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Economics – (M.Sc.)
University of Helsinki
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 31 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Helsinki / Finland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Helsinki
The International Master´s Degree Programme in Economics is a full-time two-year integrated graduate programme offered by the Department of Economics of the Faculty of Social Sciences. All instruction is in English. The Master’s Degree Programme in Economics corresponds with the standards of the best European universities.
The programme provides professional training for economists, including both theoretical and applied training. In addition, you acquire a solid foundation for doctoral studies. Research at the Department of Economics is of high international standard. This is indicated by a large number of articles published in leading international scientific journals and by the extensive collaborative relations with foreign universities. Further evidence of high quality is the “Centre of Excellence” status the Academy of Finland awarded to the Research Unit for Economic Structures and Growth.
Economics graduates are employed in research institutes, various international organisations, business enterprises, banks, and state institutions. The degree gives you sound expertise to qualify for top jobs in Finnish and international companies as well as in the public sector. Moreover, Economics graduates have excellent opportunities to continue their research career towards a doctoral degree at Finnish or foreign universities.
Please note that applicants to the Economics Programme must take GRE General Test.
Contents
The programme consists of a minimum of 120 credits. The degree requirements and the courses offered are the following:
I General studies (not compulsory, but strongly recommended for students who have not previously studied at the University of Helsinki)
* Orientation Course for Foreign Students, 2 cr
* Personal Study Plan (PSP), 1 cr
II Studies in Economics
* S1. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory 12 cr
* S2. Advanced Microeconomic Theory 12 cr
* S3. Advanced Econometrics 12 cr
* Y1. Topics in General Economics (Elective studies) 30 cr
* Y3. Advanced Seminar 2 cr
* Master´s Thesis Practicum 12 cr
* Master´s Thesis 40 cr
Recommended Study Order: First Year
* Orientation Course for Foreign Students, 2 cr
* Personal Study Plan (PSP), 1 cr
* S1. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory 12 cr
* S2. Advanced Microeconomic Theory 12 cr
* S3. Advanced Econometrics 12 cr
* Possible additional studies required
Second year
* Y1. Topics in General Economics (Elective studies) 30 cr
* Y3. Advanced Seminar 2 cr
* Master´s Thesis Practicum 12 cr
* Master´s Thesis, 40 cr
The tuition is organized jointly with Aalto University School of Economics and the HANKEN School of Economics.
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Please note that in addition to the other supporting documents required by the Faculty of Social Sciences the applicants for the Master's Degree Programme in Economics must take the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test.
The test score information must come directly from the testing organisation.The GRE code of the University of Helsinki is 9872.
N.B. The GRE test is not required for those who apply to the University of Helsinki, and who have obtained a Bachelor´s or Master´s Degree majoring in economics, mathematics or statistics from any Finnish University.
Please also note that GRE test is not used to measure the applicants' language skills. The applicants are required to provide evidence of their language skills as well
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Accreditation
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