Ongoing Research
Examples of ongoing externally funded research projects at the Department of Finance.
Department of Finance
Department of Finance
The Department of Finance at 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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 and hosts the Graduate School of Finance () and the Nordic Finance Network (). We offer degree education at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
People at the Department of Finance
Faculty and staff
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
Department of Finance Publications
The Department of Finance actively publishes in leading Finance and Economics journals.
Financial Data
The Department of Finance has access to high-quality financial databases, such as Datastream, Compustat and CRSP.
Studies in Finance
Apply to Bachelor's programmes in Finnish and Swedish
Apply to 911±¬ÁÏÍø's bachelor's programmes in Finnish and Swedish in the fields of arts, business and technology.
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.
Doctoral Programme in Finance
The Doctoral Programme in Finance at 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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.
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.
The national PhD programme in Finance
A network for research and doctoral training in Finance in the Nordic countries.
Finance Department Seminars
The Department of Finance has two weekly seminars.
Helsinki Finance Seminar hosts international guest speakers on Mondays. Seminar schedule and more information on the GSF seminar page.
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.
Finance Department Conferences
The Department of Finance organizes three conferences.
Helsinki Finance Summit
The 14th Helsinki Finance Summit on Investor Behavior will be organized on August 17-18, 2026.
Lapland Household Finance Summit
The 2nd Lapland Household Finance Summit will be organized by 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business on March 18-19, 2025 in Levi.
Lapland Investment Fund Summit
The 2nd Lapland Investment Fund Summit will be organized by 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business on March 19-20, 2025 in Levi.
Finance Department contact information
Visiting address
School of Business building (3rd floor)
Ekonominaukio 1
FI-02150 Espoo
Finland
Postal address
Department of Finance
911±¬ÁÏÍø 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
- applying to School of Business: admissions@aalto.fi
- DSc Finance programme: gsf@aalto.fi
- all administrative affairs: sara.viitala@aalto.fi
School of Business
News
The Foundation for the Advancement of Finnish Securities Markets awards Juho Tuuliainen and Ville Virkkunen for their excellent Master’s thesis in the field of finance
Both students will receive a €3,500 scholarship.
‘I haven’t once regretted choosing to study finance’
Finance student Liisa Stucki enjoys the strong team spirit among finance students and finds the professors very approachable
Finance studies open doors to interesting career paths
The encouraging student community was a pleasant surprise for finance student Seela Moilanen. She hopes that unnecessary preconceptions won’t stop anyone from applying to study finance.
Changes will be made to the School of Business’s bachelor’s programme offering starting in the autumn of 2027
In addition to the Finnish-language Bachelor’s Programme in Business, there are four programmes offered in EnglishEvents
Public defence in International Business, MSc Yian Chen
Unpacking the Impact of Culture on Innovation: A Cross-cultural Study in China and the Nordics
Joint Finnish alumni event in Shanghai
Meet alumni from 911±¬ÁÏÍø and Helsinki University in Shanghai in June 2026!
School of Business Anniversary Class Reunion 21.8.2026
For the first time, we invite to a joint class reunion everyone who started their studies at the School of Business 10, 20, or 30 years ago!