Current Newshttp://www.puv.fi/en/news/2013-06-18T23:13:23+00:00FeedCreator 1.7.6(BH) (info@mypapit.net)Applicants admitted to the DPs in International Business and Information Technology2013-05-28T10:04:26+00:002013-05-28T10:04:26+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2c77dfac945f4c77d11e29ee7453d172bfeb3feb3juha.vierola@vamk.fi (Juha Vierola)New students have been admitted to the degree programmes in International Business and Information Technology. Results of admission have been posted to all applicants on 28 May 2013. Estimated delivery time outside Finland is 2 weeks.
Admitted applicants should confirm their study places by 30 July 2013 at the latest. Studies commence on 2 September 2013.
Intake for International Business was 60 applicants and for Information Technology 49 applicants.
]]>New students have been admitted to the degree programmes in International Business and Information Technology. Results of admission have been posted to all applicants on 28 May 2013. Estimated delivery time outside Finland is 2 weeks.
Admitted applicants should confirm their study places by 30 July 2013 at the latest. Studies commence on 2 September 2013.
Intake for International Business was 60 applicants and for Information Technology 49 applicants.
]]>Additional Application to the DP in Information Technology2013-05-28T08:11:54+00:002013-05-28T08:11:54+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2c76e423b6f8ac76e11e28784ab4389f8e516e516juha.vierola@vamk.fi (Juha Vierola)Those who were not admitted in the joint application still have an opportunity to commence studies in September 2013. 15 study places are still available in the degree programme of Information Technology.
Application period is 28 May - 1 August 2013. Admission criteria and application form can be found on our website.
]]>Those who were not admitted in the joint application still have an opportunity to commence studies in September 2013. 15 study places are still available in the degree programme of Information Technology.
Application period is 28 May - 1 August 2013. Admission criteria and application form can be found on our website.
]]>Silver and bronze prizes for VAMK`s mechanical engineering students2013-05-27T07:22:28+00:002013-05-27T07:22:28+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2c69e2ff23f14c69e11e2be460306fa5b8bd48bd4eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)VAMK`s mechanical engineering students achieved excellent results again, now in a design competition where they won the second and the third prize. Student team VAMK Tiimi 4, consisting of four 2nd year students in mechanical engineering Antti Leppälä, Sebastian Sjökvist, Jussi Mäki-Saari and Antti Rautakorpi, got the silver medal and a nice prize of 1500 euros. The bronze medal winners were the team UnBendable Steel Cowboys consisting of three students coming from 3rd year course in mechanical engineering: Alexander Juustovaara, Mikael Jutila and Mika Heinilä. Their prize was 1000 euros.
The silver prize winner Team VAMK 4 with “New control unit design” idea.
VAMK`s 3rd prize winners with “Cloud gaming and UI Modernisation” idea.
All engineering students of VAMK and students of University of Vaasa had the great possibility to develop future factory concepts for Prima Power which is a leading specialist in machines and systems for sheet metal working. Their product offering in this field is one of the widest in the world and covers all applications for laser processing, punching, shearing, bending and automation. Future Factory Concept design competition aimed at developing new ideas for Prima Power products – how sheet metal working will look like in near future.
The competition time was 6.3. -16.5.2013. During this period the students had a possibility to visit the Prima Power factory in Kauhava and they also had two coaching workshops organized by Muova. Final presentations were given 29.4.2013 at University of Vaasa to a prestigious jury consisting of the CEO of Primapower Finland and several R&D managers of the company. The chairman of the jury was the “father” of the whole competition: Mr Esko Petäjä, R& D Manager of software and controls at Prima Power.
Prima Power is a leading specialist in machines and systems for sheet metal working.
Altogether 53 students and 13 teams participated in the competition. VAMK had five teams and three of them came from VAMK`s mechanical engineering department. The winner of the competition consisted of two MSc students from University of Vaasa and their first prize was worth 3000 euros. Three other teams got also special awards, 300 euros each and one team got a smart phone.
We can be very proud of VAMK`s mechanical engineering students performing so well in this tough competition. The results of the competition were very good and probably many of the ideas can be seen later in the future models of Prima Power machines. This type of competition is a modern way to co-create totally new types of solutions for metal industry.
We congratulate the winners and also Prima Power for finding such an innovative and modern way of doing product and concept design and also express our gratitude for giving such good prizes for the winners and other team, too. Hopefully we can have a new competition next year and perhaps some other companies in the region also find this possibility interesting in order to get new fresh ideas for their product and concept designing.
Text: Lotta Saarikoski, HOD in Mechanical Engineering Department Photos: Lotta Saarikoski and Prima Power
]]>VAMK`s mechanical engineering students achieved excellent results again, now in a design competition where they won the second and the third prize. Student team VAMK Tiimi 4, consisting of four 2nd year students in mechanical engineering Antti Leppälä, Sebastian Sjökvist, Jussi Mäki-Saari and Antti Rautakorpi, got the silver medal and a nice prize of 1500 euros. The bronze medal winners were the team UnBendable Steel Cowboys consisting of three students coming from 3rd year course in mechanical engineering: Alexander Juustovaara, Mikael Jutila and Mika Heinilä. Their prize was 1000 euros.
The silver prize winner Team VAMK 4 with “New control unit design” idea.
VAMK`s 3rd prize winners with “Cloud gaming and UI Modernisation” idea.
All engineering students of VAMK and students of University of Vaasa had the great possibility to develop future factory concepts for Prima Power which is a leading specialist in machines and systems for sheet metal working. Their product offering in this field is one of the widest in the world and covers all applications for laser processing, punching, shearing, bending and automation. Future Factory Concept design competition aimed at developing new ideas for Prima Power products – how sheet metal working will look like in near future.
The competition time was 6.3. -16.5.2013. During this period the students had a possibility to visit the Prima Power factory in Kauhava and they also had two coaching workshops organized by Muova. Final presentations were given 29.4.2013 at University of Vaasa to a prestigious jury consisting of the CEO of Primapower Finland and several R&D managers of the company. The chairman of the jury was the “father” of the whole competition: Mr Esko Petäjä, R& D Manager of software and controls at Prima Power.
Prima Power is a leading specialist in machines and systems for sheet metal working.
Altogether 53 students and 13 teams participated in the competition. VAMK had five teams and three of them came from VAMK`s mechanical engineering department. The winner of the competition consisted of two MSc students from University of Vaasa and their first prize was worth 3000 euros. Three other teams got also special awards, 300 euros each and one team got a smart phone.
We can be very proud of VAMK`s mechanical engineering students performing so well in this tough competition. The results of the competition were very good and probably many of the ideas can be seen later in the future models of Prima Power machines. This type of competition is a modern way to co-create totally new types of solutions for metal industry.
We congratulate the winners and also Prima Power for finding such an innovative and modern way of doing product and concept design and also express our gratitude for giving such good prizes for the winners and other team, too. Hopefully we can have a new competition next year and perhaps some other companies in the region also find this possibility interesting in order to get new fresh ideas for their product and concept designing.
Text: Lotta Saarikoski, HOD in Mechanical Engineering Department Photos: Lotta Saarikoski and Prima Power
]]>Graduation Ceremony On May 24, 20132013-05-13T09:15:56+00:002013-05-13T09:15:56+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2bbadb7b0ccdcbbad11e29de7adf7125e75cc75cceliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Time: Friday 24th of May, at 1 P.M. Place: Assembly Hall, Wolffintie 30
Programme
Viistäköön siipeni maata – Mika Billing, vocals, Marko Rantasalo and Jussi Valtonen, guitar Speech, Rector Tauno Kekäle Tähtipölyä – Mika Billing, vocals, Marko Rantasalo and Jussi Valtonen, guitar Issuing of Diplomas Issuing of Scholarships The Students’ Address - Minna Kivioja Honoring of the Retiring Members of Staff
Coffee – Restaurant Serveri
Welcome!
]]>Time: Friday 24th of May, at 1 P.M. Place: Assembly Hall, Wolffintie 30
Programme
Viistäköön siipeni maata – Mika Billing, vocals, Marko Rantasalo and Jussi Valtonen, guitar Speech, Rector Tauno Kekäle Tähtipölyä – Mika Billing, vocals, Marko Rantasalo and Jussi Valtonen, guitar Issuing of Diplomas Issuing of Scholarships The Students’ Address - Minna Kivioja Honoring of the Retiring Members of Staff
Coffee – Restaurant Serveri
Welcome!
]]>Tourism students in Denmark2013-04-30T06:16:15+00:002013-04-30T06:16:15+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2b15d7686a39eb15d11e2900c15587b12c85cc85celiina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)On a sunny Monday morning, the last week in April, 15 tourism students, head of department Peter Smeds and senior lecturers Heidi Hellström and Thomas Sabel travelled to Aalborg in Denmark. The trip was a part of the cooperation between Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences, the Dutch Hogeschool Utrecht and University College of Northern Denmark (UCN). As a part of the cooperation is one week, when students from the three schools cooperate on a tourism project. In VAMK this project is a part of the course ”Development of Tourism Products and Experiences”.
This week’s task was to come up with ideas about how to increase the number of international tourists in Aalborg. During the week, the teachers gave lectures on task related topics and the Aalborg tourism organization was visited. In addition a number of innovative learning methods were tested and international groups of students worked with ideas concerning the given task. The week culminated in the presentations of the ideas that the groups had come up with. A board of lecturers voted for the best idea.
“The week was very successful, educational and interesting”, said one of the students on her way back to Finland. Last year the week took place in Utrecht and next year Vaasa and VAMK will be the hosts.
Text: Heidi Hellström and Thomas Sabel
]]>On a sunny Monday morning, the last week in April, 15 tourism students, head of department Peter Smeds and senior lecturers Heidi Hellström and Thomas Sabel travelled to Aalborg in Denmark. The trip was a part of the cooperation between Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences, the Dutch Hogeschool Utrecht and University College of Northern Denmark (UCN). As a part of the cooperation is one week, when students from the three schools cooperate on a tourism project. In VAMK this project is a part of the course ”Development of Tourism Products and Experiences”.
This week’s task was to come up with ideas about how to increase the number of international tourists in Aalborg. During the week, the teachers gave lectures on task related topics and the Aalborg tourism organization was visited. In addition a number of innovative learning methods were tested and international groups of students worked with ideas concerning the given task. The week culminated in the presentations of the ideas that the groups had come up with. A board of lecturers voted for the best idea.
“The week was very successful, educational and interesting”, said one of the students on her way back to Finland. Last year the week took place in Utrecht and next year Vaasa and VAMK will be the hosts.
Text: Heidi Hellström and Thomas Sabel
]]>Finland´s most wanted job within the field of energy is open again2013-04-11T07:10:33+00:002013-04-11T07:10:33+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2a276e6ce7960a27611e29ea725ea1ecb131f131fsari.makisalo@vamk.fi (Sari Mäkisalo)
EnergyVaasa´s Energy Ambassador will travel around the world
The EnergyVaasa network is again on the hunt for a new Energy Ambassador. The person chosen for the Energy Ambassador position will work for leading cleantech companiesexporting their products and solutions all over the world. During September-October 2013 the Energy Ambassador will travel to ten countries to see how Finnish cleantech companies work with global energy solutions.
The Energy Ambassador’s mission is to travel to destinations chosen by the employing companies and share his/her experiences through a blog, a video blog and social media. Through these channels the public have a great opportunity to find out what effects the solutions have on the environment and even on the lives of people living in the target countries. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to look into international energy technology companies and to network with global top organizations. The application period ends May 5th 2013.
Last year the Vaasa region hired, together with the regions’ energy technology companies, an Energy Ambassador, who exceeded all expectations in his task to communicate about the region´s energy cluster. Today the knowledge of the region’s role as the Nordic leader in energy technology is widely spread. However, only a few recognize EnergyVaasa’s role as one of the most important drivers of the Finnish exports. That is why EnergyVaasa is again looking for an Energy Ambassador. After all, countries like Finland can´t manage without exports, and this is why EnergyVaasa is so important.
The companies that are involved in the Energy Ambassador campaign export up to 98,8 % of their products and solutions. EnergyVaasa stands for 12 % of the Finnish technology exports and 30 % of the Finnish energy technology exports. The demand for energy solutions is growing all over the world and Finnish companies respond to that demand by investing in innovations. Today, the Vaasa region has the best employment situation in all of Finland, and companies in the region recruit constantly more competent employees.
We stand behind the Energy Ambassador: Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK, Technology Centre Oy Merinova Ab, ABB, Citec, Cleantech Finland, Finnish Energy Industries, Ernst & Young, Leinolat Group, Municipality of Korsholm, Pohjalainen, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce, The Ostrobothnia Employment and Economic Development Office, Radisson Blu Hotels, Rannikko-Pohjanmaan yrittäjät, Recruitby.net, Siltaloppi Productions, The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries, T-Drill, Vacon, Vamp, Wapice, VEO, Wärtsilä, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK, City of Vaasa, Vaasan Sähkö, University of Vaasa, Vasabladet, VNT Management.
EnergyVaasa´s Energy Ambassador will travel around the world
The EnergyVaasa network is again on the hunt for a new Energy Ambassador. The person chosen for the Energy Ambassador position will work for leading cleantech companiesexporting their products and solutions all over the world. During September-October 2013 the Energy Ambassador will travel to ten countries to see how Finnish cleantech companies work with global energy solutions.
The Energy Ambassador’s mission is to travel to destinations chosen by the employing companies and share his/her experiences through a blog, a video blog and social media. Through these channels the public have a great opportunity to find out what effects the solutions have on the environment and even on the lives of people living in the target countries. The position offers an outstanding opportunity to look into international energy technology companies and to network with global top organizations. The application period ends May 5th 2013.
Last year the Vaasa region hired, together with the regions’ energy technology companies, an Energy Ambassador, who exceeded all expectations in his task to communicate about the region´s energy cluster. Today the knowledge of the region’s role as the Nordic leader in energy technology is widely spread. However, only a few recognize EnergyVaasa’s role as one of the most important drivers of the Finnish exports. That is why EnergyVaasa is again looking for an Energy Ambassador. After all, countries like Finland can´t manage without exports, and this is why EnergyVaasa is so important.
The companies that are involved in the Energy Ambassador campaign export up to 98,8 % of their products and solutions. EnergyVaasa stands for 12 % of the Finnish technology exports and 30 % of the Finnish energy technology exports. The demand for energy solutions is growing all over the world and Finnish companies respond to that demand by investing in innovations. Today, the Vaasa region has the best employment situation in all of Finland, and companies in the region recruit constantly more competent employees.
We stand behind the Energy Ambassador: Vaasa Region Development Company VASEK, Technology Centre Oy Merinova Ab, ABB, Citec, Cleantech Finland, Finnish Energy Industries, Ernst & Young, Leinolat Group, Municipality of Korsholm, Pohjalainen, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce, The Ostrobothnia Employment and Economic Development Office, Radisson Blu Hotels, Rannikko-Pohjanmaan yrittäjät, Recruitby.net, Siltaloppi Productions, The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries, T-Drill, Vacon, Vamp, Wapice, VEO, Wärtsilä, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences VAMK, City of Vaasa, Vaasan Sähkö, University of Vaasa, Vasabladet, VNT Management.
]]>Company visit to Hemgården – a local chocolate producer2013-03-13T12:28:59+00:002013-03-13T12:28:59+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e28bd994b5b7288bd911e2bb08a57d0860cbafcbafanna.sjoholm@vamk.fi (Anna Sjöholm)On Tuesday 12 March a group of exchange students taking the class English Conversation (Business Economics and Tourism) made a company visit to Hemgården, which is a local chocolate producing company focusing on making hand-made high-quality chocolate.
The company has recently moved their production facilities from Oravainen to the city centre of Vaasa. The new premises also include a factory shop in which the company’s products are sold. The owner of the company and host for the visit Kenny Sundqvist is a former student and graduate of VAMK. In addition to Hemgården, Sundqvist also runs a historical restaurant close to the battle-field in Oravainen. He runs both companies together with his girlfriend Suvi Mäntylä, who is also a graduate of VAMK.
During the visit to Hemgården the group heard about the company’s operations as well as how the chocolate is produced. - We were offered coffee and chocolate tea together with a wide selection of chocolate pralines to taste and enjoy, tells senior lecturer Camilla Harald.
While tasting the various flavours the group discussed chocolate production, ingredients and global chocolate varieties. The students were also given opportunities to ask questions as well as to share their own countries’ chocolate eating traditions.
The international chocolate tasting team enjoyed Hemgården's products.
Text and photos: Camilla Harald
]]>On Tuesday 12 March a group of exchange students taking the class English Conversation (Business Economics and Tourism) made a company visit to Hemgården, which is a local chocolate producing company focusing on making hand-made high-quality chocolate.
The company has recently moved their production facilities from Oravainen to the city centre of Vaasa. The new premises also include a factory shop in which the company’s products are sold. The owner of the company and host for the visit Kenny Sundqvist is a former student and graduate of VAMK. In addition to Hemgården, Sundqvist also runs a historical restaurant close to the battle-field in Oravainen. He runs both companies together with his girlfriend Suvi Mäntylä, who is also a graduate of VAMK.
During the visit to Hemgården the group heard about the company’s operations as well as how the chocolate is produced. - We were offered coffee and chocolate tea together with a wide selection of chocolate pralines to taste and enjoy, tells senior lecturer Camilla Harald.
While tasting the various flavours the group discussed chocolate production, ingredients and global chocolate varieties. The students were also given opportunities to ask questions as well as to share their own countries’ chocolate eating traditions.
The international chocolate tasting team enjoyed Hemgården's products.
Text and photos: Camilla Harald
]]>BusinessChance Business Idea Competition Rewarding Gala 22.3.2013-03-13T11:13:07+00:002013-03-13T11:13:07+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e28bcefb7030028bce11e2bec9a36acd73407e407eeliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)The competition was established now for the fifth time as a common competition by the Consortium of High Education in Vaasa. There was two competition categories – product and service and totally 21 teams registered into the competition. Three best ones will be rewarded in both categories.
Time: Friday 22.3.2013 at 9.00-10.30 am. Place: Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences, Wolffintie 30, Auditorium WB106.
Welcome to now more about our idea developing process and celebrate with the teams. Program enclosed (pdf).
]]>The competition was established now for the fifth time as a common competition by the Consortium of High Education in Vaasa. There was two competition categories – product and service and totally 21 teams registered into the competition. Three best ones will be rewarded in both categories.
Time: Friday 22.3.2013 at 9.00-10.30 am. Place: Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences, Wolffintie 30, Auditorium WB106.
Welcome to now more about our idea developing process and celebrate with the teams. Program enclosed (pdf).
]]>You still have time to apply for degree programmes in English!2013-02-11T11:39:55+00:002013-02-11T11:39:55+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2743fc1642d9c743f11e28f77e7a798570b7a0b7aeliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences offers two degree programmes in English during the application period of 7th January -12th February 2013. The application period is same for both Finnish and foreign students, only one application. Studies begin in autumn 2013.
- Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ects Specialised know-how in embedded systems, software engineering and telecommunication engineering as well as project learning in robotics and robosoccer.
- International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, 210 ects Specialisation in International Marketing and Foreign Trade, including a three-month stay abroad.
Eligibility: Those who have completed or are completing Finnish Matriculations examination, IB-, RP-examinations, vocational qualification of three years or non-Finnish qualification.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination (applicants with Finnish Matriculation Examination and IB-examination). Points in this admission group are 30 points from the school performance and 70 points from the entrance examination = 100 points.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination (applicants with non-Finnish certificates and Finnish applicants with vocational education). Points in this admission group are max. 100 points from the entrance examination.
]]>Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences offers two degree programmes in English during the application period of 7th January -12th February 2013. The application period is same for both Finnish and foreign students, only one application. Studies begin in autumn 2013.
- Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ects Specialised know-how in embedded systems, software engineering and telecommunication engineering as well as project learning in robotics and robosoccer.
- International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, 210 ects Specialisation in International Marketing and Foreign Trade, including a three-month stay abroad.
Eligibility: Those who have completed or are completing Finnish Matriculations examination, IB-, RP-examinations, vocational qualification of three years or non-Finnish qualification.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination (applicants with Finnish Matriculation Examination and IB-examination). Points in this admission group are 30 points from the school performance and 70 points from the entrance examination = 100 points.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination (applicants with non-Finnish certificates and Finnish applicants with vocational education). Points in this admission group are max. 100 points from the entrance examination.
]]>Need support for developing your business idea? Join Contact 2013 Fair!2013-01-17T06:04:35+00:002013-01-17T06:04:35+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2606bc4c45ba2606b11e2801779cf8dcafd35fd35eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)BusinessChance is an ongoing business idea competition for students of University of Vaasa and Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences. The aim of the competition is to find potential ideas for further development in BusinessFactory. There are competition categories for both products and services.
Enroll the competition by 28.1.2013 and register the final work by 14.2.2013 via web form you´ll find here: http://www.businessfactory.fi/chance-competition/. The business ideas are protected by confidentiality.
Join Contact 2013 Fair and visit Chance Idea Clinic!
The Contact 2013 Fair takes place
Time: on Tuesday, 22nd of January at 9.30- 15.00 Place: Fabriikki, University of Vaasa
If you have a promising business idea you can visit Chance Idea Clinic during the Contact 2013 Fair. There you have the possibility to present your idea and get instant feedback about it. Innovation Manager Petri Niinisalo and BusinessFactory Coordinator Timo Malin will be at the Chance Idea Clinic to offer you their services.
More information about the competition: Timo Malin tel. 0400 113950, timo.malin@vamk.fi
--- BusinessFactory is an innovation services -unit in University of Vaasa and Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences that has functioned in its current form since autumn 2011. Our aim is to support students and staff members to develop their business ideas into business.
]]>BusinessChance is an ongoing business idea competition for students of University of Vaasa and Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences. The aim of the competition is to find potential ideas for further development in BusinessFactory. There are competition categories for both products and services.
Enroll the competition by 28.1.2013 and register the final work by 14.2.2013 via web form you´ll find here: http://www.businessfactory.fi/chance-competition/. The business ideas are protected by confidentiality.
Join Contact 2013 Fair and visit Chance Idea Clinic!
The Contact 2013 Fair takes place
Time: on Tuesday, 22nd of January at 9.30- 15.00 Place: Fabriikki, University of Vaasa
If you have a promising business idea you can visit Chance Idea Clinic during the Contact 2013 Fair. There you have the possibility to present your idea and get instant feedback about it. Innovation Manager Petri Niinisalo and BusinessFactory Coordinator Timo Malin will be at the Chance Idea Clinic to offer you their services.
More information about the competition: Timo Malin tel. 0400 113950, timo.malin@vamk.fi
--- BusinessFactory is an innovation services -unit in University of Vaasa and Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences that has functioned in its current form since autumn 2011. Our aim is to support students and staff members to develop their business ideas into business.
]]>Application for degree programmes in English begins on January 7th, 20132013-01-02T10:59:06+00:002013-01-02T10:59:06+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e254cb6d930a6454cb11e2bdd22b3855d8c3fec3feeliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences offers two degree programmes in English during the application period of 7th January -12th February 2013. The application period is same for both Finnish and foreign students, only one application. Studies begin in autumn 2013.
- Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ects Specialised know-how in embedded systems, software engineering and telecommunication engineering as well as project learning in robotics and robosoccer.
- International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, 210 ects Specialisation in International Marketing and Foreign Trade, including a three-month stay abroad.
Eligibility: Those who have completed or are completing Finnish Matriculations examination, IB-, RP-examinations, vocational qualification of three years or non-Finnish qualification.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination (applicants with Finnish Matriculation Examination and IB-examination). Points in this admission group are 30 points from the school performance and 70 points from the entrance examination = 100 points.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination (applicants with non-Finnish certificates and Finnish applicants with vocational education). Points in this admission group are max. 100 points from the entrance examination.
]]>Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu (VAMK), University of Applied Sciences offers two degree programmes in English during the application period of 7th January -12th February 2013. The application period is same for both Finnish and foreign students, only one application. Studies begin in autumn 2013.
- Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering, 240 ects Specialised know-how in embedded systems, software engineering and telecommunication engineering as well as project learning in robotics and robosoccer.
- International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, 210 ects Specialisation in International Marketing and Foreign Trade, including a three-month stay abroad.
Eligibility: Those who have completed or are completing Finnish Matriculations examination, IB-, RP-examinations, vocational qualification of three years or non-Finnish qualification.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the combined points for previous school performance and the entrance examination (applicants with Finnish Matriculation Examination and IB-examination). Points in this admission group are 30 points from the school performance and 70 points from the entrance examination = 100 points.
50 % of the applicants will be admitted on the basis of the entrance examination (applicants with non-Finnish certificates and Finnish applicants with vocational education). Points in this admission group are max. 100 points from the entrance examination.
]]>Pre-reading material published for the degree programme in International Business2012-12-21T06:30:18+00:002012-12-21T06:30:18+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e24b37e34c43764b3711e2bc9f0bf8a5f18e838e83juha.vierola@vamk.fi (Juha Vierola)Pre-reading material for International Business entrance examination is Fiskars Annual report 2011 (PDF).
There will be an essay and multiple choice questions based on this pre-reading material. Applicants are expected to study pages 1 to 47 for the examination. The chapter on “Remuneration” ending on page 47 is the last page to study for the exam.
The applicant cannot take this material to the actual entrance exam and the material is not available for the applicant during the actual entrance exam.
More information on entrance examinations can be found on our website.
There will be an essay and multiple choice questions based on this pre-reading material. Applicants are expected to study pages 1 to 47 for the examination. The chapter on “Remuneration” ending on page 47 is the last page to study for the exam.
The applicant cannot take this material to the actual entrance exam and the material is not available for the applicant during the actual entrance exam.
More information on entrance examinations can be found on our website.
]]>Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!2012-12-20T12:12:24+00:002012-12-20T12:12:24+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e24a9e8333a0544a9e11e2863b5306dbe55cbb5cbbjarkko.ala-louvesniemi@vamk.fi (Jarkko Ala-Louvesniemi)
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]]>BusinessFactory organized BusinessChance Idea Camp2012-12-20T06:17:34+00:002012-12-20T06:17:34+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e24a6cf18553904a6c11e287b269872d785d805d80eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)15 students from VAMK and Vaasa University got support in developing their ideas for BusinessChance business idea competition on Thursday 13th of December.
In the beginning of the event Mårten Storbacka – the CEO of WE Tech Solutions and Antti Lahti – the Store Manager of Gigantti Vaasa described the innovation climate of their branches.
Both commented that there must be added value made for the customer also in small attempts. In Mårten’s words: WE Tech produces cost saves for the shipping with very specialized whole package services. According to Antti, Gigantti offers added value through small and unexpected supplementary service.
In the end the teams formed during the event presented their ideas and got some feedback and new thoughts for the meeting on Friday.
Text: Timo Malin
]]>15 students from VAMK and Vaasa University got support in developing their ideas for BusinessChance business idea competition on Thursday 13th of December.
In the beginning of the event Mårten Storbacka – the CEO of WE Tech Solutions and Antti Lahti – the Store Manager of Gigantti Vaasa described the innovation climate of their branches.
Both commented that there must be added value made for the customer also in small attempts. In Mårten’s words: WE Tech produces cost saves for the shipping with very specialized whole package services. According to Antti, Gigantti offers added value through small and unexpected supplementary service.
In the end the teams formed during the event presented their ideas and got some feedback and new thoughts for the meeting on Friday.
Text: Timo Malin
]]>Over 100 Students Participated in International Trade Fair2012-12-18T06:54:57+00:002012-12-18T06:54:57+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e248dfd5cb308648df11e294442ba2667147d547d5eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)In the first week of December the first-year business and data processing students at VAMK set up an international trade fair to introduce different companies and launch new products. The aim was to practice the use of English communication skills in a sales situation.
In teams the students developed a company and a product selection and a product launch for the fair. The developed products range was wide including many kinds of restaurants and cafes, food items as well as sports equipment together with computer products and services. Even exotic pets were seen. The displayers had prepared well for the event: the stands were nicely decorated and an ample selection of confectionary and drinks were offered to the fair visitors. In addition to brochures and fliers lots of samples had been brought in.
The premises on the third floor festival hall in Raastuvankatu offered nice surroundings for the event, but the available area was a little tight for a ground of 100+ people. The aisles became too crowded and it was occasionally difficult to hear what was said. However, there was a lot of talking and laughter as the participants talked about the products and companies and took part in lotteries, quizzes and games. People seemed to enjoy themselves and speak a lot of English while promoting their items!
Team Hattara.
Text: Päivi Auranen
]]>In the first week of December the first-year business and data processing students at VAMK set up an international trade fair to introduce different companies and launch new products. The aim was to practice the use of English communication skills in a sales situation.
In teams the students developed a company and a product selection and a product launch for the fair. The developed products range was wide including many kinds of restaurants and cafes, food items as well as sports equipment together with computer products and services. Even exotic pets were seen. The displayers had prepared well for the event: the stands were nicely decorated and an ample selection of confectionary and drinks were offered to the fair visitors. In addition to brochures and fliers lots of samples had been brought in.
The premises on the third floor festival hall in Raastuvankatu offered nice surroundings for the event, but the available area was a little tight for a ground of 100+ people. The aisles became too crowded and it was occasionally difficult to hear what was said. However, there was a lot of talking and laughter as the participants talked about the products and companies and took part in lotteries, quizzes and games. People seemed to enjoy themselves and speak a lot of English while promoting their items!
Team Hattara.
Text: Päivi Auranen
]]>Graduation Ceremony on Dec 21, 20122012-12-13T07:33:20+00:002012-12-13T07:33:20+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e244f75e7ecaec44f711e2b112793f90f0ca65ca65eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Time: Fri 21.12.2012 at 1 pm Place: Wolffintie 30, 65200 Vaasa, Festival Hall
Programme
Music – Satu Hiisvirta, flute, Veikko Siponkoski, guitar, Petri Judin, clarinet Speech, Rector Tauno Kekäle Music – Satu Hiisvirta, flute, Veikko Siponkoski, guitar, Petri Judin, clarinet Issuing of Diplomas The Student´s Address, Heli Kruger Honoring of the Retiring Members of Staff
Coffee - Restaurant Serveri
Welcome!
]]>Time: Fri 21.12.2012 at 1 pm Place: Wolffintie 30, 65200 Vaasa, Festival Hall
Programme
Music – Satu Hiisvirta, flute, Veikko Siponkoski, guitar, Petri Judin, clarinet Speech, Rector Tauno Kekäle Music – Satu Hiisvirta, flute, Veikko Siponkoski, guitar, Petri Judin, clarinet Issuing of Diplomas The Student´s Address, Heli Kruger Honoring of the Retiring Members of Staff
Coffee - Restaurant Serveri
Welcome!
]]>Test your idea and earn money – participate in BusinessChance competition!2012-11-20T06:45:25+00:002012-11-20T06:45:25+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e232dddd08b5c032dd11e2b4b1d37d6bf324522452eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Do you want test your idea, network yourself and earn some money and study credits… Participate in the BusinessChance business idea competition!
When you enroll by 30th November 2012, you`ll also have a chance to win the 250 euro Gigantti gift voacher.
]]>International vibes and interesting presentations at VAMK2012-11-19T07:33:18+00:002012-11-19T07:33:18+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e2321b63027cba321b11e2a1906ddcfa7880108010eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)Two international events were arranged for VAMK students on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
World View day -event attracted a lot of VAMK students.
World View Day
The day started with the traditional World View Day which was held in the Festival Hall at the City Campus. 34 exchange students from 14 different partner universities and 7 countries were challenged to make presentations of their home universities, cities and countries.
Event attracted a lot of VAMK students who were interested in hearing more about the VAMK partner universities. On the basis of the information given VAMK’s students have several good partner universities to consider when planning exchange period abroad.
Students from ESC Montpellier, France
Students from Hochschule Bremen, Germany
Erasmus 25-Year Anniversary Event
Erasmus mobility program celebrates its 25-year anniversary in 2012. International offices of the Institutes of Higher Education in Vaasa wanted to arrange an anniversary celebration in Tritonia Library.
The photo exhibition with pictures taken by present and former exchange students was opened at the beginning of the event. Exhibition can be found in the Tritonia Library (2nd floor) until the end of November.
Students enjoying anniversary cake
Photo exhibition at Tritonia
Photos: Tuija Tammi, Minna Hermanson, Harri Huusko
]]>Two international events were arranged for VAMK students on Wednesday, November 14, 2012.
World View day -event attracted a lot of VAMK students.
World View Day
The day started with the traditional World View Day which was held in the Festival Hall at the City Campus. 34 exchange students from 14 different partner universities and 7 countries were challenged to make presentations of their home universities, cities and countries.
Event attracted a lot of VAMK students who were interested in hearing more about the VAMK partner universities. On the basis of the information given VAMK’s students have several good partner universities to consider when planning exchange period abroad.
Students from ESC Montpellier, France
Students from Hochschule Bremen, Germany
Erasmus 25-Year Anniversary Event
Erasmus mobility program celebrates its 25-year anniversary in 2012. International offices of the Institutes of Higher Education in Vaasa wanted to arrange an anniversary celebration in Tritonia Library.
The photo exhibition with pictures taken by present and former exchange students was opened at the beginning of the event. Exhibition can be found in the Tritonia Library (2nd floor) until the end of November.
Students enjoying anniversary cake
Photo exhibition at Tritonia
Photos: Tuija Tammi, Minna Hermanson, Harri Huusko
]]>New study module “Creative strategic foresight” under construction2012-09-28T10:00:13+00:002012-09-28T10:00:13+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e209534bd35d34095311e2a7bdfd0da3d05d025d02sari.makisalo@vamk.fi (Sari Mäkisalo)Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) is involved in developing a study program in creative strategic foresight. This project is funded by EU (Lifelong Learning Programme) and there are partners from Denmark, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Spain and Finland. From Finland there are two universities involved: VAMK and Aalto University, Western Finland Design Center Muova.
VAMK`s principal lecturers Satu Lautamäki and Lotta Saarikoski attended a workshop of the project in Sofia held 24-27.9.2012. In this workshop the partners worked on finalizing the outlines of the 30 ECTS study module being developed in this EU project. The study module will consist of five courses and an innovation toolbox. Study module will be tested at each partner university during the academic year 2012-2013. In addition Satu Lautamäki presented the project and held a lecture on innovation management to students at the University for National and World Economy in Sofia.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Text and photos: Satu Lautamäki ja Lotta Saarikoski
]]>Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK) is involved in developing a study program in creative strategic foresight. This project is funded by EU (Lifelong Learning Programme) and there are partners from Denmark, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Spain and Finland. From Finland there are two universities involved: VAMK and Aalto University, Western Finland Design Center Muova.
VAMK`s principal lecturers Satu Lautamäki and Lotta Saarikoski attended a workshop of the project in Sofia held 24-27.9.2012. In this workshop the partners worked on finalizing the outlines of the 30 ECTS study module being developed in this EU project. The study module will consist of five courses and an innovation toolbox. Study module will be tested at each partner university during the academic year 2012-2013. In addition Satu Lautamäki presented the project and held a lecture on innovation management to students at the University for National and World Economy in Sofia.
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Text and photos: Satu Lautamäki ja Lotta Saarikoski
]]>BusinessFactory Kick off at Tritonia on 3.10. – welcome!2012-09-27T07:10:28+00:002012-09-27T07:10:28+00:00http://www.puv.fi/en/midcom-permalink-1e208726aaad0a2087211e2947c67451e292b662b66eliina.salmela@vamk.fi (Eliina Salmela)BusinessFactory IdeaLab supports higher education students in Vaasa in developing their entrepreneurship, innovation skills and business ideas into real business.
BusinessFactory IdeaLab organizes a Kick off -event for students.
Time: Wednesday 3.10.2012 at 14.00–16.00 Place: Academic Library Tritonia, Auditorium Nissi
You will get information about BusinessFactory while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Also the new BusinessChance –idea competition is announced in the same event. The Kick off event will be held in English. Free bus transportation is offered for students of VAMK and Hanken. The bus ride leaves from the Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1) at 13.25 and 13.45.
Welcome!
More information:
BusinessFactory coordinator Timo Malin, info@businessfactory.fi, tel. 040 011 3950
]]>BusinessFactory IdeaLab supports higher education students in Vaasa in developing their entrepreneurship, innovation skills and business ideas into real business.
BusinessFactory IdeaLab organizes a Kick off -event for students.
Time: Wednesday 3.10.2012 at 14.00–16.00 Place: Academic Library Tritonia, Auditorium Nissi
You will get information about BusinessFactory while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Also the new BusinessChance –idea competition is announced in the same event. The Kick off event will be held in English. Free bus transportation is offered for students of VAMK and Hanken. The bus ride leaves from the Vaasa City Hall (Senaatinkatu 1) at 13.25 and 13.45.
Welcome!
More information:
BusinessFactory coordinator Timo Malin, info@businessfactory.fi, tel. 040 011 3950
