STUDY INFORMATION PACKAGE

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Business and Administration

Engineering and Technology, Varkaus, Finland

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WELCOME TO SAVONIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES, VARKAUS

Savonia University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish institution of higher professional education and one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland offering a wide range of courses - both in Finnish and in English. Savonia University of Applied Sciences comprises eight schools which are located in the region of North Savo. One of them is located in Varkaus.

This information leaflet contains Business and Engineering courses in English on Varkaus Campus. These courses are provided in autumn 2014 and in spring 2015.

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International Coordinator Student Counsellor Tuula Linnas Irene Hyrkstedt

CONTACT ADDRESSES

Savonia University of Applied Sciences Mailing address:

Varkaus Campus P.O. Box 1000, FI-78211 VARKAUS, Finland

Visiting address:

Varkaus Campus

Osmajoentie 75, FI-78210 VARKAUS, Finland Internet: www.savonia.fi/eng

Ms. Tuula Linnas

Incoming Exchange Student Coordinator E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: +358 44 785 5790 Fax: +358 17 255 6763

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Study Information Package 2014 – 2015 for Exchange Students

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Student exchanges are always based on agreements between institutions – e.g. Erasmus or a bilateral agreement. If you are interested in studying as an exchange student at Savonia UAS at the School of Business and Administration or Engineering and Technology in Varkaus, please contact your home institution's International Coordinator first to find out more about student exchanges.

EXCHANGE STUDENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Internet

http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/en/about-savonia/international-cooperation/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange

International Student Services; Student Exchanges [email protected]

How to apply?

1) Contact the International Coordinator of your home university in order to find out if your

university has an agreement with Savonia University of Applied Sciences or see the web pages for partners.

2) get a nomination to Exchange Student from your home university

3) Fill in the application forms in mobility-online

d. Accommodation: Please contact the owner by email: [email protected]

4) Prepare the necessary appendices to

your application.

a. Transcript of Records in English b. Curriculum Vitae, CV

c. Learning Agreement d. Passport photo

5) Deliver the forms to the International Office of your university.

They will send your application to Savonia University of Applied Sciences International Mobility Affairs

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P.O. Box 88

FI-70101 KUOPIO, FINLAND

6) Savonia will send the acceptance letter to your university and it will be delivered to you.

7) Inform your incoming exchange campus coordinator (Tuula Linnas) about your arrival time to Finland and Varkaus.

8) We will organize an Introduction to WaLT-Campus and Studies on your first study week. Application deadlines:

Studies and Final Work with Thesis

Autumn term: April 30 Spring term: October 30

Practical Training

Autumn term: March 15 Spring term: September 15

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014 - 2015

The academic year is divided into two study periods / semesters. Both study periods have their own timetables. Student exchange is always either a full academic year or one semester.

Autumn semester

1 September – 19 December 2014

Orientation (compulsory):

1 – 2 September 2014

Autumn Break

13 – 17 October 2014

Christmas break

20 December 2014 - 3 January 2015

Spring semester

7 January 2015 - 29 May 2015

Orientation (compulsory):

7 January 2015

Winter break

2 – 6 March 2015

ORIENTATION DAYS

Orientation days are organized in Varkaus for International Business exchange students together with Industrial Management exchange students.

Orientation covers e.g.

 Introduction to Finland and Varkaus

 Introduction to Savonia UAS

 Introduction to Studies

 Timetables

 Library services, computers

 Documents concerning the exchange

 Student Housing Companies

 Presentation of Varkaus Campus

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STRUCTURE OF THE STUDIES IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

STUDIES IN COMMON

Business Studies _{Communications Studies} _{Methodological Studies}

Elective Studies (15 cr) Work Placement (30 cr) Thesis (15 cr) International Business International Marketing Management Internationalisation and Networking  Studies in Common

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STRUCTURE OF STUDIES IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

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SAVONIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Business and Engineering Varkaus

Autumn term 2014

Academic year 2014 - 2015

COURSES IN ENGLISH IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

JD12S1

Intercultural Business English, 5 cr

International Business Operations, 3 cr

Human Resource Management, 3 cr

Brand Building, 3 cr

Personal Selling and Customer Relationship

Management, 5 cr Profitability and Cost Management, 3 cr

JD13 and elective studies

Finnish for Working Life 5 op

English for International Business, 5 cr

COURSES IN ENGLISH IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

EIW12

Software Projects and Data

Management, 4 cr

Energy Technology, 3 cr

Transportation and Forwarding, 3 cr B2B Marketing / Principles of Customership, 4 cr EIW11 Customer Relationship Management, 5 cr ERP, 4 cr

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Spring term 2015

COURSES IN ENGLISH IN BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

JD12

Leardership and Teamwork, 3 cr

Implementation of International Trade, 3 cr

International Business Management, 5 cr

Business Development in Continuous Change, 5 cr

COURSES IN ENGLISH IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

EIW12

Project Management Tools, 4 cr

Implementation of Intenational Trade, 3 cr

Development of Manufacturing Systems, 4 cr

Quality Management and Engineering, 4 cr

Maintenance, 3 cr Manufactoring Automation, 4 cr Environmental Technology, 4 cr Co-operative Business Networks, 3 cr

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION VARKAUS

Varkaus is surrounded by lakes and waterways and it has about 23,400 inhabitants. Although the town seems to be dominated by factories, people can enjoy beautiful nature everywhere. Agriculture and forestry employ 0.4 %, industry and construction industry 43.1 %, services 54.7 % and others 3 %. Industrial development started in the 1800s. A power plant, a paper mill and a pulp factory were built at the beginning of the 1900s. In the last few decades the structure of industries has diversified. There are modern metal, electronics, and leather industries in the town. It can be truly said that in many branches of industry the local know‐how meets the highest international standards.

The greatest employers are the City of Varkaus, Stora Enso Oy (wood processing), Foster Wheeler Energia Oy (power plants), Regional Hospital, Andritz Oy, Warkaus Works Oy, Sahala Works Oy, AFT (Advanced Fiber Technologies).

HOW TO GET TO VARKAUS

The distance between Helsinki and Varkaus is 320 km. The easiest way to get to Varkaus is to take a plane from Helsinki to Varkaus. It takes only 45 minutes. See: http://www.flybe.com/.

You can also come by bus. Bus ticket (one way) costs apprx. 56 €. Please check the timetables on web site: http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/.

You can also come by train. Train ticket (one way) costs apprx. 56 €. Please check the timetables on web site: http://www.vr.fi/en/index.html.

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BEFORE ARRIVING TO VARKAUS

When a student plans to study in Varkaus, more information can be obtained from the Student Service Office of the school. Also, the Finnish Embassy in student’s country can be contacted.

If a student comes from outside the EU, the Finnish Embassy can be contacted to find out information about residence permits and visas or other licenses. If a student intends to bring his/her own car, the driving license must also be valid in Finland. Before leaving, the period of validity of the passport must be checked. Euros will also be needed. All insurances that a student might need during his/her stay in Finland must be arranged. There are no special regulations concerning vaccinations, but vaccination against tetanus is always recommended.

AFTER ARRIVING IN VARKAUS

Exchange students should inform the Incoming Student Exchange Coordinator

([email protected]) of their exact arrival date and time - and which flight, train or bus they will use. After a student has arrived in Varkaus, he/she must register him/herself with the school where he/she is going to study. The hostel and the police station must be informed of any change of residence. The Student Service Office can assist on these matters.

ACCOMMODATION

Savonia UAS does not have its own facilities for student accommodation. However, students staying in Varkaus may apply for accommodation in the hall of residence near the school. The hall of residence is a private property. You can apply to near campus dormitory by sending an email to

[email protected].

Students may alternatively apply for an accommodation in the other student housing units of the town of Varkaus. Application forms are available at Housing Office of Varkaus. A typical apartment includes rooms for 2 - 3 students (one student/room) with a shared kitchen and bathroom. The apartment buildings have laundry facilities and sauna.

The rent for the furnished apartment is about € 220/month and a one-month deposit must be paid.

You should contact the housing companies directly as soon as you get confirmation from Savonia

UAS. The Mobility Office will send the information about accommodation possibilities and the contact addresses together with the confirmation of exchange acceptance.

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Savonia University of Applied Sciences Business and Engineering Varkaus Varkaus Campus

P.O. Box 1000 (Osmajoentie 75) FI-78211 VARKAUS, Finland Phone + 358 44 785 5760 Fax + 358 17 255 6367