The bachelor's degree structure

N.B.! This information only concerns students at Hanken's Bachelor in Business.

OBS! Denna information gäller endast Hankens kandidatprogram på engelska (Bachelor in Business).

Basic Courses in Economic Sciences (56 ECTS)

The basic courses in economic sciences provide you with an introduction to every subject offered at Hanken, as well as a solid foundation for your studies in economics and business administration. You will complete the basic courses in economic sciences over a period of 3 semesters or 1.5 years. A list of which courses you will complete in your first year can be found on the page for new students.

The basic courses are as follows:

• Introduction to Economic Analysis (6 ECTS)
• Mathematics for Economics and Business (2 ECTS)
• Introduction to Accounting (6 ECTS)
• Management and Entrepreneurship (6 ECTS)
• Principles of Finance (6 ECTS)
• Statistical Analysis for Economics and Business (6 ECTS)
• Business Analytics and Programming (6 ECTS)
• Principles of Marketing (6 ECTS)
• Global Sustainability (6 ECTS)
• Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning (2 ECTS)
• Introduction to EU Law (2 ECTS)
• Introduction to IP - IPR is the New Black (2 ECTS)

Orientation and Navigator Path (8 ECTS)

During your first semester of your first year, you will complete a mandatory Orientation Course (2 ECTS), which will provide you with an introduction to academic writing, integrity and ethics, as well as study techniques and other skills which will support you in your studies.

The Navigator Path is a series of three courses (in total 6 ECTS), which you will take throughout your time as a student at the Bachelor in Business programme. The Navigator Path is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate the ever evolving landscape of academic studies, work and personal life, with a focus on creating a solid base for sustainable performance and wellbeing. 

Studies in Language and Business Communication (min. 15 ECTS)

During your first year, you will take the mandatory course Introduction to Business Communication (3 ECTS). 

In addition, you will study either or both of Finland's national languages, Swedish and Finnish. Read more about the studies in Finnish and Swedish below.

Major Subject (min. 60 ECTS)

At the end of your first year, you will select a major subject to specialise in. The major subject consists of a minimum of 60 ECTS, and a few of the basic courses in economic sciences count towards each major subject. 

In order to select Finance as your major subject, you need to fulfil certain grade requirements. You can read more about the different major subjects and the requirements for choosing finance on the Majors and Minors page.

Semester Abroad (min. 8 ECTS) or Finnish Business and Society (min. 25 ECTS)

Minor Subject (min. 25 ECTS)

Your bachelor's degree must include at least one minor subject. A minor subject comprises min. 25 ECTS in the same subject.

If you choose to complete a minor subject in one of Hanken's economic sciences, the basic course for that subject is usually included in the minor.

You may also choose to complete multiple minor subjects, e.g. exchange studies and a minor in an economic science.

Elective Studies

In order to graduate, you need to complete a total of at least 180 ECTS. On top of the mandatory basic courses, language studies, courses in your major subject and minor subject, semester abroad or Finnish Business and Society module, you may also need to complete some elective studies in order to reach 180 credits. The elective studies can consist of any elective courses, or transferred credits from another university or university of applied sciences.

In Sisu, you can use the keyword BSC-ELECTIVES to find elective courses on bachelor level.