Program Overview
The Finance at Aalto University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Derivatives and Risk Management
- Capstone: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Master\x92s Thesis
- Master\x92s Thesis Seminar
- Maturity Test
- Behavioral Finance and Decision Making
- Venture Capital
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- International Financial Management
- Investment Banking
- Advanced Investment Theory
- Marketing Financial Services
- Fixed Income
- Portfolio Management
- Advanced Econometrics for Finance
- Options, futures and structured products
- Financial Engineering I
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
Programme-specific requirements
Academic evaluation criteria of the Master\'s Programme in Finance is based on considering the following areas:
- GMAT/GRE test score. Note that this receives the most weight in selection (exact weightings are not disclosed).
- Academic achievement (considering absolute and relative performance, the type of degree and the reputation of the institution granting it).
- Motivational letter, preferably less than 300 words
- Video phone (e.g., Skype) interview for selected candidates
For more information, please visit programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 15,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aalto University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aalto University
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland. It was established in 2010 as a merger of three major Finnish universities: the Helsinki University of Technology, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months