Economics Aalto University

Overview

Specialists with strong analytical skills in economics combined with computation and data processing skills are high in demand. The Economics programme from Aalto University is for you if you want to approach real-world challenges in a systematic and empirical manner. 

How do international trade and migration affect global inequality? How can we build institutions that provide resilience against shocks such as financial crises? How should we design markets to incentivise innovation? The programme prepares you for understanding the connection between such micro- and macroeconomic questions and for distinguishing between causality and correlation. 

Career opportunities

Economics graduates are qualified in taking on positions that require broad economic expertise and strong analytical skills, whether it is building a career in academia, the private or public sector, or in a national or international context. Entry-level titles range from analysts, consultants, advisors to policymakers and researchers.

Aalto University has well-established career services which help you get employed in Finland and abroad. Aalto students tend to find good positions with ease upon their graduation. There is also a very active entrepreneurship community at Aalto, which can help as a springboard for founding a company. Finally, if an academic career is of interest, the Master’s programme in Economics from Aalto University is a great foundation for doctoral studies and post-doc positions.