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Discover the advantages of digital trends, emerging technologies, business design thinking and data-driven business.​ÌýJoin a challenge-based course with a focus on digital technologies as tools for building businesses.

The 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.ÌýDuring 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 can be found on the .Ìý

Credit equivalent

6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. A maximum of 2 UQ Units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).

  • MBA students: #2 UQ unitsÌýcredit towardsÌýBISM7808 Digitalising Business
  • MBus students: #2 UQ units credit towardsÌýMBus program electiveÌýorÌýInformation Systems Field of Study elective

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 theÌýÌýwebsiteÌýfor visa and immigration information.

Eligibility

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term eligibility criteria and .Ìý This experience is open to postgraduate (with a background in business studies) and MBA students only.Ìý

Application

Applicants mustÌýapply to the Global Experiences teamÌý²ú²âÌý14 April 2026Ìýto be considered for this experience.Ìý

Successful applicants will be nominated by UQ to the Aalto University Digital Business Master Class byÌý24 April 2026.ÌýSelected students will receive the application link via email from the Aalto University School of Business Team after this, and will beÌýrequired to submit an online registration to the host University directly by 2 MayÌý2026.

It is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before the nomination deadline to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application and nomination deadlines. Ìý

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    Cost

    The participation mode for this experience is Exchange.

    A program fee of approximately $420 AUD is payable to (social programme fee).

    Accommodation

    Accommodation is at an additional cost.ÌýStudents are responsible for booking their own accommodation for their stay in Finland.

    Aalto University School of Business provides everything you need to know about finding the right accommodation during your short-term experience on theÌý.Ìý

    Funding

    Global Experiences Grants

    When you submit your application for anÌýexperience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details.Ìý

    OS-HELP Loan

    You may also be eligible to submit an application for anÌýÌýif your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.

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    Key Dates

    Application Deadlines

    UQ: 14 April 2026
    Host: 2 May 2026

    Program Dates

    Start: 29 JuneÌý2026
    End: 10 JulyÌý2026

    Fast Facts

    Type: Study
    Mode: Exchange
    Location: Helsinki, Finland (In-person)
    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 anÌýÌýif your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.Ìý

    Application Deadlines

    OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.

    OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:

    • any earlier than 6 monthsÌýbefore the official start date of your overseas study
    • any later thanÌý3 monthsÌýbefore the official end date of your overseas study.

    *OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit theÌýÌýfor more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.

    Refer to the funding page for more information onÌýÌýandÌý.Ìý

    Global Experiences Information Sessions

    Students are encouraged to register andÌýattend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.

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