P R O G R A M M E S I N B U S I N E S S

2019-2020

Checklist for new students

Apply for a residence permit

migri.fi

Participate in the orientation

programme kamu.uef.fi/orientation

Check course information on weboodi.uef.fi

Register as a student at UEF in

studyinfo.fi or in person

Other important websites

Student Union (ISYY) isyy.fi Language Centre uef.fi/kielikeskus Library uef.fi/kirjasto Student and Learning Services uef.fi/opintopalvelut Campus restaurants uef.fi/services/restaurants Finnish Student Health Services (YTHS) yths.fi

Apply for housing joensuunelli.fi

in Joensuu, and kuopas.fiin Kuopio

Find online guides in kamu.uef.fi

Schedule of the first week

TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

TIME PLACE PROGRAM

KUOPIO

10:00-12:00 Mediteknia, MD100

See details in

Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/orientation-for-international-students/

15:00-16:45 Mediteknia, MD100

See details in Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-

book/orientation-for-international-students/

JOENSUU

9:00-16:00 Carelia building, C1

See details in Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-

book/orientation-for-international-students/

WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

TIME PLACE PROGRAM

KUOPIO

9:00-12:00 Mediteknia, MD100

See details in

Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/orientation-for-international-students/

12:00-15:00 Snellmania Information Market and visit to library

15:00-16:00 Mediteknia, MD100

See details in Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/orientation-for-international-

students/

JOENSUU

9:00-12:00 Carelia building, C1

See details in Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/orientation-for-international-

students/ 12:00-15:00 Metria, lobby Information Market

THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

TIME PLACE PROGRAM

KUOPIO

8:30-11:00 Mediteknia, MD100

See details in

Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/orientation-for-international-students/

11:00-15:00 Canthia CA103 and Mediteknia MD101 IT workshops

JOENSUU

9:00-11:00 Carelia building, C1

See details in Kamu https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-

book/orientation-for-international-students/

FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

TIME PLACE PROGRAM

KUOPIO

10:00-11:00 Microteknia, E14+15

Business School info for

International Business and Sales Management and Innovation Management programmes

11:00-12:00 Microteknia, E14+15 International Business and Sales Management: Field-specific

session

MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

TIME PLACE PROGRAM

KUOPIO

10:00-11:00 Microteknia, E27 Innovation Management: Field-specific session

INVITATION

Brunch for New Students

Tuesday 3 September 2019

at 12 o’clock

in Kuopio Snellmania, 1st floor, Yliopistonranta 1 E

in Joensuu Metria, 1st floor, 1. krs, Yliopistokatu 7

You are most welcome to get together

for socialising and making friends!

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS STUDIES

Business School´s greetings

Dear new Business Student,

you are warmly welcome to study at the University of Eastern Finland Business School, where learning and students are the core of

our existence! An active interaction between you and your teachers will play a key role in your studies along with modern teaching

technology, assuring you the possibility to exploit the best expertise of business on both our campuses, Kuopio and Joensuu.

I encourage you to make the most of the diverse range of minors at our university. Your degree structure allows you to build

individual knowhow to support your major, and to prepare you for the future. Our goal is to inspire and challenge you for life -

long-learning, and to exceed your own boundaries!

Business is international. Our university offers its students plenty of opportunities for student exchange all over the world. I truly

recommend you to include an international exchange to your studies.

Again, welcome to our business community at the University of Eastern Finland!

Saara Julkunen

Associate Professor in International Sales

Head of Business School

Tutors´ greetings

ESSI KIRILO

Hello! My name is Essi, I’m 24 years old, and I’m a master’s student majoring in Innovation Management. I’m originally from

Nokia, I’ve lived in Tampere for a couple of years now and did my bachelor’s there. I visited Kuopio for the first time ever when I

moved last autumn. I chose Kuopio because of the international master’s programme and possibility to study innovation

management. Kuopio has been a positive surprise, and there is a lot to do whether you are into sports or something else. I highly

recommend everyone to be active with getting to know people as there is such an amazing student community in Kuopio and

attend different student events, there is a lot to choose from. See you in the fall!

ASTA LIUKKONEN

Hey you there! My name is Asta and I’m one of the tutors of Innovation Management and International Business and Sales

Management master’s programmes. My major is Innovation Management and since I’ve always been interested of psychology, I

chose work and organization psychology as my minor. Getting accepted to master studies to UEF was a dream come true and I

have enjoyed my studies here. The first year of master’s studies gave me a lot of professional knowledge, wonderful experiences

and bunch of new friends.

On my leisure time you can find me working out in CrossFit gym, hanging out with my friends or for instance watching Kalpa’s ice

hockey match. I encourage you all to be active with your studies, enjoy your free time and participate in all kinds of student events,

since the events are a great way to make new friends and build up your professional network. Welcome to UEF!

HOW TO STUDY AT THE UEF?

Personal study plan

All new students make a personal study plan in the beginning of their studies. It is a tool for planning your studies and setting up

your goals. With the help of your plan, you get closer to your goals and the choices related to your studies become visible. You can

clarify your decisions by planning your studies and you will be able to avoid overlapping courses. Your personal study plan will

shape up as your studies proceed. In addition to the schedule of the studies, you can examine also your goals and learning in your

plan. The syllabus and the degree structure of your major are the basis for your plan.

Your personal study plan is updated in WebOodi as your studies proceed and it becomes a useful tool for planning your studies

and for controlling your study time. The key in planning your studies is that your choices, like the possible minor, practical training

or possible studies abroad, are related to your own goals in the Master´s degree. Also a realistic scheduling is an important aspect to

keep in mind.

Practical training and international exchange

You can include practical training in your studies. Your job description during your practical training must correspond tasks to

which the Master´s degree gives the competence for. Practical trainings of Master´s degree students typically include tasks such as

demanding customer service, development or reporting tasks.

University of Eastern Finland offers multiple possibilities for degree students to complete a part of your studies in some university

abroad. Please find more information on student exchange, traineeships abroad, and other possibilities for internationalization at

UEF KAMU Student handbook https://kamu.uef.fi/en/opkirja-kategoriat/study-abroad/

Registering for courses and examinations

You must register for the courses at least a week before the teaching begins. The registration is done in WebOodi. Students plan

their own timetables themselves. The course descriptions, timetables and also possible changes to timetables and rooms are

updated in WebOodi. Therefore, following WebOodi is highly recommended!

Students must register for all examinations at least ten days before the exam in WebOodi. This registration is compulsory and

belated registrations are not accepted.

Informing the students

Registering for the courses in WebOodi is vital as the teachers send info about course material and other things related to

completing the course through WebOodi. Students must take care that they have a valid email address saved to their contact

information in WebOodi as the communication between the student and the teacher happens by email.

Please remember also to join and follow the group “UEF Kauppatieteiden opiskelijat // UEF Business School Students” in Yammer.

The students´ digital handbook is called UEF//Kamu. More information about the digital tool is found at the end of this guide.

Recognition or Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) refers to a set of practices and procedures that can be used to assess the prior learning of the

student and to approve that learning as part of the student’s studies. Prior learning may be a result of the student’s earlier studies or

it can have been acquired in some other manner.

The recognition of prior learning is based on the correspondence between the applicant’s competencies and the content and level of

the pursued degree and its components, as defined in the learning outcomes.

Application for RPL can be found at KAMU / Student handbook / Guides and instructions / Recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Minors

Minors are not compulsory in the degree structures of our Master´s degree programmes. However, you can include a minor in your

degree. Your choice of the minor can be based on your own interests, recommendations of the department or your future career

prospects. It is essential that your degree becomes an interesting and meaningful whole that supports your transfer to the work life.

The possible minor is included in the elective studies section of your degree. The extent of a minor is at least 25 ECTS.

Academic calendar at UEF

The academic year is based on a two-semester system. The official academic year starts on 1 August and ends on 31 July. However,

in the autumn semester lectures are scheduled mainly between September and mid-December, and in the spring semester between

early January and May. The Christmas break is about three weeks and during the spring semester, there is a week-long Easter

break. There is generally no teaching during the summer and on public holidays.

Check the up-to-date information on https://kamu.uef.fi/en/student-book/academic-calendar/.

DATE EVENT/HOLIDAY 3-5 September 2019 Orientation for new Master’s Degree students in

Kuopio and in Joensuu 15 September 2019 Registration for new students ends 5 September 2019 (in Joensuu) Opening ceremony of the academic year 29 September 2019 (in Joensuu) Climate afternoon 2 October 2019 Sports afternoon 7 October 2019 (in Kuopio) Climate afternoon 18 December 2019 – 3 January 2020 Christmas break 20 February 2020 (in Kuopio) 10th Anniversary of the university 25 February Sports afternoon 9-15 April 2020 Easter break

Teaching will not be arranged during the opening ceremony, sports afternoon, climate afternoon, Independence Day (6 December),

Maundy Thursday (9 April) and the First of May (30 April – 1 May)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND SALES

MANAGEMENT

Degree structure

STUDIES

The Master of Science (M. Sc.) in International Business and Sales Management is a two-year full-time study programme. Master´s

degree consists of 120 ECTS of studies. One ECTS credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of work.

The degree consists of: Advanced level -studies in International Business and Sales Management 70 ECTS Courses in Major 30 ECTS

Master’s Thesis and Seminar 40 ECTS

Other Studies (includes methodological studies 10 ECTS) 50 ECTS

5216300 International Business and Sales Management (70 ECTS)

Courses in Major (at least 30 ECTS)

Optional studies:

Choose at least 30 ECTS (If you choose more than 30 ECTS, you may reduce the number of ECTS credits in other studies accordingly):

5216313 Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 6 ECTS

5216311 International Sales Work 6 ECTS

5216314 Internationalization of the Firm 6 ECTS

5216318 Strategic Sales Management in a Global Context 6 ECTS

5216312 International Sales Camp 6 ECTS

5216317 Leading People in International Sales 6 ECTS

5216319 Academic Writing in International Business and Sales Management 6 ECTS

5216316 Global Marketing Management 6 ECTS

5216315 International Collaboration and Digital Channels 6 ECTS

5216321 Other advanced level course in international business and Sales Management

If you choose more studies in your major, you may reduce the number of ECTS credits in other studies accordingly.

Master’s Thesis Seminar and Master’s Thesis:

5216301 Master’s Thesis, International Business and Sales Management 30 ECTS

5216302 Master’s Thesis Seminar in International Business and Sales Management 10 ECTS

Students admitted to the international master’s degree programme in International Business and Sales Management must conduct

advanced –level studies in major (70 ECTS) in English.

Other studies 50 ECTS:

Compulsory courses: (for MDP students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree from a Finnish university of

applied sciences):

1131003 Orientation for International Students 1 ECTS

8031003 University Study Skills 1 ECTS

8031006 University Computing Skills 2 ECTS

8020300 Information skills and sources in Social Sciences for International Studies 1 ECTS

Methodological studies:

Choose at least 10 ECTS (If you choose more than 10 ECTS, you may reduce the number of ECTS credits in other studies accordingly):

5210359 Qualitative Research Methods in International Business and Sales 4 ECTS

5210360 Quantitative Research Methods in International Business and Sales 6 ECTS

5210351 Analysing Interviews and Texts 6 ECTS

Other Appropriate Methodological Studies

Elective Courses:

Students choose elective courses to fulfill the minimum of 120 ECTS credits required of a master’s degree. These may include

courses from their Major or separate courses from other majors, courses completed in international exchange, and courses offered in

Finnish. This section may also include a full minor of at least 25 ECTS offered by other Business School majors or other departments,

and faculties.

Students may include 5216320 Practical Training in International Business and Sales Management 6 ECTS into this section.

Finnish students with foreign Bachelor's degrees, please see "Tutkintojen kielitaitovaatimukset":

http://www.uef.fi/web/kauppatieteet/tutkinnot

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF STUDIES

Registering for the courses is via WebOodi (https://weboodi.uef.fi/). Electives, minor, and other courses must be defined in a

personal study plan.

Period I (September-October roughly)

5216311 International Sales Work (6 credits)

5216314 Internationalization of the Firm (6 credits)

5210359 Qualitative Research Methods in International Business and Sales (4 credits)

Period II (End of October-December roughly)

5216313 Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation (6 credits)

5216318 Strategic Sales Management in a Global Context (6 credits)

5210360 Quantitative Research Methods in International Business and Sales (6 credits)

Period III (January-March roughly)

5216317 Leading People in International Sales (6 credits)

5216312 International Sales Camp (6 credits)

5216319 Academic Writing in International Business and Sales Management (in-between periods III and IV) (6 credits)

Period IV (Second half of March-May roughly)

5216315 International Collaboration and Digital Channels (6 credits)

5216316 Global Marketing Management (6 credits)

Study counselling

Please contact IBS coordinator Marina Kovalchuk, marina.kovalchuk@uef.fi if you need help in planning your studies. You may also

always contact other teachers and professors.

I can – I am a Master!

WHY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND SALES MANAGEMENT?

The Master's Degree Programme in International Business and Sales Management is a multidisciplinary two-year programme that

combines high-level teaching and research. The programme is designed for both Finnish and international students so that people

with different backgrounds come to study and learn together how to operate successfully in challenging business environments.

In our programme we emphasize three core themes: internationalization, business-to-business sales and cross-cultural

communication. The content of the programme rests on the latest theoretical findings and case exercises, group work and

collaboration between peer students, staff and B2B companies. Internationally distinguished academics will bring their state-of-the-

art knowledge and companies will provide real life case projects to ensure that your education is also practical. A variety of teaching

methods guarantees an interesting, challenging and motivating learning environment.

Our unique programme provides you the path to become a valuable leader and sales professional. The gained competence opens up

numerous career opportunities for example in international business expert, consultant, sales management, account management,

marketing or strategic management positions at local, national, international and global levels. Additionally, the programme

provides tools to operate successfully in an academic field. Students who have successfully completed the programme will be

awarded with Master's Degree in Economics and Business Administration.

Join our international learning environment and find out the differences and opportunities in local and global markets!

How would you feel about a job offer from a local company right when you are graduating? Ever

since its launch, the IBS programme has systematically developed working life connections, and

graduates of the programme tend to have no trouble finding employment.

TOURISM MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT

Degree structure

The Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Tourism Marketing and Management is a two-year full-time study programme. Master´s degree

consists of 120 ECTS of studies. One ECTS credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of work.

The degree consists of: Advanced level studies in Tourism Marketing and Management 80 ECTS Courses in Major 40 ECTS

Master’s Thesis and Seminar 40 ECTS

Other Studies 40 ECTS

5216700 Tourism Marketing and Management (80 ECTS)

Courses in Major (at least 40 ECTS):

5216701 Master’s Thesis, Tourism Marketing and Management 30 ECTS

5216716 Master’s Thesis Seminar in Tourism Marketing and Management 5 ECTS

5216706 Current Research in Tourism 5 ECTS

Compulsory courses (40 ECTS):

5216703 Tourist Behavior 6 ECTS

5211325 Destination Marketing 6 ECTS

5216704 Destination Management 6 ECTS

5211326 Experience Design 6 ECTS

5216705 Information Technology in Tourism Business 6 ECTS

5216707 Practical Tourism Research 5 ECTS

5216717 Profitable Tourism Business 5 ECTS

Students admitted to the international master’s degree programme in Tourism Marketing and Management must conduct advanced

–level studies in major (80 ECTS) in English.

If you choose more courses in your major, you may reduce the number of ECTS credits in other studies accordingly.

Other Studies 40 ECTS:

Compulsory courses:

5216718 Introduction to Tourism Marketing and Management 2 ECTS

5216709 Introduction to Tourism Studies 5 ECTS or 5211214 Service Orientation 6 ECTS

5216714 Personal Study Plan 1 ECTS

Research methods courses, minimum 5 ECTS;

for example: 3621420 Insights from data 4 ECTS

For MDP students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree from a Finnish university of applied sciences:

1131003 Orientation for International Students 1 ECTS

8031003 University Study Skills 1 ECTS

8031006 University Computing Skills 2 ECTS

8020300 Information Skills and Sources in Social Sciences for International Studies 1 ECTS

Elective Courses:

Students choose elective courses to fulfill the minimum of 120 ECTS credits required of a master’s degree. These can include courses

from their Major or separate courses from other majors, courses completed in international exchange, and courses offered in

Finnish. This section can also include a full minor of at least 25 ECTS offered by other Business School majors or other departments

or faculties.

Recommended courses for elective studies:

5216712 Project Work in Tourism Business 1-6 ECTS

5216711 Practical Training in Tourism Marketing and Management 1-6 ECTS

5216719 Tourism Marketing Case Studies 1-6 ECTS

5216720 Tourism Promotion at a Travel Fair 3-6 ECTS

5211315 Marketing Thinking and Practice 6 ECTS

5211314 Leadership Thinking and Practice 6 ECTS

5210202 Strategic Management 6 ECTS

5211212 International Business Management 6 ECTS

5216715 Other Course in Tourism Marketing and Management 1-6 ECTS

Research Methods Courses

Other suitable courses may be found also from e.g. following master’s degree programmes:

Environmental Policy and Law

Border Crossings: Global and Local Societies in Transition

Forest Sciences

Finnish students with foreign Bachelor's degrees, please see "Tutkintojen kielitaitovaatimukset":

http://www.uef.fi/web/kauppatieteet/tutkinnot

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF STUDIES

Registering for the courses is via WebOodi (https://weboodi.uef.fi/). Electives, minor, and other courses must be defined in a

personal study plan.

Before September or by the end of September

5216709 Introduction to Tourism Studies 5 ECTS or 5211214 Service Orientation 6 ECTS

Autumn 2019

5216718 Introduction to Tourism Marketing and Management 2 ECTS

5216714 Personal Study Plan 1 ECTS

5216703 Tourist Behavior 6 ECTS

5216704 Destination Management 6 ECTS

5216705 Information Technology in Tourism Business 6 ECTS

5216706 Current Research in Tourism 5 ECTS

For MDP students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree from a Finnish university of applied sciences:

1131003 Orientation for International Students 1 ECTS

8031003 University Study Skills 1 ECTS

8031006 University Computing Skills 2 ECTS

8020300 Information Skills and Sources in Social Sciences for International Studies 1 ECTS

Spring 2020

5211325 Destination Marketing 6 ECTS

5216707 Practical Tourism Research 5 ECTS

5211326 Experience Design 6 ECTS

5216717 Profitable Tourism Business 5 ECTS

5216716 Master’s Thesis Seminar in Tourism Marketing and Management 5 ECTS

Study counselling

Please contact TMM coordinator Jarno Suni, jarno.suni@uef.fi if you need help in planning your studies. You may also always contact

other teachers and professors.

I can – I am a Master!

WHY TOURISM MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT?

Travel and tourism is an ever growing, global and international business. We will put you right in the middle of this and teach you

the skill needed to operate in todays and tomorrows market place. We will give you a chance to make tourism better. This master's

degree is not just for a career but it also allows you to find your passion and make it a living in the field of tourism.

Your education at our programme will give you knowledge and tools to work in various positions in the field. You can be an

entrepreneur, a destination marketer, social media specialist, business manager or a consultant, just to name a few examples. Our

focus on technology, wellbeing, and sustainable tourism will give you great position to work in the field of tourism with skills and

knowledge respected and sough after by employers.

Master's Degree Programme in Tourism Marketing and Management provides students comprehensive knowledge on how to

manage and market tourism businesses and destinations in modern, global tourism field. The studies focus on understanding the

customer, creating value for all people and organizations involved in tourism, small and medium-sized enterprises, and on the

wellbeing of tourists, nature, businesses and local people. The education will give the students knowledge and tools to work in

various positions in the field, such as an entrepreneur, a destination marketer, social media specialist, business manager or a

consultant, just to name a few examples. Focus on technology, wellbeing, and responsible tourism will give the student a great

position to work in the field of tourism with skills and knowledge respected and sought after by employers.

The programme teaches you skills useful in everyday business such as understanding customer

behaviour and creating customer experiences as well as online marketing, content creation and

curation in social media, and analytical thinking.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Degree structure

The Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Innovation Management is a two-year full-time study programme. Master´s degree consists of 120

ECTS of studies. One ECTS credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of work.

The degree consists of:

Advanced level studies in Innovation Management 82 ECTS

Courses in Major 42 ECTS

Master’s Thesis and Seminar 40 ECTS

Other Studies 38 ECTS

5213310 Innovation Management (82 ECTS) Courses in Major (at least 40 ECTS):

5213301 Master’s Thesis, Innovation Management 30 ECTS 5213304 Master’s Thesis Seminar in Innovation Management 10 ECTS Compulsory courses (18 ECTS):

5213312 Innovation Cultures 6 ECTS 5213313 Commercialization of Knowledge 6 ECTS

5213308 Innovation Management Research 6 ECTS Optional courses (at least 24 ECTS):

5213328 Rethinking Leadership and Organization 6 ECTS

5213326 Leading and Managing Change 6 ECTS 5213322 Social Innovation & Strategy 6 ECTS 5213325 Advanced Readings in Innovation Management Methods 6 ECTS

5213329 Health Living Lab 8 ECTS 5213340 Other Advanced Level Course in Innovation Management

Students admitted to the international master’s degree programme in Innovation Management must conduct advanced-level studies

in major (82 ECTS) in English.

If you choose more courses in your major, you may reduce the number of ECTS credits in other studies accordingly.

Other Studies 38 ECTS:

Compulsory courses*: (for MDP students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree from a Finnish university of applied sciences): 1131003 Orientation for International Students 1 ECTS

8031003 University Study Skills 1 ECTS 8031006 University Computing Skills 2 ECTS 8020300 Information Skills and Sources in Social Sciences for International Studies 1 ECTS

*Students with a Finnish Bachelor’s degree compensate these 5 ECTS credits by choosing other courses, total of the degree yielding min. 120 ECTS.

Methodological studies: Choose at least 5 ECTS:

5210351 Analyzing Interviews and Texts 6 ECTS

5210358 Quantitative Research Methods 5 ECTS

Other Appropriate Methodological Studies for example: 3621420 Insights from data 4 ECTS

Elective Courses:

Students choose elective courses to fulfill the minimum of 120 ECTS credits required of a master’s degree. These may include courses from their Major or separate courses from other majors, courses completed in international exchange, and courses offered

in Finnish. This section may also include a full minor of at least 25 ECTS offered by other Business School majors or other departments, and faculties.

Students may include 5213320 Practical Training in Innovation Management 6 ECTS into this section. Finnish students with foreign Bachelor's degrees, please see "Tutkintojen kielitaitovaatimukset":

http://www.uef.fi/web/kauppatieteet/tutkinnot

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF STUDIES

Registering for the courses is via WebOodi (https://weboodi.uef.fi/). Electives, minor, and other courses must be defined in a

personal study plan.

YEAR 1 AUTUMN Teaching period

Compulsory

Innovation Cultures 6 ECTS

Period 1

Optional

Social Innovation & Strategy 6 ECTS

Other innovation related advanced level course

Period 2, Independent option all year

Methods

Quantitative Research Methods 5 ECTS

Period 2

Elective courses, e.g.

Practical training in innovation management 6 ECTS

Full minor 25 ECTS

Courses from Major or separate courses from other majors

Courses completed in international exchange

Courses offered in Finnish

Compulsory orientation courses for MDP students who do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree from a Finnish university of

applied sciences

Orientation for International Students 1 ECTS

University Study Skills 1 ECTS

University Computing Skills 2 ECTS

Information Skills and Sources in Social Sciences for International Studies 1 ECTS

Period 1

Period 1

Period 1

Period 1

YEAR 1 SPRING Teaching period

Compulsory

Commercialization of Knowledge 6 ECTS

Innovation Management Research 6 ECTS

Period 3 Periods 3-4

Optional

Rethinking Leadership and Organization 6 ECTS

Leading and Managing Change 6 ECTS

Health Living Lab 8 ECTS

Other innovation related advanced level course

Period 4 Period 4

Period 4

Methods

Analyzing Interviews and Texts 6 ECTS

Period 3

Elective courses, e.g.

See above

YEAR 2 AUTUMN Teaching period

Compulsory

Master’s thesis seminar in Innovation Management 10 ECTS + thesis work

Two times a year: Periods 1-2, kick off in April Periods 3-4, kick off in November

Optional

Advanced Readings in Innovation Management Methods 6 ECTS

Two times a year simultaneously with the Master’s thesis seminar:

Periods 1-2 Periods 3-4

Elective courses, e.g.

See above

YEAR 2 SPRING Teaching period

Compulsory

Master’s thesis 30 ECTS

Personal supervision, periods 3-4

Elective courses, e.g.

See above

Study counselling

Please contact Outi-Maaria Palo-oja, outi-maaria.palo-oja@uef.fi if you need help in planning your studies. You may also always

contact other teachers and professors.

I can – I am a Master!

WHY INNOVATION MANAGEMENT?

The two-year Innovation Management studies is designed to give students the skills to initiate and lead innovation and renewal in

companies, start-ups, family businesses, and large organizations. Through hands-on projects, close collaboration with companies,

and working with case studies, the students learn to combine analytical and creative thinking in leading innovation. Our highly

qualified faculty utilize the latest research and pedagogical knowledge in creating an interactive and supportive learning

environment. With a personalized learning plan, each student builds a personal competence portfolio for pursuing a

management or a specialist career in business. The Curriculum also provides skills to operate in an academic field.

Major in Innovation Management programme is concerned with the renewal of business and organisations. The key issue is the

creation of new modes of action, processes, products and services – innovations. Innovations determine the competitiveness of a

company, hence the need for innovators in working life. The secret of success for every enterprise and individual is the ability for

renewal.

Innovation Management will teach you to identify opportunities for renewal, to apply the right methods and tools for renewal work

and to accomplish challenging renewal and development projects. Being innovative entails both the ability to quest ion prevailing

practices and to create new ones. You will learn to lead, plan and implement development and renewal projects connected to

organizing, strategy, personnel resources, sales and customer care.

Graduates will have excellent prospects for placements as business experts, change consultants,

managers and entrepreneurs. Students specialising in innovation management typically begin

their careers as team leaders, project leaders, experts and consultants, moving on to line manager

and managerial positions. Many of our graduates start their own businesses or take a position in family

enterprises.

Welcome to Eastern Finland, the University of Eastern Finland and our Student Union!At first, everything can feel new and confusing, but luckily you have joined a student community where you will surely find all the support you need. Students are a wonderful bunch and we at the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland will provide you recreational activities, sports services and opportunities to make a difference. We also look out for your interests, so that you can focus on your studies. Your Student Association is the link to other students of your field, while the Student Union is the gateway to all the joys and benefits of student life.

The Student Union, or ISYY for short, may already be familiar to you. Once you have registered to the University, you can pay our membership fee, which also includes the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) fee. We are a service and lobbying organisation for students, and that means You. From students to students, with love.

SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Interest advocacy Recreational activities and events SYKETTÄ Sports Services Rental equipment and venue hire Clubs International Services Communications services, e.g. newsletters Student card and the term stickers Customer service office Anti-Harassment Contact Persons Opportunities to make a difference in the Student Union and the University Support and services for Student Associations (e.g. grants and training)

Visit our website to learn more about the Student Union, our operations, services, and all the fun and useful things ISYY membership offers you. Our expert staff is also ready to help you anytime! If you really get excited about our work, you can stand in the ISYY Representative Council elections in the fall of 2019, or vote for the candidate that you think is best suited to run the Student Union’s affairs.

We wish you the best in your studies this semester and a happy student life!

READ MORE: isyy.fi/en/services/for-new-students

ESN for international students

WHO ARE WE?

ESN Joensuu and ESN Kisa are part of ISYY dedicated to the the international students. We are part of Erasmus Students Network (ESN) with more than 527 local sections in 39 countries. The most important task of the ESN sections is to introduce Finnish culture and lifestyle to international students and give Finnish students an opportunity to gain international experiences by arranging events and activities. We are active in promoting intercultural understanding and social inclusion.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER?

Every member of ISYY is an ESN member. You can participate in our events (most of them free of charge) and to our trips, if you are interested in gaining international experiences. Become a board or active member?

Becoming a board or active member gives you the opportunity to participate in the organization of events and decision making. The tasks of board members are the planning and management of events and trips, communication, finding partners and being part of the decision making in the Erasmus student network (ESN). Active members can participate in organizing events and trips. If you wish to participate, please join our meetings. Contact us for meetings schedule and location.

EVENTS WE ORGANISE

Kuopio: We organise get to know each other nights, movie nights, International food festivals, SitSits, Wine and cheese nights, Board game nights, Barbeques and picnics, Futsal tournaments, Ice hockey watching, Smoke Sauna and the list is open to your suggestions! We have at least one event per week so check out our facebook!

Joensuu: Join sledging, travel to Lapland and hire skis in the Winter. During the warmer months, you can come and participate in events such as the famous Vappu celebrations and Colourfest! ESN members also have the right to borrow skis, skates, frisbees free of charge at the Student Union.We also organise trips to Koli, Saariselkä, Lapland; Lofoten, Norway and St. Petersburg, Stockholm, and other international events!

GET INVOLVED!

ESN Joensuu esnjoensuu@esnfinland.eu | esnjoensuu.fi | @esnjoensuu

ESN Kisa (Kuopio) esnkisa@gmail.com | esnkisa.eu/contact | @esnkisa

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