Kajaani University of Applied Sciences - KAMK

26 Pages·2014·3.82 MB·English

by  Kaikkonen Meira

Kajaani University
of Applied Sciences
Ltd (KAMK)
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Finland
• 5.4 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:
o 1155 Finland became part of the Swedish realm
o 1809 Finland became an autonomous Grand
Duchy under the Russian Emperor
o 1917 Finland’s declaration of independence
December 6
o 1995 Finland become a member of the EU
• Head of state: President Sauli Niinistö
• Currency: Euro € (2002)
• Capital: Helsinki (601,000 inhabitants)

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The Finnish Education System
3
Universities of Applied Sciences
The Finnish higher education system consists
of two complementary sectors:
• Universities of Applied Sciences
• Universities

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 3.5 - 4
years of full time study.

Structure of studies: Basic Studies, Professional
Studies, Free-choice Studies, Practical Training and Thesis

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Kajaani and Kainuu Region
Kajaani
• Founded in 1651
IVALO
• 38,000 inhabitants
625 km • Located in the province of Oulu, in the region of
Kainuu

Kainuu Region
• Almost the size of Belgium
• 81,000 inhabitants in the whole region
OULU
181 km KAJAANI

HELSINKI
551 km

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KAMK

• Founded 1992, permanent status 1996
• Turnover/year appr. 19 million €, out of which
R&D is about 25 %
• 2000 students, 235 staff members
• All services on a single campus area
• Quality Management System was among the
first ones to be audited and approved in 2007
• Quality of teaching and counseling has been considered the best in Finland for
several years running
• According to survey published in Talouselämä magazine in 2011, KAMK was
the Finland’s best UAS
• Serve the needs of working life and regional development,
services to the community, e.g. Myötätuuli Learning Clinic

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KAMK

All services on a
single campus area
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KAMK’s Fields of
Focus
Game
apps
Digital
Sports IS/IT
Games
Activity Business Vehicle Data
Health and Center
Tourism IS
Innovation Solutions
Measure-
Tourism ment
tech
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KAMK’s Competence Areas
• KAMK’s profile, operations and organizational
structure are based on five areas of competence

• The competence areas are linked to the fields of focus
by expertise, i.e. competencies

Activity Tourism Information Systems
Business and
Innovation
Nursing and Healthcare Mechanical and Mining
Engineering
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CEMIS in a nutshell
CEMIS is a contract based joint
centre of University of Oulu,
University of Jyväskylä,
Technology Research Centre
VTT, Centre for Metrology and
Accreditation MIKES and
Kajaani University of Applied
Sciences. CEMIS is founded in
2010 and employs around 110
professionals. CEMIS specialises
in research and higher education
in the field of measurement and
information systems.
CEMIS´s mission is to provide
superior expertise, top-level
research services, and innovative
solutions for companies and
research organizations developing
and applying measurement and
information systems. For students
CEMIS offers an enthuastic,
innovative and international
atmosphere to educate oneself
toward future professions.