Computer Applications
Study Computer Applications and become an international ICT talent! With us, you will combine technology with business.
Are you fascinated by the possibilities of programming and artificial intelligence? Do you want to master big data and business analytics? Then you are at right place! In our Computer Applications degree programme, you will get a strong base for your future career.
Learning by doing and working in teams are key elements in our studies. You will have projects where you collaborate with other students and partner companies or with our research unit, HAMK Smart. During your studies, you will get chances to network with possible employers for example at our recruitment event, BitJobs.
Specialization options
Profiling studies are optional modules that you can use for steering your competence towards your career goals. After core competence studies, you will select studies according to your own interests and focus with the following profiling competences:
- web- and mobile development
- data science and artificial intelligence
- software delivery and cloud computing
You may also take optional studies from HAMK’s selection and from other higher education institutions in Finland or abroad.
Your studies include work placement and a thesis. In your work placement you have an opportunity to practise in real-life working environments in companies. You will also observe how the company, the employees and the customers interact. Many of our alumni students have been employed by their internship company. In your thesis you research a subject that interests you in analytical and solution-oriented way, often for a company in your own field.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
Note:
- A motivation letter is not a required document when applying to the programmes at this university.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
As a graduate, you will become a professional programmer ready for the modern ICT challenges. You can apply to many different programming jobs all over the world. Your work title can be for example Software Developer, ICT project Manager, Data Analyst or Game Programmer.
