Responsible Economics and Finance is a two-year Master of Science programme at the University of Oulu. It trains students in modern economics with a special focus on responsibility in economic and financial analyses. The programme addresses climate change, biodiversity loss, the integration of renewable energy and other resources into the economic system, the resilience of complex adaptive systems, and welfare measurement.
The studies follow a cumulative structure. Lecture series regularly include exercises and term papers, together with group work and projects. Reading scientific international journals is an essential part of the programme. The master’s thesis is worth 30 credits and includes seminar sessions where students present progress and receive feedback.
Oulu Business School says the programme is suited to students with backgrounds in economics, finance, accounting, natural sciences such as mathematics or statistics, or engineering. The degree allows a graduate to use the title economist and continue to doctoral-level studies in Economics.
