Course syllabus
Welcome to Bachelor Thesis in Finance
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You have now reached the stage in your studies where you will explore a topic of your own choice in greater depth. Writing a bachelor’s thesis is both demanding and rewarding. It gives you the opportunity to demonstrate independence, apply financial theory, and use empirical data to investigate a well-defined research question. The course builds on the analytical and methodological skills you have developed throughout your programme. You will work in pairs and participate in a series of seminars designed to guide your progress — from selecting a topic and designing your study to presenting, defending, and discussing your completed thesis. Success in this course depends on careful planning, active participation, and good communication with your supervisor. Make sure to read the study guide closely; it explains the structure of the course, the purpose of each seminar, and the requirements for supervision, submission, and assessment. |
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Welcome — and use this opportunity to bring together everything you have learned in finance. |
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Course Coordinator: Taylan Mavruk
Student Representatives: Dian Namiranian and Jacob Ullsten
Course Administration: Christina Varkki
Course details
Course dates: Officially 26 March - 7 June. However, the course starts 20 January with a compulsory seminar and a first submission due 13 February.
Course registration in Ladok opens 12 January.
Bachelor Thesis Semester in Finance – Overview
The bachelor thesis semester in finance is a campus-based, full-time semester combining coursework and independent thesis work. During the semester, you take NEK310 Data Analytics for Economics and Finance and EFI302 Finance, Bachelor Course, which together provide the academic foundation for the bachelor’s thesis. The finance course is offered only in the spring semester and includes mandatory elements, such as seminar participation.
The bachelor thesis course begins with a mandatory course introduction, followed by the submission of a project plan with ranked topic preferences, which forms the basis for the allocation of topic and supervisor. The course is organised around a sequence of mandatory seminars throughout the semester, all of which require active participation.
The bachelor thesis course is offered once per year only, and supervision is provided solely during the semester in which the course is taken. The semester also includes Sustainability Day: Solutions on 29 January 2026.
Given the structure and requirements of the bachelor thesis semester, the semester does not allow for internships or other substantial external commitments.