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EI19SP Bachelor Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

Basis of Education

The degree title is Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. The title of the degree in Finnish is called konetekniikan insinööri (AMK). The study programme is 240 ECTS and the full- time studies take about 4 years. The studies take place in Kuopio and they are conducted in English. This programme qualifies to apply for master degree programmes.

The degree programme of Mechanical Engineering qualifies the future engineers for the various tasks in the technology industry. Duties vary within the fields of engineering, business and management such as project management, sales engineering, operations and supply chain management and engineering. The future job is most probably found in a company operating with global exports.

The technological expertise learned in the programme includes product design and develop-ment, and manufacturing technology. The studies in production and business management concentrate on project management, marketing, sales, business economics, procurement, supply chain, international business operations and quality management.

An important part of the programme is getting familiar with operating effectively in a variety of interpersonal networks. Self-development, communication and interpersonal skills, organiza-tional and social as well as international competences and problem-solving skills are included in the engineering know-how. The objective of the programme is to produce a high-quality team player instead of an individual player.

The structure of the studies is based on process thinking and the learning process is based on problem based learning. Students are able to include in their programme special project studies in companies in Finland or abroad.

Competence Standards

The qualification of a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering is at the European and Finnish level 6. (The national framework of qualifications and other learning).



Structure of Studies

The studies for a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering comprise 240 ECTS. According to the curriculun, the work load for one academic year is 60 ECTS which is approximately 1600 hours of student’s work. It consist, among others, of contact lessons in class, distance and independent learning, e-learning, project working and practical training. R&D activities are included in the studies.

Development of Expertise

The curriculum has been planned so that the degree programme provides the student with the knowledge, skills and competence required in the working life and the studies ensure the devel-opment of the student’s professional expertise.

Each student starts planning his/her career path already during the first study year as he/she drafts an individual study plan. This way the student takes responsibility for the progress of his/her studies. Savonia’s teachers and other personnel guide and support the student in defining and achieving the personal goals in the study plan.



The Bachelor programme in Mechanical Engineering at Savonia UAS aims at educating future engineering experts strongwith both Mechanical Engineering as well as Production and Business Management skills. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to develop their expertise step by step; first, getting an introduction to the basics of Engineering, along with Mechanical Engineering. Later, students deepen their understanding in Mechanical Engineering and apply the gained knowledge into practice, e.g. working in projects and solving real company cases. In the specialization phase, students are introduced to Production and Business Management, i.e. Industrial Management, and are developing their expertise from know-how to show-how, in a close contact with real working life.

The annual themes for each academic year are the following:

Methods and implementation

Savonia provides education which is guided by OIS thinking (Open Innovative Space, OIS 2.0). The objective is to combine high-quality learning and teaching with the working life oriented research and development assignments. The student is an active doer and he or she studies in different teams where students come from various fields of studies and where representatives of local business also take part. Most of the assignments are developed in co-operation with working life. Engineering studies follow closely the CDIO method (Conceive Design Implement …) which is based on project teaching. The first year students will start with an orientation project to learn the basics of project working. Second year students will carry out a multicultural and multidisciplinary RD project solving cases assigned by local companies. During the last two study years students will have Industrial Management Projects 1 and 2. The thesis can be seen as the final project that is usually carried out individually.

Close networking with local businesses, especially during project studies and practical training, guarantees that the curriculum is up-to-date and that the learning outcomes benefit both the student's career development as well as the local businesses. In addition, the studies are based on the principles of accessibility and sustainable development.

In the early stages of studies students will make their personal study plans. Most of the students follow the programme curriculum as their personal study plan. However, if a student has already studied e.g. in the engineering field earlier, then prior learning, completed degree studies and acquired competencies can often be acknowledged so that the completion time of Mechanical Engineering degree studies can be shorter, or the work load can be lighter for some academic terms. If a student is working along his/ her study path, the learning at work can be educationalized according to Savonia practices. The previous must be agreed on and planned together with Savonia counselling personnel.

Students can complete their personal study plan with 15 credits of elective studies supporting the professional know-how and skills they want to focus more. In addition, students have the benefit of an extensive international partner university network for carrying out exchange stud-ies or practical training outside Finland. Also, a double degree option exists with Windesheim University.

The options for e-learning and summer studies are growing from year to year, and students are encouraged to choose such studies, e.g. for their elective studies. Also, apart from being able to communicate in one’s native language and English, it is recommend to study Finnish or any other foreign language to enhance the international competence even further. Swedish studies are compulsory part of the curriculum for those with a Finnish educational background.


Course Table

Code Name 1 S 1 K 2 S 2 K 3 S 3 K 4 S 4 K
 
Orientation Studies
Common Basic Studies
4 EXX8100 Tools for International Engineering Students 5              
4 EXX8110 Mathematics 1 5              
4 EIP8000 Engineering English 5              
4 EIP8010 Technical Drawing 5              
4 EIP8020 3D Modelling 5              
4 EIP8030 Office Applications 5              
4 EIP8040 Manufacturing Technology 1   5            
4 EXX8140 Physics for Engineering   5            
4 EXX8120 Mathematics 2   5            
4 EXX8060 Engineering Swedish       5        
4 EIP8050 Teamwork and Leadership   5            
4 EXX8150 Finnish for Foreigners   5            
4 EIP8060 Orientation Project   5            
 
Professional Studies
Professional Studies of Degree Programme
Applying Engineerign Studies
4 EXX8130 Mathematics 3     5          
4 EIA8010 Material Technology 1     5          
4 EIA8020 Mechanics     5          
4 EIH4100 Practical Training     5          
4 EIA8030 Entrepreneurship     5          
4 EIA8040 Effective Communication Skills     5          
4 EIA8050 Fundamentals of Strength of Materials       5        
4 EIA8060 Basics of Electrical Engineering       5        
4 EIA8070 Physics for Mechanical Engineering       5        
4 EIA8080 Materials Management       5        
4 EIA8090 RD Project       5        
4 EIH4210 Practical Training 2a       5        
Deepening the Knowledge
4 EIH4220 Practical Training 2b         5      
4 EIA8100 Manufacturing Technology 2         5      
4 EIA8110 Operations Management         5      
4 EIA8120 Management Accounting         5      
4 EIA8130 Quality Management and Engineering         5      
4 EIA8140 Industrial Management Project 1           5    
4 EIA8150 Project Management Tools           5    
4 EIA8160 Business to Business Marketing           5    
4 EIA8170 Procurement and Purchasing Management           5    
4 EIA8180 Manufacturing Systems Development           5    
Applying Lessons Learned
4 EIA8190 Execution Project Control and Management             5  
4 EIA8200 Sales Project Control and Management             5  
4 EIA8210 Supply Chain and Network Management             5  
4 EIA8220 Data Management and ERP             5  
4 EIA8230 Industrial Management Project 2             5  
4 EIH4310 Practical Training 3a               5
4 EIH4320 Practical Training 3b               5
4 EIH4330 Practical Training 3c               5
 
Final Thesis
Thesis
4 SAVTHE1 Thesis               15
   5 EIONT10 Thesis Planning               5
   5 EIONT20 Thesis Implementation               5
   5 EIONT30 Thesis Finalisation               5
   5 EIONT40 Maturity Test               0
4 SAVTHE2 Thesis               15
   5 EIONT50 Thesis Project 1               5
   5 EIONT60 Thesis Project 2               5
   5 EIONT70 Finalising the Thesis Projects               5
   5 EIONT80 Maturity Test               0
 
Elective Studies
Optional Studies
4 EIV4000 Industry and Networking   5            
4 EXV8070 Tools for Cross-Cultural Communication       5        
4 EXV8080 Tools for Spoken and Written Skills         5      
4 EXV8090 Tools for Multilingual Environment 5 (NonStop)
International Sales
4 LIX1000 Sales Process and Tools     5          
4 LIX2000 International Sales Management       5        
4 LIX3000 Storytelling and Content Marketing         5      

Opintojaksokuvaukset

4 EXX8100 Tools for International Engineering Students

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student is able to plan his/her studies and use the information, counselling and guidance services available in Savonia UAS. The student is able to find support when needed in order to progress with the studies according to schedules. The student is able to evaluate and develop his/ her studying skills. The student is able to use the necessary IT tools and applications in his/her studies. The student is able to communicate, work and study in a multicultural environment.
Content
Studying in Savonia UAS, studying skills and the progress of studies (Orientation to UAS studies). Effective use of computers, digital network and IT applications supporting studies (IT skills). Studying in a foreign language. Communication skills in a multicultural environment. Understanding cultural differences and critical incidents. Working skills in multicultural groups and teams. (Multicultural Communication)
Requirements
Option 1: Active participation in the orientation days, teaching, including briefings and events (Savonia Start). An individual PSP conversation with the teacher tutor. Contact lessons, working online, assignments, exercises and independent studies following instructions and given deadlines. Option 2: Online course. Must be agreed and planned together with a teacher tutor.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials on Reppu, Wilma, online course DigiAvain_en and Moodle, other materials handed out by teachers.
Other considerations
The student’s work load is divided in the following way: Orientation to UAS studies 1 ECTS IT skills 2 ECTS Multicultural Communication 2 ECTS
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EXX8110 Mathematics 1

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student revises the basics of algebra and trigonometry. He/she knows the basic properties of the most common functions used in technical applications. The student learns the elements of mathematical thinking and deduction. Furthermore, the student is able to recognize simple mathematical problems and solve them. The student achieves the readiness required to continue studying mathematics and to solve mathematical problems in engineering studies.
Content
- Laws of algebra of real numbers - Equations and inequalities - Linear systems of equations - Trigonometry - Elementary functions
Requirements
Tests during the lectures or an examination after the lectures.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Croft, Davison, Hargreaves: Engineering Mathematics
Contact
Hyvönen Niina


4 EIP8000 Engineering English

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student develops English and communication skills further from the engineering's point of view. The student is able to write and talk about the study field in question (mechanical engineering and industrial management). The student is able to understand and produce technical descriptions on products and processes. The student knows the stages of the job application process and is able to create a professional CV and a job application letter. The student masters telephoning skills, including voice mails. The student is able to prepare a presentation for different kind of audiences and situations on technical topics. The student develops his or her skills in grammar on topics such as passive structures.
Content
Vocabulary and terminology on mechanical engineering and industrial management. Technical texts. Product and process descriptions. Job application documents. Phoning. Passive structures. Presentation skills.
Requirements
To pass the course the student must participate actively in contact lessons, finish and pass the given assignments according to deadlines, and pass the final exam.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Handed out in class and linked on Moodle. Specific information in the beginning of the course.
Other considerations
This course is suitable for students of Mechanical Engineering and exchange students.
Contact
Hyrkstedt Irene


4 EIP8010 Technical Drawing

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student knows the basics of technical drawing, projections used in technical drawing, the markings and symbols, part and assembly drawings, parts lists, tolerances in machine design and machine parts modeling and drawing processes. The student also gets an understanding of the different machine construction documents, parts manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, PI-diagrams, piping and layout drawings. The student gets acquainted with the three-dimensional parametric design tool for creating the assembly and part drawings. The basics in level and space geometry and geometrical constructions are covered.
Content
Basics in technical drawing Scales, projections, sections views, line widths, texts, dimensioning methods, tolerances, fits, surface and welding symbols, diagrams and bill of materials Part and assembly drawings and their link to product structures Taking manufacturing into account when creating technical drawings (welding and milling assembly drawings) Using a CAD program to create manufacturing drawings Standards used in technical drawing Level and space geometry Geometrical constructions
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Basic Engineering Drawing, R.S. Rhodes & L.B. Cook Material handed in Moodle
Prerequisites
None
Contact
Nissinen Mikko, Holmlund Eero


4 EIP8020 3D Modelling

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students become familiar with machine components and assemblies modeling and drawing process, basics of parametric 3D design tool, parts sustainability, manufacturability and cost evaluation methods, configurations and modular assembly management. The students are able to draw welding assemblies and drawings, as well as model sheet metal parts and make manufacturing and unfolded drawings of sheet metal parts. The students will also know how to use product data management system.
Content
Parametric feature modeling’s effective use in a machine design team. Basics of product data management, SolidWorks WorkGroup PDM as well as the basics of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM in management and sharing of documents. Parameterization, configurations and modular assembly management. Design Table. Assembly Features. 3D-sketching. Welded assembly drawings, welded beam structures and welding drawings. Sheet metal parts modeling. Manufacturing and unfolded drawings of sheet metal parts. Simulationxpress, static analyses. Part manufacturability and cost evaluation using DFMXpress and SolidWorks Costing applications.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Hietikko E.: Training SolidWorks 2014 - Mechanical Design in Practice Materials handed in Moodle
Prerequisites
None
Contact
Nissinen Mikko


4 EIP8030 Office Applications

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can create text documents, presentations and spreadsheet computations needed in learning of various subjects.
Content
Short review on basics of word processing (writing documents, including pictures in documents, using and modifying styles of documents, using spell checking, hyphenation, table of contents etc.). Presentation graphics (editing texts and templates, styles, presentation settings, printing possibilities). Basics of spreadsheet computing, formatting cells, absolute and relative reference, naming the cells, functions, charts, trend lines, printing, links, lists, sorting and filtering data, pivot tables, array functions, macros, importing data.
Requirements
Lessons, exercises made on lessons and at home too. Some of them to be returned
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material in Moodle, www-pages.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites, Basic use of computers
Other considerations
Passed grades from 1 to 5. The grade of the course comes from exercises returned to Moodle (25%) and an exam (75%). Limit of passing the exam is 40% of exam max points
Contact
Berg Ville


4 EIP8040 Manufacturing Technology 1

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students get familiar with machine and metal industry’s production methods, their principles and production equipment. The students understand the purpose of different manufacturing processes and know the products manufactured with the different processes. The students know the achieved accuracies and surface roughness through different manufacturing processes, and understand the factors related to the chosen manufacturing method. The students become familiar with the basic structure of CNC-machines and their programming. The students understand the importance of measuring and assembly technologies in the manufacturing of machine components.
Content
Casting techniques Shape manufacturing methods Powder metallurgical manufacturing methods Sheet metal and joining technology Cutting manufacturing methods Basics of numerical control Cutting production methods Measurements in engineering technology Assembly and installation
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material handed in Moodle
Contact
Nissinen Mikko


4 EXX8140 Physics for Engineering

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The general objective of the course is the introduction to the basic methods of physics. This includes the use of the SI system of units and a systematic mathematical way of analyzing physical systems. The more specific topics of the course are the basics of temperature and thermal energy, and the Newtonian mechanics. The former includes phenomena like thermal expansion of solids, liquids and that of gases within the framework of the ideal-gas law. The student will also get to understand the energetics of the temperature changes and phase transitions. The Newtonian mechanics is preceded by treatment of kinematics in one and two dimensions. Newtonian mechanics is about the Newton’s laws and the student will learn to apply them to fairly simple systems in one and two dimensions. The student will learn to make use of the concepts related to the definition of work done by a force, i.e. energy, energy principle, and power. After having completed the course, the student is able to apply the conservation law of linear momentum for collisions. He/she will also learn to treat impulsive forces in terms of impulse of a force. Finally the student will learn dynamics of circular motion.
Content
International System of Units (SI) Thermal Expansion Thermal Energy Ideal Gas Law Mechanisms of Heat Transfer Kinematics Newton’s Laws Friction Work, Energy, and Power Linear Momentum Circular Motion
Requirements
The student needs to pass the exams and test during the course. Solving some problem sets may be required as well. The problem sets or some of them can be computer based.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Will be announced in the beginning of the course
Prerequisites
None
Contact
Holmlund Eero


4 EXX8120 Mathematics 2

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student understands the meanings of the derivative of a function and the integral of a function. He/she knows the rules of differentiation and integration. The student is also able to apply the concepts introduced during the course in engineering applications.
Content
-Differential calculus -Integral calculus
Requirements
Tests during the lectures or an examination after the lectures.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Croft, Davison, Hargreaves: Engineering Mathematics
Prerequisites
Mathematics 1
Contact
Hyvönen Niina


4 EXX8060 Teknisk svenska

Laajuus
5 op
Osaamistavoitteet
Opiskelija saavuttaa sellaisen kirjallisen ja suullisen ruotsin kielen taidon, joka vastaa laissa säädettyä kielitaitoa (ns. virkamiesruotsi). Opiskelija osaa kertoa oman alansa työtehtävistä, hakea työpaikkaa, esitellä yritystä sekä sen tuotteita ja palveluja. Hän hallitsee kielen keskeisimmät perusrakenteet ja kykenee toimimaan oman alansa työtehtävissä ruotsin kielellä. Opiskelijalle kehittyy valmius lukea alaansa liittyviä artikkeleita, ja hän ymmärtää ruotsin kielen merkityksen Pohjoismaissa.
Keskeiset sisällöt
Opinnot, alan työtehtäviä ja työnhaku. Yrityksen esittely ja messuilla toimiminen. Omaan ammattialaan liittyviä tekstejä ja perusterminologia. Kielen perusrakenteet. Erilaisia suullisia ja kirjallisia viestintätilanteita.
Suoritustavat
Opintojaksoon sisältyvät lähitunnit (läsnäolovelvoite 75 %) harjoituksineen, kotitehtävät ja etätehtävät sekä itsenäinen opiskelu. Teknisk svenska-opintojakso on myös olemassa verkkototeutuksena, johon liittyy erillinen ruotsin suullisen ja kirjallisen kielitaidon koe. Mikäli opiskelijalla on jo hyvä ruotsin kielen taito (vähintään arvosana 4), voi hän osoittaa osaamisensa kirjallisen ja suullisen näyttökokeen avulla.
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Materiaali
Oppikirja Pietilä, KONTAKT - Teknisk svenska, Edita 2016 (saatavissa myös digikirjana). Artikkelit, sähköinen materiaali
Muuta huomioitavaa
Opintojen alussa kaikki opiskelijat osallistuvat ruotsin lähtötasotestiin. Opintojakson Teknisk Svenska yhteydessä järjestetään lisäohjausta sitä tarvitseville. Opiskelijan osaaminen arvioidaan asteikolla 0 - 5, ja hänen suullinen ja kirjallinen kielitaitonsa arvioidaan erikseen. Hyväksytysti suoritetun opintojakson arvosana on suullisen ja kirjallisen taidon arvosanojen keskiarvo. Molemmista osioista tulee olla vähintään arvosana 1. Todistukseen liitetään myös suullisen ja kirjallisen taidon sanallinen arviointi, jolloin arvosanat 1 - 3 vastaavat merkintää ”tyydyttävät tiedot” ja arvosanat 4 - 5 ”hyvät tiedot”.
Yhteyshenkilö
Pietilä Anna-Maija, Rasimus Ritva


4 EIP8050 Teamwork and Leadership

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
A student learns about teams – types of teams, the lifecycle of teams, what makes high performing teams. She/he gets familiar with how to be an effective team member – commitment, team roles, leadership, communication and the systems and processes for building high-performance teams. She/he understands and can resolve team conflict and dysfunction. A student understands the basic elements of a well-functioning work community and the importance of superior work for the success of the work community. He/she is also familiar with leadership skills and techniques such as interpersonal skills and communication, acquisition and management of information, problem-solving and decision-making. The student also strengthens his/her self-image and time management skills.
Content
Leadership and Management Self-management Teamwork, group work Team conflicts Motivation Evaluation, feedback
Requirements
Assessment includes a student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking what extent a student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. A student's attitude and motivation and attendance are also taken into account in the assessment. Learning diary, exam, exercises Re-exams and upgrading of the course only via general exams (re-sit exams) that consist of the literature questions.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material and links in Moodle. Ebook: Wellington, Pat, Foster, Niall: Effective Team Leadership for Engineers, ISBN 978-0-86341-954-6 Any book dealing with the course content is usable, and a lot of material is also found online on the Internet.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EXX8150 Finnish for Foreigners

Laajuus
5 op
Vieraskielinen osuus
2 op
Osaamistavoitteet
The student will understand the basic features of Finnish language and culture-specific communication style, and the basic differences between formal Finnish and spoken Finnish. The student can spell, greet appropriately, introduce oneself, and survive in basic oral and written everyday situations, such as e.g. a simple phone conversation. The student will know some basic grammatical structures and will practice to talk and write about studies, private life and work.
Keskeiset sisällöt
Communicative situations such as shopping, getting acquainted with other people, telling the time, expressing likes and dislikes, describing things and persons, asking the way, giving and following instructions. Grammatical points covered include e.g. verb types, present tense in different persons, recognizing the past tense structures, pronouns and some suffixes.
Suoritustavat
Active participation in lessons (75 % attendance required). Independent work. Assignments done according to schedules. Written and oral examination.
Arviointiasteikko
0 - 5
Materiaali
Gehring & Heinzmann 2016. Suomen Mestari 1. FinnLectura. Materials handed out in Moodle and in class. Electronic materials provided e.g. by Promentor.
Muuta huomioitavaa
This is a beginner level course.
Yhteyshenkilö
Hyrkstedt Irene


4 EIP8060 Orientation Project

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
After completing the course, the student will have an understanding of how general studies, such as physics, chemistry and communication are related to practical work in mechanical engineering. The student will also get a perception of what a project-based learning is about. The student learns to work independently and as a member of the project group. The student learns to understand, in a concrete way, a product development/ production process from an idea to a physical prototype.
Content
Project management and project documentation Use of information technology The basics of general studies (physics, chemistry) The basics of the program-specific studies and Written communication skills, reporting language, Savonia reporting practices, reference techniques, information retrieval
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials handed in Moodle
Other considerations
Physics 1 ECTS Communication studies 1 ECTS Chemistry 1 ECTS Project Management 2 ETCS
Contact
Nissinen Mikko, Holmlund Eero, Huttunen-Finta Ulla


4 EXX8130 Mathematics 3

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can solve the most common differential equations and is able to apply them in engineering applications. The student is able to use classical probability and the most common distributions to model random events. He/she knows the basics of statistical inference and hypothesis testing.
Content
- Differential equations: separable equation, first order linear equation, second order linear equation - Combinatorics and probability - Random variable and distribution - Discrete and continuous distribution - Parameter estimation and statistical tests
Requirements
Tests during the lectures or an examination after the lectures.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Croft, Davison, Hargreaves: Engineering Mathematics
Prerequisites
Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2
Contact
Hyvönen Niina


4 EIA8010 Material Technology 1

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The aim of this course is that students get familiar with the most used materials in mechanical engineering, especially steels. Other materials discussed are cast iron and nonferrous metals. With different structural materials the scope is to understand mechanical properties of metals, manufacturing routes and service conditions subject to composition and internal structures of metals. These can be affected by heat treatment and degree of deformation. The fundamentals of material selection and fracture mechanics are also explored. Within this study module also corrosion of materials, which is closely related to reduction-oxidation reactions as well as electrochemistry, is covered. During this study module students will take part in practical training in the laboratory of material technology.
Content
Material groups and manufacturing of metals Internal structures of metals and its influence on properties of materials Mechanical properties, definition within different ways Effect of heat treatment and environmental factors Different steel grades with their mechanical and corrosion properties and their weldability Cast irons and nonferrous metals Fundamentals of materials selection and fracture mechanics Corrosion of materials Reduction-oxidation reactions Electrochemistry
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Contact
Mäkinen Mika


4 EIA8020 Mechanics

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students learn the basics of mechanics laws of statics. The students know how to calculate reaction forces of rigid body and how to determine the internal force diagram of a beam.
Content
The basic laws of statics Static equilibrium of a particle Static equilibrium of rigid body Center of gravity Internal force system of beams, shear force and moment Loss factor of mechanical devices
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
R.C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Materials in Moodle.
Contact
Westerholm Tatu


4 EIH4100 Practical Training

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The aim of the practical training is to allow the student to become acquainted with essential practical tasks, which are important especially for the student's professional studies and to provide know-how in working life (Act 352/2003). Practical training allows the student to become acquainted with fundamental activities and tasks undertaken by the enterprise. The student also has the opportunity to determine whether he/she has an aptitude for working in this field.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for four weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization related to the degree programme. The training placement can be in an industrial enterprise, a building site, an IT company, a design company, the public sector, or an organization or an association which offers suitable work for practical training.
Requirements
The practical training proceeds in accordance with the designated plan and it is part of student's career planning. The student finds a suitable training place and makes the plan for the training period on his/ her own, and after the plan has been approved he/ she must ensure that it is implemented. The student must document the practical training process according to instructions. The grading scale is the following: Accepted (H), Failed (0). The grading is based on the documentation of the practical training process.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8030 Entrepreneurship

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The course will introduce the students to economic thinking and gives an overall picture of company's economic environment and profitability. The students will get a comprehensive view of the role that accounting has in business operations. During this course the students will learn the basics of different cost concepts and cost-volume-profit analysis, income statement and balance sheet.
Content
Concepts of entrepreneurship, where to get help, start-up grant, doing business without own company Company forms The features of main business processes: real process and monetary process, profitability, liquidity and solvency The behavior of costs, purchasing process Basics of budgeting Being an employer, calculating salaries Value added tax Cost-volume-profit analysis and financial calculations The role of accounting in the decision-making process Financial statement analysis: Basics of marketing, marketing process of products and services Market segmentation
Requirements
Assessment includes a student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking what extent a student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. A student's attitude and motivation and attendance are also taken into account in the assessment. Exam, business plan, exercises, company visits. Re-exams and upgrading of the course only via general exams (re-sit exams) that consist of the literature questions.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials and links in Moodle. Material provided by the lecturer and/or developed by students themselves, e.g., exercises and solutions.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8040 Effective Communication Skills

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student is able to communicate professionally in oral and written work-related situations. The student is able to produce formal and informal, polite and effective business emails and letters and is able to give well-structured and clear presentations in English. The student is also able to analyze how to develop his or her presentation skills further. The student is aware of negotiation styles and meeting procedures and is able to write memos and minutes of the meetings. The student is familiar with intercultural issues in communication and business contexts. The student is able to describe his/her professional knowhow and skills in a job interview. The student develops his/her English skills further.
Content
Communication skills in work-related situations. Business writing and styles. Presentation skills. Company presentations. Meeting skills. Negotiation skills. Job application process. Job interviews. English skills.
Requirements
To pass the course the student must participate actively in contact lessons, finish and pass the given assignments according to deadlines, and pass the final exam.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Handed out in class and linked on Moodle. Specific information in the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Contact
Hyrkstedt Irene


4 EIA8050 Fundamentals of Strength of Materials

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The goal of the course is to learn the general principals of strength calculation. After the course the student is able to calculate simple mechanical cases like normal stress or bending stress.
Content
Terms of strength calculation. Mechanical properties of materials Axial load Stress and strain Determination of safety factor Shear stress Bending stress and deformation of beam Torsion Linear buckling General state of stress Von Mises and Tresca criterions
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
R.C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials. Materials in Moodle.
Contact
Westerholm Tatu


4 EIA8060 Basics of Electrical Engineering

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The 2 ECTS section of physics included in this course is an introduction to electromagnetism. After finishing this section the student understands the concepts of electric field, potential and voltage and will be able to apply these concepts in the calculation of simple DC circuits. The student knows the operation principles of a resistor, a capacitor and voltage supply as electrical circuit components. In addition, the student understands the concept of magnetic field and is able to apply magnetic force influence on a conductor or a current loop in a magnetic field. Based on these concepts the student understands the concept of electromagnetic induction and the operation principles of an electrical motor and generator. After completing the 3 ECTS section of electrical engineering the student is able to make simple AC circuit analysis calculations. The student knows the basics of the electrical safety and is able to operate electrical equipment safely. The student knows the operation principle of the transformer as well as the most common electrical motor types. The student knows the main criteria for electrical device rating and is able to select protective devices for an electrical drive.
Content
PHYSICS Electric field Potential DC circuits Magnetic field Electromagnetic induction ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Legislation on the electrical safety Legislation on the electrical competency, laymen vs. professionals Electrical installation work permitted to everyone Electrical installation work permitted only to the licensed professionals EC directive on machinery, electrical systems as a part of machine The basics of AC circuits analysis - Alternating voltage and current, phase shift - Active, reactive and apparent power, power factor - 3-phase system operation and calculation principles Transformer Electrical motor Electrical system dimensioning and protection principles Frequency converter Laboratory exercises
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Study materials delivered during the course. Tekniikan fysiikka 2, Kari Suvanto, Kari Laajalehto (EDITA, kaikki painokset) Sähkötekniikkaa sivuaineopiskelijoille, E. Ruppa, T. Lilja (Tammertekniikka)
Contact
Ijäs Jari


4 EIA8070 Physics for Mechanical Engineering

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
After having passed the course, the student understands the kinematics and dynamics of a rigid body in rotational motion. He/she masters the determination of the moment of the inertia by using tables and applying Steiner’s rule. The student knows how to treat fluids in laminar flow. The student will gain the basic understanding of phenomena on atomic and nuclear scales and their practical applications in engineering. The student will gain experience in making physical measurements and reporting the results in written form. He/she will also know how to perform the error analysis for the calculations based on the measurements.
Content
Kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion Determining the center of mass and moment of inertia Laminar flow of fluids Atomic and nuclear structure Radioactive radiation and its applications Physical measurements and error analysis Writing a report
Requirements
The student needs to pass the exams during the course. Solving some problem sets may be required as well. The problem sets or some of them can be computer based. The student has to participate the laboratory work and write the required reports.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Will be announced in the beginning of the course
Prerequisites
Physics for Engineering
Contact
Holmlund Eero


4 EIA8080 Materials Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The objective of all courses concerning supply chain processes is to gain insight into supply chain and logistics processes, their material, information and cash flows. By the end of supply chain courses students will be able to analyze, develop and manage supply chain processes both on operational and strategic level as a vital part of successful business. The course Materials Management begins the studies of supply chain management by forming a clear understanding of supply chain's entity and objectives. The students will concentrate on general view of internal material flow, warehouse management systems, and operative warehouse technologies as a part of company's logistic processes. By the end of this course they are able to operate, analyze, develop and manage both internal material flow processes and technologies according to most modern theories and techniques.
Content
Supply chain process and integration of logistics Business logistics and its objectives Inventory strategy and performance management Customer service Demand fluctuation and forecasting Inventory types Warehouse Management systems Warehouse processes and safety Warehouse layout planning Storage and materials handling technologies Storage costs
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials in Moodle Richards, G.: Warehouse Management Arnold, Chapman, Lloyd: Introduction to Materials Management Chopra & Meindl: Supply Chain Management Tersine, R.: Principles of Inventory and Materials Management
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of business economics
Contact
Huopainen Armi


4 EIA8090 RD Project

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students understand product development processes and workflow. They will get an understanding of the link between the product development and production, and they will be able to work as members of a multidisciplinary product development group. The students will get an understanding of the computer-aided programs the companies use in product development and production. The students will be able to produce project documentation in English. They will know project meeting practices, and related documentation of meetings. The students know how to present the goals of the project, interim reports and final results by using a variety of presentation techniques and tools. The students develop their reporting skills further.
Content
The product development process, practical application of the general studies in mechanical engineering, working in a multidisciplinary environment, product development tools, product data management and the basics of enterprise resource planning systems, manufacturing technology, material procurement and production methods. Communication skills in projects includes team working skills in international projects, presentation techniques (e.g. pitching), vocabulary for project working and project documentation in English.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material given in Moodle
Prerequisites
Orientation Project
Other considerations
The course includes Communication studies 2 ECTS
Contact
Nissinen Mikko, Westerholm Tatu


4 EIH4210 Practical Training 2a

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The aim of the practical training is that the student is able to adapt knowledge learnt into practice and to evaluate his/her professional skills and needs of development.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for a total of eight weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree program. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, services, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials given in Savonia students' extranet (Reppu).
Prerequisites
EIH4100 Practical Training 1, Fundamental studies during two academic years.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIH4220 Practical Training 2b

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The aim of the practical training is that the student is able to adapt knowledge learnt into practice and to evaluate his/her professional skills and needs of development.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for a total of eight weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree program. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, services, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials given in Savonia students' extranet (Reppu).
Prerequisites
EIH4100 Practical Training 1, Fundamental studies during two academic years.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8100 Manufacturing Technology 2

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student is able to create product models for sheet metal parts. In addition, the student is able to draw up manufacturing drawings of sheet metal parts with tolerance and welding symbols. The student understands the factors affecting manufacturability of sheet metal parts. The student is able to take into account the effect of different materials in sheet metal cutting, bending and welding. The student knows welding safety issues. The student becomes familiar with the key concepts in welding technology. In addition, the student becomes familiar with the most common welding processes and their characteristics and the principles of welding device technologies. The student will know the most common welding groove manufacturing methods and will obtain the basics in repair welding, welding quality assurance and economic factors of welding. The student gets an understanding of a sheet metal manufacturing process, from its design to finished products.
Content
Sheet metal production technology Plate materials, their properties and areas of use Manufacturing methods of sheet metal products and their distinctive features Sheet metal automation Design rules of sheet metal products 3D modeling of sheet metal components and creation of shop drawings with appropriate markings and symbols Welding technology Basic concepts of welding technology, terminology and standards Manufacturability of welded structures Welding of steel and light metal alloys Safety issues of welding and cutting processes Welding processes and their equipment Welding groove preparation methods Basics of repair welding Economics of welding Sheet metal and welding exercises
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material handed in Moodle
Contact
Nissinen Mikko


4 EIA8110 Operations Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The goal of this course is to gain competence to analyze, design and control production systems in factories and service industries. The course begins with an introduction to production engineering and presents various industrial production processes and capacity planning, production controlling possibilities, scheduling and facility layout planning. An important part of the course is to gain understanding of the work and responsibilities of production planner, developing engineer and plant or production manager. Students also get basic understanding of the ideas of modern production philosophies such as jit, lean, mass customization and agile production. The competence goal of this introductory course of production operations and management is that students get familiarized with manufacturing and controlling systems, they are able to work in production planning operative tasks, and know the basics of analyzing, developing and managing production systems. This course is an introductory course for deeper studies for production development and management skills during the 3rd or 4th year of specialized studies.
Content
Production goals and strategy. Productive / production system types. Practical work of production planner, development engineer and manager. Types and characteristics of manufacturing and service Systems. Production planning and controlling systems. MRP II and ERP systems in production control. Forecasting capacity needs and aggregate planning. Product/process design. Unit operations and technological choice. Work measurement and improvement. Facility Layout Planning. Modern manufacturing philosophies and systems.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material in Moodle Krajewski & Ritzman: Operations Management - Strategy and analysis. Slack & Lewis: Operations Strategy. Turner, Mize, Case and Nazemetz: Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8120 Management Accounting

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students will understand the role of management accounting in the decision making process. They will understand that a business process is a collection of related, structured activities or tasks that produce a specific service or product (serve a particular goal) for a particular customer or customers. The students will plan and make decisions concerning typical operational processes like purchasing, manufacturing, advertising and marketing and sales. The students will understand and make calculations and analyses how operational decisions will affect profitability, liquidity and solvency, and draw up income statements, balance sheets and cash budgets.
Content
The role of accounting in the decision-making process Marketing process of products and services, decisions on market segmentation Pricing, cost-volume-profit analysis Production decisions, logistics Financial analysis, cash Financial statement analysis: profitability, liquidity and solvency Income statement, balance sheet and cash budget Challenges faced by companies operating in an international environment
Requirements
Assessment includes the student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking what extent the student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. The student's attitude and motivation and attendance are also taken into account in the assessment. Exercises, case studies, business simulations, exam. Re-exams and upgrading of the course only via general exams (re-sit exams) that consist of material in Moodle and the course literature.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Contact
Jääskeläinen Ari


4 EIA8130 Quality Management and Engineering

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
During the studies of Quality Management and Engineering the student will gain insight into quality management processes, and quality or evelopment engineer's practical work and use of quality tools. By the end of this course the students are able to analyse and develop quality of products and operations, to understand how to implement quality management in organizations and to create quality management and HSE systems for businesses.
Content
Basics of quality and quality strategy Total Quality Management and development Quality Costs Quality Management Systems and standards Quality in Production, Design and Purchase ISO 9000 standard series, Quality Audit and Certification EFQM and Quality Award Environmental Quality and ISO 14001 OHSAS 18001 Quality tools and SPC Six Sigma, FMEA, QFD and DOE
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials in Moodle Krajewski & Ritzman: Operations Management - Strategy and Analysis. Turner, Mize, Case and Nazemetz: Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering. Chapter 8. Oakland, John. 2008 Statistical Process Control
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of business economics, production technology and materials management.
Contact
Salli Tiina, Huopainen Armi


4 EIA8140 Industrial Management Project 1

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The course is industry focused and covers both theory and application of industrial management principles, practices and tools. Leadership, team building and influencing skills, integral to a successful complex project delivery are also explored. Students will know project meeting practices, and related documentation of meetings. The students know how to present the goals of the project, interim reports and final results by using a variety of presentation techniques and tools. The students develop their reporting skills further.
Content
The content of the course and project depends on a great deal on the topic done. The project is recommended to be done for a company according to its needs and requirements. These projects can be done anytime during the second, third and fourth year of studies. So Ad hoc -projects of companies are also welcome. If there are no projects linked to a company available, projects can also be linked with courses or done for Savonia University of Applied Sciences. The important part of the course for students is communicating independently with the stakeholders in projects, including project reporting, presentation techniques, project-specific vocabulary, project reporting and presentation skills in English.
Requirements
A student participates in the project given by a teacher, or she/he has a project of her/his own, and the subject of the project has been approved by a teacher. The assessment by a teacher, self-assessment, peer review.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials given in Moodle
Prerequisites
Orientation Project or RD Project or Project Management studies
Contact
Nissinen Mikko, Salli Tiina


4 EIA8150 Project Management Tools

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
By completing the Project Management Tools course, a student will learn how to create a project schedule, and manage and control a project in an effective way using appropriate tools.
Content
Basics about project management tools Using spreadsheet for scheduling How to schedule using MS Project: Gantt Chart, Baseline, Tracking, Resources and resource pool, Subproject, Customizing MS Project Gantt Chart Other software may be included
Requirements
Assessment includes the student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking what extent the student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. The student's attitude and motivation and attendance are also taken into account in the assessment. Exercises Re-exams and upgrading of the course only via general exams (re-sit exams).
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material and links in Moodle. Savonia library provides a large collection of handbooks and guides about the software used during lessons. The list of books, also ebooks suitable to be used as indicative reading is provided in Moodle.
Contact
Jääskeläinen Ari


4 EIA8160 Business to Business Marketing

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The objective is to learn the special characteristics of business to business marketing and organizational buying behavior. A student will get familiar with challenges of marketing in the industrial market both with industrial manufacturing and services. The aim is to learn the basic conceptual tools and frameworks so that a student can apply the knowledge to analyze and solve practical management problems of industrial marketing.
Requirements
Assessment includes the student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking to what extent the student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. The student's attitude and motivation and attendance in the lectures are also taken into account in the assessment: 1) Marketing cases and presentations 2) Being active in the lessons - attendance (not just physical presence, but also mental) - being active in taking part in lesson conversations - lesson tasks, exercises and group working
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material and links in Moodle. Armstrong, G., Kotler, P., Harker R. and Brennan, R. 2013. Marketing: An introduction. Harlow, Essex: Pearson. Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. 2014. Principles of Marketing. Boston, Mass: Pearson. Also available in electronic form. Or equivalent.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8170 Procurement and Purchasing Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The students will gain understanding of procurement process as part of organization’s Supply Chain, purchasing objectives and organisation, key purchasing variables, applications, systems, control, personnel, import-export operations in purchasing, out-sourcing and vendor management in supply chain. The competence goal of this course is that the students are capable to operate, analyse, develop and manage procurement and purchasing processes as a vietl important part of Supply Chain in their future profession.
Content
Procurement and Purchasing scope and objectives Procurement and purchasing operations, development, management and strategy planning Quality of Purchasing and performance metrics Source decision making and order sizing Price of purchases and total cost of ownership Contracting and negotiations Code of Conduct and Ethics in business Buying Commodities and Capital Goods Internationally Purchasing systems
Requirements
Lectures, problem based exercises and learning tasks in Moodle both individually and in teams. Literature and articles. Company visits. Case or project study or seminar in teams. Cumulative exam.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials in Moodle Baily, Farmer, Jessop & Jones: Purchasing Principles and Management. Bowersocks & Closs: Logistical Management - The Integrated Supply Chain Process. Ballou: Business Logistics Management.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Business Economics and Materials Management
Contact
Huopainen Armi


4 EIA8180 Manufacturing Systems Development

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The goal of this course is to provide the students the competences of plant managers and tools to implement the agile paradigms from mass customizing unique products for individual customers or niche markets to manufacturing products to-order quickly and cost effectively in flexible environment. The students learn how to manage variety, customize products quickly and easily, and how to develop production systems to JIT, TOC, LEAN and agile manufacturing according to production strategy. In order to develop production systems in practice one needs to have competence to analyze, evaluate, design and implement systems for production in factories and service industries. One also needs to understand the need for strategic fit and improvement in different situations.
Content
Production and manufacturing philosophies Just In Time Theory of Constraints LEAN Production and Management, Kaizen and 5S Mass Customization, Modular and Agile Product Manufacturing System Design and Decomposition (MSDD) LAYOUT specialties for different manufacturing systems Performance Measuring and Analyzing Tools Simulations and work improvement methods
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials in Moodle Krajewski & Ritzman: Operations Management - Strategy and Analysis. Anderson: Agile Product Development for Mass Customization. Slack , Chambers & Johnston: Operations management. Womack, Jones & Roos, D: The Machine that Changed The World. Liker: The Toyota Way. Rother: Toyota Kata.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of business economics, procurement management, operations management and materials management.
Contact
Saulio Markus


4 EIA8190 Execution Project Control and Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
By completing the course, students will understand meaning and importance of project planning and its management. Students know the whole project process and how to track and monitor it. They also understand financial methods needed for a successful project.
Content
Different theoretical frame of references in the world Project Integration, change management Project scope, time management, project quality, H&R, risk management, procurement Project budget, costs, cumulative costs, earned value Project communications
Requirements
The assessment includes the student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking to which extent the student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. The student's attitude, motivation, and attendance are also taken into account in the assessment. Keeping deadlines is pressed.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials and links in Moodle, Learning material done by students. Garton C. McCulloch E: Fundamentals of Technology Project Management. MC Press cop. 2012 ISBN:978-1-58347-339-9 Ebook: PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge)
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of project planning and management
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8200 Sales Project Control and Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
A student gains a practical experience about a sales management process on a technological company. A student understands the importance of customer relationship management in doing business between technology companies. She/he will get familiar with an industrial service business, industrial services product development, service process and data management. A student learns customer service and personal selling process and the role of sales management in technology business in selling technical products or services.
Content
Customer relationship management, sales planning and management, personal selling techniques, and sales tools. Industrial service business, industrial service product development, service process and data management.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Material and links in Moodle. Head, Tabetha: Customer Experience Management. World Technologies 2012. eISBN-13: 9788132341185 eISBN-10: 813234118X Buttle, Francis: Customer relationship management: concepts and technologies. Elsevier 2009.
Prerequisites
Basics of marketing
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIA8210 Supply Chain and Network Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The main goal of the course is to familiarize the students in the strategies and implementation of modern business cooperation networks. After the course the students are able to analyze, develop and manage business and demand-supply chain processes from the viewpoint of networking. The competence goal of this course is also to help the future business managers and experts to understand, analyze, innovate and develop, implement and sustain cooperation strategies and concepts for effective and competitive networks not only for supply chains but also in customer, innovation, technology, knowhow and competence management as well as when managing business environments.
Content
Networking as a business strategy and its operative possibilities External and internal business networks Outsourcing strategy and total cost of outsourcing Sub-contracting and partnering strategies and implementation Make, Purchase or Buy Decisions Networking software
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials in Moodle
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of business economics, procurement management and materials management.
Contact
Huopainen Armi


4 EIA8220 Data Management and ERP

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student understands the basic software architecture and how an ERP system uses the data that is needed in current business life. Also the student understands how the data model is designed and organized in the database. The student understands the basic ERP system architecture and why this kind of software is needed. The student knows the main modules of the ERP system and the importance of them. The student can use the ERP system in a way it is used in daily business.
Content
Software (ERP) Projects Data Design Database Forms Reports Use of ERP System Logging Basic data (company info, currencies, …) Materials Customers Production Purchasing Storage Shipping Accounting
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Provided in Moodle Announced at the beginning of the course
Contact
Saulio Markus


4 EIA8230 Industrial Management Project 2

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The course is industry focused and looks to cover both theory and application of industrial management principles, practices and tools. Leadership, team building and influencing skills, integral to successful complex project delivery are also explored. Students will know project meeting practices, and related documentation of meetings. The students know how to present the goals of the project, interim reports and final results by using a variety of presentation techniques and tools. The students develop their reporting skills further.
Content
The content of the course and project depends on a great deal on the topic done. The project is recommended to be done for a company according to its needs and requirements. These projects can be done anytime during the second, third and fourth year of studies. So Ad hoc -projects of companies are also welcome. If there are no projects linked to a company available, projects can also be linked with courses or done for Savonia University of Applied Sciences. The important part of the course for students is communicating independently with the stakeholders in projects, including project reporting, presentation techniques, project-specific vocabulary, project reporting and presentation skills in English.
Requirements
A student participates in the project given by a teacher, or she/he has a project of her/his own, and the subject of the project has been approved by a teacher.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Materials given in Moodle
Prerequisites
Industrial Management Project 1
Contact
Huopainen Armi


4 EIH4310 Practical Training 3a

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Practical training deepens the student's knowledge and skills according to his/her specialization studies, prepares him/her for engineering tasks and improves his/her employment opportunities after graduation.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for total of twelve weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree program. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, services, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials given in Savonia students' extranet (Reppu).
Prerequisites
ECH4210/ECH4220 Practical Training 2A/2B, Fundamental studies during three academic years.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIH4320 Practical Training 3b

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Practical training deepens the student's knowledge and skills according to his/her specialization studies, prepares him/her for engineering tasks and improves his/her employment opportunities after graduation.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for total of twelve weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree program. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, services, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials given in Savonia students' extranet (Reppu).
Prerequisites
ECH4210/ECH4220 Practical Training 2A/2B, Fundamental studies during three academic years.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EIH4330 Practical Training 3c

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Practical training deepens the student's knowledge and skills according to his/her specialization studies, prepares him/her for engineering tasks and improves his/her employment opportunities after graduation.
Content
Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for total of twelve weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree program. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, services, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Materials given in Savonia students' extranet (Reppu).
Prerequisites
ECH4210/ECH4220 Practical Training 2A/2B, Fundamental studies during three academic years.
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 SAVTHE1 Thesis

Credits
15 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
15 cr
Objectives
Student can - choose a topic for thesis that is suitable for his or her field and his or her professional development and justify the choice from different perspectives - plan and implement a working life oriented research and development work based on the needs of the user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based information in the thesis process and in the development of his or her expertise - appropriately use research and development methods or artistic methods that are suitable for his or her professional field and for the topic of the thesis - prepare a clearly defined, logical and professionally appropriate report on his or her thesis - evaluate the essential contents, results or output of his or her thesis and justify their significance from the perspectives of his or her field, the client’s/user’s need and his or her professional development - evaluate his or her thesis process, its reliability and ethicality as well as his or her professional growth and learning during the work - cooperate in a flexible manner with players involved in the thesis process and demonstrate his or her expertise - take the maturity test on his or her thesis.
Content
SAVTHE1 Thesis 15 ECTS ONT10: Planning the thesis (5 ECTS) - orientation to thesis and its preparation - choice and definition of topic - preparation of thesis plan and compilation of background material ONT20 Implementation of thesis process (5 ECTS) - preparation of thesis - results/output of thesis ONT30 Finalising the thesis (5 ECTS) - reporting and publication of thesis ONT40 Maturity test
Requirements
The thesis is always working life oriented. It may take the form of a a) development work planned and implemented by a student or a group of students to meet the user's or client's needs. Development may focus on a product, service, process, working method, learning material or instruction, digital material, supervised activity etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output and the need for further development in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. b) research-based thesis, in which a student or a group of student approaches a practical problem or item to be developed with appropriate research methods. The student shall prepare a report describing the planning, implementation and results of the thesis and interpreting the results. c) production, in which a student of a group of students demonstrates competence as an expert or as an artist by planning and implementing an event, a seminar, an artistic performance etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. d) compiled thesis, in which parts planned as a thesis (e.g. projects) are implemented and reported. In the written synthesis, article or other publication, which is part of the thesis, the student shall present the essential results/output in a form that is suitable for the professional field in question. The student shall choose either SAVTHE1 or SAVTHE2 as the form of completion.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
The student shall acquire the material required for the thesis him or herself. Savonia’s thesis reporting instructions
Prerequisites
Method studies in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme
Other considerations
The student may adapt the Thesis course to a schedule that is appropriate to his or her work.
Contact
Mäkelä Pentti


5 EIONT10 Thesis Planning

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - choose a topic that is relevant for the development of both the field of study and his/her own expertise - motivate his/her topic choice from various viewpoints - create a thesis topic description and complete it into a thesis plan (=work plan) - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the thesis process - present his /her knowledge and skills.
Content
Selecting a thesis topic and narrowing it down. Writing a thesis topic description. Signing an agreement on thesis project and supervision. Finding a thesis supervisor. Information retrieval and reporting practices. Writing a thesis plan (= work plan) and finding source material.
Requirements
Participation in thesis info sessions, writing a thesis topic description, independent work, information retrieval, presenting a thesis plan (=work plan) in a thesis seminar.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student acquires the material required in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting Instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may create an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process. The course includes Communication Studies (1 ECTS)
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5 EIONT20 Thesis Implementation

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based knowledge to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - create a report that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study. - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
- working independently on the thesis - guidance related to the various phases of the thesis - the results/outcome of the thesis - presentation of the thesis in a seminar
Requirements
Independent studies and information retrieval.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. Thesis Planning -course (5 cr).
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for his/her thesis process.
Contact


5 EIONT30 Thesis Finalisation

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - create a report that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - assess the thesis process, its reliability and ethicalness as well as his/her professional growth and development - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise - write a maturity test essay on the thesis process.
Content
- finalizing the thesis as well as writing and editing the report based on the feedback received in the thesis seminar and from the thesis supervisor - detection of plagiarism - submitting the thesis for assessment
Requirements
Independent studies and information retrieval.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. Thesis Planning -course (5 cr). Thesis Implementation -course (5 cr).
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
Contact


5 EIONT40 Maturity Test

Objectives
The student can - write the maturity test showing expertise in the field of his/her studies and proficiency in communication and language skills - discuss the maturity test assignment in a logical manner, showing professional competence and with relevance to the assignmnet questions - summarise his/her thesis and focus on the essential concepts, facts and findings - write a professional text in the appropriate style and without grammar mistakes.
Content
Enrolling to and writing the maturity test.
Requirements
The student enrols to the maturity test after his/her thesis has been submitted for assessment. The student in an international degree programme who has completed his/her school education in Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in Finnish or Swedish. The student who has completed his/her school education abroad or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in the language of instruction of the degree programme in question. The thesis supervisor prepares maturity test questions on the student's thesis content. The student answers the question(s) of his/her choice, the student is not allowed to bring any material to the examination room. The maturity test comprises about four pages of text written by the student or 400-600 word. The student can spend up to three hours (3x60 min) on the test.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student receives the maturity test assignment after entering the examination classroom.
Prerequisites
Completion of SAVONT1 Thesis (15 cr) or SAVONT2 Thesis (15 cr).
Other considerations
Information on the student's maturity test is given on the degree certificate.
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4 SAVTHE2 Thesis

Credits
15 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
15 cr
Objectives
Student can - choose a topic for thesis that is innovative for his or her field and his or her professional development and justify the choice from different perspectives - plan and implement a working life oriented research and development work based on the needs of the user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based information in the thesis process and in the development of his or her expertise - appropriately use research and development methods or artistic methods that are suitable for his or her professional field and for the topic of the thesis - prepare a clearly defined, logical and professionally appropriate report on his or her thesis - evaluate the essential contents, results or output of his or her thesis and justify their significance from the perspectives of his or her field, the client’s/user’s need and his or her professional development - evaluate his or her thesis process, its reliability and ethicality as well as his or her professional growth and learning during the work - cooperate in a flexible manner with players involved in the thesis process and demonstrate his or her expertise - take the maturity test on his or her thesis.
Content
SAVTHE2 Thesis 15 ECTS: ONT50 Thesis, project 1 (5 ECTS), ONT60 Thesis, project 2 (5 ECTS), ONT70 Synthesis and publication of thesis projects (5 ECTS), ONT80 Maturity test
Requirements
The thesis is always working life oriented. It may take the form of a a) development work planned and implemented by a student or a group of students to meet the user's or client's needs. Development may focus on a product, service, process, working method, learning material or instruction, digital material, supervised activity etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output and the need for further development in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. b) research-based thesis, in which a student or a group of student approaches a practical problem or item to be developed with appropriate research methods. The student shall prepare a report describing the planning, implementation and results of the thesis and interpreting the results. c) production, in which a student of a group of students demonstrates competence as an expert or as an artist by planning and implementing an event, a seminar, an artistic performance etc. The student shall present the plan, its implementation and its evaluated output in a report whose form is suitable for the professional field in question. d) compiled thesis, in which parts planned as a thesis (e.g. projects) are implemented and reported. In the written synthesis, article or other publication, which is part of the thesis, the student shall present the essential results/output in a form that is suitable for the professional field in question. The student shall choose either SAVTHE1 or SAVTHE2 as the form of completion.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
The student shall acquire the material required for the thesis him or herself. Savonia’s thesis reporting
Prerequisites
Method studies in accordance with the curriculum of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may adapt the Thesis course to a schedule that is appropriate to his or her work.
Contact
Mäkelä Pentti


5 EIONT50 Thesis Project 1

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based or artistic methods to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
Planning, implementation and reporting on a project.
Requirements
Presenting the project plan. Approval of the the project plan. Independent studies and information retrieval. Implementation of the project. Reporting on the project.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis project independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Contact


5 EIONT60 Thesis Project 2

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - implement a working-life-oriented research and development project, which meets the needs of a user/client - apply scientific and evidence-based or artistic methods to the thesis process in order to increase and develop his/her expertise - work flexibly with other people and parties involved in the process and demonstrate his/her expertise
Content
Planning, implementation and reporting on a project.
Requirements
Presenting the project plan. Approval of the the project plan. Independent studies and information retrieval. Implementation of the project. Reporting on the project.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis project independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme.
Other considerations
The student may set an individual yet appropriate timetable for the thesis process.
Contact


5 EIONT70 Finalising the Thesis Projects

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student can - assess the main contents, results and outcomes of the thesis and discuss their relevance to the field, the needs of a user/the client and the development of his/her expertise - assess the thesis process, its reliability and ethicalness as well as his/her professional growth and development - create a report, article or other publication that is concise and logical and meets the professional standards of his/her field of study
Content
Creating a report, article or other publication that presents the main results/outcomes in a format that meets the professional standards of the field. Presenting the thesis projects in a seminar.
Requirements
Reporting on the thesis projects. Presentation of the thesis projects in a seminar.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student acquires any material needed in the thesis process independently. Savonia Reporting instructions.
Prerequisites
Research methodology studies of the degree programme. EIONT50 Thesis Project 1. EIONT60 Thesis Project 2.
Contact


5 EIONT80 Maturity Test

Objectives
The student can - write the maturity test showing expertise in the field of his/her studies and proficiency in communication and language skills - discuss the maturity test assignment in a logical manner, showing professional competence and with relevance to the assignmnet questions - summarise his/her thesis and focus on the essential concepts, facts and findings - write a professional text in the appropriate style and without grammar mistakes.
Content
Enrolling to and writing the maturity test.
Requirements
The student enrols to the maturity test after his/her thesis has been submitted for assessment. The student in an international degree programme who has completed his/her school education in Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in Finnish or Swedish. The student who has completed his/her school education abroad or in a language other than Finnish or Swedish writes the maturity test in the language of instruction of the degree programme in question. The thesis supervisor prepares maturity test questions on the student's thesis content. The student answers the question(s) of his/her choice. The student is not allowed to bring any material to the examination room. The maturity test comprises about four pages of text written by the student or 400-600 word. The student can spend up to three hours (3x60 min) on the test.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
The student receives the maturity test assignment after entering the examination classroom.
Prerequisites
Completion of EIONT50 Thesis Project 1 and EIONT60 Thesis Project 2.
Contact


4 EIV4000 Industry and Networking

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The aim of the industry and networking course is to allow the student to become acquainted with the local industry in order to help and coach student to find herself/himself an internship place.
Content
Industry and Networking is carried out by encouraging the student to be active and self-guided in order to find the internship placement. The most essential is to learn how to sell her/his own know-how: CV, marketing the student’s own know-how, contacting the local companies etc.
Requirements
Learning diary and interactive lessons. The participation (75 %) in lessons is required.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Course material
Material and links given in Moodle.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Contact
Salli Tiina


4 EXV8070 Tools for Cross-Cultural Communication

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student knows how to act in international work related situations. The student understands the importance of cross-cultural communication, knows how to adapt to different situations and their communication styles. The student has a good knowledge of different cultures and their ways. The student will also get acquainted with international businesses and their key markets of his own field.
Content
Different cultures and their ways in work related situations, key things about Finland and Finnish culture, hosting, business manners and attire, interaction with real-life entrepreneurs
Requirements
The course consists of contact teaching with exercises and remote study with assignments. Regular (75%) and active attendance is required. The course is conducted in English.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Electronic material
Other considerations
There are two parts: 3 cr on cross-cultural communication and 2 cr on interaction with real-life entrepreneurs.
Contact
Huttunen-Finta Ulla


4 EXV8080 Tools for Spoken and Written Skills

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
The student knows how to act in international work related situations demanding spoken and written skills in English. The student understands the importance of cross-cultural communication, knows how to adapt to different situations and their communication styles. The student has a good knowledge of different cultures and their ways.
Content
Multicultural team work, multicultural negotiations, hosting in multicultural settings, multicultural organizational communication, multicultural business communication. Contents play an important role with each topic but there is a heavy emphasis on language skills as well.
Requirements
The course consists of contact teaching with exercises and remote study with assignments. Regular (75%) and active attendance is required. The course is conducted in English.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
Electronic material
Prerequisites
pakollinen englannin kielen opintojakso, Engineering English
Other considerations
Tätä opintojaksoa ei enää toteuteta. Sen korvaa uusi opintojakso Tools for International Working Life.
Contact
Huttunen-Finta Ulla


4 EXV8090 Tools for Multilingual Environment

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Opiskelija osaa toimia monikulttuurisissa tilanteissa ja ymmärtää kulttuurien välisen viestinnän merkityksen. Opiskelijalla on hyvä etukäteen hankittu tuntemus sekä omasta kotimaasta että kohdemaan kulttuurista ja sen toimintatavoista. Vaihdon jälkeen opiskelija osaa eritellä ja kuvailla kokemuksiaan.
Content
Orientoituminen vaihtoon lähtöön ja kulttuurienväliseen viestintään, valmistautuminen Suomesta kertomiseen, varsinainen vaihto, raportti ja haastattelu vaihdon jälkeen.
Requirements
Opintojakso koostuu valmistautumisesta vaihtoon (orientoivat tehtävä), oleskelu kohdemaassa ja vaihdon jälkeisestä raportoinnista.
Grading Scale
Passed - 0
Other considerations
Opintojakso toteutetaan vain vaihto-opiskelun yhteydessä.
Contact
Huttunen-Finta Ulla


4 LIX1000 Sales Process and Tools

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Students understand the components and stages of the sales process and customers’ purchase process. They deepen their skills and knowledge of customer relationship management as a system and its role to support the sales process. Students learn to manage their customer base. They learn to use various sales and negotiations techniques to close a deal.
Content
Buying process vs sales process CRM in support of sales process/Different sales tools Different roles in sales Time management in sales Sales techniques Sales negotiations: negotiation steps and negotiation skills
Requirements
Assignments (individual and group assignment).
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
The material is given at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Sales Skills
Contact
Göker Özerk


4 LIX2000 International Sales Management

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Students understand the role and responsibilities of a sales executive in managing, supervising and developing the sales and the customer base of a company. They learn the importance of management of global sales teams and understand a sales executive’s role in networking and building partnerships in international sales.
Content
Planning sales Finding sales opportunities and sales leads Customer acquisition Developing solutions to customer needs Leading international sales teams Building networks and partnerships in international sales Managing and developing sales processes
Requirements
Assignments.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
The material is given at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Sales Skills. Sales Process and Tools.
Contact
Göker Özerk


4 LIX3000 Storytelling and Content Marketing

Credits
5 cr
Credits in Foreign Language
5 cr
Objectives
Students understand and explain the mechanics of storytelling. They learn to apply storytelling in sales pitching. Students understand the importance of communicating with the customers by delivering valuable information with belief that customers reward a business with their custom and loyalty.
Content
The magic of story Pitching as an application of storytelling Content marketing How to inspire and engage customers
Requirements
Assignments.
Grading Scale
0 - 5
Course material
The material is given at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites
Sales Skills
Contact
Järvenpää Titta


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