VAMK Ltd, University of Applied Sciences
Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK Ltd, University of Applied Sciences is an international higher education institution educating Bachelors of Business Administration, Engineering, Hospitality Management and Social Services as well as Registered Nurses and Public Health Nurses in Finnish, Swedish and English for the demanding needs of the working life.
VAMK Ltd is owned by the city of Vaasa, University of Vaasa, Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce and Hanken School of Economics.
In a limited liability company, the highest power of decision is vested in the General Meeting, where the shareholders exercise their power according to the voting rights of their shareholding. The Board of Directors, which is in accordance with the Limited Liability Companies Act, sees to the administration of the company and the appropriate organisation of its operations. The internal board, which is in accordance with the Polytechnics Act, will continue until the end of 2012. The rector of VAMK, with the support of the steering committee, acts as the Managing Director of Oy Vamk Ab.