Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Key learning outcomes
There is a constant shortage of people who know how to implement different digital services and develop digital business. You can graduate as a future expert from Jamk’s Degree Programme in Business Information Technology. Bachelors of Business Administration who have graduated from the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology have successfully landed employment, for example, as web application developers and cloud service specialists.
From the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, you will graduate as an ICT expert who is able to work in expert tasks related to software development. Our education programme centres around the development of modern web applications. Upon graduation, you will have the proficiency to design, implement and test web and mobile applications. You will be able work as part of a product development team and develop your competence as technology changes. You will have good cooperation and communication skills. Although the education is technology-oriented, you will also gain business expertise and become equipped to help companies find the best ways to use technology and information systems to boost their business. Your understanding of sustainable development principles will allow you to impact the well-being of both society and the environment through your work.
Education content and professional growth and know-how
Studies in the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology take 3.5 years to complete (210 ECTS credits). The studies are practical in nature and have a strong focus on the advancement of professional skills. In basic studies, you will study matters related to working in the ICT sector and general transferable skills. You will develop your competence in web technologies, programming, databases, cloud services and digital media. You will also study business and software production. Some of the basic studies are implemented in English together with the English-language Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (Game Production).
After completing your basic studies, you can steer your studies in the direction that suits you best. In accordance with the orientation of the degree programme, you can focus on modern web application development, in which case you will delve deeper into programming, various web technologies, cloud services, artificial intelligence, data processing and software testing. However, if you notice that your interests and strengths lie more in the area of digital services and business, you will have the opportunity to complete related courses offered by other degree programmes and educational institutions. These studies may be related to, for example, digital marketing and content production or search engine optimisation.
You will learn about project work by participating in a six-month Ticorporate product development project. In Ticorporate, you will join a project group that develops its own software product based on students’ own concepts and ideas or company assignments. You can play different roles in the project, such as scrum master, programmer and tester, depending on your interests and competence. You can also take on additional projects if you wish.
After Ticorporate, you will concentrate on a specific question in a particular field when working on your thesis. The thesis may be commissioned by a company or it may be based on, for example, personal interest in a subject and a desire to deepen your competence. At the end of the studies, you will complete a five-month work placement period in ICT companies, such as partner companies of the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, or in other organisations. The thesis and practical training offer an excellent opportunity to get to know a variety of companies and find your future job already during your studies. Practical training is the most common channel for finding employment.
Flexible studies
As a student in the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, you will mainly study in contact teaching on Jamk’s main campus. In addition to contact teaching, some of the courses are implemented fully or partially online, allowing you to study at a convenient time and place.
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
Throughout your bachelor's studies, you will engage in learning that is focused on preparing you for the working world. Projects, teamwork, practical training and a thesis based on a company’s needs enable the practical application of the knowledge and skills you have acquired. They also deepen your knowledge of various business areas relevant to ICT companies.
The Degree Programme in Business Information Technology collaborates with ICT companies. This opens up opportunities for you to create networks in the world of work already during your studies. Company representatives visit events organised by the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology on an annual basis and offer practical training, jobs and thesis topics.
If you are dreaming about entrepreneurship, you can direct your studies towards the development of your business idea and receive coaching to enhance your business endeavours.
Career opportunities and employment
The employment situation of Bachelor of Business Administration graduates from the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology is good. Especially students specialising in web application development have often found employment that matches their competence area even before completing their studies or soon after graduation. The place of the practical training plays a major role in finding employment.
The tasks of those who are employed mainly include application development, programming, planning of information systems and project work. Their job titles include application developer, full stack developer, application designer or information system expert. Graduates from the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology also work as specialists in cloud services, business intelligence and usability, as testers, product managers and in digital marketing and technical customer service tasks.
Qualifications
There are no specific degree-related or statutory qualification requirements in the field.
Further studies
You may, after graduating and gaining at least two years of work experience, 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 curriculum has been tailored to meet the competence needs of the world of work, drawing on the outcomes of the periodic evaluation. The Degree Programme in Business Information Technology collaborates continuously with companies in the region in the mapping of competence needs. Diverse feedback on studies is collected from students, and the education programme is continuously developed on the basis of the feedback. Both students and alumni of the degree programme have been consulted in the planning process.
Contact Information
Immonen Jarkko
Senior Lecturer, Global Competence
+358504078488
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi