Master of Engineering, Technology Competence Management: YTOJ25
Code: YTOJ25
- Degree title
- Master of Engineering
- Credits
- 60 ects
- Duration
- 1.5 years (60 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME AND AREAS OF COMPETENCE
Studies in technology competence management will introduce you to different forms of management. The aim is to broaden and deepen the skills needed to lead an expert organisation and to prepare students for demanding development projects in working life. It is also suitable for people who want to develop their careers as experts.
The scope of the degree is 60 credits. The studies consist of advanced professional studies, optional studies and a thesis. The studies will cover topics such as management of an expert organisation, financial management, project management, product development and the industrial internet. There is also a course focusing on software development.
Classes are held mainly on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, approximately two weekends per month. The course starts at the beginning of September and runs until May. Some of the lessons are taught face-to-face and some can be followed remotely. Some classes are also taught entirely by distance learning. The course also includes independent work.
The thesis is a development project based on the theoretical knowledge of the subject area, the knowledge acquired in the work and the studies carried out. The aim of the thesis is to solve a current challenge or problem in the student's workplace or another organization. The topic of the thesis is chosen by the student and the search for a topic starts at the beginning of the studies.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE PROFILE
The degree program is designed for people who want to develop their skills and advance in their career. The aim of the program is to provide graduates with broad and in-depth knowledge and the necessary theoretical knowledge to act as developers in demanding expert and managerial positions.
Development
The programme is developed in collaboration with the Federation of Finnish Technology Industry and its local member companies.
Objective
The purpose of the programme is to extend and enhance graduate´s professional expertise with adequate theoretical knowledge to manage and develop expert organizations and to manage and carry out demanding development projects.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTOJ25-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
25 | ||
| YTOJ25-1002 |
Compulsory studies
(Choose all ) |
10 | ||
| BC00DW96 | Research and development methods | 5 | 5 | |
| 5E00DK76 | Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems | 5 | 5 | |
| YTOJ25-1003 |
Elective studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||
| KC00CF48 | Project Management | 5 | 5 | |
| KC00CF52 | Management of Product Development | 5 | 5 | |
| 8A00CH84 | Software Engineering Tools and Methods | 5 | 5 | |
| 8G00CF50 | Industrial Internet | 5 | 5 | |
| 5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 | 5 | |
| 5D00DX06 | Business growth and strategic renewal | 5 | 5 | |
| YTOJ25-1004 |
ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||
| YTOJ25-1005 |
Selection from the Master Level Free Choice Studies
(Choose 0) |
0 | ||
| YTOJ25-1006 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||
| 8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 60 | 55 | 15 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Technology Competence Management Master’s Degree competencies
Master’s Degree studies
| 1 Advanced Professional Studies |
| Research and development methods |
| Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
| 2 Free Choice Studies |
| Project Management |
| Management of Product Development |
| Software Engineering Tools and Methods |
| Industrial Internet |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Business growth and strategic renewal |
| 3 Thesis |
| Master's Thesis |
| Not grouped |
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences(Master’s Degrees), 2022, Arene
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1. Learning to learn
The graduating student promotes their own |
| Research and development methods |
| Project Management |
| Software Engineering Tools and Methods |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Master's Thesis |
|
2. Operating in a workplace
The graduating student is able to develop and |
| Project Management |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Business growth and strategic renewal |
|
3. Ethics
The graduating student assesses and promotes the realisation of ethical principles and |
| Research and development methods |
| Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
| Management of Product Development |
| Software Engineering Tools and Methods |
| Industrial Internet |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Master's Thesis |
|
4. Sustainable development
The graduating student develops and manages |
| Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
| Project Management |
| Management of Product Development |
| Software Engineering Tools and Methods |
| Industrial Internet |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
|
5. Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to develop and |
| Project Management |
| Management of Product Development |
| Industrial Internet |
|
6. Proactive development
The graduating student is able to manage the |
| Research and development methods |
| Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
| Management of Product Development |
| Software Engineering Tools and Methods |
| Industrial Internet |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Business growth and strategic renewal |
| Master's Thesis |
|
7. Entrepreneurial competence
promotes entrepreneurial action in their working community |
| Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems |
| Project Management |
| Management of Product Development |
| Industrial Internet |
| Leadership Skills of the Future |
| Business growth and strategic renewal |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| YTOJ25-1001 |
ADVANCED STUDIES
(Choose all ) |
25 |
| YTOJ25-1002 |
Compulsory studies
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| BC00DW96 | Research and development methods | 5 |
| 5E00DK76 | Financial Management and Developing Management Control Systems | 5 |
| YTOJ25-1003 |
Elective studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| KC00CF48 | Project Management | 5 |
| KC00CF52 | Management of Product Development | 5 |
| 8A00CH84 | Software Engineering Tools and Methods | 5 |
| 8G00CF50 | Industrial Internet | 5 |
| 5E00DL17 | Leadership Skills of the Future | 5 |
| 5D00DX06 | Business growth and strategic renewal | 5 |
| YTOJ25-1004 |
ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| YTOJ25-1005 |
Selection from the Master Level Free Choice Studies
(Choose 0 ) |
0 |
| YTOJ25-1006 |
MASTER'S THESIS
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| 8G00CF58 | Master's Thesis | 30 |