Ph.D. Degrees in Management Studies in Finland
3 Management Studies PhDs in Finland
Management, Organisation, and Leadership degrees
Degrees in Management, Organisation, and Leadership teach students how to manage operations and coordinate people in order to reach the goals set by organisations. Classes teach future graduates everything there is to know about running a business (or a department) and prepare them for administrative, managerial, and C-Level positions (e.g. CEO, CFO, COO).
You should study a degree in Management, Organisation, or Leadership if you're a natural leader and enjoy guiding people and helping them achieve their full potential. It's the ideal study option for students who keep their calm under pressure and can make decisions in high-risk high-reward situations.
Management, Organisation, and Leadership specialisations
While you can find general Management, Organisation, or Leadership programmes, most often courses focus on a specific business area or industry. There's a wide range of specialisations you can choose from: International Management, Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management, Construction Project Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), Tourism Management, Investment Management, Engineering Management, etc.
Management, Organisation, and Leadership courses and skills
The courses you'll take during a degree in Management, Organisation, or Leadership vary from one university and programme to another. However, you can expect to take classes in Business Negotiating, Designing a Business Plan, Leadership, Business Finance, Organisational Behaviour, Principles of Operation Management, Micro and Macroeconomics, etc. Depending on the specialisation, you can expect to combine these business classes with courses in Tourism, Marketing, Engineering, Accounting, Social Media, and others.
Students also develop skills that are essential to succeed in the business world. They range from communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and risk management to project management, motivation, delegation, creative thinking, and feedback sharing.
Management, Organisation, and Leadership careers
Students who graduate with a Management, Organisation, or Leadership degree will find work opportunities in any industry, at either public or private organisations and institutions. Some of the most popular jobs are business development manager, business adviser, data analyst, training and development manager, sales manager, HR manager, strategic planner, PR specialist, management consultant, project manager, etc.
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Study in Finland
Finland is an excellent choice for all internationals and especially for EU/EEA students who can study at local public universities for free. The beautiful Nordic country has one of the best education systems in the world and ranks among the safest and happiest nations in the world. You can also choose from over 400 English-taught programmes. In your spare time, you can explore the breathtaking Finnish nature and landscapes, as well as the numerous lakes that give the country the nickname ‘The Land of a Thousand Lakes.’ From here, you can easily travel to neighbouring countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, or Estonia.
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