Department of Accounting & Business Law
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Doctoral studies at the Aalto University School of Business - Doctoral program in Business, Economics and Finance
Ready to contribute to Better Business, Better Society? The Aalto Doctoral Program in Business, Economics and Finance is a four-year, English-language program designed to empower the next generation of scholars. Join a community of excellence at a leading European business school—one of the few in the world to hold triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS). Our program offers comprehensive research training in a unique, multidisciplinary environment, shaped by a core commitment to sustainability, responsibility, and radical creativity, fostering a courageous, low-hierarchy culture where students are empowered to innovate and make a real-world impact.
The Aalto Doctoral Program in Business, Economics, and Finance prepares its graduates for successful international careers in higher education and academic research. The program provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for high-level, demanding positions at universities, research institutions, think tanks, and other organizations worldwide.
The program offers doctoral training in 12 majors: Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems Science, International Business, Logistics, Management Science, Marketing, Organization and Management, and Organizational Communication.
What we offer
- Guaranteed funding for the first two years; no tuition fees. Funding after the first two years is based on academic progress.
- A dedicated dissertation advisory committee composed of world-leading scholars.
- Funding support for attending international conferences to present research and build networks.
- A collaborative and inclusive research environment within a diverse and global academic community.
- An exceptional track record of high-quality dissertations and strong graduate placements.
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Employment contract with occupational health care, paid leave, and pension contributions.
The School of Business
Driven by the vision of Better Business, Better Society, we are dedicated to educating the next generation of experts and leaders. As one of Europe's leading business schools, we fulfill this mission through impactful research, long-term partnerships, and active societal engagement, empowering our community to drive meaningful change.
About the Aalto University School of Business
Ready to learn more?
Contact the Head of Doctoral Studies in your chosen discipline to discuss how your interests align with our program. We welcome applications for new doctoral students during our annual recruitment period, which runs from December to January.
Heads of Doctoral Studies
Moritz Scherleitner
Head of Doctoral Studies in Business Law
Matti Rossi
Head of Doctoral Studies in Information Systems Science
Iiris Saittakari
Head of Doctoral Studies in International Business
Jukka Rintamäki
Head of Doctoral Studies in Organization and Management
Paula Koskinen Sandberg
Head of Doctoral Studies in Organizational Communication
Program management
Department of Economics
The Department of Economics provides a comprehensive insight into the functioning of economies and the environment in which companies operate.
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance at Aalto University School of Business is one of the leading finance departments in Europe.
Department of Information and Service Management
The Department of Information and Service Management refers to the creative use of information and digital technology in business and the move from industrial to service dominant forms of production.
Department of Management Studies
The Department of Management Studies offers a dynamic environment for scholarship and learning.
Department of Marketing
The Department of Marketing is a thriving and dynamic community of faculty, researchers, staff, and students. The department has earned international acclaim for its ambitious and rigorous research output. We are at the bleeding edge of marketing.
Doctoral Programme in Business, Economics and Finance
Apply now - advance your career with a doctoral degree in business. Doctoral Programme in Business, Economics and Finance is a four-year, English-language doctoral programme offered by Aalto University School of Business - one of Europe’s leading business schools. The program provides rigorous, high-quality research training in a collaborative academic culture that values intellectual independence, critical inquiry, and low hierarchy.