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Applicant’s Guide 2019
  Study in Finland – Study in English

         JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
“JAMK University of Applied Sciences can
provide you with an internationally accredited
education to develop your skills for the global
labour market.”
Jussi Halttunen, PhD, President of JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Finnish Higher Education – Sign of Quality
The Finnish education system is quick to adapt and            These efficiently managed institutions:
adopt innovative studying methods and techniques.
For example, problem-based learning has been in               •    react to the needs of society, business and
use at Finnish education institutions for many years.              industry in their curricula and teaching
Teaching methods in Finland are vedy different from           •    provide a wide range of high-quality programmes
the authoritarian way of learning. The key learning                in English for exchange and degree students at all
ethos are interaction, collaboration and exploration.              levels of education
A learning system characterised by the continuum              •    give their students transferrable skills on which
of discussion, cooperation and the seeking of                      they can build their future, both in academic fields
information in the formation process of ideas makes                and in the private sector job market
Finnish education unique.
                                                              The institutions are small enough to operate
Finnish higher education institutions are notably             functionally and effectively. They are all internationally
autonomous but largely funded by the Ministry of              oriented with special regional features, and one can
Education and Culture. Therefore, the Ministry also           choose from a variety of study environments ranging
carefully oversees the quality of teaching.                   from larger urban campuses to ones that are close to
                                                              nature.

How Does the Finnish Education System Rank?

  Quality of higher                       Education answers                            Sixth best
  education is the                        to future needs the                          higher education
  third best in the                       third best in the                            system in the
  world.                                  world.                                       world
  World Economic Forum, The               Economist Intelligence Unit & Yidan          Universitas 21 Ranking of
  Global Competitiveness Report           Prize, Worldwide Educating for the           National Higher Education
  2017–2018                               Future Index                                 Systems 2018

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Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Finland – a Safe and
Clean Destination
Finland, the land of saunas and a thousand lakes,
has high standards of education, social security and
healthcare. Finland scores high in the Programme
for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Finnish nature is clean and serene. Finland is the
land of the midnight sun. Finnish people are honest
and they highly respect each other´s privacy.
Though Finnish and Swedish are the official
languages, one can easily get along in English in
Finland.

Finland is one of the best places to spot the
Northern Lights - they appear on more than
200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland. The thrill of
witnessing the Aurora Borealis can be a once-in-a-
lifetime experience.

Far away in northern Finland, at the distant Arctic
Circle, lives Santa Claus, a warm-hearted and grey-
bearded old fellow, together with Mrs Claus, the
elves and the reindeer. This place is called “Lappi”
in Finnish, or Lapland in English, and it is closely
related to the Finnish Christmas tradition.

Finnish design is world-famous; you might already
be familiar with names such as Alvar Aalto, Iittala
and Marimekko. Other famous brands originating
from Finland include Angry Birds, Fazer and Polar.
Finland is also the home of the startup and high-
tech event Slush.

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Finland Leads the Way

 The happiest                       Finland has the               Finland is the
 country in the                     second most                   fourth most
 world.                             human capital in              innovative country
                                    the world .                   in the world.
 Sustainable Development                                          World Economic Forum, The
 Solutions Network, World                                         Global Competitiveness Report
                                    World Economic Forum,
 Happiness Report 2018                                            2017–2018
                                    Human Capital Index 2017

 The safest                         The strongest                 The air in Finland
 country in the                     digital knowledge             is the cleanest in
 world.                             capital in Europe.            the world.

 World Economic Forum, The          European Commission, The      Finnish Meteorological Institute,
 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness   Digital Economy and Society   Finland tops WHO air quality
 Report 2017                        Index 2017                    statistics

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Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä has four beautiful seasons ranging from
warm green summers to crisp white winters. The
city, located in Central Finland, is surrounded by
numerous beautiful lakes and scenic nature.
Finland and Jyväskylä are safe places to study,
work and live in. Jyväskylä is one of Finland’s most
popular cities, particularly among families with
young children. Jyväskylä is also a city of students,
where every 3rd person that you pass by is a
student.

Jyväskylä is a sporting paradise for all those
interested in physical well-being. The options range
from keep-fit classes to ice skating, track and field,
and Finnish baseball. Besides numerous sports
facilities, there are also lakes and forests within
walking distance where one can enjoy the great
outdoors.

Jyväskylä
• is a pocket-sized metropolitan city with a lively
    urban centre
• has all the services, shops, schools and work
   close at hand
• Hippos2020 sports and wellness centre will
   combine wellness, health promotion and
   research with high-tech product development
• is a modern centre for industry and learning
• is beautiful by nature and situated between
   lakes and hills.

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Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
2300
Population
Over

140 000      International
             Students

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Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
JAMK – an International Learning Environment
At JAMK University of Applied Sciences, we have more     programme (Bachelor of Engineering) is EURACE
than 8,000 students from over 70 countries, including    accredited and the Master’s Degree Programme in
France, Russia, Estonia, Ghana, Nigeria, Belarus,        Health Promotion is IUHPE, International Union for
Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Nepal, Sweden, USA,          Health Promotion and Education, accredited.
India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Hungary, Netherlands,
the UK, Latvia, Malawi, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and       Our four campuses are small and active, Finnish but
Finland.                                                 international, like the city of Jyväskylä. The facilities
                                                         at JAMK combine a relaxed atmosphere with high
Each year we have altogether 1,000 international         technology. We have student lounges, computer
degree and exchange students. Furthermore, the           labs and wireless networks around the campus.
international academic visiting staff bring their own    JAMK’s international students report that the
inspiring addition to the multicultural atmosphere.      teaching is excellent and our staff is very supportive.
JAMK has the spirit of entrepreneurship; consequently,   Accordingly, you may propose your ideas freely; you
we provide a good foundation for those who want to       are encouraged to have a professional dialogue along
be entrepreneurs. Every year, about 20 new companies     with personal growth.
are founded by JAMK alumni.
                                                         Our graduates have up-to-date skills needed in their
JAMK is known for high quality and it has successfully   future careers and the competence to solve complex
passed the international audit of the FINHEEC and        problems in a constantly changing environment.
gained the EPAS Accreditation for Bachelor’s degree in   Welcome to JAMK´s intercultural team and start your
International Business. JAMK’s International Logistics   international career!

     8500
     Students from
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                                          International
                                                                                  300
                                                                                  Partners in Over
     Over 70 Countries                    Campuses                                50 Countries

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Applicant's Guide 2019 - Study in Finland - Study in English JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees in English
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How to Apply for Bachelor’s Degrees
Eligibility
Applicants who hold one of the following are eligible to     Finland, and JAMK also holds entrance examinations
apply for higher education studies:                          in several countries in Europe, Asia and America.
                                                             The list of countries will be posted on our website
• secondary education completed in Finland or                www.jamk.fi/en/Education/How-to-apply/Bachelors-
• a foreign degree/qualification, which gives eligibility    Degrees/
  for higher education in the awarding country
• further information at www.studyinfo.fi                    Acceptance for Bachelor’s Degrees
It is NOT necessary to provide a language proficiency        The results of the student selection will be announced
certificate. The English language skills will be tested at   by 28 June 2019 at the latest. You will need to confirm
the entrance examinations.                                   your study place by 8 July 2019 at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2).
                                                             Studies will begin in the middle of August 2019, by
How to Apply?                                                which time you will need to be in Jyväskylä, Finland.

Submit your application through the national joint           Tuition Fees
application system at www.studyinfo.fi 9-23 January
2019 at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2). Please note that                  The tuition fees for NON-EU/EEA citizens are €8,000/
                                                             year for JAMK’s bachelor’s degree programmes. In
• you can submit only one application and choose             the first academic year the scholarship covers 50%
  1–6 degree programmes in order of preference               of the tuition fee at JAMK. In the following academic
• you may change your order of preference on the             years, the scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fee if a
  application form at any point during the application       student earns at least 55 credits per academic year.
  period
• check the needed attachments and deadlines on              The scholarship can be received only for the standard
  our website www.jamk.fi/en/Education/How-to-               study period (in Tourism Management, International
  apply/Bachelors-Degrees/                                   Business & Nursing for 3.5 years, in International
                                                             Logistics for four years).
Entrance Examinations
                                                             Check out more information about the fees and
All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance      scholarships at our website www.jamk.fi/en/
examinations. Exams will be held in April in Jyväskylä,      Education/How-to-apply/bachelors-degrees/

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International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration

JAMK´s International Business Programme (IB) is the        Programme Structure
only EPAS accredited bachelor’s level programme
among Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.            1st Year, Fundamentals of Business
The EPAS accreditation speaks volumes about
JAMK’s high international quality standards                During the first year, students concentrate on the
and the alignment between academic structure               fundamentals of business, such as the basics of
and professional relevance. The ever-changing              marketing, management, finance and accounting,
requirements of the corporate world are very well          communication and research. They acquire the
integrated into the programme.                             theoretical foundation of the business world, which
                                                           helps them to understand business practices in global
                                                           contexts.
Studying and Interacting
with Working Life                                          2nd Year, Academic Tracks

IB students not only earn a BBA degree diploma;            During the second year, students choose two
during their studies, they also gain a significant level   Academic Tracks and write their bachelor’s thesis.
of corporate work experience. It is very common            The Academic Tracks are Marketing Management,
to witness IB students establishing their extensive        Cross Cultural Management, Technology Business
business networks already during their studies.            and Future Foresight, Finance and Corporate
Practical training, projects and thesis are ways           Governance, User-Centric Design and Innovation,
of learning and interacting with working life and          and Economics of Internationalisation and
companies.                                                 Competitiveness.

International Study Option                                 3rd Year, International Exposure

IB’s student body is a multicultural mix of students       The third academic year is dedicated to international
from countries like France, Russia, Estonia, Ghana,        exposure and specialisation: practical training
Nigeria, Belarus, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Nepal,       and/or an exchange period abroad. Students are
Denmark, USA, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Hungary,         encouraged to choose their specialisation at our
                                                           100+ partner institutions. Students can also widen
Netherlands, the UK, Latvia, Malawi, Canada, Mexico,
                                                           their experiences and skills by pursuing a double
Brazil and Finland.

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degree at one of our accredited partner universities
outside Finland. In case a student takes one more
semester at JAMK s/he may also specialise in High-
Tech Management, Sport Marketing, Tourism and
Hospitality Management, or Entrepreneurship.

See individual courses on our website.

Corporate Careers
Representative careers include Sales Manager,
Corporate Finance Manager, Financial Risk Analyst,
Trade Consultant, International Project Manager,
Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Artist
Manager, Promoter, Publisher and Production            Degree
Manager. Many alumni are business owners               Bachelor of Business Administration
themselves.
                                                       Study mode
                                                       Full-time studies

                                                       Length
     ”JAMK’s devoted professors, compulsory            210 Credits (3.5 years)
     practical training and international
     environment have developed my cross-              Annual intake 2019
     cultural communication skills and work-           50
     related skills, which will benefit me in the
     future.”                                          Apply
     - Hong Cheng, PhD Candidate, Entrepreneur         9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                       Read more
                                                       jamk.fi/en/internationalbusiness

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International Logistics
Bachelor of Engineering

Logistics experts ensure that goods, information,         Programme Structure
capital and people move efficiently, effectively and
economically in both domestic and international           Build Your Engineering Background in
environments. Our International Logistics programme       Basic Studies
will prepare you for international careers in logistics
within industry, trade and services management.           The background of your studies is based on
                                                          basic studies like natural sciences, languages and
International Logistics studies cover areas of            communication skills. The engineering programme is
economy, management and global logistics                  built upon introductive courses from chosen fields of
operations such as transportation, materials and          engineering such as Electrical Engineering, Technical
inventory management, purchasing and information          Drawing and CAD and Mechanical Engineering.
logistics. You will study in a truly international
environment and learn to work with people from            Become a Logistics Professional
different cultures and backgrounds.
                                                          The core of professional knowledge and skills in
During international logistics studies you have the       logistics is built upon Global Logistics Operations
possibility to study in certain areas by choosing the     studies as well as those of Economy and
minor studies. It is also possible to study abroad as     Management. Both of these modules consist of
an exchange student or do practical training abroad.      courses which show you the current and future needs
                                                          of logistics in the global marketplace.
You can participate in international study trips and
become familiar with global logistics!                    Expertise in Minor Studies

                                                          You can choose your area of expertise in logistics
                                                          studies. You may concentrate your studies on
                                                          purchasing and/or industrial logistics management.
                                                          You may also choose your minor from cooperation
                                                          universities around the world or from the field of
                                                          entrepreneurship.

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Corporate Careers
After graduation you may work in the fields of
industry, trade, services and the public sector. You
may work as a specialist or in managerial positions
in engineering, executing and managing the logistics
processes of purchasing, sales, production,
warehousing, transportation or information logistics.

      ”I was lucky to get a place and study there.
                                                         Degree
      I found myself in a multinational university,
                                                         Bachelor of Engineering
      where I was learning and making friends
      from different countries. Studying at such
                                                         Study mode
      a place gives opportunities to get many
                                                         Full-time studies
      personal experiences.”
      - Adnane Doudou, International Logistics Student   Length
      at JAMK, Switzerland
                                                         240 Credits (4 years)

                                                         Annual intake 2019
                                                         25

                                                         Apply
                                                         9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                         Read more
                                                         jamk.fi/international-logistics

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Nursing
Bachelor of Health Care

As a nurse you plan, implement and develop the              to deepen your global competence. Our programme
practice of nursing in various settings. Nurses provide     meets the requirements of EU legislation, and after
nursing care, help, support and rehabilitation; they        graduation you will be ready to face the challenges
operate flexibly in multi-professional and multi-cultural   of healthcare as a nurse or an entrepreneur.
settings in family and community care, as well as in
health promotion.                                           Basic Studies
                                                            • Entrepreneurship and innovation
Nursing studies will take you through varied and            • Research studies
multi-disciplinary areas of healthcare. You will be able    • Language studies
to plan your studies according to your own study            • Common basic courses in health and social
path and include your own interests in your degree            studies
from our diverse range of courses. Practical training,      • Clienthood in the field of health and social services
which represents one third of the nursing studies, is       • Health promotion and wellbeing
implemented in several phases in various healthcare
environments.                                               Professional Nursing Studies
                                                            •   Evidence-based nursing
The studies are very practically-oriented and contain       •   Health promotion
lectures, exams, group work, online studies, practical      •   Clinical nursing
training that promotes clinical skills and participation    •   Family-oriented nursing
in working-life projects. We offer modern healthcare        •   Multiprofessional nursing
lab environments where you learn skills, knowledge
and decision-making together with our teachers,
experts and fellow multi-professional students.             Professional Practices in Different
                                                            Health Care Settings
In our Nursing Programme you will study to be a
skilled nurse, meet people from around the world and
learn about different cultures. You will also have the
opportunity to take part in an exchange programme

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Degree
Bachelor of Health Care

Study mode
Full-time studies

Length
210 Credits (3.5 years)

Annual intake 2019
40

Apply
9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

Read more
jamk.fi/en/nursing

     ”I really appreciate the quality
     of education and the passion
     that a lot of the teachers
     have for the students.”
     - Masae, Nursing student, Japan

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Tourism Management
Bachelor of Hospitality Management

During Tourism Management studies, the students          After graduation, Bachelors of Hospitality
develop into professionals in responsible tourism        Management have extensive professional
management. Our degree programme creates                 competence: a theoretical foundation together with
strong business competence for international and         practical basic knowledge and skills for working in
constantly changing positions in the tourism industry.   specialist and managerial positions in the tourism
Throughout the studies, students will gain a deep        industry, good communication and language skills.
understanding of responsible tourism, digital value
creation and creative service business. Customer         Programme Structure
orientation is applied with a focus in experience
economy and service design.                              1st Year, Foundation Courses
The studies combine solid theoretical knowledge          During the first academic year, the student learns the
with diverse working life projects, event production     basics of business and the operating environment of
and international study tours. The students utilise      the tourism industry. General transferable skills, such
our extensive international cooperation networks and     as language and communication skills, research and
complete a part of their studies abroad.                 development competence, entrepreneurship skills
                                                         and ICT skills also develop during the first and second
                                                         year of studies.
Targeted Competence
Bachelors of Hospitality Management can                  2nd Year, Professional Development
systematically develop the quality of the tourism
                                                         In the second year of studies, the student advances
business and manage sustainable and profitable
                                                         his/her competence in core studies in tourism.
business in the industry. They can create innovative
                                                         International exchange or practical training abroad
tourism service products and commercialise them.
                                                         are included in the studies due to the international
They know the special characteristics of services
                                                         character of the industry.
marketing and can sell services in a customer-
oriented way.

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3rd Year, Innovation and Development
Studies in the third year emphasise innovation
and development competence and deepening the
professional understanding in the student’s area of
special expertise.

Corporate Careers
Examples of job titles include congress manager,
hotel manager, event coordinator, product developer,
customer service manager, team leader and hotel
reception manager.

                                                       Degree
                                                       Bachelor of Hospitality Management

                                                       Study mode
                                                       Full-time studies

                                                       Length
                                                       210 Credits (3.5 years)

                                                       Annual intake 2019
                                                       40

                                                       Apply
                                                       9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                       Read more
                                                       jamk.fi/tourismmanagement

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Master’s Degrees in English
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How to Apply for Master’s Degrees
The application period is from 9 to 23 January 2019, 3      Services immediately after filling the application
p.m. (UTC+2) for International Business Management          form. Check the final deadline for providing the
and Sports Business Management. For Cyber                   attachments: www.jamk.fi -> Education -> How to
Security the application period is from 20 March to 3       apply -> Master’s Degrees.
April 2019, 3 p.m. (UTC+2) at www.studyinfo.fi
                                                            All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility
The minimum eligibility criteria for the Master’s Degree    will be invited to the entrance examination.
Programmes are a suitable bachelor’s degree (or other
equivalent degree) and at least three years of relevant
work experience gained after the bachelor’s degree.         Tuition Fees
Check more detailed degree and work experience
requirements concerning each master’s degree                The tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens are €9,000/
programme at our website.                                   year. Check out more information about the fees and
                                                            scholarships at our website www.jamk.fi.

Attachments
                                                            Further Information
Applicants applying with a qualification obtained
outside of Finland must provide the degree and work         Admission Services: admissions@jamk.fi
certificates in order to prove their eligibility. You may
attach the copies of the certificates (e.g. as PDF files)
to the online application form or send them by email
to JAMK’s Admission Services.

If the certificates are written in any language other
than Finnish, Swedish or English, the applicant must
enclose authorised translations of the certificates in
one of the languages mentioned above. The translator
must sign and stamp the translations. The copies
of degree certificates and work certificates must be
attached directly to the online application form (e.g.
as PDF files) or submitted by email to our Admission

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Cyber Security
Master of Engineering

The objective of the education is to respond to the       a working life development assignment. The studies
growing challenges of cyber security. After completing    consist of courses and the wider competence areas.
the studies you will have gained a general overview       In addition to that, the education deals with the
of cyber security and will know all about the essential   general security activities in the field of ICT, legislation
technologies related to cyber security. You will know     of the field and national security criteria. Theoretical
the legislation and regulations of cyber security and     contents include also the design, encryption and
will be able to audit an ICT environment. You will also   detection methods of data security.
know the technical methods of security testing and
can implement your knowledge for real-life test cases.    During their studies, the students will learn to find
You will know the methods used to implement cyber         known and unknown vulnerabilities of information
security and will be able to apply your knowledge to      technology devices and to test data security. The
information systems.                                      students will also learn to defend against data security
                                                          threats and enact countermeasures.
The cyber security threat applies foremost to different
mutually dependent data networks, like internet and       Professional Studies
telephone networks. The target of the threat can
also be networked information systems, embedded           • Security Management in Cyber Domain, 5 credits
computers and control systems in production               • Auditing and Testing Technical Security, 5 credits
environments. In practice, the cyber security threat      • Cyber Security Implementation in Practice, 10
nowadays applies to almost all different types              credits
of information systems and applications which             • Cyber Security Exercise, 5 credits
are connected to networks and control energy
distribution, payment and money transfer, logistics       Elective Studies
systems, food supplies and healthcare, among other
things.                                                   • Master’s level optional studies, 5 credits

                                                          Master’s Thesis, 30 Credits
Programme Structure
The studies include advanced professional studies
and elective studies, as well as the master’s thesis or

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Study Methods
The key method of studies is project-based learning,
in which students complete study modules in
accordance with the learning objectives by doing and
learning.

The knowledge is founded on real-life information
security projects of JAMK University of Applied
Sciences in which the assignments are completed in
subprojects. The studies in the degree programme
are part of a project that is undertaken in connection
with the projects. The studies are implemented as
subprojects, research, research papers, theses,
lectures / exams based on literature / web studies,      Degree
lectures by specialists in the field and seminars.       Master of Engineering

                                                         Study mode
                                                         Part-time studies

                                                         Length
                                                         60 Credits

                                                         Annual intake 2019
                                                         20

                                                         Apply
                                                         20 Mar - 3 April 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                         Read more
                                                         jamk.fi/cybersecurity

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Full Stack Software Development
Master of Engineering

The objective of this Master’s Level education is        Programme Structure, 60 ECTS
to respond to the growing challenges of software
engineering. After completing the studies you will       The programme includes advanced vocational studies
have an understanding of the modern software             and elective studies, as well as a master’s thesis or a
development tools and methods. You will be familiar      working life development assignment.
with the most important technologies and application
frameworks. You will have the capability to conduct      Professional Studies | 20 ECTS
software testing, and you will be able to design and
implement secured software solutions, both for back      The global business management module aims to
end and front end.                                       develop students’ competencies for recognising
                                                         opportunities from changes in the global environment
                                                         and formulating the right strategies to capture them.
Study Modern Software                                    Growth strategies, foreign market entry strategies,
Development                                              leadership, culture and the roles of clusters with actors
                                                         from market and institutional environments in designing
The studies include all parts of the software            appropriate strategies are covered in this module.
development lifecycle, from requirements
management and service design to continuous              Elective Studies | 10 ECTS
deployment and maintenance, by using agile methods
and a modern tool chain. During the studies, we          The research and development module aims to
proceed from programming of web-based user               develop students’ competencies throughout the
interfaces to system integration and back end            studies, in particular towards conducting individual
development. In addition to learning modern software     research. In preparation for their master’s thesis,
development, you can choose optional studies and         students learn to identify research problems as well as
thus know e.g. the general legislation and regulations   use a variety of research methods to solve them.
of cyber security so that you can apply your
knowledge to information systems.                        Master’s Thesis | 30 ECTS

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Study Method
The key method of studies is project-based learning:
you will complete different study modules by doing
and learning. The knowledge is founded on real-life
information projects. The studies are implemented
as sub-projects, research, research papers, theses,
lectures / exams based on literature / web studies,
lectures by specialists in the field and seminars.
Study attainments are carried out as research on the
course’s subject field and as sub-projects, as well as
through implementation and documentation.

                                                         Degree
                                                         Master of Engineering

                                                         Study mode
                                                         Part-time studies

                                                         Length
                                                         60 Credits

                                                         Annual intake 2018
                                                         20

                                                         Apply
                                                         5 Sep - 19 Sep 2018 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                         Read more
                                                         jamk.fi/fullstack

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International Business Management
Master of Business Administration

The principal focus of this programme is to enable        Programme Structure, 90 ECTS
you to develop professional skills, innovate new ideas,
solve complex business problems and explore new           The 90 ECTS programme consists of the following
business opportunities. Our programme is for those        modules: Global business management, Research and
who, after experiencing the multiple facets of the        development, Electives and master’s thesis.
business world, want to take their careers forward
and upgrade their competence.                             Global Business Management | 35 ECTS

This programme is intended for full-time students.        The global business management module aims to
Full-time students are expected to accomplish the         develop students’ competencies for recognising
programme in three semesters (on average 30               opportunities from changes in the global environment
ECTS per semester). Lectures will take place in the       and formulating the right strategies to capture them.
classroom during the weekdays at working hours in         Growth strategies, foreign market entry strategies,
an international environment together with students       leadership, culture and the roles of clusters with actors
from JAMK’s international partners.                       from market and institutional environments in designing
                                                          appropriate strategies are covered in this module.

Improving Employability                                   Research and Development | 15 ECTS

                                                          The research and development module aims to
The objectives, structure, contents and delivery of
                                                          develop students’ competencies throughout the
the IBM programme are fully attuned to enhance the
                                                          studies, in particular towards conducting individual
employment potential of graduates. Furthermore, the
                                                          research. In preparation for their master’s thesis,
requirement of at least three years of relevant work
                                                          students learn to identify research problems as well as
experience after the bachelor’s degree is meant to
                                                          use a variety of research methods to solve them.
ensure that the students understand their conceptual
knowledge and are able to relate it to professional
fields in a holistic manner.

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Electives | 10 ECTS
Students should choose two elective courses (total
10 ECTS) either from this International Business
Management Programme or from our other master’s
programmes, or participate in JAMK Study Abroad
Programmes such as the Grand Study tour in Cyprus,
the Grand Study tour in Hong Kong or the JAMK
leadership programme in Silicon Valley, USA.

Thesis | 30 ECTS

The thesis is a research or development project
designed to serve working life. It stresses practical
application and supports the student’s career
development. The thesis is based on innovative
                                                        Degree
knowledge production that is used to combine
                                                        Master of Business Administration
documented experiential information gained through
development activities and a scientific approach.
                                                        Study mode
The thesis can constitute a project, a study or a
                                                        Part-time studies
development task.
                                                        Length
                                                        90 Credits

                                                        Annual intake 2019
                                                        15

                                                        Apply
                                                        9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                        Read more
                                                        jamk.fi/masterofbusiness

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Sport Business Management
Master of Business Administration

This programme is aimed at sports professionals          Programme Structure, 90 ECTS
working within the sport industry. These master’s
level studies will enhance your knowledge in sport       The 90 ECTS programme consists of the following
business management. You will obtain the tools to        modules: Sport Business Management, Research and
develop organisations in the changeable and highly       Development, Electives and Thesis.
international sport business environment. In addition,
you will improve your personal skills in solving         Sport Business Management | 35 ECTS
complex business problems.
                                                         The Sport Business Management module includes
The study mode is part-time studies, and the courses     areas such as economic and financial management
are implemented both on-campus and online.               in sport organisations, management and leadership
Lectures take place at JAMK’s campus in Jyväskylä.       in sport, sport business intelligence, modern sport
                                                         marketing and service design in sport events.

Student Requirements                                     Research and Development | 15 ECTS
and Benefits                                             The Research and Development module aims
                                                         to develop the students’ research competencies
In order to apply for the programme, students are        throughout the studies. This module supports the
required to have at least three years of working         student towards conducting individual research in
experience in a relevant field. Upon completion of       the field of sport. Students learn to use qualitative
the programme, students will be able to understand       and quantitative research methods to solve research
the concepts of leading and managing sport               problems and analyse them.
organisations, apply marketing concepts to sports,
utilise the sport business intelligence to improve       Electives | 10 ECTS
business performance and develop effective
strategies for sport business organisations.             Students have a possibility to choose elective courses
                                                         from a wide variety offered by JAMK School of
                                                         Business, including short exchange periods abroad.

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Thesis | 30 ECTS

The thesis is a research and development project
that serves sports organisations’ needs and supports
students’ personal career development. It stresses
practical application of theories relevant to the field.

                                                           Degree
                                                           Master of Business Administration

                                                           Study mode
                                                           Part-time studies

                                                           Length
                                                           90 Credits

                                                           Annual intake 2019
                                                           25

                                                           Apply
                                                           9 Jan - 23 Jan 2019 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)

                                                           Read more
                                                           jamk.fi/sportbusinessmanagement

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Professional Teacher Education
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Professional Teacher Education
Interested in teaching? Want to learn how to share Your expertise through
the best pedagogical practices? Apply to the School of Professional
Teacher Education at JAMK!
                                                                              Post-Degree
The School of Professional Teacher Education has been training                Professional Teacher Education
educational professionals for over 50 years and is one of the most
sought-after teacher training institutions in Finland. Our post-degree        Length
Professional Teacher Education programme provides graduates with the          60 Credits (1 to 3 years)
pedagogical qualification to teach their subject at Finnish Universities of
Applied Sciences and Institutions of Vocational Education.                    Apply
                                                                              8 Jan - 29 Jan 2019, 3.00 p.m.
The Professional Teacher Education Programme is aimed for both current        (UTC+2)
and aspiring teachers. The Programme is multiform and provides the
means to combine Your studies and work for a unique professional              Read more
development path – it is designed to meet the needs of adult students.        jamk.fi/teachereducation
The mode of study is flexible and each student is able to tailor his/her
own studies. The studies consist of educational theories, vocational
pedagogy as well as teaching practice. We offer You an enthusiastic and
innovative learning environment.

Eligibility

In most cases the eligibility to apply for the Professional Teacher
Education programme requires
• a relevant university or polytechnic degree and
• a minimum of three years’ work experience in a field corresponding to
   the degree.

Kindly note that if your degree was completed outside of Finland, you
will also need a decision on the recognition of your degree by the Finnish
National Agency for Education. We are happy to provide you with more
information of the process at your request.

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Application Timetable 2019
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Professional Teacher Education

                                                                                      The joint application starts
                                                                             20.3.    www.studyinfo.fi

                                                                                                         The joint application ends
              The joint application starts
                                                                                                3.4.     at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)
       9.1.   www.studyinfo.fi
                                                                                                         www.studyinfo.fi

                                                                                                                      at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2):
                            The joint application ends at 3.00 p.m.
                  23.1.                                                                                               deadline for the
                            (UTC+2) www.studyinfo.fi                                                       10.4.      attachments
                                                                                                                      supporting the
                                                                                                                      application

                                        at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2): deadline for the
                              30.1.     attachments supporting the application
                                                                                                           Entrance
                                                                                                           examination
                                                                                                           period

          January                            February                         March                                  April

                                                                                                                Student
                                        at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2): deadline for the
                               6.2.     attachments supporting the application
                                                                                                       3.4.     selection
                                                                                                                results

                                The joint application ends at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2)                                              at 3.00 p.m.
                      29.1.     www.studyinfo.fi                                                                             (UTC+2):
                                                                                                                17.4.        deadline for
                                                                                                                             study place
              The joint application starts                                                                                   acceptance
       8.1.   www.studyinfo.fi                                                                                               confirmations

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Bachelor’s Degrees                   Master’s Degree                  Professional Teacher
                                                   Programme in Cyber               Education
              Master’s Degree                      Security
              Programme in
              International Business
              Management

              Master’s degree in Sport
              Business Management

                             28.6.       Student selection results
                                         at the latest
                             28.6.
                                                                                                           Studies
                                                                                                           begin.
                                                8.7.     at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2):
                                                         deadline for study place
                                                8.7.     acceptance confirmations

Entrance                                                                                       Studies begin, by
examination                                                                                    this time you will
period                                                                                         need to be in
                                                                                               Jyväskylä.

   May          June                                   July                         August

                                                                                               Studies
                                                                                               begin.

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JAMK Summer School
JAMK Summer School is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Each programme
is a one to three-week educational period in an inspiring and international
environment in June or August.
                                                                                  Read more
The students have a possibility to choose from a wide selection of courses        jamk.fi/summerschool
related to the following fields: ICT, Culture, Business Administration, Natural
Resources and Environment, Tourism and Hospitality, Social Services and
Health Care, and Technology and Transport.

JAMK Summer School Programmes:

Creativity and Learning
Digital Expertise in Social and Health Care
Empowering Creativity
Industrial Business
Leadership, Communication and Tourism
Mix and Match
Nature and Wellbeing
Sexual Health Promotion

Music Educator Studies
in English
Did you know that you can also study music pedagogy in English? A music
educator’s degree, namely a Bachelor of Culture and Arts degree, qualifies
you to work in a variety of teaching and instruction tasks or as a musician or
entrepreneur. After the first year of studies, you can specialise in one of the
following study paths: instrument teacher, music instructor or early childhood    Read more
music teacher.                                                                    jamk.fi/music

The application period is 20 Mar - 3 Apr 2019.

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Students are
Jyväskylä!
What makes Jyväskylä famous as an academic
and student-friendly city? The students themselves,
of course! Jyväskylä has 20 000 students who
make the city’s everyday life dynamic and active
throughout the year. There is a huge amount
of student-driven organisations, events and
recreational activities that students can utilise to
network, make friends and gain experience.

JAMKO, the student union of JAMK, is an active
student organisation that provides services, student
benefits and events, and supervises the interests of
all JAMK students in the UAS, city and nationwide.
JAMKO protects students’ rights and influences
matters by working in JAMK central organs, issuing
opinions and providing information. Tutoring for
new students and mentoring for current students
form the best way to guide students through their
first steps and avoid stumbling blocks further on.
Students who have already been there have the
perfect track record for sharing experience and
introducing new students to each other and the
new study environment and student life as JAMK
students.

The warm student community of JAMKO and
student associations work together to offer you the
most memorable time of your life.

Welcome!

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Student Stories

                             David,                                                       Galina,
                             International Logistics,                                     International Logistics,
                             Costa Rica                                                   Russia
All the facilities are great! They offer a lot of different   In Finland everything is well organised, and you feel
options, the library, the computers, and right now            safe and relaxed here. People are really honest and
there are even some 3D printers. And of course the            polite. Jyväskylä is a nice city, where everything is
labs, which I have been able to use for my studies. I         close at hand. I would advise people to come here!
think they really help you to get the skills you need for
your professional life in the future.

                                                                                          Samriti,
                                                                                          International Business,
                             Felix,                                                       India
                           International Business,
                                                              No one can challenge Finnish education. The
                           Germany                            innovation and creativity combined with practical
My first impressions were immediately very positive           teaching methods are excellent. Here the studies are
because of this modern building, the very friendly staff      very practical and we really have to use our brains,
and open-minded, international people.                        not just listen to the lecturers. Sitting in classes could
                                                              make me feel sleepy, but this surely isn´t!

                             Sumera,
                             Nursing, Pakistan                                            Vincent,
The class is very diverse and everybody comes from a                                      Nursing, Vietnam
different corner of the world. It is very nice to see the     The facilities for the nursing students are great. In our
differences and the similarities in our cultures. I think     skill labs we learn how things are practically done.
that studying in Finland opens up great opportunities.

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See more
student stories
    jamk.fi/
studentstories

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