Hanken School of Economics
Hanken School of Economics
The Hanken School of Economics (HSE) was founded in 1909, making it one of the oldest business schools in Scandinavia and the Nordic region. Funded largely by the Ministry of Education and Culture, it is the only stand-alone business school in Finland and has the triple crown of international business school accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB).
Academic Highlights
Hanken provides an intimate, small student-to-teacher ratio environment where academic excellence, innovative teaching methods and corporate input are all emphasised. It has five departments: Economics, Finance, Management and Organisation, Marketing and Accounting, and Commercial Law, plus a Language Centre.
Location
Hanken has two campuses, one in the capital Helsinki on Finland’s south coast and the other on the west coast at Vaasa, a bilingual city of Finnish and Swedish speakers.
Did you know?
Finland is home to some fascinating sports, including mobile phone throwing, mosquito hunting, swamp football, rubber boot throwing and the Air Guitar world championships!
Language of Instruction | English (limited in some areas), Swedish | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM | |||||
| Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA) | 60% WAM | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 2, 2027 | 10 places | |||||
Green | ||||||
Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | Business and Economics | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
Sisu Course Registration System
You can see more academic details by selecting an individual course and clicking 'Show Study Module' in the top right corner.
Refer to Hanken's Incoming Exchange Students website for more information on selecting units.
Restrictions
The Vaasa Campus only accepts students for the Autumn semester (Monash Semester 2).
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
22.5 ECTS* | 30 ECTS |
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
45 ECTS | 60 ECTS |
ECTS - European Credit Transfer System
*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.
Academic Calendar
Hanken 'Autumn' Semester (Monash Semester 2): late August – mid-December
Hanken 'Spring' semester (Monash Semester 1): mid-January – mid-May (Helsinki campus only)
Banking and finance | Business law and taxation | Econometrics and business statistics | Economics |
Management | Marketing |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
AccommodationHanken has no on-campus accommodation, but student accommodation is available from the Foundations for Student Housing (HOAS/VOAS) in the Helsinki region and in the city of Vaasa. Please note that in Helsinki the student accommodation is highly competitive, so some students will need to find private accommodation. Read the information provided by Hanken about accommodation. VisasAs a general rule, if you plan to remain in Finland for more than three months you must obtain a residence permit. The Embassy of Finland, Canberra, provides helpful information about applying for the residence permit. This guide for student exchange to Finland also offers information on weather, housing, clothing, transport, and other cultural topics. Hanken also provides some guidance on obtaining a residence permit. Health and insuranceIn order to obtain a residence permit, exchange students need to have health insurance which meets the requirements set by the Finnish Immigration Service. Hanken also offers information on health insurance. When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. Orientation and extra-curricularA compulsory orientation course is provided prior to the semester commencing. Hanken also offers a pickup service, described under the 'Pickup' subheading, where a local tutor can pick you up from the airport, bus or railway station and take you to your apartment (registration required). Check out their video induction to the Hanken Student Association. Cost of livingHanken provides information on financing and the cost of living. FundingFor information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website. |
Important notes
Please note that students applying for a residence permit (student visa) for Finland will need to travel to Canberra for an in-person appointment.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.
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