Economics, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Espoo, Finland
MSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fee only; EU/EEA/Swiss citizens do not pay | 12000 EUR per year for 3-year Bachelor's | 1500O EUR per year for 2-year Master's
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Economics (3 years, 180 ECTS) and Master of Science in Economics (2 years, 120 ECTS) at Aalto cover economic theory, programming and quantitative methods. Year 1 covers core economics; year 2 deepens economics and lets you choose a minor; year 3 adds electives, Bachelor's seminar and thesis. Semester exchange. Aalto offers a small number of merit‑based tuition fee waivers for fee‑paying students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into analytical and policy roles, including analyst, consultant, advisor, policymaker, researcher in public, private and international organizations. Master’s prepares for PhD, entrepreneurship and data careers; Aalto career services.
The Bachelor’s Programme in Economics (3 years, 180 ECTS) at Aalto University School of Business provides a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis. The curriculum emphasises mathematics and programming from the start, offers core courses in economics and quantitative methods in year 1, deeper economics courses and personal minor choices in year 2, and electives plus a Bachelor's seminar and BSc thesis in year 3. Students can gain international experience via a semester exchange at Aalto partner universities. Graduates are prepared to continue to the Master’s Programme in Economics (2 years, 120 ECTS) at Aalto or to enter analytical roles (analyst, consultant, advisor, policymaker, researcher) or further academic study, including PhD programmes. Aalto offers a small number of merit‑based tuition fee waivers for fee‑paying students.
Graduates are prepared for analytical and policy roles. Typical first jobs for Master's graduates include analysts, consultants, advisors, policymakers, or researchers in organisations such as central banks, government ministries, data-driven technology companies, NGOs, and international institutions. Aalto's career services and active entrepreneurship community support employment and startup opportunities. The Master’s programme is also a strong foundation for PhD study.
- Year 1: Basic studies in economics and quantitative methods with a strong emphasis on mathematics and programming (example: Global Challenges course in the first semester).
- Year 2: Deeper studies in economics; students choose a minor (30 ECTS) according to their interests; sequences in mathematics and programming continue (courses taught at Aalto School of Science).
- Year 3: Elective courses, Bachelor's seminar and BSc thesis (final-year project); opportunities to include a semester abroad at a partner university; completion of 180 ECTS for the Bachelor's degree. Completing the Master's adds 120 ECTS (typically 2 years).
Aalto offers a small number of merit-based scholarships in the form of tuition fee waivers to fee-paying students. Scholarships are awarded to the highest-achieving applicants based on the programme's evaluation criteria; applicants are ranked according to criteria outlined on the programme webpage.