Diploma programmes

The registration takes place through Studyinfo.fi during a separate registration period. You must live in Finland to be able to take part in the Diploma Programmes. Notice you cannot get a residence permit to participate in a Diploma Programme. Studies are offered onsite at Hanken and examination generally takes place onsite. The Diploma Programmes have different registration requirements, read more about the requirements below. 

If there are more eligible applicants than available places, applicants are considered in order of registration for IPL and SCM. The diploma programme in CR has a separate selection process based on a motivation letter, where applicants are considered in different categories according to previous experience.

The price for a Diploma Programme is 500€. The payment takes place in connection to the selection to the Diploma Programme, at the latest in mid-August. 

The fee entitles you to a two-year separate study right, though which you can complete courses within the chosen Diploma Programme. 

Persons who are cooperation students (have an active degree study right at another university/university of applied sciences in Finland) are exempt from the fee. Cooperation students should have an active study right at another university/university of applied science and be registered as present during the academic year they complete courses in the Diploma Programme. Also persons who are refugees or in a similar situation or have temporary protection in Finland are exempt from the Diploma Programme fee. Hanken staff are also exempt from the fee. 

Selected students will be informed separately and those enrolled are welcome to participate in an introduction session to studies at Hanken 19.8.2026 at 10.15-11.45. 

For Hanken students/alumni

If a degree student enrolled at Hanken wishes to take courses from a diploma programme, they may do so as elective studies included in their degree. In this case, these students will not receive a separate diploma for the completed diploma studies, as the courses will instead be incorporated into their ongoing degree.

Hanken degree students who wish to participate in a diploma programme may do so after graduating from Hanken, provided that they have not already completed the mandatory courses included in the diploma programme as part of their degree, nor have they completed such a large portion of the elective courses in the diploma programme that they would be unable to meet the requirements for obtaining a diploma.

After you have completed the mandatory 30 ECTS within the Diploma Programme, of which at least 20 ECTS are on Masters level you can get a Diploma. You will also be invited to Hanken's alumni network after completed Diploma. Diploma programmes do not lead to an official degree in Finland, it is a study module consisting of at least 30 ECTS. 

Once you have completed all the courses you wish to include in the diploma programme and have met the requirements for receiving a diploma, you can apply to have a diploma issued to you based on your application in Sisu; see the instructions here. Please note that this is not a degree, but only a diploma certifying studies completed at the Open University. You will also receive an official transcript of records.

Diploma Programmes can lead to admission within the following Masters programmes starting 2027. In the table below you can find which Masters programmes you can apply to based on the different Diploma Programmes. Notice there may be updates/changes to the Masters portfolio at Hanken School of Economics.

*Notice it is not possible to choose the track in GSM through admission based on Diploma Programmes. 

To be admitted to Masters degree studies based on a completed Diploma Programme starting 2027 at Hanken, the applicant must fulfill the following admission criteria: 

• Fulfill general eligibility for Masters degree studies
• Fulfill Hanken's language requirements for Masters level
• Fulfill the following: 
  • Have completed the Diploma Programme   
  • The Diploma Programme has been completed within maximum of two years within the 2-year separate study right 
  • Have completed the minimum number of credits required at least 30 ECTS, of which 20 ECTS are on masters level 
  • Completed all mandatory courses for admission based on Diploma Programmes 
  • Have at least grade good (3/5) as GPA in the courses within the Diploma Programme 
  • Have completed the Diploma Programme within the last two academic years at the time of application

A limited number of study places are offered within degree programmes based on completed Diploma Programme. If there are more applicants than number of places applicants are ranked based on their GPA within the Diploma Programme. 

• Do you get student benefits (cheaper travel tickets, etc.)?
  • No. As a student in a diploma program, you have a non-degree, separate right to study, which does not entitle you to student benefits.
• Can I apply for student housing?
  • No. Studies with a separate right to study do not qualify you for student housing.
• Can the program be studied remotely?
  • Diploma programs are not offered as distance studies; most courses are held on-site in Helsinki. The frequency of lectures depends on the courses you choose and how you spread them over the two years, but this is not a program that can be completed remotely. There are no intensive blocks; instead, lectures are evenly distributed across the weeks. Some courses have lectures once a week, while others have them several days a week. You can review the courses and teaching formats (type and number of lectures) by following the links to the Sisu study register listed under each diploma program’s study plan: Corporate Responsibility, Supply Chain Management, and Intellectual Property Law.
• How do I know if I meet the prerequisites for relevant studies?
  • Hanken’s Admissions Services/Open University cannot guide you on which courses count as relevant for eligibility. Your previous studies are assessed by academic staff after the application period has ended. You can find the requirements above under the subheading “Application.”
• When will I know if I have been admitted?
  • Results for Corporate Responsibility are usually published in mid-June, and results for Intellectual Property Law and Supply Chain Management are typically published in the first half of August. You can follow your results via the My Studyinfo service.
• When and how do I pay the fee?
  • If you are accepted into the diploma program, you will receive a payment link by email directing you to Paytrail. Payment can be made via bank transfer from a Finnish bank or through common payment methods such as MobilePay, Siirto, MasterCard, or Visa. Payment instructions are included in the same message confirming your place in the program.
• Can I pay the fee on behalf of someone else?
  • Yes, the fee can be paid for another person.
• Can Hanken issue an invoice for the diploma program?
  • No, invoices are not issued for diploma programs. If your company is paying the fee, it can be paid with a corporate credit card, or you can request reimbursement from your employer.
• Can I pay in installments?
  • No, installment payments are not available.
• Do I have to attend the orientation session?
  • Yes, the orientation session is mandatory for Corporate Responsibility. It includes all the necessary information to begin your studies. We recommend that all diploma program students attend the session to receive support with course registration. The orientation session for studies at Hanken will be held on August 19, 2026, from 10:15 to 11:45 for all admitted students.
• How do I register for courses if I have been admitted?
  • Start by reading the instructions here after August 1, when your study right comes into effect. You cannot take any actions before August 1.
• Where can I get guidance if I need help with my studies?
  • You can contact the Open University after attending the orientation session. Contact details are available here.
• When will I receive the diploma?
  • You will receive the diploma once you have completed all the courses you wish to include in the program and have met the requirements for obtaining a diploma. See more information under the subheading “Diploma.”