Bachelor of Engineering, Informationa and Communications Technology

Degree Programme in ICT Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology Application period: 8 - 22 January 2020 Studies begin: Autumn 2020 Language: English Extent of programme: 240 ECTS Planned duration: 4 years

Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology Basic and professional studies Optional studies Practical training Bachelor’s thesis

160 ECTS 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 20 ECTS

Extent of studies

240 ECTS / 4 years

For further information: Study Counsellor Mr. Janne Ahtinen tel. +358 44 907 2071 janne.ahtinen@turkuamk.fi Turku University of Applied Sciences Joukahaisenkatu 3, 20520 Turku, Finland www.tuas.fi/ICT

Bachelor of Engineering, Information and Communications Technology Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deals with technologies, methods and tools such as software applications, data networks and cybersecurity, games and hitech electronic devices and systems. This degree programme offers you versatile opportunities as a future ICT professional.

An ICT engineering graduate has wide and practicallyoriented fundamental knowledge and skills. After graduation, you are able to follow and contribute to the development of your field. Your studies will strengthen your capabilities to promote life-long learning, your language and communication skills, and prepare you for working in international environment.

Study contents The curriculum consists of basic, professional and optional studies as well as practical training and a Bachelor’s thesis project.

Basic studies contain fundamentals of science and ICT, language and communication courses, and coaching in study skills. Professional studies focus mainly on more advanced topics in our ICT competence tracks and their applications, as well as business and entrepreneurship topics. The competence tracks are: • Data Networks and Cybersecurity studies focus on designing, operating and managing various wired and wireless networks. The students will also encounter topics such as network configuration, cybersecurity and IT services.

• Embedded Software and IoT focuses on design and implementation of network connected microcontroller systems such as fitness devices, mobile phones, robots #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.

and future vehicles. The studies include both hardware and software design in wired and wireless environment.

• An engineer specialized in Game and Interactive Technologies has the ability to create technology and art interfaces ranging from playful user interface design and gamification to high-end entertainment games.

• Health Technology studies combine competence in ICT and healthcare sector. The studies include user-oriented design, product development for medical devices, healthcare industry know-how and information system design. Application areas include e.g. personal care aids and health care information systems.

• Software Engineering and Project Management studies concentrate on mobile and web development as well as on project management and software industry In addition to technical knowledge, studies cover also project productization and project management aspects.

The studies typically contain several real-life research and development projects that are implemented together with local companies. The learning process is supported by lectures, laboratory exercises, virtual courses, seminar presentations, and individual tutoring.

Studying with us, you will participate in a lot of teamwork, laboratory work, and project work. We value problem-based learning, and incorporate our students in hands-on projects from the beginning. Read more: www.tuas.fi/ICT