INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Engineering

Information Technology

Information technology professionals work in the various areas of IT business: in telecommunications industries, software enterprises, telecommunication operators and service providers, and in many other information- technology-related positions as in computer and automation industries. Typical jobs range from systems, software and hardware design to consulting, product support and marketing.

2. Learning Aims and Results

The professional subjects are included right from the beginning of the studies to ease the integration of various subjects (e.g. mathematics, physics, electronics, programming). This helps the student to acknowledge how the different subjects relate and makes it easier to achieve the professional aims of the programme. The last two years consist of modules of optional professional studies.

The main competences a graduate will have after completing a degree are:

• Software Technology
• Telecommunications Technology
• Embedded Engineering
• Information Technology Systems
• Information Technology Security

In addition to the professional competencies, the aim of the education is to develop common skills needed in working life such as acting in foremanship and leadership roles, oral and written communication skills and adaptation of new information. These kind of competencies are:

• Theoretical basis and mathematical science skills
• Information acquisition skills and adaptation of new knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Product development and project skills
• Entrepreneurial, business and leadership skills
• international and intercultural skills

3. Structure of the Programme

The extent of the course is measured in ECTS credits. Each ECTS credit equals to about 30 hours of student’s work. The Bachelor of Engineering degree programme is 240 ECTS points and it is planned to take four years to complete.

A structure of Bachelor of Engineering degree:

Basic Studies	70 cr
Professional Studies	110 cr
* Compulsory studies	65 cr
* Major Option	30 cr
* Optional Modules	15 cr
Optional Studies	15 cr
Final Year Project	15 cr
Industrial Placement	30 cr
Total	240 cr

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The courses in Basic Studies (languages, mathematics, physics, basic business courses) and Professional Studies, that provide the necessary theoretical basis, are compulsory and common to all students of the programme. The courses in the various optional modules of Professional Studies are either compulsory or optional depending on the specialisation option that a student has chosen. A student has to choose one specialisation option out of the four alternatives during the spring term of the second study year.

The studies during the 3rd and 4th year consist of Optional Professional Studies (45 ECTS). A student chooses a specialisation option (30 ECTS) in the spring term of the second study year. As the third Optional Professional Module (15 ECTS), a student can choose either one module from another specialisation option or studies from other programmes such as Media Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Industrial Engineering and Management. On request, a module can be substituted either with another professional studies module available at EVTEK or a module containing courses from other universities or polytechnics. To learn more, please check Specialisation Options in Information Technology.

Specialisation Options:

Specialisation Option in Telecommunications
Computer Networks 1 (Basic Module) and Computer Networks 2 (Advanced Module) or Computer Networks 1 (Basic Module) and Personal Communications (Advanced Module)

Specialisation Option in Software Engineering:
Software Engineering (Basic Module) and
Real-Time and Embedded Systems (Advanced Module) or Software Engineering (Basic Module) and Mobile Programming (Basic Module)

Specialisation Option in Embedded Engineering:
Computer Engineering (Basic Module) and Measurement Systems (Advanced Module) or Computer Engineering (Basic Module) and Digital Signal Processing (Basic Module)

Specialisation Option in Information Systems:
Information Systems (Advanced Module) and any one module of optional professional studies

During the final year, a student completes a Final Year Project (15 ECTS credits), which is a relatively extensive research or development project. The Final Year Project is in most cases done for the industry.

4. Themes of Study Process during 1-4 study years

1st year Engineering and Information Technology

The student knows and is able to apply theoretical, mathematical and practical basis of computer engineering.The student has obtained basic knowledge of computer engineering for professional studies.

2nd year: Familiarising with the different sectors of Information Technology

To develop and deepen the theoretical abilities for the special requirements of computer engineering.To develop the professional abilities on different areas of computer engineering.

3rd year: Deepening of the professional skills in computer engineering

To deepen the know-how of one's specialisation option.

4th year: Developing to an autonomous expert

To develop skills and abilities relating to the Final Year Project (Bachelor's Thesis) such as acquiring  information, communication and project work. To develop as a professional novice by deepening the know-how on one's own specialisation

Contact Information

Director of the Degree Programme
Tero Nurminen
Tel. +358 (0)20 7553 938
E-mail: tero.nurminen (at) evtek.fi

Planner of the Programme
Marianne Autero
Tel. +358 (0)20 7553 676
E-mail: marianne.autero (at) evtek.fi

Updated 9.11. 2007 by Marianne Autero