Are you looking for a kickstart to your higher education journey in Finland? Our Entrance Exam course is just what you need! Upon completing the course and possessing a language proficiency certificate, you become eligible to apply to Degree Studies in Information Technology at VAMK.
By successfully completing the course, you will be eligible to apply for the Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology through separate application in spring 2024 (for the autumn 2024 intake). This course can be studied online.
Benefits
- This course prepares students for higher education studies in Information Technology (BA degree in Engineering).
- It equips students with essential mathematical skills, a solid understanding of physics principles, and fundamental programming knowledge.
- Successful completion of the course grants eligibility for separate application to VAMK’s engineering program in Information Technology, opening doors to academic and career opportunities in the field. Check the admission requirements in more detail.
For whom?
- Students aiming to pursue higher education studies, particularly in the field of Information Technology (Engineering)
- Students desiring admission to VAMK’s engineering degree program in Information Technology, as successful completion of this course grants eligibility to apply in separate application.
- The prerequisite is that students must have general eligibility to higher education studies
Why come to study in Vaasa?
Our university is located in the heart of Vaasa, which has more energy technology related companies than any other city in the Nordic countries. In our region, more than 160 companies work in the field of energy technology, and about 25 % of the employees of the Finnish energy sector work here. The overall turnover of these companies is about 5 billion euros annually, and therefore it is well justified to say that Vaasa keeps the wheels of Finland’s economy rolling!
Learning outcomes
This is an entrance examination course for UAS studies in VAMK (Vaasa University of Applied Sciences). After passing the course, and if the student is eligible for UAS studies and fulfills the language requirements, the student can apply for the Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology through separate application in spring 2024 (for the autumn 2024 intake).
- After this course the student will have preparatory skills for studies at UAS level in the field of information technology engineering. The course consists of basic studies in mathematics, physics and information technology
- In the mathematics part of the course, we will take into consideration topics such basic arithmetics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers), decimal numbers, properties and basic operations of fractions, exponentiation and extraction of roots, calculating percentages, basic algebra, functions, polynomials, first order and quadratic equations, and basics of geometry and trigonometry.
- The physics part consists of kinematics (displacement, position, velocity), dynamics (forces, Newton II in 1D, acceleration), and kinetic and potential energy (power, work, energy).
- In the information technology part, we will learn the basics of procedural programming: variables, loops, if statements, operators and functions.
Content
- Mathematics: basic arithmetics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers), decimal numbers, properties and basic operations of fractions, exponentiation and extraction of roots, calculating percentages, basic algebra, functions, polynomials, first order and quadratic equations, and basics of geometry and trigonometry.
- Physics: kinematics (displacement, position, velocity), dynamics (forces, Newton II in 1D, acceleration), and kinetic and potential energy (power, work, energy).
- Information technology: basics of procedural programming: variables, loops, if statements, operators and functions
Mode of Teaching and Methods
- Self-paced online studies. The students get access to our Moodle learning platform in which the learning materials and activities can be found. The course can be completed independently.
Study Material
- Online material (video, links, exercises, etc)
Assessment
- Moodle exam points, Scale: Numerical 0-5, examinations
Schedule and Location
- 16.11.2023-15.12.2023, online course
Enrolment Instructions
Apply for the Entrance Exam Course in Technology on Studyinfo.fi
By completing this course at VAMK Open UAS, student is able to apply to Bachelor studies in Information Technology through separate application in spring 2024 (for autumn 2024 intake). Make note, that the course grade will be taken into consideration. In addition, the applicant must have a valid English language certificate and general eligibility to higher education studies.
N.B. There are no pre-requirements to complete the 5 ECTS course at VAMK Open UAS what so ever, applicants are admitted on the basis of first come, first served.
Further Information
Become a needed IT professional!
When information technology spreads into our lives, people are calling on you. In The Degree Programme in IT you can study for example software engineering and embedded systems.
The degree programme in Information Technology prepares you for demanding careers in the industry. You gain professional skills and a strong theoretical basis that are much needed in the rapidly changing environment.
Explore more about VAMK’s Information Technology, Bachelor of Engineering program
