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Overview
As a Accounting student at Hanken School of Economics you have access to a broad range of courses, conferences and workshops both in Finland and abroad. You also have full access to an extensive set of national and international financial databases.
The major is affiliated with KATAJA, the Graduate School of Accounting and the Nordic Accounting Research Network. You are also encouraged and financially supported to participate and present your work in international conferences.
The coursework (60 ECTS) typically consists of courses in Accounting, Statistics and Econometrics, and takes approximately one year to complete. Normally, students graduate within 4-5 years of full time studies.
Career prospects
Your career possibilities as an accounting student
Accounting is the language of business, that is used to develop, and analyze company performance.
Accounting information can come in financial or non-financial formats. Financial statements are prepared by all companies and they are used to communicate the financial position and performance of a company. Sustainability reports are becoming more common and they are based on the data gathered from a variety of sources.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Financial Accounting,
- Sustainable Investing and ESG
- Corporate Governance and
- Auditing.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Finance Accounting Auditing View 4 other PhDs in Finance in FinlandAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
GMAT 600
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A research-based Master's degree with good grades from a recognised university constitutes the basis for admission to doctoral studies. The Master's degree has to include a comprehensive research based thesis. If you will graduate after the application deadline, please read the information on provisional documentation under Application Documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR for the full programme during 48 months.
Living costs for Helsinki
975 - 1584 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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