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Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology

Metropolia is Finland’s largest University of Applied Sciences. In Metropolia community people and worlds meet to create insight, expertise and well-being for both the professional life and life in general. Metropolia is a reliable partner and an innovator in higher education. Through cooperation we discover new ideas and solutions to build a better future. There are over 16,000 students in Metropolia; out of them close to 1,000 come from outside of Finland.

Why choose Information Technology at Metropolia?

Information Technology is everywhere in today's society as it is needed in electronic and media appliances, computers, household devices, and almost in every part of our everyday lives.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia offers you:

  • Excellent combination of basic and professional courses in Information Technology
  • High-quality education
  • A solid basis to work as an engineer both in Finland and abroad
  • Major options in Smart IoT Systems and Mobile Solutions
  • International and supportive learning environment
  • Multidisciplinary educational institution with a vast partner network

Could I be a student in Information Technology?

Yes, you can! You don't need to be a computer wizard to start with as we will equip you with the skills and knowledge required in the field. You just need to be committed and hard-working student with a devoted attitude towards the world of information technology and engineering. We offer you an international study environment in which you have a possibility to make friends and future colleagues with students from all around the world.

  • Degree: Bachelor of Engineering (AMK)
  • Degree level: Bachelor's degree
  • Extent of the DP: 240 ECTS credits
  • Duration of the DP: 4.0 years
  • Access to further study: University studies

    • Employment opportunities after graduation

    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 solution engineer designing network or cybersecurity solutions or as a specialist in technical support, in customer services or in technical sales.

    Cooperation with working life and with other associates

    Learning takes place in real-life projects. Work placement is conducted during studies.

    What will I study?

  • You will learn the basics in core engineering subjects such as mathematics and physics. Professional studies in Information Technology will fortify your engineering skills in addition to languages and communication skills and business courses that will top-up your competence.
  • You will be linked to working-life throughout your studies via industry-related projects, work placement periods and a Final Year Project. This gives you a chance to create useful networks and plan your future career whilst studying.

    • Major Options

  • You will choose your major option during your first study year. You may choose major option out of the two options offered in Information Technology.
  • Starting studies in major option requires that you have followed the curriculum as planned and have completed 60 ECTS.
  • The major option will be offered if a sufficient number of students will choose the major option.
  • We have limited study places in each major option. If the number of students applying for a major exceeds the number of study places, the selection criteria will be based on study success and other criteria defined by the degree program.
  • Major option will give you an in-depth insight into the subject areas that are relevant and up to date in each major option. You can also extend your knowledge in any other major options by taking it as a minor option in your engineering studies.

    • Mobile Solutions - Digital Media in Your Hands

  • As media consumption is moving to mobile devices there is ever increasing need for software developers who master mobile specific software development.
  • You will learn to design and implement visually outstanding web, hybrid and native applications for smart phones and tablets using the same methods and tools as the top software companies.So, you will become a software developer. The knowledge comes through courses such as Mobile Web Technologies, iOS Application Development, Android Application Development utilizing Sensor Technologies and Mobile Projects together with Companies.
  • After graduation you may work for example as a software developer, a software designer or as a product manager in media and ICT-field companies, in communication and marketing companies, in software houses and digital marketing agencies or as an entrepreneur.

    • Smart IOT Systems - Internet is Everywhere

  • Smart IoT Systems major study program gives you an insight to the embedded computer systems and cloud services including Internet of Things. After second year students can focus more in detail to the smart embedded devices or to the cloud services and communication technologies.
  • Smart embedded systems are devices with open-source operating system. They for example control industrial processes or collect IoT data for cloud services. Understanding basics of cloud services is important. Students learn professional embedded development practices and tools by participating development projects during their study. Graduates will work for example in product research and development departments, as a technical specialist or as a software developer in various ICT companies.
  • Communication networks and Cloud Computing study focus gives student an insight to the world of computer network technologies, server systems and cloud services. You can put the learnt theory into practice in our data communication laboratory which are based on IP-networking, server systems and mobile networks. Courses developed co-operation with the leading networking equipment manufacturers gives excellent skill set for secure network and server system design, implementation and maintaining. Students may work in various ICT related positions after the graduation such as a project manager, network specialist, cloud system administrator, ICT security specialist or technical specialist.

    • The course offerings include:

  • Embedded Systems programming
  • Internet of Things
  • Modern Measurement Systems and Sensor Technologies
  • Open-source Operating Systems

    • Graduates will work for example in product research and development departments, as a technical specialist or as a software developer in various ICT companies.

    What lies ahead after graduation?

    Information systems, embedded intelligence and mobile solutions are the key elements of modern society and everyday life. Engineers with strong expertise in various fields of technology are required to administrate systems of the modern era and to advance the technological development further. 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 solution engineer designing network or cybersecurity solutions or as a specialist in technical support, in customer services or in technical sales.