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Become a creative agent of change! Transform the world through sustainable design or glass and ceramic design.

After studies, you will be able to:

• design products that meet future challenges and opportunities
• utilise various materials and manufacturing methods that combine traditional and modern technologies
• use digital tools such as 3D modelling, textile printing and 3D printing
• develop environmentally conscious products as a designer, product developer, or entrepreneur
• apply design methods in the contexts of fashion, footwear, glass, and ceramics

Qualification awarded by the training

You will graduate as a professional designer. You can create environmentally conscious products, for example as a designer, product developer, or entrepreneur.

The foundation for a sustainable future lies in early childhood education and care!

These studies prepares you to become an expert in early childhood education and social pedagogy. You will gain strong ethical competence for working in the social sector and learn to promote the wellbeing of children and families using a socio-pedagogical approach. The strength of this degree programme is in the use of creative and practice-based client work methods.

Studying the Finnish language plays a significant role in this degree programme.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Promote the well-being of children and families through early childhood education and social pedagogical methods
• Plan, implement and evaluate pedagogical activities in multidisciplinary collaboration
• Utilise creative and art-based methods in client work and in supporting community cohesion
• Apply the principles of social guidance to support individuals’ growth and inclusion in society
• To operate in Finnish in various customer situations in Finnish working life
• Work in teams and develop activities in collaboration with workplace partners and international networks

Become a bettermaker by learning professional nursing!

Our nursing degree programme equips you with the skills to work as a versatile healthcare professional in Finland or internationally. Nurses are widely needed around the world, and after graduation you will be working in a practical profession where you get to work closely with people every day.

Studying the Finnish language plays a major role in this degree programme.

After studies, you will be able to:

• To work as a licensed nurse in the Finnish healthcare system
• Promote people’s health and community well-being through nursing methods
• Apply nursing expertise in medication, acute and perioperative care, mental health nursing, gerontology, and promoting family health
• To operate in Finnish social and healthcare environments using the Finnish language
• To operate in multidisciplinary collaboration in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
• Develop your own expertise through internships, thesis work, and profiling studies

Strengthen your future with sustainable and data-driven decision-making!

In today’s global and rapidly changing business environment, international and intercultural experts are highly sought after. Join our popular International Business programme and collaborate with students from around the world. Develop analytical skills as well as expertise in marketing and business development – and make an impact on a sustainable future.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Utilise data in business decision-making from a sustainable development perspective
• Plan and implement international business operations, for example in digital marketing, sales, or human resources management
• Apply expertise in marketing, entrepreneurship, management and strategic business in an international context
• To operate effectively in a multicultural and international work environment through communication and collaboration
• Produce marketing content practically, such as videos and podcasts in a professional studio
• Develop your own expertise and entrepreneurial thinking

Sustainable actions in business begin with inspired and committed leaders.

During your studies, you will develop both theoretical understanding and practical workplace knowledge, equipping you to promote sustainability within your organisation or transition into roles focused on sustainable practices.

The training is delivered entirely online, with lectures scheduled on one or two weekday afternoons (Finnish time), allowing you to combine studies with full-time work.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Lead sustainable change in your organisation through strategic expertise
• Integrate sustainable practices into the organisation’s value chain and create long-term value
• To operate in impactful, sustainability-focused roles across various sectors
• To promote sustainable development responsibly and purposefully
• To utilise your specialist expertise in research and development activities and to implement ambitious projects

Combine ICT expertise and the circular economy by learning data analytics, the Internet of Things, and smart technologies to develop sustainable products and services.

With sustainable technology, you promote climate change mitigation and responsible use of natural resources in a global society by utilising information and communication technology. You can complement your studies with, for example, 3D modelling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or global sustainability.

After graduation, you will work as a circular economy specialist in industry, engineering firms, or the public sector, for example as a circular economy engineer or data analyst.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Utilise information and communication technology to promote the circular economy and sustainable development
• Apply data analytics, the Internet of Things, and smart technologies in the development of sustainable products and services
• Design and implement solutions that support the responsible use of natural resources and the prevention of climate change
• Work as an expert in manufacturing industries, design and engineering offices, or the public sector
• Enhance your skills with, for example, 3D modelling and printing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, or studies in global sustainability
• Carry out internships and thesis projects analytically and solution-oriented, often in collaboration with companies in your field

Build a sustainable tomorrow with technology.

Are you interested in the possibilities of programming and artificial intelligence? Do you want to master big data and business analytics? Study computer science and become an international ICT expert! Here, you combine technology and business.

The Computer Applications programme provides a solid foundation for your future career. Learning happens through hands-on experience and teamwork. During your studies, you will participate in projects collaborating with fellow students, business partners, or our research unit HAMK Smart. You will also have the opportunity to network with potential employers, for example at the BitJobs recruitment event.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Program and develop software across various operating systems and user interface environments
• Design and implement web and mobile applications using modern technologies
• Utilise artificial intelligence and data science in business and technology solutions
• Apply software robotics and cloud services as part of software delivery
• Work in teams and project-based settings in collaboration with students, companies, and research units
• Network with ICT industry employers and prepare for international work assignments

In information and communication technology and robotics training, you will learn to utilise technology to improve people’s lives and promote sustainable development.

You will learn to programme and integrate robotics into services, business, and industry to save resources, increase efficiency, and improve quality. You will understand human-robot interaction and be able to design collaborative robotics for various fields such as care services, food production, business, and manufacturing industry.

Upon graduation, you will be an engineer with up-to-date and in-demand skills. You will be able to utilise ICT, robotics, and technology to build intelligent systems and operational models that enhance people’s lives and promote environmentally friendly business models. You may work as a robotics engineer, software developer, automation specialist, or AI consultant, for example.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Program and integrate robotics into services, business, and industry to save resources and improve quality
• Design collaborative robotics for various sectors, such as care services, food production, and manufacturing industry
• Utilise ICT and robotics in building intelligent systems and operational models
• Promote sustainable development and environmentally friendly business models through technology
• Work as an expert in robotics and automation roles, such as robotics engineer, software developer, automation specialist, or AI consultant

Join in the development of robotics!

Develop skills that prepare you for a future career in machine learning solutions. The Applied Machine Learning master’s programme provides a strong theoretical foundation in machine learning, aligned with the latest advancements in the field. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills needed to work with data-driven machine learning solutions after graduation.

Upon completing the master’s programme, you will possess the expertise to function as a practical specialist proficient in the development and commercialisation of machine learning models.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Apply machine learning methods to practical problems across various industries
• Develop and productise machine learning models in a theoretically and practically justified manner
• Build and maintain data infrastructure that supports the development of machine learning solutions
• Deploy machine learning models to production environments optimally and securely
• Work in various roles within machine learning projects, such as Machine Learning Engineer, MLOps Engineer, or Data Scientist
• Utilise the latest industry knowledge and methods as part of continuous professional development

Change the direction of your career and become an expert in machine learning!

Are you interested in sustainable development and agriculture? Would you like to learn how our food is produced and what the best practices are for achieving this? At the Mustiala campus, you will study in a historically beautiful environment alongside future technologies – not forgetting our research and teaching farm, whose barn and fields provide a practical learning environment.

In this programme, you will learn to analyse, develop, and manage efficient, safe, and sustainable crop and livestock production in a changing climate, as well as to utilise agricultural technologies, technical applications, and digital tools.

After graduating, you can work in agricultural production, business, services, advisory roles, education, or research. Typical job titles include agricultural specialist, research technician, farm manager, teacher, or project manager. The studies often focus on real-world situations and problems presented by companies and organisations in the sector – adding a practical approach to your education.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Analyse, develop and manage crop and livestock production effectively, safely and sustainably in a changing climate
• Utilise technologies and digital tools to promote agricultural production and sustainability
• Act as an expert in various agricultural roles, such as production, advisory services, education, research and business
• Solve practical challenges in collaboration with agricultural businesses and organisations
• Develop your skills in teamwork and projects through hands-on learning
• Apply entrepreneurial thinking to start your own business or develop an existing enterprise

Discover new ways to produce tomorrow’s food in the Climate Smart Agriculture training!

HAMK is Finland’s only higher education institution offering a degree in horticulture. Horticulture involves the cultivation, sale and marketing of plants, vegetables, fruits, berries and fungi. You can study horticulture at the Lepaa campus, set in a beautiful manor park with gardens, parks and its own greenhouse. The field of horticulture offers excellent employment opportunities both in Finland and abroad.

The programme teaches you strong biological and technical skills for commercial plant production as well as entrepreneurial abilities. You will also learn to develop business responsibility and sustainable development perspectives by utilising digitalisation, innovation and international networks. From a biological standpoint, you will become familiar with different varieties and cultivation systems suited to various purposes. You will learn to time the harvest, manage its quality and quantity, and handle the produce correctly. You will also study different preservation methods and their effects on the final product.

Upon graduation, you can work as an expert in retail, advisory services, education and administration roles. The field is highly international, offering excellent opportunities for career development.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Viljellä kasveja kaupallisesti biologisesti ja teknisesti kestävillä menetelmillä
• Toimia yrittäjämäisesti ja kehittää liiketoimintaa vastuullisuuden ja kestävän kehityksen näkökulmasta
• Hyödyntää digitalisaatiota, innovaatioita ja kansainvälisiä verkostoja puutarha-alan kehittämisessä
• Tunnistaa eri lajikkeet ja viljelyjärjestelmät sekä soveltaa niitä tarkoituksenmukaisesti
• Ajoittaa sadon, ohjata sen laatua ja määrää sekä käsitellä ja varastoida satoa oikein ja tehokkaasti
• Toimia asiantuntijana kaupan, neuvonnan, koulutuksen ja hallinnon tehtävissä sekä kehittää omaa osaamistasi alan kansainvälisessä toimintaympäristössä

Grow your career towards a more fruitful future with the Professional Horticulture training!

Forests are an important source of well-being, employment opportunities, and raw materials for many industries. In our forestry education, you will gain comprehensive expertise in the sustainable planning, management, and utilisation of forests. The best part of studying forestry is that much of the coursework takes place outdoors, in the fresh air of the Evo campus teaching forest. So pack your boots and head to the heart of forestry education!

Teaching emphasises teamwork, which develops important workplace skills. Team learning also provides peer support for acquiring new knowledge.

The main tasks in the field include timber procurement, forest management services, as well as forest planning and administration. Your job title might be, for example, forest expert, procurement manager, planning director, or forest entrepreneur. You can choose specialisation studies from other HAMK programmes or from other universities in Finland or abroad. We offer strong connections to companies and stakeholders in the forestry sector.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Plan, manage and utilise forests in a versatile, comprehensive and sustainable manner
• Consider the impacts of climate change, biodiversity and carbon cycling in forest use
• Use digital tools and open data in the forestry sector for forest planning and management
• Navigate terrain and apply your forestry expertise in practice
• Work in teams and develop workplace skills through projects and collaborative learning
• Work in forestry expert roles, such as timber procurement, forest management services, planning or as an entrepreneur

Learn to care for forests as if they were your own in the Sustainable Forest Management training!

In this programme, you will develop into a construction professional who masters the latest design and production technologies. In the Construction Engineering course, you will learn to design sustainable and long-lasting structures. You will gain strong language skills and international expertise, enabling you to work anywhere in the world.

You will learn structural design and the design of load-bearing structures, as well as the latest design, production, and management techniques and their application in practical working life. You will study construction engineering, structural systems of buildings, and project planning. You will deepen your knowledge in mechanics, mathematics, technical drawing, and CAD design. You will also acquire skills in 3D visualisation and the necessary IT competencies.

Upon graduation, you will be a construction engineer specialised in structural design with the knowledge required for future sustainable development solutions in the construction industry. By applying your expertise in material selection, optimisation, reparability, and circular economy, you will influence the lifecycle of construction as well as economic, ecological, and social sustainability. You can work in new construction, renovation projects, or project management both in Finland and abroad, for example in a design office. Your daily tasks may include structural design, product development, or regulatory supervision.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Design and dimension load-bearing structures in accordance with the principles of sustainable construction
• Utilise modern design, production, and management techniques in construction projects
• Apply knowledge of construction engineering, mechanics, mathematics, and CAD design in practical working life
• Identify and assess the impact of building material choices on the building’s lifecycle and sustainability
• Work in structural design, product development, or regulatory supervision roles in Finland and internationally
• Promote the economic, ecological, and social sustainability of construction through material selection, optimisation, reparability, and circular economy methods

Build a strong foundation for your career in the construction industry!

Create an energy-efficient future through renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing, and smart living. In the Electrical and Automation Engineering programme, you will learn to develop ecologically sustainable electrical and automation systems. This ever-evolving field offers fascinating design tasks and excellent employment opportunities.

The programme teaches you to develop energy-efficient electrical and automation systems and solutions. You will learn to utilise new technologies, such as simulation, virtualisation, and robotics, in various ways. Specialisation options may include modern technology applications, process automation, product automation, and smart living.

Upon graduation, you will be an electrical and automation engineer capable of working in the energy or manufacturing industry. Your duties may include design, production, or sales, with job titles such as design engineer, automation designer, or electrical designer.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Plan and develop energy-efficient electrical and automation systems in accordance with the principles of sustainable development
• Utilise new technologies such as simulation, virtualisation and robotics in various applications
• Work as an electrical and automation engineer in the energy and manufacturing industries in design, production or sales roles
• Apply your expertise to modern technology applications, process automation, product automation and smart living
• Develop solutions that support ecological, economic and social sustainability through material selection, optimisation and circular economy methods

Electrify the future with smart and sustainable automation!

Design machines, solve problems and programme robots! Mechanical engineering is evident everywhere in our society – from wind turbines to engines and the devices you are using to read this description. If you want to learn how devices are assembled and manufactured or how to develop more sustainable products for the future, mechanical engineering is for you.

You will learn to design and develop intelligent machines, products, devices and automated production. The studies focus on the design of machines and mechanical systems, production technology, modern manufacturing methods as well as simulation and modelling. You will learn to utilise digital design, robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D scanning and 3D printing.

You will also gain expertise in sustainable development solutions in production and manufacturing. In addition, you will learn to manage projects and develop production, supply chains and industrial services.

The areas of modern product development also include reverse engineering, 3D modelling, robotics, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) as well as artificial intelligence applications.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Design and develop intelligent machines, devices, and mechanical systems.
• Utilise digital design, simulation, robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D scanning, and 3D printing.
• Apply modern manufacturing methods and production techniques in practical working life.
• Lead projects as well as plan and develop production, supply chains, and industrial services.
• Influence production sustainability through material choices, optimisation, reparability, and recyclability.
• Utilise emerging technologies such as VR/AR applications and reverse engineering in product development.

Imagine a city with intelligent design, seamless transport systems and clean, low-carbon infrastructure. Imagine that you can be part of creating it yourself.

This can be realised through the Sustainable Urban Design engineering programme, where you learn to design mobility services, plan resource-wise infrastructure, and utilise data and technology in the planning of sustainable cities. You will learn to design environmentally friendly urban environments and transport systems using, among other things, service design, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

In your studies, you will combine creativity and cutting-edge technology. You will learn to apply artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, data modelling and visualisation, as well as service design in urban systems.

Upon graduation, you will be an engineer capable of designing sustainable cities specialising in either transport, infrastructure or data management. You will work with experts from various fields and serve as a sustainable design specialist in international companies in Finland or abroad.

You can deepen your expertise by specialising in one of the following: Application of data technologies in urban planning, management and maintenance; Development of sustainable mobility services; or Innovation of sustainable urban infrastructure.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Design sustainable urban environments and transport systems utilising service design, artificial intelligence, and data analytics
• Apply data technologies such as IoT, data modelling, and visualisation in urban planning, management, and maintenance
• Develop sustainable mobility services and resource-efficient infrastructure
• Act as an expert in sustainable urban planning roles within international organisations
• Combine creativity and cutting-edge technology in city development
• Work in multidisciplinary teams and apply your expertise in practical projects in Finland or abroad

Turn the intelligent future into reality with smart wearable solutions.

The Wearable Intelligence master’s programme is the first international degree programme focusing on the field of wearable intelligence – including smart textiles and exoskeleton robotics. The programme is delivered through collaboration between three Fennoscandian universities. Markets for wearable technology, such as smart devices and smart textiles, have developed significantly over the past decade. Modern society and industry are seeking intelligent wearable solutions to support people’s physical, mental, and social well-being.

In this course, you will explore wearable technology, such as smart textiles and exoskeleton robotics, with the opportunity to become an expert in the field. You will learn to design and develop new textile processes and understand how technology can be integrated into clothing.

You will learn to innovate and design intelligent wearable products from the perspective of the user’s functional, emotional, and social needs. Additionally, you will gain skills in commercialising your products by understanding the principles of platform economy and marketing. You will learn to design systems between humans and robots as well as manage control systems for wearable and soft robotics. You will also learn to use exoskeletons and exosuits in occupational and sports rehabilitation.

You will be equipped to design new smart textiles and exoskeletons. You can work in demanding expert, development, design, and leadership roles in the field of wearable intelligence within both domestic and international business environments.

The master’s degree qualifies you for positions requiring a higher university degree. The degree is officially recognised in Finland and internationally, and completion qualifies you to apply for doctoral studies.

After studies, you will be able to:

• Design and develop smart textiles and exoskeletons for various applications
• Apply technology to clothing and wearable products from the perspective of the user’s functional, emotional, and social needs
• Utilise service design, platform economy principles, and marketing in the commercialisation of products
• Design human-robot interaction systems and manage control systems for wearable and soft robotics
• Use exoskeletons and exosuits in occupational and sports rehabilitation
• Act as an expert, developer, and designer in wearable intelligence within both domestic and international business environments