Ongoing Research
Examples of ongoing externally funded research projects at the 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
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Doctoral Programme in Finance
The Doctoral Programme in Finance 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 13th Helsinki Finance Summit on Investor Behavior will be organized on August 18-19, 2025.
Lapland Household Finance Summit
The 2nd Lapland Household Finance Summit will be organized by Aalto University School of Business on March 18-19, 2025 in Levi.
Lapland Investment Fund Summit
The 2nd Lapland Investment Fund Summit will be organized by Aalto University School of Business on March 19-20, 2025 in Levi.
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 Peter Nyberg
Secretaries of the Department: Sara Viitala and Reetta Ali-Alha
Inquiries regarding
- applying to School of Business: admissions@aalto.fi
- DSc Finance programme: gsf@aalto.fi
- all administrative affairs: sara.viitala@aalto.fi
School of Business
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