Student Guide

Bachelor's Programme in Economics

For Aalto students
This site contains the student study guide for Bachelor's Programme in Economics. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.
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Bachelor's Programme in Economics is organized by the School of Business.

Economics is a social science that covers a vast array of topics. The combination of economic theory with data analysis and quantitative methods provides tools to address a broad range of economic and societal topics. The demand for specialists with the economists’ skill set has been increasing in both private and public sectors. The mission of the Bachelor’s Programme in Economics is to offer a world-class education that prepares students for careers in economics. The programme draws on the core competences of Aalto University at the Business School and the School of Sciences. It is also well suited for students interested in continuing to MSc and PhD level in Finland and abroad.

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Economics, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

The Economics programme provides tools and knowledge to understand and explain current phenomena in the world from an economic perspective.

How to apply
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Tuition fees

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme is 12,000 EUR/academic year. For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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