Overview

A Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will give you hands-on experience on AI-tools and on programming them. This program is in co-operation with the vivid ecosystem of companies in the field of Machine Learning and Robotics.

Do you want to be the next Artificial Intelligence Specialist? Artificial Intelligence is disrupting the field of technology as we speak. In addition to its impact in science, it has already changed the way we develop new products, games and services.

Today, Artificial Intelligence is in form of tools and libraries that don’t require the scientific background to use them. There is a growing demand for programmers. Specialists with hands-on experience and understanding on these tools that can harness the power of AI are highly needed! You can study this Bachelor’s degree at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • 4 academic years / 240 ECTS
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Tuition fee: 10 500€ / academic year
  • Campus: Pori

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
28.12.2022 - 10.02.2023
Pathway to Finland program
• Online studies: 31.07.2023
• Study hub in Finland: 17.07.2023

Leave an application here

  • Objectives

    Objectives

    The aim of this degree is to allow students face complex challenges in a real-world environment where problem-solving, collaboration and creativity are highly valued skills. Local companies are involved in the study process – they provide the students with the R&D tasks and their experts act as mentors for the students.

    Students will get hands-on experience on applying AI-tools in cooperation with the vivid ecosystem of companies in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotics located in Pori.

  • Structure

    Structure

    The studies at AI will be divided in:

    • Basic studies 40 ECT (i.e. applied mathematics, natural science, communication, etc.)
    • Professional studies 110 ECT (i.e. AI, ML, data science, etc.)
    • Elective studies 15 ECT
    • Work Placement, internship 30 ECT
    • Thesis 15 ECT

  • Pedagogy

    Pedagogy

    The pedagogical methods are integrated as a mode of higher education outside of the class room. Robotics and AI Academy students are chosen according to their practical learning styles. 15-20 new Academy students are chosen every year.

    Academy students carry out all their studies by practical projects with topics coming from the local companies. The companies have significant role, because their needs define the knowledge needs of the students. Students work like the RDI departments of the companies. This will also give the companies possibilities for prolonged recruitment.
    Students have different roles in different projects varying from project managers to marketing managers and technology experts. The most used methods in Robotics and AI Academy are Project Learning and Learning by Doing. Teachers role is more like coaching.

  • Guaranteed admission

    Guaranteed admission

    Our Edunation Pathway Diploma program offers guaranteed access to SAMK’s bachelor programs and you can get accepted within 2 days. The admission requirements are:

    • High school diploma / Higher Secondary Education
    • Transcript of records
    • Proof of English language: from IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 35-45, Duolingo 75-80, or equivalent
    • Copy of passport ID page

    You can find more information about the English language requirement on our page.

    The students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Admission Criteria

    Admission Criteria

    The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page.

  • Tuition fee & Scholarships

    Tuition fee & Scholarships

    Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can be found on the university page.

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