Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu, University of Applied Sciences Academic Year 2011  2012

Finland in Brief The head of state is the president, Mr Sauli Niinistö. In 2010, the volume of exported goods was 53 billion euros. The largest export sectors were forest industry products (20.2%), chemical industry products (19.7%), electric and electronics industry products (15.2%), and metal and metal products (15.2%). Exports by Products by Activity CPA National languagesFinnish and Swedish Area km 2 Population ( ) 5,375,276 Population density ( ) 17.7 people/km 2 Population of Helsinki, the capital ( )588,549 Constitution 731/1999; Pinta-alat ja asukastiheydet www.kunnat.net KyAMK, Communication Services2

Finland – History In 1155 the Swedish monarchy launched a crusade to Finland. A union with Sweden was to last for 600 years. In 1809 Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire as Grand Duchy. In 1917 the Finns declared independence. Finland has been a member of the European Union since KyAMK, Communication Services3

Finland – Land of A Thousand Lakes 187,888 lakes, 5,100 rapids and 179,584 islands (98,050 of which are in lakes) Length of coastline 4,600 km (incl. 1,100 inlets) Largest archipelago in Europe Cultivated land 8% Forests 69% Water 10% Other 13% Area KyAMK, Communication Services4

Kymenlaakso Province Area 7,456 km 2 (1.9% of the country) Population 182,617 ( ) Density 35.5 people/km 2 Pinta-alat ja asukastiheydet KyAMK, Communication Services5

Kymenlaakso Province Region Industrialised rapidly at the end of the 19th century Strong paper & pulp industry Good transport connections between east and west KyAMK, Communication Services6

3 Matriculation examination 2 1 Vocational qualifications Vocational institutions and apprenticeship training Educational System in Finland Preschool 10 Compulsory education Age Basic education Specialist vocational qualifications Specialist vocational qualifications Work experience Bachelor ’ s degrees Universities of Applied Sciences UAS Master ’ s degree Universities Doctor Licentiate Master’s degrees Bachelor ’ s degree s Upper secondary school KyAMK, Communication Services7

Structure of Studies Degree programmes 210, 240 or 270 cr 1 cr equals 27 hours of student work Bachelor’s Thesis 15 cr Work Placement 30–88 cr Professional Studies 55–120 cr Basic Studies 55–90 cr Free-choice Studies 15 cr KyAMK, Communication Services8

Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life and other organisations of education, training, and research. Owned by the towns of Kotka and Kouvola and the municipality of Iitti President and Rector Mr Petteri Ikonen Vice Rector (R&D&I) Ms. Mirja Toikka, Vice Rector (education) Ms. Pirkko Rautaniemi Turnover €31 million ( ) Permanent staff 402 ( ) 28 degree programmes, 7 of which are master level programmes Students total app. 4,250 ( ) KyAMK, Communication Services9

Vision 2015 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences is an achiever of success: a first-rate modern, international higher education institution where we succeed together. Values Our Target Value, high professional expertise, is based on trust co-operation skills adaptability KyAMK, Communication Services10

Mission Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on promoting positive changes in the industrial structure of the province and the development of innovative, responsible industries in the region, as well as reinforcement of Kymenlaakso’s logistic position and management of changes in the population structure. The only independent higher education institution in the province, Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on high-quality education and RDI activities. KyUAS’s strategic partner in the higher education institution network is Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences KyAMK, Communication Services11

Profile The profile of KyUAS is based on expertise on socially, ecologically and technologically sustainable and safe development, promotion of innovation processes and expertise on Russia. KyUAS specialises in: environmentally friendly energy production and related technologies competitive logistic operations and their safety business-driven ICT rehabilitation expertise in the field of social services and health care innovative Design & Business KyAMK, Communication Services12

Faculties Education is divided into three faculties at Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu. Each has its own departments and degree programmes. The faculties are: Technology and TransportDirector, Mr. Juha Rissanen International Business and CultureDirector, Mr. Raimo Pelli Social and Health CareDirector, Ms. Seija Aalto KyAMK, Communication Services13

Students by Departments Statistics The number of Forestry and Wood Technology students (129) is included in the figure of Technology. Seafaring and Logistics Business Design and Media Health Care Technology Social Care KyAMK, Communication Services14

Locations of Departments Kouvola Business Design and Media Social and Health Care Kotka Seafaring and Logistics Social and Health Care Technology KyAMK, Communication Services15

Degree Programmes and Titles from Bachelor of Health Care 240 cr Emergency Care Naprapathy Nursing and Health Care Bachelor of Social Services 210 cr Social Services Bachelor of Health Care 210 cr Nursing Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care 210 cr Elderly Care Social and Health Care KyAMK, Communication Services16

Degree Programmes and Titles from Technology and Transport Bachelor of Engineering 240 cr Boat Technology Construction Engineering Energy Engineering Information Technology Logistics Wood Technology KyAMK, Communication Services17

Degree Programmes and Titles from 2011 Technology and Transport Bachelor of Engineering 270 cr Marine Technology (Maritime Engineer) Bachelor of Marine Technology 270 ECTS cr Marine Technology (Master Mariner) KyAMK, Communication Services18

Degree Programmes and Titles from 2011 Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration 210 cr Business Logistics Business Management International Business (taught in English) International Business Multilingual Management Assistants KyAMK, Communication Services19

Degree Programmes and Titles from 2011 Culture Bachelor of Culture and Arts 240 cr Design Design (taught in English) Media Communication Restoration KyAMK, Communication Services20

Master Level Programmes Social and Health Care Master of Health Care 90 cr Master Level Programme in Health Promotion Master Level Programme in Health Promotion (taught in English) Master of Social Services 90 cr Master Level Programme in Social Services KyAMK, Communication Services21

Master Level Programmes Technology and Transport Master of Engineering 60 cr Master Level Programme in Technology Administration Master of Marine Technology 60 cr Master Level Programme in Marine Administration KyAMK, Communication Services22

Master Level Programmes Business Administration Master of Business Administration 90 cr Master Level Programme in International Business Management (taught in English) Culture Master of Business Administration 90 cr Master Level Programme in Design (taught in English) KyAMK, Communication Services23

International Affairs KyUAS has an extensive network of partner universities and institutes of higher education around the world. Over 100 partner universities in 30 countries in Europe, Russia, South and North America, the Baltic Countries and Asia. The most important programmes: ERASMUS and First Student and staff exchange schemes and educational cooperation projects International work placements Courses taught in a foreign language Comprehensive foreign language training KyAMK, Communication Services24

Student Exchange Students usually study abroad for one or two semesters App. 130 incoming/outgoing students annually Exchange to app. 20 countries annually Work placements to several countries KyAMK, Communication Services25

Education in English The following Programmes are taught entirely in English: Degree Programme in International Business 210 cr Degree Programme in Design 240 cr Master Level Programme in International Business Management 90 cr Master Level Programme in Health Promotion Master Level Programme in Design (starting in autumn 2012) Project based education is taught in English in Design, Media, and Technology according to demand KyAMK, Communication Services26

Library and Information Services Five specialised library units Library services: lending, interlibrary loans, information service and teaching of information management skills Statistics 2010 Electronic material (books, journals, databases) available on the Internet pages of the library Printed books and audio-visual material 118,913 Electronic material Loans256,395 Visitors118,940 Statistics KyAMK, Communication Services27

Training Services Training Services co-ordinate the educational services for companies and communities. open university of applied sciences specialisation studies language examinations labour market training continuing education company-specific seminar and training services career and recruitment services KyAMK, Communication Services28

Research, Development and Innovation R&D&I in Kymenlaakso UAS is focused on the development of the Kymenlaakso region. R&D&I activities include a wide variety of multidisciplinary research projects (technology transfer, research activities, specialist services, market research, EU projects, product development, laboratory tests). Projects are completed in cooperation with research organisations, companies, municipalities and other partners. The income of R&D&I was approximately €2.5 million in Funding comes from various sources such as ministries, companies, municipalities and Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation) KyAMK, Communication Services29

International Business and Culture Campus Kasarminmäki, Kouvola students app. 1, Statistics Picture: Arkkitehdit NRT Oy KyAMK, Communication Services30

Social and Health Care Campus Statistics Jylpyn kampus, Kotka opiskelijoita n. 450 Jylppy, Kotka students app. 450 KyAMK, Communication Services31

Social and Health Care Campus Sairaalamäki, Kouvola students app Statistics KyAMK, Communication Services32

Technology and Transport Campus Metsola, Kotka students app. 1, Statistics KyAMK, Communication Services33