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Master's Programme in People Management and Organizational Development

This site contains the student study guide for Master's Programme in People Management and Organizational Development. Here you will find the programme curriculum as well as detailed guidelines for planning your studies. All the materials and instructions are for the students in the programme. If you are interested in applying to the programme, follow the link at the bottom of the site to the application page.

Master's Programme in People Management and Organizational Development is organized by the School of Business

The Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development provides students with expert knowledge and the analytical, communication and teamworking skills needed to help organizations to develop their operations successfully and sustainably. Upon graduation students work in expert and leadership roles in the fields of human resource management and organizational development. The programme is run in close collaboration with business, public organizations and NGOs and thus offers students the latest knowledge in people management and organizational development in rapidly changing world of work and organizations.

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Aalto University to resign from flexible study right (JOO) agreement as of 1 January 2026

No new approvals or recommendations for JOO studies will be given after 31 July 2025.
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Campaign launched to connect every Aalto student to Finnish working life – check out the opportunities for students

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Registrations now open to Aalto Wellbeing Week 2024 events

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Vice President Petri Suomala's greetings to students

Petri Suomala wishes you a very rewarding year of studies

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Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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Theses & Tomatoes: Start your studies with Pomodoro

Join us for guided studying and pick up tips for more effective work during Pomodoro sessions!
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Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Welcome to pop-up event!

Come and get to know heavily growing semiconductor industry and companies in Finland. When you know semiconductor industry better you will get more out of your future studies and build relationships that support your career.

People Management and Organizational Development, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)

The Master’s Programme in People Management and Organizational Development provides students with expert knowledge and the analytical, communication and teamworking skills needed to help organizations to develop their operations successfully and sustainably. Upon graduation students work in expert and leadership roles in the fields of human resource management and organizational development. The programme further offers students a unique chance to complete a double degree programme with the University of Queensland (AU) or University of South Carolina (US). The programme is run in close collaboration with business, public organizations and NGOs. Thus, the programme offers students the latest knowledge in people management and organizational development in rapidly changing world of work and organizations.

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