Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) is a Finnish university of applied sciences that offers education to about 10,000 students in seven fields. In addition to Tampere , TAMK operates in Ikaalinen , Mänttä-Vilppula Mänttä and Virra .
The teaching offered at TAMK focuses especially on technology, social and health care, business administration and culture. Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAOK) is also part of TAMK, where you can study as a vocational teacher, special needs teacher or study counselor. There is also a master’s degree program and other in-service teacher training.
In addition, TAMK offers several options for updating previously acquired skills in the form of in-service training: there are options from short thematic courses to longer MBA programs. TAMK’s tasks also include applied research and development and work-based service activities.
Degree-awarding education
TAMK has more than 40 courses, seven of which are in English. The selection includes courses leading to a polytechnic degree , where the degree can be completed either full-time or as an adult education flexibly alongside work. Adult education also makes it possible to supplement a college-level degree with a bachelor’s degree.
TAMK also offers education leading to a master ‘s degree, which is intended for persons who have completed a university degree and have already gained experience in working life.
TAMK offers degree-leading education in the following fields and degree titles:
- Cultural field: median , musician , music pedagogue
- Business Administration: Bachelor of Business Administration
- Tourism, Hospitality Management: Hospitality Management
- Natural Resources: Forestry Engineer
- Social and health care: bioanalyst , paramedic , physiotherapist , midwife , radiologist , nurse , sociologist , nurse
- Engineering: engineer , master builder , building architect
- Computer Science: Bachelor of Business Administration
Vocational teacher education
TAMK also has the Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAOK), which organizes teacher training for teachers of polytechnics, vocational schools and adult education centers, as well as those who intend to become teachers. TAOK also provides VET training for individuals who are or intend to be VET teachers. As a new degree option, TAOK also trains study counselors.
Continuing
TAMK’s continuing education offer includes studies of various lengths, ranging from a few days to training programs lasting up to a year or two, such as MBA programs. TAMK also organizes labor market policy training and the opportunity for a working life degree.
TAMK also offers personnel training that meets the needs of companies, which enables the company to develop and maintain the professional skills of its personnel and to promote the well-being of its work community.