Basic information
Code: BIZ5041
Extent: 24 cr
Language: English
Organizing department: Department of Economics, BIZ
Professor in charge: Juuso Välimäki
Administrative contact: Elina Yrjänäinen
Target group: MSc. students who have completed BSc. or BSc. level minor in Economics
Application procedure: No
Quotas and restrictions: All Aalto students can choose this minor. However, many courses have limited number of seats and students are selected according to the order of priority confirmed in the course description. You should pay attention to the course-specific prerequisites and make sure you meet them in order to succeed in the courses.
Content and structure of the minor
This minor is meant for students who already have completed BSc or minor in Economics. The precondition is that the previous studies include both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and sufficient methodological studies (31C01100 Mathematics for economists or equivalent, as well as introductory Econometrics).
A minor in economics provides an understanding of fundamental economic theories and institutions, as well as an ability to apply the information analytically in practical settings. It qualifies students to understand the connection between micro- and macroeconomic questions as well as to see the causality between such questions. The minor study module in economics develops both analytical thinking and academic insights.
Structure of studies 24 cr
Mandatory 12 cr
| Code | Name | ECTS | period | Course open for all Aalto degree students? |
6 cr | II | Yes | ||
6 cr | III | Yes |
Electives 12 cr
Choose the rest from the following:
| Code | Name | ECTS | Period | Course open for all Aalto degree students? |
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | IV | Yes | ||
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | I | Yes | ||
6 cr | *) | No, only open for School of Business degree students | ||
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | II | Yes | ||
6 cr | IV | Yes | ||
6 cr | I | Yes | ||
6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
6 cr | II | Yes | ||
6 cr | III **) | Yes | ||
| 31E03100 | Topics in Economics ***) | 6 cr | *) | Yes |
31E09900 | Economics studies at another university | 6 cr | No, only open for School of Business degree students |
*) Not lectured in 2020-2021 or 2021-2022
**) Lectured only 2021-2022
***) Topics in Economics is usually taught by a visiting lecturer. Topic may vary from year to year and the course is not necessarily offered every year.
Also courses offered within Helsinki GSE cooperation by the University of Helsinki can be included in the electives.