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, rich_text en Alumnus Daniel Cohen: I knew the Bachelor’s Programme in International Business at Aalto Mikkeli is a top programme, so I wanted to aim high and apply there /en/news/alumnus-daniel-cohen-i-knew-the-bachelors-programme-in-international-business-at-aalto-mikkeli-is-a Wed, 10 May 2023 10:10:58 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 908201 at /en School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Daniel Cohen encourages current students to be confident and patient in finding their own paths: “If you feel like you don’t know what to do, don’t worry. That doesn’t mean you cannot get ahead in your career and build up work skills. Anything you do for work will help you get in the right direction.” Studies Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies BScBA Program alumnus Daniel Cohen in the front of New York city scenery Alumna Julia Romanyuk: Studying at Mikkeli Campus gives the graduates an important advantage /en/news/alumna-julia-romanyuk-studying-at-mikkeli-campus-gives-the-graduates-an-important-advantage Thu, 27 Apr 2023 09:43:36 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 904456 at /en During her career in rhythmic gymnastics, Julia Romanyuk, a multiple Finnish champion and the School of Business Mikkeli campus alumna learnt many skills that have been valuable outside athletics as well: ‘I have applied these practical skills, such as time management and having a high drive, in my studies and personal life.’ Studies Careers Collaboration Alumni stories School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories aaltobizalumni alumni Cooperation Studies BScBA alumna Julia Romanyuk sitting in front of mountain landscape School of Business student story: Elli Jauhiainen /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-elli-jauhiainen Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:22:29 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 522416 at /en Elli Jauhiainen, a second-year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business says the best thing about the program is the opportunity to learn how to work in a multicultural environment: “It is fascinating to get to know the etiquette and customs of other business cultures.” Studies Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business student stories students studies Studies Student of the BScBA Program Elli Jauhiainen School of Business student story: Nikolai Andriakov /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-nikolai-andriakov Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:50:01 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 491571 at /en Studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business gives Nikolai Andriakov the quantitative skills needed in business life: “As a technical-oriented person, I really want to gain these skills and there are many courses that help to build a solid knowledge in quantitative disciplines.” Studies School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories student stories students studies Studies 2nd year student of the BScBA Programme Nikolai Andriakov is standing outside in sunny weather School of Business student story: Johan Salim /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-johan-salim Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:45:39 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 469136 at /en Johan Salim, a second-year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business, appreciates the important skills he has learned during his studies: “You will be equipped with all the tools you need to head out and build the career of your dreams.” Studies School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories student stories students studies Studies 2nd year student of the BScBA Programme Johan Salim is standing outside in sunny weather with a big smile on his face. Alumna Satu Strömbeg: The traditional career ladder is not the only and right way to go /en/news/alumna-satu-strombeg-the-traditional-career-ladder-is-not-the-only-and-right-way-to-go Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:17:26 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 382541 at /en The career path of Satu Srömberg, School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna, has not followed the obvious route of an Economics student: ’I want to encourage you to find your own path. Find your own strengths and follow your passion. Learning is a lifelong path and you only know where it takes, when you take one step after another.” Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni Cooperation Studies Mikkeli Campus alumna Satu Strömberg Visiting Faculty Barbara Edwards: ‘Cultural diversity enriches everyone’s academic experience.’ /en/news/visiting-faculty-barbara-edwards-cultural-diversity-enriches-everyones-academic-experience Fri, 28 May 2021 10:38:51 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 366896 at /en Barbara Edwards (MAcc, CPA, CA, EdD), retired Senior Lecturer from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver BC Canada, has a long and successful teaching career. In her home university, Edwards received a TD-Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award, which is awarded based on colleague and student nominations, and a placement on the SFU Beedie School of Business Teaching Honour Roll. Before she started to teach at SFU in 1993, Edwards worked as a Senior Tax Manager at KPMG. Teaching Aalto University Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business professors Studies Senior Llecturer Barbara Edwards Visiting professor David Derichs: ‘International student body creates a diverse and creative atmosphere in class’ /en/news/visiting-professor-david-derichs-international-student-body-creates-a-diverse-and-creative Thu, 20 May 2021 09:49:38 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 362106 at /en David Derichs, Assistant Professor from Aalto University School of Business, took his BSc at Maastricht School of Business and Economics and MSc at the London School of Economics. He received his PhD in Accounting at Aalto University School of Business. Derichs has seven years of Strategy Consultancy experience at Roland Berger. Studies Aalto University School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories professors Studies Assistant professor David Derichs Visiting faculty Beryl Pittman: ‘Students make tremendous progress and are proud of their final deliverable.’ /en/news/visiting-faculty-beryl-pittman-students-make-tremendous-progress-and-are-proud-of-their-final Mon, 03 May 2021 08:08:38 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 352376 at /en Beryl Pittman, Senior Lecturer at the Department of English in North Carolina State University, regards teaching in the BScBA Program as the #1 highlight of her career. In addition to her teaching work at our Mikkeli Campus and her home university, Pittman has been heavily involved with entrepreneurship at NC State, presenting at conferences, and teaching with global initiative programs at NC State. Teaching Aalto University Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business professors Studies Visiting professor Beryl Pittman visiting Santa Claus in Finland. Visiting professor Finbarr Bradley: "BScBA Program offers a very enriching experience." /en/news/visiting-professor-finbarr-bradley-bscba-program-offers-a-very-enriching-experience Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:51:42 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 344951 at /en Finbarr Bradley, an Adjunct Professor from the University College Dublin, Ireland, takes a fascinating and unique approach to teaching green entrepreneurship. His warm and witty personality intertwined with his eminent knowledge and passion on sustainability inspires students to examine how they can make a meaningful difference and live authentic flourishing lives both in the global and local business environment. Teaching Aalto University Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business professors Studies Professor Finbarr Bradley Alumna Roosa Mannonen: My career path has been a very colourful mix /en/news/alumna-roosa-mannonen-my-career-path-has-been-a-very-colourful-mix Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:59:17 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 329911 at /en School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna Roosa Mannonen sees the value of working with course projects not only when in work life, but also when applying for a job: 'The confidence you’ll gain from those numerous presentations done during studies might just make you land the job you want.' Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies BScBA Program Alumna Roosa Mannonen Cooperation creates value for students and the City of Mikkeli /en/news/cooperation-creates-value-for-students-and-the-city-of-mikkeli Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:33:04 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 321491 at /en Students of the Aalto University Mikkeli Campus worked on seven projects for the City of Mikkeli related to sustainable development. This gave the students an opportunity to combine theory and practice in a meaningful way, and the cooperation provided the City of Mikkeli new insights on how to tackle current challenges. Collaboration School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories Teacher services Studies Image of Mökkeli service concept web page Alumnus Patrick Lees: Any working experience is valuable both on a social and career perspective /en/news/alumnus-patrick-lees-any-working-experience-is-valuable-both-on-a-social-and-career-perspective Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:21:01 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 300091 at /en The career of Patrick Lees, School of Business Mikkeli Campus alumnus, took an unexpected turn early on and led him to work with renewable energies. “Small details and timing can have a significant impact on your career, and I urge not to be too fixed with your career plan.” Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni Cooperation Studies BScBA Program alumnus Patrick Lees on a ski trip to Koli School of Business alumni story: Married couple Mia Hoang and Juhana Polso /en/news/school-of-business-alumni-story-married-couple-mia-hoang-and-juhana-polso Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:30:44 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 292001 at /en The Bachelor’s Program in International Business is not only an exceptional business education opportunity, some even find their significant other there. Our alumni Mia Hoang and Juhana Polso started a life together while studying in the program, and after Mikkeli they both combined studies of business and technology in the University of Nebraska. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies BScBA Program alumni Mia Hoang and Juhana Polso Alumna Tuuli Hakkarainen: To know your strengths, you need to get to know yourself first /en/news/alumna-tuuli-hakkarainen-to-know-your-strengths-you-need-to-get-to-know-yourself-first Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:06:40 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 282701 at /en Unlike most of her fellow students, School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna Tuuli Hakkarainen chose an academic career path. She defended her dissertation in December 2020, and in her doctoral thesis she examined expertise sharing within multinational corporations. Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies The BScBA Program alumna Tuuli Hakkarainen School of Business student story: Rainer Kravets /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-rainer-kravets Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:40:49 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 281556 at /en Student of the BScBA Program, Rainer Kravets interviews sustainability managers from successful Nordic businesses in his podcast. Studying in English gave him the confidence to start the podcast: “Without developing my language and communication skills, I would not have been able to do it.” Studies Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business student stories students studies Studies The BScBA Porgram students Rainer Kravets and Julius Thimm by the lake in Mikkeli. Alumna Elina Lamponen: Internships and other jobs during your studies are a good way to try out different things /en/news/alumna-elina-lamponen-internships-and-other-jobs-during-your-studies-are-a-good-way-to-try-out Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:04:25 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 278801 at /en School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumna Elina Lamponen gives current students a valuable piece of advice regarding working during studies: “Try to get a job at a smaller company. The company might not seem as prestigious as bigger companies, but the duties are usually more varied, and you get to see and do more and get responsibility early on.” Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies BScBA Program alumni Elina Lamponen School of Business student story: Osama Hamoud /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-osama-hamoud Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:57:05 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 278266 at /en Osama Hamoud, a 3rd year student of the Bachelor's Program in International Business never thought he could stay away from home for too long: “Despite being thousands of kilometres away from Cairo, Mikkeli still feels like home thanks to our amazing community.” Studies Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business student stories students studies Studies BScBA student Osama Hamoud riding a horse back home in Egypt. Alumnus Pekka Lehtinen: Network as much as you can during the studies and after, widen your perspective /en/news/alumnus-pekka-lehtinen-network-as-much-as-you-can-during-the-studies-and-after-widen-your Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:32:27 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 273236 at /en School of Business, Mikkeli Campus alumnus Pekka Lehtinen has had a long career and he continues to value the skills he gathered during studies: ”Teamwork and the skill to think outside the box have brought the biggest insights into my career.” Careers Collaboration Studies Alumni stories Mikkeli Campus stories School of Business aaltobizalumni alumni alumni activity Cooperation Studies BScBA Program alumnus Pekka Lehtinen School of Business student story: Ni Nguyen /en/news/school-of-business-student-story-ni-nguyen Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:22:58 +0000 Maarika Raitosola 272786 at /en Studying in the Bachelor's Program in International Business has made Ni Nguyen more confident: “Public speaking used to be my biggest fear but now, the shaking voice and tensed facial muscles during presentations have vanished.” Studies School of Business Mikkeli Campus stories student stories students studies Studies BScBA Program student Ni Nguyen