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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
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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/.
Please see the electronic Study Guide for updated information: https://nettiopsu.utu.fi/opas/index.htm?uiLang=en&lang=en#B_link
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
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)
Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Department of Accounting and Finance
Department of Marketing and International
Business
Department of Economics
TSE exe
Centre for Collaborative
Research
Pori Unit
Council of TSE Chair: Markus Granlund
Dean Markus Granlund
Vice Deans Aino Halinen-Kaila & Hannu Salmela Committee for Educational
Development Chair: Hannu Salmela
Committee for Research and
Doctoral Studies Chair: Aino Halinen-Kaila
Administrative Services Head of Administration: Jani-Matti Lehto
Finland Futures
Research Centre (FFRC)
International Advisory Board Chair: Anders Aspling
Management Group Deans and Department/Unit Heads
Alumni Council
Committee for Societal Interaction
and Impact Chair: Aki Koponen
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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.
1 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:
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-admission-services/
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
Autumn term 2015
August September October November December
EXAMS LECTURES ( I period) EXAMS LECTURES ( II period) EXAMS
Week 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Mon 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21
Tue 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22
Wed 26 2 9 16 23 30 7 14 21 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23
Thu 27 3 10 17 24 1 8 15 22 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24
Fri 28 4 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25
Sat 29 5 12 19 26 3 10 17 24 31 7 14 21 28 5 12 19 26
Sun 30 6 13 20 27 4 11 18 25 1 8 15 22 29 6 13 20 27
Spring term 2016
January February March April 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-Study-Rights-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
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
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.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 180 ECTS CR MASTER OF SCIENCE
120 ECTS CR
1st year
60 ECTS cr
2nd year
60 ECTS cr
3rd year
60 ECTS cr
1st year
60 ECTS cr
2nd year
60 ECTS cr
Introductory studies 66 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 up-to-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:
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 ICT-enterprises. 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 25 cr
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 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
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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 2nd foreign language is decided based on previous language studies
4
MASTER OF SCIENCE 120 cr
Major: Information Systems Science (incl. Master’s thesis 30 ECTS cr) 80 cr
Methodological studies 4 cr
Optional studies (minor, language and communication studies etc.) 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
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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 4
Courses
obligatory courses are marked with bold letters
1st year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I II III IV I
V
I II III IV
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/
YRs9/LR1
9
Business Develoment Laboratory
TUCS courses, flexible study right agreement
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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/
YR10 Exports and SME Internationalisation (6)
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)
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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 virtual course
KVS1 International Business Strategy (6)
KVS4 International Mergers and Acquisitions (6) virtual course
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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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT (GIM)
The Master's Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management is an English-language two-year 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) 120 cr
Major: International Business (incl. Master’s thesis) 60 cr Minor: Entrepreneurship 25 cr Language and communication studies 10 cr Methodological studies 4 cr Specialisation Studies: Innovation Management Optional Studies
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
30 cr
KVS1 International Business Strategy 6 cr KVS60 Research Methods in International Innovation
Management 12 cr
Optional courses (a minimum of 12 cr from the following)
KVS8 International Marketing Management (not offered in 2014–2015)
6 cr
MAS12/KVS3 Strategizing in Business Networks 6 cr
KVS4 International Mergers and Acquisitions 6 cr
KVS13 New Challenges of Global Business 6 cr
TMS47/KVS16/JOS13/TUTUS30/YRS3 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation System (not offered in 2015–2016)
6 cr
KVS57 Multinational Management 2 cr
KVS90 Location-specific Studies 1-6 cr
Minor: Entrepreneurship
25 cr
Obligatory courses (19 cr)
YRGIM Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1 cr
YR1 Opportunity Creation and Assessment 6 cr
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YR3 Managing a Growing Business 6 cr
YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial Mindset
6 cr
Optional courses (a minimum of 6 cr from the following)
YR2 Venture Creation 6 cr
YR5 Entrepreneurship and Society
6 cr
Specialisation Studies: Innovation Management 18 cr
Obligatory course (6 cr)
KVS5/MAS24 Managing International Innovation Development 6 cr
Recommended optional courses (a minimum of 12 cr from the following)
MAS21/KVS52 Innovations and New Business Opportunities
6 cr
KVS53 Project Management and Innovation (not offered in 2015–2016)
6 cr
KVS54 Special Themes: Innovation Management 2/4/6 cr
MAS23/KVS55 Developing Service Business (not offered in 2014–2015)
6 cr
TLS_0067 Introduction to International Intellectual Property Law
4 cr
KVS90 Location-specific Studies 1-6 cr
Alternative options:
KV4/MA13 Exports and SME Internationalisation 6 cr
KV11/YR10 International Innovation Management as Design
6 cr
Methodological studies 4 cr
MENY2 Philosophy of Science and the Scientific Research 4 cr
HOPS Personal Study Plan
Language and Communication Studies
10 cr 1st Foreign language
- primarily English 6 cr
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
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 long-term 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 4 CR
MENY2 Introduction to the Philosophy of Science 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 2nd foreign
language is decided based on previous language studies
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 studies2 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.
Courses
obligatory courses are marked with bold letters
1st year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I
II
III
IV
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) or
FUTUS2 Futures Research Methods (8)
FUTUS3 Systems Thinking (6)
FUTUS4 Strategic Foresight (6)
FUTUS5 Futures Case Evaluation (8) or
FUTUS6 Futures Research Methods in Practice (6)
FUTUS7 Global Challenges and Sustainable Futures (6) Not offered in 2015-16
FUTUS8 Changing Futures Theme Not offered in 2015-16
TMS47/KV16/JOS13/
TUTU30 Perspectives to the Finnish Innovation Systems
FUTU3 Career Management
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 Aix-
en-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 18 cr
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THE COURSE SCHEDULE OF THE IMMIT PROGRAMME AT TSE
Courses and credits
1st year (timetable
marked with
shadowing)
2nd year
(timetable
marked with
shadowing)
I II III IV I II III IV
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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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 student-specifically 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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JOY 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
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 3 cr TKMY3 Statistical Inference 3 cr In total 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
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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 Responsible Business: An Introduction 6 IV
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YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating Entrepreneurial
Mindset 6
I
TM4/JO14 Geographies of Firms and Industries 6 I
ADVANCED STUDIES
JOS1 Advanced Organisational Behaviour 6 II
JOS2 Organisations in their Environments 6 I
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
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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
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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 III-
IV
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
KVS8 International Marketing Management 6
not offered
in 2014–
2015
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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)
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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
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YR6/JO8 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Creating
Entrepreneurial Mindset 6 III
KV2/TM34/YR9 Business Intelligence and the Global Business
Environment 6 II
KV11/YR10 International Innovation Management as Design 6 I-IV
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
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ADVANCED STUDIES
KTS24 Advanced Econometrics 10 III
LRS31/KTS16/TKMS14
Asset Pricing and Portfolio Theory 6 IV
KTS18 Seminar in Environmental Policy 6
not offered 15-16
KTS26 Basic Game Theory 6 III
KTS28/LRS33/TKMS15
Time Series Models and Forecasting 6 IV
KTS33 Advanced Course in Public Economics 6
not offered 15-16
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
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
YJ13 Securities and Company Law (Essay) 6 I-II/III-IV
ADVANCED STUDIES
YJS4 International Taxation 6 I
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
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
TMe2 Globalisation and Corporate Responsibility 5 III-IV
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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
BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE STUDIES
TKMY1 Introduction to Financial Mathematics 3 I-II
TKMY2 Descriptive Statistics 3
TKMY3 Statistical Inference 3
LRS25/ TKM9 Financial Modeling and Simulation 6 IV
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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 Software Business 6 IV
TJS8
Special Courses:
Information Systems Resarch on Games
IT Governance
6
6
III
I-II
TJS13 Management of Information System Security 6 II
TJS16 Information Technology & Ethics 5 I-II
TJS17 Enterprise Architecture 6 not offered
2015-16
TJS18 Knowledge Work 10 not offered
2015-16
TJS19 Master's Projects – Special Projects 10 I-IV
TJS20 Exercise Project 3-6 I-IV
BIDI0003/
MAS25/KVS7/
TJS23/YRS9/
LRS19
Business Development Laboratory 7 I-IV
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 long-term 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
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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
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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 Credits Period
VE9 Independent Studies 1-5 I-II / III-IV
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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
Faculty of Law 5
ProActive Law and the Prevention and Resolution of
Disputes 5-8
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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 -
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 start-up 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-and-Business-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 2014-2015) 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 full-time 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. Applicable degree and meeting the quality requirements thereof 2. Research plan 3. A schedule of the research and studies and plan for funding of the studies 4. Letter of motivation 5. 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
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
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
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
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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:
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 pro-gramme 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
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 90
JOV Doctoral Thesis
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 90
YRV Doctoral Thesis
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 Credits
KTJ5 Microeconomics 8
KTJ6 Macroeconomics 8
KTJ7 Econometrics 8
KTJ8 Research Seminar in Economics 8
KTL Licentiate Thesis 90
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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 3-32
TJL Licentiate Thesis 90
TJV Doctoral Thesis
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 long-term 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 Tools for a researcher, 1cr (Obligatory course) 1
Selection of general studies at UTU, the following are recommended:
YLJ1 Eight lectures on philosophy of science 3
YLJ6 Scientific writing and research communication, 4
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
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Postgraduate studies in Futures Studies, obligatory courses 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 6-16
FUTUJ6 Summer School & Summer Conference 6
FUTUJ7 National Foresight in Finland and Other Countries 4
Elective postgraduate studies, approved by the Professor 12
FUTUJ9 Doctoral dissertation 180
Total 240
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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.
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:
Degree Studies
1 § Degrees
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.
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.
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 English-language degree title and certificate shall be given in addition to the Finnish-language degree title and certificate.
2 § Studies leading to a degree
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.
3 § Subjects
The following subjects may arrange instruction within the curriculum of the Turku School of Economics:
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
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
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.
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
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
10 § Degree goals
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.
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
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.
13 § Language and communication studies included in the M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree
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.
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 degree-specific 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.
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.
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.
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.
The recognition of studies and competence is defined in closer detail in separate guidelines given by the Board of TSE.
17 § Internship
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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 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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
Detailed guidelines for supervising examinations have been given separately.
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
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.
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).
The Master’s thesis may also have two authors, but it must be possible to show both students’ independent contribution to it.
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
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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.
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
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
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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