AACSB-accredited business school of the University of Oulu, Finland, offering management education and research with a focus on innovation and the northern economy.
Oulu Business School is an AACSB-accredited international research and educational institute within the University of Oulu in Northern Finland. The school's mission centers on generating business competencies through research, educating innovative and responsible future leaders with a global mindset, and collaborating with stakeholders to contribute to the well-being and sustainability of Northern Finland and society at large.
The school operates three research units: Economics, Accounting and Finance; Marketing, Management and International Business; and the Martti Ahtisaari Institute of Global Business and Economics, established in 2008 as one of the University's innovation centres. The Martti Ahtisaari Institute focuses on creating high-quality, impactful knowledge in business, particularly examining business networks and models in global markets through research, development, and education.
Oulu Business School demonstrates a distinctive commitment to responsible leadership and sustainability in management education. As a signatory member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), the school integrates responsibility-centered research and education across its programs. The school offers courses specifically addressing sustainable development and responsible leadership, preparing students to become future leaders capable of managing sustainability challenges.
The school's Nordic values—emphasizing equal opportunities, low hierarchy, integrity, and respect for diversity—align closely with GRLI's mission. Through its focus on responsible business practices, global business dynamics, and sustainable development, Oulu Business School contributes meaningfully to the community of institutions advancing globally responsible leadership in management education.