Studies offered
Aalto University limits the studies that are offered to bachelor’s and master’s level JOO students. The courses offered can be found on Aalto University's student website Into https://into.aalto.fi/display/enmobility/Students+from+other+universities some time before the application period begins. There are differences in what different schools of Aalto University offer. You can only apply for the courses that are listed among the courses offered, unless stated otherwise.
- Doctoral students can apply for any Aalto University course. The decision is made by the organizing school on a case-by-case basis.
- Courses offered by Aalto University Open University cannot be applied for as flexible studies, as they are not covered in the Flexible Study Rights Agreement (JOO). More information about Aalto University Open University, the courses they offer and how to enrol can be found on their website http://avoin.aalto.fi/en/.
School of Business
Aalto University has two application periods for JOO studies, in April and in October. The main application round is in April, when there are more courses offered than in the supplement application round in October.
Before applying, familiarize yourself with the course descriptions and the possible preliminary requirements set for the course in WebOodi (you can serach for the courses with the course codes without logging in). If you are applying in October, you can also see the exact timetable set for the course. When applying in the April, the exact timetables for the following academic year have not yet been published. The teaching period of the course is however marked in the sheet containing the course offerings of the department (published below before the beginning of each application period).
Note, that a study right does not guarantee a place on the course, if e.g. the course has a quota or priority is given to a certain group of students.
If you intend to complete a minor at the School of Business, familiarize yourself with the structures of the minors, which are described in the Study Guide (degree regulations 2013). Note that not all the courses listed in the study guides are available for JOO students, but the lists below (of the courses offered for JOO students at each department) are exhaustive.
The decisions on granting the study rights will be made course by course. With most of the courses not all the applicants can be granted a study right. From the pool of applicants for a single course, those are prioritized, who (1) have already completed some School of Business courses that could be included as part of a minor for which they were applying the study right, (2) are applying a study right for a minor, and (3) have completed most ECTS credits for the degree.
Department of Management Studies
Courses for JOO students at the department of department of Management Studies in the April 2018 application period
| Kurssin koodi | Kurssin nimi | Laajuus (op) | opetusperiodi | Opetuskieli | kiintiö muiden suomalaisten yliopistojen opiskelijoille (JOO) |
| Course code | Course name | Extent (ECTS) | Teaching period | Language | Quota for students from other universities (JOO) |
| 21A00110 | Johtamisen perusteet | 6 | IV | suomi | 4 |
| 21C00150 | Introduction to Business | 3 | IV | English | 2 |
| 21A00410 | Yritysvastuu ja -etiikka | 3 | V | suomi | 5 |
| 21C00250 | Organisaatiokäyttäytyminen | 6 | I | suomi | 10 |
| 21C00350 | Human Resource Management | 6 | III | English | 10 |
| 21C00400 | Projektityö ja -Johtaminen | 6 | III | suomi | 5 |
| 21C21000 | Kiertotalouden strategiat ja johtaminen | 6 | IV | suomi | 5 |
| 21C10000 | Business and Society | 6 | III | English | 30 |
| 21C22000 | Future of Work | 6 | V | English | 3 |
| 21E00012 | Gender and Diversity at Work | 6 | IV | English | 4 |
| 21E00029 | Managing Mergers and Acquisitions | 6 | V | English | 2 |
| 21E00037 | Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 6 | III | English | 1 |
| 21E01050 | Management and Strategy Making, book exam | 6 | I, III, V | English | 10 |
| 21E72500 | Finding Joy and Productivity in Academic Writing | 6 | I-II | English | 5 |
| 21E16001 | Sustainability in Business | 6 | I | English | 3 |
| 21E16100 | Energy Business and Innovation | 6 | V | English | 5 |
| 26E00250 | Doing Business in China | 6 | I | English | 1 |
| 26E02500 | Doing Business in Russia | 6 | II | English | 5 |
| 26E03101 | International Strategy | 6 | I | English | 1 |
| 26E03302 | Sustainability in International Business | 6 | II | English | 2 |
| 26E05001 | Global Game Industry | | V | English | 5 |
| JOIN-E7006 | IDBM Challenge | 5 | I | English | 20 |
| 77A00300 | Viestintä ja projektinhallinta | 6 | I, II | suomi | 5 |
| 77C00400 | Työyhteisöviestintä | 6 | V | suomi | 5 |
| 77C03000 | Digitaalinen viestintä ja media | 6 | IV | suomi | 10 |
| 77E27000 | Change Management and Communication | 6 | II | English | 5 |
| 77E28000 | Corporate Responsibility Communication | 6 | III | English | 5 |
| 77E00200 | Strategy Communication | 6 | II | English | 5 |
| 75E15000 | Investor Relations | 6 | I | English | 5 |
| 77E18000 | Organizational Communication | 6 | I | English | 5 |
| 77E21000 | Intercultural Communication | 6 | IV | English | 3 |
Department of Accounting
Courses for JOO students at the department of department of Accounting in the April 2018 application period
Kurssin koodi
| Kurssin nimi | Laajuus (op) | opetus-periodi | Opetuskieli | kiintiö muiden suomalaisten yliopistojen opiskelijoille (JOO) |
| Course code | Course name | Extent (ECTS) | Teaching period | Language | Quota for students from other universities (JOO) |
| 22A00110 | Laskentatoimen perusteet | 6 | II | suomi | 10 |
| 22C00100 | Kirjanpito | 6 | I + III | suomi | 20 |
| 22C00200 | Johdon laskentatoimi I | 6 | II + IV | suomi | 20 |
| 22C00300 | Johdon laskentatoimi II | 6 | I + III | suomi | 20 |
| 22C00400 | Tuloslaskenta | 6 | II + IV | suomi | 20 |
| 32A00130 | Yritysjuridiikan perusteet | 6 | III | suomi | 10 |
| 32C060 | Verotuksen perusteet | 6 | II | suomi | 10 |
| 32C25000 | Sopimusjuridiikka | 6 | I | suomi | 10 |
| 32C26000 | Yhtiöjuridiikka | 6 | III | suomi | 10 |
| 32C31000 | Työsuhdejuridiikka | 6 | IV | suomi | 10 |
Department of Marketing
Courses for JOO students at the department of department of Marketing in the April 2018 application period
| Kurssin koodi | Kurssin nimi | Laajuus (op) | opetus-periodi | kieli | kiintiö muiden suomalaisten yliopistojen opiskelijoille (JOO) |
| Course code | Course name | Extent (ECTS) | Teaching period | Language | Quota for students from other universities (JOO) |
| 23A00110 | Markkinoinnin perusteet | 6 | I | suomi | 12 |
| 23C510 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 6 | III | englanti | 2 |
| 23C550 | Services Marketing | 6 | III | englanti | 2 |
| 23C580 | Kuluttajan käyttäytyminen | 6 | V | suomi | 2 |
| 23C60000 | Market Research | 6 | I-II + IV-V | englanti | 4+4 |
| 23C61050 | Vähittäiskaupan kilpailustrategiat ja kilpailukeinot | 6 | I | suomi | 9 |
| 23C630 | Capstone-kurssi: Product and Brand Management | 6 | IV | englanti | 10 |
| 23C79050 | Innovations in an Age of Constant Change | 6 | II | englanti | 2 |
| 23E57000 | Fashion Marketing | 6 | V | englanti | n/a |
| 23E58050 | Consumer Behavior, Retail Experience and Fashion | 6 | II | englanti | 10 |
Department of Finance
Department of Finance offers no courses for JOO students.
Department of Economics
Courses for JOO students at the department of Economics in the April 2018 application period
| Kurssin koodi | Kurssin nimi | Laajuus (op) | opetusperiodi | Opetuskieli | kiintiö muiden suomalaisten yliopistojen opiskelijoille (JOO) |
| Course code | Course name | Extent (ECTS) | Teaching period | Language | Quota for students from other universities (JOO) |
| 31A00110 | Taloustieteen perusteet | 6 | I | suomi | 10 |
| 31C00100 | Mikrotaloustiede | 6 | I | suomi | 10 |
| 31C00200 | Makrotaloustiede | 6 | III-IV | suomi | 10 |
| 31C00300 | Suomen talous ja talouspolitiikka | 6 | I | suomi | 5 |
| 31C00800 | Personnel Economics | 6 | V | English | 5 |
| 31C00900 | Raha- ja pankkiteoria | 6 | V | suomi | 5 |
| 31C00110 | Mikrotaloustiede: Hinnoittelu ja strategia | 6 | II | suomi | 10 |
| 31E40100 | History of Economic Growth and Crises | 6 | II | English | 10 |
Courses for JOO students at the department of Information and Service Economy in the April 2018 application period
| Kurssin koodi | Kurssin nimi | Laajuus (op) | Opetus-periodi | Opetuskieli | Kiintiö muiden suomalaisten yliopistojen opiskelijoille (JOO) |
| Course code | Course name | Extent (ECTS) | Teaching period | Language | Quota for students from other universities (JOO) |
| 27C01000 | Business Decisions 1 | 6 | II | English | 2 |
| 30C00355 | Business Mathematics II | 6 | V | English | 3 |
| 30C02000 | Negotiation Analytics | 6 | V | English | 5 |
| 30C00200 | Econometrics | 6 | III | English | 5 |
| 35A00310 | Tuotantotalouden perusteet | 6 | V | Suomi | 10 |
| 35C04000 | Global Logistics and Distribution Networks | 6 | IV | English | 5 |
| 37C00100 | Management Information Systems | 6 | IV | English | 3 |
| 37C00250 | Capstone: Information Systems Development | 6 | III | English | 3 |
| 37C00400 | Programming I | 6 | I | English | 3 |
| 37C00450 | Programming II | 6 | II | English | 3 |
| 27E01000 | Decision Making and Choice Behavior | 6 | V | English | 3 |
| 30E00400 | Simulation | 6 | I - II | English | 2 |
| 30E00800 | Time Series Analysis | 6 | IV - V | English | 2 |
| 30E02000 | Business Decisions 2 | 6 | III | English | 2 |
| 35E03000 | Sustainable Supply Chains | 6 | I | English | 5 |
| 35E02000 | Procurement and Strategic Sourcing | 6 | III | English | 5 |
| 35E00750 | Logistics Systems and Analytics | 6 | I | English | 10 |
| 35E00350 | Sales & Operations Planning | 6 | IV | English | 2 |
| 35E00800 | Intellectual Property Rights | 6 | II | English | 2 |
| 35E00550 | Quality and Performance Management | 6 | II | English | 5 |
| 35E00650 | Quantitative Models in SCM/OM | 6 | TBA | English | 2 |
| 37E00100 | Information Economy | 6 | IV | English | 1 |
| 37E00200 | Strategic Information Technology Management | 6 | II | English | 3 |
School of Chemical Engineering
Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Forest Products Technology
School of Electrical Engineering
2018-2019
It is possible to apply for all courses. However, there may be restrictions, which are mentioned in the course description: the number of admitted students may be limited, or priority may be given to students of certain majors of Aalto University. The student is responsible for making sure that possible prerequisites are met. Any prerequisites can be seen in WebOodi: https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/.
Department of Micro- and Nanosciences
Department of Radio Science and Engineering
Department of Signal Processing and Acoustics
Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
Department of Communications and Networking
School of Engineering
2018-2019
Department of Mechanical Engineering
You may apply for all of the courses, as long as any prerequisites are met. You can check the prerequisites in WebOodi: https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/.
Department of Built Environment
You may apply for all of the courses, as long as any prerequisites are met. You can check the prerequisites in WebOodi: https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/.
Department of Civil Engineering
You may apply for all of the courses, as long as any prerequisites are met. You can check the prerequisites in WebOodi: https://oodi.aalto.fi/a/.
Language Center
To be updated.
Course descriptions and the structures of the minors
Aalto University does not have study guides for JOO students. Course descriptions and the structures of the minors can be found on the study guides. Note that not all the courses listed in the study guides are available for JOO students, but the lists here (of the courses offered for JOO students at each Aalto School, see "Studies offered") are exhaustive.
Application periods
Aalto University has two application periods for JOO studies.
1–30 April: for courses that are held during the next academic year (autumn, spring).
1–31 October: for courses that are held next spring.
Doctoral students can apply anytime, but it is advisable to apply within the application periods, preferably during the term before the course begins. At the latest, apply four weeks before the course registration begins.
Exceptions: The above-mentioned application periods do not apply to certain programmes, which have their own application periods. The student must submit an application for the programme and a JOO application during the application period for said programme. Students who are admitted to the programme are granted a flexible study right for the programme. For more information about the programmes and possible further information, please visit https://into.aalto.fi/display/enmobility/Exceptions+to+the+normal+JOO+application+periods.
Separate application to each Aalto school
Aalto University consists of six schools. With one application a student applies to only one of the schools of Aalto University. Those who wish to apply for studies organized by different schools of Aalto must submit a separate application to each school.
Submitting the application
Aalto University uses the electronic application system for JOO studies. If your home university uses the electronic application system, submit the application through the application system. The electronic application is automatically transferred to Aalto University when your home university has endorsed the application in whole or in part. The application must arrive in Aalto University before the application period ends.
Submitting a paper application to Aalto University
See In English Flexible Study Rights for the list of universities that use the electronic application system. If your home university does not use the electronic application system, fill in a paper JOO application. An endorsed application and an official transcript of records is delivered to the school which organizes the studies. The application must arrive in Aalto University before the application period ends. Please mark the envelope with the text: “JOO application”.
Delivery addresses
- Aalto University School of Engineering, Student Services, PO Box 14100, 00076 Aalto
- Aalto University School of Business, Student Services, PO Box 21210, 00076 Aalto
- Aalto University School of Chemical Technology, Student Services, PO Box 16200, 00076 Aalto
- Aalto University School of Science, Student Services, PO Box 15400, 00076 Aalto
- Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering, Student Services, PO Box 13000, 00076 Aalto
- Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Student Services, PO Box 31000, 00076 Aalto
Please schedule the time needed for your home university’s endorsement process for both an electronic and paper application!
Admission criteria
Applications that arrive to Aalto University after the application period has ended are not processed. Aalto University can grant a right to study only for studies that are offered to JOO students, and only when the home university has first endorsed the application. The student must have adequate skills and abilities to complete the studies.
Some courses have a quota for students from other universities. If the quota is full, a right to study cannot be granted. Even if the course has no quota for JOO students, the application may have to be considered on a case-by-case basis, e.g. in terms of the size of teaching rooms, equipment and other resources. In some cases the decision is based on applicants' portfolios.
A study right does not guarantee a place on the course, if e.g. the course has a quota or priority is given to a certain group of students.
With applications for minor studies, all of the courses cannot always be granted at once. In such cases the student can apply for the rest of the courses later within the normal application periods, provided the courses are offered. It might also be possible to complete the missing courses in Aalto University Open University. Open University studies are not part of the Flexible Study Rights Agreement (JOO), which means that students pay for the studies themselves. More information about Aalto University Open University, the courses they offer and how to enrol can be found on their website http://avoin.aalto.fi/en/.
Duration and extent of the flexible study right
The right to study is granted for a fixed period. Usually when the right to study is for a maximum of 18 ECTS, it is granted for one year. When the right to study is for over 18 ECTS, the duration is two years. However, if the home university's endorsement is for a shorter time, Aalto University will not exceed it. If the student graduates from his/her home university, the JOO study right in Aalto University ends as well.
Aalto University can grant a study right for a maximum of 30 ECTS per student per application. If the student applies for a minor which requires that the student first fulfills the prerequisites, Aalto University can grant 30 + prerequisites.
Starting your studies
The decisions are usually made approximately a month after the application period has ended. If the right to study is granted, you will receive instructions on starting the studies. Instructions for new JOO students
Credit transfer
Credit transfer is done as instructed by the home university. You are responsible for providing your home university with information on completed flexible studies. An official transcript of records can be obtained from the Student Services upon request, or it can be posted to your home address. You can order an official digitally-signed transcript of records in WebOodi while you are a student at Aalto. The electronic transcript of records is a PDF document equipped with a digital signature to confirm its authenticity and integrity.
School of Arts, Design and Architecture- Planerare Niina Tikkanen
- niina.tikkanen(at)aalto.fi
- telefon: 050 513 8480
School of Business
- Planning Officer Aino Salminen
- aino.2.salminen(at)aalto.fi
- tel. 050 413 6414
School of Chemical Technology
School of Electrical Engineering
- Planning Officer Eeva Halonen
- eeva.halonen(at)aalto.fi
- tel. 050 327 9199
School of Engineering
- Coordinator Virpi Riissanen
- virpi.riissanen(at)aalto.fi
- tel. 050 564 5495
School of Science
- Study coordinator Sari Salmisuo
- sari.salmisuo(at)aalto.fi
- tel. 050 408 4540
