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Degree Programme in Business Information Technology

Degree:
Bachelor of Business Administration

Degree title:
Bachelor of Business Administration

Credits:
210 ects

Business Information Technology, 2025
Code
(FF25H-Å-INF)
Business Information Technology, 2024
Code
(FF24H-Å-INF)
Business Information Technology, 2023
Code
(FF23H-Å-INF)
Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 31.01.2025

Timing

27.01.2025 - 06.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE24D-V
    Information Technology, day time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

- Students understand what is meant by continuous integration and distribution.
- Students know the most common architectures used in the development of distributed systems.
- Students understand how to create an API application and how a web application retrieves data using the API.

Content

- Azure Devops CI/CD
- The DDD (design-driven development) method
- Framework for API development. (REST and/or GRAPH based)
- Combined Front- and Back-end application

Materials

Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

-

Assessment criteria, good (3)

-

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completed project as described.

Qualifications

Previous courses in continuing education

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 03.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Miranda Ekholm
Teacher in charge

Åsa Fagerudd

Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023

Objective

The Student
- can professionally communicate orally and in writing in situations occurring in business life
- knows the basic central terminology within his own field and can assimilate the main content of specialist literature
- has a positive attitude towards developing his language skills,
- knows the relevant tools for this and is aware of cultural differences in international contexts.

Content

- working life related documents
- communication in working life
- cultural differences in international business communication

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

B1 in CEFR

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 16.03.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 27.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE24D-V
    Information Technology, day time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

Larger scaled project and both front- and back-end oriented Azure DevOps. Make an automatic CI/CD process

Content

Azure Devops
Azure Repos/Github
Node
Express
Git
MongoDB or SQL

Materials

Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

>=10/30

Assessment criteria, good (3)

>=18/30

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

>=26/30

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

<10

Qualifications

Programming front end
Programming back end
Azure, Devops, Scrum and Git
Learning project

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 31.03.2025

Timing

10.03.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Martin Molnár
Teacher in charge

Rolf Gammals

Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023

Objective

The student
- can create basic programs with Python.
- knows the areas of use for Python

Content

- areas of use for Python
- syntax
- basic program structures
- file management
- functions
- modules
- data structures and slicing
- introduction to object oriented programming

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

None

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 06.10.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 06.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Teacher in charge

Rolf Gammals

Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with his/her UAS and the field of education, as well as reflects on career opportunities
- possesses the study skills required for higher education
- understands his/her role as a student and can work in teams

Content

- various services at the UAS
- study techniques
- knowledge of the field and personal career goals
- teambuilding

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

30.11.2024 - 16.02.2025

Timing

17.02.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Helena Nordström
  • Rolf Gammals
Teacher in charge

Rolf Gammals

Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- masters the process and tools to be able to carry out a market analysis in practice
- is able to present the results of a market analysis
- is familiar with basic concepts in statistics and probability theory and masters simple calculations
- can read and extract data from statistics
- knows the basics of discrete and continuous distributions and their practical use
- knows the basics of estimation statistics and concepts such as uncertainty and confidence intervals

Content

- market analysis
- probability theory
- distribution
- estimates and hypothesis testing
- a market analysis project
- presentation and action plan based on the project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Business Mathematics

Enrollment

01.12.2024 - 05.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 06.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE24D-V
    Information Technology, day time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

Mobile Application Development'
- Students understand what is meant by mobile applications.
- Students are familiar with the most common frameworks that can be used
- Students understand the difference between web technologies and native applications

Content

- Android programming with Javascript
- Android SDK and simulators
- The Capasitor framework

Materials

Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Programming Front End
Programming Back End

Enrollment

26.03.2025 - 25.04.2025

Timing

26.04.2025 - 08.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

9 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student
- gets acquainted with and opens business life contacts
- considers personal career planning when choosing internships
- is aware of his/her responsibility with respect to sustainable development in the workplace

Content

- information retrieval and preparation
- contact with companies, searching for internships
- working as an intern
- reporting

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025

Timing

01.05.2025 - 22.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

9 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023

Objective

The student:
- deepens his/her contacts with the business community
- gains practical experience from tasks connected to the chosen education
- applies acquired theoretical knowledge
- understands the importance of choosing an internship that supports the personal career plan
- is aware of his/her responsibilities regarding sustainable development in the workplace

Content

- information retrieval and preparation
- company contacts, applying for internships
- work as an intern
- reporting

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Work Placement 1

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 27.10.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Martin Molnár
Teacher in charge

Rolf Gammals

Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

Understanding of program design
- Understanding and applying basic programming principles and logic.
- To be able to analyze problems and convert solutions into computer programs.
- To develop skills in writing efficient and well-structured code.

Knowledge of Algorithms and Data Structures
- To understand the importance of algorithms and how they affect the effectiveness of the program.
- To learn about different types of data structures and their uses.
- To be able to implement and use basic algorithms and data structures in code.

Content

- The software development process: Understanding of the steps from idea to finished program.
- Variables: Learn how to declare and use variables to store data.
- Selection and composite conditions: Understanding of decision structures and condition evaluation.
- Iterations: Knowledge of different types of loops and their use.
- Characters and texts: Handling of string data and character information in the program.
- File management: Reading, writing, and managing files with code.
- Functions: Create, call, and use functions for modularity in the code.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

IT-Tools

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 20.10.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 23.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE24D-V
    Information Technology, day time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

- The student can create server applications with Node.js, ExpressJS, Handlebars, MongoDB and Mongoose in JavaScript
- Students understand the basics of Git
- Students can build a simple server application that accesses via a web browser and stores data in a database.

Content

- Node.js
- ExpressJS and Handlebars
- Git and Repos management
- MongoDB and Mongoose

Materials

Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

At least 10/30

Assessment criteria, good (3)

At least 18/30

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 26/30

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

less then 10/30

Qualifications

Front-end programming

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 01.12.2024

Timing

02.12.2024 - 02.02.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE24D-V
    Information Technology, day time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

- Learn project management through the use of Azure Devops, Git, Node.js and Express.js.
- Implement a given project according to a given mission.

Content

Azure Devops
Node
Express
Git
MongoDB
Mongoose

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

>=10/30

Assessment criteria, good (3)

> =18/30

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

>=26/30

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

<10

Qualifications

Programming front end
Programming back end
Introduction to Azure and Devops

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 06.01.2025

Timing

06.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Marika Rask
Teacher in charge

Åsa Fagerudd

Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- can communicate both in speech and in writing by using structured and effective language
- knows the process of scientific writing and can use reference systems
- is able to search for information and write a report in accordance with the standards

Content

- reader-friendly writing by considering correct language use and linguistic correctness
- clear writing
- oral communication and oral presentations
- Novia’s requirements for scientific writing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

02.08.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

01.09.2024 - 30.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals

Objective

To create a sense of community and well-being among first-year students.

Content

Act as a liaison between students and the head of degree programme.
Mentor and guide fellow students in their day-to-day studies.
Maintain the program’s Discord group.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Enrollment

12.08.2024 - 17.11.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 22.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Jan Nieminen
Teacher in charge

Rolf Gammals

Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

Mastering HTML5 and CSS3 for structuring and designing web pages.
Being able to implement responsive web design for different devices.
Using JavaScript for dynamic webb sites.
To know and use the browser's developer tools to debug and test web pages.
Knowledge of CMS
Understanding the role of CMS in web development and its benefits.
Being able to create and manage content with a CMS like WordPress.
Being able to customize themes and extensions to meet specific website needs.

Content

-HTML
-CSS
-JavaScript
- Content creation and management with a CMS system.
- Themes and extensions: Customization of themes and installation of extensions to extend the functionality of the website.

Location and time

Teams Okt 29 – Dec 22

Materials

Material published on the course Moodle page
w3schools.com
codecademy.com

Teaching methods

Lecture via Teams
Self-learning using materials and instructions available on the course Moodle page.
Self-directed learning via self-correcting online assignments.
Individual final assignment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments are submitted as www links to published material before the respective deadline
Assignments on Moodle are graded Pass/Fail
The course grade is given via a longer final assignment that is graded 0-5 and submitted no later than one week after the end of the course.

Qualifications

IT-Tools

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Företagsekonomi Åbo 2
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- is aware of the statutory requirements for accounting and financial statements
- knows how to post basic financial transactions
- knows basic accounting reports and can use them
- knows the structure of financial statements

Content

- basic concepts in financial accounting
- basic accruals; inventory change, depreciation
- using an accounting system
- handling of VAT in accounting
- journal, ledger, income statement, balance sheet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

1. Understanding the role of AI technology in the creation of visual content.
2. Skills in using AI-based tools (e.g., Firefly in Photoshop and Illustrator).
3. Knowledge of video editing and effects with AI integration (e.g., in Adobe Premiere Pro).
4. Ability to critically evaluate and select AI tools for specific design projects.
5. Competence in creating custom AI models for specific visual tasks.
6. Understanding of ethical considerations and privacy issues in AI-generated content.
7. Skills in combining traditional design principles with AI technology.

Content

1. Introduction to AI in visual design and video production.
2. Overview of AI tools in leading software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
3. Practical exercises in creating graphics and videos (e.g., with Firefly).
4. Techniques for video editing and post-production with AI (e.g., with Adobe Premiere Pro).
5. Development of own AI models for image and video processing.
6. Discussions on ethics, privacy, and responsibility in the use of AI.
7. Design projects that integrate AI technology and traditional methods.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Photo and Video Editing

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 09.11.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 21.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Laura Johansson
Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- can edit pictures with imaging software
- can create graphics using a graphic design software
- can create publications with a publishing software
- understands how web technology works and can produce static web pages

Content

- digital publications
- basics in image editing
- basics in graphic design
- basics in video editing
- basics in publishing
- basics in web technology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

IT-tools

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Seats

5 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Maria Engberg
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- can communicate professionally in various working life situations, both in speech and in writing
- masters central terminology within his/her own field and can make use of the key contents of non-fiction literature within the field
- has a positive attitude towards developing his/her receptive and productive language skills
- understands cultural differences in international contexts

Content

- working life related documents
- communication in working life
- cultural differences in international business communication

Location and time

online TEAMS, according to schedule provided in Peppi.

Materials

Text material and assignments are part of the course.

Teaching methods

workshops, group work, individual work, presentations, written assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The schedule will be presented to the students at the introduction to the course and please note that the introduction is mandatory.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

The course comprises 3 ECTS and a student workload of about 81 hours is required.

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading on a scale 1-5 or fail. An approved course requires approved oral presentations and approved written assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Grade 0
The student fails to submit the assignments by the deadline provided and/or fails to take part in oral presentations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1-2
The student can express himself in a simple but coherent way and write reports in a simple but often unstructured way. There are spelling mistakes and weaknesses in basic structures of a written text. The student manages to present orally but the presentation may be difficult for foreigners to understand. Limited ability express oneself fluently in speech, the student pauses to find suitable expressions or uses words in his native language. Have problems to find synonyms and a suitable style.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
The student can write coherent, analytical and structured texts including his own opinions and arguments and can draw conclusions of information from different sources. Breach of style, spelling mistakes and other small mistakes can be found but the student has a good command of the basic structures and can use difficult structures more correctly. Oral presentations are of a routine nature but structured.
Grade 4
The student writes almost flawless English and expresses himself fluently and professionally in speech and writing. The student writes well structured, analytical texts with well-grounded conclusions about more demanding topics and manages to pinpoint the most important in a text and provide examples. The student can express himself orally within a wide variety of topics spontaneously and rarely needs to look for the right expression. A versatile vocabulary.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
The language is idiomatic and flawless. The student can write scientific texts in a well-structured, interesting and correct way. Manages to vary the style and use of language depending on the target group. Can in speech use professional, balanced and idiomatic language, make corrections without the audience being disturbed by it and has a good command of insinuations and multi-faceted expressions. Oral speeches are interesting, creative and well structured.

Qualifications

English on upper secondary level or equivalent

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Johan Back
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- understands the meaning of the concept of entrepreneurship
- understands the importance of entrepreneurial spirit and sees it as a
driving force in business economics
- is familiar with the establishment process for companies and associations in Finland
- can draw up a business idea and a business plan
- can use tools for business and activity development
- can familiarize him/herself with the risks associated with entrepreneurship
- can connect sustainability to business development

Content

- business concept and business plan
- entrepreneurship as a profession
- founding companies
- financing and administration in a company
- support services in business establishment
- choosing a company type
- risks and opportunities
- tools for business development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023

Objective

The student:
- understands and can apply the steps of a research process
- knows how to use appropriate methods within research and development
- can write scientific text
- is able to carry out critical source selection and learns about correct language use with regard to structure and style
- can draw up a research plan

Content

- research process
- qualitative and quantitative research methods
- alternative research methods
- development methods
- information retrieval
- scientific writing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Swedish for Business

Enrollment

02.07.2025 - 30.09.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with the ICT services at Novia
- has an understanding of data and information security
- can use word processing programs
- knows the basics of a calculation software
- can use software to visualize oral presentations
- can use database management software

Content

- Novia’s ICT-services and network
- Data and information security
- word processing software
- calculation software
- presentation software
- databases

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 02.11.2025

Timing

03.11.2025 - 21.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE25D-V
    Information Technology, daytime studies 2025, Vasa
  • UIT23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik

Objective

- Students can use Azure for project management.
- Students learn to understand what is meant by Devops and the SCRUM method
- Students know the basics of software projects

Content

. Azure Boards
- Azure Repos/Github
- SCRUM

Materials

In the Moodle course site

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

A completed project on Azure according to assignment

Qualifications

Programming back-end

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 30.09.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Företagsekonomi Åbo 3
Groups
  • INF23F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2023
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- knows the structure of an ERP system
- understands the importance of the ERP system in various functions in an organization

Content

- various functions in an ERP-system
- information chains in an ERP-system
- sales process
- purchasing process
- certification processes
- expense reimbursements
- CRM
- cash flow function in an integrated financial system
- project administration

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

- IT tools

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 30.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- is familiar with his/her UAS and the field of education, as well as reflects on career opportunities
- possesses the study skills required for higher education
- understands his/her role as a student and can work in teams

Content

- various services at the UAS
- study techniques
- knowledge of the field and personal career goals
- teambuilding

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Qualifications

none

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Sanna Nygård
Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- can present his/her education, working experience as well as know-how both in speech and in writing
- masters terminology connected to the studies and working life within his/her professional field
- understands and can make use of texts related to the studies, working life and professional field

Content

- studies and working life
- working life and professional field
- job search
- oral and written communication
- correct language use and linguistic correctness

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assessment of Finnish language skills follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory knowledge (grades 1–3), while level B2 or higher indicates good knowledge (grades 4–5).

The assessment criteria for Finnish language skills are the same across all universities in Finland.

Qualifications

B1 in CEFR

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Sanna Nygård
Groups
  • INF24F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2024

Objective

The student:
- is able to write and discuss about topics related to his/her own occupational field
- masters the key vocabulary connected to his/her own field of work
- masters branch specific communication situations
- manages to write and present central documents in professional Finnish, is aware of style differences and can use different styles in communication
- can identify the main points in various articles, texts and news related to his/her own professional field
- demonstrates such skills in the Finnish language that are in accordance with the law (424/2003) for personnel in public bodies. This means that the student must show satisfactory (grade 1, 2 or 3) or good (grade 4 or 5) skills in speaking and writing Finnish. Written and oral skills are assessed separately

Content

- texts and terminology within the student’s field
- business and corporate communication
- oral and written communication skills in working life
- oral and written examination
- linguistic correctness and correct usage of language

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student must demonstrate Finnish language skills that, according to the law (424/2003), are required of public employees. The student should show satisfactory (grades 1, 2, or 3) or good (grades 4 or 5) ability to use Finnish in both spoken and written form.

The assessment of Finnish language skills follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Level B1.1 and B1.2 indicate satisfactory skills (grades 1–3), while level B2 or higher indicates good skills (grades 4–5).

The assessment criteria for Finnish language skills are the same across all universities in Finland.

Qualifications

Business Finnish 1

Enrollment

02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025

Timing

01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- recognizes the purpose of different social media and digital platforms
- can implement a marketing plan
- can create digital content based on a content plan
- knows the basics of how to measure and analyse the impact of marketing in digital channels

Content

- theoretical aspect of digital marketing strategy and plan
- basics of SEO and Analytics
- content marketing
- digital marketing project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prior knowledge requirements

Enrollment

01.04.2026 - 30.04.2026

Timing

01.05.2026 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

9 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student
- gets acquainted with and opens business life contacts
- considers personal career planning when choosing internships
- is aware of his/her responsibility with respect to sustainable development in the workplace

Content

- information retrieval and preparation
- contact with companies, searching for internships
- working as an intern
- reporting

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 14.09.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Företagsekonomi Åbo 3
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

Understanding of program design
- Understanding and applying basic programming principles and logic.
- To be able to analyze problems and convert solutions into computer programs.
- To develop skills in writing efficient and well-structured code.

Knowledge of Algorithms and Data Structures
- To understand the importance of algorithms and how they affect the effectiveness of the program.
- To learn about different types of data structures and their uses.
- To be able to implement and use basic algorithms and data structures in code.

Content

- The software development process: Understanding of the steps from idea to finished program.
- Variables: Learn how to declare and use variables to store data.
- Selection and composite conditions: Understanding of decision structures and condition evaluation.
- Iterations: Knowledge of different types of loops and their use.
- Characters and texts: Handling of string data and character information in the program.
- File management: Reading, writing, and managing files with code.
- Functions: Create, call, and use functions for modularity in the code.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

IT-Tools

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 19.10.2025

Timing

20.10.2025 - 14.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE25D-V
    Information Technology, daytime studies 2025, Vasa
  • UIT23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik

Objective

- The student can create server applications with Node.js, ExpressJS, Handlebars, MongoDB and Mongoose in JavaScript
- Students understand the basics of Git
- Students can build a simple server application that accesses via a web browser and stores data in a database.

Content

- Node.js
- ExpressJS and Handlebars
- Git and Repos management
- MongoDB and Mongoose

Materials

Moodle

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

At least 10/30

Assessment criteria, good (3)

At least 18/30

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 26/30

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

less then 10/30

Qualifications

Front-end programming

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 07.09.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 02.11.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Erik Kull
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE25D-V
    Information Technology, daytime studies 2025, Vasa
  • UIT23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik

Objective

- The student can create static user interfaces for web applications using HTML and CSS.
- Students can use JavaScript to make web pages dynamic.
- The student is familiar with how troubleshooting is done in web browsers.
- The student can use object-oriented code in JavaScript.
- The student knows different ways of local storage of data in the browser.
- Students can make simple API calls to web services from JavaScript code.

Content

- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript and Domain Object Model
- Object-oriented JavaScript
- JSON file format
- Local storage of data in the browser (Cookies, Web Storage)
- Simple API calls

Materials

- Material at Moodle
- Visual Studio Code
- node.js (for JavaScript)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

At least 10p/30p.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

At least 18p/30p.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

At least 26p/30p.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Less then 10p/30p

Qualifications

Nothing

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 30.11.2025

Timing

01.12.2025 - 01.02.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
  • Kaj Wikman
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • ITE25D-V
    Information Technology, daytime studies 2025, Vasa
  • UIT23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik

Objective

- Learn project management through the use of Azure Devops, Git, Node.js and Express.js.
- Implement a given project according to a given mission.

Content

Azure Devops
Node
Express
Git
MongoDB
Mongoose

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

>=10/30

Assessment criteria, good (3)

> =18/30

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

>=26/30

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

<10

Qualifications

Programming front end
Programming back end
Introduction to Azure and Devops

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Rolf Gammals
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

The student:
- knows how to plan, implement, report, present and evaluate projects
- can use project planning and management tools
- understands the importance of sharing knowledge within the project team
- can conduct a risk analysis and set up an action plan
- takes responsibility for his/her own activity and acts in accordance with approaches agreed upon

Content

- project-related terminology
- project models and agile methods
- project planning tools
- project documentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2025 - 14.09.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 26.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Business

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Företagsekonomi Åbo 3
Groups
  • INF25F-Å
    Tradenom (YH), informationsbehandling, 2025

Objective

Mastering HTML5 and CSS3 for structuring and designing web pages.
Being able to implement responsive web design for different devices.
Using JavaScript for dynamic webb sites.
To know and use the browser's developer tools to debug and test web pages.
Knowledge of CMS
Understanding the role of CMS in web development and its benefits.
Being able to create and manage content with a CMS like WordPress.
Being able to customize themes and extensions to meet specific website needs.

Content

-HTML
-CSS
-JavaScript
- Content creation and management with a CMS system.
- Themes and extensions: Customization of themes and installation of extensions to extend the functionality of the website.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

IT-Tools