STUDY GUIDE
2015–2016
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after release.
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TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
STUDY GUIDE
2015 – 2016
This study guide is based on the information received by August 2015. The editor cannot
take responsibility for any possible omissions or changes in courses, exams, or other
information that occur after release.
This pdf-version is published 25.8.2015
Changes marked with red.
Please see the electronic Study Guide for updated information:
https://nettiopsu.utu.fi/opas/index.htm?uiLang=en&lang=en#B_link
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1. TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF TURKU ................................................ 4
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 5
ADMINISTRATION....................................................................................................................... 6
DEPARTMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 6
DEGREES .................................................................................................................................... 7
FACILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 8
2. STUDIES .................................................................................................................................... 10
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2015 – 2016 ....................................................................................... 10
REGISTRATION ........................................................................................................................ 11
DEMARCATION OF STUDY TIME ............................................................................................ 11
ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION COURSE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS......................... 11
ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION COURSE FOR DEGREE STUDENTS .............................. 12
ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS ......................................................................................... 12
MODES OF TUITION ................................................................................................................. 13
EXCHANGE STUDIES ............................................................................................................... 15
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES ................................................... 15
ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................... 16
EXAMINATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 16
GRADUATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................. 17
3. BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION......................................................................................................................... 19
4. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES ..................................................................................... 20
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT (GITM) ............................................................................................................. 20
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (GIM) ........ 27
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU) .................................... 29
INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IMMIT) 32
5. SUPPLEMENTARY AND METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................................. 34
6. SUBJECTS AND COURSES IN BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S LEVELS............................ 37
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (LR) .......................................................................................... 37
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION (JO) ............................................................................. 38
MARKETING (MA) ..................................................................................................................... 39
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (KV) ........................................................................................... 40
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (LOG, FORMERLY LOGISTICS) .............. 42
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YR) ..................................................................................................... 43
ECONOMICS (KT) ..................................................................................................................... 44
BUSINESS LAW (YJ) ................................................................................................................. 45
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (TM) ............................................................................................... 45
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT (TKM) ............................................................ 46
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE (TJ) ................................................................................ 47
FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU) ..................................................................................................... 48
LANGUAGES AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION STUDIES ................................................. 49
BUSINESS ENGLISH (EN) ........................................................................................................ 49
BUSINESS SPANISH (ES) ........................................................................................................ 50
BUSINESS FRENCH (RA) ......................................................................................................... 50
BUSINESS SWEDISH (RU) ....................................................................................................... 50
BUSINESS GERMAN (SA) ........................................................................................................ 51
FINNISH LANGUAGE AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (SV) ............................................ 51
BUSINESS RUSSIAN (VE) ........................................................................................................ 51
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT STUDY MODULE ............................................... 52
BALTIC SEA BUSINESS & SOCIETY STUDY MODULE .......................................................... 52
INNOVATION AND BUSINESS CREATION STUDY MODULE................................................. 53
7. STUDIES AND COURSES IN POSTGRADUATE DEGREES .................................................. 55
THE DEGREES OF DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION, DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY ..... 55
THE DOCTORAL THESIS ......................................................................................................... 56
THE DEGREES OF LICENTIATE OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND
LICENTIATE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ....................................................................................... 57
THE LICENTIATE THESIS ......................................................................................................... 57
ADMISSION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME OF TSE ...................................................... 58
APPLICABLE DEGREE AND MEETING THE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS THEREOF ........... 58
RESEARCH PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 59
A SCHEDULE OF THE RESEARCH AND STUDIES AND PLAN FOR FUNDING OF THE
STUDIES .................................................................................................................................... 59
LETTER OF MOTIVATION ........................................................................................................ 59
SUFFICIENT LANGUAGE SKILLS ............................................................................................ 59
APPLYING TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME ...................................................................... 60
FINANCING THE DOCTORAL TRAINING................................................................................. 60
GUIDANCE, PERSONAL STUDY PLAN AND CHOOSING COURSES .................................... 60
INTERNATIONALITY IN DOCTORAL STUDIES ....................................................................... 60
APPLYING TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME ...................................................................... 60
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON STUDYING ........................................................................... 61
GENERAL POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ................................................................................... 63
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (LR) .......................................................................................... 64
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION (JO) ............................................................................. 66
MARKETING (MA) AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (KV) .................................................... 66
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (LOG, FORMERLY LOGISTICS) .............. 68
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YR) ..................................................................................................... 69
ECONOMICS (KT) ..................................................................................................................... 70
BUSINESS LAW (YJ) ................................................................................................................. 71
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (TM) ............................................................................................... 71
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT (TKM) ............................................................ 72
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE (TJ) ................................................................................ 72
FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU) ..................................................................................................... 73
APPENDIX I. TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS REGULATIONS ON DEGREES AND
STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................ 75
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to read the English version of the Study Guide of the Turku School of Economics (TSE),
University of Turku. This Study Guide is especially targeted towards international students
studying at TSE – either exchange students or international degree students at graduate and
postgraduate levels. Students enrolled at the other faculties of the University of Turku are offered
certain modules or separate courses at the Turku School of Economics. The aim of the Study
Guide is to help students plan their academic studies and successfully complete them.
The first section of this Study Guide includes general information about TSE. The second section
provides information on issues concerning studies. Chapter 3 provides information on Bachelor’s
and Master’s Degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Chapter 4 introduces Master’s
Degree programmes in English and their study structures. Chapter 5 provides information on
supplementary and methodological studies for the Master’s Degree programmes. Chapter 6
introduces the subjects and courses at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels and, finally, Chapter 7
details the Studies and Courses in Postgraduate degrees.
This Study Guide follows the ECTS guidelines, as the European Credit Transfer System is fully
implemented at the Turku School of Economics.
The aim of this Study Guide is to help students plan their academic studies at TSE successfully.
Whenever you have a question about living in Turku, please refer to www.wikicompass.fi. You
can also consult the Survival Guide, a guide to the everyday life in Turku, published by the
universities in Turku. You can also find more information about studying at the University of Turku
on www.utu.fi/en/studying/.
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We hope that you have a wonderful stay in Turku and that your studies at TSE are successful.
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1. TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Turku School of Economics is a part of the University of Turku. In Finland, the University of
Turku offers a unique multidisciplinary arena which integrates business expertise into education
and research more extensively and closely than ever.
The Turku School of Economics is an international and wide-ranging institute of business
sciences. Its function is to promote and practice free research in the fields of economic and
business sciences, to provide the highest level of teaching based on them, and to influence the
society, both regionally and nationally.
Backed by its internationally recognised business expertise, TSE offers broad-based education
which emphasises the future and the building of business knowledge. Research work at TSE also
emphasises questions of specific interest to business. These include competence management in
networks, management accounting practices in the 21st century, the development of business
knowledge, business-to-business operations, finance, small and medium-sized enterprises, and
entrepreneurship. Studies include a comprehensive choice of economic science, other business
and finance-related subjects, and foreign languages. Students are offered a modern and
demanding environment for development – a solid scientific community which promotes and
allows for thinking in new ways.
The Turku School of Economics was founded in 1950. The initiative to found a School of
Economics in Turku was first made by the local business circles. The school started as a private
institution, maintained by the Foundation of the Turku School of Economics. In 1977, TSE
became a state institution and the role of the Foundation changed from a maintainer to a
supporter. Turku School of Economics and University of Turku combined in 2010.
KEY FIGURES
Degrees 2014
297 bachelor's degrees
338 master's degrees
15 doctor's degrees
34 executive mba diplomas
Students in 2014
4646 applicants
1869 bachelor's students
1039 master's students
175 doctoral students
194 tse students studied abroad in foreign exchange programmes
147 exchange students at tse
Majors: Accounting and Finance, Business Law, Economic Geography, Economics,
Entrepreneurship, Information Systems Science, International Business, Operations & Supply
Chain Management, Management and Organisation, Marketing, Quantitative Methods in
Management, Futures Studies.
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ADMINISTRATION
Management Group
Deans and Department/Unit Heads
Council of TSE
International Advisory Board
Chair: Markus Granlund
Chair: Anders Aspling
Dean
Head of Administration: Jani-Matti Lehto
Administrative Services
Alumni Council
Markus Granlund
Vice Deans
Committee for Research and
Doctoral Studies
Committee for Educational
Development
Aino Halinen-Kaila & Hannu Salmela
Chair: Hannu Salmela
Chair: Aino Halinen-Kaila
Committee for Societal Interaction
and Impact Chair: Aki Koponen
Department of
Management and
Entrepreneurship
Department
of Accounting
and Finance
Department of
Marketing and
International
Business
Department of
Economics
Finland
Futures
Research
Centre
(FFRC)
TSE exe
Pori Unit
DEPARTMENTS
There are 5 departments at TSE: Accounting and Finance, Management and Entrepreneurship,
Marketing and International Business (which includes the Unit for Languages and Business
Communication), Economics and Finland Futures Research Centre. For a degree in economics
and business administration, a major subject is chosen from one of these departments.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Accounting and Finance (LR)
Business Law (YJ)
Quantitative Methods in Management (TKM)
THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Management and Organisation (JO)
Information Systems Science (TJ)
Entrepreneurship (YR)
THE DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Marketing (MA)
International Business (KV)
Operations & Supply Chain Management (LOG)
Economic Geography (TM)
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Centre for
Collaborative
Research
Unit for languages and business communication
Business English (EN)
Business Spanish (ES)
Business French (RA)
Business Swedish (RU)
Business German (SA)
Finnish language and Business Communication (SV)
Business Russian (VE)
Business Chinese (CH)
Business Japanese (JA)
THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Economics (KT)
FINLAND FUTURES RESEARCH CENTRE
Futures Studies (FUTU)
DEGREES
The Turku School of Economics offers the following degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Master of Social Sciences
Master of Arts
Master of Science
Licentiate of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Licentiate of Social Sciences
Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Doctor of Social Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy
In TSE, an undergraduate degree can only be completed in Finnish, while certain Master’s degree
programmes are offered completely in English. Further information on these Master’s degree
programmes can be found in Chapter 4, and information on Postgraduate degrees in Chapter 7.
The degree reform, according to the Bologna process, was completed in Finnish Universities in
the beginning of the academic year 2005–2006. The degree structure is based on a three-cycle
model. The first cycle ends in a Bachelor’s degree, the second cycle leads to a Master’s degree,
and postgraduate degrees complete the cycle.
In connection with the adoption of the Bologna model, the national credit system was also
reformed so as to be compatible with ECTS1. The credit system in Finnish universities is directly
based on the ECTS.
According to the degree structure, the Bachelor’s degree consists of 180 ECTS credits and can
be completed in three years. The Bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate degree. The extent of
the Master’s degree is 120 ECTS credits, and it can be completed in two years. The Master’s
degree is a graduate level degree.
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ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer System, and was developed by the European Commission in
order to create common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad. It provides a way
of measuring and comparing learning achievements, and transferring them from one institution to another.
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FACILITIES
STUDENT AND ADMISSION SERVICES
The Office for Student and Admission Services is situated on the ground floor of the main building
of the University. The main building is on the University Hill. The Office takes care of:
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Registration
Name and address changes
Transcripts of records
Distribution and handling of State financial aid (N.B. for degree students with
permanent status residency only)
Distribution and reception of the University of Turku administrated scholarships
and grants (N.B. for currently attending and registered degree students only)
General advice on applying to university for Finnish speaking applicants and for
applicants of Master's degree programmes
Guides on studying, admission criteria, and financial aid of Finnish institutions of
higher education.
Distribution of Doctoral dissertations (see Guidelines for the Doctoral Candidate)
Advice for students with disabilities
The Office is open Monday to Friday from 12 to 14. For more information, please visit
http:www.utu.fi/en/unit/university-services/academic-and-student-affairs/student-and-admissionservices/
OFFICE FOR ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS AND THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
The Office for Academic and Student Affairs is situated on the first floor of the main building of
TSE. It provides students with services that are related to the administrative issues of studying.
The Office deals with registration certificates, flexible study right applications, transcripts of
records, and graduation procedures. The Office is open Monday to Thursday from 10 to 13. The
Office uses the intranet at intranet.utu.fi to inform students about current issues and matters, such
as changes to course timetables, visiting lectures, student events, etc.
The International Office of the University of Turku is located in the Turku School of Economics
building. The International Office aids students, teachers, and researchers in several international
affairs and assists in international academic and educational mobility. The Office is responsible
for the contracts and cooperation with the partner universities abroad. The Office also assists in
the funding for educational mobility for outgoing students, and oversees the promotional materials
on exchange programmes and services available for incoming international exchange students.
THE CAREER SERVICES
The Career Services is also a part of the University of Turku and provides general career
guidance for both graduates and degree students. Career Services offer assistance and give
advice on job hunting for permanent and temporary jobs or internships. Address: Henrikinkatu 7,
open daily from 10 to 15. For more information about the career services, please visit
https://intranet.utu.fi/en/unit/career/Pages/home.aspx
THE TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS LIBRARY
The Library of TSE is situated on the ground floor of the TSE main building. It is an academic
library and an information service point specialising in economic sciences. The library’s collection
consists of books and journals as well as statistical and other material supporting the teaching of
economic and business subjects.
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The printed material is placed on open shelves in the reading room on the library premises. Most
of the collection, however, is in closed stacks and can be ordered for loan via the library’s
website. Material from both these collections can be borrowed, and the loan period is usually 4
weeks with some exceptions. There is also a special collection consisting of the textbooks listed
in the Study Guide. Textbooks are placed near the Information desk. The loan period is usually
one week. The fine for delayed returns is EUR1 per loan per delayed day.
Volter, the University Library’s online catalogue can be found through the library’s website. The
catalogue contains information on all the books, journals, and other material in the library’s
collection. You can find more detailed instructions on the screen when you start using the
catalogue.
The library provides access to several electronic resources, for example electronic full-text
journals, books, and dictionaries. All these online materials can be reached via NELLI, which is
the library’s information retrieval portal. There is a link to NELLI in the library’s website.
For further information on all the libraries of the University of Turku, see
http://www.utu.fi/en/units/library. There are also various brochures by the Information desk. The
library staff will be happy to help with any questions concerning the use of the library and its
information services. During the academic year, the library is open from Monday to Thursday 9.00
– 18.00 and on Fridays 9.00 – 16.00.
COMPUTER FACILITIES
There are five computer laboratories at the TSE, comprising 100 personal computers which run
on Microsoft software. All computer laboratories are open 24 hours for students. In addition, there
are some computers in the corridor of the TSE main building that provide access to email and the
student services on the School’s database. In the library, there are computers which provide
online catalogues and electronic resources. Furthermore, there is a WLAN service in the building.
This service covers the whole campus area of the Universities in Turku and also the central city
area of Turku. The students of TSE are allowed to use the computers freely for studying
purposes. Students will get a personal email account and disk quota. The email, disk quota and
WLAN are free of charge.
STUDENT UNION MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
According to Finnish legislation, every university student studying for a degree in Finland must be
a member of the Student Union. The membership is voluntary for exchange students and doctoral
students. However, the benefits of being a member of the Student Union are significant, and
therefore it is recommended that also exchange students join the Student Union of the University
of Turku while studying at TSE.
The membership fee for Bachelor’s and Master’s level students is EUR94 for the whole academic
year, and for postgraduate students the membership fee is EUR34 per year. The fee gives
students in Bachelor’s and Master’s levels the right to use the medical services provided by the
Finnish Student Health Service. The membership also allows these students to eat low cost
lunches at student cafeterias and to have discounts on travel tickets. Postgraduate students are
not covered by the above-mentioned benefits. The student union of the University of Turku (TYY)
and the Association of Economics Students in Turku (TuKY ry) organises a wide range of free
time activities including various sports, a choir, and parties. For a full list of benefits and activities,
please visit www.tyy.fi/in-english.
Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a Europe-wide student organisation, and its goal is to support
international student exchange. ESN arranges various leisure time activities, trips, meetings, and
events especially directed towards exchange students, international students, and internationally
minded Finns.
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2. STUDIES Academic Calendar - 66. academic year: 1th August 2015 – 31th July 2016
Lectures
1st year students´ teaching begins on 25.8.2015
Autumn term
I: 31.8. – 16.10.2015 weeks 36 – 42 II: 26.10. – 4.12.2015 weeks 44 – 49
Spring term
III: 4.1. – 12.2.2016 weeks 1 – 6 IV: 29.2. – 22.4.2016 weeks 9 – 16
Christmas holiday 21.12.2015 – 3.1.2016, Easter holiday 24. – 30.3.2016
Exams
Autumn exam week
24. – 28.8.2015 week 35
Mid-autumn exam week
19. – 23.10.2015 week 43
(and on every Friday 4.9. – 4.12.2015, at 14.00)
Winter exam weeks
7. – 18.12.2015 weeks 50 – 51 (7.12. only at 14.00)
Mid-spring exam weeks
15. – 26.2.2016 weeks 7 – 8
(and on every Friday 8.1. – 22.4.2016, at 14.00)
Spring exam weeks
25.4. – 20.5.2016 weeks 17– 20
Registration dates for courses (obligatory)
Autumn term
I period
17. – 27.8.2015 (registration for the 1st year´s studies 27.8.2015)
II period
5. – 18.10.2015
Spring term
III period
7. – 16.12.2015
IV period
8. – 21.2.2016
Registration for Bachelor´s and Master´s thesis seminar groups
For groups in spring 2016
5. – 18.10.2015
For groups in autumn 2016
8. – 21.2.2016
August
EXAMS
Week 35
Mon 24
Tue
25
Wed 26
Thu
27
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun 30
36
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
January
Autumn term 2015
September
October
November
LECTURES ( I period)
EXAMS
LECTURES ( II period)
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
Spring term 2016
February
March
April
December
EXAMS
49
50
51
30
7
14
1
8
15
2
9
16
3
10
17
4
11
18
5
12
19
6
13
20
52
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
May
LECTURES ( III period)
EXAMS
LECTURES ( IV period)
EXAMS
Week
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Mon
4
11 18 25 1 8
15 22 29 7
14 21 28 4
11 18 25 2
9
16 23
Tue
5
12 19 26 2 9
16 23 1
8
15 22 29 5
12 19 26 3
10 17 24
Wed 6
13 20 27 3 10 17 24 2
9
16 23 30 6
13 20 27 4
11 18 25
Thu
7
14 21 28 4 11 18 25 3
10 17 24 31 7
14 21 28 5
12 19 26
Fri
8
15 22 29 5 12 19 26 4
11 18 25 1
8
15 22 29 6
13 20 27
Sat
9
16 23 30 6 13 20 27 5
12 19 26 2
9
16 23 30 7
14 21 28
Sun
10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 6
13 20 27 3
10 17 24 1
8
15 22 29
Reception times
The teachers´ reception times mainly take place during the lecture periods. During the exam weeks, the teachers are available on
appointment.
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REGISTRATION
Degree students need to register for every academic year. Only those students who have
registered (whose status is attending) can take part in the examinations and receive credits.
Registration must be done by Friday, 4 September 2015 according to the instructions sent by the
University of Turku.
DEMARCATION OF STUDY TIME
An amendment to the Universities Act on the demarcation of study times entered into force on 1
August 2005, which limits the completion time for Bachelor's and Master's degrees in universities.
The amendment applies to those students who began their studies during or after the academic
year of 2005-2006.
DURATION OF THE RIGHT TO STUDY
The targeted completion time for degrees is the duration in which it is possible for a student to
complete his/her degree by means of full-time study. The targeted completion time for a
Bachelor's degree is three (3) years and that for a Master's degree two (2) years. A student
admitted both for a Bachelor's and Master's degree has the right to complete the degrees
exceeding their total normative duration by (2) years, i.e. in a total of seven (7) years. A student
admitted solely for a Master's degree has the right to complete the degree in four (4) years.
Non-attendance due to voluntary or compulsory military service, or maternal, paternal, or parental
leave will not be counted in the maximum degree completion time. However, if a student studies
and registers as attending during the above-mentioned leaves, the maximum time for completion
of the degree will be in force. Similarly, non-attendance of a maximum of four terms is not counted
in the maximum time for completion of a degree for the duration of which a student has registered
as non-attending.
EXTENDING THE RIGHT TO STUDY
If a student has not completed the degree in seven years, the University may grant him/her
additional, extended study time. Additional time can be granted in cases where the student
presents a goal-oriented and feasible plan for completing the studies. Failing that, the student
shall lose his/her study right. If a student who has lost his/her study right wishes to continue
his/her studies at a later point, he/she must reapply for admission.
APPLYING FOR EXTENSION
A student granted the study right on 1 August 2005 or thereafter can apply for an extension to
his/her study right when approaching the end of his/her study time. If a student considers it
probable already in advance that he/she will not graduate before the study right expires, he/she
can apply for additional time in advance. A right to study which has expired at the point of
applying can also be restored upon application and an extension can be granted. A student shall
be charged a re-registration fee if the study right has already expired at the time of applying and
the study right has ended before additional time is granted. With the application, a student must
enclose a course-specific, scheduled study plan for completing his/her studies.
ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION COURSE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS
An Orientation for new exchange students is organised at the beginning of each term, i.e. in the
autumn on 26 - 28 August 2015 and in the spring on 4 - 5 January 2016. The course includes
practical information on studying at the University of Turku and on the facilities offered for
exchange students (library services, computer facilities, language courses, student union
membership, student health care, etc.). The course includes a sightseeing tour in Turku as well as
a welcome party. The information given during the Orientation Course is crucial in helping an
exchange student settle in quickly and with ease. The course is held in English.
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The registration of exchange students takes place during the Orientation Course
(http://www.utu.fi/en/studying/exchange-students/courses/Pages/Orientation-Course) and at the
International Office (Campus Map K1). Only those students who have registered are entered into
the student register and can thus take part in the examinations and receive credits. Exchange
students are enrolled as non-degree students at the University of Turku.
Once accepted to the university, an exchange student will receive the contact information of
his/her personal tutor by email. A personal tutor system engages voluntary and trained Finnish
students who help exchange students with practical matters and guide them through the student
life in Turku. The tutors are Finnish students who are interested in foreign cultures and languages.
They want you to get off to a smooth start in your studies and your stay in Finland!
ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION COURSE FOR DEGREE STUDENTS
An Orientation Course for new degree students is organised on 26-27 August 2015. The course
includes practical information on studying at the University of Turku and on the facilities offered
for degree students (library services, computer facilities, language courses, student union
membership, student health care, etc.). The course includes a welcome party organised by the
Student Union. The information given during the Orientation Course is crucial in helping a degree
student settle in quickly and with ease. Therefore all new international students are expected to
attend. The course is held in English.
The registration of degree students takes place at the Student and Admission Services (Campus
Map T1). Only those students who have registered are entered into the student register and can
thus take part in the examinations and receive credits.
Once accepted to the university, a degree student will receive the contact information of his/her
personal tutor by email. A personal tutor system engages voluntary and trained Finnish and
international students who help new degree students with the practical matters and guide them
through the student life in Turku. Tutors want you to get off to a smooth start in your studies and
your stay in Finland!
ABBREVIATIONS AND CONCEPTS
TY = Turun yliopisto, University of Turku
TSE = Turku School of Economics, University of Turku
TuJa = (Tutkimus- ja jatkokoulutustoimikunta) Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies
KouKe = (Koulutuksen kehittämistoimikunta) Committee for Educational Development
UTUGS = Turun yliopiston tutkijakoulu, University of Turku Graduate School
cr = credits
ECTS = European Community Course Credit Transfer System
AT = autumn term
ST = spring term
ATK1-5 = TSE’s five computer laboratories
ls = lecture room
nn = nomen nescio = unknown name
e = virtual course, e.g. TJe2 Management of IS Projects
Y (e.g. JOY) = Obligatory course in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
S (e.g. TJS1) = Advanced studies
K (e.g. TSK) = Bachelor’s thesis
PG (e.g. KVPG) = Pro Gradu, Master’s thesis
J (e.g. MAJ11) = Postgraduate studies
L (e.g. KTL) = Licenciate thesis
V (e.g. LRV) = Doctoral dissertation
LR = (laskentatoimi ja rahoitus) Accounting and Finance
JO = (johtaminen ja organisointi) Management and Organisation
MA = (markkinointi) Marketing
KV = (kansainvälinen liiketoiminta) International Business
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LOG = (toimitusketjujen johtaminen) Operations & Supply Chain Management
YR = (yrittäjyys) Entrepreneurship
KT = (kansantaloustiede) Economics
YJ = (yritysjuridiikka) Business Law
TM = (talousmaantiede) Economic Geography
TKM = (taloustieteiden kvantitatiiviset menetelmät) Quantitative Methods in Management
TJ = (tietojärjestelmätiede) Information Systems Science
FUTU = (tulevaisuudentutkimus) Futures Studies
EN = (englannin kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business English
ES = (espanjan kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business Spanish
RA = (ranskan kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business French
RU = (ruotsin kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business Swedish
SA = (saksan kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business German
SV = (suomen kieli ja talouselämän viestintä) Finnish language and Business Communication
SVF = Finnish for foreigners
VE = (venäjän kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business Russian
JA = (japanin kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business Japanese
CH = (kiinan kieli ja liikeviestintä) Business Chinese
KTK = (kauppatieteiden kandidaatti) = B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) = Bachelor of Science in
Economics and Business Administration
VTK = (valtiotieteiden kandidaatti) = B.Soc.Sci (Econ.) = Bachelor of Social Sciences
KTM = (kauppatieteiden maisteri) = M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) = Master of Science in Economics
and Business Administration
VTM = (valtiotieteiden maisteri) = M.Soc.Sci (Econ.) = Master of Social Sciences
FM = (filosofian maisteri) = MA or M.Sc. = Master of Arts or Master of Science
KTL = (kauppatieteiden lisensiaatti) = Lic.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) = Licentiate of Science in
Economics and Business Administration
VTL = (valtiotieteiden lisensiaatti) = Lic.Soc.Sc. = Licenciate of Social Sciences
KTT = (kauppatieteiden tohtori) = D.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) = Doctor of Science in Economics
and Business Administration
VTT = (valtiotieteiden tohtori) = D.Soc.Sc. = Doctor of Social Sciences
FT = (Filosofian tohtori) = Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy
Kaupan ja palveluiden maisteriohjelma = Master’s Degree Programme in Trade and Services
FUTU = Master’s Degree Programme in Futures Studies
GIM = Master’s Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management
GITM = Master’s Degree Programme in Global Information Technology Management
IMMIT = International Master in Management of Information Technology
ÅA = Åbo Akademi, Åbo Akademi University
TUCS = Turku Centre for Computer Science
ACE = Aboa Centre for Economics
MODES OF TUITION
The normal workload for a term is 30 cr. As a rule, this can be obtained by taking 5 to 7 courses
per term. Each academic year contains two terms, and the terms are divided into two periods.
Most courses are given during one period, which means 3 to 4 hours of lectures per week for 6 or
7 weeks. Some courses stretch over the whole term and are based on two contact hours per
week for 13 weeks. Intensive courses provide daily instruction and are limited to a shorter period.
The hours indicated in the format of each course refer to the hours of instruction, which usually
amount to 20% to 50% of the total number of hours work required. The remaining hours will be
independent study based on the required reading that also forms the basis for examinations. One
credit refers to a student workload of 27 hours. Lectures, exercises, seminars, and other forms of
instruction, as well as individual study and examinations are all regarded as a part of this
workload.
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CREDITS
ECTS credits are values allocated to course units to describe the student workload required to
complete them. They reflect the quantity of work each course requires in relation to the total
quantity of work necessary to complete a full year of academic study at the institution. Student
workload refers to the time spent at lectures, seminars, independent study, and examinations or
other assessment activities. Credits are a relative measure of student workload. 60 credits
represent the workload of an academic year of study, 30 credits the workload of a term. Credits
are awarded only when the course has been successfully completed and the assessment
requirements satisfied.
FORMS OF STUDY
Lectures are the most common mode of tuition. Lectures usually last two academic hours (2 x 45
minutes). The lectures are given by professors or lecturers and audiences vary in size. The
content of the lectures together with the reading for the courses forms the basis of the exams.
Please note that detailed information on the course and its proceedings are given during the first
lecture. This information may concern requirements for attendance at the lectures, course
literature, etc.
Assignments and group work are often included in the course. Case courses and written
assignments are also becoming more common. The completion of assignments is a prerequisite
for the registration of the exam result, but in most cases the final mark of the course is based on
both the exam and the exercises. Group work is usually carried out in groups of 2 to 4 students
and a written study and an oral presentation are required.
All courses require a significant amount of independent study, which is an essential feature of
university education. Most often independent study means reading course books, articles, lecture
notes, or writing essays. In the course descriptions, “study materials” means books that are to be
used for examinations, not additional readings. Some courses have no lectures. These courses
demand independent study of literature, articles, etc. Thesis work requires the ability to seek out
information independently and to process that information critically.
FLEXIBLE STUDY RIGHT (JOO)
The Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement offers students an opportunity to take courses for their
degree studies from other universities in Finland. For these studies, students need an
endorsement from their home university (own university). The right to pursue studies becomes
effective when the host university (the university the students applies for) has granted the student
the right to study there. However, the JOO-agreement does not cover supervision for Master`s
thesis. See more information on www.utu.fi/en/studying/other-studies/Pages/Flexible-StudyRights-for-Degree-Students.
Exchange students
If you are planning to take courses at the Åbo Akademi University, please contact
[email protected] or visit the International Office.
Degree students
All Finnish universities are part of the flexible study rights or JOO (joustava opinto-oikeus)
agreement which offers degree students an opportunity to take courses for their degree studies
from other universities in Finland. A student at the University of Turku can complete studies for
their degree at another Finnish university and vice versa.
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If the student wants to apply for JOO studies in another University in Finland, the endorsements
are given by the student's major. Endorsement can be given to those studies of subjects not
available at University of Turku and which are suitable to the student's degree structure, usually
for a two year period. After the endorsement decision is made, the application is forwarded to the
host university which also processes the application and informs the student about their decision,
i.e. whether they grant the study right. TSE also informs the student if endorsement is not given.
The right to complete courses in other Finnish universities is always granted for a fixed period.
The study right begins when the host university grants you the right to complete the JOO studies.
The study right is valid for the maximum of two (2) academic years.
Supplementary studies LTYA Bookkeeping, MAY Principles of Marketing, and LOGY Introduction
to Operations & Supply Chain Management for Master's degree programme students are
organised in cooperation with the Turku University of Applied Sciences. In order to participate in
these courses, students must apply for JOO study right. Application forms are available on the
JOOPAS webpage at http://www.joopas.fior at the Office for Academic and Student Affairs.
If a student of TSE wishes to study in another faculty of the University of Turku, one must check in
advance from the student’s major that the planned studies can be accepted as transferable
towards one’s degree.
Students from other faculties of the University of Turku who wish to study in TSE can apply
through the JOOPAS network course system. Those TSE students who wish to study in other
faculties must check the instructions for enrolment from the receiving faculty. Students of the
University of Turku who wish to study in other Universities in Finland can apply trough the
JOOPAS flexible study right system. Students who are not enrolled to the University of Turku can
also apply trough the JOOPAS flexible study right system. Both application forms can be found at
http://www.joopas.fi.
EXCHANGE STUDIES
International Master's degree students, and, in certain cases, postgraduate students, are eligible
to apply for an exchange period abroad. The basic requirement is that all studies abroad must be
accepted as transferable towards a degree at the University of Turku. The application period for
studying abroad usually ends in February or March. In some cases, other application deadlines
may end in autumn. Students should be aware of their own faculty's international exchange
programmes via their websites. Information on the different host universities that are available for
exchange is also available at the International Office Reference Library. More information about
exchange studies: http://www.utu.fi/en/studying/exchange-students/Pages/home.aspx.
If you are a prospective student and wish to have more information about the possibilities of
studying at the University of Turku, please visit www.utu.fi/en/studying/.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
All students must follow the regulations and guidelines of the University of Turku. As a student of
the Turku School of Economics, one has certain rights and duties. Academic freedom means that
students have the right to think and discuss critically. They have the right to choose, but they also
take responsibility for the choices they make.
Students have the right to:
Expect that their work is professionally guided and that examinations are graded fairly
Be critical and expect academic education of a high quality
Participate in the learning situations
Students have the duty to:
Use references appropriately
Not cheat in an examination nor plagiarise
Not act as ”free riders”, or encourage others to do so.
Not request any special treatment.
Be active in learning situations and participate in improving them.
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Give constructive feedback during and after the course.
Prepare all their work thoroughly and meet the course deadlines.
Allow others to work undisturbed.
Contribute to a positive study atmosphere and commit to the working methods of the
course.
ASSESSMENT
The assessment of most courses is based on an examination. After the lecture course, there is an
exam according to the set exam schedule. Exams are usually conducted in a written form. If the
course consists of several items i.e. separate exams for the literature, lectures, assignments, and
exercises etc. which are graded independently, the final mark is computed as a weighted average
of the separate items. The weight is the number of credits the item represents, and all items must
be passed separately.
After the study period at TSE, exchange students receive a transcript of their records. All
successfully completed courses are measured in credits and grades. The grading scale is
presented below.
ECTS
TSE
Definition
A
5
EXCELLENT: outstanding performance with only minor errors
B
4
VERY GOOD: above average standard but with some errors
C
3
GOOD: generally sound work with a number of notable errors
D
2
SATISFACTORY: fair but with significant shortcomings
E
1
SUFFICIENT: performance meets the minimum criteria
F
0
FAIL: considerable further work is required
The grading of a Master’s thesis and a doctoral dissertation differs from the grading scale for
normal course work and is as follows:
Grade
Definition
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Laudatur
6
Eximia cum laude approbatur
5
Magna cum laude approbatur
4
Cum laude approbatur
3
Non sine laude approbatur
2
Lubenter approbatur
1
Approbatur
EXAMINATIONS
In TSE, students are allowed three successive examination opportunities. It is also possible to
use these three opportunities to try to raise the exam grade. In the transcript of records, only the
successfully completed courses are notified. Failed courses are not included in the transcript of
records or in the final degree certificate.
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Examinations are organised on set days. The examination schedule is available at the students’
intranet. The halls for the exams are announced in the main lobby approximately one hour before
the exam begins.
Exam procedures vary a great deal from country to country and from university to university.
Below you will find a list of the most important rules and regulations concerning the exam
procedure at TSE. It is important that you follow these instructions.
You may participate in exams only if you have registered. The registration must be made 7 days
before the exam at the latest. You can register for exams using the NettiOpsu system. Late
registrations must be handed directly to the examiner who will decide whether they will be
accepted.
The duration of the exam is usually 2 or 4 hours. No one is to leave the exam room until 20
minutes have passed.
Students are not allowed to bring any papers with them to the exam. Bags must be left at the door
of the exam room. Students are not allowed to bring a mobile phone to the examination. Students
bring their own writing supplies. The use of dictionaries is normally not allowed. Students can
bring a drink bottle or fruits to the exam. Students are not allowed to talk to each other or
exchange items with each other.
All exam papers must be returned to the supervisor. Also those who give up attempting the exam
must leave all their papers to the supervisors and write on the sheet their name, class, student
number, course subject, and the fact that they have given up answering the exam.
When returning all exam papers, students must present a photographic identity proof to the
supervisor.
A person who cheats in an exam will receive a failing grade. The supervisor has the authority to
expel a cheating student from the exam room. (TSE regulations on degrees and studies §30
Fraud and misconduct in examinations and in other study attainments) The study attainment is
also failer when fraud is detected after the examination.
Taking exams electronically
The Electronic Exam Service of the University of Turku is a data system that is based on the
online learning environment Moodle. It enables students to take traditional literature exams,
lecture exams and level tests electronically. The Internet address is: http://tenttis.utu.fi. Please
have a look at the instructions on booking the exam date and entering the exam room on the front
page. Remember to activate your student card at the TYY Service Desk before using the service
for the first time.
GRADUATION PROCEDURES
Administrative procedures for graduation are offered once a month for students of TSE.
Application for graduation can be handed in at any time. The graduation procedure is as follows:
Fill in the form for applying for graduation when all completed courses have been registered.
Please note that the thesis work and the maturity essay should also be registered when making
an application to graduate. Return the form to the Office for Academic and Student Affairs by the
dates given below.
The Office for Academic and Student Affairs will send your transcript of records to the relevant
departments for a final review to ensure the structure of the degree has been correctly fulfilled.
This procedure may take up to three weeks.
The degrees are awarded by the Dean of TSE (the dates are given below).
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You may collect the degree certificate from the Office for Academic and Student Affairs after a
week from the date of awarding the degree.
The names of graduates are published in Mercurius, the information bulletin of TSE. If you do not
want your name to be published, please inform the Office for Academic and Student Affairs.
DATES FOR AWARDING THE DEGREES
COMPLETED COURSES ARE TO BE
REGISTERED BY
Autumn term 2015
Monday 31 August 2015
Monday 28 September 2015
Monday 19 October 2015
Monday 23 November 2015
Friday 18 December 2015
(Certificate granted in January 2016)
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Thursday 3 September 2015
Thursday 24 September 2015
Thursday 29 October 2015
Thursday 26 November 2015
A graduation ceremony is organised generally twice during the year. Further information later.
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3. BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREES IN ECONOMICS AND
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The structure and schedule of the studies for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics and
Business Administration is shown in the following table.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 180 ECTS CR
1st year
60 ECTS cr
2nd year
60 ECTS cr
120 ECTS CR
3rd year
60 ECTS cr
Introductory studies 66 ECTS cr
1st year
60 ECTS cr
2nd year
60 ECTS cr
Methodological
studies 4 ECTS cr
Studies in major 60-64 ECTS cr
(incl. Bachelor’s thesis
10 ECTS cr)
Advanced studies
in major 60 ECTS cr
(incl. Master’s thesis 30 ECTS cr)
Studies in minor 25 ECTS cr
Studies in minor 25 ECTS cr
Language and communication studies
24 ECTS cr
Language and communication studies
10 ECTS cr
Elective studies
Elective studies
Introductory studies are of a general-knowledge, general-disciplinary nature. The aim of these
studies is to ensure the breadth and depth of the degree. The studies introduce students to the
different subjects within business studies and also create a sound basis for selecting a major
subject. Introductory studies are compulsory for all students. The extent of the introductory
studies is 66 ECTS credits.
Basic studies provide the student with a general understanding of the key concepts, theories,
and research findings of the subject. The extent of basic studies in the Bachelor/Master of
Science degree is at least 25 ECTS credits, which is the minimum for a minor subject.
Intermediate studies provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues
of the subject, as well as the ability to apply the subject’s theory, methods, and research findings
in analysing and solving practical problems and report this in writing. The amount of intermediate
studies in the major subject of the Bachelor/Master of Science degree, combined with the
subject’s basic studies, is at least 60 ECTS credits. The Bachelor’s thesis is a part of a student’s
intermediate studies.
The aim of advanced studies is to equip the student with profound theoretical knowledge on a
subject and comprehensive knowledge about a certain problematic issue within the subject, as
well as the ability to acquire scientific information, recognise and specify scientific problems in
new situations, and solve them by means of applying scientific information. The Master’s thesis is
an essential part of advanced studies.
The compulsory language studies consist of Finnish, Swedish, and at least two foreign
languages. Students may choose among the following optional foreign languages: English,
German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese.
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4. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The Master’s degree programmes are specialised two-year programmes that are premised on upto-date scientific research. The structure of these programmes is in line with the Master of
Science degree structure and schedule, as described in the previous chapter. Turku School of
Economics offers the following Master’s degree programmes in English:
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Global Information Technology Management, GITM
Global Innovations Management, GIM
Futures Studies, FUTU
International Master’s in Management of Information Technology, IMMIT
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (GITM)
The Global IT Management (GITM) Master’s degree prorgramme provides students competence
for managerial, project leadership, and expert positions in design, implementation and service
facilitation of information technology. It trains professionals to work in information resources
management in international enterprises and in international project environments within the ICTenterprises. It prepares students with a background in business and/or information technology or
computer science, in order to become “hybrid” managers at the interface between ICT, business,
and people. The successful completion of the GITM Master’s degree makes the student eligible
for postgraduate studies in Information Systems Science.
The two-year GITM Master’s programme consists of 120 ECTS credits (minimum requirement)
and is completed in 2 years full-time studies. The language of instruction is English. The final
degree is either Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (M.Sc. (Econ. &
Bus. Adm.)) or Master of Science (M.Sc.). Entrance degree together with possible supplementary
studies defines the final degree which is already decided in the admission process. The major in
both degrees is Information Systems Science.
The core of the programme consists of IT management and software business related studies.
The minor studies are selected in the study plan phase based on students’ specialisation
interests. The language studies depend on students’ background and their own interests. Each
GITM-student’s study and future plan is supported by Career management studies (FUTU3, 2
ECTS in optional studies).
Depending on the students’ background and the target degree in GITM programme, students
might have to supplement their earlier studies with business and economic studies or information
systems studies. In the study structure some of the supplementary studies can be included in the
optional studies.
The GITM programme is one of the Turku Centre for Computer Science Master’s programmes.
Turku School of Economics has run the Global Information Technology Management (GITM)
programme since 2003. We have and have had students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria,
Cameroon, China, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Finland, Ghana, India, Iran, Latvia, Malaysia, Nigeria,
Nepal, Pakistan, Romania, Slovenia, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda,
the USA, and Vietnam.
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The structure of the programme is as follows:
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
120 cr
Major: Information Systems Science (incl. Master’s thesis 30 ECTS cr)
60 cr
Minor: Management & Organisation or International Business or Entrepreneurship
25 cr
Language and communication studies
10 cr
Methodological studies
4 cr
Optional studies
21 cr
Detailed structure of the Master’s Degree Programme in GLOBAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT: M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)
MAJOR: INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE
60 cr
Obligatory courses (60 ECTS cr)
TJPG Master’s thesis
30
TJSRM Research Methods
6
TJS17 Enterprise Architecture
6
TJSe2 Management of IS projects
6
TJS1 Management of ICT services
6
TJS6 Software Business
6
Optional IS courses
TJS5 Healthcare Information Systems
2-6
TJS8 Special Courses: Information Systems Research on Games
2-6
TJS8 Special Courses: IT Governance
6
TJS8 Special Courses: Knowledge Management- Information Security
2-6
TJS13 Management of Information System Security
6
TJS16 Information Technology and Ethics
5
TJS18 Knowledge Work
10
TJS19 Master’s project – Special Assignment
10
TJS20 Exercise project
3-6
LR09/TJ6 Accounting information systems
3
TJ15 ICT Infrastructure
6
TJ24 Usability testing
5
BIDI0003/MAS19/KVS7/TJS23/YRS9/LR19 Business Development Laboratory
7
TUCS courses (http://tucs.fi) and other IS courses via JOO agreement
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MINOR: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
JO13/KV16 Responsible Business: an Introduction
6
YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial Mindset
6
TM4/JO14 Geographies of firms and industries
6
JOS2 Organizations in their Environments
6
JOS3/KVS17 International Human Resource Management
6
TMS2/JOS6 Global Responsible Business
6
TMS47/KVS16/JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation
System Systems
6
MINOR: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
25 cr
KV1 International Business Management
6
KV2/TM34 Business Intelligence and the Global Business Environment
6
KV3/MA14 Business Marketing
6
KV4/MA13 Exports and SME Internationalisation
6
KV6 Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment
3-6
KV11/YR10 International Innovation Management as Design
6
JO13/KV16 Responsible Business: an Introduction
6
KV21/TM37 Eastern Europe and Central Asia 25 Years Later (no lectures)
3
KV22/TM32 The Russian Market Economy (no lectures)
3
KV23/TM33 Business in the Baltic Sea Region
6
KV24/TM36 Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe
6
KV30 Managing across Cultures
2/4/6
KV31/TM35 Doing Business in Asia-Pacific
6
KV32 India as a Business Environment
3
KVS1 International Business Strategies
6
KVS4 International Mergers and Acquisitions
6
KVS10/TMS32 The Development of the EU-Russian Economic Relations
6
KVS12 The EU as a Business Environment
6
KVS13 New Challenges of Global Business
6
TMS47/ KVS16/JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation
System
6
MAS12/KVS3 Strategizing in Business Networks
6
MINOR: ENTREPRENEURSHIP
22
25 cr
25 cr
YR1 Opportunity creation and assessment
6
YR2 Venture creation
6
YR3 Managing a growing business
6
YR5 Entrepreneurship and society
6
YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial Mindset
6
TMS47/KVS16/JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation
System
6
YRS6 Multidisciplinary Framework for Entrepreneurship
6
METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES:
4 cr
MENY2 Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research
4
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
10 cr
1st Foreign language
primarily English
6
2nd Foreign language
Finnish for those whose mother tongue is not Finnish or who have no previous
Finnish studies
For those whose mother tongue is Finnish or who have studied Finnish, the 2 nd
foreign language is decided based on previous language studies
4
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Major: Information Systems Science (incl. Master’s thesis 30 ECTS cr)
120 cr
80 cr
Methodological studies
Optional studies (minor, language and communication studies etc.)
4 cr
36 cr
Detailed structure of the Master’s Degree Programme in GLOBAL INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT: M.Sc.
MAJOR: INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE
80 cr
Obligatory courses (48 cr)
TJPG Master´s thesis
30
TJSRM Research Methods
6
TJS17 Enterprise Architecture
6
TJSe2 Management of IS projects
6
Obligatory courses in Business informatics (18 cr)
TJS1/JOS9 Management of ICT services
6
TJS13 Management of Information System Security
6
TJS6 Software Business
6
Obligatory courses in Work Informatics (20 cr)
TJS18 Knowledge Work
10
TJS19 Master’s project – Special Assignment
10
Optional courses (12-14 cr)
TJS5 Healthcare Information Systems
2-6
TJS8 Special Courses: IT Governance
6
TJS8 Special Courses: Information Systems Research on Games
2-6
23
TJS8 Special Courses: Knowledge Management
2-6
TJS16 Information Technology and Ethics
5
OTHER STUDIES AND/OR OPTIONAL MINOR ACCORDING TO PERSONAL
STUDY PLAN
36 cr
METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES
4 cr
MENY2 Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research
Courses
obligatory courses are marked with bold letters
4
1st year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I
Advanced studies in IS (60)
TJPG
Master’s Thesis (30)
TJSRM
Research Methods (6)
TJS17
Enterprise Architecture (6)
TJSe2
Management of IS Projects (6)
TJS1
Management of ICT Services (6)
TJS6
Software Business (6)
Optional IS studies
TJS5
Healthcare Information Systems (6)
TJS8
Special Courses (6)
TJS13
Management of Information System Security (6)
TJS16
Information Technology and Ethics (5)
TJS18
Knowledge Work (10)
TJS19
Master’s Project – Special Assignment (10)
TJS20
Exercise Project
LR09/TJ6
Accounting Information Systems
TJ15
ICT Infrastructure
TJ24
Usability Testing
BIDI0003/
MAS19/KV
S7/TJS23/ Business Develoment Laboratory
YRs9/LR1
9
TUCS courses, flexible study right agreement
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II
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
III IV I I
V
II
III IV
Supplementary IS Studies
TJK530
Bachelor’s Thesis (10)
Methodological studies (4)
MENY2
Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research (4)
Language and communication studies (10)
SVF1a
Finnish: Beginner’s course 1 (2)
SVF1b
Finnish: Beginners’ course 2 (2)
EN3
International Business Negotiations Skills (3)
EN10
Academic Writing (3)
Minor: Management & Organisation (25)
JO13/KV16 Responsible Business: An Introduction (6)
YR6/JO8
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial Mindset
(6)
TM4
Geographies of Firms and Industries (6)
JOS2
Organisations and their Environments (6)
JOS3/KVS
17
International Human Resource Management (6)
TMS2/JOS
6
Global Responsible Business (6)
TMS47/
KVS16/
JOS13/
TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System (6)
Minor: International Business (25)
KV1
International Business Management (6)
KV2/TM34
Business Intelligence and the Global Business Environment (6)
KV3/MA14
Business Marketing (6)
KV4/MA13/
Exports and SME Internationalisation (6)
YR10
KV11
International Innovation Management as Design
JO13/KV16 Responsible Business: An Introduction
KV21
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Twenty Years Later
KV22/
TM32
The Russian Market Economy (3)
KV23/
Business in the Baltic Sea Region (6)
25
TM33
KV24/
TM36
Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe (6)
KV30
Managing across Cultures
KV31/
TM35
Doing Business in Asia-Pacific (6)
KV32
India as a Business Environment
KVS1
International Business Strategy (6)
KVS4
International Mergers and Acquisitions (6)
KVS10/
TMS32
The Development of the EU-Russia Economic Relations (6)
KVS12
The EU as a Business Environment
KVS13
New Challenges of Global Business (6)
TMS47/
KVS16/JOS
13/TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System (6)
MAS12/KV
S3
Strategising in Business Networks
Minor: Entrepreneurship (25)
YR1
Opportunity Creation and Assessment (6)
YR2
Venture Creation (6)
YR3
Managing a Growing Business (6)
YR5
Entrepreneurship and Society
YR6/JO8
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial Mindset
TMS47/
KVS16/JOS
13/TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System (6)
YRS6
Multidisciplinary Framework for Entrepreneurship
Supplementary studies in business and economics
LRYA
Bookkeeping, parts I and II (5)
LRYB
Introduction to Cost Accounting (4)
JOY
Introduction to Management and Organisation (4)
KVY
Basic Course in International Business (3)
MAY
Principles of Marketing (4)
YRY
Entrepreneurship (3)
LOGY
Introduction to Operations & Supply Chain Management (4)
KTY
Introduction to Economics (6)
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virtual course
virtual course
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL INNOVATION
MANAGEMENT (GIM)
The Master's Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management is an English-language twoyear programme covering the management of innovation processes in international firms. It
combines studies and research in the fields of international business, entrepreneurship and
innovation management. Students learn how innovations are created and launched in
international setting and how innovativeness can be fostered in a firm. They learn how to manage
international resources, cross-border R&D activities, and take the international markets into
account in the innovation launch. Students learn also to understand entrepreneurial activities and
key strategies for firm growth.
Innovation Management Studies offer corporate management opportunities for graduates,
particularly in the Life Sciences (Biotechnology) and Information and Communications
Technology. Graduates of the GIM programme will also be equipped with the skills to take up an
array of specialist business and technical positions in high-technology industries. Those who wish
to remain in academia will be able to apply for doctoral studies in Economics and Business
Administration within the International Business programme.
The structure of the programme is as follows:
Master’s Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management (GIM)
Major: International Business (incl. Master’s thesis)
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Language and communication studies
Methodological studies
Specialisation Studies: Innovation Management
Optional Studies
120 cr
60 cr
25 cr
10 cr
4 cr
18 cr
3 cr
All students will prepare their personal study plans at the beginning of the study period under the
guidance of faculty members.
Detailed structure of the Global Innovation Management Master’s Degree Programme
Major: International Business
60 cr
Obligatory courses (48 cr)
KVPG Master’s Thesis
KVS1 International Business Strategy
KVS60 Research Methods in International Innovation
Management
Optional courses (a minimum of 12 cr from the
following)
KVS8 International Marketing Management (not offered in
2014–2015)
MAS12/KVS3 Strategizing in Business Networks
KVS4 International Mergers and Acquisitions
KVS13 New Challenges of Global Business
TMS47/KVS16/JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3 Perspectives to the
Finnish Innovation System (not offered in 2015–2016)
KVS57 Multinational Management
KVS90 Location-specific Studies
30
cr
6
12
cr
cr
6
cr
6
6
6
6
cr
cr
cr
cr
2
1-6
cr
cr
Minor: Entrepreneurship
25 cr
Obligatory courses (19 cr)
YRGIM Introduction to Entrepreneurship
YR1 Opportunity Creation and Assessment
1
6
cr
cr
27
YR3 Managing a Growing Business
YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Optional courses (a minimum of 6
cr from the
following)
6
6
cr
cr
YR2 Venture Creation
YR5 Entrepreneurship and Society
6
6
cr
cr
Specialisation Studies: Innovation Management
Obligatory course (6 cr)
KVS5/MAS24 Managing International Innovation Development
6
Recommended optional courses (a minimum of 12 cr
from the following)
MAS21/KVS52 Innovations and New Business
6
Opportunities
KVS53 Project Management and Innovation (not offered in
6
2015–2016)
KVS54 Special Themes: Innovation Management
2/4/6
MAS23/KVS55 Developing Service Business (not offered in
6
2014–2015)
TLS_0067 Introduction to International Intellectual Property
4
Law
KVS90 Location-specific Studies
1-6
Alternative options:
KV4/MA13 Exports and SME Internationalisation
6
KV11/YR10 International Innovation Management as
6
Design
18 cr
Methodological studies
MENY2 Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research
HOPS Personal Study Plan
4
4 cr
cr
6
10 cr
cr
4
cr
Language and Communication Studies
1st Foreign language
- primarily English
2nd Foreign language
- Finnish for those whose mother tongue is not Finnish or
who have no previous Finnish studies
- For those whose mother tongue is Finnish or who have
studied Finnish, the 2nd foreign language is decided
based on previous language studies
cr
cr
cr
cr
cr
cr
cr
cr
cr
The teaching staff act as facilitators, advisors and mentors in the learning process of the student,
but the responsibility to achieve the learning objectives of each individual student lies within
him/herself. The programme can be completed in two years. In case that the student is required
to take supplementary studies in addition of the Master’s Programme’s studies, two years may not
suffice. It is highly recommended that supplementary studies are taken in the first year. Most of
the supplementary studies are offered in the curriculum of International Business. Courses KV40
and KV41 are specially designed for GIM-students.
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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU)
Futures Studies is a new emerging field of research. As the future does not exist yet, the field
studies the future projections of and discontinuities in past trends and current views of the longterm future. Futures Studies is interested in the probable futures, possible futures and preferred
futures. As a societal action, futures studies aim to serve private and public decision-makers by
outlining alternative long-term strategies in a changing operational environment. As an academic
field of research, Futures Studies generates knowledge of the ways and processes of how
individuals and organisations deal with the uncertain future. Typical research questions in the field
are focused to the epistemology of knowledge about the future, the methodological development
of futures studies tools and analyses of alternative futures of a clear topic or a more general
theme. Futures Studies is an interdisciplinary field, where rather wide topics are analysed and the
results and approaches of more traditional disciplines meet.
Futures Studies offers complementary approaches and methods to other Major Subjects of the
Turku School of Economics. Students having a Futures Studies as the major subject are
encouraged to study other subjects at TSE as minors.
After graduation the students will be able to understand, compare and evaluate different futures
studies cases and methods in relation to each other. The students can explore ethical questions,
such as the role of futurists in decision-making processes and the incorporation of sustainability
goals to futures studies. The students will learn to design and manage demanding futures studies
projects independently. They can apply various methods of futures studies and judge the meaning
and consequences of methodological choices.
Graduates of Futures Studies may work in strategic planning of large corporations and medium
size business, as well as other organisations, for example administration and non-governmental
organisations. MA in Futures Studies also opens up possibilities to other careers in research &
development, consultancy and education.
More information about the programme and courses: [email protected]
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME: FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU)
120 CR
Major: Futures Studies (incl. Master’s thesis)
60 cr
Obligatory Futures Studies courses
9 cr
Optional courses
12 cr
Minor
25 cr
Language and communication studies
10 cr
Methodological studies
4 cr
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DETAILED STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN FUTURES
STUDIES
MAJOR: ADVANCED FUTURES STUDIES
69 CR
OBLIGATORY COURSES (51 CR)
FUTUPG Master’s Thesis
30
FUTUS5 Futures Case Evaluation
8
FUTUS2 Futures Research Methods
8
FUTUS1 Ethics of Futures Studies
5
OPTIONAL ADVANCED COURSES (9 CR FROM THE FOLLOWING)
FUTUS3 Systems Thinking
6
FUTUS4 Strategic Foresight
6
FUTUS6 Futures Research Methods in Practice
6
FUTUS7 Global Challenges and Sustainable Futures (not offered 2015-2016)
6
FUTUS8 Changing Futures Theme (not offered 2015-2016)
6
TMS47/KV16/JOS13/TUTU30/YRS3 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation Systems
6
OBLIGATORY FUTURES STUDIES COURSES
9 CR
FUTU1 Foundations of Futures Studies
5
FUTU2 Scenario Thinking
4
OPTIONAL COURSES
12 CR
FUTU3 Career Management
2
Other studies, must be approved by the professor beforehand
10
MINOR
25 CR
Management and Organisation, Economic Sociology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and
Entrepreneurship Study Module, Sustainable Development etc.
METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES
MENY2 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
1st foreign language
Primarily English
2nd foreign language
Finnish for those whose mother tongue is not Finnish or who have no previous Finnish
studies
For those whose mother tongue is Finnish or who have studied Finnish, the 2nd foreign
language is decided based on previous language studies
4 CR
4
10 CR
6
4
All students will prepare a personal study plan at the beginning of their study period under the
guidance of the coordinator. The programme can be completed in two years. If the student is
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required to take supplementary studies 2 in addition to their Master’s programme studies, two
years may not suffice. In such a situation the student’s right to study will be extended for two more
years. It is highly recommended that supplementary studies are taken during the first year.
1st year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
Courses
obligatory courses are marked with bold letters
I
II
III
IV
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I
II
III
IV
Major (60) and Obligatory Futures Studies courses (9)
FUTUPG
Master’s thesis (30)
FUTU1
Foundations of Futures Studies (5)
FUTU2
Scenario Thinking (4)
FUTUS1
Ethics of Futures Studies (5)
FUTUS2
Futures Research Methods (8)
FUTUS3
Systems Thinking (6)
FUTUS4
Strategic Foresight (6)
FUTUS5
Futures Case Evaluation (8)
FUTUS6
Futures Research Methods in Practice (6)
FUTUS7
Global Challenges and Sustainable Futures (6)
FUTUS8
Changing Futures Theme
TMS47/KV16/JOS13/
TUTU30
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation Systems
FUTU3
Career Management
or
or
Not offered in 2015-16
Not offered in 2015-16
Methodological studies (7)
MENY2
Introduction to the Philosophy of Science (4)
or
Language and communication studies (10)
SVF1a
Finnish: Beginner’s course 1a (2)
2
Supplementary studies are courses required at TSE for applicants who meet the admission requirements
but do not have enough previous university level studies. Supplementary studies are a maximum of 22
ECTS cr and they will be defined based on the student’s previous degree. Such students will need to take
these courses during their studies if they wish to be awarded the Master of Arts degree. Some of the
supplementary studies can be completed by taking additional examinations in the form of book exams and
research essays.
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SVF1b
Finnish: Beginner's course 1b (2)
Detailed course descriptions can be found in chapter 5 and in chapter 6 under the subject in
question.
INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IMMIT)
Information and information technology (IT) have increasingly become an integral part of products
and services and form the foundation of business processes. Organisations must know how to
make the right choices with respect to new IT systems and, at the same time, ensure that existing
business processes continue to receive high quality service from IT. This tight link between IT and
organisational processes means that the IT department is not alone in its responsibility for the
effective use of information and IT. Getting more value from IT is an increasingly important
organisational competency. The IMMIT programme is designed to address these new Information
& Management challenges.
The IMMIT programme degree totals 120 ECTS credits, to be completed in 2 years of full-time
studies. The language of instruction is English. The first semester will start in August at IAE Aixen-Provence. The emphasis will be on the foundations of international business. The semester
will finish in December and in January the students will move to the University of Turku in Finland
to start the second semester. The main focus of the second semester will be on skills in IT
management. The second semester will finish in May. The third semester will start at Tilburg
University in September and the emphasis shifts towards integration issues such as the role of IT
in business transformation, management of IT-based innovation and more specialised topics in
international IT management. The fourth semester starts in January/February and is devoted to
thesis work, which includes an internship in an international operating company. This internship
could take place anywhere in the world, although most IMMIT students find an internship position
in Europe.
Each partner university requires a minimum number of ECTS to be earned at its own institution
(on-campus) and the Master’s thesis is jointly supervised by faculty members from each
university. Upon completion, students are awarded three degrees: Master of Science in
Information Management (recognised in the Netherlands), Master Sciences du Management
Spécialité Management et Technologies de l’Information (recognised in France) and Master of
Science in Economics and Business Administration (recognised in Finland).
IMMIT is a two-year programme (120 ECTS) and is designed for students with an undergraduate
degree in IT, Business or Management. The programme is structured around four successive
tracks:
Fundamental of Management and multicultural environment track (IAE)
Fundamental of ITC and research track (TSE)
Integration and career tracks (Tilburg University)
Real life experience and thesis (IAE, TSE and Tilburg University)
INTERNATIONAL MASTER IN MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY (IMMIT)
120 cr
Major: Information Systems Science (incl. Master’s thesis)
60 cr
Minor: Management and Organization
27 cr
Language and communication studies
9 cr
Methodological studies
6 cr
Elective studies
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18 cr
THE COURSE SCHEDULE OF THE IMMIT PROGRAMME AT TSE
Courses and credits
1st year (timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I
II
III
IV
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I
II
III
Advanced studies in IS
TJPG
Master’s thesis (30)
TJSRM
Research methods (6)
TJS1
Management of ICT services (6)
TJS6
Software business (6)
TJSX
Special courses or other advance level courses in
Information Systems, spring term ( 6)
Language and communication
EN3
International Business Negotiations Skills (3)
EN10
Academic writing (3)
Optional or elective courses
SVF1
Finnish: Beginner’s Course 1 (2)
SVF2
Finnish: Beginner’s Course 2 (2)
TJSe2
Management of IS projects (6)
Courses offered by Turku Centre for Computing Science
(TUCS), discussed with TSE academic coordinator of IMMIT.
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IV
5. SUPPLEMENTARY AND METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES FOR
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Supplementary Studies for the Master’s Degree
Supplementary studies cover studies that supplement the earlier degree of students chosen to
complete a Master’s degree. Supplementary studies aim to provide students with sufficient
prerequisites to complete their Master’s degree. Supplementary studies are defined studentspecifically based on his or her earlier studies. The level of supplementary studies is basic and
intermediate.
Supplementary Studies for the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) Degree or Corresponding Degree
Completed Abroad
If the major studies of the corresponding Bachelor’s degree completed abroad are more limited
than in the Finnish B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree, students must supplement their major
studies.
Students who have completed the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree or corresponding degree
abroad or students who change their major need to have at least 48 cr in their major for the M.Sc.
(Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree, 18 cr of which can be included in the elective studies of the M.Sc.
(Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree. If students have previously completed studies in the same major
those studies will decrease the total amount of the studies to be completed.
In addition, completing the module TKMY3 is required as supplementary studies if no
corresponding studies have been completed before. The module TKMY3 can also be included in
the elective studies of the Master’s degree.
Supplementary Studies for Another Bachelor’s Degree than the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)
Degree
Supplementary Major Studies
Major studies must consist of at least 48 cr with the earlier studies taken into account. Part of
these supplementary studies can be included in the elective studies of the M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus.
Adm.) degree.
Supplementary Studies for Economics and Quantitative Methods in Economics
Students who have completed another Bachelor’s degree than the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)
degree must complete supplementary studies in Economics and Quantitative Methods in
Economics.
Supplementary and Methodological Studies for Master’s Degree Programmes
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
METHODOLOGICAL STUDIES
HOPS
Personal Study Plan
Personal Study Plan
-
I-IV
MENY2
Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research Process
4
I-IV
SUPPLEMENTARY STUDIES
LRYA
Bookkeeping (parts I and II)
5
-
LRYB
Introduction to Cost Accounting
4
-
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Introduction to Management and Organisation
4
-
MAY
Principles of Marketing
4
-
KVY
Basic Course in International Business
3
-
LOGY
Introduction to Operations & Supply Chain Management
5
-
YRY
Entrepreneurship
3
-
KTY1
Introduction to Microeconomics
3
-
KTY2
Introduction to Macroeconomics
3
-
TKMY1
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
3
I-II
TKMY2
Descriptive Statistics
3
not offered in
2014-15
TKMY3
Statistical Inference
3
-
TJK530
Bachelor’s Thesis
10
-
KV40
(GIM)
Diaspora resources, Innovation and International Business
4
-
KV41
(GIM)
Cross-cultural Management, Perspectives on Transnationalism
and Diaspora
4
-
KVK
(GIM)
Bachelor’s Thesis
10
III-IV
JOY
Supplementary studies LRYA Bookkeeping, MAY Principles of Marketing, and LOGY Introduction
to Operations & Supply Chain Management for Master’s Degree Programme students are
organised in cooperation with the Turku University of Applied Sciences. In order to participate in
these courses, students must apply for JOO study right. Application forms are available on the
JOOPAS webpage at www.joopas.fi or at the Office for Academic and Student Affairs.
Supplementing Language and Communication Studies
If students have not completed the basics of another foreign language, the basic studies must be
supplemented.
Supplementary Studies for the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Business Administration degree need to
supplement their studies with a maximum of 60 cr, and they consist of major studies 30-48 cr,
methodical studies 6 cr and possible basic studies of another foreign language 6 cr.
Major Studies
Major studies must be supplemented with a minimum of 30 cr and a maximum of 48 cr depending
on the earlier major studies completed. University-level studies and studies of a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree are taken into account case-specifically and might decrease the
amount of the supplementary studies. Part of the major studies can be included in the elective
studies of the Master’s degree.
As for students who have completed the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the
supplementary studies always include the Bachelor’s thesis 10 cr, but the polytechnic Master’s
thesis corresponds with the Bachelor’s thesis.
Compulsory Supplementary Methodological Studies for the Bachelor of Business
Administration Degree
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TKMY2 Descriptive Statistics
TKMY3 Statistical Inference
In total
3 cr
3 cr
6 cr
Supplementing Language and Communication Studies
If the student has not completed the basics of another foreign language, the basic studies must
be supplemented.
Supplementary studies for the Bachelor of Engineering degree
Major studies must consist of a minimum of 48 cr with the earlier studies taken into account. Part
of these supplementary studies can be included in the elective studies of the Master’s degree.
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6. SUBJECTS AND COURSES IN BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S
LEVELS
As a part of the normal curriculum for undergraduate and graduate degrees of the Turku School
of Economics, there are nearly 100 courses offered in English. Instruction in English is offered in
the following subject areas:













Accounting and Finance (LR)
Management and Organisation (JO)
Marketing (MA)
International Business (KV)
Operations & Supply Chain Management (LOG)
Entrepreneurship (YR)
Economics (KT)
Business Law (YJ)
Economic Geography (TM)
Quantitative methods in management (TKM)
Information Systems Science (TJ)
Futures Studies (FUTU)
Languages and Business Communication Studies
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (LR)
Teaching in Accounting and Finance consists of three main areas: financial accounting,
management accounting and finance. The key issues of financial accounting are bookkeeping,
financial disclosure information, tax issues, auditing and financial statement analysis. Those of
management accounting are costing, budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting,
responsibility accounting, cost management, and strategic management accounting. The key
issues of finance are financial markets, financial instruments and issues of corporate finance.
Learning in accounting and finance takes place through lectures, readings, class exercises,
teaching cases, discussion sessions, written reports, and software-based exercises. The courses
given in English deal with cost management, corporate responsibility reporting, accounting
information systems, understanding business numbers, international accounting, financial risk
management, advanced strategic management accounting, advanced management control
systems, strategy and business competence, business development laboratory: turning ideas into
business, financial modeling and simulation, advanced corporate finance, Asset Pricing and
Portfolio Theory and Special Topics in Corporate Valuation.
The following summary table includes the courses in Accounting and Finance lectured in English.
“I-IV” in the term column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of the
periods I and II, and spring term of the periods III and IV. Please also note that the “Advanced
Studies” are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Code
Course Title
cr
term
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
LR07, 3
Cost Management
3
I
LR07, 4
Corporate Responsibility Reporting
2
I
37
LR07,10/
KV18/
MA21
Ethical Issues in Finance and Responsible Investing
3
not offered
15-16
LR07, 11
Public Sector Accounting
2
not offered
15-16
LR07,12
Corporate Debt Financing
3
III-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
LRS4
International Accounting
6
III
LRS10
Financial Risk Management
4
III
LRS12
Advanced Strategic Management Accounting
6
not offered
15-16
LRS13
Advanced Management Control Systems
6
II
LOGS13/
KVS6/
LRS15
Strategy and Business Competence
4
III-IV
BIDS200
1/MAS19/
KVS7/TJ
S23/YRS
9/LRS19
Business Development Laboratory: Turning Ideas into Business
7
III-IV
LRS25/
TKM9
Financial Modeling and Simulation
6
IV
LRS28/
TKMS13
Advanced Corporate Finance
6
IV
LRS31/
KTS16/
TKMS14
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Theory
6
not offered
15-16
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION (JO)
Research in Management and Organisation explores the various forms of collective activities that
become embodied and take place in firms and other organisations. The analytical levels used in
this research vary from individuals through organisational units to groups of organisations or
particular industries and fields. The conceptual lenses used in this research include organisational
psychology and sociology and various streams of contemporary management research such as
strategic management and human resource management. Currently, the individual researchers in
the management and organisation subject area are working on projects that address, for
example, institutional change, organisational identity and the relationships between business and
society.
Please note that the Advanced Studies are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral
degree levels.
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
JO13/KV16
38
Responsible Business: An Introduction
6
IV
YR6/JO8
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial
Mindset
6
I
TM4/JO14
Geographies of Firms and Industries
6
I
JOS1
Advanced Organisational Behaviour
6
II
JOS2
Organisations in their Environments
6
I
ADVANCED STUDIES
JOS3/KVS17
International Human Resource Management
6
III
JOS4/KVS18
International Comparative Management
6
IV
TMS2/JOS6
Global Responsible Business
6
IV
TMS47/ KVS16/
JOS13/
TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System
6
not
offered
2015-16
MARKETING (MA)
Marketing deals with the key success factors in the emergence, development and growth of
business. It is a function of an organisation and a process for creating, communicating and
delivering value for customers in ways that benefit the organisation and its stakeholders. Students
can choose from a wide variety of marketing courses based on both business-to-business and
consumer marketing. Advanced courses on innovative marketing, brand management, business
networks, international innovations, and developing service business are given in English.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term is formed of
periods I and II, and spring term is formed of periods III and IV. Please also note that the
Advanced Studies are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Marketing
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
MA24
Sales Management
6
IV
MA27
Lean Software Startup
6
-
KV4/ MA13/YR10
Exports and SME Internationalisation
6
IV
KV3/MA14
Business Marketing
6
III
LR07, 10/KVS18/
/MA21
Ethical Issues in Finance and Responsible Investing
3
III-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
MAS11
Business Market Management
6
III
MAS12/KVS3
Strategising in Business Networks
6
IV
39
MAS13
Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
6
I-IV
MAS21/KVS52
Innovations and New Business Opportunities
6
III
MAS22
Marketing of Knowledge-intensive Business
6
IV
MAS23/KVS55
Developing Service Business
6
not offered in
2014-15
KVS5/MAS24
Managing International Innovation Development
6
I
BIDI0003/MAS25/
KVS7/TJS28/
YRS9/LRS19
Business Development Laboratory
7
III-IV
MAS31
Strategic Brand Management
6
I
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (KV)
The business environment today is highly international. In order to succeed in this competing
environment, firms need access to personnel well-trained in international business skills. Not only
are foreign languages essential, but employees and managers also need to understand foreign
cultures and ways of doing business. Students majoring in IB gain a wide understanding of the
complexities of business in a globalising world. They learn how small firms internationalise, which
factors and processes support or hamper this development and how eventually multinational
enterprises are created. This enables graduates to work as managers or experts in globally
operating firms or organisations, international entrepreneurs or qualified researchers in the
international business environment. Most of the courses are taught in English. Learning by doing
is emphasised, and in many courses students prepare reports and work on cases in groups.
Computerised simulation programmes facilitate the learning of multinational enterprise
management and decision making in the dynamic field of international business.
Courses recommended for exchange students:
Basic and Intermediate Studies
KV1 International Business Management
KV2/TM34/YR9 Business Intelligence and the Global Business Environment
KV3/MA14 Business Marketing
KV4/MA13/YR10 Exports and SME Internationalisation
KV21/TM37 Eastern Europe and Central Asia Twenty Years Later
KV22 /TM32 The Russian Market Economy
KV23/TM33 Business in the Baltic Sea Region
KV24/TM36 Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe
KV30 Managing across Cultures
KV31/TM35 Doing Business in Asia-Pacific
KV32 India as Business Environment
Advanced Studies
KVS1International Business Strategy
KVS4 International Mergers and Acquisitions
KVS8 International Marketing Management
KVS9 International Entrepreneurship
KVS10/TMS32 The Development of the EU – Russia Economic Relations
KVS11 Business Prospects in the Arctic
KVS12 The EU as a Business Environment
KVS13 New Challenges of Global Business
40
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of the
periods I and II, and spring term of the periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced
Studies are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
International Business
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
KV1
International Business Management
6
I
KV2/TM34/YR9
Business Intelligence and the Global Business
Environment
6
II
KV3/MA14
Business Marketing
6
III
KV4/MA13/YR10
Exports and SME Internationalisation
6
IV
KV6
Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment
3 or 6
II
KV11/YR10
International Innovation Management as Design
6
I-II and IIIIV
LR07, 10
/KV18//MA21
Ethical Issues in Finance and Responsible Investing
3
III-IV
KV21/TM37
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Twenty Years Later
3
I-IV
KV22/TM32
The Russian Market Economy
3
I-IV
KV23/TM33
Business in the Baltic Sea Region
6
II
KV24/TM36
Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe
6
III
KV30
Managing across Cultures
2, 4, 6
I
KV31/TM35
Doing Business in Asia-Pacific
3
IV
KV32
India as Business Environment
3
III
KV90
Location-Specific Studies
1-6
I-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
KVS1
International Business Strategy
6
I-II
MAS12/KVS3
Strategising in Business Networks
6
IV
KVS4
International Mergers and Acquisitions
6
IV
KVS5/ MAS24
Managing International Innovation Development (intensive)
6
I
LOGS13/ KVS6/
LTS15
Strategy and Business Competence
4
III-IV
BIDI0003/MAS25/
KVS7/TJS28/
YRS9/LRS19
Business Development Laboratory
7
III-IV
6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
KVS8
International Marketing Management
41
KVS9
International Entrepreneurship
6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
KVS10/
TMS32
The Development of the EU – Russia Economic Relations
6
IV
KVS11
Business Prospects in the Arctic
6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
KVS12
The EU as a Business Environment
6
II
KVS13
New Challenges of Global Business
6
I
TMS47/KVS16/
JOS13/
TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System
6
IV
JOS3/KVS17
International Human Resource Management
6
III
LOGS22/TMS49/
KVS19
Trade and Transport Facilitation
6
II
MAS21/KVS52
Innovations and New Business Opportunities
6
III
KVS53
Project Management and Innovation
6
IV
KVS54
Special Themes in Innovation Management
2, 4, 6
I-IV
MAS23/KVS55
Developing Service Business
6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
TMS48/KVS56
Innovation, Clusters and Regional Development
6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
KVS57
Multinational Management
2
IV
KVS90
Location-Specific Studies
1-6
I-IV
KVPG
Master’s Thesis
30
I-IV or III-II
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (LOG, FORMERLY LOGISTICS)
Operations & Supply Chain Management is concerned with the planning, implementation and
controlling of the forward and reverse flows of a company’s material, as well as the related
information and financial processes, with the purpose of serving the market efficiently regarding
time, flexibility and costs. The studies convey a holistic view of companies’ material, information
and financial flows from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Specific fields of logistics
such as procurement, manufacturing, warehousing and transport are addressed, along with the
methods of supply chain management research. The courses deal with logistics management,
operations across company boundaries and within networks, from the perspective of industries,
retailers, and logistics service providers.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of the
periods I and II, and spring term of the periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced
Studies are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Operations & Supply Chain Management (Formerly Logistics)
42
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
LOG1/TM44
Supply Chain Management
6
I
LOG3
Purchasing and Supply Management
6
III
ADVANCED STUDIES
LOGS13/ KVS6/
LTS15
Strategy and Business Competence
4
III-IV
LOGS22/TMS49/
KVS19
Trade and Transport Facilitation
6
II
Learning outcomes
Operations & Supply Chain Management is concerned with the planning, implementation and
controlling of the forward and reverse flows of a company's material, as well as the related
information and financial processes, with the purpose of serving the market efficiently regarding
time, flexibility and costs. The studies convey a holistic view of companies' material, information
and financial flows from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Specific fields of logistics
such as procurement, manufacturing, warehousing and transport are addressed, along with the
methods of supply chain management research. The courses deal with logistics management,
operations across company boundaries and within networks, from the perspective of industries,
retailers, and logistics service providers.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of the
periods I and II, and spring term of the periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced
Studies are only available for students at the Master's or Doctoral degree levels.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YR)
In a constantly changing environment, the role of entrepreneurship is highly valuable for
organisations and individuals. Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behaviour is about creating
new opportunities and novel solutions under uncertainty. At the Turku School of Economics
entrepreneurship is one of the strategic areas. Here, the strength of entrepreneurship studies is
embedded with the faculty’s close connection to research in entrepreneurship. At the Turku
School of Economics entrepreneurship studies cover the processes of entrepreneurship and
innovation from the point of view of individuals, firm, and the society. The entrepreneurship
courses focus on opportunity recognition, creation, and exploitation at different stages of business
life cycle: new venture creation as well as firm growth in any kind of organisations from small new
firms to large established global companies and public sector organisations. In addition, individual
and societal perspectives to entrepreneurship are emphasised. Entrepreneurship studies
underscore students’ active role in learning as case studies, group works, and intensive
collaboration with businesses are widely exploited.
Please note that YRS1 is available only for students majoring in Entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
YR1
Opportunity Creation and Assessment
6
II
YR2
Venture Creation
6
IV
YR3
Managing a Growing Business
6
IV
YR5
Entrepreneurship and Society
6
II
43
Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Business Intelligence and the Global Business
Environment
YR6/JO8
KV2/TM34/YR9
6
III
6
II
I-IV
KV11/YR10
International Innovation Management as Design
6
FUTS2244
Career Management
2
ONLY FOR GIM MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME STUDENTS
YRGIM
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
1
I
ADVANCED STUDIES
YRS1
Theoretical Perspectives and Current Issues in
Entrepreneurship Research
6
I
YRS2
Special Topic: Innovation and Value Creation
6
III
TMS47/KVS16/
JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System
6
IV
YRSe5
Advanced Readings in Entrepreneurship
6
II
YRS6
Multidisciplinary Framework for Entrepreneurship
6
I
FUTUS4/YRS7
Strategic Foresight
6
IV
BIDI0003/
MAS25/KVS7/
TJS23/YRS9/ LRS19
Business Development Laboratory
7
YRPG
Master’s Thesis
30
I-IV
ECONOMICS (KT)
Research in Economics focuses on themes central to modern economics. The Department of
Economics in TSE is especially strong in microeconomics and econometrics. Also banking,
macroeconomics and real estate economics are well represented. Other visible research fields
are institutional and evolutionary economics.
The Department of Economics offers studies for degrees in Economics and in Economics and
Business Administration. A student graduating from Social Sciences (Econ.) possesses deep
knowledge in micro-, macroeconomics and econometrics. Economics and Business
Administration studies focus on business and financial markets.
I-IV in the term column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term is formed of periods I
and II, and spring term is formed of periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced Studies
are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Economics
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
KT4/KV13
International Economics
6
II
KT8
Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
6
not offered
15-16
KT18
Economic Integration
6
IV
KT29
Money, Banking and International Finance
6
not offered
15-16
44
ADVANCED STUDIES
KTS24
Advanced Econometrics
10
III
LRS31/KTS
16/TKMS14
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Theory
6
IV
Seminar in Environmental Policy
6
not offered
15-16
KTS26
Basic Game Theory
6
III
KTS28/LRS
33/TKMS15
Time Series Models and Forecasting
6
IV
Advanced Course in Public Economics
6
not offered
15-16
KTS18
KTS33
BUSINESS LAW (YJ)
In Business Law the focal research areas are company law, legislation governing securities
markets, tax law, especially business taxation, the law of contracts, international business law,
legislation governing transportation, and marketing legislation. EU legislation is another area of
interest in Business Law.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of periods I
and II, and spring term of periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced Studies are only
available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Business Law
Code
Course Title
ECTS
credits
period
6
I-II/III-IV
6
I
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
YJ13
Securities and Company Law
(Essay)
ADVANCED STUDIES
YJS4
International Taxation
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (TM)
Economic Geography is concerned with the spatial distribution of economic activities, their
relations to each other, and the dynamics of regional change. Courses in economic geography at
the TSE cover such topics as geography of the firm, marketing geography, retail geography,
consumer spatial behaviour, geography of innovation, corporate social responsibility, regional
planning, geography of travel and tourism, and geographical information systems (GIS).
The following table shows all the courses lectured in English next academic year. I-IV in the
period column refers to the four periods of the academic year. Autumn term consists of the
periods I and II, spring term of the periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced Studies
are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Economic Geography
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
5
III-IV
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
TMe2
Globalisation and Corporate Responsibility
45
KV22/TM32
The Russian Market Economy
3
-
KV23/TM33
Business in the Baltic Sea Region
6
II
KV2/TM34/YR9
Business Intelligence and the Global Business Environment
6
II
KV31/TM35
Doing Business in Asia-Pacific
3
IV
KV24/TM36
Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe
6
III
KV21/TM37
Eastern Europe and Central Asia 25 Years Later
3
-
TM4/JO14
Geographies of Firms and Industries
6
I
LOG1/TM44
Supply Chain Management
6
I
ADVANCED STUDIES
TMS2/JOS6
Global Responsible Business
6
IV
KVS10/
TMS32
The Development of the EU – Russia Economic Relations
6
IV
TMS47/KVS16/
JOS13/
TUTUS30/
YRS3
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System
6
IV
TMS48/KVS56
Innovation, Clusters and Regional Development
6
not
offered in
2014-15
LOGS22/TMS49/
KVS19
Trade and Transport Facilitation
6
II
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT (TKM)
The main research areas in Quantitative Methods in Management are stochastic control theory
and applications, mathematical finance in general, real options, and risk management. Moreover,
given the recent developments in the financial industry, special emphasis has been placed on
developing simple and efficient techniques for solving free boundary problems that arise in
models considering irreversible decision making, the valuation of real investment opportunities,
and the pricing of American contingent contracts.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term consists of periods I
and II and spring term of periods III and IV. Please also note that the Advanced Studies are only
available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Quantitative Methods In Management
Code
Course Title
ECTS
credits
Period
I-II
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
TKMY1
Introduction to Financial Mathematics
3
TKMY2
Descriptive Statistics
3
TKMY3
Statistical Inference
3
LRS25/ TKM9
Financial Modeling and Simulation
6
46
IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
LRS28/
TKMS13
Advanced Corporate Finance
6
IV
TKMS16
Statistical Methods
3
III
LRS31/
KTS16/
TKMS14
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Theory
6
not offered
15-16
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE (TJ)
Research in Information Systems Science analyses the role of information technology in business
and organisations and studies the management of information resources, especially from the
network point of view. The areas of study are central to business operations of any organisation,
and the results can be directly applied within business management. The department of
Management is a member of the Turku Centre for Computer Science (TUCS), which is a joint
institution of the two universities in Turku.
Please note that the Advanced Studies are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral
degree levels.
Information Systems Science
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
TJ15
ICT Infrastructure
6
III
TJ24
Usability Testing
5
I-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
TJS1
Management of ICT Services
6
III
TJSe2
Management of IS Projects
6
II
TJS5
Healthcare Information Systems
2, 4 or 6
I
TJS6
6
IV
TJS13
Software Business
Special Courses:
Information Systems Resarch on Games
IT Governance
Management of Information System Security
6
6
6
III
I-II
II
TJS16
Information Technology & Ethics
5
TJS8
I-II
not offered
2015-16
not offered
2015-16
TJS17
Enterprise Architecture
6
TJS18
Knowledge Work
10
TJS19
Master's Projects – Special Projects
10
I-IV
TJS20
BIDI0003/
MAS25/KVS7/
TJS23/YRS9/
LRS19
Exercise Project
3-6
I-IV
7
I-IV
Business Development Laboratory
ONLY FOR MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME STUDENTS
TJSRM
Research Methods
6
III-IV
TJPG
Master’s thesis
30
I-IV
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FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU)
Futures Studies is a new emerging field of research. As the future does not exist yet, the field
studies the future projections of and discontinuities in past trends and current views of the longterm future. Futures Studies is interested in the probable futures, possible futures and preferred
futures. As a societal action, futures studies aim to serve private and public decision-makers by
outlining alternative long-term strategies in a changing operational environment. As an academic
field of research, Futures Studies generates knowledge of the ways and processes of how
individuals and organisations deal with the uncertain future. Typical research questions in the field
are focused to the epistemology of knowledge about the future, the methodological development
of futures studies tools and analyses of alternative futures of a clear topic or a more general
theme. Futures Studies is an interdisciplinary field, where rather wide topics are analysed and the
results and approaches of more traditional disciplines meet.
You can study Futures Studies as a Major Subject in the two-year Master’s degree programme
and in the four-year Postgraduate progamme at the Turku School of Economics (TSE) in the
University of Turku. The Major of Futures Studies is organised by Finland Futures Research
Centre (FFRC).
More information about the programme and courses: [email protected]
Futures Studies offers complementary approaches and methods to other Major Subjects of the
Turku School of Economics. Students that have Futures Studies as their major subject are
encouraged to study other subjects at TSE as minors.
I-IV in the period column refers to the four periods, respectively. Autumn term is formed of periods
I and II, and spring term is formed of periods III and IV. Please also note that the “Advanced
Studies” are only available for students at the Master’s or Doctoral degree levels.
Futures Studies
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
FUTU1
Foundations of Futures Studies
5
I
FUTU2
Scenario Thinking
4
I
FUTU3
Career Management
2
I-IV
FUTURES1
How can we explore the future?
5
III-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
FUTUS1
Ethics of Future Studies
5
II
FUTUS2
Futures research methods
8
III
FUTUS3
Systems Thinking
6
III-IV
FUTUS4
Strategic Foresight
6
IV
FUTUS5
Futures Case Evaluation
8
II
FUTUS6
Futures research methods in practice
6
IV
FUTUS7
Global challenges and sustainable futures
6
not offered
in 2015-16
FUTUS8
Changing Futures Themes
6
not offered
in 2015-16
48
TMS47/
KVS16/
JOS13/
TUTUS30
Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System
6
IV
FUTUPG
Master’s Thesis
30
I-IV
LANGUAGES AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION STUDIES









Business English
Business Spanish
Business French
Business Swedish
Business German
Finnish Language and Business Communication
Business Russian
Business Chinese
Business Japanese
In the following summary tables, you can find the language courses taught at TSE in English or
via the target language. Therefore, they are particularly recommended for Master’s Degree
programme students and exchange students. Please note that some of the courses are book
exams or courses that involve alternative methods of study; e.g. the exam can be taken by
reading the course literature. For further information, please contact the person in charge of the
language in question.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
Helinä Lehmus ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
Recommended for Master’s Degree programme students and exchange students:
EN3
International Business Negotiations Skills
3
I-II / III-IV
EN13
Intercultural Communication for Cross-Cultural Team Building
3
I-II / II /
IV
Other available courses:
EN2
The Language of Advertising, Marketing and Branding
2
I-II / III-IV
EN5
International Presentation Skills
2
I, II, III, IV
EN7
Effective Managerial Communication
2
I-II / III-IV
EN10
Academic Writing (only Master’s Degree programme students)
3
I-II / III-IV
EN11
Business in the Media
2
I, II, III, IV
EN12
Independent Studies (only Master’s Degree programme
students)
1-5
I, II, III, IV
EN14
Pronunciation in Business English
2
I-II / III-IV
Please note that the group size for the above mentioned courses is limited.
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BUSINESS SPANISH
Kristina Lindgren ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
ES5
Advanced Oral Communication
2
I
ES7
Oral Business Communication (intermediate)
2
I-II
ES9
Latin American Economy (advanced)
2
IV
ES10
Independent Studies
1-5
I-II / III-IV
ES13
Hispanic Studies
2
I-II / III-IV
ES14
Spain Today (intermediate)
1
I-II / III-IV
ES15
Contemporary Spain (advanced)
2
I-II / III-IV
ES16
Latin America Today (intermediate)
1
I-II / III-IV
ES17
Contemporary Latin America (advanced)
2
I-II / III-IV
ES19
Spanish Blog (advanced)
2-3
I, II III, IV
BUSINESS FRENCH
Eeva Boström ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
RA1Cb
Business French
3
III-IV
RA3
Business Oral and Writing Skills
3
III-IV
RA8
Practical French
3
III-IV
RA10
Spoken Business French 1
2
II
RA13
Spoken Business French 2
2
III
RA16
Tandem French-Finnish
2
I-II
RA19
Contemporary France
3
I, IV
RA21
Reading Comprehension
2
II, IV
BUSINESS SWEDISH
Esko Kukkasniemi ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
RU6
Swedish in Finland
2
IV
RU10
Discussion
2
III-IV
RU12
Norwegian for Business
2
III-IV, not
offered
2014-15
RU13
Business Life in Scandinavia
3
III-IV
RU17
Business Communication in Swedish AND German
2
III
50
RU20
Swedish for Foreigners
2
I-II
BUSINESS GERMAN
Hanna Ruska-Becker ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
SA1Bc
Oral Business Communication 1 (intermediate)
2
I / III-IV
SA1Ca
Business German 1
2
I-II
SA1Cc
Oral Business Communication 1 (advanced)
2
IV
SA4
Spoken Business Communication
1-2
I-II
SA8
Cultural Business Knowledge
1-3
I, not
offered
2015-16
SA10
Advanced Business German 2
3
III-IV
SA12
Intercultural Communication
3
I-II
SA18/KV35
Strategies for Internationalisation
3
II
FINNISH LANGUAGE AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Riitta Koskimies ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
SVF1a
Finnish for Foreigners: Beginners’ Course 1a
2
I / II / III
SVF1b
Finnish for Foreigners: Beginners’ Course 1b
2
II / IV
SVF2a
Finnish for Foreigners: Beginners' Course II A
2
III
SVF2b
Finnish for Foreigners: Beginners' Course II B
2
IV
BUSINESS RUSSIAN
Eeva Talvitie ([email protected])
Code
Course Title
VE9
Independent Studies
Credits
Period
1-5
I-II / III-IV
51
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT STUDY MODULE
The objective of the study module is to increase knowledge of information security at the
organisational level, familiarise students with the relevant areas of information security
management and inter-organisational contracts. After completing the module, the students will be
able to understand information security in an organisation as a whole and to participate in the
management, evaluation and development of information security.
Furthermore, students will know the principles, which contribute to good information system
governance and its development. In particular, the students will understand and recognise the
importance of business continuity and will be capable of evaluating, planning and implementing
continuity practices required for avoiding and surviving IT or information system disruptions.
Students majoring in information systems science or computer science would benefit from
knowledge of information security principles and implementation. On the other hand, students
majoring in more technical sciences would benefit from understanding the organisatorial and
managerial aspects of information security.
Information security will be examined from the societal, organisational and individual levels in the
study module. On elective courses, management of information security and systems will be
studied from essential perspectives of ethics, services, project management, and IT governance.
COMPLETING THE STUDY MODULE
Study module may be included in Master’s or Doctoral degree. Student has to complete at least
25 cr of the following courses in order to study module to be registered in diploma.
Information Security Management Study Module
Code
Course Title
Credits
COMPULSORY COURSES (17-20 credits)
Turku School of Economics, Information Systems Science
TJS8
Special Course: Knowledge Management - Information
Security
6
TJS13
Management of Information System Security*
6
TJS17
Enterprise Architecture
6
or
Faculty of Law
ProActive Contracting and Risk Management
5-8
ELECTIVE COURSES (including the compulsory courses at least 25 cr)
Turku School of Economics, Information Systems Science
TJS16
Information Technology and Ethics
5
TJS1
Management of ICT Services
6
TJSe2
Management of IS Projects
6
TJS8
IT Governance
6
5
Faculty of Law
ProActive Law and the Prevention and Resolution of
Disputes
52
5-8
BALTIC SEA BUSINESS & SOCIETY STUDY MODULE
Comprehensive understanding of the region. strong economic growth and an emphasis placed on
economic issues have been characteristic of many of the countries in the baltic sea region, which
has had an impact on their societies, politics and cultures. on the other hand, the business
cultures of the countries in the baltic sea region cannot be understood without understanding their
societies and politics.
Baltic Sea region is one of the most important geographical areas of focus for Southwest Finland
and the city of Turku. Baltic Sea Business & Society Study Module of the Turku School of
Economics and the University of Turku is a part of a larger process which aims to support the
profiling of Finland – specifically Southwest Finland – as an expert of the Baltic Sea and to
produce more competitive experts and research on the field. Nationally and internationally, both of
these are on an ever—increasing demand. The module is designed to supply the students with
the skills needed to work both in business and in expert positions in the public sector (the EU, as
well as the public administrations and local governments of the different countries in the Baltic
Sea region) and in the third sector (e.g. civic organisations).
The study module consists of courses offered by both the TSE’s International Business and
UTU’s Baltic Sea Region Studies Master’s Programme. These courses vary annually according to
each year’s curricula. The student must carry out at least 25 credits worth of courses from the
options offered so that he/she can receive a separate mark to his/her degree certificate for the
Baltic Sea Business & Society Study Module. The study module must include at least 6 credits
from the courses below offered by TSE’s International Business and at least 5 credits from the
courses below offered by UTU’s Baltic Sea Region Studies Master’s Programme. Otherwise, the
student is free to select any courses below that he/she wants to include in the study module.
NB: The student must carry out at least 25 credits worth of courses per degree in order for the
study module to be registered in his/her degree certificate.
The students of TSE register to the courses at the beginning of the course, unless mentioned
otherwise in the course description.
Baltic Sea Business & Society Study Module
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
International Business, at least 6 cr
KV22/TM32
The Russian Market Economy
3
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KV23/TM33
Business in the Baltic Sea Region
6
II
KV24/TM36
Investment Opportunities in Eastern Europe
6
III
KVS10/TMS32
Development of EU-Russia Economic Relations
6
IV
Baltic Sea Region Studies Study Module, at least 5 cr
BSRM3202
Spatial policies and planning in the Baltic Sea Region
5
II
BSRM3204
European Integration and State Transformation in the European
5
II
BSRS0025
Energy, Shipping and Sustainable Development in the Baltic Sea
Region
5
II
BSRM3209
Baltic Sea Area Regional Dynamic and Challenges
5
III
BSRM3205
Cross-Border Areas in the Baltic Sea Region: Borders, Identity
and Everyday Life
5
IV
INNOVATION AND BUSINESS CREATION STUDY MODULE 25 CR
The Innovation and Business Creation is a multidisciplinary study module that is based on diverse
capabilities within different disciplines at Turku School of Economics and Development Services
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at the Brahea Centre. The module is designed to provide students with a concise skills set to
enhance knowledge and understanding of innovation as drivers for value and economic renewal;
and facilitate the comprehension of business as means for achieving sustainable development
within new ventures.
This study module helps students to understand and exploit the innovation potential in different
disciplines which is achieved through an introductory course generating the basis and
fundamentals for both business majors and novice business students from other faculties. On a
higher level the module is focusing to operationalize this understanding to apply knowledge about
innovation and business management in different settings and to allow for analysis of
organisational solutions and managerial actions and their conceptual and empirical explanations.
To further advance the learning process the student have the opportunity to integrate their
operational sense making of innovation and business creation in the context of their own major
studies. Besides the knowledge and skills these studies are targeting to facilitate business and
entrepreneurial mind-set and behaviour.
After completing the module the student is equipped with working tools for a real business startup and with an understanding of business development process from the very beginning of a new
venture. The student will learn adequate academic and practical skills to be utilised in the modern
knowledge intensive business, including for example project management skills, problem solving,
creativity and innovation management.
There is a restricted attendance in the study module which is open for all faculties of the
University of Turku and for certain specified Master’s degree students in Åbo Akademi University.
The studies begin annually in September. The students are selected based on their motivation,
prior studies and study merits. The application period, process and selection criteria in detail and
more information at:
http://www.utu.fi/fi/yksikot/braheadevelopment/koulutus/tutkintokoulutus/Sivut/Innovation-andBusiness-Creation.aspx
The student will complete three to four obligatory core courses (18-21 ECTS valid 2015-2016)
(15-21 ECTS valid 2014-2015) and in addition select optional course(s) according to their degree
and programme regulations and own personal interest. Please notice that some courses have
restricted attendance and only limited number of student places annually. The list of available
elective courses may vary in different years.
The structure of the Innovation and Business Creation study module:
Obligatory Core courses (18-21 ECTS valid 2015-2016) (15-21 ECTS valid 2014-2015)
BIDI0002 Introduction to Innovation and Business, 5 ECTS valid 2015-2016 3 or 5 ECTS valid
2014-2015
BIDI1002 Intermediate Course on Business Management of Start-ups, 3 ECTS (for non-business
majors only)
BIDI0004 Special Topic Studies, 6 ECTS (valid 2015-2016) 5-6 ECTS (valid 2014-2015)
BIDI0003 Business Development Laboratory: Turning Ideas into Business, 7 ECTS
Elective special courses (4-10 ECTS)
BIDI1005 Start-up Journey, 10 ECTS
BIDI0005 Advanced Special Topic Studies, 4-9 ECTS (valid 2015-2016) 5-9 ECTS (valid 20142015)
KVS54 Special Themes in Innovation Management, 2 or 4 ECTS
TJS17 Enterprise Architecture, 6 ECTS
TJS6 Software Business, 6 ECTS
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7. STUDIES AND COURSES IN POSTGRADUATE DEGREES
Doctoral education of Turku School of Economics aims at training of experts for the needs of
business, society and academic community. It offers scientific research training to solve relevant,
current and anticipated problems related to business, economy and society. At Turku School of
Economics, doctoral candidates may complete the following doctoral degrees:
Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration
Doctor of Social Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy
The degrees can be completed in the following fields:
Accounting and Finance
Management and Organisation
Marketing
International Business
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Entrepreneurship
Business Law
Economics
Economic Geography
Quantitative Methods in Management
Information Systems Science
Futures Studies
The degrees of Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration and Doctor of
Philosophy can be completed in all majors. In addition, the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences
can be taken in the major of Economics.
Turku School of Economics is responsible for the Doctoral Programme of Turku School of
Economics. Doctoral candidates at TSE may also belong to another multidisciplinary doctoral
programme at the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The degree is always granted
by Turku School of Economics.
The aims of and requirements for postgraduate studies
Having completed his/her postgraduate degree the student has:
1) good familiarity with the field of research and the ability to independently and critically apply the
methods of scientific research within it
2) familiarity with the historical development, fundamental questions and research methods of the
discipline (or disciplines) related to his/her field of research as well as their social relevance
3) familiarity with philosophy of science
4) familiarity with Economic Sciences/Social Sciences and his/her own field of research to the
extent which allows the student to understand the research results from these fields and to follow
the fields’ development
5) complete readiness for working life in expertise and development duties as well as in
international cooperation
THE DEGREES OF DOCTOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION, DOCTOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
According to the degree structure, the doctoral degree consists of at least 240 credits. As a fulltime student, the doctoral degree can be completed in four years. Postgraduate studies consist of
60 credits. Advanced studies offered for the Master’s degree can also be used to a limited extent
as part of postgraduate studies. The most important part of the doctoral degree is the doctoral
dissertation. The doctoral degree may be completed after the licentiate degree or without a
licentiate phase. Most postgraduate students proceed to the doctoral degree directly from
completing the Master’s degree. In order to complete a doctoral degree, the student must:
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1) complete the studies required in the degree requirements and more precisely described
in the curriculum
2) compose a doctoral thesis which shows his/her ability to produce new scientific
information and defend it in a public defence of a doctoral thesis. The thesis must be a
presentation which is based on independent research on a subject within one of TSE’s
scientific fields.
The studies for the degrees of Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration,
Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Social Sciences comprise of the following:
DOCTORAL DEGREE
240 cr
1. General postgraduate studies
16 cr
2. Postgraduate studies in major subject
32 cr
3. Elective studies
12 cr
4. Doctoral dissertation
If the student has already completed the Licentiate degree (Licentiate of Economics and Business
Administration or Licenciate of Social Sciences), he/she does not have to complete 1-3 in the
doctoral degree (Doctor of Science in Economis and Business Administration or Doctor of Social
Sciences).
THE DOCTORAL THESIS
The doctoral thesis must be a presentation which is based on independent research on a subject
within one of TSE’s scientific fields. The doctoral thesis may be a monograph or a compilation
thesis comprising of several scientific publications on the same subject, manuscripts accepted for
publication, or other works which fulfil the corresponding scientific criteria, and a synthesis part
which specifies the research problem, its motivation and scientific position, the research aims,
methods, results and conclusions. The publications can also include collaborative publications if
the student’s independent contribution to them can be shown. Compiled works are defined in
closer detail in separate guidelines.
The application for the preliminary examination of the doctoral thesis must be submitted to the
Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies with one copy of the complete thesis manuscript.
After hearing the Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies, the Vice Dean responsible for
research and postgraduate education appoints at least two thesis examiners, who are from
outside TSE and hold at least a doctoral degree, and one of whom is at least a docent or has
equivalent competence.
After completing the preliminary examination, the examiners must declare whether the thesis
holds scientific value which fulfils the criteria for a doctoral thesis. The preliminary examiners must
give their reasoned statement mainly within three months after the final manuscript has been
submitted to preliminary examination. After hearing the Committee for Research and Doctoral
Studies, the Vice Dean responsible for research and postgraduate education grants the thesis a
public examination permit (a printing permission) and appoints one or two opponents, at least one
of whom is a docent or has an equivalent qualification. Furthermore, the Vice Dean appoints a
TSE professor, who can also be emeritus/emerita, or, for a special reason, a holder of at least a
doctoral degree, to act as the custos (chairman of the defence). The custos is usually the
supervisor of the thesis.
The thesis must be published in a way which is approved by the Board of TSE. Additionally, the
thesis must be available for at least 10 days before the public examination at a location
designated by TSE, unless an exception is granted.
The Board of TSE grades the doctoral thesis on the basis of the opponents’ statement using the
following grades:
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laudatur
eximia cum laude approbatur
magna cum laude approbatur
cum laude approbatur
non sine laude approbatur
lubenter approbatur
approbatur.
Instructions by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies on grading the doctoral thesis
includes more specific information on the criteria for grading. The instructions are available on
TSE’s Internet and Intranet.
THE DEGREES OF LICENTIATE OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND
LICENTIATE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
The degrees of Licentiate in Economics and Business Administration and Licentiate of Social
Sciences are possible to complete as a transitional phase with the aim of completing the degree
of Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration or Doctor of Social Sciences. A
full-time student can complete the degree in two and a half years. In order to complete a
Licentiate degree, the student must:
1) complete the studies required in the degree requirements and more precisely described
in the curriculum
2) compose a licentiate thesis (90 credits) and defend it in a public licentiate seminar
The Licentiate degree (150 ECTS credits) comprises of the following:
LICENTIATE DEGREE
150
1. General postgraduate studies
16 cr
2. Postgraduate studies in major subject
32 cr
3. Elective studies
12 cr
4. Licentiate thesis
90 cr
THE LICENTIATE THESIS
The licentiate thesis must show the student’s good familiarity with the research field and the ability
to independently and critically apply the methods of scientific research and the ability to
scientifically approach a research task. Instead of a monograph as a licentiate thesis may be
accepted also several scientific publications on the same subject, manuscripts accepted for
publication, or other works which fulfil the corresponding scientific criteria, and a synthesis part
which specifies the research problem, its motivation and scientific position, the research aims,
methods, results and conclusions. The publications can also include collaborative publications if
the student’s independent contribution to them can be shown.
The application for the appointment of thesis examiners is submitted to the Committee for
Research and Doctoral Studies with one copy of the final licentiate thesis as an attachment. After
hearing the Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies, the Vice Dean responsible for
research and postgraduate education appoints two thesis examiners, at least one of whom must
come from the outside of TSE.
The licentiate thesis is presented in a public licentiate seminar organised by the major subject in
question. The event must be announced at least two weeks in advance.
The examiners appointed by the Vice Dean must give a reasoned written statement on the final
thesis. The Board of TSE grades the thesis on the basis of the examiners’ statement. When the
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Board approves a licentiate thesis, it must have access to the final, bound thesis. The licentiate
thesis is graded using the same grading scale as for doctoral theses.
ADMISSION TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME OF THE TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Selection criteria for postgraduate studies at TSE
The following selection criteria are used in order to ensure that the applicants with different
educational backgrounds have the necessary abilities to successfully complete academic
postgraduate studies:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Applicable degree and meeting the quality requirements thereof
Research plan
A schedule of the research and studies and plan for funding of the studies
Letter of motivation
Sufficient language skills
APPLICABLE DEGREE AND MEETING THE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS THEREOF
In Finland, eligible for studies leading to an academic postgraduate degree are those who have
1. an applicable higher university degree
2. an applicable higher polytechnic degree
3. an applicable education completed abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility
for corresponding higher education
1. Applicants with an applicable higher university degree from Finland
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at least 60 ECTS cr of previous studies in the major of the doctoral degree, of which at
least 18 ECTS cr in advanced studies
a minimum grade of cum laude approbatur for the Master’s thesis
at least a mark of “good”/performance above average for the major subject
2. Applicants with an applicable higher polytechnic degree
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at least 60 ECTS cr of previous studies in the major of the doctoral degree
in addition, the candidate is required to complete 30 ECTS cr of supplementary studies
which are university-level, advanced studies in the major of the doctoral degree. The
supplementary studies must include methodological studies, and they must be completed
before granting of the study right for the doctoral degree
the degree completed needs to include a thesis equivalent to a Finnish Master's thesis
with a grade comparable to a grade "cum laude approbatur" on TSE's grading scale
at least a grade "good"/performance above average for the previous studies in the
major included in the polytechnic degrees and supplementary studies
3. Applicants with an applicable higher university degree from other countries than Finland
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at least 60 ECTS cr of previous studies in the major of the doctoral degree, of which at
least 18 ECTS cr in advanced studies
the degree completed needs to include a Master's thesis with at least a grade "good" or
an equivalent demonstration of research skills which the professor of the major of the
doctoral degree will evaluate
at least a mark of “good”/performance above average for the major subject
RESEARCH PLAN
The application must include a high-quality research plan (max 10 pages, excluding cover and list
of references) demonstrating the applicant’s capabilities for doctoral training. Based on the
research plan TSE will evaluate the suitability of the research topic in relation to the research
profile and expertise of the major subject.
The following should be clear from the research plan:
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research topic
grounds for topic selection
theoretical foundation for research
methods and potential data
scientific and societal novelty value
By including the research plan to the application the applicant gives permission for checking the
research plan with Turnitin OriginalityCheck (system for electrical plagiarism detection).
A SCHEDULE OF THE RESEARCH AND STUDIES AND PLAN FOR FUNDING OF THE
STUDIES
The application must include a schedule of the research and studies and plan for funding the
studies. As a full-time student, the doctoral degree can be completed in four years. As a rule in
the selection of students priority is given to applicants pursuing full-time studying and those who
are able to provide a realistic funding plan.
LETTER OF MOTIVATION
The application must include reasons for applying the right to pursue a doctoral degree (letter of
motivation).
SUFFICIENT LANGUAGE SKILLS
The applicants are required to have knowledge in Finnish or English language to be able to
participate in the teaching and communicate with the university staff. In practice, knowledge in the
English language is required always when working in an international science community.
Instructions on proving language skills are presented in TSE’s webpages.
TSE grants admission to approx. 35 doctoral candidates per year. In addition to the selection
criteria above, admission can be refused because of insufficient supervision resources in the
major.
Applicants for the Doctor of Science in Economics and Business Administration who have
previously completed a degree in some other field than business science must complete the
introductory studies in all business subjects, the basic studies in one subject in the field of
business sciences as well as separately specified supplementary studies in the major subject of
the doctoral degree, including methodological studies, before they can be accepted to study for a
postgraduate degree. Also an applicant who wants to change his/her major subject in the
postgraduate degree must complete at least 60 ECTS cr, of which 18 ECTS cr in advanced
studies, in the new major subject before admission.
Admission to pursue postgraduate studies for the Doctor of Philosophy degree can be granted to
an applicant with a degree in some other field than business science if the previous degree is
completed in a closely related field.
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APPLYING TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
The right to study for the degrees of Doctor of Science in Economics and Business
Administration, Doctor of Social Sciences and Doctor of Philosophy is applied with a separate
application form. The application deadlines are according to the applications periods of University
of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The application period is twice a year: in the spring term and
in the autumn term. The application perios are announced on webpages of the Doctoral
Programme of TSE. The application must specify the intended major subject, a postgraduate
study plan and a tentative research plan. Officially certified copy of the degree certificate and
official transcript of records (photocopies are accepted only from those who completed their
degree at University of Turku), official translations of degree certificate and transcript of records if
they are in some other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, research plan, schedule for
the research and studies, funding plan, letter of motivation, Curriculum Vitae, possible letters of
reference and possible other documents are enclosed with the application as instructed.
Applications are processed in the major subjects and by the Board of the Doctoral Programme of
TSE. The decision on admission is made by the Dean of TSE. Applicants will be informed on the
outcome.
FINANCING THE DOCTORAL TRAINING
Doctoral students are responsible for financing their own studies. University of Turku charges no
tuition fees and thus cannot offer financial assistance or job opportunities to doctoral candidates,
except in individual cases. More information on scholarships and grants offered by the University
of Turku and other organisations is available on the website of the University.
GUIDANCE, PERSONAL STUDY PLAN AND CHOOSING COURSES
Doctoral candidates are expected to be active in their studies. Doctoral candidates at TSE choose
their studies from the curricula of Turku School of Economics, courses offered by University of
Turku Graduate School (UTUGS), courses offered by national and international doctoral training
networks annd if possible from courses offered by other faculties of University of Turku. Doctoral
candidates may also take courses from other Finnish universities (see information on Flexible
Study Right - JOO Agreement from TSE’s Intranet). The doctoral studies are at postgraduate
level and also advanced studies can be included in the doctoral degree. Intermediate or basic
level courses are not accepted to a doctoral degree.
1–2 supervisors are appointed for each candidate. The supervisor needs to have a doctoral
degree or have otherwise profound familiarity with the field in question. A person working in
another university or organisation can also be appointed as a supervisor. However, at least one of
the supervisors needs to be employed by Turku School of Economics.
At the beginning of the doctoral training, the doctoral candidate and the supervisor draw up a
supervision plan in which they agree on the schedule of the doctoral studies and define both the
doctoral candidate’s and the supervisor’s responsibilities. In addition, every doctoral candidate
compiles a personal study plan. The plan should include the courses included in the doctoral
degree and their schedule. The doctoral candidate should also contemplate possible publications
and the extent to which his/her research is in line with the strategy of TSE. The personal study
plan is made during the first term of doctoral studies and it should be updated regularly.
INTERNATIONALITY IN DOCTORAL STUDIES
Internationality is a necessary element of doctoral studies and writing a doctoral dissertation. All
doctoral candidates are encouraged to engage in international collaboration. International
collaboration takes many forms and to be involved you can e.g. participate in international
scientific conferences and workshops in your field, write articles for international scientific
journals, visit a foreign university, complete international doctoral courses or participate in an
international research project e.g. by collecting material or writing joint articles.
Turku School of Economics is active in international doctoral training/research networks. Different
forms of interaction are e.g. visiting professors and researchers, researcher exchange,
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international joint supervision of doctoral theses, organizing conferences with international
partners and research collaboration.
Doctoral students are invited to participate in national and international experts’ guest lectures
and special seminars. The supervisor may by a separate agreement accept participation in these
as part of the doctoral degree. Participating in international seminars and conferences and the
international science community is an essential part of doctoral training. International science
communities are foreign universities, scientific organisations, associations and research groups.
Many of those publish journals and edit publication series, which every researcher should take
advantage of when striving for international level in publishing.
All researchers should be members of scientific associations in his/her field of research. Through
these the researcher can follow development and make contacts with researcher colleagues. A
membership in a scientific association is normally personal, but also a university can be a
member. Information on the associations of your field is available from the professors and
research at TSE.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON STUDYING
REGISTRATION FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR
Every student needs to register as an attending or a non-attending student for each academic
year. Only attending students can complete courses, take exams and graduate. The registration
period for the academic year 2015–2016 is 20 May – 4 September 2015.
Doctoral candidates can pay a voluntary Student Union fee. Those who wish to do so register as
attending students by paying the fee. Others can register in NettiOpsu or by handing in the
registration letter to the Student Services of the University of Turku.
CREDIT TRANSFER
Degree students of TSE can include credits completed in other universities in their degree or use
them to replace credits already in the study structure. The credits in question need to meet the
requirements set for doctoral studies at TSE. More information on the credit transfer process and
the necessary application forms are available on TSE’s Intranet pages.
COMMUNICATIONS
Current notices concerning the doctoral students of TSE are available on the Intranet (at
https://intranet.utu.fi/en/units/tse/studying/). The coordinator of the doctoral programme sends
actively information on courses, UTUGS, available funding opportunities and conferences to
doctoral students. Also the departments might send notices by email to doctoral candidates who
should thus read their UTU email regularly.
THE BOARD OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAMME OF TSE (COMMITTEE FOR RESEARCH AND
DOCTORAL STUDIES)
The tasks of the board of the doctoral programme are especially to:
1. organise a call for applications regarding the right to pursue a doctoral degree 2–4 times
per year in co-operation with the participating faculties and to make a proposal for the
faculty on granting the right to pursue a doctoral degree;
2. organise a call for applications for UTUGS-funded doctoral candidate positions (at the
same time, also the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Turku must be
open for applications) and to make a proposal for the department/faculty on the
applicants to be selected for these positions;
3. plan, organise and develop the education and other operations of the doctoral programme and ensure the quality of the operations;
4. monitor the progress of doctoral candidates;
5. advance the local, national and international networking of the doctoral programme and
decide on the principles of co-operation; and
6. decide on the allocation of funding budgeted for the doctoral programme.
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The Director of the Doctoral programme at TSE is the Vice Dean responsible for research and
postgraduate studies. The Vice Dean appoints examiners to licentiate theses, pre-examiners for
doctoral theses and opponents for public defence of the theses, and also accepts the curricula for
the general postgraduate studies after hearing the board.
UNIVERSITY OF TURKU GRADUATE SCHOOL (UTUGS)
The University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) was established on 1 August 2011. The
Graduate School consists of local, national and international Doctoral Programmes which cover
all disciplines and PhD students of the University. Together with the Doctoral Programmes, the
Graduate School provides systematic and high quality doctoral training on academic topics, as
well as on transferable skills and career planning.
To meet the needs of the society, both public and private sectors, the University of Turku
Graduate School aims to train highly qualified experts with the skills required for a professional
career in research as well as for other positions of expertise.
Further information is available on the graduate school webpages: www.utu.fi/en/research/utugs/.
The courses organised by UTUGS are available to all doctoral candidates of the University of
Turku and can be included in TSE's doctoral degree. The Doctoral programme of TSE is part of
UTUGS and all doctoral candidates of Turku School of Economics belong to UTUGS as well.
PASSIVE REGISTER
A doctoral candidate’s right to study will be transferred to the passive register if he/she has not
pursued doctoral studies or participated in supervision according to what has been planned. The
right to study will also be declared passive if the student has enrolled as non-attending or
neglected to enrol during the last three academic years.
Each right to study is transferred to the passive register separately. A student’s other right(s) to
study may be active, even if another has been transferred to the passive register. In order to
apply for the activation his/her study right, the student must fill in a passive register form, compile
a personal study plan, and make a supervision plan in co-operation with the supervisor. More
information on passive register is available on the website of the University of Turku
(www.utu.fi/en/studying/registration/Pages/Passive-register).
ASSESSMENT
The assessment of most courses is based on an examination or an essay. If the course consists
of several items, i.e. separate exams for the literature, lectures, assignments and exercises etc.,
which are graded independently, the final mark is computed as a weighted average of the
separate items. The weight is the number of credits the item represents, and all items must be
passed separately.
All successfully completed courses are measured in credits and grades. The grading scale is
presented in the following table:
ECTS
TSE
Definition
A
5
EXCELLENT: outstanding performance with only minor errors
B
4
VERY GOOD: above average standard but with some errors
C
3
GOOD: generally sound work with a number of notable errors
D
2
SATISFACTORY: fair but with significant shortcomings
E
1
SUFFICIENT: performance meets the minimum criteria
F
0
FAIL: considerable further work is required
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Also a grading scale of pass/fail is used in some courses.
The grading of a licentiate thesis or a doctoral dissertation differs from the grading scale for
normal course work:
Grade
Definition
7
Laudatur
6
Eximia cum laude approbatur
5
Magna cum laude approbatur
4
Cum laude approbatur
3
Non sine laude approbatur
2
Lubenter approbatur
1
Approbatur
GENERAL POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
The aim of the general postgraduate studies is to familiarise the student with the philosophy of
science of Social Sciences and to provide grounds for outlining one’s own research work and
research methods. In addition, the studies support the development of transferable skills.
General postgraduate studies (minimum of 16 credits) can include
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YLJ courses offered by Turku School of Economics
Courses offered by University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) or
Courses offered by different doctoral training networks (e.g. KATAJA, FDPE, FFA)
Doctoral candidates must actively follow the course offerings of different organisations and
networks, which are updated during the academic year, and choose the most suitable courses.
The general postgraduate studies must include courses in philosophy of science, methodology
and transferable skills. The study plan and its changes must be approved by the supervisor.
Doctoral candidates are adviced to complete the course Information Resources and Tools for
Research (1 cr) offered by UTUGS in the beginning of their doctoral studies. The course is
obligatory for all doctoral students who have started their doctoral training in 2007 or after. It
replaces the previous course YLJ0 Tools for a researcher. The course offers the doctoral
candidate the essential tools for information retrieval, managing the references, and the writing
process.
Doctoral candidates who have been granted the study right for a doctoral degree in 2015 or later
must include at least 1 ECTS cr of studies in Research Ethics in their doctoral degree. The
studies in Research Ethics are included in the general postgraduate studies. A course offered by
UTUGS is recommended: Ethics for Academic Research (2 ECTS cr). Also other courses (at
least 1 ECTS cr) with similar content are accepted. Studies in Research Ethics are recommended
also for doctoral candidates who have started their studies before 2015.
In the academic year 2015–2016, for example the following courses suitable for general
postgraduate studies are offered (changes possible):
Philosophy of Science
 Philosophical, Methodological and Pragmatic Approaches to Scientific Futures Research
3 cr (UTUGS)
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
Eight lectures on Philosophy of Science 4 cr (UTUGS) (equivalent to the previous course
175010 YLJ1 4 cr)
Research Methodology
 YLJe3 Methodology of Economics 4 cr (TSE)
 YLJ4 Methodology of Business Studies 4 cr (TSE)
 YLJ7 Qualitative Research Methods 4 cr (TSE)
 Doctoral course in qualitative methology 1 or 4 cr (UTUGS)
 Doctoral Seminar in Case studies in business and management studies 6 cr
(KATAJA/EIASM)
 Principles of Econometrics 8 cr (FDPE)
Transferable skills
 Information Resources and Tools for Research 1 cr (UTUGS) Note! Obligatory course!
 YLJ8 Workshop on Scientific Writing 2–4 cr (TSE)
 Ethics of Academic Research 2 cr (UTUGS) Note! Obligatory for those who started their
studies in 2015! (or some other course with similar content 1 cr)
Courses completed outside University of Turku must be transferred separately to the degree at
TSE. More information on the credit transfer process and the necessary application forms are
available on TSE’s Intranet pages.
General Postgraduate Studies
Code
Course Title
Credits
Period
(YLJ0)
Information Resources and Tools for Research (English course)
1
II
YLJ2
Methodology of social sciences
4
not offered in
2015-16
YLJe3
Methodology of economics
4
-
YLJ4
Methodology of business studies (English course)
4
starting III
YLJ5
Statistical research methods (English course)
4
not offered in
2015-16
YLJ6
Scientific reading and research communication
4
not offered in
2015-16
PYLJ6
Scientific reading and research communication (in Pori Unit)
4
II
YLJ7
Qualitative research methods
4
III-IV
YLJ8
Workshop on Scientific Writing
2-4
I-II
PYLJ8
Workshop on Scientific Writing (in Pori Unit)
4
not offered in
2015-2016
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE (LR)
The teaching and research in the field of business economics, accounting and finance, falls on
especially the economic units in the distribution of work at the universities. It naturally follows that,
in addition to basic research, the business life, among others, expects also applicable results from
accounting and finance.
The research field of accounting and finance can be divided into three main areas: financial
accounting, management accounting, and finance.
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Financial accounting research concentrates on the financial information – producing and utilising
it, and its effects. With this information, the operation of the company (financial status, results of
the operation, cash flows) is evaluated and the company’s financial gains allocated. Corporate
responsibility reporting and auditing are also included in the research in this field.
Management accounting research concentrates on producing and utilising the information needed
by the operative management and the effects it has. This means making decisions both about the
future and about the observation of past events. Thus, management accounting research is
closely connected with the economic control of the company.
Finance research concentrates on understanding the operation of the financial market, financial
decisions, and the pricing of different financial instruments. Another large part consists of the
issues of corporate funding, among others handling capital structure, risk management, and
owner control. The research is mostly quantitative and the research questions can be viewed from
both a theoretical and empirical perspective.
Major subject postgraduate studies
The doctoral candidate must carry out 32 credits in his/her major subject. The studies aim to
deepen the doctoral candidate’s knowledge in the field of accounting and finance and to improve
his/her skills needed to carry out research. The basic part of the postgraduate studies in financial
accounting and management accounting consists of the compulsory study modules LRJ1 (parts I
and II), LRJ2, and LRJ3. The modules LRJ2 and LRJ3 can also be substituted with studies on an
applicable research field carried out elsewhere, for example with the courses of KATAJA or
UTUGS. The substitutions must first be discussed with the supervising professor. See further
information on the substitution of postgraduate studies on the intranet.
The basic part of the postgraduate studies in finance consists of the courses offered by the
Finnish Graduate School of Finance (GSF). The doctoral candidate is expected to carry out the
compulsory basic courses arranged by GSF (24 cr) and at least one optional course. The doctoral
candidate must make up for a missing course with LRJ2 or LRJ3 or with a substitutive course
(agreed with the supervisor beforehand).
Additionally, the doctoral candidate can choose from the advanced study modules offered by the
subject that are not included in the Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
degree. The descriptions of the advanced study modules can be found in the degree
requirements of the Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration). There are some
courses which can be taken without lectures by reading literature and taking an exam based on
the books.
Accounting and Finance
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Code
Course Title
Credits
LRJ1
Accounting Methodology, Research Tradition and History, part I
8
LRJ1
Accounting Methodology, Research Tradition and History, part II
8
LRJ2
Financial Accounting and Auditing, Finance or Management
Accounting
6-8
LRJ3
Special Courses
8-10
LRL
Licentiate Thesis
90
LRV
Doctoral Dissertation
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MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION (JO)
The focal task of management and organisational research is to understand the activities and
processes taking place in and among organisations. Individual activities of organisational
members are studied from the viewpoint of managers and employees operating in a local and
temporal context. The same applies to the processes in which individual organisations are aiming
at particular targets under prevailing external resource and institutional constraints. As a result
from this complicated and multi-faceted nature of organisations, the research conducted in
Management and Organisation is usually multidisciplinary; sociology, social psychology,
psychology and cultural anthropology are only few examples of the disciplines from which
streams of theorising can be applied and incorporated into the field of management organisation
studies.
With respect to doctoral studies in the subject area of Management and Organisation, one can
specialise, for example, in organisational behaviour, human resource management or
organisational theory. However, more important than putting much effort in choosing between
different areas of specialisation, is the prospective doctoral student's desire to learn how to
conduct high-quality academic research. In the end, this desire is the basis for an academic or
more practical, yet intellectual, profession in the field of management and organisation. The
supervising professors will guide and help the doctoral student towards these overall objectives,
thus fulfilling their part in the creation of high-quality doctoral dissertations
Content
It is advisable to choose courses that support the topic your doctoral thesis. It is possible to
negotiate alternative tasks or course works to substitute individual courses.
You can also include graduate level courses JOS3-JOS4 to your doctoral studies in case they
were not included in your Master's degree.
You must choose at least two out of courses JOJ12, JOJ13, and JOJ15
Management and Organisation
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Code
Course Title
Credits
JOJ12
Management and Organisation Theory
8
JOJ13
Research Methodology
8
KVJ15/
JOJ15
Reading the Classics
6
JOJ100
Specialisation Areas
3-32
JOL
Licentiate Thesis
JOV
Doctoral Thesis
90
MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (MA, KV)
(markkinointi ja kansainvälinen liiketoiminta)
Marketing
Marketing as a science has a major role in all university-level business education. It focuses on
the mechanisms and regularities of successful business, using customer-centric thinking as its
key premise. As a business science it nurtures a wide range of research domains. At Turku
School of Economics marketing specialises in business networks and relationships, innovative
business, and marketing communications and brand management. These topics are studied
particularly in the context of knowledge and service intensive businesses, b-to-b markets, and
retailing.
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The marketing programme provides postgraduate students with the competence to work as
researchers or specialists in demanding marketing tasks in both business and academia.
Students are free to choose their specialisation area and both theoretical and methodological
approach. They can also plan their studies according to their own scientific interests. There is a
wide range of courses to choose from, the main subject areas including service marketing,
business-to-business marketing, strategic marketing, marketing communications and consumer
behaviour.
International Business
The international business programme provides postgraduate students with the competence to
work as researchers or specialists in demanding international business contexts.
Postgraduate studies are largely built around the student’s own scientific interests. However, the
majority of the dissertation topics are related to the research focus areas of the department:
global innovation management, international growth of SMEs, cross-border mergers and
acquisitions and the corporate social responsibility of globally operating companies.
The opportunity to study the European transition economies gives an additional perspective on
international business in a changing Europe. Particular emphasis is placed on the problems of the
transition phase, and on analysing Western companies and their actions in conjunction with
planning and implementing their business operations.
Postgraduate studies in Marketing and International Business
Professor Aino Halinen-Kaila is responsible for postgraduate studies in Marketing, and Professor
Niina Nummela for those in International Business.
The minimum number of credits required in the major subject is 32 cr. Postgraduate students of
Marketing and International Business construct their studies according to the following principles:
Courses that are compulsory for all students:
 MAJ11/KVJ11 The Evolution of Marketing/International Business Theories, 6 cr
 MAJ12/KVJ12 Academic Argumentation and Presentation Skills, 2 cr
At least two of the courses:
 MAJ13/KVJ13 The Use of Scientific Method in Marketing/International Business, 6
cr
 MAJ14/KVJ14 Marketing/International Business as a Science, 6 cr
 MAJ15/KVJ15 Reading the Classics, 6 cr
In addition to the above, 12 cr according to student’s own interests in Marketing or
International Business



MAJ16/KVJ16 Specialisation area 6 cr or
It is possible to substitute courses in TSE with postgraduate courses offered by
other institutes, such as those in the KATAJA programme (The Finnish Doctoral
Programme in Business Studies). Students wishing to complement their
postgraduate studies in other institutions should ask their professor for advice
as the applicability may vary.
Postgraduate students may also choose courses in their specialisation area
from the general advanced course offerings of their major subject (Marketing or
International Business). Note! Students taking advanced courses on the
European transition economies are required to have previous studies or other
experience in the subject.
All postgraduate students are required to participate in the research seminars covering the major
subject and to give a presentation of their research plan or report according to the agreed schedule.
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They are also expected to act as opponents in the research and licentiate seminars when asked to
do so.
Postgraduate course examinations are held on all the examination dates set for Marketing and
International Business, approximately nine times each term (18 times a year). The exact dates and
times are given in the TSE examination schedule. The examinations for the advanced courses take
place only on the dates given in the schedule.
Marketing and International Business
Code
Course Title
Credits
MAJ11/
KVJ11
The Evolution of Marketing/International Business Theories
6
MAJ12/
KVJ12
Academic Argumentation and Presentation Skills
2
MAJ13/
KVJ13
The Use of Scientific Method in Marketing/International Business
6
MAJ14/
KVJ14
Marketing/International Business as a Science
6
MAJ15/
KVJ15
Reading the Classics
III
MAJ16/
KVJ16
Specialisation Area
6
MAL/KVL
Licentiate Thesis
90
MAV/KVV
Doctoral Thesis
OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (LG, FORMERLY LOGISTICS)
Operations and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is concerned with the efficient management of
procurement, transport and warehousing as well as planning, implementing and controlling
organisations’ materials, monetary and information flows. Effects at industry and national levels as
well as a good understanding of the markets providing logistics services are also essential elements
of SCM studies.
Operations and SCM Research at the Turku School of Economics has focused on the effect of
logistics operations on profitability, competitiveness and the service level of companies, and recently
on the logistics costs of companies, industries and countries. One core research field is Trade and
Transport Facilitation aiming at reducing the inefficiencies on international supply chains that limit a
country's ability to compete in international trade, especially in emerging and developing countries.
The objective of postgraduate studies is that the students gain a thorough understanding of the
SCM issues and deepen their knowledge of the most applied research approaches and methods.
Postgraduate studies provide the students with competence to conduct research in their own
research area. Research seminars, journal articles and workshops are essential in postgraduate
studies.
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All postgraduate students are required to participate in the research seminars covering the major
subject and to give a presentation of their research plan or report according to the agreed schedule.
Courses LOGJ1 and LOGJ2 are compulsory for all Operations and SCM postgraduate students.
The student can also choose courses from LOGJ4-LOGJ7. Course examinations can be
undertaken on all of the Faculty’s official examination dates. In addition, postgraduate students can
also take courses not included in the Master’s degree.
Operations & Supply Chain Management (Log, formerly Logistics)
Code
Course Title
Credits
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
LOGJ1
Theoretical Foundation in Operations & Supply Chain Management Research
8
LOGJ2
Use of Scientific Methods in Operations & Supply Chain Management
Research
8
LOGJ4
Transportation Economics
8
LOGJ6
Operations & Supply Chain Management Project
8
LOGJ7
Specialisation Area
8
LOGL
Licentiate Thesis
90
LOGV
Doctoral Thesis
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (YR)
The entrepreneurship programme provides postgraduate students with the competence to work
as researchers and specialists in demanding tasks related to entrepreneurship and innovation in
both academia and business.
Entrepreneurship is one of the strength areas of the Turku School of Economics. Research on
entrepreneurship is conducted in close collaboration with various departments and in international
research networks. Entrepreneurship research focuses on the processes of entrepreneurship and
innovation as well as on entrepreneurial behaviour from the point of view of business creation,
growth, internationalisation and renewal in different contexts both in private and public sector
organisations. The role of entrepreneurship in changing societies is studied in different economic,
social and cultural contexts.
Postgraduate studies are largely built around the student's own scientific interests. Students are
free to choose their specialisation area as well as their theoretical and methodological
approaches. However, most of the dissertation topics are related to the focal research areas
described above.
Entrepreneurship research is highly networked and the students are offered good opportunities
for international research collaboration. E.g. the postgraduate students are offered a possibility to
join the European Doctoral Programme organised by the European Council for Small Business
and Entrepreneurship (ECSB), making it possible to gain access to several esteemed European
professors and researchers in entrepreneurship.
It is recommended that the students select courses which support the licentiate or doctoral thesis
work. The minimum number of credits required in the major subject is 32 cr. Postgraduate
students of Entrepreneurship construct their studies according to the following principles.
All students must complete YRS1 Classics and Current Issues in Entrepreneurship Research
either prior to their postgraduate studies or take the YRS1 course while studying their
postgraduate studies.
Compulsory courses for all students:
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- YRS1 Theoretical perspectives and current issues in entrepreneurship research, 6 cr
- YRJ3 Classics and theoretical perspectives of entrepreneurship, 8 cr
At least one of the following courses:
- YRJ1 The Survey Method in Entrepreneurial Research, 4 cr
- YRJ2 Qualitative Methods in Entrepreneurial Research, 4 cr
In addition to the above, at least 20 cr according to the student's own interests
- YRJ100, 3-32 cr.
- It is possible to compensate studies with postgraduate courses, seminars or similar offered by
other institutes, such as those in the KATAJA programme (The Finnish Doctoral Program in
Business Studies), European institute for advanced studies in management (EISM), European
Council of Small Business ECSB (European doctoral Programme) and International Council of
Small Business (ICSB). Students should ask their thesis supervisor for further advice.
Postgraduate students may also choose courses in their specialisation area from the general
advanced course offerings (YRS1-YRS4 and YRS10) from those courses that are not included in
the Master's degree. See the advanced courses in the Study Guide.
Entrepreneurship
Code
Course Title
Credits
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
YRJ1
The Survey Method in Entrepreneurial Research
4
YRJ2
Qualitative Methods in Entrepreneurial Research
4
YRJ3
Classics and Theoretical Perspectives of Entrepreneurship
8
YRJ4
Special Courses
8-16
YRJ100
Specialisation areas
3-32
YRL
Licentiate Thesis
YRV
Doctoral Thesis
90
ECONOMICS (KT)
The doctoral studies in economics offer a firm grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics
and econometrics as well as in various fields of specialization. The main goal of the doctoral
program is to train students to conduct advanced research in economics. Graduates obtain
positions at universities, research institutions, government and international agencies.
The minimum number of credits in the economics is 32 cr. Courses that are compulsory for all
students: KTJ5 Microeconomics, KTJ6 Macroeconomics, KTJ7 Econometrics and KTJ8 Research
Seminar in Economics.
Economics
Code
Course Title
KTJ5
Microeconomics
8
KTJ6
Macroeconomics
8
KTJ7
Econometrics
8
KTJ8
Research Seminar in Economics
8
KTL
Licentiate Thesis
90
70
Credits
KTV
Doctoral Dissertation
180
BUSINESS LAW (YJ)
The main subjects of business law research are company law, securities law and international tax
law. Contract law and intellectual property rights also make up an integral part of our scholarly
activity. The central aim of our postgraduate studies is to provide international researchers a
comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its interaction with the economy. In
particular, we encourage and support our researchers in developing their methodological skills
and expanding their academic networks. After their post-graduate studies, business law
researchers are commonly employed by universities and also private practice within the areas of
tax advisory, corporate finance, audit and financial administration.
Business Law
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Code
Course Title
Credits
YJJ1
Theory and Historical Development of Jurisprudence
8
YJJ2a
Special Course in Civil Law
8
YJJ2b
Special Course in Fiscal Law
8
YJJ3
Specialisation in some Field of Commercial Law
8
YJJ4
Specialisation in some Field of Commercial Law
8
YJL
Licentiate Thesis
90
YJV
Doctoral Dissertation
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY (TM)
Economic geography is a sub-discipline of geography. In the Nordic tradition, it is often taught in
business schools where it has close links with related research fields in business and economics.
Economic geographers are interested in the location and spatial organisation of economic
activities as well as in the interactions between economic agents and their geographical
environments. The scale of analysis may range from local and regional to the global.
Specialisations in economic geography at the Turku School of Economics (TSE) are the
geography of the firm; store location and store assessment research; consumer spatial behaviour;
responsible business; the geography of learning and innovation; urban and regional development;
tourism; and geographical information systems (GIS). A doctoral dissertation in economic
geography at the TSE may concern these themes or their extensions.
Doctoral studies foster students’ ability to carry out independent critical scientific research,
resulting in the publication of a doctoral dissertation. The dissertation aims to contribute to the
international scholarly debate in a chosen research area. The results should be published in
internationally distributed scholarly journals or edited volumes while working on the dissertation or
soon thereafter.
Doctoral courses in economic geography help to bring students up-to-date on current research
and research methods in the sub-discipline. Doctoral courses (32 cr) consist of four modules, 8 cr
each (TMJ1–TMJ4). Doctoral students may also take Master’s level courses in economic
geography as elective courses when they have not been included in an earlier degree.
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Economic Geography
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Code
Course Title
Credits
TMJ1
The Theoretical Foundation of Economic Geography
8
TMJ2
Methodological Issues in Economic Geography
8
TMJ3
Specialisation in a Sub-field of Economic Geography
8
TMJ4
Doctoral Seminar
8
TML
Licentiate Thesis
90
TMV
Doctoral Thesis
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT (TKM)
Quantitative Methods in Management focuses on quantitative and mathematical methods applied
in, for example, finance, economics, and logistics. In postgraduate studies, the emphasis is on
developing exact analytical skills needed for a scientifically rigorous treatment of the considered
research problems. Studies focusing on the development of computational skills needed in the
analysis and potential simulation of data are typically also included into the syllabus.
Studies
For the major students, the course TKMJ6 is compulsory. All other courses are optional. One can
also include studies from other universities, but these have to be agreed separately with the
supervisor.
Quantitative Methods in Management
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
Code
Course Title
Credits
TKMJ1
Operations analysis and mathematical optimisation
8
TKMJ2
Decision theory
8
TKMJ3
Statistical theory and methods
8
TKMJ4
Probability theory and stochastic models
8
TKMJ5
Mathematical models of finance
8
TKMJ6
Specialisation course
8
TKML
Licentiate thesis
90
TKMV
Doctoral Dissertation
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE (TJ)
Information systems science focuses on the use and deployment of IT and the management and
organisation of IT services. The aim of doctoral studies is go deeper based on master level
studies. Our main areas are strategic management of IT, the importance of IT as a competitive
aid, business/IT alignment and refining information for decision making.
Doctoral studies will be designed based on personal wishes and the strategy of the department.
The literature listed below is instructive and may be modified for personal needs. Some courses
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may be done as assignments and reports, if agreed with the supervisor. Teaching offered by
other IT/IS departments of TUCS may be included in your studies.
Information Systems Science
Code
Course Title
Credits
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
TJJ1
Information Systems Research Methodologies
16
TJJ2
Health Care IS as a Research Field
8
TJJ3
IT-Strategy as a Research Field
8
TJJ4
Business Continuity as a Research Field
8
TJJ5
E-Government as a Research Field
8
TJJ6
Network Information Management as a Research Field
8
TJJ100
Specialisation Areas
TJL
Licentiate Thesis
TJV
Doctoral Thesis
3-32
90
FUTURES STUDIES (FUTU)
Futures Studies is a new emerging field of research. As the future does not exist yet, the field
studies the future projections of and discontinuities in past trends and current views of the longterm future. Futures Studies is interested in the probable futures, possible futures and preferred
futures. As a societal action, futures studies aim to serve private and public decision-makers by
outlining alternative long-term strategies in a changing operational environment. As an academic
field of research, Futures Studies generates knowledge of the ways and processes of how
individuals and organisations deal with the uncertain future. Typical research questions in the field
are focused to the epistemology of knowledge about the future, the methodological development
of futures studies tools and analyses of alternative futures of a clear topic or a more general
theme. Futures Studies is an interdisciplinary field, where rather wide topics are analysed and the
results and approaches of more traditional disciplines meet.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN MAJOR SUBJECT
In the Postgraduate studies, the doctoral candidates will deepen their understanding and skills in
Futures Studies in order to be able to act as independent researchers in the field of Futures
Studies. At Turku School of Economics, a wide range of research topics have been carried out in
the field of Futures Studies. You can specialise in, for example, business foresight, the future of
energy and environmental issues, education, large scale socio-economic transitions, future
consciousness and futures studies methodology.
General postgraduate studies are carried out by following the instructions in the Study Guide of
TSE.
In the Elective postgraduate studies, the aim is to deepen understanding of the particular contents
and/or methods of one’s research topic. The student will present a list of planned courses and
write down the reasoning of the selection to the Professor. The course list will be negotiated and
refined (if necessary) with the Professor, who finally approves the list.
The following Postgraduate courses are organised annually:
 Futures Studies as a Tool for Long-term Strategic Planning
 Research Seminar
 Summer School & Summer Conference
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The following Postgraduate courses are organised once in two years:
 Philosophical, Methodological and Pragmatic Approaches to Scientific Futures Research
 National Foresight in Finland and Other Countries
The following postgraduate courses can be studied individually regardless of year (please
negotiate with the teacher before studying):
 Futures Studies Literature
 Directions in Futures Studies Methodology
NB: All courses need to be finalised before submitting the Doctoral Thesis to the pre-examination
process.
Futures Studies
Code
Course Title
Credits
General postgraduate studies
16
YLJ0
1
Tools for a researcher, 1cr (Obligatory course)
Selection of general studies at UTU, the following are recommended:
YLJ1
Eight lectures on philosophy of science
YLJ6
Scientific writing and research communication,
YLJ8
Workshop on scientific writing
2-4
Other general postgraduate studies offered by KATAJA (Finnish Doctoral
Programme in business studies), FDPE (Finnish Doctoral Programme in
Economics) or FFA (Finland Futures Academy) approved by the professor
4-6
Postgraduate studies in Futures Studies, obligatory courses
3
4
16
FUTUJ1
Philosophical, Methodological and Pragmatic Approaches to Scientific Futures
Research
3
FUTUJ2
Futures Studies as a Tool for Long-term Strategic Planning
4
FUTUJ3
Directions in Futures Studies Methodology
6
FUTUJ4
Research Seminar
3
Postgraduate studies in Futures Studies, selected courses
16
FUTUJ5
Futures Studies Literature
FUTUJ6
Summer School & Summer Conference
FUTUJ7
National Foresight in Finland and Other Countries
4
Elective postgraduate studies, approved by the Professor
12
Doctoral dissertation
180
FUTUJ9
Total
74
6-16
6
240
APPENDIX I. TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS REGULATIONS
ON DEGREES AND STUDIES
The following is an unofficial translation of the
Finnish “Turun kauppakorkeakoulun tutkintoja ja
opintosuorituksia koskevat määräykset.” The
original Finnish regulation will always be applied
in judicial proceedings.
2 § Studies leading to a degree
Degree Studies
Studies leading to a degree may include:
1) basic, intermediate and advanced studies in
the Economic Sciences or Social Sciences
2) doctoral studies in Economic Sciences or
Social Sciences, a licentiate thesis or a doctoral
thesis
3) language and communications studies
4) multidisciplinary study modules
5) studies in other scientific fields
6) other studies
7) practical training to develop or advance
competence.
1 § Degrees
3 § Subjects
At the Turku School of Economics, it is possible
to complete the following degrees: Bachelor of
Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Bachelor of Social Sciences;
Master of Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Master of Social Sciences;
Licentiate of Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Licentiate of Social Sciences;
Doctor of Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Doctor of Social Sciences and
Doctor of Philosophy as stipulated in statute
794/2004 and more precisely in these
regulations. Additionally, it is also possible to
complete a degree of Master of Arts in the
Futures Studies Master’s degree programme and
a degree of Master of Science in the Global IT
Management Master’s degree programme as well
as in Information Systems Science.
The following subjects may arrange instruction
within the curriculum of the Turku School of
Economics:
On 18 June 2010, on the basis of the
University of Turku Rules of Procedure and
the University of Turku Regulation on
Studies, the Board of the Turku School of
Economics has decreed the following:
These regulations are also to be observed in the
degree education arranged at the Pori Unit of the
Turku School of Economics.
Education leading to a degree can also be
arranged in cooperation with a Finnish or foreign
university.
Subjects related to Business Administration
Sciences: Management and Organisation,
International Business, Accounting and Finance,
Operations & Supply Chain Management,
Marketing, and Entrepreneurship;
Other subjects related to Economic Sciences:
Economics, Economic Geography, Economic
Sociology, Quantitative Methods in Management,
Information Systems Science, Business Law, and
Futures Studies;
Languages: Business English, Business Spanish,
Business French, Business Swedish, Business
German, Finnish Language and Business
Communication, and Business Russian.
By the Board’s decision, the TSE curriculum can
also include instruction arranged by other than
the above-mentioned subjects.
4 § Basic, intermediate, and advanced studies
The language of instruction and degrees at the
University of Turku is Finnish. The language of
instruction and the language of study attainments
of a degree and a study module may be different
from the language of instruction and degrees in
the manner stated in the ratified curriculum.
For an appropriate reason, a degree may be
completed in English, whereby an Englishlanguage degree title and certificate shall be
given in addition to the Finnish-language degree
title and certificate.
In the degree programmes for the Bachelor of
Science in Economics and Business
administration and Bachelor of Social Sciences,
studies are composed of basic and intermediate
studies.
Basic studies consist of 25 credits at the
minimum; basic studies aim at providing the
student with an overview of essential concepts,
theories and research results in the subject field.
Intermediate studies together with the basic
studies consist of 60 credits at the minimum;
intermediate studies aim at providing the student
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with a general view of the pivotal problems in the
field and the ability to apply the theory, methods
and research results of the field to practice when
analysing and solving practical problems as well
as presenting the reasoning behind the solution in
both written and spoken form.
In the Master of Science in Economics and
Business Administration, Master of Social
Sciences, and Master of Arts degree
programmes, studies are composed of the
studies described above together with advanced
studies:
Advanced studies consist of 60 credits at the
minimum and they are founded on the basic and
intermediate studies; advanced studies aim at
providing the student with an in-depth theoretical
knowledge about the subject and an ability to
independently acquire scientific information,
recognise it, analyse it and apply it to problem
solving in new situations.
The basic, intermediate and advanced studies
may also consist of multidisciplinary study
modules which suit the aims of the degree, as
decreed in the curriculum.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and
Business Administration and Bachelor of
Social Sciences degrees
7 § Major and minor subjects included in the
B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) and the B.Soc.Sci
(Econ.) degrees
The major subject of the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus.
Adm.) degree is one of the subjects mentioned in
3 §, in the field of Business Administration
Sciences or other Economic Sciences excluding
Futures Studies and Economic Sociology. The
degree must include the basic and intermediate
studies of the major subject and the basic studies
of at least one minor subject or the basic studies
in a module corresponding to a minor subject.
The intermediate studies of the major subject
include a Bachelor’s thesis which consists of 10
credits. The degree must always include one
subject in the field of Business Administration
Sciences and another subject in the field of
Economic Sciences at least as a minor subject.
The major subject of the B.Soc.Sci (Econ.)
degree is Economics. The degree must include
the basic and intermediate studies of the major
subject, and the basic studies of at least two
compulsory minor subjects, as well as the basic
studies of one optional minor subject or a similar
study module. The intermediate studies of the
major subject include a Bachelor’s thesis which
consists of 10 credits.
8 § Language and communication studies
included in the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) and
the B.Soc.Sci (Econ.) degrees
5 § Degree goals
The education leading to a Bachelor’s degree
provides the student with
1) knowledge about the basics of the major and
minor subjects included in the degree, and of
other similar study modules, as well as the ability
to follow the field’s development
2) the ability to think and work scientifically
3) the prerequisites for pursuing an education
which leads to a Master’s degree, and for
continuous learning
4) the ability to apply acquired knowledge to the
practical working life
5) sufficient communication and language skills.
6 § The credits of the B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus.
Adm.) and the B.Soc.Sci (Econ.) degrees
Both the Bachelor of Science in Economics and
Business Administration and the Bachelor of
Social Sciences degrees consist of 180 ECTS
credits. Instruction is organised in a way which
allows a full-time student to complete the degree
in three years.
The B.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree must
include language and communication studies
worth at least 24 credits. The degree must
include at least 3 credits of Finnish Language and
Business Communication, and 6 credits of
Business Swedish. Two further foreign languages
must be studied for the degree, for at least 6
credits each. The student may choose how to
obtain the remaining 3 credits required for the
minimum amount of language and
communication studies.
The B.Soc.Sci (Econ.) degree must include
language and communication studies worth at
least 15 credits. Finnish, Swedish and one
foreign language must be studied for the degree.
Furthermore, the student may complete 6 credits
of elementary studies in one or several
languages. These studies are not included in the
minimum amount of language and
communication studies defined in paragraphs 1
and 2 of this section. Elementary language
studies completed at the university level may be
included in the elective studies of the degree.
9 § The introductory studies of the B.Sc.
(Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree
The introductory studies of the B.Sc. (Econ. &
Bus. Adm.) degree aim at providing the student
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with knowledge about and a command of the
basics of subjects in the field of Business
Administration Sciences. The introductory studies
are common to all students, and they consist of
60 credits within the B.Sc. (Econ.) degree. The
introductory studies are composed of at least 35
credits of Business Administration Sciences and
at least 25 credits of other Economic Sciences.
The introductory studies of the B.Sc. (Econ. &
Bus. Adm.) degree include at least 9 credits of
methodological studies. Their aim is to provide
the student with a basic knowledge about the
scientific methods needed to study Economic
Sciences. They also develop the student’s ability
to benefit from scientific information.
Master of Science in Economics and Business
Administration, Master of Social Sciences,
and Master of Arts degrees
major subject. The advanced studies of the major
subject include a Master’s thesis which consists
of 30 credits, and at least 6 credits of
methodological studies which depend on the
major subject. Furthermore, the degree must
include the basic studies of at least one minor
subject or a module corresponding to a minor
subject which consists of at least 25 credits.
Generally, the advanced studies of a minor
subject may not be pursued before it has been
studied for the worth of 25 credits.
The major subject of the M.Soc.Sci (Econ.)
degree is Economics. The degree must include
the advanced studies of the major subject. The
advanced studies of the major subject include a
Master’s thesis which consists of 30 credits. The
degree includes as much other optional studies
as required for the degree’s minimum number of
credits.
10 § Degree goals
13 § Language and communication studies
included in the M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)
degree
The education leading to the Master of Science in
Economics and Business Administration and the
Master of Social Sciences degrees provides the
student with
1) a good knowledge about the major subject or a
similar study module, and knowledge about the
minor subject basics
2) the ability to think and work scientifically
3) the ability to act as an expert and developer of
one’s own field and to apply acquired knowledge
in the working life
4) the prerequisites for pursuing doctoral and
licentiate degrees
5) good language and communication skills.
The M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree must
include at least 10 credits of language and
communication studies. The degree must include
at least 6 credits of a foreign language in the way
defined by the Unit for Languages and Business
Communication. The student may choose how to
obtain the remaining 4 credits required for the
minimum amount of language and
communication studies, but restrictions
concerning elementary language studies must be
taken into account.
11 § The credits of the M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus.
Adm.), the M.Soc.Sci (Econ.), and the M.A.
degrees
The Master of Science in Economics and
Business Administration, the Master of Social
Sciences, and the Master of Arts degrees consist
of 120 ECTS credits. Instruction is organised in a
way which allows a full-time student to complete
the degree in two years.
It is also possible to complete a Master’s degree
through a degree programme which is realised in
such a way that it meets the requirements set for
a Master’s degree.
12 § Major and minor subjects included in the
M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) and the M.Soc.Sci
(Econ.) degrees
The major subject of the M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus.
Adm.) degree is one of the subjects mentioned in
3 §, in the field of Business Administration
Sciences or other Economic Sciences. The
degree must include the advanced studies of the
14 § Methodological studies included in the
M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree
The aim of methodological studies is to develop
the student’s skills in producing and meditating
scientific information. The aim is to provide the
student with knowledge about and a command of
the basics of scientific research, and to give the
student the ability to apply scientific information of
the major subject in practice. Methodological
studies are common to all students, and they
consist of at least 4 credits. Furthermore, the
major subject of the degree includes degreespecific methodological studies.
15 § Planning a degree structure
The student pursuing a Bachelor’s or a Master’s
degree must, after obtaining the study right, plan
a degree structure and make a personal study
plan (HOPS). At this point, each Economic
Sciences student chooses the major subject of
his/her degree. The Vice Dean responsible for
teaching confirms the number of students in each
major subject after hearing the subjects.
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An Economic Sciences student may change
his/her degree structure during the studies and,
under certain conditions, submit an application to
change his/her major subject. The Vice Dean
responsible for teaching confirms the change
after hearing the major subject.
A student who is only pursuing a Master’s degree
must make a personal study plan which also
includes possible supplementary studies. The
Vice Dean responsible for teaching confirms the
student’s study plan.
For special reasons, the Board of TSE can grant
the student a permission not to follow the
common degree structure as long as the student
reaches the basic degree goals.
16 § Recognising other studies and
competence
A degree student may have his/her other studies
in another Finnish or foreign university or
university of applied sciences to be recognised to
be included in his/her degree. Studies included in
the degree can also be compensated for with
other studies of the same level.
competence goals set for the degree and the
studies.
Before the internship, it is recommended that the
student contacts the subject which will accept the
internship. After the internship period, the student
must write a scientific report to show whether
he/she has reached the goals set for the
internship.
For a special reason, working experience or
education which develops the student’s expertise
and competence, which conforms to the studies
in the field and which was acquired before the
studies began, can be accepted as an internship.
The internship in both the Bachelor’s and the
Master’s degrees may not include more than 6
credits.
The acceptance of an internship into the degree
is defined in closer detail in separate guidelines.
Postgraduate degrees
18 § Right to study for a doctoral degree
The student’s other competence, attested in
some other way, can also be recognised to be
included in the degree or to be used as
compensation for studies in the degree. Studies
completed elsewhere and competence attained in
some other way must fulfil the competence goals
set for the degree and its subparts.
At the Turku School of Economics, it is possible
to complete the following degrees: Licentiate of
Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Licentiate of Social Sciences;
Doctor of Science in Economics and Business
Administration; Doctor of Social Sciences; Doctor
of Philosophy.
A student may use other studies included in
another academic degree of the corresponding
level or higher to compensate for at most 30
credits’ worth of studies which have the same
content and which are defined as compulsory in
the curriculum. Additionally, a student may
compensate for compulsory language and
communication studies with studies included in
another degree.
When a doctoral degree is completed at the
Turku School of Economics, the major subject is
one of the subjects listed in 3 §, in the field of
Business Administration Sciences or other
Economic Sciences excluding Economic
Sociology.
At least a half of the degree studies, including the
degree thesis, must be completed at the Turku
School of Economics.
To have other studies and competence
recognised, the student must submit an
application for it.
To be accepted to pursue academic doctoral
degrees, the student must hold an applicable
Master’s degree, a polytechnic Master's degree,
or a degree from a foreign university which
makes the student eligible for corresponding
university studies in the country in question, or
TSE must deem him/her to have sufficient
knowledge and capacity as decreed in closer
detail by the Board.
17 § Internship
A Doctor of Science in Economics and Business
Administration and a Doctor of Social Sciences
degree can be completed after completing a
Licentiate of Science in Economics and Business
Administration degree or a Licentiate of Social
Sciences degree. Alternatively, doctoral degrees
can be completed without the licentiate phase.
The goal of an internship is to introduce the
student to practical working life and to improve
his/her ability to use scientific information and to
put it into practice. The internship must fulfil the
Before a student whose degree is not from the
field of Economics and Business Administration
can receive the right to study for a Doctor of
Science in Economics and Business
The recognition of studies and competence is
defined in closer detail in separate guidelines
given by the Board of TSE.
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Administration degree, he/she must study the
basics of Business Administration Sciences, the
basic studies in one subject in the field of
Business Administration Sciences as well as
separately specified supplementary studies in
his/her major subject, including methodological
studies. Also a student who has completed a
degree in Economic Sciences and switches
his/her major subject must complete a required
amount of previous studies corresponding with
the major subject of the postgraduate degree
before he/she may be granted the right to study
for a postgraduate degree.
The postgraduate studies are composed of the
following parts which correspond to the aims
specified above:
1) general postgraduate studies (16 cr) for which
common curriculum will be confirmed
2) major subject studies (32 cr), whose
requirements will be confirmed individually and
which will be studied deeper under the
supervisor’s direction
3) elective studies (12 cr), which consist of study
attainments and advanced studies specially
planned for postgraduate students
4) a doctoral thesis/a licentiate thesis
The right to scientific postgraduate studies must
be applied in writing from the Dean, who performs
the selection mainly twice in a year after
consulting a representative of the field and the
Committee for Research and Doctoral Studies.
The application must specify the intended major
subject, a postgraduate study plan and a tentative
research plan as specified by the Board.
By separate application, the Vice Dean
responsible for research and doctoral studies
may also approve a study programme whose
credits differ from the above points 1–3 if studies
are pursued in some other subject than the
Master’s degree’s major subject, or for other
reasons.
The selection to pursue postgraduate studies is
based on the applicant’s study success and
his/her otherwise attested qualification to pursue
postgraduate studies as specified by the Board in
the selection criteria.
The Vice Dean responsible for research and
postgraduate studies confirms the student’s
postgraduate study structure. The student is
assigned one or several supervisors who need to
have a doctoral or higher qualification. One of the
supervisors must belong to TSE’s teaching and
research staff. The student makes a personal
study plan (HOPS). At this point, the student and
the supervisor also agree on a supervision
schedule and define both the student’s and the
supervisor’s responsibilities and the postgraduate
study schedule.
19 § The aims of and requirements for
postgraduate studies
Having completed his/her postgraduate degree
the student has:
1) good familiarity with the field of research and
the ability to independently and critically apply the
methods of scientific research within it
2) familiarity with the historical development,
fundamental questions and research methods of
the discipline (or disciplines) related to his/her
field of research as well as their social relevance
3) familiarity with philosophy of science
4) familiarity with Economic Sciences/Social
Sciences and his/her own field of research to the
extent which allows the student to understand the
research results from these fields and to follow
the fields’ development
5) complete readiness for working life in expertise
and development duties as well as in international
cooperation
The following can also be accepted as a doctoral
thesis or a licentiate thesis: several scientific
publications on the same subject, manuscripts
accepted for publication, or other works which
fulfil the corresponding scientific criteria, and a
synthesis part which specifies the research
problem, its motivation and scientific position, the
research aims, methods, results and conclusions.
The publications can also include collaborative
publications if the student’s independent
contribution to them can be shown. Compiled
works are defined in closer detail in separate
guidelines.
20 § Licentiate degree
The studies aiming for a Licentiate degree are
organised in a way which allows them to be
completed in approximately two and a half years.
A Licentiate degree consists of at least 150 ECTS
credits. In order to complete a Licentiate of
Science in Economics and Business
Administration or a Licentiate of Social Sciences,
the student must
1) follow instruction which is organised for the
degree, in accordance with the degree
requirements
2) compose a licentiate thesis (90 credits) and
defend it in a public licentiate seminar.
21 § Licentiate thesis
The licentiate thesis must show the student’s
good familiarity with the research field and the
ability to independently and critically apply the
methods of scientific research and the ability to
scientifically approach a research task.
The application for the appointment of thesis
examiners is submitted to the Research and
Doctoral Studies Committee with one copy of the
finished licentiate thesis as an attachment. After
hearing the Research and Doctoral Studies
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Committee, the Vice Director responsible for
research and postgraduate education appoints
two thesis examiners, at least one of whom must
come from the outside of TSE.
The licentiate thesis is presented in a public
licentiate seminar organised by the subject in
question. The event must be announced at least
two weeks in advance.
The examiners must give a reasoned written
statement on the final thesis within a month after
it has been submitted to examination. The Board
of TSE grades the thesis on the basis of the
examiners’ statement. When the Board approves
a licentiate thesis, it must have access to the
final, bound thesis. When the process is
complete, the thesis is taken to the library. Before
the thesis is given a grade, the author must be
given the opportunity to present his/her rejoinder.
22 § Doctoral degree
The studies aiming for a Doctoral degree are
organised in a way which allows them to be
completed in four years. A Doctoral degree
consists of at least 240 ECTS credits. In order to
complete a Doctoral degree, the student must
1) complete the studies required in the degree
requirements and more precisely described in the
curriculum
2) compose a doctoral thesis which shows his/her
ability to produce new scientific information and
defend it in a public defence of a doctoral thesis.
The thesis must be a presentation which is based
on independent research on a subject within one
of TSE’s scientific fields.
Before the public examination permit is granted,
the author of the thesis must be given the
opportunity to present his/her rejoinder.
After hearing the Research and Doctoral Studies
Committee, the Vice Dean responsible for
research and postgraduate education grants the
thesis a public examination permit and appoints
one or two opponents, at least one of whom is a
docent or has an equivalent qualification.
Furthermore, the Vice Dean appoints a TSE
professor, who can also be emeritus/emerita, or,
for a special reason, a holder of some other
doctoral degree, to act as the custos (chairman of
the defence). The custos is usually the supervisor
of the thesis.
The thesis must be published in a way which is
approved by the Board of TSE. Additionally, the
thesis must be available for at least 10 days
before the public examination at a location
designated by the TSE, unless an exception is
granted.
In the public examination, after the author of the
thesis has given his/her lectio praecursoria
(introductory lecture), the opponents must give
their statement first. After that, others may
comment on the thesis. The public examination
may not last longer than six hours, of which the
official opponents may use four hours at the
most.
After the public examination, the opponents have
one month to give their written statements which
must include a reasoned evaluation of the
thesis’s scientific value, of whether it fulfils its
purpose, and of the public defence.
23 § Examination of the Doctoral thesis
The application for the preliminary examination of
the doctoral thesis must be submitted to the
Research and Doctoral Studies Committee with
one copy of the thesis’s complete manuscript.
After hearing the Research and Doctoral Studies
Committee, the Vice Dean responsible for
research and postgraduate education appoints at
least two thesis examiners, who are from outside
TSE and hold at least a doctoral degree, and one
of whom is at least a docent or has equivalent
competence.
After completing the preliminary examination, the
examiners must declare whether the thesis holds
scientific value which fulfils the criteria for a
doctoral thesis. The preliminary examiners must
give their reasoned statement mainly within three
months after the final manuscript has been
submitted to preliminary examination. After
hearing the Research and Doctoral Studies
Committee, the Vice Dean responsible for
research and postgraduate education grants the
thesis a printing and a public defence permit.
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The Board of TSE grades the thesis on the basis
of the opponents’ statement. Before the grade is
set, the doctoral candidate must be given the
opportunity to present his/her rejoinder.
24 § Completion of degree and degree
certificate
After completing the studies needed for the
degree, the student must submit an application
for the approval of the degree to the Office for
Academic and Student Affairs.
The Dean may grant each student a degree
certificate for one completed degree only on each
date for awarding the degrees. The following is
reported in the certificate:
1) degree title and field of education
2) the major subject or a corresponding set of
studies, or the degree programme
3) central contents of the degree
4) the student’s language skills demonstrated in
the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree
The Board of TSE confirms the form of the
degree certificate.
All degree certificates include a Diploma
Supplement which is especially meant for
international use and which contains sufficient
information about the university, the studies
mentioned in the certificate and the level and
position of the studies in educational systems.
25 § Restrictions of the degree study right
A degree student of TSE can at one time hold the
study right for only one degree at the same level.
When a student is granted a second study right
by the TSE for a degree at the same level, he/she
must renounce his/her earlier degree study right if
the degree in question is still incomplete.
Study attainments
26 § Study attainment
A study attainment is a thesis or another written
or oral exam, presentation or other attainment
which is included in the university curriculum.
Study attainments are connected to the degree
requirements and curricula which are in force and
which the Board confirms and the Administrative
Services publish in the beginning of each
academic year.
The opportunity to participate in three
consecutive examinations, which meet the same
degree requirements, must be reserved for the
student. If the requirements of the course have
changed after this, and the student has not
completed the examination or other required
coursework, the student must complete the
course in accordance with the changed
requirements. Decisions about degree
requirement interpretations are made by a
responsible staff member of the subject in
question.
The mode of study of a course is defined in the
curriculum. All study attainments of a course must
be completed as directed, within the set time limit.
Exceptions are granted by the teacher of the
course.
Courses are mainly completed in the order
presented in the curriculum.
The number of examination retakes may not be
limited. A student may retake an examination,
regardless of the examination results. If the same
examination is taken several times, the highest
grade applies. However, a student cannot raise a
grade that has been included in an awarded
degree.
27 § Examinations
The Vice Dean responsible for teaching confirms
the examination schedule.
An examination may only be rescheduled for
weighty reasons. If possible, changes in the
schedule must be announced well in advance.
The subjects of a department take care of the
practical examination arrangements. When
examinations are arranged, a sufficient number of
supervisors are assigned to each examination
room (over 50 examinees – at least 2
supervisors). The subjects appoint examination
supervisors.
Each teacher prepares and grades examinations
as directed in the curriculum. If the teacher is
disqualified or prevented, the Director of the
department appoints another teacher of the same
subject or another competent person to perform
the examination.
When examination questions are prepared, it
must be assured that the examination
corresponds to the course’s competence goals
and the degree requirements. The level and
number of the examination questions must also
be proportional to the examination’s length. The
representatives of the Association of Economics
Students in Turku and the representatives of
Bachelor and Master of Social Sciences students
are entitled to receive a copy of the examination
questions after the examination.
A student can write his/her maturity essay after
submitting his/her finished thesis/theses to
examination.
28 § Registration for exams and other study
attainments
A student who has registered as attending is
entitled to register for, participate in and complete
studies. The student must have the study right
required for the degree or the course.
The student must register for an examination
seven days beforehand at the latest. Registration
takes mainly place through the virtual study
register service.
The person in charge of the course decides on
the possible acceptance of belated examination
registrations.
A student can only register for one examination to
be taken in one examination session. Exceptions
are granted by the examiners. With exceptional
permit, a student may take at most two
examinations in one examination session.
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29 § Examination session
The examination time begins at the moment
when the students have been given the
examination questions.
The examination session may not last longer than
four hours.
Students are not allowed to leave the
examination session before 20 minutes have
passed from the beginning. If a student comes
late to the examination, the supervisor may give
him/her the opportunity to participate in the
examination if it does not cause significant
disturbance and if students who take the same
examination have not yet left.
When a student takes a written exam, he/she
must use the examination papers provided by
TSE or other examination forms distributed by the
examiner. The student brings writing supplies to
the examination session. If the student so wishes,
he/she can bring a bottle without labels or with
covered labels and fruits to the examination.
Other possessions must be left at a location
shown by the supervisor.
If other supplies apart from the necessary writing
supplies are allowed or needed, the course
teacher must inform the students and the
supervisors beforehand.
On the exam paper, the student must mark
his/her name, student number, the year when
his/her studies began, and the course in question.
All exam papers are returned in person to the
examination supervisor. Also those who give up
must return their exam papers to the supervisors
and, in addition to the above-mentioned
information, write on the paper that he/she gives
up.
stopped because of fraud or disturbance, the
supervisor must note the reason on the student’s
examination papers.
The study attainment is also failed when the fraud
is detected after the examination. Other study
attainments are also failed if it can be shown that
the student has been guilty of fraud while
completing them.
The examination supervisors or teachers who
notice a fraud in an examination, exercises or
other written study attainments report the fraud
immediately in writing to the Office for Academic
and Student Affairs.
31 § Assessment of studies
Study attainments and the Bachelor’s theses are
graded on a scale from 0 to 5. The grade of the
total quantity of study attainments is determined
as follows: 5 corresponds to excellent, 4 to very
good, 3 to good, 2 to satisfactory, 1 to sufficient. 0
signifies a failed study attainment. The grade
“pass” may also be used if the nature of the study
attainment gives a reason to do so. In the
Diploma Supplement, it is also possible to use the
international ECTS assessment scale: A, B, C, D,
E and F, respectively.
If a study attainment consists of several parts, the
grade is based on the emphasis given to different
parts, or on the weighted mean.
When the student’s second national language
skills are assessed, the regulations of the Act on
the Knowledge of Languages Required of
Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003) and of the
Government Decree on Proving One’s
Knowledge of Finnish and Swedish in State
Administration (418/2003) are taken in to
account.
During the examination, the student must prove
his/her identity, and the supervisor is required to
verify it. If the student is unable to prove his/her
identity, the supervisor and the examinee agree
on a way to verify the identity at a later time. If the
student does not prove his/her identity in this way
either, the examination is failed.
The Master’s thesis, which is a part of advanced
studies, is graded using the following grades:
laudatur (7), eximia cum laude approbatur (6),
magna cum laude approbatur (5), cum laude
approbatur (4), non sine laude approbatur (3),
lubenter approbatur (2) and approbatur (1).
Detailed guidelines for supervising examinations
have been given separately.
The Master’s thesis may also have two authors,
but it must be possible to show both students’
independent contribution to it.
30 § Fraud and misconduct in examinations
and in other study attainments
If a student is guilty of fraud in an examination,
the exam supervisor is allowed to remove him/her
from the examination session, and the exam is
failed. If the student causes disturbance during
the examination session and continues to do so
despite remarks, the supervisor is allowed to
remove him/her from the examination session,
and the exam is failed. If the student’s exam is
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The content of the maturity essay, as defined in
Section 10 and Section 16 of the Government
Decree on University Degrees (794/2004), is
examined and approved by one of the two thesis
supervisors, and the language by a native
language teacher. If the student has received
his/her education in Swedish, he/she may
compose the maturity essay in Swedish.
If the student has been educated in a language
other than Finnish or Swedish, or if the student
has been educated abroad, he/she will mainly
compose the maturity essay in English, which is
also the language of his/her Master’s thesis. In
this case, the maturity essay is only examined in
regard to the student’s familiarity with the thesis’s
topic, and the maturity essay which has been
taken will not be mentioned in the degree
certificate.
A licentiate/doctoral thesis is graded laudatur, if it
has been noted that the work has significant
scientific value; eximia cum laude approbatur,
magna cum laude approbatur, cum laude
approbatur or non sine laude approbatur, if the
work has been approved unquestionably; and
lubenter approbatur or approbatur if the work is
deemed to only meet those requirements which
have been set for a work written for this purpose.
All theses go through an originality check with an
electronic plagiarisation recognition programme
before they can be passed. The plagiarisation
recognition programme can also be applied to
other studies as deemed by the unit.
32 § Publication of study results
Study attainment results must be taken to the
study register and published within two weeks
after the attainment is completed. A department,
unit or subject may postpone the publication for
important reasons. The postponing and its
duration must be announced in the examination
session at latest. The results of summer
examinations can be published after a longer time
than stated above, and their deadlines are given
separately.
When study results are published, the following
information must be presented: the name of the
course, the examination date, the publication
date, the grading teacher, the study numbers of
those students who passed the course, and the
number of failed students. The results must be
visible for at least a week, unless special reasons
demand otherwise.
If a completed thesis is submitted to examination
during the working periods of the academic year,
it should be mainly graded within one month after
it has been submitted.
a copy of his/her study attainment papers at
his/her own expense.
33 § Appeal for rectification of grades
A student may appeal for rectification of a grade
of a completed course in writing, excluding the
thesis mentioned below, studies completed
elsewhere and the recognition of competence
proved in some other way, from the teacher
responsible for the grade or the person who
decided on the recognition.
The appeal for rectification of a grade must be
made within 14 days after the student has had
the possibility to be informed about the grade and
the evaluation criteria applied. The appeal for
rectification of a decision to recognise other
studies must be made within fourteen days after
the student is informed about the decision.
The decision concerning the appeal for
rectification shall be given in writing. If the student
is dissatisfied with the decision, he/she may bring
the matter to the board of examiners for
consideration within 14 days after being informed
about the decision.
An appeal for rectification may not be made of a
decision which has been made as a result of an
appeal for rectification and which concerns either
the grade of a completed course or the
recognition of other studies.
A student may submit a written appeal for
rectification of the thesis grade included in
advanced studies to the board of examiners
within 14 days after being informed about the
decision.
A student may appeal for rectification of the
grading of a doctoral thesis or a licentiate thesis
in writing to the administrative body responsible
for the grading of the thesis within 14 days after
being informed about the decision. An appeal for
rectification may not be made of a decision which
has been made as a result of an appeal for
rectification and which concerns the grade of a
thesis.
34 § Entry into force
The department and unit offices keep and archive
study results. Written or otherwise recorded study
attainments must be kept for at least six months
after the results have been published. Theses are
kept permanently.
The student has the right to be informed about
the evaluation criteria applied to his/her study
attainment. The student must also be reserved
the opportunity to view his/her written or
otherwise recorded study attainment after it has
been graded. The student has the right to receive
These regulations enter into force on 1 August
2010. These regulations repeal the Regulation on
Degrees (tutkintosääntö), the application of the
Regulation’s Licentiate and Doctoral degree
requirements, as well as the Regulation on Study
Attainment (opintosuorituksia koskeva
johtosääntö), which were approved by the Board
of the Turku School of Economics on 10 June
2005, and their subsequent amendments.
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