You can time your studies using the Timeline tab on Sisu.

Instructions for using the timeline and a timing template are here.

Here you can find guidelines for timing and planning your studies in Master’s programme in People Management and Organizational Development.

To complete the degree in 2 years, it is recommended to spread the courses to each of the 5 periods evenly. This would mean about 12 credits per period, but depending on your choices one period can be heavier than another.

Degree requirements can be found on page Curriculum 2026-2028. You can find course descriptions and schedules in Sisu.

Recommended courses for 1st year of studies

• Global Political Economy 6 cr, I period
• Leading Yourself, Teams and Organisations 6 cr, I period
• Strategic People Management 6 cr, II period
• Data Analytics for Managers (1) 3 cr, II period (module 2 is elective)
• Current Issues in People Management 6 cr, III period
• Managing Organizational Behavior 6 cr, III period
• Capstone: Organizational Development 7 cr, IV-V period
• People and Organizational Analytics 6 cr, IV period
• Some elective studies / minor courses

Recommended courses for 2nd year of studies

• Quantitative Methods 3 cr, II or IV period
• Qualitative Methods 3 cr, II or IV period
• Master's thesis seminar + thesis starting from I or III period.
• Elective studies for the programme and the degree / minor / exchange studies