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Content Bachelor s Degrees in English International Business... 7 Logistics Engineering... 8 Nursing... 9 How to apply for Bachelor s Degrees... 10 Master s Degrees in English International Business Management... 13 Information Technology... 14 How to apply for Master s Degrees... 15 Vocational Teacher Education Vocational Teacher Education... 17 Application Timetable 2015... 18 Jyväskylä Helsinki 3 hrs. 1 hr. Stockholm St Petersburg 2 hrs. 4 hrs. 2 hrs. Paris London Frankfurt 4 hrs. 4 hrs. 3 hrs. 3
Why JAMK? At JAMK we have more than 8,500 students from over 70 countries. Here are some reasons why you should join our international team and start your own international career! Tuition free bachelor and master studies Your only care is to get in and take care of your living costs, about which Henry tells on next page. High quality of learning Finland is known for high scores in PISA assessment, and JAMK for high quality. JAMK passed the international audit of the FINHEEC and gained EPAS Accreditation for Bachelor s degree in International Business. High technology with a human touch The newest classrooms have smart boards, ipads, and other high technology technologies, but their interior is nicely designed and cosy. Our international students report that the teaching is excellent and our staff is very supportive. Four international campuses in a city of students Our 4 campuses are small and active, Finnish but international, like the city of Jyväskylä. Every 4th person that you pass in Jyväskylä is a student. The city is very dynamic! Take a look at the sports and cultural activities, not to mention restaurants and cafés. A Scandinavian country Finland is a part of Scandinavia, which you will see in design like Alvar Aalto, Iittala and Marimekko, nature and safety. Jyväskylä has four beautiful seasons ranging from warm green summers to crisp white winters. The most international in Europe The Erasmus award for excellence was awarded to JAMK by European Commission in November 2013. JAMK was awarded the first place out of 4,500 higher education institutions. JAMK has hundreds of partners abroad, foreign students and staff, active student and staff mobility, international projects and an operational environment that enables internationalisation. 4
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Bachelor s Degrees in English 6
International Business JAMK s International Business Degree Programme is the first EPAS-accredited bachelor s level programme among all universities of applied sciences in Europe. It s no surprise that the programme is the most popular choice of its kind in Finland. You will study in a modern multicultural learning environment supported by strong business and academic networks. You can complete specialised study tracks in High-Tech Management, Music and Media Management, Sports Marketing, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Cross-cultural Management, or Entrepreneurship. You can also widen your experience and skills by pursuing a double degree with one of our accredited partner universities outside of Finland. Our graduates are working in international and multinational companies and many of them are now business owners themselves. Representative careers include Global Business and Sales Manager, Trade Consultant, International Project Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Artist Manager, Promoter, Publisher, Production Manager, Entrepreneur. Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration Length: 210 Credits (3.5 years) First-choice applicants/ Eligible first choice applicants 2014: 595/234 Annual Intake 2015: 70 Apply: 7 27 January 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi Read our Intended Learning Outcomes: www.jamk.fi/en/internationalbusiness Develop your knowledge and skills to Manage teams and yourself Communicate in multicultural contexts Conduct analytical investigations Apply strategic thinking Manage global businesses Core studies in year 1 and 2 Economics Marketing and Sales Management Finance Research Lots of professional specialisations to choose from Entrepreneurship High-Tech Management Music and Media Management Sport Marketing Tourism and Hospitality Management Cross-cultural Management 7
Logistics Engineering Logistics experts ensure that goods, information, capital and people move efficiently, effectively and economically in both domestic and international environments. The entire Logistics Engineering Programme is conducted in English. Students and teachers from all over the world create an international atmosphere. Your studies include transportation, materials and inventory management and information logistics (e.g. position technologies and management information systems). You also have the chance to take an exchange period at some of our partner universities abroad. Logistics Engineering studies have study modules, which include contact lessons, teamwork and individual homework. Your studies also include project work and practical training, which are done based on the requests of companies. During the third year of your studies, there will be an international field trip. The idea of this trip is to experience the world of global logistics. Logistic engineering studies prepare you for international careers in logistics within industry, trade and service management. Degree: Bachelor of Engineering Length: 240 Credits (4 years) First-choice applicants/ Eligible first choice applicants 2014: 146/46 Annual Intake 2015: 30 Apply: 7 27 January 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi Engineering studies Technical Drawing and CAD Mechanics Electrical Engineering Materials Technology Production technologies and automation engineering Telematics engineering Professional Studies: Introduction to Logistics Materials management courses Transportation courses Purchasing Production Logistics Quality Specialising possibilities Logistics Management Life Cycle Support 8
Nursing As a nurse you plan, implement and develop the practice of nursing in various settings. Nurses provide nursing care, help, support and rehabilitation. They operate flexibly in multi-professional and multi-cultural settings in family and community care, as well as in health promotion. Nursing studies will take you through varied and multi-disciplinary areas of healthcare. You are able to plan your studies according to your own study path and include your own interests in your degree from our diverse range of courses. We offer modern healthcare lab environments where you will learn skills, knowledge and decision-making together with our teachers, experts and fellow multi-professional students. In our Nursing Programme you will study to be a competent nurse, meet people from around the world and learn about different cultures. It is also possible to take part in an exchange programme to deepen your global competence. Our programme meets the requirements of EU legislation. After graduation, you will be ready to face the challenges of healthcare as a nurse or an entrepreneur. Degree: Bachelor of Health Care Length: 210 Credits (3.5 years) First-choice applicants/ Eligible first choice applicants 2014: 418/192 Annual Intake 2015: 40 Apply: 7 27 January 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi Basic studies Client oriented nursing Entrepreneurship and innovation Research studies Language studies Professional nursing studies Evidence based nursing Health promotion Clinical nursing Family oriented nursing Multiprofessional nursing Professional practices in different health care settings 9
How to apply for Bachelor s Degrees Eligibility Eligibility to apply for higher education studies can be obtained with secondary education completed in Finland or a foreign degree / qualification, which gives eligibility for higher education in the awarding country further information at www.studyinfo.fi How to apply? Submit your application through the national joint application system at www.studyinfo.fi 7 27 January 2015 at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2). Please, note that you can submit only one application and choose 1 6 degree programmes in order of your preference you may change the order of your preference in the application form until the end of the application period please read more www.jamk.fi/en/education/how-toapply/bachelors-degrees/ Attachments Applicants with education completed outside Finland EU / EEA citizens outside Finland Please enclose the following documents in the application copies of the original degree certificates authorised translations of certificates if needed (see below) if you are graduating during spring 2015 you may apply and do not need to send any documents, but your admission will be conditional until JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK) has checked your final degree certificate NON-EU / EEA citizens Please, enclose the following documents in the application copies of the original degree certificates authorised translation of the certificate if needed (see below) English Language Proficiency Certificate (see below) Minimum requirements for proving English language skills are (NON-EU / EEA citizens) IELTS score academic level 6.0 TOEFL score 550 paper-based test / 79 80 on internetbased test Cambridge ESOL s Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) level C Cambridge ESOL s Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) CEFR level C1 Pearson test of English (Academic 51) Primary and secondary school education, Bachelor s or Master s degree completed in English in Great Britain, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand Bachelor s or Master s degree conducted in English in the EU / EEA TOEFL, IELTS and Pearson test results are valid for two years. TOEFL score results are accepted only directly from the Educational Testing Service. JAMK s TOEFL code is 0719. Attachments must be at the admission services by 10 February 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2). The attachments must be sent by post. Scanned or faxed copies will not be accepted. If your certificates are written in any language other than Finnish, Swedish or English, you must enclose an authorised translation of the certificates in one of the 10
mentioned languages. The translator must sign and stamp the translations. Entrance examinations All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance examinations. Entrance examinations will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland Degree Programme in Nursing, 21 April Degree Programme in International Business, 22 April Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering, 22 April JAMK also holds entrance examinations in several countries within Europe, Asia and Africa. The list of countries will be posted on our website www.jamk.fi/ english/education. Please, note that JAMK cannot influence the decisions made by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland regarding visas. Please read more www.jamk.fi/en/education/how-to-apply/bachelors- Degrees/ Acceptance for Bachelor s Degrees The results of student selection will be announced by 1 July 2015 at the latest. You need to confirm your study place by 15 July 2015 at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2). Confirmation is irrevocable. You can only accept one study place at a higher education institution in Finland starting in the same academic term (1 August 30 December or 1 January 31 July). This rule applies to all higher education included in joint applications. Please note that if you are not a citizen of an EU country, you must apply for a residence permit as soon as possible after receiving the decision on student admission. The original certificates will be checked by student services at the beginning of studies. Universities of applied sciences may withdraw your admission, if you have given false information. The letter of admission will include further information on enrolment. Studies will begin in the middle of August 2015. By that time you need to be in Jyväskylä, Finland. 11
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International Business Management Interested in business development and getting a Master s Degree? Join our innovative study atmosphere! Develop your skills, recognise opportunities from changes in the global environment and formulate the right strategies to capture them. The three major study modules are Strategic management New business development in a global environment Research and development. In addition, you may choose from various elective studies such as Global Leadership and Culture, International Business Law and Strategic Human Resources. Our graduates are able to initiate, plan and implement new business development projects for companies targeting global growth, or execute management tasks in global context. Degree: Master of Business Administration Length: 90 Credits Annual Intake 2015: 15 Apply: 7 27 January 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi The programme can be completed in approximately 1.5 years of full-time study through intensive periods from September to November and February to April. It is also possible to build a part-time study programme through a personalised study plan. Eligibility The requirements for eligibility are a bachelor-level degree in the field of business and administration or other equivalent degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience after the bachelor s degree. Read more about the selection criteria p. 15. Apply 7.1. 27.1.2015 13
Information Technology The objective of the programme is to respond to the growing challenges of cyber security. Its key contents are data network security and its monitoring, threat defence and influencing security. In addition, the programme deals with general security activities in the field of ICT, legislation in the field and national security criteria. Theoretical content also includes design, encryption and detection methods of information security. During the course, students learn to detect known and unknown vulnerabilities in information technology devices and to test information security. Students also learn to defend against information security threats and to use proper counter-measures. Education is delivered as multiform teaching where contact hours take place during weekends. Delivery is designed in such a way that it is possible to pass the examination whilst doing full-time work within two years. Degree: Master of Engineering Length: 60 Credits Annual Intake 2015: 20 Apply: 7 27 January 2015, 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi Eligibility The requirements for eligibility are a bachelor s degree in engineering in the field of information technology (ICT) or other equivalent degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience after the bachelor s degree. Read more about the selection criteria on p. 15. 14
How to apply for Master s Degrees The application period is 7 27 January 2015 until 3 p.m. (UTC+2) at www.studyinfo.fi The minimum eligibility criteria for the Master s Degree Programme 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. All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility will be invited to the entrance examination. Tuition Note that there are no tuition fees for master s degree programmes at JAMK. This concerns both International Business Management and Information Technology. More detailed information about the selection criteria and the entrance examinations at our website: www.jamk.fi/en/ education/ 15
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Vocational Teacher Education Are you interested in teaching? Would you like to acquire a formal qualification to teach your subject? Teaching is a rewarding career choice for professionals from various fields. Vocational teacher education provides the pedagogical qualification for teaching in Finland. The multiform post-degree programme is mainly intended for teachers and teacher applicants who plan to work at universities of applied sciences and institutions of vocational education. JAMK s Teacher Education College offers you an enthusiastic and innovative learning environment. Our education is designed to meet the needs of adult students: the mode of study is flexible and each student is able to tailor his/her own studies. Studying part-time includes the basics of educational sciences and vocational pedagogy as well as teaching practice in other subjects. Post-Degree: Vocational Teacher Education Length: 60 Credits (1 to 3 years) Apply: 7 27 January 2015 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) Electronic application form: www.studyinfo.fi Eligibility Eligibility to apply for Teacher Education studies can be obtained with a relevant university or polytechnic degree and a minimum of three years work experience in a field corresponding to the degree. If you have not taken your degree in Finland, you will also need a decision on the recognition of your degree by the Finnish National Board of Education. Further information of the post-degree programme at www.jamk.fi/teachereducation. Apply 7.1. 27.1.2015 17
Application Timetable 2015 7.1. The joint application starts www.studyinfo.fi 27.1. The joint application ends at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) www.studyinfo.fi 10.2. at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2): deadline for the attachments supporting the application Entrance examination period January February March April at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2): deadline for the 3.2. 14.4. attachments supporting the application Student selection results 27.1. Joint application ends at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2) www.studyinfo.fi 7.1. Joint application starts www.studyinfo.fi 18
Bachelor s and Master s Degrees Vocational Teacher Education 1.7. Student selection results at the latest 15.7. at 3.00 p.m. (UTC+2): deadline for study place acceptance confirmations Studies begin. By that time you need to be in Jyväskylä. May June July August Studies begin. 19
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