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The Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Metropolia ammattikorkeakoulu) is a University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The university has four campuses, offering 93 degree programs in business, culture, healthcare and social services, and technology.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (Finnish: Metropolia ammattikorkeakoulu) is a University of Applied Sciences in Finland. The university has four campuses, offering 93 degree programs in business, culture, healthcare and social services, and technology.2
In 2008, EVTEK University of Applied Sciences and Helsinki Polytechnic Stadia merged to create the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. This merger aimed to consolidate resources, expertise, and educational offerings to create a more robust and comprehensive academic environment. The university emphasizes innovation, practical learning, and collaboration with industry.
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HUMINT, (Human Resource Management)
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Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC)
ANMA, Nordiska Konservatoriorådet
European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education (ENCoRE)
International Association of Film and Television Schools (CILECT)
International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE)
International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ)
International Council of Museums - Committee for Conservation (ICOM-CC)
International Institute for Conservation (IIC)
Cumulus, International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media
Consortium of Higher Education in Health and Rehabilitation in Europe (COHEHRE)
European Association of Training Centres for Socio-Educational Care Work (FESET)
European Network of Occupational Therapy (ENOTHE)
World Federation on Occupational Therapy (WFOT)
European Network for Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE)
European Network of Podiatry in Higher Education (ENPODHE)
Osteopathic European Academic Network (OSEAN)
The European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO)
The European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO)
European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)
Network for the Development of European Programmes in Higher Education (BUSINET)
UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education (UICEE)
FEANI:European Federation of National Engineering Associations
All undergraduate programs in business at Metropolia culminate in a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. While some specializations offer the possibility of earning a double degree with partner universities, the core curriculum focuses on a strong foundation in business principles. In 2017, Metropolia's business program achieved the highest ranking among Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.
Teaching takes place at the Myyrmäki Campus. The school offers three bachelor-level business studies programs, two of which are in English. Metropolia also offers learning pathways leading to an MBA degree.
Metropolia conducts many degrees in the fields of healthcare and social services. There are two bachelor's degrees in English (nursing and social services) and 15 in Finnish. The school also offers master-level studies leading to the MHA (Master of Health Administration) degree. All degrees in these fields are hosted at the Myllypuro Campus.
Metropolia has a unique learning environment called the Well-Being and Health Village. In this place, students provide free medical services under supervision. The idea behind the Health Village is to give students a taste of real-world medical work experience. Some of the services are: prosthetics and orthotics services; osteopathy services; and physiotherapy services.
Studies in the field of technology take place on two campuses. The Myyrmäki campus mainly focuses on industrial technology, and teaching at the Karamalmi campus is more IT-based. Metropolia has a wide variety of industrial degrees, such as automotive engineering and industrial management. Industrial-based studies are conducted in Finnish or in English, depending on the degree program. The school has two IT programs, one of them in English.
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