Department of Management Studies
Department of Management Studies
The Department of Management Studies offers a dynamic environment for scholarship and learning, where cutting-edge research underpins high-quality teaching.
The department educates strategic leaders with a strong ethical mindset for the contemporary global business environments. The research is mainly focused on advancing knowledge and critical scholarship in the broader field of management and organization studies.
Research
At the Department of Management Studies, members of faculty carry out their research in multiple areas, collaborating across disciplinary borders with internationally acknowledged scholars from all over the world. The research strategy of the department rests on the discipline’s core strength in understandings of organisational settings as sites, where decisions are made in the face of potentially incompatible demands.
Studies
Events
Doing qualitative research in conversation with AI, Nov 10, 2026
How to responsibly do qualitative research with AI tools? With Dr. Emrecan Gulay
Aalto Ahaa public lecture 10.11. – Quantum revolution
Aalto Ahaa! In a public lecture open to all, we dive into three expert talks exploring where the next technological breakthrough will come from and why everyone should now understand at least something about quantum technology. And what about cybersecurity—what will happen to it amid this upheaval? Come hear more at the Aalto Ahaa public lecture.
Bachelor's Programme in International Business – Webinar 10.11.
Welcome to our webinar on the BSc in International Business. We’ll walk you through the programme, student life, and career paths. Aalto students will share their experiences, Admissions will answer application questions, and we’ll wrap up with a Q&A.
Bachelor's Programme in Technology, Business and Design – Webinar 11.11.
Welcome to our webinar on the BSc in Technology, Business and Design. We’ll walk you through the programme, student life, and career paths. Aalto students will share their experiences, Admissions will answer application questions, and we’ll wrap up with a Q&A.News
Students developed a dynamic ESG documentation structure for EY’s sustainability team in the Nordics
The framework by the School of Business students helps EY sustainability team streamline its ESG reporting processes as sustainability requirements evolve
How can we reinvent ourselves in the face of uncertainty? Five things everyone should understand about embracing the new
In a rapidly changing world, we need the ability to think differently, question what is familiar and recognise new opportunities. Aalto University’s Professor of Practice Nando Malmelin, explains how anyone can develop their openness skills
Training available in AI use, research data management, open science + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for autumn 2026 are open.
Aija Leiponen wants students to think for themselves again: “Everyone needs to understand how their field relates to the world”
Professor Aija Leiponen believes that the new Technology, Business and Design bachelor’s programme can help accelerate innovation.Contact information
We are located in Aalto University School of Business' campus in Otaniemi
Visiting address
Ekonominaukio 1
02150, Espoo
Department administration
Head of the Department: Professor Nina Granqvist
Assistant: Ella Vainio
School of Business
We strive for better business and better society. We excel in education and research with a multidisciplinary approach and in collaboration with our partners.
