Mailing address
University of Tampere
Faculty of Economics and Administration
FI-33014 University of Tampere

Visiting address
Kanslerinrinne 1, Pinni A Building

International Coordinator:
Ms. Terhi Nieminen

Tel.    + 358 40 190 1480
Fax    + 358 3 3551 6905
http://www.uta.fi/tiedekunnat/kaha/english.php

At the Faculty of Economics and Administration, research and education focus on management and operational reform of private-sector organisations, public-sector organisations and other bodies within the context of change in society.

The Faculty educates skillful professionals to be, who are able to cross the borders between the public and private sectors. This is made possible by a unique blend of economic and administration sciences, the individuality of scientific disciplines, a practical-oriented approach and a high level of education and research. Research is done and education is provided in eight fields of administration and seven fields of economics at four different departments.

The Faculty’s research and education concentrate on the following areas:

- understanding and managing regional processes and changes in the environment
- know-how in public administration and economics
- local government functions and leadership, and managing the related changes
- know-how of business operations and their development
- legal expertise in the spheres of economics, administration and taxation
- understanding and directing both economic decision-making and operations of markets and economies

The Faculty has about 3,500 students and more than 150 staff. Each year the Faculty accepts 350 new undergraduate students, while 250 master’s degrees and about ten doctorates are awarded. Graduates of the Faculty easily find employment.

The School of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Tampere was established on 1 August 2004 to co-ordinate and develop the education and research of the business oriented subjects at the Faculty of Economics and Administration: Economics, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management and Organizations, Business and Tax Law and Insurance.

School of Economics and Business Administration
Mailing address:
School of Economics and Business Administration
FI-33014 University of Tampere
Finland

Visiting address:
Kanslerinrinne 1, Pinni A Building, 2nd floor, room 2067

International Coordinator:
Ms Terhi Nieminen

Tel.     + 358 40 190 1480
Fax     + 358 3 3551 6905
e-mail: business.school(at)uta.fi
http://www.uta.fi/kkk/

The graduates from the School of Economics and Business Administration are Masters and Doctors of Science who specialize in Economics, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management and Organisation, Business and/or Tax Law and Insurance. In teaching and research, the School of Economics and Business Administration aims at integrating the traditional disciplinary boundaries. Much of the work focuses on interdisciplinary areas, such as international business, strategic management and entrepreneurship. The School of Economics and Business Administration operating within the Faculty of Economics and Administration also has solid links with areas of expertise in administrative science, which is a clear advantage in today’s European political-economic development where modes of operation in the public and private sectors are constantly coming closer to one another.
The School of Economics and Business Administration also plays an active role in various development units and business networks within the region. Links with the City of Tampere, the local Chamber of Commerce, Tampere University of Technology and many other regional actors at the same time enrich the School’s activities and give students and personnel advantage points and opportunities for fruitful cooperation.

Degrees offered by the Faculty of Economics and Administration

Bachelor of Administrative Sciences    180 ECTS, 3 years

Basic Studies and Intermediate Studies in Major Subject     68 - 80 ECTS
incl. Bachelor’s Thesis     8 ECTS
Language and Communication Studies     14-21 ECTS
General Method Studies     10-15 ECTS
Practical Training     5-12 ECTS
Minor Subjects and Optional Studies     68-75 ECTS

Master of Administrative Sciences     120 ECTS , 2 years

Advanced Studies in Major Subject    80-90 ECTS
        incl. Master’s Thesis 40 ECTS
Language Studies     3-6 ECTS
Optional Studies     27-37 ECTS

Major Subjects in Administrative Sciences:

•    Administrative Science
•    Financial Management and Public Sector Accounting
•    Environmental Policy        
•    Local Governance
•    Local Public Law
•    Local Public Economics
•    Public Law
•    Regional Studies

Bachelor of Science (Economics / Business Administration) 180 ECTS , 3 years

Basic and Intermediate Studies in Major Subject     65-78 ECTS
incl. Bachelor’s Thesis     8 ECTS
Language and Communication Studies    21-27 ECTS
General Method Studies     15-28 ECTS
Practical Training     5-6 ECTS
Minor Subjects and Optional Studies     31-66 ECTS

Master of Science (Economics / Business Administration) 120 ECTS , 2 years

Advanced Studies in Major Subject     66-80 ECTS
        incl. Master’s Thesis 40 ECTS
Language Studies     6 ECTS
Optional Studies     34-48 ECTS

Major Subjects in Economic and Business Administration Sciences:
• Economics
• Accounting and Finance
• Marketing
• Management and Organisation
• Business and/or Tax Law
• Insurance