School of Business

Research in the departments

We advance the global body of knowledge in business studies and economics by conducting high-quality research on important business and societal challenges. On this page, you can find the list of our latest FT publications, a few Tenured Professors' Installation Talk videos, our latest research news, and finally, the links to our department pages
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Photo: Aalto University/Kalle Kataila

Impactful research

In addition to doing high-quality research, our faculty members play key roles in societal debates and policy-making, contribute to executive education in Finland and abroad, and are responsible for teaching in our portfolio of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs. 

To learn more about the impact we make, get to know our latest research outputs on research.aalto.fi and six departments and a centre.

Delve into our research – find the people behind it!

FT50 articles

The list of articles maintained by the Financial Times (FT) includes the 50 most prestigious academic publications in the fields of business and economics.

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Kuvituskuva: keltaiset säikeet. Kuva: Aalto-yliopisto / Mikko Raskinen

Better Business — Better Society Seminar Series

The Seminar Series discusses the current and societally important topics at the School of Business. The seminars will be arranged monthly, excluding holiday seasons.

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Better Business – Better Society seminar at the School of Business

Tenured Professors' Installation Talks

New tenured professors at the School of Business present their fields and research in Installation Talks. You can watch recordings of these lectures.

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Installation Talks, 23.4.2025
Kauppakorkeakoulun pohjakerros. Kuva: Mika Huisman

Departments

There are six departments and one centre in the School of Business

Our latest research news

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Press releases Published:

Research reveals the economic significance of family firms in Finland

The findings show that, on average, family firms are more profitable and financially resilient than other firms – and also invest more.
Omistajuuden professori Samuli Knüpfer
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Professor of Ownership Samuli Knüpfer received the OP Financial Group Research Foundation's recognition award

OP Financial Group Research Foundation may award individuals who have significantly promoted economic research in fields supported by the foundation
Syksyn keltaiset lehdet. Kuva: Mikko Raskinen
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Entrepreneurship offers women empowerment in late-stage careers

Launching their own venture offers older women a chance to turn their age into a competitive advantage, reveals new research.
Työelämäprofessori Iivo Vehviläinen. Kuva: Linda Lehtovirta
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Five things every consumer should understand about electricity demand and production

Professor of Practice Iivo Vehviläinen explains why embracing wind can be the key to a more stable future
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