TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (TSE)

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1 For official use: TURKU SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS (TSE) APPLICATION FORM FOR MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN - GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT - GLOBAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - FUTURES STUDIES Application deadline January 31, 2014, Please note that this application form is only for applicants with a Finnish Bachelor's degree Please check the instructions for filling in the application form. Fill in the form with clear handwriting, sign it and send it to TSE before the application deadline January 31, PERSONAL DATA 1.1. Family name: 1.2. Given names: 1.3. Date of birth day/month/year + possible Finnish identity number: 1.4. Sex: male female 1.6. Nationality: 1.7. Native language: 1.5. Present address, valid until: / / 1.8. Permanent address (if different): Phone: Phone: ( will be used for furher possible communications, please write it clearly)

2 2. PROGRAMME APPLIED FOR I apply for admission to the following master's programme. Before applying, please check the admission criteria! You may apply for two programmes, mark the only or preferred option with number 1 and the second alternative with number 2. Please note that the preference order is binding! If you apply for two of these programmes, you are not allowed to apply for Kaupan ja palvelujen maisteriohjelma (in Finnish) which has a separate application procedure and application form in Finnish You need to send two separate complete applications if you apply for two programmes. Only complete applications will be processed. Master's Degree Programme in Global Innovation Management (GIM) Master's Degree Programme in Global Information Technology Management (GITM) Please mark to which degree of GITM programme you wish to apply primarily with letter A and the possible second preference with letter B. Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration degree Master of Science degree Master's Degree Programme in Futures Studies (FUTU) Kaupan ja palvelujen maisteriohjelma (separate application form) 3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Name all educational institutions you have attended, beginning with the secondary school. Please include your present place of study and expected date of graduation. Note that you must have your degree completed before the application period ends. NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION YEARS ATTENDED QUALIFICATION / DEGREE ACHIEVED 3.1. Secondary school from/to 3.2. Higher education (Bachelor's or other level) from/to 3.3. Other/comments:

3 4. PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH Please check the instructions for filling in the application form! 4.1. Language(s) of your bachelor's degree: 4.2. Test taken: TOEFL PBT TOEFL ibt CAE/CPE IELTS Academic The test for the National Certificate of Language Proficiency arranged by the Finnish National Board of Education GMAT GRE (NB! Accepted only for the Global Information Technology Management programme) PTE Academic Test date: Score received: Test results of TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT and GRE must be sent by the test organiser directly to TSE. I have registered for a language test which takes place on: Test results of TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT and GRE must be sent by the test organiser directly to TSE For GITM and FUTU applicants only: English language proficiency proven with Finnish matriculation examination (GITM and FUTU) English studies included in the Finnish Bachelor's degree (GITM only) 5. MOTIVATION LETTER Please note that the requirements for the motivation letter are different in each programme! Master's degree programme in Futures Studies Please answer the following questions in your motivation letter (use a separate paper, max. Lenght 2 pages). 1) Why do you want to study at Turku School of Economics, University of Turku? 2) What are the reasons for your choice of this Master's Degree Programme? 3) How do you intend to finance your studies at Turku School of Economics, University of Turku? 4) How do your studies in this particular Master's Degree Programme relate to your career objectives? Applicants for the Futures studies programme wishing to apply for a scholarship from the University of Turku should answer also the following questions separately.the scholarship is available only for non-eu/eea citizens. 5) Motivation letter. Please write a brief and concise motivation letter (max 4000 words), in which you answer the following questions. a. How did you get interested in Futures Studies and why did you choose to apply for this master s degree programme in the University of Turku? b. What are your anticipations about employment after graduation and/or plans for further studies? Do you intend to stay in Finland, go back to your home country or have other plans? c. Tell us about your study motivation and academic achievements. Reflect your past experiences to your plans for studying Futures Studies and how you intend to excel in our two year programme. d. Why are you the best candidate for receiving financial support for your studies? e. If you are not chosen among the students receiving the scholarship how do you intend to finance your studies? 6) Are you in need of financial support from the University of Turku for your studies? Please answer yes or no. 7) Do you apply for the scholarships offered by the University of Turku? Please answer yes or no.

4 Master's degree programme in Global Innovation Management Please state in your own words (use a separate paper, mac.length two pages): 1) Why do you want to study at Turku School of Economics, University of Turku? 2) What are the reasons for your choice of this Master's Degree Programme? 3) How do you intend to finance your studies at Turku School of Economics, University of Turku? 4) How do your studies in this particular Master's Degree Programme relate to your career objectives? Master's degree programme in Global Information Technology Management Please answer the following questions in your motivation letter (use a separate paper, max. Length two pages). 1) What do you know about the Global Information Technology Management Master's degree programme? 2) Why are you applying for this Master's degree programme and how do you see your future after graduation from this programme? 3) What kind of education background and work experience do you have? How do you feel it fits this Master's degree programme? 4) How do you think you will be able to combine studies in this programme and your personal life? What kind of challenges do you expect to face during your studies and how are you planning to conquer them? 6. ENCLOSURES The following documents must be enclosed with the application. The copies must be certified. The documents will not be returned. Bachelor's degree certificate: a certified copy of the original Bachelor's degree transcript of records: a certified copy of the original Curriculum vitae (Europass) Motivation letter The following document must be sent separately: Certificate of the language test: the original test results must be sent by the test organisation. Please check the instructions. 7. APPLICATIONS TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN FINLAND 7.1. No 7.2. Yes, which university: 8. COMMENTS Please use this space if you wish to comment on some information that you have given in this form. Please tell us how you found out about TSE and the programme you apply for.

5 9. RELEASE OF PERSONAL DATA Your personal data in this application is registered in the computerised Finnish national application and acceptance register (HAREK) administrated by the Finnish National Board of Education and in the register of applicants of the University to which you have applied. With your permission, the data may also be given to officials, societies, foundations or other non-commercial organisations in cases when the information would be used to improve your study and social welfare No, I want my personal data withheld Yes, I agree to have my data released for such purposes. 10. INFORMATION ABOUT ACCEPTANCE ON THE INTERNET The names of the accepted students may be published on the Internet No, I want my name to be withheld Yes, I agree to have my name published. 11. SIGNATURE I certify that all information given in this form is complete and accurate. I understand that the university reserves the right to change or reverse any decision made on the basis of false or incomplete information. I understand that attempting to obtain admission using falsified documents is illegal and could subject me to outright dismissal even afer I have commenced my studies. Date: Signature: Send the application to: Turku School of Economics Office for Academic and Student Affairs/ Master s Degree Programmes University of Turku, FINLAND