Language selection - new bachelor's students

Studies in English

During your first year, you will take the mandatory course Introduction to Business Communication (3 ECTS). This course is mandatory for all Bachelor in Business students.

Studies in Finnish and Swedish

If you have received your previous school education in Swedish or Finnish in Finland (diploma from lower secondary and/or upper secondary education), you must fulfil the requirements for language proficiency in Finnish and Swedish in accordance with the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003). The following requirements must be fulfilled in conjunction with your degree at Hanken: excellent skills in the language of your previous school education, and at least satisfactory skills in the other national language.

You will study a minimum of 5 ECTS each of Swedish and Finnish as part of your bachelor's degree. Depending on your level, you may be required to study more than 5 ECTS in one or both languages, in order to reach the level required by the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003).

You can read more about the language proficiency requirements on the page for national languages in the bachelor's degree.

If you have completed your previous school education in Finnish in Finland, you will participate in a mandatory Swedish language test during the Orientation Days. This test will determine your Swedish starting level, and indicate which courses you should take in order to reach the required level.

Studies in an additional foreign language for students who have completed their school education in Swedish or Finnish in Finland

The additional language can be a language that you have already studied before and want to continue at a higher level, or a beginner's course in one of the languages Hanken offers. Please select two preferred languages; Hanken will guarantee you a spot at one of your submitted choices. If you do not submit a preference, Hanken will choose a language for you.

Choose the level of your preferred languages according to your prior knowledge (see the table below). Submit your choices through the form you have received by email. Please submit your choices in conjunction with accepting your study place.

Studies in English

During your first year, you will take the mandatory course Introduction to Business Communication (3 ECTS). This course is mandatory for all Bachelor in Business students.

Studies in Finnish or Swedish

If you have received your previous school education outside of Finland or in another language than Swedish or Finnish in Finland (diploma from lower secondary and/or upper secondary education), you will also study at least one of Finland's national languages: Swedish or Finnish.

You will study a minimum of 15 ECTS of either Swedish or Finnish. You may also take additional credits in the other language, but you must complete at least 15 ECTS in either Swedish or Finnish.

Please indicate your preferred language and level. We will prioritise the higher level selected, and your preference will be taken into account when possible. If you do not submit a choice, Hanken will choose a language for you. Select your level according to your prior knowledge (see the table below). Submit your choices through the form you have received by email. Please submit your choices in conjunction with accepting your study place.

You can read more about Finland's national languages on the Finnish department's pages and Swedish department's pages.