Alumni stories
Alumna Pauliina Martikainen: âGlobal Management/CEMS programme gives a useful, broad look into driving business sustainablyâ
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 Iâm not in Aalto physically' â new School of Business Masterâs students got to network remotely with alumni
Aalto University School of Business alumni and new Masterâs 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 Masterâs 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.
Doctorâs career path: Assistant Professor Mikko HĂ€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 EtelÀaho
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Jaakko EtelĂ€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, EtelĂ€aho has been part of Aalto Alumni Network Board and is also one of the founders of Aalto Finance Alumni association. âI encourage all alumni to be active alumni, as it is a lot of fun and widens oneâs perspectives.â
Alumnus Craig Rollo has the music enthusiasticâs 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
âCreativity in Action: The Spirit of Student Lifeâ exhibition opens at the Dipoli Gallery and online on 27 August.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Norbert JuhĂĄsz
The School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Norbert JuhĂĄsz studied in International Business and CEMS MIM masterâs 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. âBeing an alumnus means being part of a community and being part of a shared history with that community.â
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.
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member's story: Pasi Torppa
School of Business Alumni Advisory Board member Pasi Torppa studied Accounting in the School of Business and has done a long career in management consulting. Currently, he is a private investor and a board member or chairman in several companies.
Companies need PhDs - from core competence to mastering a big picture
Doctoral studies pave the way for self-development and research geared toward solving practical problems. What companies get out of PhDs are multidisciplinary experts who are not afraid to tackle major challenges.
âYou can change the world in this field!â â Two technology alumni talk about their careers
Maaret PyhÀjÀrvi and Niina Kajovuori, who work with testing automation at Vaisala, encourage students to choose courses covering different fields
Alumnus Janne Viskari: Those with a broad knowledge of many fields will be successful in the future
Janne Viskari, Director General of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, believes that getting to know different people was one of the most important parts of his studies
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.
For her beloved Baltic Sea
As a little girl, Tiina Tuurnala would take her familyâs motorboat around nearby islets to catch ship wakes. Now, she is at the helm of the Finnish Shipownersâ Association and is steering the maritime industry towards a low-emission future.
Greetings from Ikiteekkari: 'This is a huge test'
Krister Ahlström, honorary doctor and business influencer, urges the Aalto community members to preserve their social networks.
Alumna Julia Ăsterlund: Responsibility and success boost courage, and failure helps you grow
School of Business alumna Julia Ăsterlund studied two different majors at school and thinks that the diverse studies benefit her in her current job: âIt is also great that I can combine everything I have studied at school - marketing, communications, information technology and calculus.â
Onerva Vartiainen: âI am remarkably grateful for everything the School of Economics gave meâ
The class of 1952 met at the Ekonomiaukio building on the first Monday of March.
