Our purpose is to build a better world through better leadership. We are first and foremost driven by the impact we can have through our programs – on participants, their organizations, the academic community, and society at large.

You will benefit from our programs, that have an impact on your work, your expertize and leadership, your thinking, and the organization you are part of. We nurture and develop the knowledge and skills of individuals and foster self-confidence. You will learn to recognize your own potential and gain tools for achieving it.

Almost 7,000 people from around 1,000 organizations participate in our programs each year. We build individual career paths as well as architectures for developing competencies in entire organizations. We offer an experience that will take you to a new level in your career.

Join the path of lifewide learning

The world is changing at such a fast pace that none of us knows what information and skills we will need in a couple of years. Professions and job descriptions will change along with ways of working, and work and study will overlap. We are shifting from single-track career ladders to lifelong learning and multi-track careers. In other words, learning continues throughout life. At Aalto University, you are not alone with this. We will guide you and help you recognize your learning needs to ensure that you always have the skills that set you a step ahead.

We will take good care of you

You will receive a truly tailored customer experience throughout the training program and also retain your connection with Aalto EE afterwards. You will become a part of an inspirational network where you share experiences and get novel insights together with other participants, faculty, and experts.

The latest academic findings applied in practice, at your disposal

For each program, we choose the most suitable faculty from Aalto University’s and Aalto EE's own staff, and visiting instructors. They have experience of executive management in global organizations, and the interface between business sectors of different types and at various organizational levels. Our programs combine practical examples and experience with the latest academic knowledge. You can try out and implement new methods and practices immediately.

Join us in changing the world

We educate the game changers of the future; leaders and experts with an impact. Together, we promote sustainable leadership that relentlessly strives for top results while attending to its social obligations and integrity. By studying with us, you support science and research at Aalto University, and thereby Finnish society at large.

The impact will extend throughout your organization

You will get tools and models that assist you and your organization in pushing change through. Together, we will crystallize your business’ competitive advantage and the ways to continuous development and improvement. The shared perspective of the participants will be used to solve topical challenges for your organization. Aalto EE’s methods – including echo teams, strategic projects, and the live case method – will assist in this.

You will grow to meet new challenges

Participation in the program will begin the process of making your practices and thinking change-oriented. Your self-esteem, competencies and leadership will be strengthened and you will learn to better recognize your own potential. Your career will be lifted to the next level and your personal brand will be enhanced.

Our Ecosystem and Footprint

The operations of Aalto EE provide a sizeable income to the university community in the form of dividends, lecture fees, rent, and others. In 2022, the financial contribution of Aalto EE to the Aalto community amounted to approximately EUR 4.1 million.

Aalto EE taps into the unique strengths and disciplines of Aalto University. Through our cooperation with Aalto University, we bring a multidisciplinary approach, the latest knowledge and, new, innovative learning methods to the development of experts and leaders, while providing the Aalto faculty with networks and development opportunities.

Ranking and Accreditations Guarantee Quality

International accreditations and rankings are a sign of high-quality education and research, continuous development, and international recognition.

As a part of Aalto University we hold the 'Triple Crown' of accreditations, the three most respected business university accreditations, granted to only around 1% of the world's business schools: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

Aalto University and Aalto EE participate in a range of university rankings each year. These include for example Financial Times Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS Rankings, and Shanghai Ranking. For Aalto EE, the most important of these are annual listings by the Financial Times; the European Business School Ranking, the Executive Education Ranking, and the Executive MBA Ranking, as well as the QS Global EMBA Ranking.

Faculty and Partner Universities

We link everyday operations and multidisciplinary research with the help of over 800 professors and experts around the globe. In the Aalto EE you will get inspired by exceptional professors from Aalto University, our own personnel, and visiting faculty. In addition to the academic qualifications, they are both excellent teachers and have significant experience with senior-level managers in international organizations and bring the latest research converted to insightful models and frameworks that participants can use.

With partner and collaboration universities Aalto EE offers Executive MBA and open executive programs, exchange opportunities for MBA and EMBA students, and study tours globally. This network includes top universities such as

  • Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education

  • Esade Business School

  • KEDGE Business School

  • Norwegian Business School

  • Seoul School of Integrated Sciences & Technologies

  • Singapore University of Technology and Design

  • Stanford Center for Professional Development

  • UC Berkeley Executive Education

  • Warwick Business School

  • Yale School of Management