FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the abbreviation "MBA" mean?
A:The abbreviation "MBA" stands for "Master of Business Administration". The most qualified executive MBA programs throughout the world - including TKK MBA - offer a large variety of study modules under the field of business, typically including subjects such as marketing, strategy, finance, accounting, leadership, economics, and international business.
Q: Why should I choose the TKK MBA?
A: The TKK MBA has a solid reputation especially among the Finnish industrial society. We are a well-established program providing top-class business education for experienced executives. We promise you hard work, new challenges, and concrete tools for your work - not forgetting the fun part and excellent network of new friends.
Q: What are the differences between eMBA and MBA?
A: These are two different program types at TKK MBA. eMBA stands for "Executive MBA" and is worth of 60 new credit units. The eMBA program takes approximately 1,5 years to complete. The MBA, or "the full MBA", is a 120 new credit unit program and includes e.g. the MBA thesis which is equivalent with a master's thesis - though oriented to business practice. The full MBA takes approximately 2,5 years to complete.
Q: What is a "new credit unit"? How about the good old credit weeks?
A: The new credit units relate to the transition of the Finnish university system to match the European university system. The new credit units are based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) where 1600 hours of study work corresponds to 60 new credit units. At TKK, the relation to old Finnish credit weeks is simple: one old credit week corresponds to 1,5 new credit units.
Q: How big is the size of your yearly intake?
A: Our normal intake consists of 30 to 40 people.
Q: What are your requirements for the applicants? How I can get approved?
A: Our basic demands are minimum 5 years of work experience and an academic degree. However, according to our principles, we are flexible to discuss about the requirements, especially when the applicant can show considerable experience in other respects. Please see also How to Apply. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information, or to send an application.
Q: When does the next intake start?
A: Having flexibility as one of our core principles, we accept applications throughout the year and thus have no specific deadlines for enrolling to the programs. After you have been accepted as a TKK MBA student, you may immediately start to take examinations and participate the seminars.
