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You can time your studies using the Timeline tab on Sisu.

Instructions for using the timeline and a timing template are here.

Here you can find guidelines for timing and planning your studies in Master’s programme in Strategic Management in a Changing World.

To complete the degree in 2 years, it is recommended to spread the courses to each of the 5 periods evenly. This would mean about 12 credits per period, but depending on your choices one period can be heavier than another.

You can find course descriptions and schedules in Sisu.

Recommended courses for 1st year of studies

• Program Introduction 2 cr, I period
• Strategy Process 6 cr, I or III period
• Sustainability in Business 6 cr, I or V period
• Strategy in Action 6 cr, II or III period
• Financial Management 6 cr, II period
• Business courses (recommended that you complete at least some during the first year)
• Analytical foundations (can be taken either in the 1st or 2nd year). Note that Data Analytics for Managers course is mandatory for the students of two other programmes so it is usually possible to accept only second-year SMCW students.
• Possibly some elective studies / minor courses

Recommended courses for 2nd year of studies

• Master's Thesis Seminar, I or III period + Master's thesis
• Capstone: Business Development Project: I - II periods or IV - V periods (recommended at that point when most of the other programme studies have been completed)
• Rest of the business courses
• Analytical foundations (can be taken either in the 1st or 2nd year)
• Elective studies for the degree / minor / exchange studies