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). |
During the first 1.5 years of your bachelor's degree, you will be studying together with your cohort at the Bachelor in Business programme. You will complete a set of general basic courses, subject-specific mandatory basic courses, as well as language studies.
After the first year, you will select your major and minor subjects, and after completing the first 1.5 years with your own cohort, you will complete your major and minor studies alongside other BSc students.
The student workload is measured in credits. One credit at Hanken corresponds to one ECTS, which in turn corresponds to 27 hours of work. Full-time study equals approximately 30 credits per semester, or 60 credits per academic year.
You may include a maximum of 90 ECTS of credits transferred from another institution of higher education in your bachelor's degree.
Degree Structure
Your bachelor's degree comprises the following components:
- Basic Courses in Economic Sciences
- Orientation and Navigator Path
- Language studies
- Major Subject
- Semester Abroad
- Minor Subject
- Elective Studies
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:
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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.
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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)
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