The degree programme leads to a higher education degree which is a second cycle Master-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 7.

Specific admission requirements

Please see the website www.seamk.fi/hakeminen

Application and instructions are in Finnish language for the degree programmes taught in Finnish.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (RPL)

The Head of Degree Programme, Student counsellor, and when necessary, the teacher of the course in question are responsible for RPL. Their task is 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.

Project studies and the final thesis are not observed in RPL.

According to the degree regulation, prior learning of a subject expires in ten years.

Assessment is course-specific, defined by the teacher in question. Assessment methods are an exam (written or oral), practical assignment, a laboratory test, a field test or equivalent.

Qualification requirements and regulations

Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences.

Pedagogical approach

Social contructivism.

Profile of the programme

The Master's Degree Programme in Technology Competence Management is a university of applied sciences degree with close ties to the working world.

The purpose of the programme is to enrich students' professional expertise and to combine the development of training and the working world. The university of applied sciences master's degree grants students the same qualifications for job positions in the public sector as a master's in an academic university.

The Master's Degree Programme in Technology Competence Management is intended for engineers working in technology companies and organisations who wish to develop their skills in leadership and expertise and who aim to advance in their career. The purpose of the programme is also to expand and enhance the readiness of engineers to manage and develop expert organisations and to manage and carry out demanding development projects.

Key learning outcomes

Enrich professional expertise and management skills.

Occupational profiles

The graduates of the degree programme are prepared to manage and develop expert organizations and to manage and carry out demanding development projects.

Internationalization in the Degree Programme

Course Entreneurpreship in International Business Environment is mainly in English. In other courses there are some course books and other learning materials in English.

Access to further studies

Eligible for doctoral studies. Please see the general regulations on higher education studies

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

This programme is a part of our adult education. Students attend part-time and teaching takes place through various modes on weekends (Fri.-Sat.).

Contact persons

Technology Director Mr Pauli Huhtamäki, tel.:+358 (0)40 830 4151,
pauli.huhtamaki(at)seamki.fi

Students Affairs Office, tel.: +358 (0)20 124 5327 and +358 (0)20 124 4903,
tekniikka(at)seamk.fi

ops.seamk.fi - Kampusranta 11, 2.krs (Frami F), 60320 SEINÄJOKI - Puhelin: +358 20 124 5000 - Faksi: +358 20 124 5001 - opintotoimisto@seamk.fi