Sari Ritamies

After some years at the Open University, I started to feel like an MBA was what I truly wanted. I surveyed the market on MBA, and eMBA opportunities and most options vastly surpassed my budget.
After some Googling for international schools, I came across HELBUS.

The moment was right, my motivation peaked, and I started looking more into HELBUS as the price seemed a bit too good. At first, I had my doubts due to the reasonable pricing, but all doubts faded away very soon after starting my studies. Additionally, a close friend of mine is a HELBUS alumnus, and that firm reference meant a lot to me. So I applied right away.

International focus and studying in English was critical for me; the University of Northampton matched that need nicely. The admissions process was smooth and made me think critically about my motivators. I felt like not everyone would get in.

I have been delighted and happy with my studies. The curriculum covers all central leadership areas. It has helped me see the forest for the trees and instantly improved my strategic thinking. These skills I have been able to utilize at work immediately during my studies. The workload of studying surprised me at first, but I soon learned to plan my time and use the great tools and support from the teaching staff.

The network of fellow students has been invaluable to me as we share business challenges and are all peers. Everyone has a lot of business experience I can learn from. HELBUS is a school I can recommend if you want to study internationally and improve your leadership skills in all areas.

Jarkko Ilomäki

Since our company has invested strongly in internationalizing, we evaluated the MBA degree to supplement my current competences and help with the company’s development in the future. At HELBUS, I was interested in the flexibility of the studies, the international atmosphere and fast-paced modules with various sub-areas. Now after a year of studies I feel like I have learned an abundance of various matters, in which I either did not pay attention before nor did not understand their meaning. I feel like this degree has fulfilled my goals.

Mika Laakkonen

I first heard about HELBUS from my mother, and it seemed like a great alternative to the forced break year I was facing. The admissions process was smooth and easy. The price might seem high, as higher education is primarily free in Finland. Still, the fee is very competitive compared to other international studies. To date, I have been delighted with my studies. International skills combined with high-quality education has taught me much about how companies operate and build my analytical skills. My academic skills have improved vastly, as have my critical thinking skills. These studies help me develop as a person, and I am confident they will accelerate my career.

Shkelqesa Jashanica

“Having decided to study business I made the decision to apply to HELBUS because it offered me the opportunity to graduate incredibly quickly. I also liked the idea of studying in an international environment and completing my education in English. I expected to receive a strong theoretical and practice knowledge in all the different areas of business during my studies and my expectations were exceeded. The instructors all have diverse backgrounds in business and education, and through them I have been able to learn more than just the course content and broaden my own world view. HELBUS has excellent staff who have always supported me, and the entire study experience has helped me grow and develop as a person. As a HELBUS-graduate, I feel self-confident and prepared for the future.“

Demi Palanki

“I completed my Bachelor’s degree in HELBUS, so I started the MBA already confident in the quality of the school and the staff. As expected, studying the MBA was more challenging than before but it was a great experience during which I was exposed to many new ideas and developed a strong foundation for the future as a result. I have developed a lot during the programme and also gained the self-confidence needed to succeed in international business. The faculty were excellent overall, as they made the modules both interesting and practical, as well as being consistently supportive and encourage throughout the programme. The best thing about HELBUS is the community spirit and it’s the network of people that I’ve met throughout my studies that I will value most.“

Hanna Hautajärvi

“Obtaining an MBA can be an important step in career development, as it really helps you stand out in the labour market. HELBUS’ programme in particular stood out for me due to its internationality and diversity of instructors, as well as the possibility to earn the degree quickly so as to be able to resume my career as soon as possible. There is very close cooperation between HELBUS and the University of Northampton, and these ties were evident in the quality of the education on offer. I am very happy with the experience of having studied on the MBA programme and looking back, I am only now beginning to fully realise the full extent of what I learned during that year.”

Mika Laakkonen

“ was promised a high standard of teaching when I applied to HELBUS’s MBA programme, but my experience exceeded expectations. I have significant work experience in several different industries already and so was quickly able to see how my classroom studies directly translated to versatile solutions in working life. The studies allowed me to develop my professional skills and knowledge. Throughout the programme I was able to develop my professional skills, and these have helped prepare me for future challenges in my career. Student to the programme come from a variety of backgrounds, making the classroom environment rewarding and interesting, as each brought their own experiences and perspectives with them. The instructors demanded a lot from us, also provided enough support and encouragement all the way through. At the beginning of my studies, I also encountered challenges with juggling personal schedules with the academic requirements, but I was helped along by the instructors, excellent staff and my supportive classmates. I graduated with excellent honours from the programme and would highly recommend it.”