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Examples of custom program topics

Design a short-term program with us in various design, business, and engineering topics. Discover some of the most requested subjects below or request your own.

Collaborate with us to develop an engaging short-term program that explores a range of design, business, and engineering topics. A customised short-term program to explore some of the most in-demand subjects in these fields any time of the year while travelling to Finland and experiencing a new culture.

Example topics

Together, we can create a curriculum that not only educates but also inspires your students, equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge for their future careers. Explore a selection of our most requested subjects listed below. 

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Art on Otaniemi campus. Photo: Julia Weckman / Aalto University

Short-term program in Artificial Intelligence &  Machine Learning​

Explore the essentials of AI and machine learning, examining how these technologies are reshaping industries globally. Topics include foundational AI algorithms, data analysis, and practical applications, providing students with hands-on experience using the tools that define the future of innovation.

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Dive into the world creative thinking! Photo: Heli Sorjonen / Aalto University

Short-term program in Creativity skills

Boost your creativity using techniques designed to foster innovative thinking, effective problem-solving, and idea generation. Courses focused on creativity equip students with methods to cultivate this skill, which is essential in various fields, including design and business, enabling them to tackle challenges with new viewpoints.

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Learn to develop business ideas that create value. Photo: Roee Cohen / Aalto University

Short-term program in Entrepreneurship​ & Self-Leadership​

Discover the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and how self-leadership contributes to goal attainment. These courses introduce students to essential entrepreneurial principles, value creation, and skills necessary for fostering personal growth, resilience, and adaptability in rapidly changing environments.

An Image of a Girl biking at Pohjolankatu. Julia Kivelä / Visit Finland
Helsinki has been ranked among the most livable cities in the world. Photo: Julia Kivelä / Visit Finland

Short-term program in Finnish Society & Innovations

Explore Finnish society’s unique features, including its welfare system and education that foster innovation. A short-term prgram in this topic highlights how societal structures support equality while also addressing challenges like an ageing population. This perspective provides a balanced understanding of Finland’s successes and the strategies needed for future stability in a changing demographic landscape.

Read about the Global Engagement Programme we organised with Temasek Polytechnic

Verkkolähetystä varten valmisteltu tila Oppimiskeskuksessa.
Cultivate the skills to foresee future trends and embrace the journey of a constantly evolving world. Photo: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

Short-term program in Future-orientation​

Gain skills to anticipate future trends and adapt to an evolving world. A course on this theme can integrate aspects like transformative technologies, discussions about the future of work, sustainability issues, and strategic thinking, empowering students to manage uncertainty and ready themselves for tomorrow’s challenges.

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Photo: Petri Anttila / Aalto University

Short-term program in International Perspectives on Digital Business

Explore digital business strategies through a global lens, examining digital transformation, e-commerce, and virtual markets. This topic highlights the latest trends and technologies shaping digital business worldwide, equipping students with insights into the international digital economy.

Read about the short-term study program we organised with Loyola University Chicago

Read about the short-term study program we organised with UNIST

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The shimmering wood crystals are an alternative to the plastics and other synthetics used to make clothing glitter. Photo: Esa Naukkarinen / Aalto University

Short-term program in Nordic Design​

Discover the fundamentals of Nordic design, celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and sustainability. This course will delve into subjects such as design thinking and product development through a Nordic lens, inspiring students to investigate minimalist yet meaningful design.

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Photo: Petri Anttila / Aalto University

Short-term program in Service Design and Customer Experience​

Discover the art of designing exceptional customer experiences using service design principles. Service design courses explore customer research, customer journey mapping, user-centred design, and strategies for creating value through service interactions tailored to both digital and physical spaces.

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Garden plots on Otaniemi campus. Photo: Mikko Raskinen / Aalto University

Short-term program in Sustainable Business​ & Circular Economy​

Discover sustainable business practices and master the design of circular business models. Courses focusing on sustainable business and the circular economy emphasize eco-friendly strategies, resource efficiency, and green business models, equipping students to tackle resource overuse with innovative solutions.

Did you not find what you were looking for?

This is not an exhaustive list of the courses we can offer – many more topics are available that may not be included here. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your ideas for a short-term course for a group and can customise it to suit your preferences.

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 Ms. Kiti Kainulainen

Ms. Kiti Kainulainen

Specialist
Custom programs for groups
 Ms. Laura Kitinoja

Ms. Laura Kitinoja

Program Director, Summer School
Custom programs for groups
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