The Creativity and Innovation Programme

Organiser
The School of Business and Services Management, JAMK University of Applied Sciences

Time
28 May - 14 June 2012

Target group

• Relevant Bachelor/Master students
• Groups from USA, Latin America, Canada and Asian partner institutions
• Open for other participants as well

Number of participants
Max. 25

Place
JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Main Campus, Rajakatu 35, Jyväskylä, Finland. Jyväskylä is located 270 km/ 167 miles from Helsinki to North.

Language
English

Price

• Administrative fee (for pre-arranged groups from partner universities: 250 € per person (incl. lectures, daily lunch on campus from Monday to Thursday, social activities).
• Administrative fee (for others): 500€ (incl. lectures, max 15 ECTS Credits, and social activities)
• Accommodation: 250 € per person for full period in apartments in Student Residence Hall
• Transportation: TBA

Optional

• Survival Kit. The deposit for the Kit is 75 € of which 30€ is refundable. The Survival Kit service is provided by student union JAMKO.
• In addition to the study programme the students are offered enjoyable daily free time activities ranging from guided tours, beach parties, outdoor games, hiking to pub crawls, just a few to mention. There are also interesting excursion possibilities offered by the local travel agencies (prices subject to change):
  -St. Petersburg in Russia (480 €, Visa required)
  -Stockholm in Sweden (250 €)
  -Tallinn in Estonia (160 €)

Course description
We encourage you to explore study options that appeal to you and support your academic and personal interests. You can focus either on a single course, try courses in areas of special interest, or take a course that is difficult to enroll in at your own school.
For the summer 2012 we have tailored a special Creativity and Innovation Programme:

• Becoming a Peak Performance Professional (3 ECTS)
• Business Culture in Spain and Latin America (3 ECTS)
• Creative Leadership (3 ECTS)
• Creativity and Innovation Self Study Course (3 ECTS)
• Europe as a Market Area (3 ECTS)
• Experience Design in Tourism (3 ECTS)
• Future Trends and Innovation in Tourism (3 ECTS)
• Innovation Marketing Strategies (3 ECTS)
• International Business Speaking (3 ECTS)
• Leading Effective Innovation Teams (3 ECTS)
• Russian Culture and Language (3 ECTS)
• Sport and Event Marketing (3 ECTS)

Tentative Schedule for Courses

Course objectives
Studies at the School of Business and Services Management are a practical-oriented alternative to traditional university education and give the students an excellent combination of hands-on skills along with a strong theoretical knowledge base.
Intensive, three-week study tracks are based on our areas of expertise and they have been designed to challenge and inspire you in your business studies.
With the mission of providing high-quality applied education that meets the changing needs of society, we are committed to equipping students with professional skills as well as to maintaining a strong partnership with business and industry.

Assessment
See course desctiptions and Study guide

Housing

• Furnished bedsit apartments in Student Residence Hall.
• NB: linen, blankets and kitchenware are not included in the rent.
• Optional Survival Kit: basic kitchenware, a blanket, a pillow and sheet.

How to Apply
Applying through online application system. System is open during the application period 16th January - 31st March 2012.

Contact persons
School of Business and Services Management
International Coordinator Mr. Risto Korkia-Aho, +358 40 521 5687
Education Officer Ms Tytti Pintilä, +358 40 869 0723
firstname.lastname@jamk.fi