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Content Why JAMK?... 4 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 2014... 18 over 90% recommend 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! Four international campuses in a pocket-size metropolis Our 4 campuses are small and active, Finnish but international, like the city of Jyväskylä. Tuition free bachelor 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 A city of students 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. 4
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Bachelor s Degrees in English 6
International Business JAMK s International Business Degree Programme is the first bachelor s level programme in universities of applied sciences in Europe to be EPAS-accredited. It s no surprise therefore 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 operate 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 2013: 593/257 Annual Intake 2014: 70 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 2013: 153/51 Annual Intake 2014: 30 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. Degree: Bachelor of Health Care Length: 210 Credits (3.5 years) First-choice applicants/ Eligible first choice applicants 2013: 331/147 Annual Intake 2014: 40 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. 1st year studies Nursing environment Gerontological nursing Nursing practice 2nd year studies Nursing in Common health problems Mental health nursing Preventive care Nursing practice 3rd year studies Family and community nursing Pediatric and adolescent nursing Multiprofessional nursing in operational illnesses Nursing practice 4th year studies Developing nursing expertise Multicultural nursing in different healthcare settings Research and development in nursing Nursing practice Optional professional studies Empowering Creativity Guiding and Counselling Work for the Young People Family-Oriented Work within Social and Health Care 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.admissions.fi How to apply? Submit your application through the national joint application system at www.admissions.fi 7th January - 11th February 2014 at 4.15 p.m. (GMT +2). Please, note that you can submit only one application and choose 1 4 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. All changes must be made in writing to admissions@jamk.fi changes in address or other relevant personal details can be changed outside the application period in writing to admissions@jamk.fi 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 2014 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) CEFR level C1 or 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, CPE, CAE 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 admissions office by 21st February 2014, 4.15 p.m. (GMT +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 mentioned languages. The translator must sign and stamp the translations. 10
Admission for Bachelor s Degrees Admission groups 50% of applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination only and 50% on the basis of the combined school performance and examination points. If study places become available, applicants on the waiting list will be admitted in the order determined by their admission points. Applicant s Health Issues More information about possible health- and other admission-related requirements concerning each degree programme can be found at www.jamk.fi. For students whose practical training includes working with minors (under 18 year olds), JAMK may also require documentation to prove that the applicant does not have a criminal record. Entrance examinations All eligible applicants will be invited to the entrance examinations. Entrance examinations will be held in Jyväskylä, Finland Degree Programme in Nursing, 15th April Degree Programme in International Business, 23rd April Degree Programme in Logistics Engineering, 24th 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. Acceptance for Bachelor s Degrees The results of student selection will be announced by 27th May at the earliest, and 15th July 2014 at the latest. You need to confirm your study place by 29th July 2014 at 4.15 p.m. (GMT +2). Confirmation is irrevocable. You can only accept one study place at a higher education institution in Finland starting in the same academic term (1st August - 30th December or 1st January - 31st 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 2014. By that time you need to be in Jyväskylä, Finland. Apply 7.1. 11.2.2014 Please read more www.jamk.fi/english/bachelorsdegrees/howtoapply 11
Master s Degrees in English 12
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. The programme can be completed in approximately 1½ 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. Degree: Master of Business Administration Length: 90 Credits Apply: 3 March to 1 April 2014, 4.15 p.m. Finnish time Electronic application form: www.jamk.fi/english Entrance Examination: week 21 (19 May 23 May 2014) Annual Intake 2014: 15 It was geared for people like me, a busy working mum looking for higher education. - Alison Doolittle-Suokas 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 data security. During the course, students learn to detect known and unknown vulnerabilities in information technology devices and to test data security. Students also learn to defend against data 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. 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. Degree: Master of Engineering Length: 60 Credits Apply: 3 March to 1 April 2014, 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2) Electronic application form: www.jamk.fi/english Entrance Examination: week 21, (19 23 May 2014) Annual Intake 2014: 20 14
How to apply for Master s Degrees The application period is from 3rd March to 1st April 2014, 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2) at www.jamk.fi/english. 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. The entrance examination / interview will be held in Finland in 19 23 May. Notice: when applying for the Master s degree programme in Information Technology (IT),it is necessary to fill in the pre-assignment! The pre-assignment can be found at the end of the electronic application form. Admission points Student selection is based on the grade of bachelor s thesis, work experience and entrance examination (and pre-assignment in Information Technology). The applicant must score at least 20 points in the entrance examination in order to be admitted to the programme. Entrance examination Pre-assignment (concerns only IT) Work experience The grade of Bachelor s thesis Information Technology International Business Management Maximum points Attachments 50 points 10 points 20 points 20 points 30 points 100 points Applicants applying with a non-finnish qualification, must send copies of the certificates to the admissions office. If the certificates are written in any other language than Finnish, Swedish or English, the applicant must enclose authorised translations of the certificates in one of the mentioned languages. The translator must sign and stamp the translations. The copies of degree certificates and work certificates must be submitted to our Admissions Office no later than 9 April 2014, 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2). Work experience Only work experience that exceeds three years (required for eligibility) gives admission points; two-month work experience from the relevant field equals one admission points. The maximum amount of admissions points from work experience is 20 points. The work experience must be from the field of the bachelor s degree (used for applying) or from field that the applicant is currently applying for. The applicant can include work experience until 31 July 2014. In the application form, it is necessary to fill in work experience in whole months. Part-time work can be transferred into whole months, such that, 150 hours or 20 full workdays (at least 7 hours per day) corresponds to one month. Service in an army, non-military service or nursing leave is not considered as work experience. The amount of work experience must be proven by work certificates. Tuition The master s degree programmes conducted in English charge a tuition fee for NON-EU / EEA -citizens. NON-EU / EEA-citizens may apply for a JAMK scholarship. More Information Admissions office: admissions@jamk.fi www. jamk.fi/english/education Apply 3.3. 1.4.2014 15
Vocational Teacher Education 16
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 is a multiform post-degree programme intended for teachers and teacher applicants who plan to work at universities of applied sciences and institutions of vocational education. Education provides the pedagogical qualification for teaching in Finland. In JAMK s Teacher Education College, we offer you an enthusiastic and modern 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. Eligibility Eligibility to apply for Teacher Education studies can be obtained with relevant master s degree, polytechnic degree or the highest level of education offered and sufficient working experience in the applicant s professional field. Post-Degree: Vocational Teacher Education Length: 60 Credits (1 to 3 years) Apply 7. 24.1.2014 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. How to apply? The national joint online application is available in Finnish from January 7th to January 24th, 2014 at 4.15 pm Finnish time at www.opekorkeahaku.fi. The application form in English, along with further information, is available at www.jamk.fi/teachereducation. 17
Application Timetable 2014 7.1. Joint application starts www.admissions.fi 11.2. Joint application ends at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2) www.admissions.fi 1.4. Entrance exam period begins 21.2. at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): deadline for the attachments supporting the application 17.3. Invitations to entrance examinations January February March April 14.4. Student selection results 7.1. 24.1. 31.1. Joint application ends at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2) www.opekorkeahaku.fi Joint application starts www.opekorkeahaku.fi The application form in English at www.jamk.fi/teachereducation at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): deadline for the attachments supporting the application 3.3. The application starts www.jamk.fi 1.4. 9.4. at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): deadline for the attachments supporting the application Application ends at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2) www.jamk.fi 18
Bachelor s Degrees Master s Degrees Vocational Teacher Education 2.5. Entrance exam period ends 16.5. Deadline for International Baccalaureate in Finland Predicted Grades / Deadline for final grades (Finnish upper secondary education leaving certificate) 29.7. at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): deadline for study place acceptance confirmations 12.8. at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): standby right ends Student selection results 27.5. 15.7. 27.5. 15.7. Studies will begin in the middle of August 2014. By that time you need to be in Jyväskylä, Finland. May June July August 13.6. 15.7. Student selection results 13.6. 15.7. Studies will begin in the end of August 2014. week 21 Entrance exam in Finland 29.7. at 4.15 p.m. (GMT+2): deadline for study place acceptance confirmations 19
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