1. Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Ltd (KAMK)
KAMK-Choose Your Own Path

2. Finland 5.5 million inhabitants Seventh biggest country in Europe
10 % water and 70 % forest
Neighbours: Sweden, Norway and Russia
Official languages: Finnish (94 %) and Swedish
Religion: Lutheran (84 %), Greek Orthodox (about 1 %)
History:
1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm
1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand Duchy under the Russian Emperor
1917 Finland’s declaration of independence December 6
1995 Finland become a member of the EU
Head of state: President Sauli Niinistö
Currency: Euro € (2002)
Capital: Helsinki (617,000 inhabitants)

3. Kajaani and Kainuu Region
IVALO
625 km
Founded in 1651
38,000 inhabitants
Located in the province of Oulu, in the region of
Kainuu
Kainuu Region
Almost the size of Belgium
75,000 inhabitants in the whole region
OULU
181 km
KAJAANI
HELSINKI
551 km

4. The Finnish Education System
Doctoral degrees Licentiate degrees
Age
Master’s degrees
Master’s degrees Bachelor’s degrees
Work experience 3 years
Universities 3 – 6 years
Bachelor’s degrees Universities of Applied Sciences
3.5 – 4 years 19
Upper secondary schools 3 years
Vocational education and training 3 years 16
Basic Education 9 years
Whole age group 7
Preprimary education 6

5. Universities of Applied Sciences
The Finnish higher education system consists of two complementary sectors:
Universities of Applied Sciences (24)
Universities (14)
Universities of applied sciences studies are a practical-oriented alternative to university education providing students with excellent professional skills - theoretical knowledge combined with career competence.
The extent of degree studies is generally 210−240 credits (ECTS), which means years of full time study.
Structure of studies: Basic Studies, Professional
Studies, Free-choice Studies, Practical Training and Thesis

6. KAMK
All services on a single campus area

8. Possibilities to study
School of Health: nurse, public health nurse
School of Engineering: Bachelor of Engineering: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree in Construction and Civil Engineering
School of Business: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree in International Business (in English) Bachelor’s Degree in eSports Business starting 2018 (in English)
School of Information Systems: Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology; Bachelor of Business Administration: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology (specializations: data center studies and game development)
School of Tourism and Sports: Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism (also in English), Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management -Sports Instructor (also in English)
AIKOPA (Adult and Continuing Education)
Master degree programmes in all Schools

9. Internationality at KAMK
International Coordinator in each School
 Teaching + international affairs
International Services
 International Affairs Manager
 International Affairs Planning Coordinator
Internationalisation opportunities for students:
Studying or practical training abroad
English-taught programmes and courses taught in English
Double degree possibility for business and tourism students
International projects and study trips (e.g. Russia, Sweden, Central Europe)
Possibility of becoming a tutoring student for international students
Friend family programme
Student Union KAMO’s activities
Internationalisation opportunities for staff members:
Teacher and staff exchange

10. Double Degree Programmes lead to two degree certificates on the same educational level
General Principles
All the higher education institutions participating in the double degree programme should be officially recognized or accredited by the appropriate authorities in their countries.
The institution conferring the degree is responsible for assuring the quality of the degree and for ensuring that the degree fulfills all set criteria set for it.
All double degree students complete a significant part of their degree studies at a foreign partner university.
Studies completed at a foreign partner university are fully recognized by the student's home university.
Studies on the Double Degree Programme generally consist of the following:
ECTS of courses at KAMK (one academic year)
Practical training, 30 ECTS (5 months)
Thesis and maturity test, 15 ECTS
After successful completion of the double degree studies, KAMK will grant the students a Bachelor’s degree. 22

11. Tuition fee and a scholarship
The tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens at KAMK is 6000 euros per academic year (both Bachelor's degrees and Master's degrees). There is no tuition fee for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students. The payment is done at the same time when accepted student confirms his/her study place at KAMK.
In addition to the tuition fee, the students must pay for their study materials and for their own living costs. The average monthly living expenses for a student living in Finland are approximately 700 – 900 euros. When applying for a residence permit in Finland, non-EU/EEA nationals need to demonstrate that they have at least 560 euros per month at their disposal – in addition to the tuition fee.
The students will be able to apply for a scholarship of 3000 euros / academic year from their second year onwards, provided that they accomplish a minimum of 55 credits per academic year on Bachelor level or 45 credits on Master level. The scholarships are allocated by application only. The scholarship is directly used to reduce the tuition fee. The scholarship applies only to the tuition-fee paying students.
11/16/2018

12. Phenomenon based learning in KAMK
Needs of working life
Phenomena
Competence based curriculum
Expertise
Less routine work, team work, digitalisation
Investigation of comprehensive entities
Blended learning, (face to face teaching, virtual learning, independed studying) practical trainig, RDI studies, thesis
NQF levels 6-7 common and degree spesific competences

13. Students learning process
Agreed project days (team work, face-to-face
and online)
Developing multi-disciplinary competence
1st year
Basic professional skills (knowledge, mindset)
Familiarising with ’Learning Development’ model as part of degree studies
Work life orientation, first project commissions from work life
Individual degree programme environments and multi-disciplinary activity
2nd – 3rd year
Work life projects (knowledge, skills)
Team work (also multi-disciplinary), taking responsibility (mindset)
Entrepreneurship (multi-disciplinary group) (knowledge, skills and mindset)
Work life competence
4th year
Work life development, management (knowledge, skills, mindset)
Career planning

14. The role of the teacher becomes a coach
Tools for various stages, what kind of competences teachers need
Teacher in background
E.g. Project management 3 cr first study year
Second study year: real multi-disciplinary work life project 5 cr
Third study year: e.g. Thesis, product development project 15 cr
Teacher in centre
Teacher in front
Three elements of teachership
-> Skills prequiring knowledge (Teaching)
-> Skills based on knowledge (Coaching)
Phenomena

15. Learning methods e. g.
Project learning: defining objectives, agree on work share, gathering information, work, evaluation of results
Problem solving: Learning content problematized and solutions are sought using problem solving techniques. Theoretical knowledge gathered linked to the problem researched in small groups and applied to solving the problem.
Research based learning: The students direct their own learning by setting problems, forming their own perspectives and explanations and by searching for information independently to create wider expanses of knowledge and understanding. The focus is on sharing the research process in the learning community and the continual interaction between members of that community to ensure good learning results. The role of the teacher in directing this process is significant.
Placement/ practical training, thesis

16. KAMK’s main learning environments
Working life environments
Simulator environments: e.g. Game and eSPORTS testing laboratory, Driving simulators, nursing simulators, virtual reality environments
Innovation and enterprise centre: Ny start up –studies, product development, marketing classroom
Robotics and automation environments
Digital learning environments: Office365 tools, Moodle, ACP, Sharepoint, Social media applications
Library: several databases, books

17. Facilities on Campus

18. Facilities on Campus
Sports hall
2 Gyms
Climbing wall

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