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School of Business alumna Oona Anttila: Internship was an important experience for my career
Our alumna Oona Anttila became interested in the themes of sustainable development already at the beginning of her studies, and later she applied for the multidisciplinary Creative Sustainability master’s programme. Currently, she works at the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Business and economics alumni association donates to the School of Business
The donators want to support the internationalization of the School of Business' students and to help them create international networks.
Dragons out! Kari Kakkonen employs fantasy to lead children into the world of software testing
A ground-breaking children’s book on software testing brought Aalto University alumnus Kari Kakkonen the EuroSTAR Software Testing Excellence Award.
Aalto Talent Expo 2021 was organized successfully both live & virtually
”Combining the virtual world and physical fair is absolutely a positive thing, keep at it!"
- Student feedback from the Aalto Talent Expo fair
- Student feedback from the Aalto Talent Expo fair
Alumnus Aki Toivonen: The role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future
‘I believe that the role of marketing and branding will only be emphasized in business in the future as we move from the current consumer culture to increasingly conscious choices’
Not all superheroes are men! Katarina Engblom urges women to seek leadership roles in technology
Katarina Engblom has advanced to responsible leadership roles in the ICT field. She has been spurred by a genuine enthusiasm for technology, perseverance, continuous learning, and a good mentor.
Alumna Katri Kaitila: Of the skills I learned in my time at the School of Business, I consider the basics I learned in accounting courses to be the most important
Katri Kaitila works as an Audit Manager at PwC in Private Company Services. What sorts of skills have been useful in Katri's work? And what advice would Katri give herself at the beginning of her studies? Read about Katri’s career path.
The School of Business Homecoming Day invites alumni to Otaniemi for the first time in January 2023
The Homecoming Day is the biggest alumni event of the School of Business. It will be held on Friday 27 January 2023!
Applications now open ʵ International Talent Program – initiative brings companies and international students together through group mentoring
Student applications for Aalto International Talent Program are open 1 -15 November 2021. The program brings together international students and Finnish companies.
School of Business donor stories: Krista Kuuttiniemi
‘University life was a valuable experience for me. Donating felt like the appropriate way to show my appreciation towards Aalto University School of Business.’, says Krista Kuuttiniemi, our Economics alumna.
Alum Iines Veistola: I gained a strong and diverse foundation for working life from the School of Business
‘My current job offers me exactly the things that I enjoyed most in school too: I get to learn something new every day, study all kinds of phenomena and constantly challenge myself.’, says our alumna Iines Veistola.
School of Business donor stories: Tiina and Ari Mäkelä
'It is wonderful that both Aalto University and the School of Business are both so exceptionally forward-looking.'
Alumnus of the Year Mikko J. Salminen encourages multidisciplinary studies
Mikko J. Salminen was selected as Alumnus of the Year for 2021 at Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering. The selection was made public at the SIK100 seminar of the Guild of Electrical Engineering on Saturday, 23 October.
School of Business donor stories: Lisa Schröder
‘May Aalto University remain this forward thinking, empowering and ever evolving institution that I got the privilege to attend!’
Alumna Kati Ovaska: No one is ready after they graduate – the work itself teaches you more
I would argue that there is no better start to your career than being an associate in audit practice says Kati Ovaska who has had multiple work opportunities within the company after graduation. EY encourages people to take the steering wheel of their career: 'Your career, it’s yours to build'.
Alumni Ambassador Le Thuy: Data related skills are increasingly relevant in business
‘An internship is an effective way to find the career that makes you tick’, recommends Le Thuy, Information and Service Management alumna, who works as a strategy consultant at August Associates. As of this fall, she is also a School of Business Alumni Ambassador.
'It was insightful to hear alumni’s tips and their own experiences related to work and studies'
The Welcome Evening event of the School of Business, which has already become a tradition, gathered more than 150 new master's students and alumni of our School to network and discuss career paths, studies and working life.
Alumnus Atte Heikkilä: Acting as a mentor was a great experience for me
School of Business alumnus Atte Heikkilä, who pursues an international career as a project manager in Sweden and Senior Client Success Manager in Spain, participated in the Aalto mentoring program as a mentor. He recommends the program both to students and alumni: ‘Join the program with an open mind and challenge your own and the mentor's possible presumptions.’
Ryoji Matsuzaki found the power of teamwork through his studies – ‘By making a donation, I want to give back to my alma mater’
Aalto University's IDBM Master's Programme prepared Ryoji Matsuzaki well for working life and finding his own strengths. He also found his place on the Finnish labour market.
The technology sector needs women: TietoEVRY sets an example for gender equality
Satu Kiiskinen leads an IT service company that aims to increase the share of female employees up to 50% by 2030.
