I started studying at Aalto after a thorough research of the European master programme options that seemed interesting to me. I ended up choosing Aalto as the information about the programmes was detailed, the study plans were flexible and the university’s positive spirit and openness surpassed others.
Having a Master’s in Engineering, I wanted to expand my horizons and improve my competitiveness at both a professional and an academic level. I chose Industrial Engineering and Management to help me achieve my goals and enrich my knowledge in business strategy.
The best thing in my programme has been the professional level of the teaching staff. Not only do the professors have vast knowledge of their subjects, but they also offer, through their courses, real-life projects in collaboration with local and multinational companies.
The most interesting course has been Marina Biniari’s course “Designing Adaptive and Creative Organizations”. The professor offered us both the opportunity to build an organization’s structure from scratch, and adapt it to a changing environment, as well as company projects on modern strategy design aspects.
Unfortunately, the pandemic has put a stop to any chances for student activities. Before the pandemic, I had watched performances by Aalto’s artistic groups, in addition to Aalto Buckets’ basketball matches.
After graduation I want to stay in Finland and start my career as a Data Scientist. Through Aalto and the IEM programme, I have been able to find a career path that combines my practical and analytical skills, incorporating both my Engineering and Strategy studies.
To students starting their studies I would like to suggest proactiveness in their studies and participation in the Aalto community. Proactiveness will make planning and progressing through their time in Aalto a breeze and the Aalto community offers an array of diverse activities to enjoy in an interesting multicultural environment.
What opportunities do new technologies bring about for companies? How can the necessary changes be implemented? How to motivate employees to embrace change as a leader? The Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) programme answers these questions while educating future leaders and changemakers who know what it takes to create, lead and transform technology-based businesses.