Overview

Sustainability is changing the way businesses and organisations create value. This increases the need for designers who understand both the human and environmental impact of design. The Sustainable Design Business from LAB University of Applied Sciences is a design degree for those who want to take part in this change.

LAB Institute of Design and Fine Arts – known as LAB Muotoiluinstituutti in Finland – is one of the oldest design schools in the Nordic countries. You will study in a design community where a long tradition of design education meets new perspectives on sustainability and the changing role of designers. The Nordic and international networks also provide opportunities to broaden your perspective through international exchange.

Career opportunities

Possible job titles and career directions include:

Design and Sustainability Specialist

Product Developer

Sustainability Coordinator

Circular Designer

Sustainability Design Facilitator

Transition Designer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design thinking and human-centered design

Sustainable design and circular economy

Product, service and systems design

Applied life cycle assessment in design

Sustainable business and value creation through design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lahti, Finland

Disciplines

Business Administration Design Sustainable Development View 20 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Degree Certificate of your upper secondary education + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Transcript of Records + an official translation in English (if applicable)

Verification for grading scale (if not included in the transcript of records)

Language Test Certificate (when required)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

No tuition fees for EU/EEA students.

Early Bird International Tuition Fees: EUR 9 000

Living costs

Lahti

Finland

700 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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