1 HELSINKI METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Fact sheet 2016-2017 Name of institution Erasmus code Erasmus University Charter Number PIC President Website Facebook List of partner institutions Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu SF HELSINK41 242663-EPP-1-2014-1-FI-EPPKA3-ECHE 997340033 Ms Riitta Konkola www.metropolia.fi/en www.facebook.com/helsinkimetropoliainternationalexchange www.metropolia.fi/en/about-us/international-metropolia/partner-institutions/ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Location Metropolia Business School is located in Metropolia s Leiritie Campus in Myyrmäki, Vantaa. Vantaa is a city next to Helsinki, and approx. 20 minutes from the Helsinki city center. http://www.metropolia.fi/en/contact-information/campus-leiritie/ Visiting address: Leiritie 1, 01600 Vantaa Mailing address: Helsinki Metropolia UAS, Business P.O. Box 4071, FI-00079 Metropolia The closest international airport is the Helsinki airport. Business School degree programs Bachelor s degree programmes: - European Business Administration (EBA) - in English - International Business and Logistics Programme (IBL) - in English - Business Administration - in Finnish Master s degree programmes: - Business Informatics - in English - Entrepreneurship and Business Competence - in Finnish - Supply Chain Management - in Finnish
2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Autumn semester 2015 August 24 - December 16, 2016 - Course information available by April 11 th, 2016 at http://opintoopas.metropolia.fi/en/general-information-for-students/studentexchange/incoming-exchange/courses-for-exchange-students/ - Course schedules available by mid-may, 2016 - Orientation for exchange and double degree students will take place August 24-26, 2016. All students are expected to arrive prior to and attend the orientation. - Contact lessons begin August 29, 2016. Students must be present in first two lectures of all courses they have chosen. - Contact lessons and examinations end by December 16, 2016 Spring semester 2016 Tentative schedule as of 17.5.2016, changes possible. January 9 - May 19, 2017 - Course information available by end of September 2016 at http://opintoopas.metropolia.fi/en/general-information-for-students/studentexchange/incoming-exchange/courses-for-exchange-students/ - Course schedules available by 15 December 2016 - Orientation for exchange students will take place during the week of January 9-13, 2017. All students are expected to arrive prior to and attend the orientation. - Contact lessons begin January 16, 2017. Students must be present in first two lectures of all courses they have chosen. - Contact lessons and examinations end May 19, 2017 Please check for updates in this facts sheet at: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/general-information-for-students/internationalopportunities/incoming-exchange-students/ COURSES AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Lists of available courses for bachelor level exchange students each semester Students can choose their studies from a list of courses available to exchange students. This list is published each semester at: http://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/en/general-information-for-students/studentexchange/incoming-exchange/courses-for-exchange-students/ Double degree students will follow the programme curriculum agreed with the double degree partner institution. Course registrations - Course registration online before arriving to Finland - Students will receive Metropolia login for the course registration - Changes are possible to make during the orientation - Learning Agreement will be finalized (changes to the original Learning Agreement) in the beginning of semester.
3 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS APPLYING FOR THE BUSINESS SCHOOL Application information Application periods Application process www.metropolia.fi/exchange Autumn semester and full academic year: 15 March 1 May Spring semester: 15 September 1 November All student must be nominated by the international coordinator of the home institution. Required application documents for all incoming students: Two-part online application: www.metropolia.fi/exchange - Please use the correct semester dates as instructed above. - Please use the correct degree programme as instructed below Transcript of Records in English (study transcript) Learning Agreement (see detailed instructions below) Passport sized photo All documents submitted online. Instructions at http://opintoopas.metropolia.fi/en/general-information-for-students/mobility-and-otherinternational-opportunities/incoming-exchange-students/engeneral-informationfor-studentsinternational-opportunitiesincoming-exchange-studentshow-toapply/electronic-application-system/ All students are expected to be able to follow and take part in instruction in English. In order to successfully complete studies at Metropolia, level B2 in English on the CEFR scale is highly recommended for all applicants. Please note that this evaluation is based on self-assessment; we do not require certificates of language skills. Selecting your degree programme in the online application: Exchange student, please select > Incoming Student Exchange in Business Double degree student, please select > - IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems: European Business Administration - ESC Rennes School of Business: European Management - La Rochelle Business School: European Business Administration - Berlin School of Economics and Law: European Management - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin - European Business Administration? - Universidad de Europea de Madrid: European Management - University of Hertforshire: European Business Administration - University of Wolverhampton: European Business Administration Learning Agreement: Erasmus students must use the English version of their home institution's Learning Agreement form. Other incoming exchange students use the Learning Agreement available on Metropolia website. Please be aware that Metropolia will evaluate and sign only one Learning Agreement prior to your arrival in Finland (the Learning Agreement you submit as part of your application). Due to the large volume of exchange students, no new forms or edits to the Learning Agreement can be processed and signed before the arrival orientation week. Please use this contact information in your Erasmus Learning Agreement: Institutional information: - Institution name: Helsinki Metropolia UAS - Field of study: Business - Erasmus code: SF HELSINK41 - Department: International Business - Address: Leiritie 1, 01600 Vantaa, Finland - Country code: Finland, FI - Contact person name: Terhi Topi, international coordinator - Contact person e-mail: terhi.topi@metropolia.fi - Contact person telephone:+358-40 652 7661 Responsible person at the receiving institution for exchange students:
4 - Name: Anu Luoma - Function: Study Coordinator - E-mail: anu.v.luoma@metropolia.fi Responsible person at the receiving institution for double degree students: - Name: Oksan Niemi - Function: Study Coordinator - E-mail: oksan.niemi@metropolia.fi ACCOMMODATION Information on accommodation Metropolia cooperates with the Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS). Metropolia has reserved a limited quota of furnished HOAS rooms. More information about accommodation in Metropolia's Study Guide and www.hoas.fi Application periods for student housing The application periods for exchange student housing at HOAS are: 1 April - 5 May for students applying for the autumn semester/full academic year 1 October - 5 November for students applying for the spring semester. NB! Submit your application as early as possible during the HOAS application period. The available rooms are offered in the order the applications are submitted. Housing offers, however, will be sent to students via e-mail only after Metropolia has confirmed the selected students. Due to the limited number of furnished exchange student rooms, please note that applying by the deadline does not guarantee housing at HOAS. ARRIVAL INFORMATION Immigration See information about immigration in Metropolia s Study Guide. The most up-to-date information is available at the Finnish Immigration Service website. Metropolia will also send immigration information to accepted exchange students. Pick-up service Cost of living Exchange students can apply for a pick-up service. The service includes the help of a student tutor who will bring the keys of the HOAS room to the airport and take the exchange student to the apartment. In order to get the free service, fill in the Electronic Arrival Form approximately one month prior to arrival in Finland at the latest. See more about the cost of living in Metropolia s Study Guide.
5 SERVICES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Student tutoring The Student Union Metka organises student tutoring for incoming exchange students. Student tutors will meet the exchange students on their arrival and help them at the beginning of the semester and throughout their stay. If you want a student tutor, fill in the Electronic Arrival Form two weeks prior to your arrival at the latest. Language courses Possibility to take part in several Finnish for Exchange Students courses (3 ECTS) organised on different campuses. The courses are free of charge. Extracurricular activities Trips, excursions and events are organised regularly by the local ESN section. For further information, see ESN Metropolia on Facebook. BUSINESS SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL OFFICE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION International Office at Myyrmäki Campus Visiting address: Leiritie 1, 01600 Vantaa Mailing address: P.O. Box 4071, FI-00079 Metropolia Terhi Topi, International Coordinator email: terhi.topi@metropolia.fi Tel: +358 (0)40 652 7661 Degree Programmes (Bachelor s): Business and Administration, International Business and Logistics (tuition in English), European Management (tuition in English), European Business Administration (tuition in English) Degree Programmes (Master s): Business Informatics (tuition in English), Entrepreneurship and Business Competence, Supply Chain Management