The awards are intended to highlight the value of a master’s thesis as part of business education and the diverse ways of carrying out a thesis. The prize money of EUR 10,000 will be distributed among the winners of the competition at the 90th anniversary gala of Suomen Ekonomit in March 2025.

What kind of thesis can be submitted to the competition?

The submitted thesis must be a thesis in a main subject of economic sciences. The prerequisite for participation is that the thesis has been completed and it has been evaluated in 2024. Below are three categories that you must choose from when submitting your thesis.

  1. Commissioned thesis
  2. Non-commissioned thesis
  3. “From hardship to victory – tips for success” thesis

The application period starts on 25 November 2024 and ends on 31 December 2024.

After the application period, the thesis competition panel will review the entries submitted for the competition and select the entries to be awarded in each category.

Master’s thesis authors can submit their own work to the competition. More detailed instructions for participation, category definitions and the competition registration form can be found in the eLounge.