Degree Programme in Information Technology
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
Work placement is conducted during studies.
Qualification requirements and regulations
Qualification requirements and regulations are defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia: https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/
Access to further studies
A graduate is eligible to apply for Master's Degree studies in a university after completing the Bachelor’s of Engineering degree. Special arrangements apply to application for Master-level studies in a university of applied sciences as there is a requirement of two years of work experience after completion of a bachelor-level degree.
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Students have the right to apply for the recognition of prior learning. The recognition is based on the skills of the student regardless of the ways the fore mentioned expertise has been acquired. The student has the responsibility to demonstrate the skills required in the study objectives and to provide the required information and documentation based on which the decision for approval will be made.
Profile of the programme
Degree Programme in Information Technology (Bachelor of Engineering) has been developed to provide students with a strong expertise in the chosen sector in the field of information and communication technology combined with a profound multidisciplinary skills and knowledge in technology and natural sciences, readiness and skills for effective project work and fluency in documentation and communication. Students will also achieve multicultural, working community and innovation competence.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
The curriculum in Information Technology Degree Programme aims at educating qualified engineers with skills required for international career. A graduate from information technology works in private or public sector for example as a software developer in software production, as a research engineer in product development designing systems with embedded intelligence, a solutions engineer designing network or cybersecurity solutions or as a specialist in technical support, in customer services or in technical sales.
Key learning outcomes
After the first year studies, the students choose their ICT specialization from two major options. Majors are Mobile Solutions and Smart IoT Systems. Depending on the chosen major in the curriculum the graduates will have the skills and knowledge to design, implement and operate computer networks, backend and front end solutions, network connected sensor and actuator systems, wireless communication and virtual server systems. Additionally the graduates have the skills to function as a productive member of a project team with fluent communication and documentation skills.
Graduation requirements
A student is eligible to graduate when student has completed all the required courses set for the degree as a present student (extent 240 ECTS credits).
Level of qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
Student exchange takes place during the third year of studies.
Specific admission requirements
Admission requirements are set annually.
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The assessment criteria are defined in the degree regulations of Metropolia (https://www.metropolia.fi/en/apply/general-information/manage-your-studies/academic-information/) and course-specific requirements are described in the course descriptions in the curriculum.
Mode of study
Studies in the degree programme are conducted as full-time studies. Studies include contact teaching, laboratory work, project work and self-study.
Programme director
Janne Salonen
Head of Department
Information and Communication Technology
Phone +358 (0)40 334 1150
Email firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
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Timing plans by study path
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