Information Systems, Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration (2 yrs), autumn 2026

Attachments

The required application attachments are listed below. Some attachments may be optional or apply only to some applicant groups. If a document is not listed below, it will not be considered.

If a mandatory attachment is not submitted following the instructions, your application will be deemed ineligible and not processed further. More detailed instructions will be published on the University’s website before the application period begins. The instructions may change between application rounds, and you must make sure to comply with the requirements for the correct round.

1. Copy of an official transcript of records of a higher education degree

A transcript of records (mark sheet) is a list of courses and study attainments a student has completed at an educational institution.

2. Official translation of the transcript into English, Finnish, or Swedish (if needed)

If the official transcript of records is issued in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation into one of these languages is required in addition to the original language version.

3. Copy of a degree certificate of a higher education degree

If the degree used for proving your eligibility is unfinished at the time of application, a degree certificate is not required in the application phase.

4. Official translation of the degree certificate into English, Finnish, or Swedish (if needed)

If the degree certificate is issued in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation into one of these languages is required in addition to the original language version.

5. Proof of English language proficiency

The required document is either a language test certificate or an educational document, depending on how you prove your language skills. See Eligibility for the approved methods.

If an educational document is issued in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation into one of these languages is required in addition to the original language version.

6. Copy of a valid passport (if needed)

A copy of the identification pages of a valid passport with your (the applicant’s) name, date of birth, and nationality. If you do not hold a valid passport, another official identification document (such as a personal identity card or driving licence) stating the same information is accepted. If you are a Finnish citizen, this document is not required, since your nationality can be verified from a national database.

7. Copy of a residence permit card (if applicable)

A copy of both sides of the residence permit card. The document is required only if you, the applicant, hold one of the following: a valid residence permit in Finland of type A (that is not based on studies), P, P-EU, EU Blue Card, or a certificate of the permanent right of residence of a UK citizen in Finland, or residence card for a family member of an EU or UK citizen residing in Finland.

8. Motivation letter

Clearly articulate your reasons for applying for MSc (Econ) Information Systems programme by answering the following questions.

• Describe your previous studies, activities, and commitment in relation to the contents of the Information Systems programme.
• What motivates and interests you in the contents of the programme and why?
• What are your future professional plans? What skills and knowledge do you expect to gain from this programme for your career after graduation?

The maximum length of the motivation letter is one page (A4 size) using Times New Roman and font size 12 pt. The motivation letter must be written in English.

9. A brief, “press-release” type summary of the Bachelor’s Thesis/ final project or equivalent

If you have not completed a Thesis, you can submit a short research plan of your unfinished Thesis or on a topic of your own choice (max 1 page). Include:

• A catchy title which would attract the attention of an imaginary reporter who would decide, based on the title, whether or not to continue to read the piece.
• The essentials of the piece of research: the main results and their contribution to the bigger picture and everyday life in a succinct style typical to news items. Start with the most important and interesting findings and how these can be applied to practice. Leave the information on how the research was conducted and the methodology used etc. towards the end of the summary.
• Use clear and understandable language and avoid special terminology. By using subheadings, you can structure the information to make it more appealing.
• The length is one page (A4), a maximum of 3000 characters.
• The summary must be written in English.

10. Other relevant certification of the required skills in programming, databases and IS development methods, or business and economics, if applicable

If an applicant has acquired the above-mentioned skills and knowledge outside the formal degree used to prove eligibility to the programme (e.g. separate studies, MOOCs, professional training courses etc.), relevant certification must be provided to verify these skills. If these are included in the transcript of records provided to prove the eligibility for the programme, no further certification is required or processed. If the certification is in a language other than English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation to one of these languages as well as a copy of the original document are required.