Do you want a flexible job alongside your studies? As a student ambassador for Hanken, you get the opportunity to develop, meet new people, and at the same time inspire future students.
Returning to degree studies in the middle of an established career is not an obvious choice. For Aleksi Härmä pursuing an Executive MBA at Hanken School of Economics was about challenging his own thinking and gaining new perspectives on leadership and decision making.
Two final info session will be held for students in the bachelor’s programmes who, according to their study plan, are scheduled to go on exchange during the spring semester of 2027. Students who are interested in an exchange at the master’s level are also welcome to attend.
The Board of Hanken School of Economics has appointed Gyöngyi Kovács and Kim Ittonen as deans at its meeting on 15 April 2026. In addition, four associate deans were appointed: Christina Dahlblom, Sören Kock, Nikodemus Solitander and Sofia Stolt.
Audit and advisory firm BDO is the latest company to join Hanken’s Partner Programme. “We want Hanken students to see BDO as an attractive future workplace,” says Talent Acquisition Coordinator Ansa Valmu.
Stefan Sundgren has been appointed professor of accounting at Hanken School of Economics as of 1 April 2026. Sundgren teaches international accounting at master’s level and conducts research on the links between bankruptcies and crime.
Around 30 alumni gathered at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki in early April for a reunion for those who began their studies in 1965 or earlier. The alumni looked back on their student days with warmth and pride.
Danske Bank is the latest company to join the Hanken Partner Programme.
“We want to make students aware of the opportunities available in Danske Bank, where you can grow within diverse roles and explore the different parts of one of the largest Nordic banks,” says Talent Acquisition Partner Bessy Sederlöf.
As state funding continues to decline, donations are playing an increasingly significant role for Hanken. These contributions help strengthen and preserve what makes the School unique.
The research project, led by Associate Professor Tapani Rinta-Kahila at Hanken School of Economics, investigates why artificial intelligence (AI) systems used by governments sometimes fail, causing harm to citizens and triggering legal challenges, and how such risks can be recognised and prevented.
A new joint programme, Global Sustainability Management (GSM), has been launched to address the growing demand for broad sustainability expertise. The aim is to train future sustainability generalists.
The interest in business studies continues to be strong in Finland. In this spring’s second joint application round, Hanken School of Economics received a total of 3,179 applications (2025: 3,279, 2024: 2,889). The master's programme received a total of 426 applications from 268 applicants (2025: 257), which was the highest number of individual applicants ever.
Time 2 Scale is a project designed to support startups in Finland and the Baltic countries in expanding their operations. Of the first eight Finnish companies that have taken part, more than half have already succeeded in scaling up their business.
It is extremely regrettable and entirely against Hanken’s values that adult content has been displayed in the men’s restroom at Cella Nova, which is the Student Association in Vaasa’s premises in the centre of town. We take a clear stance against what has occurred. The Student Association’s new board swiftly decided to end this practice immediately and has issued an apology on behalf of the entire association.
As sponsored posts increasingly dominate influencers’ feeds, many followers have grown sceptical. New research shows that deinfluencing — where influencers tell their followers what not to buy — can help rebuild that lost trust.
Finland aims for 75 percent of international students to stay in the country and enter the labour market after graduation. This is also something Hanken is actively working towards.
Hankens Executive in Residence Petri Kokko has been appointed to Hanken & SSE Executive Education's Board of Directors. Kokko is one of Finland's most experienced tech- and AI-profiles with a global career.
