Program Overview
The Finance at University of Vaasa 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 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Vaasa, 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
- Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Finance: Case Study
- Investments
- Research in Financial Analysis
- Corporate Responsibility and Ethics in Finance
- Financial Derivatives and Risk Management
- Research in Financial Markets
- Methodological Studies
- Econometrics I
- Writing Academic English
- Finnish for Foreigners I (for international students)
- II Foreign language (for Finnish students)
- Information Skills I (for international students)
- Information Skills II (for international students)
- Philosophy of Science
- Introduction to Master\x92s Thesis Research in Finance
- Master\x92s Thesis:
- Master\x92s Thesis Research Plan
- Master\x92s Thesis Progress Report
- Completed Master\x92s Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The required application documents are the following:
- Printed and signed application form (created by the national Studyinfo electronic application system)
- Degree certificate(s)
- Transcript(s) of record (An explanation of the grading system used is mandatory if it is not clearly stated in the transcript)
- Proof of language proficiency
- Letter of Motivation written in the online application form
- Photocopy of passport\'s information page / official ID card
- Curriculum Vitae (CV, Resume; please use the Europass CV form)
- One passport photo
Eligibility
To be considered for admission to the programme, the applicant must fulfil the following criteria:
- Scope of the degree
- 3- or 4-year Bachelor degree at university or polytechnic level
- Prior studies at Bachelor level or higher in the core areas of the programme
- Applicant\xc2\x92s performance (i.e. GPA) in previous studies, including the thesis or \xc2\x91final report\xc2\x92 (i.e. the final assignment students must complete in circumstances where a thesis is not used)
The overall grade (GPA) and the grade of the thesis or \xc2\x91final report\xc2\x92 for a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a polytechnic or university of applied sciences should be at least \xc2\x91good\xc2\x92 3/5 (ECTS grading).
- English language proficiency as instructed in admission criteria
For the MIB programme these areas are: international business, marketing, and management and organisation
Evaluation of applications
The following fields are evaluated in the application process:
- Bachelor\'s degree of the applicant
Suitability of the major subject in Bachelor\'s degree to the Master\'s programme in question, scope of the degree, applicant\xc2\x92s success in the previous studies.
- English language proficiency as instructed in admission criteria
In addition, the following areas are taken into consideration when evaluating the applications:
- Motivation of the applicant
- Relevant work experience
- International experience
There are no entrance examinations to the Finance programme. Admission decisions are made on the basis of the required application documents, and the programme selects the best candidates based on the merits of applicants.
- For more information about the admission criteria and application, please visit the programme website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Vaasa 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 University of Vaasa
University of Vaasa
Vaasa, Finland
University of Vaasa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months