Information and Communication Technology

Study ICT in Jyväskylä, Finland and become a Bachelor of EngineeringICT (Information and Communications Technology) skills have a high demand today. Many devices, such as household appliances and various entertainment services, use the Internet. Traditional, physical customer service locations in banks, insurance institutions, and public agencies have been replaced by Internet-based electronic services. These services are produced as cloud service in data centres, where large amounts of data are analysed. Artificial intelligence recommends services, songs, or products for purchase. How are these digital services produced in a secure manner and the users' trust in the use of the services ensured? The rapidly developing sector needs new experts who are able to apply new technologies to various innovations. Good examples include cyber security, the game industry, social media, cloud services, augmented reality, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and the 'Internet of Everything’ which has created a lot of buzz in the field.Graduate as an ICT engineer for international tasksInformation and Communication Technology engineering studies provide you with good technical capabilities to operate in a changing society, in an international environment. During the studies, you will learn the skills for ICT construction in a digitalising and automated society. After graduating, you will be able to design, build, and test information technology solutions for work-life demands, also considering ethical perspectives.Project and teamwork skillsThe studies include plenty of teamwork projects, as do many workplaces in the field. After graduating from these practical studies, you will have the competence to work in ICT tasks for international organisations.As an ICT engineer, you will need expertise in both verbal and written communications, as communication skills are important for various customer projects. The studies are implemented in English, which is the general language used in the ICT sector. Your verbal language skills will improve in voluntary student exchange, projects, and various exercises.Software and IT competenceAfter graduating from the degree programme, you will have both software and information technology skills.You will learn how to design the software requirements specifications, and implement the software, in accordance with these specifications. The logic and most common algorithms of programming will also be clear to you. You will have a comprehensive understanding of software industry’s production methods from construction to testing. In addition, you are able to manage design, version management and documentation tools.The studies will also provide you with an understanding of the operating principles of a computer, its components, and operating systems. You are able to design and configure communication networks that connect computers, and install and maintain servers. You are also familiar with the basics of cyber security. You possess the know-how to install, design, and maintain the databases required by the software. You are able to operate and design cloud services for business needs, and critically evaluate the services offered by different cloud service providers.Explore the studies and applyThe entrance examination for the ICT programme consists of two sections: The Databases course completed as an online implementation and an interview. During the Databases course, you will be able to familiarise yourself with ICT studies and study contents. Those best succeeded in the online course will be invited to the interview.Read more about the selection criteria on the Jamk website.