Aalto Handbook
Here you will find information regarding Aalto University’s organisation, various operators, management processes, operational principles and the guiding rules and policies of our operations.
Strategic and operative management
At the beginning of the calendar year, the university's units conduct a self-assessment of their strategy implementation using the previous year's results and feedback.
Strategic and operative management of the school and its departments
At the beginning of the calendar year, the university's units conduct a self-assessment of their strategy implementation using the previous year's results, feedback, and key performance indicators (KPIs). These self-assessments are gathered together and reviewed as a whole by the President's Management Team (PMT) in the university review.
In the spring, the school holds departmental strategy dialogues between the dean and the departments' heads. These discussions prepare for the departments' and school's target setting. The first draft of the school's strategic implementation plan is compiled based on these discussions. It includes quantitative and qualitative objectives as well as proposals for tenure track slots.
The university's budget is approved by the Aalto University Board in June.
The Dean prepares the final version of the school's strategic implementation plan to serve as the foundation of the university dialogue, which is held between the university leadership and the school in late spring. The university dialogue focuses on setting objectives for the next year and agreeing on a joint plan for the following three years. The next year's objectives and resources are finalised by the PMT and documented in the university's target agreement.
University Review
Aalto University evaluates the implementation of the strategy utilising the feedback and results from the previous year.
Annual strategic processes
Get to know Aalto University's annual strategic planning processes and strategy documentation, monitoring and reporting.
Management of education
Continual development of the quality of teaching and learning is one of the university's key strategic objectives. Aalto University promotes a positive culture of learning. Special attention is paid to supporting the progress of studies and monitoring the study process to ensure learning outcomes.