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Alumnus Arno Paula: Don’t 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 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

School of Business student Katja Toropainen: What keeps me inspired is the hope that we can make an impact
Katja Toropainen, the founder of Inklusiiv, talks about her studies in Information and Service Management (ISM) and her entrepreneurial career.

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’s 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
”I have always grasped the opportunities when facing them – I have not always known where they will take me or whether it is 'the one', but I have gone forward”, 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’s 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
“Thanks 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”, says our Alumni Ambassador Markus Helaniemi. “Besides having the business expertise, common knowledge and wide understanding on the world and societal aspects should be emphasized.”

Vice Deans and Heads of Departments appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
The Vice Deans and Heads of Departments have been appointed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture for the term 1.9.2019 - 31.8.2024.

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 2008–2013, 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.

Alumni Ambassador Mia Sirkiä: You should always navigate according to your own passion and interests
“For 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”, reflects Mia Sirkiä, the School of Business Alumni Ambassador. She encourages students in similar situations: ”Think about your own interests and navigate according to those. True passion will lead to prosperity!”

Alumni Ambassador Miikka Huhta: The Aalto University Mentoring Programme benefited me a lot
“I applied to the Aalto University Mentoring Program, and I’m glad I did, since it benefited me a lot!” 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.

Nominate your choice for the Award for Quality Teaching
Nominate your choice for the Award for Quality Teaching

Events at Aalto University

EDUCase Platform organizes a workshop for network HEIs
You are warmly welcome to the Workshop for Network HEIs on Friday 31.3.2023, taking place from 10.00 to 15.00 at Aalto University.
Public defence in Computer Science, M.Sc. (Tech) Minna Tamper
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