Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Communications Technology_Data Networks and Cybersecurity

Data Networks and Cybersecurity Bachelor Engineering Bachelor ofof Engineering in Information and Communications Technology

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Deadline to make a request for application via Edunation by 29 February 2020: https://www.edunation.co/studyinfinland/ universities/turku-university-of-applied-sciences/#overview Studies will start beginning of September 2020

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Deadline to make a request for application via Edunation by 15 August 2020: https://www.edunation.co/studyinfinland/ universities/turku-university-of-applied-sciences/#overview Studies will start Mid-February

The Bachelor´s degree program in ICT provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to manage and operate computer systems in the digital environment. The program offers you versatile opportunities as a future ICT professional. In the studies, you will achieve broad expertise needed in the ICT area.

Objectives An engineer specialized in Data Networks and Cybersecurity studies designing, operating and managing various wired and wireless networks. The students will also encounter topics such as network configuration, cybersecurity and IT services. Graduates will find employment, for example, as network and system specialists, in various IT service or network service providers and data center industries.

Structure and Schedule The curriculum consists of basic and professional studies as well as practical training and a Bachelor’s thesis project. Basic studies contain Basics of ICT, language and communication courses, and coaching in study skills. General professional studies focus mainly on topics such mathematics, physics and advanced communication skills.

Mandatory professional studies include courses DNC Intro module, Networking Theory and Skills, Wireless Communications, Cybersecurity for Networked Systems and Professional Networking or Cybersecurity R&D project. The advanced professional studies take place during the third and fourth year. The programme has strong connections to the ICT industry in Salo, and provides unique opportunities for students to network and interact with industry contacts during their studies in Salo.

Postgraduate study opportunities As a Bachelor of Engineering, you may apply to a wide selection of Master’s programmes in Finland or abroad. After two years of working experience post-graduation, you can apply for applied Master’s programmes at Universities of Applied Sciences.

#ExcellenceInAction Turku University of Applied Sciences is an inspiring community of 10,000 members – an innovative and multidisciplinary higher education institution, which creates international competitiveness and well-being for Southwest Finland. Our graduates are practice-oriented professionals with top competencies. #Innopeda is a learning method developed at TUAS. It is based on experimenting, sharing know-how, and combining different approaches.

With Innopeda we successfully connect teaching, research and development activities, internationality, and co-operation with working life.

Eligibility and selection criteria The applicant is eligible to apply if he/she has completed a qualification outside Finland that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the awarding country or with a non-Finnish higher education degree. Selection method is an SAT test or an interview.

Tuition fee and scholarship programme The tuition fee is 11 500 eur per academic year for non-EU/EEA students who start their studies in degree programmes offered in English. By completing 55 ECTS credits per year, the student will be refunded a third of the fee.

Structure for studies, 240 ECTS, 4 years Study contents Basic studies 90 ECTS • • • • • •

Working Life Skills for Engineers 1 (15 ECTS) Working Life Skills for Engineers 2 (15 ECTS) Engineering Tools 1, Choose one (15 ECTS) Engineering Tools 2, Choose one (15 ECTS) Engineering Tools 3 (15 ECTS) Project Skills and Entrepreneurship (15 ECTS)

Professional studies: Data Networks and Cybersecurity 75 ECTS • • • • •

DNC Intro module 15 Networking Theory and Skills 15 Wireless Communications 15 Cybersecurity for Networked Systems 15 Professional networking 15 OR Cybersecurity R&D project 15, depending your desired orientation

Optional Studies 30 ECTS Bachelor Thesis 15 ECTS Practical Training 30 ECTS Ask for more information: Program content: Ms Tiina Ferm, Curricula Manager, tiina.ferm@turkuamk.fi Questions concerning request for application: Edunation HK Ltd (TUAS partner) Ms Niina Virtanen, Engagement Specialist Phone: +358 45 808 9234, Email: niina(a)edunation.com TUAS has an agreement with Edunation for marketing TUAS degree programmes to target groups and forwarding applications to TUAS.

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Application period for the studies starting in autumn 2020