JAMK’s educational expertise is based on advanced pedagogical thinking and innovative approaches to teaching and learning, all of which are continuously developed by engaging in versatile international networks and intensive cooperation with the world of work. Solutions and services are provided in the areas of pedagogical training, management and leadership, electronic and mobile learning environments, health care, business competence and assessment in education. Fields of expertise Teachers' Competence Building and School Management Finnish innovations for lifelong learning and development of education systems Pedagogical development for educational institutions Consultative approach and solutions for developing teacher education systems and teacher in-service education Capacity building in professional pedagogy for vocational and higher education teachers Tailored further education services Read more Development of Business Competence, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Business and tourism and hospitality education on higher education level Competence-based curricula development for business profession Pedagogical solutions and learning methods for business and tourism and hospitality management studies Virtual learning services Student-centric innovative learning methods Read more Development Services and Capacity Building in the Field of Health Care, Social Services and Rehabilitation Finnish innovations in primary health care Inclusive education and solutions for health and welfare sector Competence-based curricula development and evaluation for social and health care education Developing quality of higher education in nursing, rehabilitation and social services Capacity building of teachers, educators and health care professionals Music pedagogue formed from multi-professional perspectives Read more Competitiveness Development in the Field of Technology Competence-based curricula development Professional education in international learning environment Highly equipped laboratories used in education and providing services to the surrounding industry RDI activities including regional and international projects Tailor-made training for adults and upgrading skills for professionals from industry Capacity building of teachers, educators and engineering professionals Wide range of network and cooperation with industry Read more Reliable partner in individual, school and system level development JAMK possesses long experience in teachers’ capacity building and is willing to share its expertise in long-term cooperation by implementing tailor-made programmes and development processes. Furthermore, JAMK engages in partnerships in development of vocational and higher education institutions based on the strengths of the Finnish education system and practises. Capacity building and development processes are always based on the principles of localisation and collaboration. JAMK’s global education products and services are directed to a wide range of customer groups with the main clientele being authorities and training institutions. The operations and services stretch from the individual level capacity building to the development of educational organisations and education systems. JAMK's extensive education expertise is adjusted to meet the needs of the customers. References JAMK has widespread partnership networks in Finland and internationally which ensure flexible and reliable customer-needs-based service delivery. See the references for examples of the projects at different levels of operation around the world. See our references Building blocks of global education services International JAMK The international competitiveness of JAMK’s education is ensured by various methods aimed at enhancing the internationalisation of the whole organisation and its activities. See more about international activities High quality education Over the years JAMK has been one of the most successful universities of applied sciences in Finland. Read more about JAMK’s results and its most recent quality recognitions. Read more Pedagogical thinking The content of JAMK’s trainings and services lean on the cutting-edge knowledge on education. Read more on pedagogical thinking 650 Academic and business visitors The frequent visits by international lecturers and guests ensure that the education environment is genuinely international. JAMK’s active student and staff mobility allow the exchange of the most recent information and experiences that contribute to the continuous development of strong internationally-oriented education expertise. The Finnish education system The Finnish education system Finland is known for high standard of education, social security and healthcare high scores in PISA assessments leading innovator in mobile phones and telecommunications forest products, pulp, paper and board technology JAMK news 17 Aug 2017 A complete reform of the health care system underway in Kazakhstan: JAMK takes leadership in an extensive international project to develop nursing The ProInCa project (Promoting the Innovation Capacity of Higher Education in Nursing during Health Services’ Transition), coordinated by JAMK University of Applied Sciences, was granted an Erasmus funding of nearly one million euros to develop the higher education and research in nursing in Kazakhstan. 14 Aug 2017 Self-service hours at Tarvaala Library on 18 and 21 August Tarvaala Library is self-service on Friday 18 August between 10.30 AM and 2 PM and on Monday 21 August between 12.30 PM and 3 PM. 2 Aug 2017 Library opening hours on 7-27 August Self-service hours are only for JAMK and JYU students and staff, entry with library card. 28 Jun 2017 Group from India will start on-demand Master studies in International Business Management JAMK School of Business will start an on-demand Master’s Degree Programme in International Business Management for a group of Indian students arriving in August 2017. The studies are full-time, conducted in English and take place in Jyväskylä, Finland. The education is ordered by Gayatri Eduventure in India. 26 Jun 2017 Finland received nearly million euros for the development of a bioeconomy innovation system The Interreg Baltic Sea Region is a cooperation programme between eleven countries. The region has abundant natural resources, but also challenges in reaching its full bioeconomy potential. Furthermore, the exchange of knowlege in the area has been sparse. 26 Jun 2017 Nearly half a million euros to JAMK from the Erasmus+ programme JAMK received almost half a million euros from the European Commission’s Erasmus+ programme (call 2017) to support and develop international mobility with partner higher education institutions. Show more Creating Competence, EN Read more (pdf) School of Business Brochure See our brochure! Teacher Education College Brochure See our brochure! Contact us Please contact us for further information about JAMK's educational services. In addition to English, you can contact us in Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Russian. Juntunen Timo Koulutusvientipäällikkö, Head of Education Export Koulutuksen kehittämispalvelut, Educational Development Services Hallinto, Administration +358407790763 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Pusa Heikki Projektipäällikkö, Project Manager Global Competence, Global Competence Liiketoiminta, School of Business +358407217934 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi Vanhanen Riikka Suunnittelija, Administrative Planner Kansainvälistymispalvelut, International Services Hallinto, Administration +358405622932 firstname.lastname@jamk.fi MSocSc (Political Science), MA (Intercultural Communication) NameE-mailPlease, contact us to get more information on our services.