School of Business – Building the future
At the School of Business, we work for better business and a better society by educating future talents.
School of Business 110 years in 2021
The School of Business (today Aalto University School of Business) was founded in 1911, so in 2021 it celebrates its 110th anniversary. During 2021 we will gather on this page interesting highlights and milestones from the history as well as dear memories from the School’s 110-year history. Moreover, we tell how the School heads towards the future. #kauppis110
Peek to the School’s history
Here you can find a few great events and news pieces from past decades.
The School of Business turns 110 in 2021
In 2007 the Helsinki School of Economics was granted the coveted so-called Triple Crown accreditation, becoming the first in the Nordic Countries to do so.
New School of Business going up in the heart of the Aalto University campus
The new building will be complete before Christmas, and the School of Business will move in soon after, in early 2019.
The School of Business's activities in Töölö ended in a nostalgic Thank you Töölö! celebration
The School of Business moved to Otaniemi on 15 February 2019.
FINNFOCUS 68 export trade show organised by the Helsinki School of Economics Student Union (KY) was a major event in its day
Over 140 companies had an exhibition stand on the m/s Finnpartner ferry of the FINNFOCUS 68 export trade.
‘The building designed by my father and Woldemar Baeckman really is magnificent’
Asko Harmia, the son of architect Hugo Harmia, visited the former School of Business building designed by his father and Woldemar Baeckman.
Onerva Vartiainen: ‘I am remarkably grateful for everything the School of Economics gave me’
The class of 1952 met at the Ekonomiaukio building on the first Monday of March.
Alumni of the School of Business returned to their old school 70 years after they started their studies
Budding internationalism, friends, choral singing and a secure post-graduate job are at the forefront of memories.
‘Many lecturers and professors at the School of Business stick in one’s mind for decades’
The class of 1954 of the School of Business convened at Aalto University Töölö.
Photos of the Student Union KY’s celebrations sold like hot cakes
Esko Antikainen photographed almost all of KY’s celebrations and other university events for a three-year period in the late 1950s.
Hearty congratulations to Veikko Jääskeläinen on his 90th birthday on 1 December 2021
Professor Emeritus Veikko Jääskeläinen served as the rector of the School of Economics in 1992–1996.
Kauppis Memories
Here you can read the memories of former and current members of the School community.
Apply for a 2–6-month research internship in Japan!
Aalto's Master and PhD students can apply for a 2–6-month internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan.
Submitting theses for grading as PDF/A files
Theses are to be submitted in PDF/A format, as this ensures their long-term preservation. Use Aalto's thesis templates and carefully check your file's compatibility with a PDF/A format before submission.
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.
Hannu Martola appointed as Chair of the Aalto University Alumni Network Board
The board’s new members are Esa Arola, Eila Lindroos and Terttu Sopanen. Continuing members are Ari Bertula, Ossi Leikola, Laura Nikola and Katja Soini.Read below for more information.Towards the future: The School has a new strategic plan for 2021–24, which includes new mission &
vision and four strategic initiatives.
Our Vision
Our vision is to attract and cultivate global leaders in business research, education, and practice.
Our Mission
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
The four strategic initiatives
- Educational renewal with life-wide learning
- Cutting-edge research and infrastructure
- Community wellbeing
- Sustainability
Read more about the School of Business new strategy
New strategy for the School of Business
New vision and mission statements and the four strategic initiatives will guide the School’s activities throughout 2021–2024.
Educational renewal with lifewide learning is one of the four key strategic initiatives at School of Business
Multidisciplinary degree programs, digital education, Sustainable Development Goals, and holistic wellbeing are in focus when the School’s educational offering is developed further.
Cutting-edge research and infrastructure is one of the four School of Business key strategic initiatives
The aim is to help researchers to succeed in their research even better.
Community wellbeing is one of the four School of Business key strategic initiatives
The first actions aim at enhancing the wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff during the pandemic.
Sustainability is one of the four School of Business key strategic initiatives
Professor Minna Halme: Business schools play a key role in solving sustainability challenges.
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There is a strong demand for business studies in society and thus, the goal of the School of Business is to grow substantially during the 2020s. With your donation, you can help us to continue offering high-quality education and conducting ambitious research for better business and a better society also in the future.
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Apply for a 2–6-month research internship in Japan!
Aalto's Master and PhD students can apply for a 2–6-month internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Japan.
Submitting theses for grading as PDF/A files
Theses are to be submitted in PDF/A format, as this ensures their long-term preservation. Use Aalto's thesis templates and carefully check your file's compatibility with a PDF/A format before submission.
Register for the Transregional Online Living Labs Day 2026
Join Unite!’s international, online conference to explore how University Campus Living Labs connect research, education and practice.