Master's Degree Programme in Development of Agriculture and Rural Enterprises (In Finnish)
Specialisations
There are no lines of specialization in this degree programme.
Qualification awarded
Master of Natural Resources
Level of qualification
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 and the teacher of the course in question are responsible for RPL. According to the degree regulation, prior learning of a subject expires in ten years. Assessment methods are an exam, practical assignment or equivalent.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Please see the Degree Regulations of Seinäjoki University of Applied
Sciences.
Pedagogical approach
During the studies constructivism is a main approach. Teacher is coaching students to ask for theoretical knowledge and use their working life experience to develop their competence. As a tools essays, practical assignments and various plans for real working life are used.
Profile of the programme
The studies are intended for ones who have Bachelor of Natural Resources degree in agriculture or forestry and needs advanced knowledge and skills to manage rural enterprises or otherwise want to improve their competence.
During the programme students will be introduced to the strategic thinking and strategic planning. They get understanding about process mapping and networking principles. Students get basic competence for management and planning of new business activity or enterprise especially on branches typical to rural entrepreneurship.
Occupational profiles
The graduates from the degree programme are qualified to expert level to work in rural enterprises and, at colleges as well as in advising sector
Internationalization in the Degree Programme
Course literature has mainly international origin and is written in English.
Access to further studies
Eligible for doctoral studies. Please see the general regulations on higher education studies.
Structure of the studies
In the 60 ECTS Credit programme there is 15 cr compulsory studies (“Methods”, “Strategic management” and “Process mapping and network-oriented entrepreneurship”) which are taught during the first half year. In the spring 2014 starts 15 cr alternative studies, where the student needs to take two 5 cr courses (10 cr). Last two courses are taught in autumn 2014.
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 and instructions for graduates at Intra..
Mode of study
Mode of study
Part-time studies are expected to last ca. two years. Teaching takes place 2-3 days at a time on every three or four week (Wed. – Fri. or Thur. - Sat.).
Contact persons
Head of degree programme:
Jussi Esala, 040 830 7473, jussi.esala(at)seamk.fi