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Academic information
The Hanken PhD Programme corresponds to four years of full-time studies, during which you produce a doctoral thesis (180 ECTS) and complete 60 ECTS credit points of coursework. The courses are normally completed during the first 12-18 months of study. They consist of credits in the major and related subjects, in general methodology, philosophy of science, or similar courses of a methodological character.
Towards the end of your studies, you will have opportunities to teach and to acquire other competences that are important for a successful postdoctoral career.
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Academic Calendar
The semesters at Hanken run from August until December and from January until July according to the academic calendar. The two semesters are divided into four separate teaching periods of approximately seven weeks each. After each teaching period, there is an exam week. Most courses cover one teaching period, but some courses might cover a whole semester.
Academic Calendar
The semesters at Hanken run from August until December and from January until July according to the academic calendar. The two semesters are divided into four separate teaching periods of approximately seven weeks each. After each teaching period, there is an exam week. Most courses cover one teaching period, but some courses might cover a whole semester.
SISU - THE STUDY SYSTEM AT HANKEN
The most central tool for your studies is the study system Sisu which is also the study register at Hanken. In Sisu you update your contact details, create your study plan, register for courses, apply to transfer credits and apply for graduation. At the start of your studies the most important task is to create your study plan and register for courses. You can only access Sisu after having received your Hanken User ID. Note! Only use Sisu in English or Swedish since it is not set up to work in Finnish even though there is this language option. Other useful tools during your studies are found on the pages for study practicalities.
Assessment And Grading
Courses are generally assessed either by a written examination at the end of the course or by essays and papers handed in during and/or after the course. The examination dates for each course can be found in Hanken’s Study Handbook. If a student fails an examination, there will be one more chance to retake it. If a student fails on both possible dates set for examination in a course, the course must be retaken entirely during the next academic year/semester when it is offered. Assessment is based on work in class, individual and group work and exams. The grading scale is a numerical scale from 1 to 5 where 1 is required to pass. A five-point scale, with the numerical values 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, where 1 is the lowest rating and 5 the highest.
Phd Study Plan And Study Progress
PhD students plan their studies together with their degree supervisor. PhD students are required to book a meeting with their degree supervisor and discuss what courses they should take during the first year before registering to courses.
PhD students will fill in a study plan for the first year and later this plan will be compared to the PhD students study progress. In order for PhD students to get an extension to their employment contract they need to have a good study progress. The study plan and study progress will be examined by the Hanken PhD programme manager and Dean of Research.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2023–2024
You find the annual academic calender on Hanken’s webpages here
Lunches At Hanken
Doctoral students are welcome to enjoy lunch at Hanken facilities for a reduced price for employees. The cost of lunch varies from 4.7 to 7 EUR depending on the option you choose.
Sports Services
Unisport offers different kinds of aerobics and dance classes, badminton, climbing, pilates, yoga, squash etc. with student-friendly prices. Unisport operates at six campuses in the Helsinki region: the City Center, Kumpula, Meilahti, Otaniemi, Töölö and Viikki.
Sats, Fressi, Elixia and Motivus are the biggest private gyms in Finland and all of them are located in the city centre of Helsinki. For more information, please visit: www.unisport.fi,,www.sats.fi, www.motivus. fi, www.fressi.fi & www.elixia.fi
In Vaasa you find Wasa Sportsclub, Wasamove and Easyfit. More info at ww.wsc.fi, www.wasamove.fi and www.easyfit.fi/fi/kuntokeskukset/vaasa-royal.
