Open University Route
Full Stack Software Development, 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 through the Open UAS route application, 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
User-Centred Design 5 cr
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
https://opetussuunnitelmat.peppi.jamk.fi/4852/en/0/5326/1424
The studies start Friday 28.8.2026 12.30-18.30 and Saturday 29.8.2026.
You will get more detailed information on the schedule for each course and the organization of your contact periods during your studies.
During the first day, we will introduce ourselves, the objectives and structure of the programme, our facilities and information systems.
You can see the current study schedules by searching with the group ID ZJAYTS26S1 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 Jouni Huotari firstname.lastname@jamk.fi
Further Information concerning the enrollment: avoinamk@jamk.fi
Acceptance to studies requires a Finnish personal identity number 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 help.jamk.fi
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.