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Master's students in marketing envision the future of retail

Could a grocery shop be as appealing to the senses as a marketplace? Could a clothes shop both be responsible and offer excellent customer service and reasonably priced clothes?
Studies
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Kolme opiskelijaa seisoo ulkona Kauppakorkeakoulun pääoven edessä.

New podcast: “Sociotechs”

The podcast aims to explore critical intersections of technology and social issues
Research & Art
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Sociotechs podcast

From an emergency room to HR, Selena Kabonge has always wanted to work in a field where she could help others

Studying People Management and Organizational Development perfectly combines her three passions: leadership, people and helping others
Studies
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Selena Kaponge talking to fellow students

Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development supports Heini Ynnilä’s journey from expert to leader

When archaeologist Heini Ynnilä realized that experts are not always the best leaders she decided to develop her leadership skills in a Master’s programme that is tailored for students who are enthusiastic about managing people and developing organisations
Studies
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Heini working with other students

Abhiteg Jammu discovered that the ability to effectively manage and develop people is crucial to any company’s future success

After working in the start-up world and within marketing, he realized that any organization's success is ultimately dependent on the people
Studies
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Abhiteg Jammu working with other students

Alumna Anna Loimusalo: Colourful career path has led to the field of anti-financial crime

Anna Loimusalo, who works in anti-financial crime at OP Financial Group, says she has found her professional passion. Her major subject at Aalto University School of Business, information and service management, has proven an excellent fit for her current role.
Cooperation, Studies
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A woman wearing black jacket is smiling and standing in a white isle

KotiCharge EV charging point pilot starts at the Otaniemi campus

Piloting a new type of charging solution offers a spot market pricing based charging of electric cars and participation in the development of new technology and services. The KotiCharge charging point is located in the parking lot at Sähkömiehentie 4.
Campus
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EV Charging point

Aalto University admits 2044 new students to Finnish, Swedish bachelor’s programmes

Over 12 600 in Finland's spring joint application procedure in March.
Studies
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Opiskelijoita ja henkilökuntaa iltoisemassa avajaispäivänä. Aalto-yliopisto/ Lasse Lecklin

Admission requirements for the Master’s Programme in Finance are changing

Applicants who have completed a suitable bachelor's degree at a Finnish university will no longer be required to take the GMAT or GRE test when they apply to the Master's Programme in Finance
Studies
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Kuvassa näkyy Kauppakorkeakoulun rakennus kesällä ilmasta kuvattuna.

Aalto University ranks #1 in Finland in QS Ranking

Overall Aalto rises to 109th worldwide and is ranked 39th in employer outcomes
University
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Two guys flying a kite on Otaniemi campus

Professor Ramesh Sharda works as a Fulbright-Aalto Distinguished Chair scholarship holder at the Department of Information and Service Management

Fulbright programmes and scholarships are highly appreciated in the United States
Research & Art
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A-logo. Photo: Mikko Raskinen

Mia Sirkiä: By helping others, you build your community

How to build your community after graduation? Alumna Mia Sirkiä encourages the new graduates to focus on people and helping others
University
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A new alumni putting on his graduation pin

Board brings international dimension ʵ fundraising

The Fundraising Advisory Board, established by Aalto University in 2022, provides advice and assistance for creating networks to find potential new donors
Cooperation, University
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Tukiryhmän jäsenet piirissä keskustelmassa.

A recent audit confirms: The School of Business is a top athlete-friendly higher education institution

The School of Business systematically promotes the prerequisites of top athletes studying at the university to complete their studies alongside their sports career
Cooperation, Studies
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Urhea-opiskelijoita ja -kumppaneita

Summer party for newcomers and buddies was all about sharing onboarding experiences and solving escape rooms challenges

An Aalto 'buddy' is a new employee’s colleague who supports them settling inʵ. The first-ever summer party for newcomers and buddies took place on June 6 at the Trap Factory. All the newcomers of 2022 and their buddies were invited, and around 50 attended the event.
Appointments
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Buddy Summer Party 2023, photo by Oona Hilli

Usability is a critical factor in IT systems – Aalto students and companies collaborate for better digitalisation

Aalto University students and teachers joined forces with partner companies during a course which teaches evaluating the usability and user experiences of digital systems
Studies
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Group of people standing on stairs

Student team developed the retention of IKEA Oy’s employees

‘We wanted to gain a better understanding of why employees leave this job.’
Cooperation, Studies
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Opiskelijoiden yritysprojektin tiimi, IKEA Oy

Let’s end fast fashion — and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries

Focusing on short-term profit isn’t sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?
Research & Art
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Small coin wallets in different shades of brown

Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2023 awarded

The Matti Lehti fund has been donated to develop and encourage research, teaching and studies on digital information society in the School of Business
Awards and Recognition
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Politiikkasuositus Kuinka alustataloutta voidaan edistää terveysalalla. Image is an abstract taken from an exhibition Crystal Flowers at Aalto University.

The Jenny and Antti Wihuri foundation supports Finnish mental and economic vitality

'The founders of the foundation wanted to give back to the society that had made their success possible,' says Arto Hiltunen, Chair of the Board, alumnus of the School of Business.
Cooperation
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Kuvassa Arto Hiltunen ja Arto Mäenmaa istuvat nojatuoleissa Wihurin säätiön tiloissa.