Aalto MBA – A Life-changing Program for Experienced Professionals – Aalto EE

Concentration: Entrepreneurship and Creativity

The Entrepreneurship and Creativity concentration develops a future looking, experimental, and entrepreneurial mindset. It exposes participants to creative thinking and an environment of entrepreneurial activity and spirit in both start-up and corporate contexts, and strengthens participants’ skills in creating strategic advantage. The modules offer tangible tools and knowledge as well as inspiration for people aspiring to start their own business. In addition, participants will gain insights on how they can lead change and manage creativity in a complex business environment.

Concentration: Finance and Data

The Finance and Data concentration introduces participants to financial decision making as well as digital business transformation and leading with data. The modules provide participants with the deep skills, latest knowledge, tools, and best practices that are vital for mastering transition and building company strategy in a constantly changing business environment. The modules will discuss how data-driven business development and scenario planning can contribute to more agile leadership and decision making. Electives focusing on finance topics will introduce participants to the central concepts and questions of managing an investment portfolio. Participants will also gain knowledge on corporate financial policy, valuation, and structured understanding of the M&A process.

Benefit from Study Tours and Aalto Executive Summits

Participants can also take part in optional study tours and Aalto Executive Summits as part of the program. Designed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the international business environment, a study tour typically involves a five-day study period abroad. Each Study Tour has a different theme and destination and are they open to all Executive MBA, MBA and Global Leader participants.

The annual week-long Aalto Executive Summit brings together Aalto EMBA, MBA, and Global Leader participants and alumni from around the world. You will study with highly renowned international guest speakers and faculty while enjoying a unique opportunity to meet business leaders and network with Summit participants. The Aalto Executive Summit location alternates between Helsinki and Singapore.

Study tours and Aalto Executive Summits count as one elective module and have an additional fee.

MBA Business Project – Challenge Your Newly Learned Knowledge

Participants are expected to work on an MBA Business Project towards the end of the program. Working in groups, the projects allow participants to apply what they have learned to a real-life business situation. The topic of the business project is based on the interests of the participants and can be from a participant’s company. In this exciting context, you will mobilize the frameworks and analytical tools learned in class to blend knowledge with judgement and initiative.

Personal and Professional Development Process

The Personal and Professional Development Process supports participants’ learning and personal development throughout their MBA studies. The process is designed around guided steps that will allow participants to explore personal leadership, self-management, and wellbeing philosophies and practices. The process supports participants in building a sustainable base for continuous self-development.

Capstone – Linking the Skills Together

Completed at the end of the studies, the capstone integrates learnings from different areas of the program in an innovative and inspiring way. It challenges participants to link together the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program and apply them in a practical strategy game. The capstone supports the Personal and Professional Development process and vice versa, emphasizing the MBA as a process of sustainable leadership transformation.

Gain Access to the Alumni Network

All graduates automatically become members of the Aalto EE and Aalto University alumni community. Aalto EE and Aalto University continuously arrange events, company visits and meetings with fellow alumni. With more than 19,000 alumni worldwide, Aalto EE provides a valuable network for you to connect with your fellow alumni. We offer you access to the latest knowledge and an extensive global business network. We build lifelong partnerships by providing development opportunities, quality services, and benefits.