Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu Academic Year 2013–2014

Finland in Brief The head of state is the president, Mr Sauli Niinistö. In 2012, the volume of exported goods was 57 billion euros. The largest export sectors were metal, machine and transport epuipment industry products (32,4%), chemical industry products (23.4%), electric and electronics industry products (13.4%), and forest industry products (12.9%). Finnish Customs: Foreign Trade 2012 Pocket StatisticsForeign Trade 2012 Pocket Statistics National languagesFinnish and Swedish Area km 2 Population ( ) 5,426,674 Population density ( ) 17.9 people/km 2 Population of Helsinki, the capital ( ) Constitution 731/1999; Pinta-alat ja asukastiheydet 2013www.kunnat.net

Finland – History In 1155 the Swedish monarchy launched a crusade to Finland. A union with Sweden was to last for 600 years. In 1809 Finland was incorporated into the Russian Empire as Grand Duchy. In 1917 the Finns declared independence. Finland has been a member of the European Union since

Finland – Land of A Thousand Lakes 187,888 lakes, 5,100 rapids and 179,584 islands (98,050 of which are in lakes) Length of coastline 4,600 km (incl. 1,100 inlets) Largest archipelago in Europe Cultivated land 8% Forests 69% Water 10% Other 13% Area

Kymenlaakso Province Area 7,456 km 2 (1.9% of the country) Population 181,421 ( ) Density 35.2 people/km 2 Cities: Kouvola Kotka and Hamina Municipalities: Iitti Miehikkälä Pyhtää and Virolahti Pinta-alat ja asukastiheydet

Kymenlaakso Province Region Industrialised rapidly at the end of the 19th century Strong paper & pulp industry Good transport connections between east and west Famous for its beautiful river, Kymi, and also for its many garrisons

3 Matriculation examination 2 1 Vocational qualifications Vocational institutions and apprenticeship training Educational System in Finland Preschool 10 Compulsory education Age Basic education Specialist vocational qualifications Specialist vocational qualifications Work experience Bachelor ’ s degrees Universities of Applied Sciences UAS Master ’ s degree Universities Doctor Licentiate Master’s degrees Bachelor ’ s degree s Upper secondary school

Structure of Studies Degree programmes 210, 240 or 270 cr 1 cr equals 27 hours of student work Bachelor’s Thesis 15 cr Work Placement 30–88 cr Professional Studies 55–120 cr Basic Studies 55–90 cr Free-choice Studies 15 cr

Kymenlaakson ammattikorkeakoulu (Kyamk) A multidisciplinary institute of higher education that produces high-quality professional expertise in close co-operation with working life and other organisations of education, training, and research. Owned by South-Eastern Finland’ s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. Rector and Managing Director Mr Petteri Ikonen Vice Rector and Deputy Managing Director Ms. Mirja Toikka Service Director Ms. Pirkko Rautaniemi Financial Manager Mr Tero Tallinen Turnover €31 million ( ) Permanent staff 377 ( ) 27 degree programmes, 7 of which are master level programmes Students total app. 4,132 ( )

South-Eastern Finland’s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. South-Eastern Finland’s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. owns Kymenlaakso and Mikkeli Universities of Applied Sciences. South-Eastern Finland’s University of Applied Sciences Ltd. is owned by the municipalities Kotka, Kouvola, Iitti, Mikkeli and Savonlinna. The Managing Director is by turns the rector of Kymenlaakso UAS or the rector of Mikkeli UAS. At the moment the Managing Director is Mr Heikki Saastamoinen from Mikkeli UAS. The Chairman of the Board of Management is Mr Jussi Lehtinen, who represents Kymenlaakso Region

Vision 2015 Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences is an achiever of success: a first-rate modern, international higher education institution where we succeed together. Values Our Target Value, high professional expertise, is based on trust co-operation skills adaptability

The Undertaking, Profile and Specialisations of Kyamk Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences focuses on education and RDI activities that improve the area’s economic structure. Kyamk’s profile is based on expertise in international affairs and Russia, working in co-operation with the field of higher education and the business world (LCCE). Kyamk specialises in environmentally friendly energy sources and their use competitive logistics and sea transport and their safety user-driven well-being and planning services

The Undertaking, Profile and Specialisations of Kyamk Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences and Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences constitute a strategic higher education unit with one owner. During the agreement period, the two UASs will jointly focus on integration and synergy of support services co-operation with Russia joint Master School for Master’s programmes

Fields of study The fields of study at Kyamk are: Technology and Transport Director of education, Mr. Olli Ervaala Social and Health Care Director of education, Ms. Päivi Mäenpää International Business and Culture Director of education, Ms. Marja-Liisa Neuvonen-Rauhala Common Core Studies Director of education, Ms. Seija Aalto

Students by education Statistics Seafaring and Logistics Technology Design and Media Health Care Business Social Care

Campuses Kouvola Kasarminmäki Campus Business Design and Media Social and Health Care Kotka Metsola Campus Technology Seafaring and Logistics Jylppy Campus Social and Health Care

Kasarminmäki Campus, Kouvola Degree Programmes and Titles Bachelor’s Programmes Bachelor of Business Administration Multilingual Management Assistants Business Management Bachelor of Culture and Arts Design Restoration Bachelor of Engineering Construction Engineering Bachelor of Health Care Nursing (Health Care) Bachelor of Social Services and Health Care Elderly Care Students app. 1750

Kasarminmäki Campus, Kouvola Degree Programmes and Titles Bachelor’s Programmes – taught in English Bachelor of Culture and Arts Design Bachelor of Business Administration International Business Master’s Programmes Master of Culture and Arts Design ‒ taught in English Master of Business Administration International Business Management ‒ taught in English Master of Social Servies Social Services

Jylppy Campus, Kotka Degree Programmes and Titles Bachelor’s Programmes Bachelor of Healt Care Emergency Care Nursing Naprapathy Bachelor of Social Services Social Services Master’s Programmes Master of Health Care or Master of Social Services Health Promotion Health Promotion – taught in English Students app. 850

Metsola Campus, Kotka Degree Programmes and Titles Bachelor’s Programmes Bachelor of Engineering Automation Engineering Boat Technology Construction Engineering Energy Engineering Information Technology Logistics Marine Technology, Maritime Engineer Bachelor of Marine Technology Marine Technology, Master Mariner Bachelor of Business Administration Business Logistics Students app. 1500

Metsola Campus, Kotka Degree Programmes and Titles Master’s Programmes Master of Engineering Technology Administration Master of Marine Technology Marine Administration

International Affairs Kymenlaakso UAS has an extensive network of partner universities and institutes of higher education around the world. Over 100 partner universities in 30 countries in Europe, Russia, South and North America, the Baltic Countries and Asia. The most important programmes: ERASMUS and First Student and staff exchange schemes and educational cooperation projects International work placements Courses taught in a foreign language Comprehensive foreign language training Internet pages:

Student Exchange Students usually study abroad for one or two semesters App. 130 incoming/outgoing students annually Exchange to app. 20 countries annually Work placements to several countries

Education in English The following Programmes are taught entirely in English: Degree Programme in International Business 210 cr Degree Programme in Design 240 cr Master Level Programme in International Business Management 90 cr Master Level Programme in Health Promotion Master Level Programme in Design Project based education is taught in English in Design, Media, and Technology according to demand

Library and Learning Technology Services The Library and Learning Technology Services supports teaching and learning as well as research, innovation, and development activities. In addition to traditional library services, the unit provides support for web-based teaching and learning. The services are mainly intended for the students and staff of the Kymenlaakso and Mikkeli Universities of Applied Sciences, and our contracting parties. The libraries are, nevertheless, open to all, and the library services are also available for outside customers with certain limitations. The library and learning technology services for Kymenlaakso and Mikkeli Universities of Applied Sciences are offered by South-Eastern Finland’s University of Applied Sciences Ltd

Training Services Kymenlaakso UAS offers various educational services for companies and communities. open university of applied sciences specialisation studies language examinations labour market training continuing education company-specific seminar and training services career and recruitment services

Research, Development and Innovation R&D&I in Kymenlaakso UAS is focused on the development of the Kymenlaakso region. R&D&I activities include a wide variety of multidisciplinary research projects (technology transfer, research activities, specialist services, market research, EU projects, product development, laboratory tests). Projects are completed in cooperation with research organisations, companies, municipalities and other partners. Funding comes from various sources such as ministries, companies, municipalities and Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation)