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Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology
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Curriculum 2024–2026
About the programme
Curriculum 2024-2026 comes into effect on 1 August 2024.
The Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology covers a range of scientific disciplines centered around engineering, science, and mathematics.
This document specifies the learning outcomes of the programme as a whole, while the specific learning outcomes of each major are presented in major studies.
Educational mission
The Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology aims to equip students with an interdisciplinary skillset that allows them to approach new problems with creative problemsolving attitude and develop innovative solutions. The programme aims to provide students the ability to transfer the skills acquired in one field and apply them to a multidisciplinary context. Graduates of the programme will be able to procure and evaluate scientific knowledge, and take part in scientific and professional communication in a versatile manner.
The programme aims to educate professionals in a diverse range of activities. Graduates of the programme will obtain the background to start their working life as data scientists, digitalsystems specialists, engineers, or technology entrepreneurs, among other professions.
Additionally, the programme prepares students for advanced studies in engineering, science, and mathematics, so that graduates of the programme will be well-equipped to pursue Masters-level studies giving them the opportunity to follow professions, such as engineering scientists, business analysts, industrial researchers, technology leaders, technical managers of crossdisciplinary teams, and more.
Majors and minors
The basic studies and major studies of the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology will provide students with a broad knowledge of the fundamentals in the given fields of study: engineering, science, and mathematics.
During their period of Bachelor's studies, the students will acquire a professional identity relevant to their majors.
Students will develop insight into the professional methods used in their fields and will understand the connection between their acquired knowledge and scientific research.
The programme enables students to choose their minors and elective study modules in such a way as to reflect the connections between engineering, science, mathematics, technology, business, and arts, which brings together strong synergies present in Aalto University.
After completing the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology, the students will be able to follow professional developments in the area of their major, find and procure scientific research information, and work as research assistants, thereby developing their own skill sets and abilities.
Techno-scientific thinking and working methods
After completing their degrees in the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology, students will have a good command of techno-scientific thought and working methods.
They will recognize the key concepts, phenomena, models and methods and will be able to put them to practical use, applying the tools of engineering, science, and mathematics to their own field.
Students will become familiar with the development and production processes of products and services in their own field of learning, as well as with factors that impact the life-cycle of those products and services, and will be able to participate in the necessary phases of engineering work involved in these.
Students will be able to identify, define, and solve technical problems with methods commonly used in their field, which they have learned during the programme. They will be able to apply the design practices they have acquired to satisfy the defined requirements. Students will be able to choose appropriate tools and methods, and will be able to use them, as well as to assess the results, processes and methods of engineering work critically.
Students will become familiar with the key information sources of their major and will be able to retrieve information supporting their work. They will know the research methods of the field and they will be able to apply them in order to gain information.
Students who have completed the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology will be able to find innovative solutions to the diverse challenges faced in developing and designing technical systems.
Students will recognize the effects of technology and design as well as those of their own work on people, society, the economy and the environment while also gaining insight into the ethical questions of the field and the relevance of those questions for their own work.
Study skills and foundation for Master's degree studies
Students take responsibility for their learning as members of the academic community
The Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology gives students the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a Master of Science (Technology) in applicable programmes at Aalto University or to apply to Master's programmes at other universities in Finland and abroad.
The students may plan their studies in a way that allows them to gain the knowledge needed to pursue a Master of Science (Technology) also in the field of their minor (with programmespecific restrictions).
The studies completed in the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology will create a foundation for lifelong learning and professional development.
Transferable skills
After completing the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology, the students will
- have the skills needed for goal-oriented and systematic work; know the principles of teamwork and team leadership and will be able to apply them to their work;
- be able to represent their field in a inter-disciplinary group;
- know the basic principles of project planning, execution and assessment, and will be able to apply them to their studies and work;
- be familiar with the basics of business and entrepreneurship in their field;
- be able to apply information and communication technology in various ways in their studies and work;
- have the oral and written language skills needed to communicate clearly in English;
- be able to work with different kinds of people both in Finland and in an international environment.
Total
180
ECTS
Basic Studies
65-67
ECTS
Major*
65-69
ECTS
Minor
20–25
ECTS
Elective Studies
19–30
ECTS
* Including Bachelor's thesis and seminar 10 ECTS
Chemical Engineering
In the Chemical Engineering major of the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology students learn the basic skills and knowledge required for a transition from an oil-based to a sustainable society. Utilizing natural resources is vital for a sustainable way of living and will be crucial for future economic growth, as it will provide also new business opportunities.
The focus of the major is on biotechnology, bioproducts and related processes, complementing the strong basics in mathematics and programming obtained in the basic studies. Harnessing the tools offered by chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology and engineering the major introduces how bio-based “thinking” will help in finding novel solutions to make this world more sustainable and create innovative products and solutions for applications ranging from construction materials and textiles to biofuels and medicine.
This combination of skills will allow you to specialize in many fields of chemistry and biotechnology as well as life science related topics in your further Master's studies.
Content of the studies
You will get basic knowledge of chemistry and biochemistry. Furthermore, you will be introduced to material sciences and polymer technology, related natural raw materials, product design, and related industrial processes. Your knowledge will be finally combined in a bachelor's thesis with a topic relevant to your studies.
Code: CHEM10.A
Extent: 67 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Michael Hummel
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
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| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Intergral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/2 |
| MS-C2105 | Introduction to Optimization | 5 | IV/2 |
Programming 25 ECTS |
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| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/2 |
| CS-A1120 | Programming 2 | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ENG-A2001 | Computer-aided Tools in Engineering | 5 | I-II/1 |
| ENG-A1003 | Numerical Methods in Engineering | 5 | III/2 |
Physics 5 ECTS |
|||
| PHYS-C0110 | Mechanics | 5 | I/1 |
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
|||
| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/3 |
General Studies 7 ECTS |
|||
| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's Students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| LC-1117 | Integrated Oral and Written Skills (o,w)* | 3 | III/1 |
|
Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
2 | III/1 | |
Code: CHEM3054
Extent: 69 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Michael Hummel
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM-A1030 | Laboratory and Chemical Safety | 1 | I/1 |
| CHEM-A1211 | Principles of General Chemistry | 5 | I/1 |
| CHEM-C1240 | General Chemistry Laboratory Course | 5 | II/1 |
| CHEM-A1290 | Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry | 5 | IV-V/1 |
| CHEM-C1300 | Fundamental Biosciences | 5 | III-IV/1 |
| CHEM-C2340 | Industrial Biomass Processes | 5 | III-IV/1 |
| ELEC-D8710 | Principles of Materials Science | 5 | III-V/1 |
| CHEM-C1230 | Principles of Physical Chemistry | 5 | I/2 |
| CHEM-C2330 | Biochemistry | 5 | I/2 |
| CHEM-C2310 | Bioprocess Technology | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| CHEM-A1630 | CHEMARTS Basics | 3 | I or IV/2 |
| CHEM-E1180 | Plant Resources | 5 | I/3 |
| CHEM-C3420 | Basics of Polymer Technology | 5 | I-II/3 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | I-II or III-V/3 |
| Maturity test (completed as part of the BSc thesis seminar) | 0 |
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training () in their elective studies.
JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of education (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. The combined extent of the minor (20–25 ECTS) and the elective studies in Chemical Engineering (19-24 ECTS) is 44 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor from Aalto University
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Chemical Engineering major students choose 19-24 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 44 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.
Computational Engineering
Through your studies in Computational Engineering, you will build strong foundations in:
Applied mathematics: More specifically, you will advance your competences in integral and differential calculus, linear algebra, statistical analysis and numerical methods.
Engineering: You will learn fundamental theories in engineering and use them to solve practical problems in the fields of thermodynamics as well as solid and fluid mechanics.
Programming and computing: You will become familiar with the principles of programming, data structures and algorithms. You will also gain experience in using some of the most relevant industrial engineering software packages.
Code: ENG3045.A
Extent: 67 ECTS
Responsible professor: Luc St-Pierre
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
|||
| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Integral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0311 | Differential and Integral Calculus 3 | 5 | IV/1 |
Programming 25 ECTS |
|||
| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/1 |
| CS-A1120 | Programming 2 | 5 | IV-V/1 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ENG-A2001 | Computer-aided tools in Engineering | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ENG-A1003 | Numerical methods in Engineering | 5 | III/1 |
Physics 5 ECTS |
|||
| PHYS-C0110 | Mechanics | 5 | I/1 |
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
|||
| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/3 |
General Studies 7 ECTS |
|||
| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's Students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| LC-1117 | Integrated Oral and Written Communication (o,w)* | 3 | I-II/1 |
|
Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
2 | III/1 | |
Code: ENG3082
Extent: 65 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Luc St-Pierre
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses 55 ECTS |
|||
| COE-C1002 | Statics | 5 | II/1 |
| COE-C1003 | Dynamics | 5 | V/1 |
| COE-C2001 | Foundations of Solid Mechanics | 5 | II/2 |
| COE-C2003 | Basic Course on Fluid Mechanics | 5 | I/2 |
| COE-C2007 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| COE-C2004 | Materials Science and Engineering | 5 | II/2 |
| COE-C3005 | Finite Element and Finite Difference Methods | 5 | V/2 |
| COE-C3010 | Computational Engineering Project | 10 | I-II/3 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | III-IV/3 |
| Maturity test (completed as part of the BSc thesis seminar) | 0 | ||
Optional courses, choose 10 ECTS |
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| COE-C2002 | Foundations of Continuum Mechanics | 5 | II |
| MS-C2105 | Introduction to Optimization | 5 | IV |
| MS-A0402 | Foundations of Discrete Mathematics | 5 | IV |
| MS-C2111 | Stochastic Processes | 5 | II |
| MS-C1342 | Linear Algebra | 5 | V |
| MS-C1350 | Partial Differential Equations | 5 | I-II |
| MS-C2128 | Prediction and Time Series Analysis | 5 | II |
| ELEC-D9130 | Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | I-II |
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training () in their elective studies.
JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of educaton (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. .The combined extent of the minor (20–25 cr) and the elective studies in Computational Engineering (23-28 ECTS) is 48 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor from Aalto University
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Computational Engineering major students choose 23-28 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 48 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering major starts in 2025-2026.
Computer engineering is a discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems, computer-controlled equipment, and networks of intelligent devices. It is an interdisciplinary subject combining electrical engineering and electronics with computer science. Computer engineering harnesses the foundational concepts of computing, mathematics, science, and engineering, channeling them to address technical challenges by designing advanced computing hardware, software, networks, and processes.
Computer engineers increasingly design specialized computer-based systems across various industries—from automotive and aerospace to telecommunications and defense. They create everything from microelectronic chips to powerful interconnected systems and play pivotal roles in distributed computing environments and embedded systems found in vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft. Many advanced technological infrastructures, including power distribution and modern manufacturing plants, depend on systems crafted by these engineers.
As a student of this major, you will
- Gain comprehensive understanding on how computer hardware works
- Use principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to articulate potential solutions for computer engineering challenges
- Develop the requisite mathematical proficiency and mastery of physical theories and engineering methods to master computer engineering from a technological standpoint
- Learn to analyse the interdependencies between hardware and software components in a computer system to understand the potential bottlenecks and optimization opportunities
- Acquire to the skills to design cutting-edge computers, computer-based systems, and networks.
Upon completion of your degree, you will have tools to tackle industrial challenges involving computer-based systems and computing hardware and related software for the benefit of society. Computer Engineering is one of the majors in the Aalto University Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology and is taught entirely in English.
Code: ELEC3074.A
Extent: 67 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Riku Jäntti
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
|||
| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Integral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| ELEC-A7200 | Signals and Systems | 5 | I-II/2 |
Programming 25 ECTS |
|||
| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/1 |
| CS-A1120 | Programming 2 | 5 | IV-V/1 |
| ELEC-A7100 | Basic Course in C programming | 5 | III-V/1 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/2 |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | I/3 |
Physics 5 ECTS |
|||
| PHYS-C0110 | Mechanics | 5 | I/ 1 |
General studies 7 ECTS |
|||
| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| LC-1117* | Integrated Oral and Written Skills (o,w)* | 3 | IV/1 |
|
Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS LC-5002/LC-7002 National language requirement (oral test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
IV-V/1 | ||
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
|||
| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/2 |
* read more about the language requirements
** Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish: Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students)
Code: ELEC3074
Extent: 65 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Riku Jäntti
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-C9620 | Basics of Electronic Circuits | 5 | I-II/1 |
| ELEC-C7420 | Basic Principles in Networking | 5 | III-IV/1 |
| ELEC-D9130 | Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ELEC-C7440 | Computer Architectures with RISC-V | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| ELEC-E7555 | FPGA for Communication Systems D | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| ELEC-C5231 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| ELEC-E9540 | Digital Microelectronics II: Digital Design with HDL D | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| ELEC-D9420 | Basics of RF Technology | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ELEC-C9510 | Programmatic Hardware Design | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ELEC-E8001 | Embedded Real-Time systems | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ELEC-C7222 | Embedded Programming with Communication devices | 5 | III-V/3 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | III-V/3 |
| Maturity Test | 0 | 3 |
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training (JOIN.trai) in their elective studies.
The JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of education (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. The combined extent of the minor (20–25 ECTS) and the elective studies (23–28 ECTS) in Computer Engineering is 48 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies, and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also, studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Computer Engineering major students choose 23-28 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 48 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfil the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.
Data Science
Data science is a multidisciplinary field focusing on the study of scientific methods for extracting knowledge and insights from data. Data science employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the broad areas of mathematics, statistics, information sciences, and computer science.
During their studies in the Data Science BSc major, students will acquire skills for developing their problem-solving abilities using data-driven approaches. After completing their studies, students will be able to tackle real-world problems using powerful methods of machine learning, data mining, and artificial intelligence. Students will be able to manage efficiently large volumes of data and develop data-driven models for different applications. They will also be proficient in making sound inferences from data and making sense of big data.
The students will acquire the following skills related to the computational foundations of Data Science: programming, data structures, algorithms, machine learning and data mining, artificial intelligence, data management, visualization, network analysis, and more.
The students will acquire the following skills related to the mathematical foundations of Data Science: discrete mathematics, multivariate calculus, linear algebra, matrix analysis, optimization, mathematics of computation, and more.
The students will acquire the following skills related to the statistical foundations of Data Science: probability and statistics, statistical inference, empirical data analysis, statistical modeling, prediction and time-series, design of experiments, and more.
Emphasis will be given to studying the foundations of mathematics, statistics, and computation, and building strong background in Data Science, so that students can follow the developments in this rapidly-evolving domain in the years to come.
Additionally, the students will obtain extensive hands-on experience and they will participate in team projects, so as to develop their technical skills, learn to work in a team, and learn to bring theory into practice.
Code: SCI3031.A
Extent: 65 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Aki Vehtari
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
|||
| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0402 | Foundations of Discrete Mathematics | 5 | IV/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Integral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/2 |
Programming 28 ECTS |
|||
| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/1 |
| CS-A1120 | Programming 2 | 5 | IV-V/1 |
| CS-C2105 | Programming Studio A | 5 | III-V/1 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/2 |
| CS-A1155 | Databases for Data Science | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| CS-A1160 | Beginner's Python for Engineers | 3 | IV/1 |
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
|||
| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/1 |
General Studies 7 ECTS |
|||
| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| LC-1117 | Integrated Oral and Written Skills (o,w)* | 3 | I-II/1 |
|
Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
2 | III/1 | |
Code: SCI3095
Extent: 65 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Aki Vehtari
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses 50 ECTS |
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| CS-C3120 | Human-Computer Interaction | 5 | I-II/2 |
| MS-C2105 | Introduction to Optimization | 5 | IV/2 |
| MS-C1620 | Statistical Inference | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | I/2 |
| CS-C2160 | Theory of Computation | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| CS-E5480 | Digital Ethics | 5 | V/1 or 2 |
| CS-E5710 | Bayesian Data Analysis | 5 | I-II/3 |
| CS-C3250 | Data Science Project | 5 | I-II/3 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | III-IV/3 |
| Maturity Test (completed as part of the BSc thesis seminar) | 0 | ||
Optional courses, choose 15 ECTS |
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| CS-E3190 | Principles of Algorithmic Techniques | 5 | I-II/3 |
| MS-C2128 | Prediction and Time-Series Analysis | 5 | II/3 |
| CS-E4715 | Supervised Machine Learning | 5 | I-II/3 |
| CS-E4650 | Methods of Data Mining | 5 | I-II/3 |
| CS-E4890 | Deep Learning | 5 | III-IV |
| CS-E4800 | Artificial Intelligence | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| CS-E4840 | Information Visualization | 5 | IV/3 |
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training () in their elective studies.
JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of educaton (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. The combined extent of the minor (20–25 ECTS) and the elective studies (25–30 ECTS) in Data Science is 50 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor from Aalto University
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Data Science major students choose 25–30 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 50 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.
Digital Systems and Design
This major covers a range of interdisciplinary topics relevant in the development and design of complex digital systems. It addresses the industry-relevant fields of electrical engineering and automation, computer, communication, and information sciences, as well as electronics. Students of the major will acquire competence in a range of techniques covering the broad areas of mathematics, modeling and analysis of signals and systems, and electronics.
During their studies in this major, students acquire knowledge in project planning and management, design in engineering and problem solving. The major empowers students to solve industry-relevant problems employing cutting-edge tools of embedded systems, control theory, and signal processing. Students will be trained in the modeling and analysis of systems, advance their knowledge in the broad field of computer networks and gain professional experience through tailored industry-relevant projects and entrepreneurship trainings.
The expertise gained through the major features diverse programming skills, good mathematical background, goal-oriented problem solving, engineering design as well as efficient project planning and management.
In particular, students will boast competences in
- emerging information technologies: students will learn from experts in evolving information technologies that define the future in industry and society
- modern electronics: the major of Digital Systems and Design educates students in various fields of modern electronics required by specialists
- analysis, design and optimization of complex systems: students of Digital Systems and Design will succeed in the efficient analysis, design and optimization of complex systems
- project planning and management for digital systems: students will obtain management skills expected from highly sought-for experts in leading positions in industry
- design in engineering: students will acquire cutting-edge design skills tailored for engineering that make a difference in technical solutions
- programming skills: student will gather practical programming expertise in a range of industry-relevant languages
- project and team working: students will collect practical experience through industry or close-to industry projects
Code: ELEC3029.A
Extent: 67 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Stephan Sigg
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
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| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Integral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| ELEC-A7200 | Signals and Systems | 5 | I-II/2 |
Programming 25 ECTS |
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| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/1 |
| ELEC-A7100 | Basic Course in C programming | 5 | III-V/1 |
| ELEC-C9801 | Design Thinking and Electronic Prototyping | 5 | I-II/1 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ELEC-C7222 | Embedded Programming with Communication Devices | 5 | III-IV/2 |
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
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| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/2 |
General Studies 12 ECTS |
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| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| ELEC-C5231 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 5 | IV-V/2 |
| LC-1117 | Integrated Oral and Written Skills (o,w)* | 3 | I-II/1 |
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Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
2 | III/1 | |
Code: ELEC3056
Extent: 66 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Stephan Sigg
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-C7420 | Basic Principles in Networking | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| ‐C9620 | Basics of Electronic Circuits | 5 | I-II/1 |
| ELEC-C9822 | Design Thinking and Advanced Prototyping | 10 | III-V/2 |
| ELEC-C5310 | Introduction to Estimation, Detection and Learning | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ‐C8201 | Control and Automation | 5 | III-IV/2 |
| ELEC-E7840 | Smart Wearables | 6 | III-IV/2 |
| ELEC-E8001 | Embedded Real-Time Systems | 5 | I-II/3 |
| ‐C9410 | Photonics and Optical Communications | 5 | I/3 |
| ‐C0302 | Final Project in Digital Systems and Design* | 10 | I-V/3 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | III-V/3 |
| Maturity Test (completed as part of the BSc thesis seminar) | 0 |
* Note: The final project is expected to last two periods and can be started any time. It should be started at least one period ahead of the BSc thesis seminar.
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training () in their elective studies.
JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of educaton (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. The combined extent of the minor (20–25 ECTS) and the elective studies (23–28 ECTS) in Digital Systems and Design is 48 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor from Aalto University
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Digital Systems and Design major students choose 22-27 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 47 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.
Quantum Technology
Through your studies in Quantum Technology, you will build strong foundations in:
- Quantum physics. You will master the fundamentals of quantum physics and how to apply its principles in real-world technologies such as in the superconducting quantum computer.
- Applied mathematics. You will acquire advanced competences in integral and differential calculus, matrix algebra, statistical analysis and numerical methods.
- Programming and engineering. You will be set to develop computer algorithms and programs, especially those that exploit quantum-mechanical principles. You will also be able to carry out experiments on quantum systems.
- Teamwork and communication. You will develop your ability to work effectively in a team and learn how to communicate your results in reports and presentations.
Code: SCI3105.A
Extent: 67 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Mikko Möttönen
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics 25 ECTS |
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| MS-A0111 | Differential and Integral Calculus 1 | 5 | I/1 |
| MS-A0011 | Matrix Algebra | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-A0503 | First Course in Probability and Statistics | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0211 | Differential and Integral Calculus 2 | 5 | III/1 |
| MS-A0311 | Differential and Integral Calculus 3 | 5 | IV/1 |
Programming 25 ECTS |
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| CS-A1110 | Programming 1 | 5 | I-II/1 |
| CS-A1120 | Programming 2 | 5 | IV-V/1 |
| CS-C3240 | Machine Learning | 5 | I/3 |
| CS-A1140 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ENG-A1003 | Numerical Methods in Engineering | 5 | III/2 |
Physics 5 ECTS |
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| PHYS-C0110 | Mechanics | 5 | I/1 |
Industrial Engineering and Management 5 ECTS |
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| TU-A1300 | Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management | 5 | I-II/3 |
General Studies 7 ECTS |
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| SCI-A1010 | Introduction Course for Bachelor's students | 2 | I-V/1 |
| LC-1117 | Integrated Oral and Written Skills (o,w)* | 3 | I-II/1 |
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Students educated in Finland in Finnish/Swedish:* LC-5001/LC-7001 National language requirement (writing test), 1 ECTS Students educated abroad or in Finland in a language other than Finnish/Swedish: Any language studies worth 2-3 ECTS (studies in Finnish recommended for international students) |
2 | III/1 | |
Code: SCI3103
Credits: 65 ECTS
Responsible Professor: Mikko Möttönen
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period/year |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses 55 ECTS |
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| ELEC-C9420 | Introduction to Quantum Technology | 5 | II/1 |
| MS-C1350 | Partial Differential Equations | 5 | I-II/2 |
| ELEC-D9130 | Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | I-II/2 |
| PHYS-C0256 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | 5 | III/2 |
| PHYS-C0253 | Quantum Mechanics 1 | 5 | V/1 |
| PHYS-C0250 | Quantum Materials | 5 | II/2 |
| ELEC-C9440 | Quantum Information | 5 | V/2 |
| PHYS-C0258 | Quantum Labs | 5 | I-II/3 |
| PHYS-C0254 | Quantum Circuits | 5 | IV/2 |
| JOIN.bsc | Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar | 10 | 3 |
| Maturity test (completed as part of the BSc thesis seminar) | 0 | ||
Optional courses, choose 10 ECTS |
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| ELEC-E3240 | Photonics | 5 | III/3 |
| PHYS-E0525 | Microscopy of Nanomaterials | 5 | III-IV/3 |
| ELEC-E3230 | Nanotechnology | 5 | IV/3 |
| PHYS-E0410 | Quantum Mechanics 2 | 5 | I-II/3 |
| PHYS-E0554 | Nanoelectronics | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0555 | Low Temperature Physics and Cryogenics | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0556 | Superconductivity | 5 | III-V |
| PHYS-C0240 | Materials Physics (in Finnish) | 5 | II/3 |
| CS-C3260 | Practical Quantum Computing | 5 | I-II/3 |
| CS-E4680 | Quantum Machine Learning | 5 | I |
In addition, students can include a maximum of 10 credits of practical training () in their elective studies.
Note that many of the compulsory courses listed above can be replaced by courses with equivalent content. Check the syllabus of each course for such possibility.
JOIN.bsc Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar is a 10 ECTS study module that is completed during one study term in third year of studies. The bachelor’s thesis is written while attending the seminar.
After completing the Bachelor’s Thesis and Seminar you will be able to understand scientific processes and search for relevant background information, both applying and analysing the data collected. In addition, you will be able to produce scientific articles in precise and correct language, present your findings and both receive and give feedback.
The language of instruction of the seminar is English and the thesis is written in English. Students who have been educated in Finnish or Swedish are required to write their maturity essay in the language of educaton (i.e. Finnish or Swedish).
More information on the Bachelor's Thesis and Seminar will be provided to students during their studies in the programme.
A minor subject of 20–25 credits is a compulsory part of a bachelor's degree. The combined extent of the minor (20–25 ECTS) and the elective studies (23–28 ECTS) in Quantum Technology is 48 ECTS. The minor is confirmed in the student’s personal study plan (HOPS). It is possible to choose a minor within Aalto University, from another Finnish university through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement or from university abroad during a student exchange.
Minor studies must be university level subject studies and they must form a module. It is not possible to take individual courses or language courses as a minor. Also studies in the field of student's major and courses that are overlapping with other studies are excluded from the minor selection.
Minor from Aalto University
Minor subjects offered by the different disciplines at Aalto University are listed on Minors.
Currently, minors that are offered in English and are suitable for bachelor's level students include at least the following:
- AaltoNAUT (School of ENG)
- Bioinformation Technology (School of ELEC)
- Chemical Engineering (School of CHEM)
- Computational Engineering (School of ENG)
- Computer Science (School of SCI)
- Data Science (School of SCI)
- Digital Systems and Design (School of ELEC)
- Economics (School of BIZ)
- Information Technology Programme (School of BIZ)
- International Business (Mikkeli campus, School of BIZ)
- Mathematics (School of SCI)
- Quantitative Methods (School of BIZ)
- Quantum Technology (Schools of ELEC and SCI)
- Statistics (School of SCI)
Quantum Technology major students choose 23-28 credits of elective studies. The combined extent of the minor and the elective studies is 48 ECTS. Individual elective courses can be taken from other programmes at Aalto University or other Finnish universities through the Flexible Study Right (JOO) agreement. Studies completed abroad during a student exchange can also be included in the elective studies category (exchange studies can also form an international minor or be included in the major).
Elective studies must be university level studies that fulfill the degree requirements and, in general, studies that are offered as degree studies at the university in question. Universities also offer courses that are targeted for a larger audience. The suitability of these studies is evaluated taking into consideration the learning outcomes of the degree that the courses are planned to be included in.
The elective studies may include a work placement furthering professional development. It is possible to include 1–10 ECTS of work experience in a bachelor’s degree.
Entrepreneurial, multidisciplinary Aalto studies and language studies are recommended. Foreign students are encouraged to take Finnish courses.