The aim of the programme is to educate students to become competent managers or experts for both manufacturing and service-oriented industries. For experienced graduates, there are managerial positions as well as assignments related to international operations in Finland and abroad. Possible responsibilities may cover tasks from general business management to more specialized areas such as management or development tasks in procurement, production, distribution and systems engineering.
We aim to answer the goals set by international companies;
“Language skills, negotiation skills, ability to work and travel abroad both in short term and in different projects. Also a good understanding on how sales and production work successfully in cooperation.”
[A large international technology company in wood products industry]
“A holistic view of different parts and tasks in supply chain management. Ability do both short-term and long-term planning. Negotiation and business skills. Ability to manage orders and deliveries as well as purchasing. A good understanding of what it takes to make the cooperation of production and sales & marketing to succeed. [A large chemicals group]
“Understanding of general financial matters and specific goals. Ability and willingness to learn. Ability to manage change and tolerate uncertainty. Drive for development. [A large international company in packaging industry]
”Ability to understand business logic. Willingness to learn the causality of the firm’s business. [A large Finnish office furniture company]
Careers
Potential career profiles include:
Supply Chain Manager, Development Manager, Material/Purchasing Manager, Logistics Manager, Software Developer, Production Manager, Export Manager, Warehouse Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager
