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Leadership, Innovation and Global Expansion in Defence programme offers a comprehensive understanding of the defence innovation landscape to companies aiming to expand internationally within the defence industry.
By addressing the current challenges, emerging opportunities, and effective strategies, the programme opens new ways for companies to capture opportunities and growth in the international NATO markets.
This programme is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers from defense-focused organisations looking to grow internationally and enhance their strategic and leadership capabilities.
And for leaders of companies developing technologies that have both commercial and defence applications, who are aiming to penetrate or enter the international markets within the defence sector.
This programme is tailored to meet the unique and strategic needs of leaders in defence and dual-use companies, as well as those guiding organisations entering these markets.
Through an immersive and practical approach, executives will gain
a comprehensive understanding the structure and dynamics of defence markets, particularly in the UK and the US.
a robust toolkit to address real-world challenges and drive rapid growth.
Next start
June
Course lenght
7 months
Fee
€8,900 (+VAT) *20% discount for groups of 2-5 from the same organisation
Suitable for
leaders and decision-makers from defence-focused organisations
Location
Finland, UK, US, Online
Beginning with an overview of the latest trends in the defence landscape, the programme content emphasises
Additionally, the programme provides practical, end-to-end support to guide technologies from the commercial market to operational deployment within the defence space.
Teaching combines practical insights, case studies, and leadership frameworks to address real-world challenges.
The programme is delivered through a 6-month period, including
Stage 1
12 June, Helsinki
Online
Masterclass 1
13 June, 2h
Online
Workshop 1
5-6 August, Helsinki
Workshop 2
8-9 September, Henley UK
Workshop 3, part 1
6 October, Helsinki
Workshop 3, part 2
7-8 October, Helsinki
Immersion trip
19-21 November 2025, North Carolina, US
Masterclass 2
9 December, Online 2h
This programme fosters technology partnerships among defence organisations, academia, and industry, facilitating the seamless transition of technologies across sectors.
We collaborate with military leaders, government officials, and companies developing critical technologies to ensure alignment with the needs of the operational military and defence community.
The programme is led by industry experts and world-class thought leaders.
Xenia Wickett is an experienced leader, speaker, and strategic advisor specialising in global affairs, leadership, and international relations.
Associate Professor in International Business
Postgraduate Research Director of International Business and Strategy
Professor in Leadership
Programme Director, High Performance Leadership (live-online)
The programme fee is 8,900 € (+VAT)* **
* The fee excludes all travel & accommodation:
** Section 40 of the Finnish Value Added Tax Act will be amended as of 1 May 2022 so that education services provided by a foreign university in Finland will be subject to VAT 25,5 %. Following the amendment, Henley Business School Finland must alongside with other foreign universities operating in Finland add a VAT 25,5 % on its sales invoices.
20% discount of the full fee is available for groups of 2-5 people from a company.
Henley alumni are eligible for a 10% discount for the programme tuition fee.1
1 This discount cannot be combined with any other offers.
Business Director, Executive Programmes
Matkapuhelin: +358 50 5839514
minna.wickholm@henley.fi
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