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Bachelor's Programme in Economics
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Recommended timetable
Here you can find guidelines for timing and planning your studies in Bachelor’s programme in Economics.
To complete the degree in 3 years it is recommended to spread the courses to each of the 5 periods evenly. This would mean about 12 credits per period, but depending on your choices one period can be heavier than another.
You can find course descriptions and schedules in Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
First year
| I period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A2100 | Principles of Economics I | 6 cr |
| MS-A0111 | Differential and integral calculus 1 | 5 cr |
| CS-A1113 or CS-A1110 |
Basics in Programming Y1 (I-II period) or Programming I (I-II period) |
5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 cr |
| II period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A2200 | Principles of Economics II | 6 cr |
| MS-A0001 | Matrix algebra | 5 cr |
| CS-A1113 or CS-A1110 |
Basics in Programming Y1 (I-II period) or Programming I (I-II period) |
5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 c |
| III period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A3000 | Principles of Empirical Analysis | 6 cr |
| MS-A0503 | First course in probability and statistics | 5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 cr |
| IV period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A4000 | Economics of Global Challenges | 6 cr |
| Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies |
| V period | ||
|---|---|---|
| Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies |
Second year
The compulsory course MNGT-A4004 Mastering influence in business communication is completed during the second year of studies.
| I period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C1100 | Mathematics for Economists (I-II period)1) | 6 cr |
| ECON-C2110 | Intermediate Microeconomics I | 5 cr |
| (Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies) |
| II period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C1100 | Mathematics for Economists (I-II period) 1) | 6 cr |
| ECON-C2210 | Intermediate Microeconomics II | 5 cr |
| (Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies) |
1) Replaces the course ECON-C1000 Mathematics for Economists. If you have completed ECON-C1000 Mathematics for Economists in period V, you don't have to complete this course.
| III period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C3110 | Intermediate Macroeconomics I | 5 cr |
| ECON-C4110 | Econometrics I | 5 cr |
| (Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies) |
| IV period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C3210 | Intermediate Macroeconomics II | 5 cr |
| ECON-C4210 | Econometrics II | 5 cr |
| (Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies) |
| V period | |
|---|---|
| Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies |
Third year
Autumn term
| Periods I - II | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-A2201 | Scientific thinking and writing, Economics | 2 cr |
| BIZ3190.thes | Bachelor’s thesis and seminar 2) | 10 cr |
| ECON.bscmatr | Maturity test | 0 cr |
| Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies |
Spring term
| Periods I - II | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIZ-A2201 | Scientific thinking and writing, Economics | 2 cr |
| BIZ3190.thes | Bachelor’s thesis and seminar 2) | 10 cr |
| ECON.bscmatr | Maturity test | 0 cr |
| Economics electives / Business studies / Minor studies / Language and communication studies / Elective studies |
2) The bachelor's thesis seminars are held at least two times a year and students can write their bachelor's thesis either in the Autumn or in the Spring. Sometimes the seminars are also held during the summer.
First year
Basic studies 51 cr
Language studies 6 cr
Arts and design 5 cr
| I period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A2100 | Principles of Economics I | 6 cr |
| MS-A0111 | Differential and integral calculus 1 | 5 cr |
| CS-A1113 or CS-A1110 |
Basics in Programming Y1 (I-II period) or Programming I (I-II period) |
5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 cr |
| I period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A2200 | Principles of Economics II | 6 cr |
| MS-A0001 | Matrix algebra | 5 cr |
| CS-A1113 or CS-A1110 |
Basics in Programming Y1 (I-II period) or Programming I (I-II period) |
5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 c |
| III period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A3000 | Principles of Empirical Analysis | 6 cr |
| MS-A0503 | First course in probability and statistics | 5 cr |
| ECON-A1000 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students (I-III period) | 1 cr |
| IV period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-A4000 | Economics of Global Challenges | 6 cr |
| Arts and Design / Electives / Language and communication studies |
| V period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C1000 | Mathematics for Economists | 6 cr |
| LCB-5800 | Ruotsinkielinen yritysviestintä 1 | 3 cr |
| 61A00200 | Business Communication Skills | 3 cr |
Second year
Major studies 48 cr
Business studies 6 cr
Language and communication studies 6 cr
| I period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C2100 | Intermediate Microeconomics I | 6 cr |
| Business studies / Language and communication studies |
| II period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C2200 | Intermediate Microeconomics II | 6 cr |
| Economics elective / Business studies / Language and communication studies | 6 cr |
| III period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C3100 | Intermediate Macroeconomics I | 6 cr |
| ECON-C4100 | Capstone: Econometrics I | 6 cr |
| IV period | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON-C3200 | Intermediate Macroeconomics II | 6 cr |
| ECON-C4200 | Econometrics II | 6 cr |
| V period | ||
|---|---|---|
| Economics elective / Business studies / Language and communication studies | 12 cr |
Third year
Bachelor’s thesis and seminar 12 cr
Minor studies 24/30 cr
Business studies 12 cr
Electives 4-10 cr
Autumn term
| Periods I - II | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON.bscthes | Bachelor’s thesis | 10 cr |
| BIZ3190.thes | Bachelor’s thesis seminar *) | 2 cr |
| ECON.bscmatr | Maturity test | 0 cr |
| Minor studies / Business studies / Electives |
Spring term
| Periods III-V | ||
|---|---|---|
| ECON.bscthes | Bachelor’s thesis | 10 cr |
| BIZ3190.thes | Bachelor’s thesis seminar *) | 2 cr |
| ECON.bscmatr | Maturity test | 0 cr |
| Minor studies / Business studies / Electives |
*) The bachelor's thesis seminars are held twice a year and students can write their bachelor's thesis either in the Autumn or in the Spring. Sometimes the seminars are also held during the summer. No Sisu registration for thesis or maturity test, students need to register for the thesis seminar only.
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