Day and time (GMT +3) |
Program |
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July-August |
Complete Preorientation course after you have activated your Aalto account |
MyCourses |
Tuesday 13.8.2024 |
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10.00-12.00 in Finnish
15.00-17.00 in English |
Study plan, course registration and credit transfers In this session, we will discuss planning your studies and show how study plan is created in Sisu, how to register for courses and how to apply for credit transfers. Course registration ends on 26 August for most of the courses. |
Online, Zoom |
14.30-15.00 |
Information for Mikkeli campus graduates This session if specifically targeted for Mikkeli graduates starting their studies in a Master's programme at the School of Business, after graduating from BScBA in International Business. Dscussion is led by Mikkeli alumni studying at Otaniemi campus. |
Online, Zoom |
12.00-12.45 in Finnish |
Business Law (yritysjuridiikka) programme structure and courses This session is targeted for new students in Yritysjuridiikan maisteriohjelma. In the session, we will go through the business law degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable in business law. |
Online, Zoom |
17.00-17.45 |
Accounting programme structure and courses This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Accounting. In the session, we will go through the accounting degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable in accounting. |
Online, Zoom |
17.00-17.45 |
Introduction to the Master's Programme in Finance This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Finance. We will present the degree structure and course selection. You will also have a chance to ask the Programme Director and Planning Officer questions about your upcoming studies. |
Online, Zoom |
17.00-18.00 |
Strategic Management in a Changing World programme This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Strategic Management in a Changing World. We will go throught the degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable. |
Online, Zoom |
17.00-18.00 |
Marketing programme structure and courses This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Marketing. In the session, we will go through the degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable. |
Online, Zoom |
Wednesday 14.8.2024 |
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15.00-17.00 |
Information on different study options In this session we present different minors and other study modules offered by Aalto University, to be included in your MSc degree. |
Online, Zoom |
17.00-18.00 |
People Management and Organizational Development programme This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in People Management and Organizational Development. We will go throught the degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable. |
Online, Zoom |
Friday 16.8.2024 |
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15.00-16.00 |
Global Management programme welcome event This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Global Management/CEMS. |
Online, Zoom |
16.00-17.00 |
Sustainable Entrepreneurship programme This session is targeted for new students in the Master's Programme in Sustainable Entrepreneurship. We will go throught the degree structure, course selections and recommended study timetable. |
Online, Zoom |
Monday 19.8.2024 |
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15.00-17.00 |
Study plan clinic (optional) Available drop-in guidance for any questions concerning your personal study plan in Sisu. This session is organized on first come, first serve basis and we will accept students to the Zoom meeting one by one. |
Online, Zoom |
Friday 23.8.2024 |
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16.00 |
KY: Icebreaker Party A party where you get your first introduction to the community and meet other new students. Before this, there will be hanging out and some activities within the tutor group. |
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Orientation week 26-30.8.2024
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Monday 26.8.2024 |
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09.00- |
Welcome breakfast Breakfast is served for all new students with their tutors |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, |
10.00-10.30 |
Welcome to Aalto University School of Business! Dean's welcome, Dean Timo Korkeamäki |
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10.30-11.15 |
Greetings from Aalto University Student Union (AYY) & Association for business students (KY) Aalto University Business Students |
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11.15-12.15 |
Panel discussion ”Study experience at the School of Business” |
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12.15-13.15 |
Lunchbreak |
Lunch with tutors |
13.15-14.45 |
Practical information on studies School of Business Learning Services |
School of Business and Undergraduate Center lecture halls |
18.00 |
Programme by KY; Subcommittee Evening KY's subcommittees, KY-Sub, NESU-KY, and Kulttuurijaosto introduce themselves to all new students. Overalls are fitted during the daytime part of this event. The evening part is held in the parking lot behind the Nano building at Saha. The emphasis of the evening part of this event is on Bachelor’s level students, but Master’s level students are also welcome. Everyone must arrive at the overalls fitting (Masters from 5-6 PM, others from 6-8 PM) |
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Tuesday 27.8.2024 |
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Master's programmes' kickoffs Detailed scheduled to be announced |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1 |
10.00-12.00 |
Marketing programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, T004 |
12.00-14.00 |
Global Management programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, V301 |
12.00-14.00 |
Strategic Management in a Changing World programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, T004 |
14.00-16.00 |
Accounting programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, T004 |
14.00-16.00 |
Business Analytics programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, V001 |
16.00-17.00 |
Economics MSc programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, V001 |
16.00-18.00 |
Business Law (yritysjuridiikka) programme kick-off |
Ekonominaukio 1, V002 |
8.00-17.00 |
People Management and Organizational Development programme Induction Day |
Båtvik, Kirkkonummi |
Wednesday 28.8.2024 |
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10.00-15.00 |
DVV, Digital and population data services agency Possibility to register your place of residence and your permanent municipality of residence in Finland. Requires preparation, see more here. |
Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1 |
10.00-11.00 |
Drop-in: tuition fee and scholarship advice (optional): If you have any questions concerning on tuition fees and scholarships, you can drop by and get personal guidance. |
Ekonominaukio 1, 1st floor. Learning Services help desk Y115 |
11.00-12.00 |
"New degree, new me?" Study Psychologist Alli Mattila |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, ground floor |
12.00-13.00 |
Lunch break |
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13.00-13.30 |
Use of AI in learning Postdoctoral researcher Joona Ruissalo |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, ground floor |
13.30-14.30 |
Code of Conduct Discussion between Manager of Academic Affairs Pia Lahti and students at the School of Business |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, ground floor |
14.30- |
Break and Campus tour with tutors |
Around Otaniemi campus |
16.00-18.00 |
Welcome Evening for new Master’s students Organized by School of Business Career Services & Alumni Relations.
More information and registration: Welcome Evening for new Master’s students at School of Business | Aalto University |
School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, ground floor |
18.00- |
Programme by KY: Night of the Clubs Various KY's Clubs present themselves in the form of checkpoints and a party at Betonimiehenkuja 3. All new students are welcome to the event, including exchange students after the Exchange Extravaganza |
Betonimiehenkuja 3 |
Thursday 29.8.2024 |
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10.00-15.00 |
Aalto Welcome Fair At the fair, you will meet with several different organizations that can support you during your studies, and you will get information about other useful services. More information is found here: Aalto Welcome Fair 2024 | Aalto University |
Aalto University Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1. |
13.00-14.00 |
Better Student Life -lectures During the lecture you will get a concise overview of who supports you in various situations during your studies. |
Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1, Aalto-hall. |
10.00-15.00 |
DVV, Digital and population data services agency Possibility to register your place of residence and your permanent municipality of residence in Finland. Requires preparation, see more here. |
Undergraduate Center, Otakaari 1 |
14.00-18.00 |
Sustainable Entrepreneurship programme kick off |
TBA |
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Programme by AYY: Otasuunnistus A traditional checkpoint crawl event in the Aalto community where new students can get to know different AYY entities and Otaniemi associations. |
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Friday 30.8.2024 |
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16.00-22.00
21.00-
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Programme organized by KY: Meet Your Masters A relaxed event organized by KY's Master's Committee on Betonimiehenkuja, aimed at Master's students. At the event, students have the opportunity to get to know each other and, for example, subject clubs have the chance to introduce themselves at various checkpoints.
Programme by KY: Mursu Party The Mursu Party is the final highlight party of the orientation week, organized by KY's Cultural Subcommittee. Everyone, both mursus and marsus is invited in the event held in the parking lot behind the TUAS building. |
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Tuesday 3.9.2024 |
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Aalto Day One Opening of the academic year 2024-2025 Registration will open on 20 August at aalto.fi/day1 |
13.15 |
Opening ceremony |
Undergraduate Centre U2 hall and online |
14.15 |
Aalto Awards and Reception |
Marsio and online |
15.30 |
Aalto Party |
Alvar Aalto's Park |
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