Leading the Way Aalto University School of Business
Aalto University School of Business Laitoksen nimi 2
Aalto University A merger of three leading Finnish universities in January 2010 University of Art and Design Helsinki founded 1871 Helsinki School of Economics founded 1911 Aalto University is a community of: 80,000 alumni 20,000 students 5,000 faculty & staff with 370 professors Helsinki University of Technology founded 1849 3
Aalto University name celebrates diversity and innovative method The name "Aalto University" is a tribute to a courageous, overarching renaissance man, Finnish architect, designer and academic Alvar Aalto He distinguished himself in not only the fields of technology and economics, but also art. The name has been chosen to reflect the concept, spirit, values and goals of the new university. Alvar Aalto Architect 4
Milestones 1904 1911 1970 1974 2010 School of Economics established by the business community Helsinki School of Economics received University standing Executive Education began Helsinki School of Economics became a state university Helsinki School of Economics became part of Aalto University In the picture Helsinki School of Economics 1950
Aalto University strategy Vision The best connect and succeed at Aalto University, an institution internationally recognised for the impact of its science, art and learning. Goal To become a world-class academic institution by 2020. Universal mission Contributions to a better world. National mission Competitiveness and welfare of Finland. Core strategies and performance indicators Research excellence Original, impactful, interdisciplinary Pioneering education Focus on students, a new learning culture and approaches Trend-setting art Art, architecture and design as key drivers for improving living environments Societal impact Adding value through entrepreneurship, business liaison and societal interactions Strategic enablers leadership, internationalisation, services, infrastructure Culture built on common values passion, courage, freedom, responsibility, integrity Schools School of Arts, Design and Architecture; School of Business; School of Chemical Technology; School of Electrical Engineering; School of Engineering; School of Science 6
Aalto University schools School of Arts, Design and Architecture School of Business School of Chemical Technology School of Electrical Engineering School of Engineering School of Science Otaniemi campus 7
School of Business 2007-1997 - 1998-1998 - 2001 - The leading business school in Finland Business school rankings by Financial Times 2012: European Business Schools: #21 CEMS MIM Masters in Management globally: #3 EMBA in the Nordic countries: #1 Vision: Towards top ten in Europe by 2020 104 faculty members (incl. 77 professors of which 43 tenured) + 20 post docs + visiting faculty 3,600 B.Sc. & M.Sc. students 270 Doctoral students + MBA students 8
Organisation Board of Directors School of Business International Scientific Advisory Board Aalto University Executive Education Ltd. MBA Board of Studies Dean Academic Affairs Committee Vice Deans Corporate Advisory Board Research and International Cooperation Teaching and Learning Departments Accounting Communication Economics Finance Information and Service Economy Management and International Business Marketing Units Center for Knowledge and Innovation Research (CKIR) Center for Markets in Transition (CEMAT) Small Business Center (SBC/PYK) Services 9
Töölö campus The main building of the School of Business is a major architectural achievement of the post-war reconstruction era in Finland. Töölö is located in the city centre of Helsinki, capital of Finland The other School of Business campus is located in Mikkeli, in the Eastern part of Finland 10
Comprehensive world class business School in 2020 Objectives Research excellence Pioneering education Deep societal impact, nationally and internationally 2009 2010 2020 Towards Top Ten in Europe in 2020. 11
Steps towards world class Faculty expansion through global hiring of Tenure Track Professors as well as Professors of Practice Internationalization of faculty, students & staff. Both in terms of nationality and experience Development of a strong student learning culture, investments in teaching/learning material Multi- and interdisciplinary research and studies across business, technology & design Work closely with firms and organizations in longterm partnerships Strong support for entrepreneurship 12
Our people Virpi Tuunainen Director (Aalto Service Factory), Professor information systems science Sixten Korkman Professor of Practice economics Pasi Puranen Lecturer (Teacher of the year 2012), Aalto Language Centre Cukurova Sevinc Assistant Professor finance Ankur Sinha Researcher (Doctoral thesis of the year) information and service economy Ingmar Björkman Dean, Professor Pekka Mattila Managing Director (Aalto EE), Professor of Practice marketing 13
Our partners The Partnership Program offers companies an opportunity to exchange knowledge, expertise, and skills in the fields of teaching, research, recruitment and life-long learning. 14
Our alumni Carina Räihä The First Finnish Woman on Mt. Everest. Anne Brunila Member of the Aalto University Board Timo Löyttyniemi Alumni of the year 2012 Charlotta Liukas Student, Founder of the Slush Erkki Tuomioja Minister of Foreign Affairs 15
Teaching and Learning 16
Bachelor and Masters programmes 2013- Bachelor programmes 2 Business (Finnish language skills required) International Business, Mikkeli Joint Aalto University Programme Organized jointly with the Schools of Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering Organized jointly with School of Science Masters programmes 12 Accounting Business Law Corporate Communication Creative Sustainability Economics Information and Service Management International Design Business Management Management and International Business Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurship Finance 17
Degrees Academic degrees can be obtained at the Bachelor s, Master s and Doctoral levels. In addition, Aalto University Executive Education offers Executive MBA, Part-time MBA, and Aalto Executive DBA as well as comprehensive courses in executive education. Bachelor of Science (Econ.) Master of Science (Econ.) Doctor of Science (Econ.) Doctor of Philosophy 180 ECTS credits 3 years, full time In English and Finnish 120 ECTS credits 2 years, full time In English 240 ECTS credits 4 years, full time In English and Finnish 18
Student-centred learning Develop ability to use multiple perspectives and knowledge from different disciplines to arrive at valid analysis, solution, implementation Develop effective reasoning processes: problem analyses & solutions Develop team working skills, also in cross-cultural/functional settings In the Business School: Descriptions of concrete situations (real cases) or teaching cases Written analyses, presentations, role plays, debates, etc. Internships (nationally and internationally) with demanding tasks Challenging consulting projects 19
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Research The Aalto University School of Business engages in high-quality business research based on co-operation with the international scientific community, society and business, and industry. 21
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