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Bachelor of Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu, Mikkeli campus
Full-time studies online with 1 year
https://www.xamk.fi/en/degrees/bachelor-of-engineering-environmental-engineering-b-eng/
The Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering (EE) provides you with a wide approach to the professional field of environmental technology. You learn about the causes, consequences and prevention of environmental problems from local oil spill to global problems, such as climate change and microplastics in waters.
Basic information:
Language of studies: English
Scope of studies: 240 ECTS credits
Planned duration: 4 years
Teaching time: Day time teaching + Irrespective of time
Form of teaching: Online
Tuition fees: 9700 €
Scholarship: 50 %
Application begins:
5 January 2022 8:00 AM GMT+2
Application ends:
19 January 2022 3:00 PM GMT+2
Studies begin:
Autumn 2022
Prior education:
General eligibility for universities of applied sciences
University of applied sciences Bachelor’s degree
University of applied sciences Master’s degree
Foreign Bachelor’s degree
Foreign Master’s degree
University Bachelor’s degree
University Master’s degree
Places of study: 20
The studies focus on
- environmental protection and remediation
- various aspects of environmental technology: air protection, water supply and treatment, contaminated soil and environmental monitoring
- sustainable development and the circular economy.
The professional orientation can be enhanced by practical training (30 ECTS credits), bachelor’s thesis (15 ECTS credits), optional professional studies (30 ECTS credits) and by optional other studies (15 ECTS credits).
You can create your own personal study plan in an electronic form which serves as a planning tool for the studies. The implementation is followed-up in cooperation with a Studies Coordinator.
New way to complete degree studies
The courses mostly involve online learning. You only need to spend the second year of the studies in Mikkeli, Finland. That second year has a very strong practical orientation. After the second year, all the rest of your studies can be completed online. This makes it possible to study while working.
In addition, you can include exchange studies as part of your degree. This gives you a truly international degree. However, it’s always possible to complete your practical training and theses in your home country or home city.
A path to enter a master’s program of Aalto University after Xamk.
After completing an UAS bachelor’s degree of engineering at Xamk with good grades you can attend the application process of Aalto University’s two-year-long master’s program in the field of technology and engineering. As the admissions mainly base on the recognition of competence acquired in previous studies you need to have enhanced your competence in mathematics and science in optional studies. Although, there is no entrance examination, the application process is competitive in nature.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Digital International Business
Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu, Xamk, Kouvolan kampus
Full-time studies
https://www.xamk.fi/en/degrees/bachelor-of-business-administration-international-business-bba-2/
You will graduate from the Digital International Business Degree Programme for challenging digital international business, marketing and commerce assignments. The Programme, taught in English, will help you become a professional able to communicate with people from various cultural backgrounds and take an active part in developing the world of work.
Basic information:
Language of studies: English
Scope of studies: 210 ECTS credits
Planned duration: 3,5 years
Teaching time: Day time teaching
Form of teaching: Contact teaching
Tuition fees: 9 700 €
Scholarship: 50 %
Application begins:
5 January 2022 8:00 AM GMT+2
Application ends:
19 January 2022 3:00 PM GMT+2
Studies begin:
Autumn 2022
Prior education:
University Bachelor’s degree
University of applied sciences Bachelor’s degree
General eligibility for universities of applied sciences
University of applied sciences Master’s degree
Foreign Master’s degree
Foreign Bachelor’s degree
University Master’s degree
Places of study: 50
Studying is implemented in close cooperation with businesses, based on our award winning LCCE model which goes beyond the traditional classroom. As part of this method, you will work on real-world company projects as well as international RDI projects during your studies. This unique method also provides you with the networking opportunities to be in touch with companies to seamlessly step straight from your study path to your career path.
You have a possibility to promote internationalization and tourism in the Kymenlaakso region. You also have wide-ranging possibilities to work in marketing, sales and trade.
In addition to courses offered by Xamk, you can also make use of the versatile study opportunities offered by our international partner institutions. With some institutions, you can even complete a double degree.
Practical training during studies give you hands-on experience in the real business world. The great thing about practical training is that you can complete it anywhere in the world.
Study contents
The degree programme, completely taught in English, is organized on a full-time basis. With hard work and determination, many of our students have managed to complete the degree in just 3 years. In addition, previous university level studies can be taken into account, which enables completing your degree sooner.
Structure of Digital International Business Degree Programme:
- Core competence 150 ECTS credits, including core competences, basic and professional practical training and bachelor’s thesis.
- Complementary competence 60 ECTS credits, which includes advanced studies in digital business (45 ECTS credits) and free-choice studies (15 ECTS credits).
After completing your core studies:
- you know the various functions of the company and make decisions about them
- you can analyze changes in the business environment and its impact on the company’s international digital operations
- you know how to use information technology as a tool for decision making
- you know how to do research and use it to support your business
After completing complementary studies:
- you know how to manage the various processes of digital marketing and sales in international business
- you know the different digital business models of your business
- you can analyze the impact of the blockchain technology and platform economy on company development
- you can lead product development and innovation activities of an international company
- you know how to manage the strategies and innovative processes in the international business
Cooperation with the working world is an important part of our studies. Learning takes place in practical projects and the entrepreneurial approach is included in the teaching methods and course content. Projects with companies and other organizations allow you to work with working world representatives.
Optional studies offer you a good opportunity to study an advanced field of your choice. Optional language studies, as well as managerial and leadership studies, are very supportive of your compulsory studies.
Completion of the degree requires participation in contact teaching on the Kouvola campus.
Widen your perspective
Xamk offers its students the chance to continue their postgraduate degree education into a Master’s Degree programme at the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University, in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Co-operation also involves an entrepreneurial and start-up environment that empowers Xamk to exchange expertise with companies in the Cambridge area.
Master of Business Administration, International Business Management
Kaakkois-Suomen ammattikorkeakoulu, Xamk, Kouvolan kampus
Part-time studies
The International Business Management (IBM) studies at Xamk focus on the aspects of international business, which are of vital importance for the international strategic management and growth of companies. Xamk offers you the possibility to complete exchange studies in numerous partner institutions.
A master’s degree from a university of applied sciences guarantees the same qualification to hold a public office as a master’s degree obtained from a science university. At Xamk, master’s degree programmes are organized within the framework of Master School. The learning approach is based on action learning and interdisciplinary teamwork between students, teachers and companies.
Basic information:
Language of studies: English
Scope of studies: 90 ECTS credits
Planned duration: 2 years
Teaching time: Day time teaching
Form of teaching: Blended teaching
Tuition fees: 11 500 €
Scholarship: 50 %
Application begins:
5 January 2022 8:00 AM GMT+2
Application ends:
19 January 2022 3:00 PM GMT+2
Studies begin:
Autumn 2022
Prior education:
General eligibility for universities of applied sciences
University of applied sciences Bachelor’s degree
University of applied sciences Master’s degree
Foreign Bachelor’s degree
Foreign Master’s degree
University Bachelor’s degree
University Master’s degree
Places of study: 20
Study contents
The scope of IBM studies is 90 ECTS credits divided into three parts: core competence (40 ECTS credits), complementary studies (20 ECTS credits) and master’s thesis (30 ECTS credits).
Core competence (40 credits) focus on:
- Business process development 5 credits
- Cross-border management 5 credits
- Customer intelligence 5 credits
- Innovation management in business 5 credits
- Marketing management 5 credits
- Strategic business game 5 credits
- Supply chain management and smart logistics 5 credits
- Sustainable growth 5 credits
Core competence courses are mandatory for all students in the degree programme.
Complementary competence (20 credits):
You can choose complementary competence studies from a wide range of Xamk Master School’s common studies on your interests.
These common studies cover courses instructed both in Finnish and English and include the following:
- research and development
- management, leadership and entrepreneurship
- international working environment
- information, digital services and networks
You can also choose complementary competence studies from other universities provided that they are offered as master’s degree level studies.
If you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree programme, they can be accredited as part of your studies.
The language of instructions is English. Tuition, assignments, exams and master’s thesis writing process are instructed, conducted and completed in English.
The master’s thesis (30 ECTS credits) is an important part of your studies. Its topic should aim at developing your own work or the performance of a work community. You can also complete your thesis as part of Xamk’s RDI projects or as commissioned by one of the degree programme partners.
International perspective
The Master’s programme at Xamk offers an authentically international study environment with students and staff members coming from over 30 countries. The students of IBM degree programme can obtain international experience by going on exchange during their studies. Xamk has numerous partner institutions in a wide selection of countries.
Study while you work
The degree programme is organized on the basis of blended studies involving a great deal of project work, teamwork and independent study.
On average, there are three days of on-campus studies per month. Most of the studies are completed online individually or in small groups. In this respect, students are supported by online study counseling.
The on-campus lessons are normally given during weekdays, typically on Thursdays and Fridays and mainly on Kouvola Campus.
All courses, irrespective of their implementation method, use the instruments of e-Campus, which facilitates group work and document sharing. In addition, various e-materials, special systems and digital environments such as e-books, databases, office tools, financial management systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, business games and research work programs are widely available. Network tools, student intranet and social media channels are used to enhance communication and cooperation.