Alumni stories
MONTA group aims at advancing diversity and inclusion at the School of Business
Katja Toropainen, the founder of Inklusiiv and graduate student of the School, also makes a call for more discussion and sharing of best practices about diversity in organizations.
Alumnus Sakari Saarela: One of the most important things you can gain from your studies are the relationships with your fellow students
Our alumnus Sakari Saarela, who works as a M&A advisor in an investment bank in London, emphasizes the importance of his study time friends and mentoring in helping him to gain preparedness for working life and to proceed to interesting work assignments in his career.
Alumnus Mikael Lauharanta: Frequent presentations help Mikkeli students stand out from the crowd
School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Mikael Lauharanta appreciates the nature of studies in the BScBA Program: "It鈥檚 a fast paced program that prepares you well for the working life and all the challenges it might throw at you."
Alumna Julia 脰sterlund: Responsibility and success boost courage, and failure helps you grow
School of Business alumna Julia 脰sterlund studied two different majors at school and thinks that the diverse studies benefit her in her current job: 鈥業t is also great that I can combine everything I have studied at school - marketing, communications, information technology and calculus.鈥
Alumna Anne Tolonen: In an international career courage and hard work will pay off
Our alumna Anne Tolonen always knew she would go to work abroad after studies. After spending over 5 years abroad in different management positions, she has learnt to appreciate inspiring and caring leadership manners.
Five new members to join the Aalto University alumni network board
On 7 February 2020, Tuula Antola, Isabella Haas, Mikko J. Salminen, Kaisa Vikkula and Antti Ylimutka joined the Aalto University alumni network board. Kaj Hagros (chair) and Ilkka Hiirsalmi continue on the board. This year, the goal is to launch interdisciplinary alumni activities and involve more international alumni.
Alumnus Ilkka Siitonen: Internships gave me good motivation to complete my studies
School of Business alumnus Ilkka Siitonen encourages students to participate in the events organized together with different companies. 鈥淚n those events, you get to meet the employees face-to-face and ask them about their job.鈥
Alumna G枚ksu Sarig枚l: My internship prepared me for the next chapter of my professional life
Our alumna G枚ksu Sarig枚l did an internship during her studies through the School of Business Internship Programme for foreign students. 鈥業 was lucky that the School of Business Career Services helped me in this part of my career.鈥
'It鈥檚 hard to innovate how to sail around the world if you believe it鈥檚 flat'
MEP and our alumna Sirpa Pietik盲inen spoke about the condition of our planet in the alumni meet-and-greet in Brussels.
Alumni of the School of Business returned to their old school 70 years after they started their studies
Budding internationalism, friends, choral singing and a secure post-graduate job are at the forefront of memories.
Otaniemi, like coming back home
Tauno Voipio, godfather of the Electric Workshop course, believes in learning through doing.
Alumna Essi Raitala: Business studies create an excellent basis for a diplomatic career
Diverse career opportunities and varying tasks got our alumna Essi Raitala interested in a career in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Currently, she is on her first posting at the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi.
Alumnus Arno Paula: Don鈥檛 wait for the next golden business idea, but start solving the problems around you
School of Business alumnus Arno Paula started his own company together with two friends. Their company Ambronite tries to help people achieve permanent change of lifestyle by developing drinkable meal replacement.
Alumna Noora Kinnunen: Studying marketing provided me with broad opportunities for my future career
School of Business alumna Noora Kinnunen found a job in her own field already during her studies with the help of Aalto鈥檚 job portal. She encourages students to take advantage of the services at Aalto and for example take part in the Aalto Talent Expo recruiting fair at the end of October.
Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni: Executive MBA degree brought me new job opportunities
鈥滻 have always grasped the opportunities when facing them 鈥 I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward鈥, says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni.
Women of Aalto network seeks to promote equality in society
Proceeds from the Pink Ribbon Gala event in October will be used to support Finnish cancer research.
New Master's degree students welcomed in柠檬导航 University School of Business
The alumni of the School of Business took part in welcoming new Master's degree students on their first orientation day.
Alumna Li Xu: My exchange period was the milestone linked to my current career point
Li Xu applied for the Master鈥檚 Programme in Information and Service Management at Aalto University School of Business partly due to her job requirement. The studies supported her career, and later also helped her proceed towards her dream job at Valio in China.
Alumnus of the year Kari Knuutila: Aalto University looks far into the future
According to the Alumnus of the year of the School of Chemical Engineering, in industry one can see sustainable development become business.
Alumni Ambassador Markus Helaniemi: It is important to read a lot and follow the news outside your own expertise area
鈥淭hanks to the business studies, I now understand the customers and corporate challenges better and I know how to be of better use to the customers鈥, says our Alumni Ambassador Markus Helaniemi. 鈥淏esides having the business expertise, common knowledge and wide understanding on the world and societal aspects should be emphasized.鈥
