Open University courses for spring 2021 have now been published
See the course selection and find intresting courses in business, technology, art and languages.
Want to learn how to do business in China?
The course Doing Business in Emerging Markets will focus exclusively on China this Autumn.
Several Finnish Film awards 色色啦 alumni
At this year's Jussi Gala for Finnish Film many alumni from the Department of Film, Television and Scenography as well as the Department of Design were awarded.
Aalto University's 10th anniversary was celebrated on 10 October
After Aalto University President Ilkka Niemel盲's greetings, Alumni Studio featured three Aalto alumni discussing sustainable development and the most pressing global challenges of our time. The event was concluded with an entertaining science show where Aalto's top researchers stepped into the limelight to explain why their research is important right now.
Pekka Ala-Pietil盲 is the School of Business Alumnus of the Year 2020
Life is a learning journey where learning as such never ends, explains Pekka Ala-Pietil盲, chairman of the boards of directors of packaging manufacturer Huhtam盲ki and media group Sanoma.
FITech offers free online studies 鈥 learn about the business opportunities offered by blockchain
Explore the business opportunities of blockchain or learn the basics of programming, data and applications.
Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020
As a sign of her significant career and role in our society, Doctor of Technology Anu Kaukovirta has been selected as the School of Chemical Engineering's Alumnus of the Year 2020. She has worked as both a researcher and a director in industry and research institutes and throughout her career has been in close contact with her school. Currently, Anu works at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) as Vice President of Research.
Construction and real estate expert Pekka Metsi named Alumnus of the Year 2020
'In an expert field like ours, competence development continues over an entire career. Our field lacks doctoral graduates, an issue we have also tried to remedy through our joint efforts with Aalto University.'
Welcome home, alumni!
Each of the 100,000 Aalto alumni is as welcome to the Aalto community as they were on their very first day.
School of Business cancels Homecoming Day alumni event for 2020
The Alumnus or Alumna of the Year for 2020 will be made public at the Aalto 10 鈥 Alumni Studio & Science Show remote event on 10 October.
Alumna Pauliina Martikainen: 鈥楪lobal Management/CEMS programme gives a useful, broad look into driving business sustainably鈥
I was inspired by the diverse, driven CEMS community.
Alumna Saara Virrankari-Kulju: In the future, taxation is going to be more and more digital and real-time
Our alumna Saara Virrankari-Kulju chose Business Law as her major, as it seemed to be a good way to combine law and business studies. Now as a Tax Manager she gets to utilize her knowledge in business, accounting and tax legislation in an international company.
'I felt welcomed even though I鈥檓 not in Aalto physically' 鈥 new School of Business Master鈥檚 students got to network remotely with alumni
Aalto University School of Business alumni and new Master鈥檚 students gathered to network in Zoom platform. The alumni provided useful tips and advice for studies, career and employment.
Alumnus Tung Hoang: Data analytics is where you can apply theories and technical knowledge in solving real business problems
Our alumnus Tung Hoang did not know much about data analytics or programming before starting the Master鈥檚 studies at the School of Business, but he then immersed himself in the field through the Business Analytics specialization area. At his current job, he now uses many of the concepts and skills he learnt during the studies, and encourages students to do their personal projects, such as programming, besides the core studies.
Doctor鈥檚 career path: Assistant Professor Mikko H盲nninen
In my opinion, personal learning and development are more important than course grades or assignments.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Jaakko Etel盲aho
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Jaakko Etel盲aho has done a long career as an investment banker among mergers & acquisitions and says that the Finance studies have been extremely useful in his career. In addition to Alumni Advisory Board, Etel盲aho has been part of Aalto Alumni Network Board and is also one of the founders of Aalto Finance Alumni association. 鈥淚 encourage all alumni to be active alumni, as it is a lot of fun and widens one鈥檚 perspectives.鈥
Alumnus Craig Rollo has the music enthusiastic鈥檚 dream job
Because Craig Rollo wanted a job related to music, studying Acoustics and Audio Technology was the perfect choice for him
Exhibition in honour of Aalto's 10-year anniversary highlights student impact over the decades
鈥楥reativity in Action: The Spirit of Student Life鈥 exhibition opens at the Dipoli Gallery and online on 27 August.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Norbert Juh谩sz
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Norbert Juh谩sz studied in International Business and CEMS MIM master鈥檚 programmes. Aalto student community, business case competitions with fellow students and the possibility to study and live completely in English in Finland are very memorable to him. 鈥淏eing an alumnus means being part of a community and being part of a shared history with that community.鈥
Students and companies happy with collaboration within Aalto International Talent Programme
The Aalto International Talent Programme pilot came to an end in May. The programme supports international degree students' employment and careers.
