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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.
Change can only succeed with the people on board
Culture is the cheapest and most efficient management system, says Professor of Practice Pekka Mattila.
”Alumni sharing their career story really inspires me”
A group mentoring event brought alumni and students of the School of Business together to discuss work life.
Alumnus Arno Paula: Don’t 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.
Ten years of financial crisis – what is wrong with the banks?
Seminar brings together a dream panel to discuss an economic recession that has affected us all.
How elephants learn to dance
Almost 200 Aalto EMBA alumni gathered in Seoul on 16 October to learn about instilling agility in corporations, to hear the latest news of Aalto University and aSSIST, and to enjoy each other’s company.
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’s 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.
Finland is well positioned to become a world leader in the responsible textile and fashion industry
Fast fashion pushes beyond the Earth’s limits.
Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni: Executive MBA degree brought me new job opportunities
”I have always grasped the opportunities when facing them – I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward”, says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Sami Pauni.
New Master's degree students welcomed inʵ 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.
Petra Vokata's study cited in alphaarchitect.com
Petra Vokata's paper "Engineering Lemons" has been cited in alphaarchitect.com.
Alumna Li Xu: My exchange period was the milestone linked to my current career point
Li Xu applied for the Master’s 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.
Alumni Ambassador Markus Helaniemi: It is important to read a lot and follow the news outside your own expertise area
“Thanks 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”, says our Alumni Ambassador Markus Helaniemi. “Besides having the business expertise, common knowledge and wide understanding on the world and societal aspects should be emphasized.”
Risto Siilasmaa, who delivered the Jaakko Honko lecture, recommends studying quantum computing and machine learning
The lecture, named after Chancellor Jaakko Honko, brought together more than 300 School of Business alumni to Ekonominaukio 1.
Alumna Katariina Koskelainen: I would describe the work of a consultant as creative problem-solving
Katariina Koskelainen studied in the School of Business during the years 2008–2013, leadership and management as her major. She works currently as a Senior Consultant at CIVITTA. We asked Katariina to share her insights on working as a consultant and how to pursue a consulting career.
Alumni Ambassador Mia Sirkiä: You should always navigate according to your own passion and interests
“For me, choosing the major subject was very difficult, as I did not want to delimit any options at the time when I was interested in many things”, reflects Mia Sirkiä, the School of Business Alumni Ambassador. She encourages students in similar situations: ”Think about your own interests and navigate according to those. True passion will lead to prosperity!”
Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta: The Aalto University Mentoring Programme benefited me a lot
“I applied to the Aalto University Mentoring Program, and I’m glad I did, since it benefited me a lot!” says the School of Business Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta. He emphasizes that the Mentoring Program is a good chance to get peer support from the other mentees.
Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala: I encourage you to network with people, go to an exchange period and enjoy your studies!
Our Alumni Ambassador Juha Aarvala has been working in the field of medicine for over 20 years. He shared his career story with us and gave some advice for the current students: “Your activity during the studies counts a lot, in addition to the networks and being resilient. The true value of networks is something you should never underestimate! Thus, visit different events, meet new people and learn new things through them.”
Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen: The studies have created a good theory base for working life
“As an alumna, I have the possibility to stay connected and up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of business studies and future prospects”, says our Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen.
Alumni Ambassador Oskar Vahervuori: Student activities affected significantly me becoming the person who I am today
“In the 1980s, the studies and academic life were separate from the business world, which was a disappointment for me. Now, the times have luckily changed and it is great to follow the dynamics of different Aalto University units. There are so many good things going on at the campus, and it seems to me like they have Slush every day”, says our alumnus Oskar Vahervuori.
