Degree Programme in Business Man
Degree
Programme in Business Management (In Finnish)
Specialisations
Upon completion of the
studies common to all, students select three 12-credit elective study modules,
which allow them to specialise in various fields of business.
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Business
Administration
Level of qualification
The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a first cycle
Bachelor-level degree in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). According to
the eight-level classification of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
the degree represents level 6.
Specific
admission requirements
Please see
the
Applicant's Guide
or the website
www.seamk.fi/hakeminen.
Applicant's Guide's
instructions are written in Finnish for degree programmes taught in Finnish and
in English for degree programmes taught in English. On the website, application
and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in
Finnish.
Specific
arrangements for recognition of prior learning
The degree programme's
curriculum and students' active role in their learning provide the basis of
recognition of prior learning (RPL). Students assess their own competencies in
relation to the goals of the course in question, consider the competencies they
wish to have recognised based on self-assessment, apply for recognition and
provide the necessary demonstration of their skills. It is the task of the
student counsellor (full-time students) and the adult education coordinator
(part-time students in adult education) to inform students of the recognition
and assessment process, to discuss students' Personal Study Plan and to guide
students in the demonstration of prior learning.
The teacher of the course in
question determines whether or not a student can receive credit for the entire
course or part of it through demonstration of his/her existing skills. If this
is possible, the teacher will compile the required type of demonstration, inform
the student of what (s)he needs to do, how extensive the task will be, how it
will be assessed and the schedule in which time the task must be completed. The
student then completes the required task. The teacher accepts and assesses the
work. The teacher or head of degree programme makes the official decision
concerning the matter (recognition).
RPL staff and
their duties in the degree programme
It is the task of the
student counsellor/adult education coordinator to inform students of the
recognition and assessment process, to discuss students' Personal Study Plan and
to guide students in the demonstration of prior learning.
The course teacher
determines whether or not a student's prior learning can be recognised, compiles
the required type of demonstration, informs the student of what (s)he needs to
do, how extensive the task will be, how it will be assessed and the schedule in
which time the task must be completed. The student submits the task to the
teacher in question who assesses it.
The head of degree programme
decides whether or not a student's previously completed studies can be
recognised.
Courses
included and not included in the RPL process
Studies leading to degree
qualifications (degree certificate) are not accepted as part of the studies in
the university of applied sciences as such. If, however, part of the studies is
accepted, demonstration of the acquired competencies is required.
At least 12 credits of the
Intermediate Studies must be completed in the Degree Programme in Business
Management.
Finnish students must
complete at least one Swedish course.
Field-specific
requirements for competence
To receive recognition for
language studies requires that students demonstrate adequate skills in
field-specific language.
Programme-specific
regulations pertaining to the recognition of prior competence, assessment
practices
There are various
course-specific methods used in the Degree Programme in International Business
to recognise previously learned competence. A list of these methods can be found
Seinäjoki UAS's RPL Guidelines.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see
the Degree
Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Pedagogical approach
The implementation of the
curriculum focuses on experiential learning. Learning begins with concrete
experiences upon which students reflect. Self-evaluation is used to understand
various phenomena and develop new ways of doing things.
The basic studies in
business are integrated with the running of an enterprise,
and learning is based on
practical tasks. The professional studies involve planning and research
assignments commissioned by a company, case studies and projects.
Studies are flexible and may
be conducted as part of a project in accordance with student's personal
curriculum. It is also possible for students to integrate their studies in the
development of their own enterprise. Students may also complete some studies
online, in which case the requirements for completing a course may differ to
those described in the Study Guide.
The final thesis enables
students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned during their
studies to practical problem-solving situations and the business development.
Profile
of the programme
The purpose of the degree
programme is that students know the content, meaning and different areas of
business operations. They are able to apply their knowledge and skills in
practical business tasks and they are also able to assess and develop business
operations.
During their first and
second years of study, students learn about the foundations of business
management and acquire skills to work in the various areas of business.
After students have
completed the studies common to all, they choose between a number of
specialisations (see below), which provide them with the knowledge and skills
they need to work as experts in a specific area of business in Finland and
abroad. Expertise can be described as competence profiles that students have
having completed their studies
The Marketing specialist is
able to plan, implement and develop marketing in a business or
public organisation. The student is an expert in marketing communication,
customer service, product management and customer relationship management.
The Accounting specialist
has the knowledge and skills required in different tasks of financial
management. They are able to maintain and develop information systems that
support management and decision-making. They are also able to utilise methods
for financial planning, decision-making and management.
The Specialist in Business
Development is able to analyse and assess the current state of SME businesses
and develop strategic plans for a business. He/she knows the meaning of
innovative business ideas, networking and continuous development as a success
factor in a changing operational environment. In addition, he/she is able to use
foresight information when creating new business operations or developing the
existing ones.
The Entrepreneurship Module
provides students with a deep understanding of entrepreneurship and the
development of business practices in SME businesses.
The Specialist in
International Business is able to analyse, plan, implement and develop
international business operations and has competence in international business,
marketing and management.
In addition to the areas of
expertise mentioned above students have the following options of specialisation:
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In Electronic business studies students learn to implement and
develop online business.
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By choosing
the option Retail trade and entrepreneurship the student has an
opportunity to participate in retail trade training organised by
the K retail chain.
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Tempo
studies provide an opportunity to specialise in Employment and
economic development. Student choose 15 credits of studies in
the field of social work and part of the studies are organised
in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour.
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In the Business Pre-Incubator the student can develop their own
business idea and entrepreneurial competence during the studies.
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Students
have a chance to complete a Double Degree which allows them to
receive a degree certificate both from Seinäjoki UAS and a
foreign partner institution of higher education.
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Students can
also specialise in the Spanish language and culture and business
in the Spanish-speaking world.
The degree programme also
contains methodological studies for skills in research and development,
practical training and a bachelor’s
thesis. A comprehensive language programme gives an opportunity to develop and
expand language skills. Studies in Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish and
Russian are available. It is also possible to study Finnish as a foreign
language.
Occupational profiles
The Degree Programme in
Business Management prepares students for a wide range of tasks in business and
in the public sector.
In accordance with
competence profiles graduates can work in the following tasks, for example:
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Marketing specialist: tasks in marketing, sales, marketing
communication, customer service management, market research,
customer relationship management, product and brand management,
liaison and communication
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Accounting
specialist: tasks in bookkeeping, service counselling,
investment counselling, controller, financial counselling and
management, auditing, management accounting
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Specialist in business development: entrepreneur, business
adviser, business trainer, business researcher, trade ombudsman,
consultant
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Specialist in international business: tasks in import and
export, international sales and marketing
By choosing different
options students may obtain further career opportunities.
Access to
further studies
Students who have completed
this programme are eligible to continue on to a university of applied sciences'
master's degree programme in business. For second-cycle studies in universities
of applied sciences in Finland, three years' work experience is also required
(University of applied sciences act 351/2003, in Finnish)
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Graduation requirements
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Mode of
study
Full-time studies,
part-time studies, e-learning
Contact
persons
Head of the degree programme:
Mr Päivö Laine, tel. +358 20 124 5409, GSM +358 40 830 4175, e-mail: paivo.laine(at)seamk.fi
ECTS departmental
coordinator / International coordinator: Ms Ritva Leppänen, tel. +358 20 124
5420, GSM +358 40 830 2383, e-mail: ritva.leppanen(at)seamk.fi
Student counsellor: Ms Ulla
Autio, tel. 020 124 545, GSM 040 830 6067, ulla.autio(at)seamk.fi
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