Career

The Dual Master's Programme in Green Business equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a career that prioritizes environmental responsibility alongside economic success. Studying both in Canada and Finland opens up unique research opportunities and a chance to expand your global network.
Career opportunities for graduates

As a graduate with a dual degree, you have a broad knowledge of the growing green business sectors, leading to potential careers in sustainable development, environmental consultancy, natural resource management, green policy development, and renewable energy project management. 

Also with the demand for renewable natural resource production expanding, you have career opportunities that are central to the ongoing bioeconomic transition. Potential employers include private companies, research and educational institutes, and public agencies globally.

The Dual Master's Programme in Green Business will create graduates who have abilities and practical skills to work as business leaders in both traditional and non-traditional green industries.
Why dual degree is an advantage in job market?

A dual degree in Green Business equips you with interdisciplinary expertise that can be applied across various industries, including business, economics, forestry, and natural resource management.

Studying in two countries expands your international network and exposes you to global practices, enhancing your appeal to employers worldwide.

PhD studies

Upon graduating from the Dual Master’s Programme in Green Business you will be eligible for doctoral education in Finland or abroad. A doctoral degree opens doors to academic careers at universities and research institutes as well as to professions requiring a doctoral degree.

The doctoral school at the University of Helsinki offers 33 doctoral programmes. Suitable doctoral programmes for graduates are, for example:

Career services

Studies are part of your career. The Career Services at the University of Helsinki, in cooperation with degree programmes, supports the growth of your expert identity as part of your studies and with separate services. From the start of your studies until one year after the completion of your degree, Career Services supports your career path and

  • gives career counselling and job seeking support, 
  • arranges info sessions, workshops and events, 
  • provides suitable job and traineeship offers for students,
  • shares university’s subsidy for traineeships and  
  • facilitates group mentoring programmes.
Improve your career options with Finnish

Although international students can get by with English in the Helsinki region, learning Finnish will significantly improve your career options after graduation.

The University of Helsinki offers free Finnish language courses for enrolled international degree students. The beginners and intermediate level courses are not only a way to learn the language, but you also learn more about Finnish culture and get to network with other international students across the fields.

Alumni of the Uni­versity of Helsinki

After graduation, the world is wide open and full of possibilities. How can you venture forward to make the career path you want? What kind of work would you like to do? What kind of life should you lead? The Helsinki alumni community is there to support you as you transition from the University to the world of work.

All previous University of Helsinki degree and exchange students, as well as staff, are our alumni. As a member of the University of Helsinki alumni network, Finland’s largest network of experts, you get valuable support, knowledge and contacts for your working life.

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