Master of Engineering, Software Engineering and Business

About this programme

Software Engineering and Business is designed for ICT and business professionals who have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology and gained work experience. The program enables you to deepen your expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, software business, enterprise architecture, and technical sales, while strengthening your ability to combine technological and business thinking in real-world contexts. It also equips you to identify, evaluate, and commercialize emerging technologies, such as quantum computing, and turn them into viable business opportunities. The program prepares you to develop and sell secure digital solutions, lead software projects and teams, drive business growth, and support digital transformation in technology-driven organizations. Upon completion, you will earn a Master’s degree from a University of Applied Sciences (UAS), which also provides eligibility for further academic studies. In the Software Engineering and Business program, you will expand your advanced professional competence and gain new perspectives on developing and maintaining digital solutions and technology-enabled business. You will learn to anticipate changes in operating environments, identify new opportunities, and support organizational development through technology and innovation. The programme covers modern software architectures, system integrations, enterprise architecture, and effective, responsible, and safe application of artificial intelligence in software development and combines them with strong technical skills, business understanding and critical thinking. You will also deepen and expand your expertise in secure software development, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, software business, technical sales, and digital transformation, enabling you to identify and leverage emerging technologies in business contexts. Throughout the studies, you will apply your learning to practical development challenges and strengthen your ability to design, develop, and manage digital solutions that create value for both customers and service providers. Your studies, including learning assignments, development projects, and the Master’s thesis, are closely connected to your own professional context and organizational development needs. This enables you to apply new knowledge directly in practice while simultaneously contributing to the development of your organization. Throughout the programme, you will address real development challenges and create solutions that generate value for both your work community and stakeholders. Learning combines independent study, collaborative development work, discussion-based learning, and networking with experienced professionals. The Software Engineering and Business programme is part of Turku UAS Master School and its Professional Excellence offering. The programme prepares graduates for demanding specialist, consulting, development, sales, and leadership roles where technology and business must be aligned to create value and drive organizational growth. The programme combines software engineering, artificial intelligence, enterprise architecture, software business, technical sales, and emerging technologies such as quantum computing. You will develop the skills to design secure digital solutions, lead software projects, apply AI and enterprise architecture in organizational development, identify new business opportunities, and commercialize technological innovations. The programme is designed for professionals who want to stay ahead of technological change, broaden their strategic perspective, and play a leading role in shaping the future of digital business and technology-driven organizations.