Department of Accounting and Business Law

Business Law

Business law is taught at the Department of Accounting and Business Law, part of the Aalto University School of Business and one of the leading research institutions in the field in the Nordic countries. We conduct high-quality research in business law, actively contribute to society, and offer top-tier education at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
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Business Law Studies

Majoring in business law provides comprehensive understanding of legislation and the ability to make sustainable strategic decisions.

Department of Accounting and Business Law
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Business Law Research

Research in business law focuses on the study of legislation and legal institutions that govern business activities.

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Impact

We impact society by supporting decision-making, participating in public discussions, and providing guidance and education.

Department of Accounting and Business Law

Business law integrates legal and business expertise

Business law merges legal and business knowledge. Our research typically focuses on topics such as corporate regulation and taxation, and how these can be leveraged to enhance corporate competitiveness and sustainability. 

Business law expertise and research can be applied broadly in business and policy decision-making, regulatory needs, and even in non-governmental organizations. Graduates in business law gain versatile skills for leadership and expert roles, finding employment in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. 

Contact Information 

Visiting Address 

Ekonominaukio 1 (3rd floor) 

02150 Espoo 

Postal Address 

Aalto University School of Business 

Department of Accounting and Business Law 

P.O. Box 21220, 00076 Aalto 

Department Administration 

Deputy Head of Department: Professor Petri Kuoppamäki 

Student Admissions Inquiries: admissions@aalto.fi 

Doctoral Program Inquiries: doctoral-biz@aalto.fi 

School of Business

We work for better business and a better society. 

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School of Business

We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.

News

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What did we gain at NORDEEP? Aalto researchers share takeaways from the deep-tech business summit

About 230 Aaltonians attended the NORDEEP 2026 deep-tech business summit. Key takeaways: events like this help researchers and students build networks, clarify ideas, and gain confidence on the innovation path.
Kauppakorkeakoulusta valmistuneet, syyskuu 2026
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The graduation ceremony celebrates graduation from Finland’s leading business school

Every year, a total of about 1,000 bachelors, masters and doctors of science in economics and business administration graduate from the School of Business
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Nominate the School of Business’s Alum of the Year by 18 October

Departments of the School of Business, centers and service units, as well as the School of Business Alumni Advisory Board may nominate the Alum of the Year 2026
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What is the role of businesses in society?

The Better Business, Better Society course launched the studies of the School of Business’s new bachelor students.
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