Development and Management of Cosmetics Expertise
This Degree is designed for you, who wants to become a forward-thinking innovator in the cosmetics and beauty care industry. You are also interested in sustainable development and its potential in cosmetics manufacturing and marketing.
This degree programme is delivered online, but studies also include one intensive week at Tikkurila Campus, Vantaa. The next application period for this programme is 28 August - 11 September 2024.
Basic information
- Degree programme: Development and Management of Cosmetics Expertise
- Degree title: Master of Beauty and Cosmetics
- Duration of studies: 90 ECTs, 1,5-2,5 years
Applicants must have a suitable degree completed at a university or a UAS and at least two years of relevant work experience acquired after graduation.
Work experience must be related to the degree you are applying for or related to the degree you have graduated from.
Student story: Sonja Tammentie
Programme content
This Master's Degree programme includes studies on the following topics, which are extensively explored from both theoretical and practical perspectives within chemistry, sustainable development and business:
- Legislation in the cosmetics industry for manufacturing and import.
- Sustainable development throughout the entire cosmetics manufacturing and value chain, both as a business competitive advantage and a marketing tool.
- Expertise in cosmetic raw materials and the safety of ingredients.
- Future-oriented thinking and internationality in the cosmetics industry.
- Leadership skills and interpersonal communication.
Extent of the study programme is 90 ECTS. It consists of compulsory core competence studies, complementary competence studies and master’s thesis.
Core competence 30 ECTS
Core competence studies consist of the following study units:
- International Cosmetic Business, 5 ECTS
- Cosmetic Legislation, 5 ECTS
- Strategic Development of Cosmetic Business in the Digitizing Environment, 10 ECTS
- Key Development Methods in the Cosmetics Industry, 5 ECTS
- Cosmetic Product, 5 ECTS
And/or
- Sustainability in Cosmetic Business, 5 ECTS
Complementary competence, 30 ECTS
Through complementary competence studies, students deepen and broaden their own expertise with freely selectable courses. Complementary competence study modules are divided into competency areas, but students are free to compose their own individual study paths. Complementary competence studies are mainly conducted as online studies.
Master’s thesis 30 ECTS
Learn more about the background of the new Master's degree programme
Studying in the Development and Management of Cosmetics Expertise programme
This degree programme is delivered online, but studies also include one intensive week at Tikkurila Campus, Vantaa.
Each study unit includes teaching days, independent studies, virtual studies, and applied development tasks, which are completed in small groups. It is possible to complete these studies while working. Progress in studies requires both attending online teaching days and studying independently on your own time.
The degree takes on average 1.5–2.5 years to complete. In line with the international ECTS standard, one credit corresponds to 26.7 hours of work for an average student.
Schedule of the studies in spring 2025
| Orientation day | 16th of January 2025 (9-16.30) | Online |
| Cosmetic Legislation |
18th of January 2025 (9-16.30) 6th of February 2025 (9-16.30) 6th of March 2025 (9-16.30) |
Online Online Online |
| Cosmetic Product |
8th of March 2025 (9-12.00) 5th of May 2025 (9-16.30) 6th of May 2025 (9-16.30) 7th of May 2025 (9-16.30) |
Online Laboratorio/Tikkurila Laboratorio/Tikkurila Laboratorio/Tikkurila |
| Key Development Methods in the Field of Cosmetics |
7th of February 2025 (9-16.30) 3rd of April 2025 (9-16.30) |
Online |
| Sustainability in Cosmetic Business |
4th of April 2025 (9-16.30) 28th of August 2025 (9-16.30) |
Online |
| The Strategic Development of Cosmetic Business in a Digital Environment |
17th of January 2025 (9-16.30) 7th of March 2025 (9-16.30) 5th of April 2025 (9-16.30) 9th of May 2025 (9-16.30) |
Online |
| Master's Thesis | 10th of May 2025 (9-16.30) | Online |
Employment opportunities
Those who have completed this Master’s degree are recognized by the industry as experts in the field of cosmetics. Graduates can work in product development, in supervisory roles, and in more demanding teaching positions. The degree enables transition into new and interesting roles in the cosmetics industry.
Tuition fees and scholarships
Non-EU/EEA area students in degree programmes taught in English are charged tuition fees.
Tuition fee: €11 000/ academic year for non EU/EEA students.
Read more about the tuition fees and scholarships >>
Application requirements
Applicants to Master's programmes must have a previous Bachelor's or Master's degree completed at a university or a university of applied sciences and at least 24 months of subsequent work experience in the field being applied to or the field of the previous higher education degree.
Read more about the requirements for applying to Master's degree programmes at the Selection criteria and Required certificates and Entrance exam pages.
Open UAS courses
If you find this programme interesting, be sure to check out our Open UAS courses, that you can complete through open UAS.