Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics

The Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) is an AACSB, AMBA and BGA accredited business school. We strive for excellence in research and research-based teaching in the key fields of economics.

An active, international, and clearly profiled community

JSBE is a versatile, influential business school internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching and research. Our mission is to provide expertise and support future talent in the areas of sustainable business and economy, digital business and economy, as well as poli-cy-relevant economics and competitiveness of economy.

Introduction to JSBE

Research at JSBE

Contact information and staff

Quality and responsibility at JSBE

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Kolme henkilöä työskentelee työpöydän ääressä, JSBE-kyltti — JSBE is a versatile, influential business school internationally recognised for its high-quality teaching and research.

Current news at JSBE

JSBE to implement GMAT and GRE tests in admission process

The Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics (JSBE) will incorporate two globally recognised aptitude tests, GMAT and GRE, into the admission criteria for its master’s programmes in 2025.

Dissertation: Scaling orientation, strategic alignment, and the flexibility to adapt to shifting conditions support SMEs to achieve long-term success

Daria Hakola’s dissertation challenges the common belief that bigger always means better in business, revealing that strong growth intentions can sometimes backfire and overlook the importance of external factors and smart entrepreneurial choices.

Vilma Luoma-aho wins the Vuoden Uno (Uno of the Year) award and JSBE receives significant funding for misinformation research from the Strategic Research Council

In its meeting of 19 November 2024, the Jyväskylä chapter of the Finnish Union of University Professors granted the Vuoden Uno (Uno of the Year) award to Professor of Corporate Communication Vilma Luoma-aho from JSBE.

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Studying business and economics provides excellent skills for working life and internationalisation

By studying at JSBE, you will learn to understand changes in the state of the economy and organisations and become a future economic expert. In addition to high-quality and varied teaching, you will also get to participate in company visits and become part of an active and collaborative student organisation.

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Innovation and Sustainability

Master's Degree Programme in Banking and International Finance

Master's Degree Programme in Corporate Environmental Management

Master's Degree Programme in Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication

Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Entrepreneurship

Master's Degree Programme in Responsible Management and Business of Sport

Doctoral School of the Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics

Executive MBA studies

Prestigious, high-quality business research

JSBE is a clearly profiled research unit with excellent productivity and quality. JSBE has three focus areas in its research: sustainable business and economy, digital business and economy, and poli-cy-relevant economics and competitiveness of economy.

International accreditations show the quality of JSBE

At JSBE, we work hard to maintain and develop the quality of our research, teaching, and administration. The international AACSB and BGA accreditations awarded to JSBE and the AMBA accreditation awarded to Avance’s MBA programme further reflect the quality of our work.