Overview

The Master’s Programme in Sustainable Leadership in the Audiovisual Industry equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead, innovate, and make responsible decisions in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical leadership, the programme prepares you to guide teams and organizations toward forward-thinking, impactful practices in the audiovisual sector.

This is a blended learning programme, designed to be completed alongside work. Studies combine remote group meetings, independent study, and small group collaboration, supported by occasional face-to-face sessions at the Arabia campus for networking and team-building. The structure offers flexibility while maintaining strong academic and professional engagement.

Designed for working professionals such as producers, supervisors, department heads, educators, and other media experts, the programme blends theory and practice to foster both leadership growth and sustainable development in the industry.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Master of Culture and Arts
  • Campus: Arabia Campus
  •  1 – 1.5 years / 60 ECTS credits
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Mode of Studies: Blended studies
  • Tuition fee: 12 500€ / academic year

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
•Joint: 31.12.2025 - 15.01.2026
•Rolling: TBA

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The programme aims to:

  • Integrate sustainable and ethical practices into audiovisual leadership.
  • Strengthen skills in media leadership, management, and investigative development.
  • Support the professional growth of industry practitioners aspiring to leadership positions.
  • Provide students with tools to develop innovative solutions that meet industry challenges responsibly.
  • Scope: 60 ECTS credits
  • Duration: Typically 5 years, with the possibility of completing in one academic year
  • Study Mode: Blended learning, designed to be compatible with full-time work. Studies include:
    • Independent study and small group work
    • Remote group meetings, complemented by face-to-face sessions at the Arabia campus to encourage networking
    • Use of diverse online tools for collaboration and learning

The curriculum covers ethical and sustainable practices, media leadership and management, and investigative development, complemented by optional studies that allow students to tailor their learning. The programme culminates in a 30-credit Master’s Thesis, an industry-driven project where students apply theory to real-world challenges. Thesis outcomes may include new products, services, processes, working methods, or strategies that advance sustainable practices in the audiovisual industry.

Graduates are prepared to advance into leadership and management positions across the audiovisual sector. Possible career paths include:

  • Supervisory and leadership roles in production companies
  • Producers and heads of department (HODs) in media productions
  • Leadership positions in educational or cultural organizations
  • Research and development roles focused on sustainable innovation in audiovisual practices

The programme also offers excellent opportunities for networking with peers and industry professionals, creating strong connections that support career growth within Finland and internationally.

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 found on the university page.

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