Open University Route
Cyber Security, Master's Route Studies 1 (part-time studies)
Route studies are intended for those aiming to enter a degree programme. By completing Route Studies 1 and 2, you can apply to JAMK through the Open UAS route application without an entrance exam.
Content
The study module consists of the first year studies of the degree programme. The group is integrated into the group of degree students.
Objectives
During route studies 1 and 2, the goal is to complete at least 20 or 30 credits from the first year of degree studies. After this, it is possible to continue with second-year studies.
Prerequisites
As prior qualifications, you need a Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) or equivalent competence. Applying to a Master's (UAS) programme through the open pathway does not remove the degree and work experience requirement.
Additional information
Place: Dynamo, Piippukatu 2, Jyväskylä.
Route studies are intended for those aiming to enter a degree programme. By completing Route Studies 1 and 2, you can apply to JAMK through the Open UAS route application without an entrance exam. More information about the Open UAS route separate application: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk
Please note that if You later apply to our degree studies via Open University Route, you may need to pay an application fee and if accepted, a tuition fee: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk/how-to-apply/tuition-fees-and-scho…
Contents:
Research-based Development, 5 cr
Modern Management of IT 5 cr
Master's Thesis, Planning 3.5 cr
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation in the study path may vary.
https://opetussuunnitelmat.peppi.jamk.fi/4852/en/59/5319/1426
Accomplishment: Beginning of studies Friday 28th August 2026 and Saturday 29th August.
The education will be delivered as a multiform teaching where the contact hours will take place during the weekends (approximately 1 weekend per month).
You will get more detailed information on the schedule for each course and the organization of your contact periods during your studies.
You can see the current study schedules by searching with the group ID ZJAYTC26S1 at https://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi NOTE! Courses that are entirely online may not have a schedule.
Before you start your studies, please read: https://www.jamk.fi/en/for-students/student-in-jamk-open-university-of-…
Further Information concerning the studies: Principal Lecturer Jarmo Viinikanoja firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Further Information concerning the enrollment: avoinamk@jamk.fi
Acceptance to studies requires a Finnish personal identity code and strong identification.
Strong identification: Make a strong identification in the suomi.fi service or with HAKA credentials when You do the enrollment. Otherwise, you will need either a valid passport or an EU ID card with a chip (according to the ICAO 9303 E-MRTD standard). In this case, please contact https://help.jamk.fi/en/
Read more about enrollment and study fees: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk/jamk-open-university-of-applied-sc…
Exclusively for Route Studies 1 students there are Route Studies 2 next spring, enrollment will be from 21 October to 3 November 2026.