Ongoing Research
Examples of ongoing externally funded research projects at the Department of Finance.
Department of Finance
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance at Aalto University School of Business is one of the leading finance departments in Europe. Our research revolves around financial decision-making and its implications for value creation, financial markets, and society.
The department organizes various research seminars and conferences and hosts the Graduate School of Finance (GSF) and the Nordic Finance Network (NFN). We offer degree education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
People at the Department of Finance
Faculty and staff
Finance Research
The Department of Finance's research covers a broad range of topics in the areas of corporate finance and financial markets. The current focus areas in the research are:
- behavioral finance
- corporate finance
- asset pricing
Department of Finance Publications
The Department of Finance actively publishes in leading Finance and Economics journals.
Financial Data
The Department of Finance has access to high-quality financial databases, such as Datastream, Compustat and CRSP.
Studies in Finance
Applying to Bachelor's Programmes
The application period for bachelor's programmes in English is 3–17 January 2024 for studies starting in autumn 2024.
Finance, Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Dive into finance: learn to understand financial markets, manage risk and navigate global issues to face the latest challenges in the field.
PhD Programme in Finance
The PhD programme at Aalto University School of Business is intended for candidates of excellent academic background and intellectual ambition who are motivated in producing research at the highest international level and pursuing careers in the academic and business world.
Graduate School of Finance & Nordic Finance Network
The Department of Finance hosts the Graduate School of Finance (GSF) and the Nordic Finance Network (NFN). More information on the GSF and NFN websites.
Graduate School of Finance (GSF) (external link)
The national PhD programme in Finance
Nordic Finance Network (NFN) (external link)
A network for research and doctoral training in Finance in the Nordic countries.
Finance Department Seminars
The Department of Finance has two weekly seminars.
Helsinki Finance Seminar (external link)
Helsinki Finance Seminar hosts international guest speakers on Mondays. Seminar schedule and more information on the GSF seminar page.
Finance Brown Bag Seminar
The Finance Brown Bag Lunch Seminar is held on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 13:00. See the seminar schedule by clicking the title Finance Brown Bag Seminar.
Finance Department Conferences
The Department of Finance organizes three conferences.
Helsinki Finance Summit
The 12th Helsinki Finance Summit on Investor Behavior will be organized on August 19-20, 2024.
Lapland Household Finance Summit
The next Lapland Household Finance Summit will be organized in March 2025. Call for Papers will be published in the fall 2024.
Lapland Investment Fund Summit
The next Lapland Investment Fund Summit will be organized in March 2025. Call for Papers will be published in the fall 2024.
Finance Department contact information
Visiting address
School of Business building (3rd floor)
Ekonominaukio 1
FI-02150 Espoo
Finland
Postal address
Department of Finance
Aalto University School of Business
PO BOX 21210
FI-00076 AALTO
FINLAND
Department administration
Head of the Department: Associate Professor Matthijs Lof
Secretaries of the Department: Sara Viitala and Reetta Ali-Alha
Inquiries regarding
- applying to School of Business: [email protected]
- DSc Finance programme: [email protected]
- all administrative affairs: [email protected]
School of Business
Ekonominaukio 1
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