How to apply
If you already have an undergraduate university or university of applied sciences degree, (or if you don’t have a degree, but do have managerial experience) select “Master’s programme” in the online application form, under Choose Programme. You can save your progress and return to continue your application later if needed. When you have completed all sections, click on Send. You will receive a message that your application has been successfully sent.
You can apply throughout the year. The available start dates and application deadlines are found here.
Please note the following: You must fill in and submit your application yourself. You can save your application and return to complete it at any time. Remember to hit “submit” when you have completed everything.
If you are a non-EU citizen and need a residence permit for your studies, please read more here: International Applicants If you have a residence permit for the duration of your intended studies (12 or 24 months), please follow the instructions below.
Upload the following documents with your application:
Your documents will be sent to the University of Northampton for approval, which is why all documentation will have to be in English, or officially translated in English. (Degrees earned in Finland are an exception.)
1. Personal statement
Write a personal statement with a minimum of 3,000 and a maximum of 4,000 characters. The recommended length is one page (A4). The statement should primarily describe your motivation to achieve a postgraduate (Master’s) degree. It also represents your written English skills, so do ensure that there are no errors, your grammar is correct, and structure well thought out. Never copy statements written by other people or found on the internet. Do not use artificial intelligence tools to write your statement; there are detection tools and your statement must give an accurate picture of your own writing competencies and unique background. If such a breach is discovered, your application will be rejected or your studies may be terminated without warning. You can find out more about writing the statement here.
2. Diplomas and transcripts of previous studies
Please upload your undergraduate transcripts and diplomas to your application, as well as transcripts of any additional studies. If your undergraduate degree was completed over 10 years ago, or your undergraduate degree was not in business, please attach your CV to your application as well.
3. Proof of your English language proficiency
You have the following alternative ways to demonstrate the required English proficiency:
- completed your previous degree in English max 5 years ago.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 and no section below 6.0.
- TOEFL overall score of 88 (minimum scores: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Speaking- 20)
- Pearson PTE Academic – an average of 70 with no score lower than 59 in each of listening, reading, and speaking, and 65 in writing.
- You received at least cum laude (C) in English A in the Finnish matriculation exam (ylioppilaskirjoitukset).
- International Baccalaureate English A: Language & Literature: SL Grade 5 or HL Grade 4
- International Baccalaureate English B: SL Grade 5 or HL Grade 4
English proficiency proof by the fact that your previous degree was delivered in English
If you can provide proof that your studies were taught in English, then we may be able to accept this. We can consider one of the following as proof:
- Your undergraduate certificate or a transcript stating that the medium of study was English.
- An official letter from institution on letterhead paper with a signature stating that the medium of study was English.
4. Reference letter
Send to us, or ask your referee (previous teacher, supervisor, colleague) to send to us a reference letter. The reference letter should describe things like e.g. your aptitude and suitability for an MBA program, plus your attitude, motivation and commitment. Also, e.g. skills and qualities and any achievements can be included. The letter should also state how the person issuing it knows you.
Further instructions are found on the application form.
5. CV
If you are applying based on your work experience, have graduated over 10 years ago with your undergraduate degree or have a degree in something other than business, please attach your CV to your application. The CV should detail your relevant work experience and describe explicitly any managerial duties or job roles you may have had.
6. Copy of your passport and/or residence permit
If you are not a Finnish citizen, please attach a copy of your passport. If you are a non-EU citizen, you should also attach a copy of your residence permit to your application.
