# Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology

> Study Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology (Internet of Things) in Kuopio, Finland at Savonia University of Applied Sciences.

## Programme Overview
*   **Degree:** Bachelor of Engineering
*   **Specialization:** Information Technology (Internet of Things)
*   **Duration:** 4 years • 240 ECTS
*   **Location:** Microkatu campus, Kuopio, Finland
*   **Format:** Full-time studies • On-campus • Fully Taught in English

## Why this programme?
1.  **Software and Hardware Engineering:** Learn skills for the entire IoT ecosystem from embedded devices to cloud services. Become a professional with strong software and hardware engineering skills.
2.  **Artificial Intelligence and Hybrid Engineering:** Deploy AI technologies across IoT devices and services. Discover innovative AI-assisted engineering practices and build the skills needed for a future-ready career.
3.  **Cybersecurity:** Develop expertise in cybersecurity for the rapidly evolving Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

## What will you learn?
*   **1st year:** You acquire basic knowledge of IoT ecosystems, programming, electronics, communication, physics, and mathematics.
*   **2nd year:** You develop basic skills for IoT engineering, e.g., programming, sensors and electronics, artificial intelligence, and cloud platforms. At the same time more advanced knowledge in mathematics and physics is acquired. You work on industry-related internships.
*   **3rd and 4th year:** During your third year, you acquire product development and project management skills through a large IoT project. Engineering competences are deepened further and specialization into embedded, cloud, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity engineering can be tailored to your needs. During your fourth year, you complete your specialization studies and finalize your internships and bachelor’s thesis.

## Choose Your Direction
1.  **Cloud Engineering:** Design, build, and manage scalable cloud-based systems and services. Develop skills in cloud platforms, virtualization, storage, cybersecurity, AI, automation, and DevOps.
2.  **Embedded Engineering:** The emphasis is on hardware, electronics and embedded programming. You will acquire knowledge and skills with microcontrollers, sensors, their connectivity, embedded AI technology, and cybersecurity.

## Learn by doing
*   **Laboratory and Project-based Learning:** Get hands-on experience with modern technology in our labs. Project courses are inspired by industry needs.
*   **Internship:** Internships (30 ECTS) are a vital part of learning. You can work in companies in Finland and internationally.
*   **Thesis:** You will deepen your skillset in a thesis project (15 ECTS), which is an industry-related engineering project.

## Programme Structure
The degree consists of 240 ECTS (1 academic year = 60 ECTS / 1600 hours).
*   Basic studies: 50 ECTS
*   Professional studies: 115 ECTS
*   Specialization Studies: 15 ECTS
*   Elective studies: 15 ECTS
*   Internship(s): 30 ECTS
*   Thesis: 15 ECTS

## Career and Future
Graduates can work in many different roles in IoT engineering and general IT engineering:
*   IoT Engineer
*   AI Engineer
*   Cybersecurity Engineer
*   Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
*   Software Developer
*   Full-Stack Developer
*   Data Engineer

## Kuopio as a Study City
Kuopio is the largest of Savonia’s campus cities, with over 120,000 residents and a vibrant student community. Located in Eastern Finland, the city combines the benefits of urban services with easy access to nature.

## Contact Us
**Markku Kellomäki**
Senior lecturer, Degree program coordinator, Ph.D.
Email: markku.kellomaki@savonia.fi
Phone: +358 44 785 6444