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Minor in Economics (advanced level)
Basic information
Code:
BIZ5041
Extent:
24
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
2022–2024
2020–2022
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Global business dynamics
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Tuukka Saarimaa
Administrative contact:
Elina Yrjänäinen
Organising department:
Department of Economics
School:
School of Business
Prerequisites:
This minor is meant for students who already have completed BSc or minor in Economics. The precondition is that the previous studies include both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and sufficient methodological studies (Mathematics for economists or equivalent, as well as introductory Econometrics).
You should pay attention to the course-specific prerequisites and make sure you meet them in order to succeed in the courses.
Quotas and restrictions:
Many courses have limited number of seats and students are selected according to the order of priority confirmed in the course description.
Application process:
-
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Description of the minor
A minor in economics provides an understanding of fundamental economic theories and institutions, as well as an ability to apply the information analytically in practical settings. It qualifies students to understand the connection between micro- and macroeconomic questions as well as to see the causality between such questions. The minor study module in economics develops both analytical thinking and academic insights.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31E99906 | Capstone: Microeconomic Policy | 6 | II |
| 31E23000 | Macroeconomics: Policy | 6 | III |
Choose 12 ECTS of the following courses |
|||
| ECON-E0800 | Advanced Environmental Economics | 6 |
24-25 no teaching 25-26 periods I–II |
| 31E00910 | Applied Microeconometrics I | 6 | I |
| 31E00920 | Applied Microeconometrics II | 6 | II |
| 31E15000 | Development Economics I | 6 | I |
| 31E16000 | Development Economics II | 6 | IV |
| ECON-E0200 | Economics of Cities | 6 | IV |
| ECON-E0900 | Economics of Energy Markets | 6 | IV |
| ECON-E3000 | Empirical Methods for Market Analysis | 6 | II (25-26) |
| 31E40100 | History of Economic Growth and Crises | 6 | III |
| 31E00500 | International Trade | 6 | II |
| ECON-E0710 | Labor Economics I | 6 | IV |
| ECON-E0720 | Labor Economics II | 6 | V |
| 31E11100 | Microeconomics: Pricing | 6 | I |
Previous curricula
Basic information
Code: BIZ5041
Extent: 24 ECTS
Language of instruction: English
Level: Masters
Target group: All Aalto students
Theme: Global business dynamics
Teacher in charge: Tuukka Saarimaa
Administrative contact: Elina Yrjänäinen
Organising department: Department of Economics
Prerequisites: You should pay attention to the course-specific prerequisites and make sure you meet them in order to succeed in the courses.
Quotas and restrictions: Many courses have limited number of seats and students are selected according to the order of priority confirmed in the course description.
Application process: All Aalto students can choose this minor.
Content and structure of the minor
This minor is meant for students who already have completed BSc or minor in Economics. The precondition is that the previous studies include both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and sufficient methodological studies (Mathematics for economists or equivalent, as well as introductory Econometrics).
A minor in economics provides an understanding of fundamental economic theories and institutions, as well as an ability to apply the information analytically in practical settings. It qualifies students to understand the connection between micro- and macroeconomic questions as well as to see the causality between such questions. The minor study module in economics develops both analytical thinking and academic insights.
Structure of studies 24 cr
Mandatory 12 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 cr | II | ||
| 6 cr | III |
Electives 12 cr
Choose the rest from the following:
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 cr | I | ||
| 6 cr | II | ||
| 6 cr | I | ||
| 6 cr | IV | ||
| 6 cr | III | ||
| 6 cr | II | ||
| 6 cr | IV | ||
| 6 cr | V | ||
| 6 cr | I | ||
| 6 cr | IV | ||
| 6 cr | *) | ||
| 6 cr | *) | ||
| **) | 6 cr | *) |
*) Not lectured in 2022-2024
**) Topics in Economics is usually taught by a visiting lecturer. Topic may vary from year to year and the course is not necessarily offered every year.
Basic information
Code: BIZ5041
Extent: 24 cr
Language: English
Organizing department: Department of Economics, BIZ
Professor in charge: Juuso Välimäki
Administrative contact: Elina Yrjänäinen
Target group: MSc. students who have completed BSc. or BSc. level minor in Economics
Application procedure: No
Quotas and restrictions: All Aalto students can choose this minor. However, many courses have limited number of seats and students are selected according to the order of priority confirmed in the course description. You should pay attention to the course-specific prerequisites and make sure you meet them in order to succeed in the courses.
Content and structure of the minor
This minor is meant for students who already have completed BSc or minor in Economics. The precondition is that the previous studies include both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics and sufficient methodological studies (31C01100 Mathematics for economists or equivalent, as well as introductory Econometrics).
A minor in economics provides an understanding of fundamental economic theories and institutions, as well as an ability to apply the information analytically in practical settings. It qualifies students to understand the connection between micro- and macroeconomic questions as well as to see the causality between such questions. The minor study module in economics develops both analytical thinking and academic insights.
Structure of studies 24 cr
Mandatory 12 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period | Course open for all Aalto degree students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 cr | II | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | III | Yes |
Electives 12 cr
Choose the rest from the following:
| Code | Course name |
ECTS credits |
Period | Course open for all Aalto degree students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 cr | 20-21 no teaching 21-22 period II |
Yes | ||
| 6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | IV | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | V | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | I | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | 20-21 period III 21-22 period II |
No, only open for School of Business degree students |
||
| 6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | 20-21 period II 21-22 period I |
Yes | ||
| 6 cr | IV | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | I | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | *) | Yes | ||
| 6 cr | 20-21 period II 21-22 period III |
Yes | ||
| 6 cr | III | Yes | ||
| ***) |
6 cr | *) | Yes | |
| Economics studies at another university | 6 cr | No, only open for School of Business degree students |
*) Not lectured in 2020-2021 or 2021-2022
**) Lectured only 2021-2022
***) Topics in Economics is usually taught by a visiting lecturer. Topic may vary from year to year and the course is not necessarily offered every year.