Career Prospects
After graduating from the Master’s Degree Programme in Futures Studies, you will qualify for a wide array of expert positions in the strategic units of private companies and public institutions.
The programme builds upon and enhances the knowledge attained by the students in their previous degrees and other experiences. Therefore, the career options of the graduates are also strongly linked to them. Possible job titles are:
- strategic planning executive,
- consultant,
- futures analyst,
- business development manager, and
- development and planning officer in public administration.
Career in Research
Master of Social Sciences degree also provides eligibility for scientific postgraduate degree studies – doctoral and licentiate degrees. Degrees can be completed at the University of Turku or at any other university in Finland or abroad.
In Turku, you will be able to apply for a position in the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The Graduate School consists of doctoral programmes that cover all disciplines and doctoral candidates of the University.
Together with the doctoral programmes, the Graduate School provides systematic and high-quality doctoral training. UTUGS aims to train highly qualified experts with the skills required for both professional career in research and other positions of expertise.