DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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1 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES in Logistics Engineering in Business Logistics in Energy Technology in Information Technology and in International Business 1 University of Appl ied Sciences

2 3 FINLAND AND KYMENLAAKSO IN BRIEF 5 KYMENLAAKSON AMMATTIKOREKAKOULU KYMENLAAKSO UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 6 LOGISTICS ENGINEERING 8 BUSINESS LOGISTICS 10 ENERGY TECHNOLOGY 12 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 14 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 16 CONTACT INFORMATION & ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE 2

3 FINLAND IN BRIEF The republic of Finland is known as the country of thousands of lakes and it has the largest archipelago in Europe. A sauna is a sacred place for the nation. Finns are all proud of their wide range of wellknown sporting figures and celebrities. For example Father Christmas himself comes from Finland! Finland is also known for its international design brands and technological knowhow. Did you know that Finland is the home of Angry Birds? They were created by a Finnish mobile entertainment company! KYMENLAAKSO IN BRIEF Kymenlaakso is a dynamic region in Southeast Finland offering a variety of services for commerce, trade and logistics but also an area of outstanding natural beauty. The region is well-known for its Repovesi national park, which is one of the most popular hiking and outdoor destinations in Finland. Kymenlaakso is located on the border between the EU and Russia and the region is ideally located for traveling. The transport connections are excellent - after all Kouvola is the biggest railway junction in Finland. How about taking a night train to Lapland? You can also get on a high-speed train in Kouvola and find yourself in St. Petersburg just over two hours later. In addition Tallinn and Stockholm can be easily reached by boat from Helsinki The standard of education is one of the best in the world. Finland s education system is constantly among the top positions in the PISA survey. The population of Finland is approximately 5.4 million and the capital is Helsinki. Finland has been a member of the European Union since 1995 and was the first country to start using the Euro (beating Germany by 1 hour). 3

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5 Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu University of Applied Sciences Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences (Kyamk) offers multidisciplinary higher education in Kotka and Kouvola, alongside the capital region. Award winning EDUCATION The fields of study are: Technology, communication and transport Social sciences, business and administration Culture Social services, health and sport Kyamk has about 4,400 students, of which 3,500 attend youth education and 900 attend adult education. Kyamk has about 400 full-time employees. The profile of Kyamk is based on promotion of socially, ecologically and technologically sustainable and safe development, innovation processes and expertise on Russia. The aim is to advance the success of the province through high-quality education and services in collaboration with industry, economic life and educational and research organizations. High-quality education in Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu (UAS) Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences (UAS) is a Finnish multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life as wells as other organizations of education, training, and research. The core competences are energy engineering, logistics, international business, and health care. Double Degree programmes are based on agreements between Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences and its international partner institutions. The programmes are intended for the students of our partner institutions who wish to obtain a Double Degree. Meet students from different countries Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu receives annually about 250 foreign students, originally from about 40 countries, study at Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences annually. The exchange students can choose ECTS from the following degree programmes: Design, International Business, International Business Management, Logistics Engineering, Business Logistics, Information Technology, Media and Social Care. The Finnish students attend the same courses too! Double Degree Programmes: Logistics Engineering Business Logistics Energy Technology Information Technology International Business 5

6 Logistics Engineering 7 Intelligent Sustainable Logistics The programme offers the students a sound package of business and technology courses in Logistics Engineering. The students will gain new competences in various sectors including international marketing, operation management, supply chain management, financial accounting and human capital management. Best state-of-art ICT softwares and process methods are used in exercises. Most of the courses have synergies with R&D projects and real business cases. The cross-course theme and flavor of the programme is sustainability. Sustainability knowledge and skills are ranked high in business life today and the programme makes the best to reflect these demands. Students can choose either one semester exchange term or stay the whole year. If exchange period lasts the whole year, it s then possible to extend studies with bachelor thesis and achieve double degree. Students can also choose courses from other programmes, e.g. from Energy Technology or Information Technology. 6

7 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME 240 ECTS Courses at student s Courses at Kymenlaakso home university University of Applied (165 credit points) Sciences (60 credit points) Bachelor s Thesis (15 credit points) LEARNING MODULES 60 ECTS Management and Business studies 50 ects Management Accounting Transportation Management Enterprise Resource Planning Green Supply Chain Supply ChainManagement Global Sourcing Operations Management Quality Management ITS Intelligent Transport Systems Project Management International B2B Marketing E-Business Autumn 30 ects 3 ects 3 ects Spring 30 ects Complementary studies 10 ects Logistics Services Shipping English Tandem Finnish for Foreigners Meetings and Negotiations Logistics Challenges International Operations Tandem 3 ects 2 ects 3 ects 2 ects Bachelor Thesis 1 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum. In order to graduate from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences the students are required to have a sufficient number of ECTS for practical training. 7

8 Business Logistics 7 Double degree programme is a part of full time degree programme in Business Logistics. The programme aims at producing the students basic know-how in operating in companies logistics processes or in logistics service companies in both local and international business environment. Modern learning methods support students communication and co-operative team-work skills and graduates are able to work in international projects. Sustainable Business and Logistics in Business Logistics Sustainability is emphasised thoroughout the programme The core focus of the studies is Sustainaable Business and economy Logistics operations and processes Sustainable Demand-Supply Chain Management Analyzing and developing logistics processes The applicants must have the basic knowledge of logistics 8

9 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME 210 ECTS Courses at student s Courses at Kymenlaakso home university University of Applied (135 credit points) Sciences (60 credit points) Bachelor s Thesis (15 credit points) LEARNING MODULES 60 ECTS Professional studies 51 ects Logistics Services Green Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Global Sourcing Management Accounting Meetings and Negotiations International B2B Marketing E-Business International Operations Quality Management Logistics Challenges Autumn 30 ects 3 ects Spring 30 ects 3 ects Complementary studies 9 ects Transportation Management Enterprise Resource Planning Shipping English Tandem Finnish for Foreigners Supply Chain Management Operations Management Project Management ITS Intelligent Transport Systems Tandem 3 ects 2 ects 3 ects 2 ects Bachelor Thesis 1 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum. In order to graduate from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences the students are required to have a sufficient number of ECTS for practical training. 9

10 Energy Technology 7 Double degree programme is a part of full time degree programme in Energy Technology (energia- ja ympäristötekniikan koulutus). Studies lead to Bachelor of Engineering degree. This education gives competences in environmental friendly and economical energy production and in innovative energy technology and engineering. Modern learning methods support students communication and co-operative team-work skills as well as project-work skills. According to Finnish regulations, this education of energy engineering gives the graduates the eligibility to work as managers of power plants, and to be in charge of the safe operation of power plants after obtained applicable work experience. 10

11 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME 240 ECTS Courses at student s Courses at Kymenlaakso home university University of Applied (165 credit points) Sciences (60 credit points) Bachelor s Thesis (15 credit points) LEARNING MODULES 60 ECTS Professional studies 60 ects Power Plant Technology Steam Boilers and Turbines Thermodynamics and Heat Transmission Technology Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Information Systems Power Plant Processes Energy Automation Instrumentation and Electrification Process Control Systems and Communication Networks Measurement and Control Technology Advanced Control Methods and Simulation Control Room Operation and Simulation of Power Plants Energy Business Energy Economics Complementary studies Management Accounting Enterprise Resource Planning Professional English Finnish for Foreigners Supply Chain in Forest industry Quality Management Project Management Renewable Energy District Heating Autumn 30 ects Spring 30 ects Bachelor Thesis 1 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum. In order to graduate from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences the students are required to have a sufficient number of ECTS for practical training. 11

12 Information Technology 7 Double degree programme is a part of full time degree programme in Information Technology. Studies lead to a Bachelor`s Degree of Engineering (BSc. Eng). This education gives competences in Data Networks Engineering. More than 50% of the whole curriculum is carried out with learning by doing -method in small groups (2-3 students/group). There are lots of laboratory works, case studies and project works with real equipment. Double Degree Programmes 12 The ICT learning environment includes several laboratories: real operator level network in production (SimuNet), Cisco Networking lab with eight pods and Cybersecurity & Datacenter lab for practicing penetration testing and running of small datacenter. The studies require CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Association) level or equivalent as preliminary knowledge s.

13 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME 240 ECTS Courses at student s Courses at Kymenlaakso home university University of Applied (165 credit points) Sciences (60 credit points) Bachelor s Thesis (15 credit points) LEARNING MODULES 60 ECTS Professional studies 60 ects Networking Engineering Evolution of Networks Advanced Network Engineering Advanced Routing Advanced Switching Network Troubleshooting Service Provider Networks LCCE Project 2 Advanced Networking Topics Virtualization technologies Windows systems Hacking Optical Networks LCCE Project 3 Language studies IT English Complementary studies Management Accounting Enterprise Resource Planning Finnish for Foreigners Quality Management Project Management Autumn 27, 2. Spring 32, 2. Bachelor Thesis 1 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum. In order to graduate from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences the students are required to have a sufficient number of ECTS for practical training. 13

14 International Business 7 from DD students required for International Business Programme Double Degree Programme in International Business is a part of full time degree programme, leading to Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The International Business Degree Programme aims to equip the graduates with the knowledge, skills and understanding required in challenging positions in the expanding field of International Business, specializing either in International Marketing or International Trade. It also strives to produce graduates who can work independently and communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds. The studies involve a great deal of project work, team work and independent studying. International Business opens a diversified career at the top of the global business world. Kyamk hosts IB students of about forty different nationalities with a multicultural atmosphere! 14

15 DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME 210 ECTS Courses at student s Courses at Kymenlaakso home university University of Applied (135 credit points) Sciences (60 credit points) Bachelor s Thesis done at Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences (15 credit points) Double degree programme is a part of the full time Degree Programme in International Business. Personal Study Plan will be decided on arrival together with the Team Leader. Courses are available in the following professional study modules: Competitiveness in Global Economy 1 International Human Resources Management and Labour Relations 1 Researching and Developing Work Practices in the Global World 30 ects Specialisation Studies in International Marketing: 3 International Marketing 20 ects International Marketing Tools 1 Specialisation Studies in International Trade: 3 Internationalization Process 20 ects Global Supply Chain Management 1 Bachelor Thesis 1 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences reserves the right to make changes to the curriculum. In order to graduate from Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences the students are required to have a sufficient number of ECTS for practical training. 15

16 Contact Information Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences Admissions Office P.O.Box Kouvola FINLAND Tel Fax Admissions Procedure Please see the deadlines, more detailed application instructions and admission procedure on our website: -> Admissions Procedure. Double Degree programmes are based on agreements between Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences and its international partner institutions. The programmes are intended for the students of our partner institutions who wish to obtain a Double Degree. Please contact the International Office of your home institution to check your eligibility for the Double Degree. 1. Submit the online application at -> Online Application Form 2. Print and sign the submitted application form and enclose the required attachments (transcript of records, study certificate, English language proficiency certificate, photo) 3. Send the application form with the attachments to the Admissions Office by the deadline. The Accommodation The accommodation will be organized by International office, more information on our web-page -> Accommodation Discretionary Admission To be eligible for admission, you must meet all the admission requirements. However, if you cannot provide the required English language proficiency certificate by the given deadline, you may still apply to Kymenlaakso UAS via discretionary admission. For more information please visit -> Admissions Procedure -> Discretionary Admission. Please visit NORWAY DENMARK SWEDEN FINLAND Kouvola Helsinki Kotka ESTONIA RUSSIA Xamk Communication and Marketing Services 04.14th University of Appl ied Sciences 16