Curricula

Key learning outcomes

You are able to apply the basic laws of natural sciences to solve problems in your own field. You can utilise ICT technology in your daily work. You have good basic skills in electrical engineering.

You are able to design automation solutions utilised in buildings, production lines, processes and companies’ products, measurements, automated controls, and user interface. You are familiar with the different levels of automation implementations in an industrial facility and the key sub-processes of industry. You can design and implement control systems and evaluate different options for control and adjustment solutions.

You have good capabilities for continuous professional development, diverse communications and information retrieval. You have adopted an entrepreneurial and innovative approach, and are capable of working as an entrepreneur. You can also work in an international work environment. The degree programme is multicultural, so you will inevitably learn about international activities throughout your studies. You have the possibility to take elective professional courses, e.g., from the degree programme of Information and Communications Technology.

Education content and professional growth and know-how

You will learn to design automation included in production lines and the companies’ products, measurements, controls, adjustments and user interfaces. You are familiar with the different levels of automation implementations in an industrial facility and the key sub-processes of industry. You are able to design and implement control systems and evaluate different options for control and adjustment solutions. You have competence in programmable logics, field buses, plant networks, distributed digital automation systems, PC-based systems and user interfaces. You are able to use robotics and computer vision to create solutions to automate and enhance production. You have mastered the key design tools, by means of which you can design applications for control sites. You are familiar with the principles and practices in accordance with field equipment, automation and instrument electrical engineering standards. You are able to use and program laboratory equipment that is similar to that which is used in industry.

Flexible studies

You can choose your alternative or elective studies from EduFutura partner institutions (University of Jyväskylä and Gradia) and international studies from European EUDRES higher education institutions. You can also choose from Finnish and foreign partner universities, such as other universities of applied sciences and universities. You can apply for accreditation of higher education studies that you have completed elsewhere.

Working life oriented learning

Working life-oriented learning is included in bachelor’s degree courses throughout the studies. These include practical training to promote professional skills, the thesis and various working life projects. At Jamk University of Applied Sciences, the operating model for working life-oriented and student-driven learning is called Jamk Future Factory®. It combines working life operators, students, Jamk experts and working life-oriented LAB environments and other learning environments. In addition to multidisciplinary and working life-oriented project studies, it offers students a chance to develop their future working life skills, career paths and networks.

Studification is also among the options offered by working life-oriented learning. It refers to combining work, project work, Future Factory activities, etc. with studies. Studification involves students drafting a studification plan and documenting it in the manner agreed with their teacher.

Career opportunities and employment

Automation and electrical engineering is a rapidly developing sector. New skills are needed all the time. It is also strongly linked to the ICT sector and its development.

After completing the Automation and Robotics programme, you will be able to design automation, robotics, measurements, drives, controls, and user interfaces for production lines and enterprise products. You will be familiar with the different levels of automation implementation in an industrial plant and the key sub-processes of industry. You will also be able to plan and implement control systems and assess different alternatives for steering and adjustment solutions. You will also gain expertise in programmable logic, fieldbuses, factory networks, distributed digital automation systems, functional safety, PC-based systems, and user interfaces.

After graduation, you will be able to use robotics and machine vision to create solutions for automating and improving production efficiency. You will also master the key design tools that you can use to design applications for control objects. You are familiar with the principles and practices of field equipment, automation, and instrument electrical design standards. You will also learn the basics of functional safety, which will help you assess the risks of planned solutions. You will also learn how to use and program laboratory equipment that is similar to industrial equipment.

Qualifications

There are no specific degree-related or statutory qualification requirements in the field.

Further studies

After graduating and gaining at least two years of work experience, you may apply for a master's degree level education. You can continue your studies by applying for e.g. Master's degree programmes in universities, vocational teacher education or Master's degree programmes abroad. The university of applied sciences offers opportunities for competence development in various institutes, such as the open university of applied sciences, specialisation training and work-oriented continuing education.

Education planning

The content of the education is designed with an emphasis on meeting and responding to the needs of local businesses in the sector. The content of the education is adjusted to meet the current and future needs of businesses, for example, through the work of the advisory board, which also includes a student representative. The changing global environment also places its own constraints on the content of education and training, which means that themes such as sustainable development are more strongly reflected in education and training and its objectives.

Contact Information

Kuisma Ari
Senior Lecturer
School of Technology
+358406305086
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi