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.

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People at the Department of Finance

Faculty and staff

Meet our professors, researchers, doctoral students and staff
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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
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Ongoing Research

Examples of ongoing externally funded research projects at the Department of Finance.

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Department of Finance Publications

The Department of Finance actively publishes in leading Finance and Economics journals.

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Financial Data

The Department of Finance has access to high-quality financial databases, such as Datastream, Compustat and CRSP.

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Studies in Finance

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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.

Admission Services
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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.

Study options
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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.

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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

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Nordic Finance Network (NFN) (external link)

A network for research and doctoral training in Finance in the Nordic countries.

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Finance Department Seminars

The Department of Finance has two weekly seminars.

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Helsinki Finance Seminar (external link)

Helsinki Finance Seminar hosts international guest speakers on Mondays. Seminar schedule and more information on the GSF seminar page.

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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.

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Finance Department Conferences

The Department of Finance organizes three conferences.

Helsinki Finance Summit August 19-20, 2024

Helsinki Finance Summit

The 12th Helsinki Finance Summit on Investor Behavior will be organized on August 19-20, 2024.

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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.

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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.

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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

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News

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Cooperation, Studies Published:

Students explored Finnish ESG market and business opportunities for Euroclear Finland

The students conducted a comprehensive analysis of the current ESG market, both from a reporting perspective and a data-provider angle
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Studies Published:

Students helped Transmeri Group define their potential M&A landscape

The final delivery for the customer included several interesting targets to help the client reach their inorganic growth goals
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Four projects received EDI funding from the School of Business in the Spring 2024 call

The School of Business funds projects that strengthen and promote diversity, inclusivity and equality (EDI)

Events

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Campus, Information sessions, Networking, Other

Aalto University Junior open doors 24.9.

On the open doors event, you can meet our staff and try out things like blueberry painting or our brand new robots.
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Lectures and seminars

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Tervetuloa keskustelemaan tekoälyn vaikutuksista musiikin luomiseen ja tuottamiseen!
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Lectures and seminars, Networking, Students

From Lab to Market (external link)

An event series bringing together research and entrepreneurship.
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Networking, Students, Workshops

Mingle for GOOD!

Networking event for students and all interested Aalto community members that want to make an impact on campus.
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