Overview

The Master of Business Administration in Game Business Management is a part-time, fully online program tailored for professionals in the gaming industry. It focuses on enhancing skills in management, leadership, research and development methods, global economic issues, international game business, and game development project management.

Semester starts

August 2026

Degree info

  • Master of Business Administration in Game Business Management (Part-Time)
  • 2 academic years/ 90 ECTS
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fee: 12 000€ / academic year

Edunation application period

Pathway to Finland program
Online studies:
• 26.07.2026 (August 2026 intake)
• 27.12.2026 (January 2027 intake)
Study hub in Finland:
• 19.04.2026 (August 2026 intake)
• 27.09.2026 (January 2027 intake)

The program is designed to develop leadership and strategic management competencies specifically tailored for the game industry. You will gain insights into international business, innovation, and sustainable value creation in the game business context. The program supports working professionals in building career pathways toward expert or management roles.

Key areas of focus include:

  • Global game business strategies

  • Leadership and change management

  • Innovation and R&D

  • Project and financial management in games

  • Sustainable development and ethical leadership

The MBA is a 90 ECTS part-time program typically completed over 2 years, fully online. It includes:

  • Core Competencies (30 ECTS): Game business leadership, project and innovation management, and R&D skills

  • Elective Studies (30 ECTS): Specialization in areas like international business, entrepreneurship, or innovation

  • Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS): A development project typically based on your professional context

Format: Online lectures, independent study, group work, and one intensive week per semester (online). The flexible schedule allows working professionals to balance study with employment.

Graduates are equipped for leadership roles in game and tech companies, startups, and innovation-driven organizations. Example roles include:

  • Game Business Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Innovation Strategist

  • Product Owner

  • Business Development Lead

  • Entrepreneur in the gaming industry

Our Pathway to Finland program offers guaranteed access to KAMK’s programs. Upon successful completion of the program, you can get accepted within 2 days to our Pathway program. The admission requirements are:

  • Copy of Bachelor’s degree or another appropriate higher education degree
  • Transcript of records
  • IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46-59, Pearson PTE 42-50, Duolingo 85-90, Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 47 + English speaking countries if prior education in English
  • Copy of passport ID page
  • Relevant work experience (2 years, 24 months)

You can find more information about the English language requirement on our page.
Do not miss this opportunity and APPLY NOW to join the best education system in the world, Finland.
The students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.

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