Economics Aalto University

Overview

What is the most efficient way to fight climate change? How do international trade and migration affect global inequality? What is the best way to promote innovation? How can we design institutions that provide resilience against shocks such as financial crises? Throughout the Economics programme from Aalto University, you will learn to systematically address questions like these among many others. After completing the Bachelor in Economics you will have:

• A strong understanding of economic theory. Understand and interpret real-world phenomena in the light of economic theories.
• A comprehensive analytical toolkit. Strong analytical skills in economics combined with computation and data processing skills.
• Systematic approach & critical thinking. Systematic approach to complex societal questions and economic phenomena.
• A solid foundation for further education. Students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Economics will automatically be eligible to continue for the Master's Degree programme in Economics at Aalto University School of Business or in other Master's Degree Programmes at the Aalto University School of Business (according to transfer regulations). The Department of Economics also has a strong track record of helping students to enter some of the most prestigious graduate programmes abroad.

Career opportunities

Economics opens up opportunities to pursue a career in major national and international institutions that demand rigorous analytical reasoning and data analysis. Most economics students continue their studies at the Master’s level. Upon graduation, students move on to securing roles in major companies, government, research, finance, startups and NGOs. Graduates of the economics programme typically become analysts, consultants, advisors to policymakers or researchers in their first jobs.

Aalto University has well-established career services which help you get employed in Finland and abroad. Aalto students tend to find good positions with ease upon their graduation. There is also a very active entrepreneurship community at Aalto, which can help as a springboard for founding a company. Finally, if an academic career is of interest, Economics Master’s programme is a very good foundation for a PhD in economics.