Students explored Finnish ESG market and business opportunities for Euroclear Finland
The students conducted a comprehensive analysis of the current ESG market, both from a reporting perspective and a data-provider angle
Customized Student Business Projects
Contact us when you need bright minds to analyse and solve your challenges. We will tailor a student project according to your needs.
Customized Student Business Projects
- The Customized Student Project concept was created to meet business needs.
- The concept has a proven track record, as projects have been run successfully at the School of Business since 1993.
- Project topics can be related to any subject that is taught or researched in Aalto University, as long as a relevant researcher is available to supervise the project
- Customized project group:
- Aalto University School of Business is responsible for recruiting and selecting the research group (2–4 senior students) for each project. The students are offered both study credits and a fee for the project.
- Student groups are customized according to the project needs. The students can come from one or several fields of Aalto University, such as business, engineering and arts & design.
- Each project is supervised by a researcher from Aalto University. The supervisor is compensated for the work.
- The average project time is 3 months (+/-1 month)
- Project kick-offs are customized according to company needs
Project fee for the company: 16.450 – 19.500€ (+VAT). The project fee is used for three things: students salaries, supervisor salary and the organizing costs.
Important! There is one free annual project for the partner companies of the Aalto University School of Business.
Partners of the School of Business are ABB, Alma Media, Deloitte, EY, Hilti, K Group, Konecranes, KPMG, OP, PwC.
Examples of our projects
Students helped Transmeri Group define their potential M&A landscape
The final delivery for the customer included several interesting targets to help the client reach their inorganic growth goals
Student project helped Deloitte capture ESG performance in company valuation
The final model developed by the students concentrated on the risk and opportunity analysis of sustainability-related topics
Excellent cooperation to find opportunities for the FIDA regulation for OP Financial Group
Aalto University School of Business collaborated with OP Financial Group in a student project on exploring EU FIDA regulation opportunities
Student project analyzed KPMG’s position in the rapidly growing Finnish consulting market
The study revealed that the consulting market has experienced exceptional growth over the past 5 years, with technology consulting leading the growth and making up most of the market
Students helped Hilti understand the financial decision-making of its customers
Hilti (Suomi) Oy and the School of Business joined forces to study the economic impact of Hilti's tool service and to improve the sales process of the service with the financial management of the client companies.
Students helped PwC respond to increasing competition in Tax and Legal Services market
PwC Finland utilises the results of the study in its own strategy work
Students analysed the demand for K Group’s wellbeing services in three international markets
Customized student business project explored demand for K Group’s digital services related to wellbeing by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior
Outcome-based business models are an opportunity for growth at ABB
Student team explored the ins and outs of outcome-based models
Students helped Finland’s Central Securities Depository to research and combine fund industry information
The team learned a lot about the fund industry and the role of the central securities depository
Students carried out a project on workload distribution and profit optimization
School of Business and KPMG collaborated to transform traditional auditing practices
How do companies handle EU’s new sustainability regulations?
Two School of Business students examined Nordic firms for PwC Finland
Student project gave insight to Konecranes about young employee experience
The students found out that young employees have high preferences for continuous learning and development opportunities at work
Student team developed the retention of IKEA Oy’s employees
‘We wanted to gain a better understanding of why employees leave this job.’
Sustainability is an important part of digital housing services
In a business project for Alma Media, students mapped out digital housing services from the perspective of sustainable development
Students helped the Finnish Meteorological Institute develop its sustainability work
The content and working methods of the project could also be adapted agilely during the project according to newly identified needs
A student team surveyed opportunities for a new operating model in EY legal services
The goal of the project was to observe the potential of new operating models in the legal services sector that has remained the same for a long time
Even better service for people who bought a used car from K-Auto
The goal of the student project was to reach new customer groups and develop the customer orientation
The students’ research work gave Pohjola Insurance and OP Life Assurance companies an important overall insight to sustainable insurance business
Customers and investors are expecting insurers to undertake sustainability actions in all the business activities
Project team identified business opportunities for Finnish companies in the energy sector in Portugal
The Portuguese energy market presents both short-term and long-term opportunities across various sectors
Students explored how Deloitte could attract more female applicants to their M&A unit
Deloitte aims to develop gender balance
Manage, Measure, and Reward: Nurturing a Culture of Innovation in Posti
Two students from the School of Business developed innovation management for Posti
Student team participated in development of Hilti’s reward and benefit system
Corporate customer liked concrete recommendations
Students helped Finavia to analyze the terminal logistics at Helsinki Airport
The unexpectedly rapid recovery of air travel has caused capacity issues
Facilitating international students’ integration in the Finnish labor market through act early concept
International students can still face many challenges in acquiring a career start in Finland, but some of the problems can be solved.
A student duo helped Pohjola Insurance map the preconditions for a digital insurance sales channel
The study focused on the needs of small business customers, for which the students sought fluid solutions from around the world.
School of Business students took on the recruitment challenges at Konecranes
‘Project results will be used to build, sharpen, and target our ongoing and future recruitment campaigns for technicians’
Students investigated importance of recurring revenue streams in Alma Media's financial reporting
As a result, they produced a report on Recurring Revenue and Company Valuation
Two students helped Hilti Finland attract fresh Aalto graduates
A students’ perspective on recruitment marketing sets the bar high for future collaboration.
All the employees at Posti to see themselves as participants in the company’s story
Two students at the School of Business examined how early deliverers experience participation in the new strategy of Posti
Students reported for PwC on the impacts of new EU legislation on Finnish platform companies
A project commissioned by PwC examined the impact of regulations on the business models of platform economy operators and their capabilities to use data.
Students discovered potential new business models for S Group’s online grocery business
The suggested business models can be applied to the online grocery store operations, says Chief Digital Officer, Retail eCommerce, of SOK.
Student project examines EY-Parthenon brand promotion work among students
The students used methods of brand research to illuminate how the EY-Parthenon brand looks in the eyes of students and how the company should communicate with students in the future.
Two students from the School of Business helped OP Corporate Bank to respond to the development needs of the leasing market
As part of the project the students also identified new business models.
Students studied the motivation behind the purchase of affordable food products
‘The students could set up a two-person consultancy firm right away.’
How do millennials see the future of social welfare and healthcare services?
A student business project carried out for Deloitte produced fresh new ideas and insights.
Students developed a product portfolio optimization tool for SOK
According to the Sales Director of SOK, the outcomes of the project are significant for the company.
Students carried out mobile device user survey for Posti’s parcel drivers
The project also included investigation on how the digitalization of the working environment affects the employee experience of the drivers.
A student team studied young people’s consumption, Finnishness and work
The project carried out for the Association for Finnish Work provided the student team with a versatile learning experience.
Students researched comprehensively the car wash business
Based on the project, S Group will continue to analyse its car wash markets.
Students examined leadership at Alma Media
The project also surveyed employees' dedication to their work and emotional commitment to the organisation.
KPMG investigates their state of diversity and inclusion through the help of Aalto students
Students recommended implementable diversity acts for 2020.
Students researched the electric vehicle charging market for Helen
The company also got ideas for business models and an analysis on how COVID-19 affects the market.
Student project investigated new solar business models for Helen
The students impressed with their professionalism.
Students helped Finavia expand its knowledge on marketing in Russia
Two students collected, analysed and summarised the special features of marketing practices in Russia.
Tax and law related applications of natural language processing (NLP) studied in a student project
PwC is considering collaboration with growth companies found through the project.
Student team used service design tools to produce new ideas for look and functionality of Posti Head Office
The practical implementation of the ideas will begin early this year.
Student project researched new data based services for K-Auto
Students were quick to grasp the challenges of the previously unfamiliar sector.
AI development is significantly impacting IT consulting
Students gave suggestions to KPMG consultants on how to make use of artificial intelligence.
Thanks to eSIM tehnology, SIM cards are soon part of history
Student team worked on an eSIM & Brokering Connectivity Project for Elisa Oyj.
Students examined automation possibilities available for financial administration software
Commissioned by Accountor, a set of metrics assessing software automation capabilities were created.
A student team created and produced a recruitment video and social media videos for Posti Group
The students were praised for their flexibility and wealth of ideas in the project work.
Students identified digital tools to support data gathering and analysis at EY
The aim was to gain a better understanding at EY on current data gathering technology trends.
Konecranes became Premium Partner of School of Business
Cooperation was started with a student team taking a look into the current employee diversity situation at Konecranes.
Students helped S Group develop its employer image
S Group aims to make job opportunities offered by the company more appealing to chef students.
Student team examined the impact of Cultural Centre Art Factory on Porvoo City
The project continued the tailor-made student projects completed in 2013 and 2015.
Kesko's Private Label strategy was analysed in a student project
The project was carried out in response to efforts from Kesko to enhance their own Private Label strategy.
Significant optimization potential found for Stora Enso in a student project
A tool was developed as a customised student project to optimize material flows in a network.
Digitalisation of financial administration racing ahead for SMEs
Students gave their opinions on how KPMG should operate in the midst of these rapid changes.
A customer feedback system was developed for Fazer Food Services in a student project
According to the research manager at Fazer, the project is a good starting point for wider cooperation.
Lux Helsinki to become the most sustainable light art festival in Europe by 2020?
Students developed a measurement system tailored to light art festivals and a collaboration platform.
Student project brings S Group information on sustainability in online retailing
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
Students assessed the information flow on chemical safety
The European Chemicals Agency was satisfied with the results and is planning to commission a continuation for the project.
Student business project explores the digital service environment of micro-enterprises
The results are already utilized by Elisa in business development projects.
Students researched digital learning possibilities with Finnair
The project gave Finnair also more understanding especially on user expectations.
Virtual and augmented reality in real estate business was researched in a project with Nokia
"I was very impressed with the Aalto students' professionalism and the results they were able to accomplis"
Students developed internal communications for Sokos and Emotion chains
The project resulted in an action plan to improve internal communications.
Benefits of Customized Student Business Projects
Aalto University is responsible for managing and carrying out the project. The company can decide how often it wishes to be in contact with the project group, and the company’s level of involvement depends on the topic and scope. The mandatory meetings are the kick off, mid-term and final meetings.
The Customized Student Business Project concept offers a fully tailored opportunity for cooperation between the company and Aalto University. All activities are based on the needs of the company.
To the company, the project is a cost-efficient research method with an excellent price-quality ratio. Aalto University charges the project costs from the client in a single bill after the project.
Several companies have also used projects as a channel for recruitment by employing students who have performed well during the project.
Contact:
Tommi Vihervaara
Project Specialist
External Relations, School of Business
+358 50 383 7388
[email protected]
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