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An 'info student' can teach crowdfunding to entrepreneurs in slums and coding to secondary pupils
In her diploma work, Niina Arvila studied how awareness of crowdfunding and the skills it requires could be spread among entrepreneurs of small communities in poor countries. Alongside her studies, Arvila arranged a coding club to adolescents and worked as a UX Designer at technology event Slush.
A student satellite project launched alumna Maria Hieta鈥檚 career in the space industry
Alumna Maria Hieta majored in Space Science and Technology.
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 Eleonora Nazander: 'Analytical methods can help us find solutions to almost any problem'
ISM alumna Eleonora Nazander talks about her career and gives tips for planning studies and seeking employment in Finland.
Alumnus Muhammad Ziaur Rehman: 鈥楴o matter what you鈥檙e dreaming about, Aalto is a great place to start鈥
Muhammad Ziaur Rehman graduated from the Master鈥檚 Programme in Automation and Electrical Engineering.
Alumna Laura McLeod: In Aalto, you have the freedom to explore and learn new skills
Acoustics and Audio Technology major gave Laura McLeod the opportunity to combine her two fields of passion: music and physics
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.
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.
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
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鈥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.
鈥楥hoose a specialisation area that really interests you鈥
Alumni are delighted to support first year business students鈥 choices for a specialisation area.
Alumni Ambassador Mia Sirki盲: You should always navigate according to your own passion and interests
鈥淔or 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鈥, reflects Mia Sirki盲, the School of Business Alumni Ambassador. She encourages students in similar situations: 鈥漈hink about your own interests and navigate according to those. True passion will lead to prosperity!鈥
Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta: The Aalto University Mentoring Programme benefited me a lot
鈥淚 applied to the Aalto University Mentoring Program, and I鈥檓 glad I did, since it benefited me a lot!鈥 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: 鈥淵our 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.鈥
Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen: The studies have created a good theory base for working life
鈥淎s 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鈥, says our Alumni Ambassador Maarit Vilen.
鈥漈ake an advantage of your contacts and take time to draft your job applications鈥
The School of Business Alumni Ambassador Emilia Rantala encourages first-year students to gain work experience already during studies. "Any kind of work experience will later on help you proceed towards next job opportunities", she says, and below gives her advice on applying for summer jobs.
Alumni Ambassador Oskar Vahervuori: Student activities affected significantly me becoming the person who I am today
鈥淚n 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鈥, says our alumnus Oskar Vahervuori.
Prodeko Alumni society takes on the challenge of life-long learning with the help of peer power
Peer learning can give you a better understanding of your own strengths and those of your organisation.
Alumni Ambassador Elvira Vainio: Your major subject does not have to define your future path
鈥滻t is never too late to study more and try new things 鈥 I am a good example of that! I studied logistics, but in the working life I realized that I鈥檓 more interested in both business and human resources, and so I ended up doing what I do today鈥, says our alumna Elvira Vainio, who worked as a HRD manager at Veikkaus from 2017 to 2019.
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
Currently, Vainio is working as a coach at FAB Monday, a company founded by her (2020).
