Full Stack Software Developer education is to respond to the growing challenges of software engineering. Gain understanding of modern software development tools and methods and become familiar with the most important technologies and application frameworks. You will have capability to make software testing, and you will be able to design and implement secured software solutions, both for back end and front end.

  • Degree: Master of Engineering
  • Study mode: Part-time studies
  • Length: 60 ECTS
  • Annual intake: 20
  • Application period: 2 Sep 2020 - 16 Sep 2020Add event to your calendar

Become a full stack software developer

Full Stack Software Development programme covers the main aspects of modern software development. You gain understanding of modern software development tools and methods, become familiar with popular application frameworks, and learn to improve user experience. You will also have capability to design and implement secured and tested software solutions, both for backend and frontend. You just need two years of working experience in the ICT field and motivation to graduate. You can complete the studies while working.

Study modern software development

The studies include all parts of the software development lifecycle from requirements management and service design to continuous deployment and maintenance by using agile methods and a modern tool chain. During the studies, we go through programming of web-based user interfaces to system integration and backend development.

Master of Engineering, 60 ECTS

Expert Core Competence

  • Modern Software Development, 5 credits 
  • Data Modelling & Back-end Development, 5 credits
  • Application Frameworks, 5 credits
  • User-centred Design, 5 credits
  • Master’s Thesis, 30 credits

Shared Master Competence

  • Research and Development, 5 credits (preferred) or
  • Management, 5 credits

 Elective Studies

  • Elective Master’s Degree Level studies, 5 credits

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What does a Full stack software developer do?

After completing the studies you can work as a software developer designing and developing applications by utilising modern software methods and tools, both for front and back end.

Job titles

  • Full Stack Software Developer
  • Front-End Web Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Back-End Developer

How to study at JAMK

Studies consist of
• distance learning
• contact and / or online lectures 1 - 2 days / month, mostly on weekends
• independent studies
• learning in research and development projects and at workplaces

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Master's thesis

The master’s thesis (30 credits) is the core of the master’s degree. The objective of the master’s thesis is to develop and demonstrate the student’s ability to apply research data and use chosen methods to analyse and solve problems arising in professional work. It also demonstrates the student’s readiness and ability for independent, demanding expert work.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

The tuition fee of JAMK for NON-EU/EEA citizens are €9,000 / academic year for master's degrees taught in English. The tuition fee entitles the student to study and receive a degree and to use the normal support services available to students. However, all students have to buy books and other educational material themselves as well as take care of their own travelling and living costs. 

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How to apply

The intake in the September application period is 20 students.

Application period 2.-16. September 2020 at 3.00 pm

Apply online 2- 16 September 2020 by 3.00 pm (UTC+2) at studyinfo.fi.

The requirements in a nutshell: a bachelor’s degree in engineering in the field of information technology or other equivalent degree and at least 2 years (24 months) of work experience from the field of ICT after graduation.

Attach the required enclosures (degree and work certificates) to the online application form by 23 September 2020 by 3.00 pm (UTC+2) (e.g. as pdf. files).

Pre-assignment's questions are visible on the application of Studyinfo. The answers for the questions must be attached to the application on 23 September 2020 by 3.00 PM at latest.  

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Entrance examinations

All applicants who have demonstrated their eligibility and sent the pre-assignment will be invited to the entrance examination. The pre-assignment must be attached into application not later than 23 Sept. 2020 by 3 p.m. (UTC+2).

The entrance examination includes a pre-assignment (max. 40p.) and interview (max. 60p.). The total points from entrance examination are 100 points. The applicant must score at least 10 points/40 points in the pre-assignment and at least 10 points/60 points in the interview in order to pass the exam and have a chance to be admitted to the programme. Student selection is based on the total score of the entrance examination and pre-assignment. The entrance examination does not include a pre-reading material.

The invitations for entrance examinations will be sent on the week 42. The entrance examination is organised online during week 43 (19 - 23 October 2020).

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Results

The results of student selection for educations beginning on spring 2021 will be announced on 27 November 2020 at latest. JAMK will inform the accepted students via e-mail.

Accept the study place by 4 December 2020 by 3.00 pm. The studies will start in January 2021. Welcome to JAMK!

Studyinfo.fi Apply 2. - 16. September 2020 by 3.00 pm! Apply

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Huotari Jouni

Huotari Jouni

Yliopettaja, Principal Lecturer
IT, Institute of Information Technology
Teknologia, School of Technology
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