Study Information Technology in English in an international environment! Information Technology – growing number of possibilities! The IT field offers great opportunities to young creative people who master the foundations and technologies used to build new applications and systems.
Software and communications change the way individuals and organizations do their daily activities. In all areas of life there is space for new innovations that help people to do things in a better way when using IT technologies - our world can become more user-friendly, more economical, more productive and reduce energy consumption.
The degree programme in Information Technology provides you with a wide knowledge in software engineering and communications. You get the skills needed in building new applications and systems based on customer needs. In addition to regular courses we offer advanced students real world projects where you can challenge yourself.
IT Engineering studies consists of more or less constant basic studies and rapidly evolving new technologies. You need both to solve real world problems with software and IT systems. Engineers’ work is very practically oriented. All professional studies contain a lot of learning by doing. For advanced students we offer an opportunity to take part in our R & D projects during their studies.
Our main specializations are software engineering and communication technologies. These are the fastest growing areas of IT. You get skills to build applications using different programming languages and platforms. You also learn how to use existing services to build solutions to meet customer needs or even invent your own new services by combining existing ones.
Due to the fast growth rate of IT industry the demand for new professionals is high. Young professionals are valued due to their learning skills and flexibility. In many projects there are often technologies that are new even to experienced professionals so your learning skills are an essential asset. When solving customers’ needs your communication and analysis skills are needed.
Occupational titles
Software designer, Project manager, R&D Engineer, IT Manager, Security expert, Network Systems Administrator, Network specialist, CEO of your start-up company.
Co-operation with working life
Kosila Digimedia, Oy Raisoft Ltd, SK Protect Oy, Boliden Kokkola Oy, Alfame Systems, Maintpartner, Apex Automation, Sasken Finland, Kemira GrowHow Oy, Hur Oy, Livion Oy, Elisa Oyj.
Postgraduate studies
In Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius it’s possible to study in Master’s Programme in Information Technology (in Finnish) and it’s flexible to apply directly from Centria UAS’ degree programme in Information Technology. A personal study plan will be made for every student according to previous study performance and degree.