Pathway studies refer to the first-year courses of degree programs that are taken at an open university of applied sciences according to the curriculum, in the same group as degree students. The extent of the studies is 15 ECTS credits in master’s degree programs and they are mainly completed within one academic year.
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Benefits
- By completing pathway studies, you can graduate in the same amount of time as a student who started directly in a degree program.
- You can complete pathway studies even if you do not yet have the required prior education for university of applied sciences studies.
- A guaranteed place in a degree program after one year.
You who...
- You are aiming for a master’s degree at a university of applied sciences.
- You want to make good use of a gap year.
- You are ready to study intensively for one year.
- You want to study with the same group for the entire year.
- You want to continue your degree studies from the second year after one year.
Registration for Pathway Studies
The pathway study program consists of two parts. With this product card, you can register for the first part of the pathway studies. You will receive the right to study for the first semester, during which you will complete about half of the pathway study program.
- The pathway study program consists of two parts. With this product card, you can register for the first part of the pathway studies. You will receive the right to study for the first semester, during which you will complete about half of the pathway study program.
- To complete the entire pathway study program (15 ECTS credits), you must also register and pay for the second part of the pathway studies. The total cost of the study program is €300, which you pay in two parts (€150 per part).
- Registration for the second part will open before the start of the next semester. We will inform you by email when it is possible to register for the second part.
- After completing the pathway studies, you can apply to become a degree student through the separate application process. Being accepted as a degree student requires completing both parts of the pathway studies, totaling 15 ECTS credits/€300.
Cancellation Terms
- If for some reason you are unable to participate in the studies, please notify us as soon as possible. It is absolutely essential to cancel your participation in time so that the spot can be given to someone on the waiting list.
- You can cancel your registration within 14 days of registering, before the start of the studies, by notifying us at verkkokauppa@vamk.fi. For cancellations made later, half of the annual fee will be charged. The paid study fee is a prerequisite for participation in the studies and for maintaining the right to study.
Content of training
As a path student, you will study the Project Management degree programme for one academic year, which means that you study the first year of your degree programme according to the curriculum.
The degree programme of International Business Management prepares the international business community and the public sector for demanding expert and managerial positions. In your studies, you focus on the development of your company, which you can reflect on both in writing and in discussions with your fellow students. You will be able to combine new theories in the field to your own experience and develop as an expert. The degree also gives a new drive to your work and opportunities for career advancement.
- Studying takes place at the same pace in a group of degree students.
- The content of the education is in accordance with the curriculum of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.
- The studies you completed will later be counted as part of the degree.
- Those planning degree studies should note that before applying as a degree student in a separate application, one must have at least two years of industry-specific work experience after completing the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Degree title: Master of Business Administration
Method of implementation
When you buy a product from our online store, you sign up for a group whose training is implemented online. There are many types of online implementations, in practice the teaching is organized without seats, but all of our online degrees involve time-bound contact teaching and guidance (in Zoom) and independent or small group study that requires attendance. Please always check the exact dates and times of the teaching and supervision meetings directly from the teachers and the timetable.
Read more about the International Business Management degree programme
International Business Management Curricula
Path Studies for International Business Management
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