How to apply

International Design Business Management (IDBM) is a shared Master’s degree programme of Aalto University School of Economics, School of Art and Design and School of Science and Technology. Applicants must hold a suitable Bachelor’s degree from one of the fields included in the programme (engineering, design or economics). Selected students complete the master's degree in the field in which they hold the previous degree.

The IDBM Master's Program

Altogether 36 students will be selected to start the IDBM Master's Program in Aalto University. The application for the IDBM Master's Program is done through one of the three schools of Aalto University; School of Economics, School of Art and Design and  School of Science and Technology. From each school maximum of 12 students are chosen. The student selection process will follow the general student selection criteria of each school of Aalto University based on the applicants' own background. General student selection criteria and application instructions of each school can be found from the links below.

Aalto University School of Economics Master's Admissions

Aalto University School of Art and Design MA Application Guide

Aalto University School of Science and Technology Admission Procedure

The application period for the IDBM Master's Program is  January 4th 2010 - February 26th 2010.

The IDBM Minor Program

IDBM program will be offered also as a minor program. Prerequisites for being accepted to the program are 150 cr studies, an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork and the possibility to follow through a very intense program.

The deadline for applications is April 15th every year. You should include a free-form letter of motivation, CV and your academic record. Send your application to:

IDBM-Program
Aalto University
School of Economics
PB-21230
FI-00076 AALTO

Note! Students participating in the IDBM Minor Program must have a student status (right to study) in one of the schools of Aalto University: School of Economics, School of Art and Design or School of Science and Technology For the different possibilities, please contact the study office of the school in question or program coordinator.