KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016

Table of Contents STUDYING IN FINLAND...4 KAJAANI WELCOMES YOU!... 5 STUDYING AT KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES...6 ENGLISH-TAUGHT BACHELOR S DEGREES AT KAMK... 8 Bachelor s Degree in International Business...8 Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management...10 APPLICATION...12 Eligibility...12 How to Apply?...13 Supporting Documentation...14 Entrance Examination...15 Acceptance...15 Editing: Admissions Office, KAMK Lay-out: Pakkahuone Oy Printing: Painotalo Seiska Photos: Marjo Väisänen, Pekka Agarth, Shutterstock Clothing: Rintamäki, MICK`S Glasses: Opti Silmä 2015 KAMK tutoring students

DEAR APPLICANT, The Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) Applicant s Guide is designed to help you when you make the important decision to apply for a higher education place. In this guide you will find a brief introduction to the studies offered in English at KAMK together with instructions on how to apply. More detailed information is available on our web pages www.kamk.fi. Our Admissions Office will be pleased to advise you further. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require more information. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION! Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Admissions Office 3

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 STUDYING IN FINLAND Finland is a human-scaled, cozy country where the higher education institutions operate functionally and effectively. Studies at a university of applied sciences (UAS) in Finland are a practical work oriented alternative to traditional university education and give students an excellent combination of handson skills along with a theoretical knowledge base. Studies provide professional higher education geared to requirements and development of working life and support professional development. The Ministry of Education and Culture closely oversees the quality of teaching in higher education institutions in Finland. Ivalo 625 km FINLAND Oulu 181 km KAJAANI Finnish UAS do not currently charge any tuition fees. The average monthly living expenses for a student in Finland are approximately 700-900. This may vary, depending on the study location. When applying for their student residence permit, non-eu/eea nationals need to demonstrate that they have at least 560 per month at their disposal. Helsinki 551 km i Did you know this? Finland ranks at or near the top in all the PISA studies, organised every three years since the year 2000 by OECD. Finland is the most innovative country in the world (The Global Competitiveness Index 2014-2015). Finnish education system was ranked best in the world in 2012 (the Learning Curve, Pearsons). 4

KAJAANI WELCOMES YOU! Kajaani is a small lively town with the population of 38,000. Student life in Kajaani is easy living: distances are short and services are of a high standard. The town has all the necessary services, yet is small enough to feel safe. Four distinct seasons provide a variety of settings ideal for a wide range of meaningful experiences. Kajaani also offers everyone excellent recreational and free-time facilities. One of the biggest holiday and sports resorts in Finland, Vuokatti, is just 35 km away from Kajaani. It offers excellent opportunities for e.g. cross-country and downhill skiing, swimming, hiking, bowling and tennis. You can travel to Kajaani by bus and train as well as by airplane. A flight from Helsinki to Kajaani only takes about an hour. Kajaani has train connections to south, north, east and west. Further information: www.kajaani.fi www.studyinkajaani.fi www.vuokatti.fi Kajaani is a good student-city, where everything I need is within a convenient distance so I can easily travel everywhere by bike. Sampsa, Finland 5KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 STUDYING AT KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES With its 2000 students Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) is a multidisciplinary centre of higher education. For years, KAMK has been among the top universities of applied sciences in Finland to offer high quality education and student guidance*. Our lecturers have an individual approach with each student, helping them to identify and develop their personal area of expertise. Our degrees provide you with skills highly valued by the working life. The studies are free of charge. The students have to pay for their books and study materials as well as their own living and accommodation costs. Single campus area Our single campus area is a melting pot of different countries and cultures. To make things easy for you, all our student services are located comfortably close to each other. Our Library on campus offers a good selection of course materials in English, a wide selection of newspapers and periodicals in different languages as well as e-journals and online databases. On campus, there is also a sports hall and two gyms which students use free of charge. The student restaurant Fox and two cafés provide warm lunches or snacks to get you through the day. There is student accommodation available within the campus area and also in town. Our campus guarantees that you will enjoy the comfort and ease of on-hand services while being temptingly close to the magic of the taiga and Kajaani s fantastic outdoor sports and leisure areas. i 6 In 2013 Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) was Finland s most productive and profitable university of applied sciences according to funding model indicators. The compact campus area is excellent - everything we need for our studies is here. There are plenty of computers available for students use and if we need a peaceful place to study, we can book a study room in the library. The price of a warm lunch at the student restaurant is very reasonable. Juanjo, Spain * Ministry of Education and Culture

Exchange and Double Degree Opportunities During your studies, you will be given the opportunity to spend one or two semesters abroad, either studying in one of our partner institutions or accomplishing practical training. KAMK has over 70 international partners all over the world. Studies completed on exchange are fully accredited to form a part of your degree at KAMK. In addition to the student exchange, our English-taught Bachelor s Degree in International Business offers you the opportunity to take a double degree. By completing a part of your studies in our double degree partner University Hochschule Heilbronn in Germany, you will gain two Bachelor s degrees, one from KAMK and the other from Germany when you graduate. All full-time degree students choosing to go for an exchange period are eligible to apply for Erasmus grant regardless of their nationality. The amount varies from country to country and can be confirmed by the International Office. i Study in a multicultural environment! About 60 % of the students in our English-taught degree programmes are foreign, coming from over 15 different countries. The number of international students is currently approximately 200, including degree students and exchange students. Friend Family Programme KAMK has a Finnish Friend Family programme, which offers our international students the chance to get to know Finnish culture and language better by pairing participating students with families from the Kainuu area. The Friend Family Programme not only allows students to experience everyday Finnish life, but also helps them adapt to their new surroundings by connecting them with a welcoming Finnish family. Foreign student can apply for a friend family after starting their studies. Finnish students can also offer to act as a friend family to foreign students. Tutoring Students and Student Union KAMO KAMO is the Student Union of our University of Applied Sciences. It is a non-profit-making association, which looks after the interests of KAMK students. KAMO also organises numerous events during the academic year, including outdoor recreation days and social evenings. KAMO organizes tutoring activities at KAMK. Tutoring students help new students to get their studies started and to cope with everyday life in Kajaani. i Arrival Service for Foreign Students We will arrange reception for our new international students on their arrival to Kajaani, in co-operation with the Student Union KAMO. Our tutoring students will meet you on arrival and make sure that you will find your way to your accommodation safely. Accommodation Most international students in Kajaani live in shared student accommodation offered by a company called Kiinteistö Oy Kajaanin Pietari (www.kajaaninpietari.fi). Kajaanin Pietari mainly offers furnished student accommodation for international students, unless otherwise requested. Students apply for the accommodation by themselves once they receive confirmation of their study place. The instructions on how to apply for accomodation are provided with the acceptance letters. Kajaanin Pietari also has unfurnished student accommodation available, and students can also rent an apartment privately. I live on campus, like most international students. The apartments have recently been renovated so everything s in good condition. The apartment buildings are surrounded by nature so the view from the windows is enjoyable! Anastasia, Russia KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 7

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 ENGLISH-TAUGHT BACHELOR S DEGREES AT KAMK Bachelor s Degree in International Business BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Bachelor s Degree in International Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) focuses on providing a high quality business education and international business experience. It combines the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required in expert positions in a modern business environment. The programme focuses on developing the necessary skills and competences for success in international marketing, with strong emphasis on innovative thinking. The programme includes subjects such as marketing and management studies, human resource management, law, project management and languages. Students will have the opportunity to undertake courses that involve participation in hands-on business projects, with emphasis on interaction within multicultural groups. It is also possible to select courses from a variety of studies within different areas of game business and game development. Flexibility, an outgoing personality and a strong motivation to learn more will greatly influence students chances of success in this degree programme. Graduates of the International Business Programme typically find work in a variety of positions, such as international marketing, sales and project planning & development. 8 Extent of the Programme...210 credits Duration...3.5 academic years Language of Instruction...English Number of Study Places... 20 Entrance Exam in Finland...20 April 2016 Information on the entrance exams abroad is published on www.kamk.fi/en I started International Business studies at KAMK as an exchange student and soon realized that this is the place where I want to finish my degree. Coming from a big city such as Madrid, the large forest around campus surprised me at first but now I miss it every time I go back home. Student tutors made it easy to get started with the studies. The teachers here are very helpful, which makes studying progress smoothly. The benefit of a small UAS is that it is flexible and well student-oriented. Juanjo, Spain

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COURSE STRUCTURE BASIC STUDIES Basic Business Competence Business Operations, Management Accounting, Marketing Operational Environment Law Studies, Economics Methodological Studies Hardware and Software, Office Applications, Mathematics Communication Studies Compulsory language studies: Finnish for foreigners, English PROFESSIONAL STUDIES International Operations Management Management, Financial Accounting Working Community Competence Leadership, HRM, Intercultural Communication Methodological Competence Project Management, Development Methods 60 CR 15 CR 10 CR 10 CR 25 CR 40 CR 20 CR 10 CR 10 CR SPECIALIZATION STUDIES 50 CR Services Marketing, Marketing Research, International Networking, Product, Branding and Pricing Management, Selling and Sales Event Management, Quality and Risk Management FREE-CHOICE STUDIES 15 CR Asian Business, European Business, Consumer Buyer Behaviour, Game Business Language Studies: Spanish, Russian, French, German, Italian, Swedish PRACTICAL TRAINING THESIS 30 CR 15 CR Valeriya Paykacheva, Russia BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, GRADUATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME Valeriya Paykacheva became interested in Game Marketing during her studies and is currently working in a small startup company, TJR Games Oy, located in Kajaani. Valeriya did her practical training in the same company and also wrote her Bachelor thesis on the same topic, after which she was offered a job just before graduating. Valeriya s interesting and versatile job involves online marketing, market analysis, customer relations and contacting the press. Gaming community management, which means keeping the audience active and engaged, is the best way of marketing games. Valeriya thinks it is excellent that Game Marketing and Social Media Marketing courses are also offered as free-choice studies in the International Business degree at KAMK. Nowadays, the game industry offers many graduates specialised in marketing, a large variety of opportunities. According to Valeriya, the most valuable aspects of her studies were the international community at KAMK and the exchange period she spent in Budapest, Hungary. I learnt different life perspectives and I also discovered some personal qualities and interests of which I was previously unaware. KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 KAMK is one of the best universities of applied sciences in Finland and a great place to start your professional career, says Valeriya. 9

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 ENGLISH-TAUGHT BACHELOR S DEGREES AT KAMK Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management SPORTS INSTRUCTOR The Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) is a unique programme combining sports studies with activity tourism and business knowledge. The studies in this programme include a variety of sports, for example cross country and downhill skiing, aquatic exercise and ball games to name a few, but also subjects such as motor development and learning, nutrition, muscle care, exercise physiology and physical education. As part of the programme students will also be trained to identify and develop their own specific fields of expertise. During your studies you will have the opportunity to carry out projects in close collaboration with sports and leisure companies and organisations. The Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management at KAMK provides the opportunity to study in an international and sports-oriented atmosphere. Here you can experience all four seasons and pursue sports and physical recreation outdoors and indoors. For student athletes we offer the possibility to combine sports and studying within the Vuokatti-Ruka Sports Academy. The excellent facilities of the Vuokatti sports resort are located only 35 kilometers from Kajaani. Graduates of this programme will be suitable for employment in sports, leisure and tourism organizations, associations, clubs and businesses and they will possess the know-how to run their own sports and leisure enterprises. For example your future job title might be sports instructor or personal trainer. Extent of the Programme... 210 credits Duration... 3.5 academic years Language of Instruction... English Number of Study Places... 20 Entrance Exam in Finland....28 April 2016 Information on the entrance exams abroad is published on www.kamk.fi/en The Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management offers a good mixture of theory and practical studies. This makes it a lot easier to understand the subject and keeps you motivated throughout the studies. Tommi, Finland 10

SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT COURSE STRUCTURE BASIC STUDIES ProActive Module Project Management, Business Operations, English PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Activity Tourism Principles of Tourism, Principles of Sports Basics of Sports Biology Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Athletics Physical Activity Ball Sports, Ice Sports, Skiing Sports and Society Introduction to Health and Wellbeing Promotion, Finnish language Instructing Physical Education Introduction to Physical Education, Musical Education, Aquatics Coaching Coaching, Muscle Care and Ergonomics, Gymnastics Development Knowledge Marketing, Product Development Management Knowledge Management accounting, Leadership and HRM FURTHER SPECIALISATION STUDIES Activity Tourism Introduction to Activity Tourism, Management of Programme Services, Activity Tourism Product Development, Adventure Tourism Personal Training Health Exercise Coaching, Exercise and Health Problems FREE-CHOICE STUDIES Taping and Massage, Downhill Skiing Instructor Course, First Aid and Health Risks 10 CR 10 CR 117 CR 13 CR 14 CR 15 CR 12 CR 16 CR 18 CR 13 CR 16 CR 26 CR 16 CR 10 CR 12 CR Issa Maluf, Brazil STUDENT IN THE BACHELOR S DEGREE IN SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT Issa Maluf is a third year student with a background in playing professional volleyball. Issa is especially interested in physical fitness training and to specialize in the topic, he is planning to do his Bachelor thesis on calisthenics which is a system of training using the body s own weight. At KAMK, Issa especially appreciates the sports facilities and the practical way of learning. During the first year, we instructed both groups and individuals within our study group. Later we had real clients to work with. Graduate students will be able to instruct sports and exercise sessions for different types of customer groups and to provide sports and exercise counselling. An essential part of studies is a five-month long practical training, which is included in the studies. I accomplished the first part of my practical training in a small company offering different wellbeing services such as personal training and diet & fitness programs. The practical training offers a great opportunity to apply theory in practice. Issa intends to save the the second part of the practical training for the end of the studies so that he could carry on working in the same place after graduation. Before graduation he will have already gained valuable experience of working as a personal trainer in Finland and Brazil and making physical training programmes for volleyball teams in Kajaani. 11

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 APPLICATION EXAMS in KAJAANI Business 20 April Sports 28 April FINNIPS exams abroad mid April Confirm that you accept the study place by 15 July January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016 July 2016 August 2016 Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi between 8-27 Jan Invitations to the entrance exams Entrance exams in Finland and abroad The results are published on 1 July at the latest Studies begin at the end of August Application period 8-27 Jan 2016 Eligibility Copies of the required documents must arrive at the Admissions Office by post no later than 10 Feb. You are eligible to apply for higher education studies in Finland if you have completed: Finnish upper secondary education or the Finnish matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto/lukio) International Baccalaureate, Reifeprüfung or European Baccalaureate examination A vocational qualification of at least three years duration (ammatillinen perustutkinto) A vocational college diploma or higher vocational diploma (opistoasteen/ammatillisen korkea-asteen tutkinto) A foreign degree or qualification which gives eligibility for higher education in the awarding country In addition to the above, an applicant who is not a citizen of EU/EEA -country must provide a proof of their English language proficiency. i DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION Kajaani University of Applied Sciences uses discretionary admission. In practice, this means that other applicants who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria may also be invited to the entrance examination, if the UAS considers their skills and knowledge sufficient. Please contact the Admissions Office for further details. 12

How to apply for higher education in Finland Application for the English-taught degree programmes in Finnish higher education institutions are submitted online through the joint application system at www.studyinfo.fi during the application period. i The applicants who are applying based on a qualification completed outside the EU/ETA area are required to pay an application fee of 100 before sending the application. The fee covers all the applications for study programmes in Finnish higher education institutions that begin in the same semester. More information at www.studyinfo.fi. i With one application you can apply to up to 6 study programmes. Application steps: 1. Get familiar with the study programmes by using the search engine on www.studyinfo.fi. 2. When the application period is open, choose up to 6 study programmes that you wish to apply by clicking Fill in application form or Apply on www.studyinfo.fi. Remember to set the study options in order of preference, so that the option you prefer most is first on the application. 3. Submit the application and write down your application number for future reference. A confirmation that the application form has been received will be sent to your e-mail. 4. Submit the necessary documents in accordance with the higher education institution requirements. Your application will be evaluated once you submit the necessary supporting documentation within the deadline (10 Feb). KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 Application period 8-27 Jan 2016 13 13

KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 Supporting Documentation IF YOU APPLY WITH EDUCATION COMPLETED IN FINLAND You must submit a copy of Finnish competence based specialist vocational qualification or a competence based further vocational qualification (ammatti- tai erikoisammattitutkinto). The qualification must be completed by the end of the application period. The copies must be submitted by 10 February 2016, 3 pm Finnish time (+2 hrs GMT). International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate or Reifeprüfung certificate.the copies must be submitted by 10 February 2016, 3 pm Finnish time. You do not need to submit copies of Finnish upper secondary leaving certificate (lukion päättötodistus) Finnish Matriculation Examination certificate (ylioppilastutkintotodistus) or a three-year vocational qualification (ammatillinen perustutkinto). Copies of these Finnish certificates will be requested from the accepted students upon confirmation of acceptance. IF YOU APPLY WITH EDUCATION COMPLETED OUTSIDE FINLAND You must submit the following documents to the Admissions Office of your first choice UAS by 10 February 2016, 3 pm Finnish time (+ 2 hrs GMT) at the latest. A copy of the final secondary school certificate or equivalent. NOTE! EU/EEA citizen graduating in summer of 2016 will be requested to submit the copies of their certificates upon confirmation of acceptance by 15 July 2016, 3pm Finnish time A copy of an official Finnish, Swedish or English translation of the certificate must be provided, if the certificate is not written in one of these languages. The translation must have the translator s signature and stamp. Non-EU/EEA-citizens must provide proof of their English language skills. Proof of English Language Proficiency All non-eu/eea-citizens must demonstrate their English language proficiency with one of the following minimum certificate requirements: Cambridge ESOL s Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), level C; or Cambridge ESOL s Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), CEFR level C1; or Pearson test of English (PTE), Academic 51; or IELTS, academic level 6.0; or TOEFL 550 paper-based test/toefl 79 80 Internet-based test; or skills level 4 in a National Certificate of Language Proficiency test in all areas of the English language PTE, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are valid for two years. A TOEFL test score will only be accepted if it has been directly submitted from the TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS). KAMK code is 1563. More information on English language proficiency at www.studyinfo.fi 14

Entrance Examination All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility will be invited to the entrance examinations. The examination includes a compulsory section measuring English language proficiency. Applicants must pass all sections of the entrance exam in order to be considered for admission. Bachelor s Degree in International Business Part of the entrance exam is based on the pre-reading material, which will be available on KAMK website at the end of January. The entrance exam usually includes an essay, multiple-choice questions, and a section measuring mathematical/logical thinking. The written part of the entrance exam is followed by a group discussion based on selected topics. In the International Business programme KAMK accepts entrance exams completed in the same entrance exam group in a different University of Applied Sciences. Bachelor s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management The entrance examination includes an evaluation of the applicant s motor skills, an interview, a written test and an evaluation of his/her instruction skills during a coaching session. Please note that for this programme entrance examination results from other UAS will not be accepted. Acceptance The results of the student selection for degree programmes starting in autumn 2016 will be announced on 1 July 2016 at the latest. All those who have been accepted to study at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK), must confirm their acceptance of the study place by 15 July 2016, 3 pm Finnish time at the latest. Without this confirmation, the study place will automatically be cancelled. The original and final certificates will be checked during the first 2 weeks of the studies. The admission is conditional until the applicant s certificates have been verified. The UAS may withdraw applicant s admission, if he/she has given false information. We are looking forward to meeting you at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences! KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES - APPLICANT S GUIDE 2016 Entrance Examinations Abroad For both programmes KAMK also arranges entrance examinations abroad in co-operation with the FINNIPS network. For the list of participating countries for each programme please visit the Entrance Examination section of our website www.kamk.fi/en. FINNIPS entrance exams abroad will be arranged in the middle of April. Samples of previous entrance exams are not available. 15

I decided to apply to study in Finland because I knew that the studies are of high quality, and I also wanted to explore a totally different environment. Studying in a foreign language was challenging and time-consuming at the beginning but it got easier with time. Nha, Vietnam KAMK offers a variety of exchange opportunities so everyone has the opportunity to study in another country to obtain new knowledge and skills. Exchange students also come to our university, so there are many students from different countries all over the world. Natalja, Latvia The student-centred learning, openness and flexibility of lecturers makes the KAMK unique. Susanne, Germany The study groups are very convenient because of their small size and their internationality. This provides many new perspectives during group work and broadens our knowledge. Ute, Germany Apply online at www.studyinfo.fi Application period 8-27 Jan 2016 FURTHER INFORMATION Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Admissions Office P.O.Box 52 (Ketunpolku 3) FI-87101 Kajaani Tel. + 358 44 7101 229 Email: admissions@kamk.fi Further information: www.kamk.fi > English > Applying KAJAANI UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ON FACEBOOK AND VKONTAKT