Student Guide

Master's Programme in People Management and Organizational Development

For Aalto students
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.
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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.

News

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Welcome to the Friends Program! Fall 2026

Want to make friends in Finland? If your answer is yes, then the Friends Program is perfect for you! We are looking for both Finnish and international students to join.
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Apply to the University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme!

Students at Aalto University can apply to University of Helsinki’s Swedish-language Nightingale mentoring programme that brings together higher education students and children who are between the ages of 9 and 12 and who live in Helsinki.
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The default view in Sisu’s Structure of Studies section will change

The renewed Structure of Studies view will become the primary way to plan your studies.

Events

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Welcome Evening for new Master’s students at School of Business

Aalto University School of Business welcomes the students starting their Master’s studies to meet and mingle with the School of Business community – especially with the alumni graduated from the School! Event is part of the orientation week.
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Aalto Welcome Fair 2026

Welcome, new students, to the Aalto Welcome Fair on 27th August 2026!
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Aalto Day One 2026 – Aalto University Opening of the Academic Year

Welcome to Aalto University’s Opening of the Academic Year on 1 Sep 2026 in Otaniemi. Aalto Day One brings the Aalto community together for the opening ceremony, the Aalto Awards and Aalto Party.
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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...

How to apply
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Tuition fees

Tuition fee for tuition-fee students in this programme is 15,000 EUR/academic year. For more information, please see the Tuition fees and scholarships webpage in the Student Guide.

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