Study Guide

Degree programme description

You can choose complementary competence studies from a wide range of Xamk Master School’s common studies based on your interests.?These common studies cover courses both in Finnish and English and include the following:??

- Research and development?
- Management, leadership and entrepreneurship?
- International working environments?
- Information, digital services and networks.?

You can also choose complementary competence studies from other universities provided that they are offered as master’s degree level studies.

If you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree programme, they can be accredited as part of your studies. More information is provided by the Degree Programme Coordinator.?

RDI and cooperation with world of work

The degree programme is multidisciplinary, providing you with the opportunity to meet professionals from various fields during your studies. Together with your teachers, they aim to encourage critical thinking and improve your argumentation skills. As a result, you do not only gain new perspectives to your own field, but also contribute to the development of other fields. The networks created with experts during the studies are also a considerable advantage for you after graduation. This is something that students graduating from Xamk Master School consider one of the most important aspects of the education.

At Master School, you learn to retrieve and process field-specific research data and apply it to your own work. Learning is research-based, development-oriented and aimed at promoting innovation. You can also carry out research work and other assignments as part of Xamk’s research, development and innovation (RDI) projects. RDI specialists are an essential part of Xamk Master School, building bridges with the world of work. Among Finnish universities of applied sciences, Xamk stands out as the largest in the field of RDI activities. The total number of ongoing projects per year is nearly 200.

Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks

As the?programme?is arranged by means of?blended learning, it enables studying?while working. However, having?a?job is not?a requirement for?starting the studies.?The studies include?on-campus lessons and?online?studies. You can study?independently?and in?groups.?It is possible to usefully integrate?course?assignments into your own work and the activities of your employer.??

At the beginning of your studies, you prepare a personal study plan (PSP) which helps you make choices related to the studies, practical training, master’s thesis and international activities. Your Studies Coordinator supports you in preparing the personal study plan. Studying at Master School provides you with the opportunity to build the career path of your choice, in line with your own objectives.

Student wellbeing is a top priority at Xamk, and we support students in different ways in all matters related to their studies. Our entire staff ranging from the Studies Coordinators, Student Wellbeing Advisors, Study Counselling Psychologists, student healthcare personnel and University Chaplain are committed to ensuring your wellbeing.

BYOD –?Bring?Your?Own?Device?

According to Xamk’s BYOD policy, students must bring and use their own devices on campus. More information is available on Xamk website.?