Congratulations to nearly 900 graduates

Haaga-Helia organises two graduation ceremonies every year. In 2024, nearly 2 200 students graduated from Haaga-Helia, joining the alumni community of over 46 000 members.

Celebration of great achievements and new beginnings

Of the nearly 900 students who graduated in the autumn semester, 728 had completed a bachelor's degree and 147 a master's degree. The ceremony included a speech by President Teemu Kokko and a greeting from alumna, Doris Tuohimaa, Executive Director of the PuskaPromotion cooperative. 

In her speech, Tuohimaa highlighted how she was able to use her strengths in Haaga-Helia's business programme and at the same time learn new competences and grow as an expert in a supportive environment.

The graduating students also shared the alumna's views. International Business graduate Leia Hallamäki was particularly pleased with the support she had during her studies. 

– I liked the way my study path was well designed, it helped me to progress in my studies. My guidance counsellor always gave me advice and support when I needed it, Leia says. Leia's work placement with Haaga-Helia's sales and partnership team ended in December and currently the marketing graduate is looking for new opportunities. 

Fangda Chen, a graduate in tourism and hospitality management, was proud to have completed his studies as planned. Fangda was happy with his career choice and to have chosen Haaga-Helia. Overall his studies went very well, but one of the most memorable experiences was the recent Swedish language course, which he only passed on his fourth attempt.

– But now I have completed that as well and can proudly celebrate my graduation today. I am especially happy that my mother was able to join the celebrations with me, said Fangda, who also worked as a student ambassador for Haaga-Helia.

Awards for distinguished achievements

During the graduation ceremony, scholarships were awarded to graduates. The scholarships were awarded to a total of 45 graduating students, including Emma Stude, who graduated with a degree in Business Information Technology. Emma was awarded a scholarship for her excellent thesis. The most important aspect of Emma's studies was the work-life orientation.

– My studies went smoothly, also because I am very interested in the field. The studies are very practice-oriented and the work placement period confirmed for me once and for all that I am in the right field, says Emma happily. In addition to her graduation, Emma is excited about her new job as an Onboarding Specialist at EAS Project Ltd.

Photos from the graduation ceremony

Congratulations to all our graduates!