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Master’s Degree Programme in Bioeconomy Development: Spring 2020

Code: YLB2020KYA

Degree:
Master of Natural Resources

Degree title:
Master of Natural Resources

Credits:
60 ects

Duration:
1.5 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Spring 2020

Teaching language:
Finnish

Descriptions

In the Bioeconomy Development Degree Program, you will develop your expertise as part of a multiprofessional exploratory learning team. It will be posible for you to familiarize with the methods of developing and renewing services, processes and operating models that promote change and growth in the bioeconomy industry. You can consider ecological, technological, economic, cultural and social aspects to study of bioeconomy development.

You will learn to anticipate national and international developments in the bioeconomy. You develop business models in the industry based on the needs of your organization. You will be able to act as a bioeconomy expert and coordinator of development activities in both public and private organizations.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2019-2020 2020-2021 Spring 2020 Autumn 2020 Spring 2021 2. / 2020 3. / 2020 1. / 2020 2. / 2021 3. / 2021
YLB2020KYA-1001
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

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5
YLBM02000 Research and Development Studies 5 5 5 5
YLB2020KYA-1002
BIOECONOMY DEVELOPMENT

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20
YLBM02200 Bioeconomy, Human and Society 5 5 5 5
YLBM02400 New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy 5 5 5 5
YLBM02300 Ecological basics of Bioeconomy 5 5 5 5
YLBM02500 Bioeconomy Economy and Operating Environment 5 5 5 5
YLB2020KYA-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

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30
YZZON100 Master's Thesis 30 15 15 15 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
YZ00BB05 Maturity Test, Master's Degree 0 1 1 1
YLB2020KYA-1003
ELECTIVE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 5)

5
YLBM02100 Basics Perspectives of Production of the Bioeconomy 5
YLBM02600 Elective studies 5
YLBM02601 Biotalouden menetelmät LCA 5
YLBM02602 Bioeconomy and geospatial information 5
YLBM02700 Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy 5
Total 60 30 26 30 17.5 8.5 22.5 7.5 17.5 8.5 0

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

Master's Degree: Common competences at JAMK 2017-2019

Internationalisation skills

The student
* in their work assignment and in the development of operations as well as international contacts communicates well in the two national languages and in at least one foreign language
* works in international environments
* anticipates the international effects and opportunities in their own professional field.

Bioeconomy, Human and Society
Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy
Learning skills

The student
* self-evaluates and develops one's expertise in a versatile and focused way and is willing to continue learning
* manages the specific field knowledge, theories, concepts and procedures, and evaluates them critically from the point of view of different fields
* takes responsibility for collaborative learning in a target-oriented way.

Research and Development Studies
Elective studies
Information management skills

The student
* identifies, handles and provides new information and reforms the way operations take place using know-how from various sectors
* solves complicated problems in their research, development and innovation activities (RDI activities)
* participates in and leads a socially impressive operation based on ethical values.

Research and Development Studies
Ecological basics of Bioeconomy
Biotalouden menetelmät LCA
Bioeconomy and geospatial information
Working life skills

The student
* applies professional ethics and working and operating methods based on sustainable development
* develops the activities as a member of a working organization, partnership network or group, and develops the wellbeing of the organization
* manages affairs and people as well as develops new strategic approaches in advance.

New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy
Basics Perspectives of Production of the Bioeconomy
Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy
Communication skills

The student
* communicates well both verbally and in writing in their mother tongue in different work environments
* develops multidisciplinary communication and interaction in their working life
* makes decisions taking into account the perspective of an individual and the perspectives of the organization and equal opportunities.

Ecological basics of Bioeconomy
Master's Thesis
Maturity Test, Master's Degree
Elective studies
Entrepreneurial skills

The student
* works independently and in a collaborative manner in demanding expert tasks or as an entrepreneur
* develops and creates new customer-orientated, sustainable and economically viable activities
* leads applied research, development and innovation projects.

Bioeconomy Economy and Operating Environment
Biotalouden menetelmät LCA
Bioeconomy and geospatial information
Not grouped

Master's Degree: Bioeconomy Development 2015-2019

Evaluation Expertise

A student
- is able to evaluate critically and comprehensively the cause-and-effect relationships between bioeconomy general development and outlined development actions.

Research and Development Studies
Bioeconomy, Human and Society
Task-specific Expertise of Bioeconomy Field

A student
- produces new information from his/her own field of know-how relating to bioeconomy development
- is able to apply theoretical research information to practical problem solution in own field of know-how.

Bioeconomy, Human and Society
New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy
Ecological basics of Bioeconomy
Bioeconomy Economy and Operating Environment
Master's Thesis
Maturity Test, Master's Degree
Basics Perspectives of Production of the Bioeconomy
Biotalouden menetelmät LCA
Bioeconomy and geospatial information
Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy
Development Expertise

A student
- is able to analyze and anticipate changes in the national and international operating environment of the bioeconomy sector
- understands innovations and development trends which are related to the bioeconomy and is able to utilize the possibilities offered by them
- is able to identify, develop, reform and boost processes related to bioeconomy at an individual, community level and a regional level.

Research and Development Studies
Bioeconomy Economy and Operating Environment
Knowledge-based Expertise

A student
- comprehends the multidisciplinary knowledge base and framework of the bioeconomy field and relations between ecological, technological, economical, and cultural and social points of view. Student understands the aspects of bioeconomy widely and is aware of the changes in the related business activities.
- has comprehensive and critical working habits and is able to analyze and predict national and international activities as an expert of bioeconomy in public, private and third sector organisations.

Research and Development Studies
New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy
Ecological basics of Bioeconomy
Basics Perspectives of Production of the Bioeconomy
Elective studies
Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
YLB2020KYA-1001
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

(Choose all)

5
YLBM02000 Research and Development Studies 5
YLB2020KYA-1002
BIOECONOMY DEVELOPMENT

(Choose all)

20
YLBM02200 Bioeconomy, Human and Society 5
YLBM02400 New Technologies in Growing Bioeconomy 5
YLBM02300 Ecological basics of Bioeconomy 5
YLBM02500 Bioeconomy Economy and Operating Environment 5
YLB2020KYA-1004
MASTER'S THESIS

(Choose all)

30
YZZON100 Master's Thesis 30
YZ00BB05 Maturity Test, Master's Degree 0
YLB2020KYA-1003
ELECTIVE STUDIES

(Choose ects: 5)

5
YLBM02100 Basics Perspectives of Production of the Bioeconomy 5
YLBM02600 Elective studies 5
YLBM02601 Biotalouden menetelmät LCA 5
YLBM02602 Bioeconomy and geospatial information 5
YLBM02700 Advanced Studies in Bioeconomy 5