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Double Degree Programmes

If you are a registered student at SeAMK or in a double degree partner university of SeAMK - this is an opportunity for you! 
Sharpen your skillset ready for the future international career!

What Is a Double Degree?

A double degree allows you to pursue two bachelor or two master degree programmes at the same time. Graduates of the programme will receive a bachelor or master  degree certificate from SeAMK and the partner institution – altogehter two national certificates.

Currently at SeAMK,  bachelor-students in business management, international business, information technology and automation engineering have the opportunity to achieve a double degree.  The master-level double degree  is for students of international business managament.

SeAMK has 15 double degree agreements with higher education institutions in the following countries: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Spain. See the list of all double degree partner institutions at the bottom of this page.

Benefits of Studying a Double Degree

  • Get the bachelor or master certificate from two institutions.
  • Gain  a truly international education
  • Acquire professional expertise and intercultural competence – the two key qualifications of future employees working in a globalised world.
  • Gain valuable multicultural experience abroad and develop professional English skills
  • Learn about international business or engineering from different viewpoints
  • Become familiar with the language and culture of the host country

Ask more about double degrees: doubledegree(a)seamk.fi

Content of Bachelor Double Degree Studies

The  bachelor double degree programme requires a student to study one academic year at the double degree partner institution. The structure of curricula and the content of teaching  have been compared between the two institutions and the academic achievements are acknowledged to agreed extent.

The courses a student needs to complete  are defined in a personal study plan called Learning Agreement.

The practical training of five months is done internationally. The Bachelor thesis is written in English, under  the supervision of  academic staff from the two institutions. It is evaluated by the supervisor from the home institution and the co-evaluator from the host institution.

The bachelor double degree studies include:

  • Approximately 60 ECTS of the courses  are studied at the double degree partner institution
  • Practical training is conducted internationally
  • Bachelor thesis is written in English
  • Maturity test or equivalent as defined in a double degree agreement.

Double Degree Programmes at SeAMK & Course Selection 2023 /2024

  • Bachelor in International Business

    Students are requested to select the courses for autumn and spring semesters in their Learning Agreements. Please note, changes in course selection are possible.
    The study guide can be found here! 

    The course Selection 2023/2024 

    Course Selection For Autumn Semester 2023
    (4 September – 15 December 2023)

    CORE STUDIES
    KD06APSU012 Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
    IB00CV89 Gateway Inno, 2 ECTS
    IB00CY69 Foreign Trade Operations, 5 ECTS
    LT00CU77  Doing Business in the Nordic Countries, 2 ECTS

    PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
    (Important: an applicant can choose only one of the two  ‘Professional studies’ modules either option 1 or option 2!  An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option

    option 1: Industrial Management, 15 ECTS
    IB00CX80 Industrial Development, 3 ECTS
    IB00CY67 Introduction to Industrial Automation, 4 ECTS
    IB00CY37 Knowledge Management, 3ECTS
    IB00CX84 Logistics, 5 ECTS

    option 2: International Marketing, 15 ECTS
    KD00CU91 Business-to-Business Marketing, 3 ECTS
    IB00CX86 Cross-Cultural Marketing operations, 3 ECTS
    IB00CX87 Digital Marketing, 5 ECTS
    IB00DC49 Digital Marketing Metrics, 4 ECTS 

    OPTIONAL  STUDIES
    KD00CU83 Business in Latin America, 3 ECTS
    IB00CU81 Business in North America, 3 ECTS
    IB00CX91  Sport Business and Law, 5 ECTS
    IB00CX93 Sport and Event Marketing, 5 ECTS
    LT00CV15 Online Business Project, 5 ECTS

    Course Selection For Spring Semester 2024

    (8 January – 30 February) 


    (19 February -24 May 204)

    Please choose 30 ECTS for spring semester in your Learning Agreement. Please note that changes to the course selction can be done only with good reasons during the exchange period.

     

    PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
    (Important: an applicant can choose only one of the two  ‘Professional studies’ modules either option 1 or option 2!  An applicant needs to do all courses listed under the chosen option

    option 1: Sustainable Management 15 ECTS
    IB00CX98 Business Ethics, 5 ECTS
    B00CX90 Circular Economy, 5 ECTS
    IB00CX89 Sustainablity and Quality Management, 5 ECTS

    option 2: Digital Business 15 ECTS
    IB00CY33 Business Intelligence, 3 ECTS
    IB00CY36 Data Security and Digital Law, 3ECTS
    IB00CX97 Digital Content Creation, 4 ECTS
    LT00CV05 E-Commerce Web Design 5 ECTS

    OPTIONAL STUDIES
    KD19CNTT012 Excel Spreadsheet Calculation in Business, 2 ECTS
    IB00DL48 International Trade and FinanciaI Markets, 4 ECTS
    LT00CV11 Current Trends in Digital Business, 2 ECTS
    KD07CYEN225 Doing Business in English, 3 ECTS
    IB00CX94 eSport Management, 5 ECTS
    KD00CU75 Business in the EU, 3 ECTS
    IB00DE50 Business in Africa, 3 ECTS
    KD00CU87 Business in China, 2 ECTS
    IB00DL08 Business-to-Business (B2B) Sales, 5 ECTS

  • Bachelor in Automation Engineering

    SeAMK degree programme in automation engineering has a double degree agreement with Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

    The double degree students of Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences spend the second year of study at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences. The study topics include for example electronics, programming of control and automation systems as well as laboratory and project works and the studies are conducted in English.

    The double degree students of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences spend the third year of study at Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences. The study topics include for example measurement technology, computer science, technical systems technology and innovation management and the studies are conducted in English.

    The double degree studies also include practical training, a thesis, a maturity test and other courses at the home institution according to a study plan. Practical training can be done either in the student’s home country or abroad. The bachelor thesis is supervised and evaluated by a academic staff from both institutions.

    Please note, changes in course selection are possible.

    The Course Selection 2023/2024

    The Learning Agreement is done for the academic year.  Please choose courses from the course selection below.

    The study guide can be found here! 

    Autumn Semester 2023
    (4 September – 15 December 2023)

    Please choose 30 ECTS for autumn semester in your Learning Agreement. Please note that changes to the course selction can be done only with good reasons during the exchange period.

    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS
    AE00CM58  Basics of Digital Technology, 3 ECTS
    AE00CM59  Basics of Electronics, 3 ECTS

    MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    TECHN02 Automotive Laboratories, 4 ECTS 
    8A00CL67 Computer aided manufacturing, 3 ECTS 
    KC25AB30100 Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology, 3 ECTS
    AE00DM43  Production Simulation, 3 ECTS
    KCMECHCAD Mechanical Drawing and CAD, 5 ECTS. 
    KC04IPS1001 Hydraulics and Pneumatics, 5 ECTS.

    AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
    AE00CM84 Machine Automation 1, 4 ECTS
    AE00CM86 Robotics, 4 ECTS
    AE00CM66 Control Engineering, 3 ECTS

    BUSINESS STUDIES
    KCIPSQM Quality Management, 3 ECTS

    LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION
    KD06APSUO12  Finnish Language and Culture, 3 ECTS
    8X00BJ37   Intercultural Communication, 3 ECTS

    Spring Semester 2024
    (8 January 2024 – Abril 2024)

    Please choose 30 ECTS for spring semester in your Learning Agreement. Please note that changes to the course selction can be done only with good reasons during the exchange period.

    INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    AE00CM91 C++ Programming, 3 ECTS
    AE00CM83 Embedded Systems, 4 ECTS
    AE00CM79 Object-oriented Programming, 4 ECTS
    AE00CM73 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, 3ECTS

    ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRONICS
    AE00CM81 Advanced Electronics, 3 ECTS
    AE00CM82 Laboratory Assignments in Electronics, 3 ECTS

    AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
    8X00BJ41 Concept Design, 3 ECTS
    AE00CM60 Production Management, 4 ECTS
    AE00CM85 Laboratory Assignments in Automation 1, 4 ECTS

    BUSINESS STUDIES
    KCIPSQM Quality Management, 3 ECTS

    PROJECT STUDIES
    A800BD64 Software Project, 6 ECTS
    8X00BJ42 Project Work in Automation 2, 6 ECTS

    LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION
    8X00BJ40 English Speaking Practice 2, 3 ECTS
    A800BD63 Technical English, 3 ECTS

  • Master in International Business Management

    SeAMK master level degree programme in international business management has a double degree agreement with Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

    A master double degree student is required to have at least two years of working experience after completing BBA degree.

    The study guide can be found here! 

    The Course Selection 2023/2024

    A learning agreements is done for an academic year. Please choose courses from the course selection below.
    Please note, changes in course selection are possible.

    Autumn Semester 2023
    (4 September 2023 – 16 December 2023)

    KD00BL31 Project Planning, 5 ECTS
    KD00DA37 Human Resource Management in International Context, 5 ECTS
    KD00DA39 Digital Marketing Strategies, 5 ECTS
    KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, 5 ECTS
    KD00BL27 Strategic Project Management, 5 ECTS

    Spring Semester 2024
    (week 2 – week 21)

    5E00CG65 Circular Economy and New Business, 5 ECTS
    5D00DL49 Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems, 5 ECTS
    KD00CL38 International Marketing Management, 5 ECTS
    KD00BL33 Leadership in Global Projects, 5 ECTS
    KD00BL37 Professional Qualification in Project Work, 5 ECTS
    KD00CL56 Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion, 5ECTS

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