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Learn about leadership and strategy

Developing as a leader is an ongoing journey that requires self-awareness, continuous learning and ongoing growth. Aalto University offers study content on leadership and management that is based on cutting-edge research and suitable for beginners as well as experienced professionals. Explore the flexible study options and choose the learning path that's right for you!

Studying leadership and strategy at Aalto University provides an excellent opportunity for the leaders of the future to fundamentally change the ways of working so that organisations can grow and remain competitive over time. On our courses, you will learn both theory and practical managerial skills depending on your experience and motivation. Get to know the studies here!

General studies in leadership

Are you interested in various themes in leadership and want to broaden your horizons? Get to know the courses below. 

First Time Manager

First Time Manager is a training program for those who are working as a supervisor for the first time. It will help you to get to know yourself and your practices as a supervisor. The training works as a practical tool to develop yourself in your first supervisor role and get peer support from others in the same situation. The six-month training includes five half-day workshops, peer-to-peer meetings, and independent reflection and assignments.

Entrepreneurial Mindset and Self-Leadership

This self-paced online course creates a framework for personal growth by providing a concrete toolkit for improving self-leadership and entrepreneurial mindset.

Deepen your knowledge in leadership and strategy

If you are a specialist looking to step into a leadership role or a manager wanting to deepen your skillset, see the studies below. 

Strategic Sustainability for Business

This program focuses on linking sustainability with a business strategy. You get to delve into topics such as strategy development and innovation, as well as leadership and communication in sustainability. The program consists of training days, assignments, and reflections, and you get to focus on how sustainability is communicated in a business strategy.

Mergers and Acquisitions

This program focuses on M&A as a means to achieve a company’s strategic goals. It is especially suitable for those who are or may be involved in the company’s or another organization’s M&A process. The program deepens your understanding of different phases of the M&A process, allowing you to meet your responsibilities better and contribute more effectively to the success of the entire M&A project.

First Time Manager – from expert to leader

First Time Manager training is designed for experts who have just started a new journey as a manager for a team or individuals, are about to start in a managerial position, or are leading a project for the first time.

First Time Manager program workshop with students / photo: Johnny Jussila/AaltoEE

Peer support between new managers emphasised in Aalto's First Time Manager programme

Especially peer-to-peer meetings were praised among the participants.

News
In the spring of 2023, sixteen new managers at Foodora Finland completed the First Time Manager training offered by Aalto University continuing education, Topi Heikkinen being one of them.

Foodora's new managers got a kickstart to their role from the First Time Manager training (external link)

First Time Manager training offered by Aalto University continuing education.

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First Time Manager – From Expert to Leader (external link)

First Time Manager training is designed for experts who have just started a new journey as a manager for a team or individuals, are about to start in a managerial position, or are leading a project for the first time.

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