Overview

Financial markets have become turbulent and face increasing regulatory pressures today. The diversity and complexity of financial contracts and financial reporting – be it for corporate world or investment management applications – require specialised in-depth knowledge of financial theory, coupled with sound accounting principles.

The Finance programme from Hanken School of Economics develops the necessary skills for you to pursue a successful career in investment management or corporate financial management.

Accreditation

Hanken School of Economics is a leading university with over 115 years of experience in research and education in economics and business administration. Hanken holds the three most prestigious accreditations for business schools, EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, which only one percent of business schools worldwide have achieved. MSc is ranked by Financial Times (n60 in 2025).

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Programme Structure

During your studies you will focus on the aforementioned core areas and developing key competencies such as:

a solid understanding of fundamental theories in financial economics

learning how financial markets function and how they influence the allocation of resources in a global economy

knowledge and skills in asset valuation, pricing and management of risk, wealth management, derivative pricing, and corporate finance

the strong analytical and communicative skills necessary for business, as well as academic careers. You will also develop research skills essential for students pursuing doctoral level studies.

an understanding of sustainability and ethical behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

150 _{(quantitative)}

GMAT

550

Applicants applying based on the degree obtained in EU/EEA-area may apply based on the GPA (A GPA with at least a B on a US grading scale (3.0 on a 5.0 Finnish scale) in the qualifying degree). If the GPA is lower then the applicant need to take a GMAT/GRE test.

Applicants applying based on the degree obtained outside of EU/EEA-area need to take a GMAT/GRE test to meet the admissions criteria.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
English language requirement
At least 25–30 ECTS in subjects relevant for the particular programme
GMAT or GRE aptitude test/GPA requirement
CV in English

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 EUR / year

≈ 15000 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU/EEA area citizens are not required to pay the tuition fees.

Living costs

Helsinki

Finland

975 - 1584 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Hanken School of Economics offers a limited number of scholarships. ALL scholarships are merit-based. Application to the scholarship is integrated into the application to the MSc programme.

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