Degree Programme in Cultural Management (In Finnish)
Specialisations
- Media Management
- Socio-cultural Work (Music)
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Culture and Arts
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
Seinäjoki UAS's common practices are observed in the assessment and recognition of prior learning (RPL). The final thesis and Maturity Test are not included in the RPL process. Other studies can either be replaced by courses of equivalent content or other acquired expertise. Studies completed in other institutions may also be incuded in the optional and elective studies.
To receive credit for the practical training for prior work experience a report must be submitted to the degree programme according to the practices observed. Previously acquired expertise expires in 10 years. The teacher who processes the applications may request additional information or demonstration of prior learning, if necessary. The following are used to assess prior learning:
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Certificates from courses or other training of similar content
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Interviews with the student in question and written reports
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Job references and additional information acquired from
employers
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Skills test if necessary
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Comparison of the above to the goals petaining to competence in
the course(s) in question
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see
the
Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.
Pedagogical approach
Teaching in the Degree Programme in Cultural Management involves project-based learning whereby it prepares students for the working world as early as the first year of study. Individual courses are integrated into larger productions. The teacher functions as the students' mentor helping them throughout their entire academic career to achieve the goals they have set for their professional career.
A variety of teaching methods are used in the programmes to support students' professional development, readiness for the working world and professional expertise. Students work in small groups, listen to lectures by experts, visit companies in the field, do assignments, work in projects and obtain practical experience in real work environments.
The Basic Studies are common to all students regardless of line of specialisation. They introduce students to the foundations of studies in production, language studies and develop students' social skills.
Teaching in the Professional Studies for the Line of Specialisation in Media Management concentrates on media technology, project management and media production skills and other related expertise.
Teaching in the Professional Studies for the Line of Specialisation in Socio-cultural Work concentrates on the theoretical framework of socio-cultural work, methods for fostering creativity, and the organisation of event management.
Practical training (45 credits) in the working world is also a part of the programme. Students also choose 15 credits of elective courses and do a final thesis (15 credits). The Degree Programme in Cultural Management has strong international networks, which offer students the opportunity to study or do their practical training abroad.
Profile
of the programme
Courses in the programme are primarily held in Frami (in Seinäjoki Technology Centre). However, the local centre for rhythm music, Rytmikorjaamo, is also used as a learning environment where the Degree Programme in Cultural Management has its own teaching facilities. The SeAMK- web TV is also used as a learning environment in addition to the other teaching facilities. Students have the opportunity to do their compulsory practical training with SeAMKTv's productions.
Track
alternatives
The Line of Specialisation in Socio-cultural Work places emphasis on the use of music. Collaboration is strongly emphasised in the programme. Students graduating from this programme receive qualifications as counsellors and project managers in youth work, culture, social work and recreation work. Students will also have the readiness they need to work in demanding duties pertaining to the production of events.
The courses in the Line of Specialisation in Media Management are similar to those in the degree programmes in communications in other universities of applied sciences. Students graduating from Seinäjoki UAS’s Line of Specialisation in Media Management may work in production companies, as entrepreneurs, in the public service media and as production managers of contract productions.
Key
learning outcomes
The Line of Specialisation in Socio-cultural Work produces modern experts of culture and collaboration. Teaching encourages students to find ways to create a sense of community and empower others through music. Students will be competent in working as managers of development projects, e.g. village development projects. Students also become familiar with how to organise a musical event and acquire competence as producers of events.
Teaching in the Line of Specialisation in Media Management produces experts who know how to analyse, plan, develop and execute media productions that utilise electronic media. Upon completion of the studies, students will be familiar with the possibilities and limitations of different elements of media. They will possess the knowledge and skills needed to create commercially profitable productions.
Occupational profiles
Cultural Managers work in various areas of cultural management in the public, private and third sectors. The essence of productivity lies in project management proficiency, excellent social skills, and the understanding of the profit-generation concept. The programme provides students with a general overview of the fields of culture and media and the professional know-how needed to work in demanding job positions that call for expert knowledge, e.g. large cultural events or film production.
Access to
further studies
Students may apply to
complete their master's degree in the field of Cultural Management (See act
351/2003 concerning Finnish universities of applied sciences, 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.
Contact
persons
Head of the degree programme:
Mr Esa Leikkari, tel. +358 40 830 4270, e-mail: esa.leikkari(at)seamk.fi
ECTS departmental
coordinator / International coordinator:
Ms Eija Pennanen, tel. +358 40 830
4272, e-mail: eija.pennanen(at)seamk.fi
Student counsellor:
Ms Tuija
Huusko, tel. +358 40 830 4227, e-mail: tuija.huusko(at)seamk.fi
