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Minor in Finance
Basic information
Code:
BIZ5019
Extent:
24
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
2022–2024
Level:
Intermediate studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Global business dynamics
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Joni Kokkonen
Administrative contact:
Marie Perret
Organising department:
Department of Finance
School:
School of Business
Prerequisites:
-
Quotas and restrictions:
-
Application process:
-
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
A minor in Finance provides a fundamental understanding of the models and theories of corporate finance and investment decisions, as well as an ability to apply them analytically in practical settings.
Content
BIZ students (Kauppatieteiden kandidaattiohjelma): Since the mandatory 28A00110 Rahoituksen perusteet is a compulsory part of your degree1) and is settled in e.g. the module Liiketoimintaosaamisen perusteet, the extent for the minor is 18 ECTS credits.
All other Aalto students: Complete all three (3) mandatory courses and choose one (1) course from the electives.
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN-A0103 | Fundamentals of Corporate Finance | 6 | I |
| FIN-A0104 | Fundamentals of Investments | 6 | II |
| FIN-A0105 | Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions | 6 | III |
Choose one of the following courses |
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| FIN-A0106 | Personal Finance | 6 | V |
| FIN-E0310 | Advances in Financial Technology | 6 | V |
| 28C00450 | Derivatives and Fixed Income | 6 | III |
| 28E35300 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 6 | II |
| 28C00200 | Econometrics for Finance | 6 | I |
| 28A00110 | Rahoituksen perusteet * | 6 | IV |
* Rahoituksen perusteet course is offered only to School of Business students and bachelor level major students in real estate economics.
Previous Curricula
Code: BIZ5019
Extent: 24 ECTS
Language of instruction: English Finnish
Level: Bachelor Masters
Target group: All Aalto students
Theme: Global business dynamics
Teacher in charge: Joni Kokkonen
Administrative contact: Marie Perret
Organising department: Department of Finance
Prerequisites: -
Quotas and restrictions: -
Application process: All Aalto students can choose this minor.
A minor in Finance provides a fundamental understanding of the models and theories of corporate finance and investment decisions, as well as an ability to apply them analytically in practical settings.
Structure of studies 24 ECTS
BIZ students (Kauppatieteiden kandidaattiohjelma): Since the mandatory 28A00110 Rahoituksen perusteet is a compulsory part of your degree1) and is settled in e.g. the module Liiketoimintaosaamisen perusteet, the extent for the minor is 18 ECTS credits.
All other Aalto students: Complete all three (3) mandatory courses and choose one (1) course from the electives.
Structure of the minor
Mandatory courses:
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN-A0103 | Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 1) | 6 cr | I |
| FIN-A0104 | Fundamentals of Investments 2) | 6 cr | II |
| FIN-A0105 | Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions 3) | 6 cr | III |
Elective courses:
Choose one (1) course from the list (Note. Rahoituksen perusteet is only available for BIZ students)
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A00110 | Rahoituksen perusteet *) | 6 cr | IV |
| 28C00200 | Econometrics for Finance | 6 cr | I |
| 28C00450 | Derivatives and Fixed Income | 6 cr | III |
| 28E35300 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 6 cr | II |
| FIN-E0310 | Advances in Financial Technology | 6 cr | V |
| FIN-A0106 | Personal Finance **) | 6 cr | V |
*) Rahoituksen perusteet course is offered only for BIZ bachelor's students at Kauppatieteiden kandidaattiohjelma. Bachelor's students at the BSc programme in Economics can register for another optional minor course.
**) Course organized first time 2023-2024
1) Equivalent to course 28C00100 Corporate Finance
2) Equivalent to course 28C00300 Investment Management
3) Equivalent to course 28C00800 Financial Markets and Institutions
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