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 included 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:

Certificates from courses or other training of similar content
Interviews with the student in question and written reports
Job references and additional information acquired from employers
Skills test if necessary
Comparison of the above to the goals pertaining 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 programme 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.

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 SUAS (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 SUAS TV productions.

Cultural Managers can work as event managers, e.g. in festivals, production managers, in different sectors of digital media management, project managers, counsellors in various fields of culture. As producers, students can work in production companies, as entrepreneurs, in the public service media and as production managers of contract productions.

Key learning outcomes

In Event Management the core skills are the overall expertise of event production, planning and executing of an event, budget and marketing. The emphasis is on the good command of project management.

Media Management concentrates on media technology, media production skills and other related expertise. The core skills are business and project management. The programme produces experts who know how to analyse, plan, develop and execute media productions that utilise electronic media. Students will be familiar with various channels of digital and social 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

Students graduating from the programme work in public, private or in the third sector. The core skills are project management, social skills, and understanding 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.

Internationalization in the Degree Programme

The Degree Programme in Cultural Management emphasizes internationality. There is an international study module (30 credits) which is held in spring semester. This module is mainly meant for mobility students, but the second and third year’s students of the degree programme can also participate. Students have a possibility to carry out a part of their studies abroad. Also practical training or a part of it can be done abroad. The best time going abroad to study or to have a practical training is the spring semester of the second year of study or the third year of study. The material and publications used in courses are international.

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).

Structure of the studies

The Basic Studies concentrate on management studies, languages and social skills. This module is common to all students in Cultural Management.

Professional Studies in Media Management concentrate on the basics of media technology and project and production management.

Event Management concentrates on the entity of an event management.

Practical training (60 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.

The students of the degree programme are able to apply to multidisciplinary FramiPro studies, in which students can study one semester (30 credits) from the second year onward.

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

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