Welcome to SAMK!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We wish you warmly welcome to study in the degree programme of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

You have made a good choice as learning new things and graduating with a degree will help you to succeed in the future working life.

Your studies will start on Wednesday 26 August 2020 at 11 am in Agora Hall. The venue for education is SAMK Campus Pori: address Satakunnankatu 23, Pori, Finland.

Please note that your participation is essential from the very beginning. We hope that you will do all the preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.

Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you. 

You will graduate with a Bachelor´s degree in Business Administration (BBA). The extent of the degree programme is 210 ECTS credits/3.5 years. Your group code is NAI20SP*, which you will find together with your teacher tutor´s name.

Your teacher tutor is Petteri Pulkkinen.

*Group codes are formed by the initial code (N= youth education, A= adult education), degree programme, starting year (20), starting term (S=autumn), place (P=Pori) and administrative group code if needed (A or B).

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

Do not purchase a new calculator before the studies have started. In some degree programmes there are recommendations concerning the purchasing of calculators and there is time to get the calculator in September.

Students of SAMK are required to have their own terminal devices (BYOD=Bring Your Own Device). Read more about this: http://samk.fi/byod

From the web page below you can find useful information about the academic year, studying, school services and communication channels.

https://www.samk.fi/en/new-student/study-info/

The student pays for study expenses e.g. meals, travelling, books, copies etc. There may expenses related to practical training travelling as well.

If you have anything to ask, please contact your teacher tutor. The email addresses at SAMK are in the form of: firstname.surname@samk.fi.

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19, we expect you to contact teacher tutor Petteri Pulkkinen on 11th of August between 9am-14pm (Finnish time) if you have difficulties to begin the studies at Pori campus on 26th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

We look forward to seeing you!

Petteri Pulkkinen
Teacher tutor
petteri.pulkkinen(at)samk.fi

 

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of SAMK Industrial Management Bachelor´s Degree program.

You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.

Studying starts on Thursday August 20th at 9:00 am (GMT +2). Studying takes place at Satamakatu 26, Rauma, Finland. 

The degree you are studying for is bachelor. It is a degree programme of 240 cr so it takes approximately four years to complete. The registration number or your class is AIE20SR and your tutor teacher is as well as degree programme coordinator is Mr. Niko Kandelin.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/

General information about the SAMK Industrial Management Bachelor´s Degree program is available at www.samk.fi/industrial-management

THE FIRST CONTACT TEACHING DAYS

Your first contact teaching days will take place from Thursday August 20th to Friday August 21st.

Please note that the attendance is mandatory on the first contact teaching days. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies. Additionally, some applications cannot be used remotely, therefore, you will be required to participate in some IT classes. All the other studies during the first semester (autumn 2020) will be implemented virtually.

SAMK login
Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to receive your SAMK login. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.

Timetable

Please find the timetable for contact days here (pdf).

BYOD/IT support available on Thursday morning!

BYOD support (IT support) is available on Thursday from 8 o’clock at the campus hall until the official program starts. Here you can get help with getting your login, connecting to SAMK wireless network among other things.

HAVE YOU ALREADY COMPLETED HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL COURSES?

If you have completed any courses or a degree (bachelor or master level) before, please contact degree programme coordinator Niko Kandelin (niko.kandelin@samk.fi) already during spring. This will enable you to receive study guidance before starting your studies.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

In case you have any questions, you can contact:

Mr. Niko Kandelin, Principal Lecturer, degree program coordinator & teacher tutor. TEL: +358 44 710 3605, email: niko.kandelin@samk.fi (general information about the degree program and curriculum, student counseling and tutoring; out of office from June 15th to August 9th).

Ms. Saija Arslan, International Relations Secretary. TEL: +358-44 710 3563, email: saija.arslan@samk.fi (accommodation at Rauma, visa and residence permit applications, student healthcare)

We look forward to seeing you!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of International Business Degree Programme.

You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.

Studying starts on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 10:00 am. Studying takes place on Campus Rauma, Satamakatu 26, Rauma.

The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS so it takes approximately 3,5 years to complete. The registration number or your class is NIN20SR and your Degree Programme Coordinator is Ms Salla Lehtonen.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

International Relations Secretary can help international Degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as assisting in getting knowledge about vacant accommodation in Rauma area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland.

International Relations Secretary, Saija Arslan, 00 358 44 710 3563, firstname.lastname@samk.fi.

In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Ms Salla Lehtonen, 00 358 44 710 3932, firstname.lastname@samk.fi.

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19 we expect you to contact Salla Lehtonen on 11^th of August between 9am-14pm (Finnish time) if you have difficulties to begin the studies at Rauma campus on 25^th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

We look forward to seeing you!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

Getting a Finnish higher education degree is an excellent choice, and you are on your way towards it. We warmly wish you welcomed as a student of Bachelor's Degree Programme in Hospitality Management! We hope you will enjoy our high quality in academic practices, campus services, and state-of-art campus!

Studying starts on Wednesday 26 August 2020, at 9:00 am, on Pori Campus, Satakunnankatu 23, Pori. See the Orientation day schedule (pdf).

Please note that your participation is essential from the very beginning. We hope that you will do all the preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.

Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you. In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day.

Your degree title is International Tourism Management (ITM). It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS, taking approximately 3,5 years. The registration code of your class is NTM20SP and your tutor teacher is Ms. Heini Korvenkangas, firstname.lastname@samk.fi

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/

General information about the International Tourism Management program is available at https://www.samk.fi/en/study/bachelor-degree/international-tourism-management/

International Relations Secretary assists international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as in information about vacant accommodation in Pori area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, in order to have a smooth start for your studies in Finland.

International Relations Secretary, Riitta Rissanen, 00 358 44 710 3859, firstname.lastname@samk.fi

In academic matters, you can contact your tutor teacher (out of office 13 June – 9 Aug).

Join Facebook group and meet your classmates before the school starts!

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19, we expect you to contact your teacher tutor Heini Korvenkangas (heini.korvenkangas(at)samk.fi) by Wed 12^th of August if you have difficulties to begin the studies at Pori campus on Wed 26^th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

We look forward to seeing you!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of SAMK Logistics Bachelor´s Degree program.

You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.

Studying starts on Thursday August 20th at 9:00 am (GMT +2). Studying takes place at Satamakatu 26, Rauma, Finland. 

The degree you are studying for is bachelor. It is a degree programme of 240 cr so it takes approximately four years to complete. The registration number or your class is ALG20SR and your tutor teacher is Ms. Marina Wikman.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Information for new students is available at www.samk.fi/new-student/

General information about the SAMK Logistics Bachelor´s Degree program is available at www.samk.fi/logistics

THE FIRST CONTACT TEACHING DAYS

Your first contact teaching days will take place from Thursday August 20th to Friday August 21st.

Please note that the attendance is mandatory on the first contact teaching days. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies. Additionally, some applications cannot be used remotely, therefore, you will be required to participate in some IT classes. All the other studies during the first semester (autumn 2020) will be implemented virtually.

Note!  Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to receive your SAMK login. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you.

Please find the timetable for contact days here (pdf).

BYOD support (IT support) is available on Thursday from 8 o’clock at the campus hall until the official program starts. Here you can get help with getting your login, connecting to SAMK wireless network among other things.

HAVE YOU ALREADY COMPLETED HIGHER EDUCATION LEVEL COURSES?

If you have completed any courses or a degree (bachelor or master level) before, please contact degree programme coordinator Johanna Rastas-Tuominen (johanna.rastas-tuominen@samk.fi) already during Spring. This will enable you to receive study guidance before starting your studies.

In case you have any questions, you can contact

Mrs. Johanna Rastas-Tuominen, Senior Lecturer, degree program coordinator. TEL: +358 44 710 3250, email: johanna.rastas-tuominen@samk.fi (general information about the degree program and curriculum; out of office from June 15th to August 9th)

Ms. Saija Arslan, International Relations Secretary. TEL: +358 44 710 3563, email: saija.arslan@samk.fi (accommodation at Rauma, visa and residence permit applications, student healthcare)

Ms. Marina Wikman, Principal Lecturer, teacher tutor. TEL: +358 44 710 3504, email: marina.wikman@samk.fi (student counseling and tutoring; out of office from June 15th to August 9th)

We look forward to seeing you!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of the Bachelor's Degree program in Nursing in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK).

Studying starts on Tuesday 25 August 2020, at 8.45 a.m. on Pori Campus. Address is Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori, Finland.

Please note that your participation is essential from the very beginning. We hope that you will do all the preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies.

Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you. In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day.

You will complete a Bachelor ́s Degree in Health and Welfare during your studies. The Bachelor degree program in nursing includes 210 ECTS, which takes approximately 3.5 years. Studies are full-time studies and require presence. More information.

Your class is NNU20SP and your tutor teachers are Anni Riikonen and Johanna Simon-Bellamy. On the very first day of the studies, please bring with you a copy of certificate of vaccinations as required in the enclosure.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

First week will be orientation week and organized exams of starting level in Swedish, English and mathematics. You can prepare yourself for the language exams by revising the grammar and vocabulary. For the mathematic exam, you can prepare yourself by following book: Davison, Neil (2015). Numeracy and Clinical Calculations for Nurses. Lantern Publishing Limited.

International Relations Secretary assists international degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as in information about vacant accommodation in Pori area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, in order to have a smooth start for your studies in Finland.

International Relations Secretary, Riitta Rissanen, 00 358 44 710 3859, firstname.lastname@samk.fi

In case you have something to ask, you may take contact the following tutor teacher, Johanna Simon-Bellamy.

Join Facebook group and meet your classmates before the school starts!

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19 we expect you to contact tutor teacher Johanna Simon-Bellamy on 11^th of August between 9am-14pm (Finnish time) if you have difficulties to begin the studies at Pori campus on 25^th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

We look forward to seeing you!

Johanna Simon-Bellamy
Full-time lecturer
Tutor teacher
Faculty of Health and Welfare
+358 44 710 3554
johanna.simon-bellamy@samk.fi

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.

You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.

Studying starts on Tuesday 25th August at 8.45 a.m. Studying takes place on SAMK Campus Pori, Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori.

The degree you are studying for is Physiotherapy. It is a degree programme of 210 ECTS so it takes approximately 3,5 years. The registration number or your class is NPH20SP and your tutor teacher is Ms Johanna Vähä-Jaakkola.

Please note that your participation is essential from the very beginning. We hope that you will do all the preparations needed in order to be able to be present on the first day of your studies. During the first contact teaching days, you will get to know all the student administration systems and virtual tools that you need during your studies. On the very first day of the studies, please bring with you also a copy of certificate of vaccinations as required.

Note! Remember to take access codes to your Finnish online bank account (verkkopankkitunnukset) in order to complete the TUPAS/strong identification to create your SAMK username. In case you do not have a Finnish online bank account, please take your passport with you. In SAMK we apply BYOD (bring your own device), so please be prepared with your laptop starting from the first contact day.

For your studies, you need to acquire books for the first term:

1. Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan Derrickson: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 14th or the newer edition.
2. Agur M.R: Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy. 14th or the newer edition.

More information about the books: Ms Marjut Lehtonen, Senior Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology. Email: marjut.lehtonen@samk.fi.

The student tutors from the group NPH19SP have sent their greetings to you.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

Johanna Vähä-Jaakkola (Ms)
Senior Lecturer
phone: + 358 44 710 6234
email: johanna.vaha-jaakkola@samk.fi
(I am off work 8.6.–9.8.2020)

Please feel free to contact me, if you need more information about the studies in the Degree Programme in Physiotherapy.

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19 we expect you to contact tutor teacher Johanna Vähä-Jaakkola on 11^th of August between 9am-14pm (Finnish time) if you have difficulties to begin the studies on 25^th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

Maija Kangasperko (Ms)
Degree Programme Coordinator
email: maija.kangasperko@samk.fi

We look forward seeing you!

Welcome to study at SAMK!

We warmly wish you welcome as a student of Sea Captain Degree Programme.

You have made a good choice as learning about new things and getting a degree will help you succeed in your future career.

Studying starts on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 10:00 am. Studying takes place on Campus Rauma, Satamakatu 26, Rauma.

The degree you are studying for is Bachelor of Maritime Management. It is a degree programme of 270 ECTS so it takes approximately 4,5 years to complete. The registration number or your class is NMM20SR and your Degree Programme Coordinator is Mr Jarmo Teränen.

The student admission is conditional until the original certificates have been verified in the beginning of the studies.

International Relations Secretary can help international Degree students with visa and residence permit applications, health insurance questions as well as assisting in getting knowledge about vacant accommodation in Rauma area. You can contact her prior to the beginning of your studies, if necessary, to get help in having a smooth start for your studies in Finland.

International Relations Secretary, Saija Arslan, 00 358 44 710 3563, firstname.lastname@samk.fi.

In case you have any questions concerning academic issues, you can contact Mr Jarmo Teränen, 00 358 44 710 3679, firstname.lastname@samk.fi.

NB! Due to current pandemic situation COVID-19 we expect you to contact Jarmo Teränen on 11^th of August between 9am-14pm (Finnish time) if you have difficulties to begin the studies at Rauma campus on 25^th of August. Then we can discuss together how you could adjust the beginning of your studies.

We look forward to seeing you!