Master's Programme in International Design Business Management
Applications
From this section, you will find important application information e.g. on annual enrolment, credit transfer and graduation. Kindly note that some of the information is common for all Aalto students, whereas some is field and/or school specific.
Application deadlines for IDBM master's theses (TECH, SCI & ARTS)
IDBM TECH & SCI: The evaluation and approval of the master’s thesis are handled in the IDBM Programme Committee meetings (IDBM students who have started their studies in 2018 or later). The thesis supervisor, advisor(s) and thesis topic must be approved in MyStudies before submitting the thesis.
IDBM ARTS: The evaluation and approval of the master’s thesis are handled in the IDBM Programme Committee meetings. Please follow the deadlines of your own school for handing in your thesis.
Please see school-specific instructions for the thesis process and graduation.
Schedule for Spring 2026
| Application deadline / Graduation date |
IDBM Programme Committee Meeting / Approval of theses |
Graduation ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2025* | -* | |
| 24.11.2025 | 15.12.2025 | |
| 31.12.2025 | 26.1.2026 | See school-specific instructions under Graduation |
| 26.1.2026* | -* | |
| 16.2.2026 | 9.3.2026 | |
| 30.3.2026* | -* | |
| 27.4.2026 | 18.5.2026 | |
| 25.5.2026 | 15.6.2026 | |
| 29.6.2026* | -* | |
| 31.7.2026 | 24.8.2026 |
*Only graduation applications. As there is no Degree Programme Committee meeting, it is not possible to apply for thesis approval. If you want to apply for graduation as MSc.(Tech), please note that your Master's thesis must already be approved and all required courses completed.
Schedule for Autumn 2026
| Application deadline / Graduation date |
IDBM Programme Committee Meeting / Approval of theses and thesis topics |
Graduation ceremony |
|---|---|---|
| 31.8.2026* | -* | See school-specific instructions under Graduation |
| 28.9.2026 | 19.10.2026 | |
| 26.10.2026* | -* | |
| 23.11.2026 | 14.12.2026 | |
| 31.12.2026 | January 2027 |
*Only graduation applications. As there is no Degree Programme Committee meeting, it is not possible to apply for thesis approval. If you want to apply for graduation as MSc.(Tech), please note that your Master's thesis must already be approved and grade registered and all required courses completed.
