Economics, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration) (2 years), University of Vaasa

The Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration at the University of Vaasa focuses on economics, with study in macroeconomics theories and applications, microeconomics, portfolio theory, Macroprudential policy and financial stability, and corporate responsibility and ethics in finance. It also covers economic terminology, statistical data, critical evaluation, banking, insurance, financial and stock markets, international trade, intangible capital, sustainable development and energy economics.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits and takes 2 years. The programme includes studies in the field of study, communication and language studies, and module, study module, minor studies and/or elective studies. It also includes a master's thesis worth 30 ECTS. The teaching language is Finnish and English. The programme uses contact teaching and blended teaching, and includes both online studies and contact teaching. It also includes excursions to economically important cities in Europe.

The University of Vaasa says the degree prepares students for work as economists and for further studies leading to a Licentiate or Doctoral degree in Business Administration.

• managing tasks and people
• demanding expert positions
• entrepreneurs
• academic teaching and research positions
• work in banks
• work in insurance companies
• work in ministries
• work in central banks
• work in public sector and third sector organisations