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 Alma Media, Deloitte, EY, Hilti, K Group, Konecranes, KPMG, OP, PwC.
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
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.
PwC Finland utilises the results of the study in its own strategy work
Customized student business project explored demand for K Group’s digital services related to wellbeing by analyzing market trends and consumer behavior
Student team explored the ins and outs of outcome-based models
The team learned a lot about the fund industry and the role of the central securities depository
School of Business and KPMG collaborated to transform traditional auditing practices
Two School of Business students examined Nordic firms for PwC Finland
The students found out that young employees have high preferences for continuous learning and development opportunities at work
‘We wanted to gain a better understanding of why employees leave this job.’
In a business project for Alma Media, students mapped out digital housing services from the perspective of sustainable development
The content and working methods of the project could also be adapted agilely during the project according to newly identified needs
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
The goal of the student project was to reach new customer groups and develop the customer orientation
Customers and investors are expecting insurers to undertake sustainability actions in all the business activities
The Portuguese energy market presents both short-term and long-term opportunities across various sectors
Deloitte aims to develop gender balance
Two students from the School of Business developed innovation management for Posti
Corporate customer liked concrete recommendations
The unexpectedly rapid recovery of air travel has caused capacity issues
International students can still face many challenges in acquiring a career start in Finland, but some of the problems can be solved.
The study focused on the needs of small business customers, for which the students sought fluid solutions from around the world.
‘Project results will be used to build, sharpen, and target our ongoing and future recruitment campaigns for technicians’
As a result, they produced a report on Recurring Revenue and Company Valuation
A students’ perspective on recruitment marketing sets the bar high for future collaboration.
Two students at the School of Business examined how early deliverers experience participation in the new strategy of Posti
A project commissioned by PwC examined the impact of regulations on the business models of platform economy operators and their capabilities to use data.
The suggested business models can be applied to the online grocery store operations, says Chief Digital Officer, Retail eCommerce, of SOK.
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.
As part of the project the students also identified new business models.
‘The students could set up a two-person consultancy firm right away.’
A student business project carried out for Deloitte produced fresh new ideas and insights.
According to the Sales Director of SOK, the outcomes of the project are significant for the company.
The project also included investigation on how the digitalization of the working environment affects the employee experience of the drivers.
The project carried out for the Association for Finnish Work provided the student team with a versatile learning experience.
Based on the project, S Group will continue to analyse its car wash markets.
The project also surveyed employees' dedication to their work and emotional commitment to the organisation.
Students recommended implementable diversity acts for 2020.
The company also got ideas for business models and an analysis on how COVID-19 affects the market.
The students impressed with their professionalism.
Two students collected, analysed and summarised the special features of marketing practices in Russia.
PwC is considering collaboration with growth companies found through the project.
The practical implementation of the ideas will begin early this year.
Students were quick to grasp the challenges of the previously unfamiliar sector.
Students gave suggestions to KPMG consultants on how to make use of artificial intelligence.
Student team worked on an eSIM & Brokering Connectivity Project for Elisa Oyj.
Commissioned by Accountor, a set of metrics assessing software automation capabilities were created.
The students were praised for their flexibility and wealth of ideas in the project work.
The aim was to gain a better understanding at EY on current data gathering technology trends.
Cooperation was started with a student team taking a look into the current employee diversity situation at Konecranes.
S Group aims to make job opportunities offered by the company more appealing to chef students.
The project continued the tailor-made student projects completed in 2013 and 2015.
The project was carried out in response to efforts from Kesko to enhance their own Private Label strategy.
A tool was developed as a customised student project to optimize material flows in a network.
Students gave their opinions on how KPMG should operate in the midst of these rapid changes.
According to the research manager at Fazer, the project is a good starting point for wider cooperation.
Students developed a measurement system tailored to light art festivals and a collaboration platform.
Students also praised for positive attitude and independent approach to work.
The European Chemicals Agency was satisfied with the results and is planning to commission a continuation for the project.
The results are already utilized by Elisa in business development projects.
The project gave Finnair also more understanding especially on user expectations.
"I was very impressed with the Aalto students' professionalism and the results they were able to accomplis"
The project resulted in an action plan to improve internal communications.
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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