Aalto University Digital Business Master Class
Discover the advantages of digital trends, emerging technologies, business design thinking and data-driven business. Join a challenge-based course with a focus on digital technologies as tools for building businesses.
The Digital Business Master Class includes viewpoints on the Finnish digital business landscape and companies through industry lecturers and company visits. Lectures by Aalto faculty, visiting faculty and industry professionals. During the intensive course, students work in international teams to plan digital solutions for real business cases from partnering companies.
Fields of study
- Business
More information regarding the course available can be found on the host university website .
Credit equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the Aalto University website for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term exchange eligibility criteria and Aalto University's entry requirements. This experience is open to postgraduate (with a background in business studies) and MBA students only.
Limited places available. Applications will be assessed on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Global Experiences team will nominate students on a rolling basis.
The host university will review applications and notify all successful and unsuccessful students within 3 weeks of the host deadline. Please note that the selection process is competitive and an application does not guarantee a place in the program.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange.
A program fee of approximately $420 AUD is to be paid to Aalto (social programme fee).
Accommodation
Accommodation is at an additional cost. Students are responsible for booking their own accommodation for their stay in Finland.
Aalto University provides everything you need to know about finding the right accommodation during your short-term experience on the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Student Testimonials
Nidhi - Aalto University Digital Business Master Class
Master of Sustainable Energy, Winter 2023
Rachel - Aalto University Digital Business Master Class
M Business Administration, Winter 2023
I loved the balance of being able to do study and also see the country.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 2 May 2025
Program Dates
Start: 30 June 2025
End: 11 July 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Postgraduate & MBA students only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.