FINNISH EDUCATION SOLUTIONSFROM THE TOP OF THE WORLD

#1IN EUROPE IN QUALITY OF LIFEEurostat

#2SECOND-LEAST CORRUPT COUNTRYCorruption Perceptions Index

FINLAND*

THE LAND OF A THOUSAND LAKES AND MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS* 5.5 MILLION PEOPLE

180,000 LAKES AND ISLANDS

70% OF LAND COVERED IN FOREST

4 DISTINCT SEASONS

FINLAND

BUILT ON EDUCATIONFinland is not only known for its spectacular nature but also its production and export of high technology. Game industry and design are other areas where Finnish brands are among the best in the world.

LOCATED AT THE GATEWAY between east and west, Finland has a long tradition of doing business across cultures.

The Finnish society is transparent and reliable. Finns value action over words and look for the practical solution. The strong ICT sector produces innovations that are highly valued globally.

Innovations, design and sustainability are ingrained in the nation’s foundation. Equal and accessible education combined with a creative mindset have led to a high quality of life and a vibrant start-up scene.

The Finnish education system is well-respected around the world and placed high in global rankings. The joy of learning and the pupil’s active role are in the core of the basic education curriculum.

#2INNOVATOR IN CLEANTECHGlobal Cleantech Innovation Index

#6IN INNOVATION CAPABILITIES AND RESULTSGlobal Innovation Index

THE BOX is a cross-disciplinary project developing sensory-stimulating technologies for service design,

marketing and product development. Its aim is to help the hospitality and tourism industries improve service

experiences and increase customer value. Starting from a small-scale service laboratory setting, the project will evolve into a hotel room where customers can modify

the atmospherics, and finally to tourist attractions.

www.thebox.fi/en

INCREASING CUSTOMER VALUE

HAAGA-HELIA*

OPENS DOORS TO FUTURE CAREERSHaaga-Helia is the best known University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Finland.

OUR SERVICES EMPOWER CHANGE. In people, for organizations – and ultimately for whole nations. Our services are top quality and comprehensive.

We operate according to the highest Finnish educational standards. We are fully licensed and our programmes are accredited by Finland’s Ministry of Education.

Our lecturers are experts in their fields with extensive theoretical background and work experience in a wide variety of industries.

WHY HAAGA- HELIA? TESTED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

HIGH EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS

PIONEER IN EXPORTING FINNISH EDUCATION

TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR NEEDS

HIGHLY BUSINESS ORIENTED

WE SERVE AND RENEW BUSINESS LIFE

WE PREPARE PROFESSIONALS WITH A FUTURE MINDSET

SALES, SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT THE CORE

EFFICIENT PROCESSES THROUGH INNOVATION IN NETWORKS

94%OF HAAGA-HELIA STUDENTS HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED WITHIN A YEAR OF THEIR GRADUATION

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONBachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Finnish and in English in the following areas:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS INCLUDING SALES AND SERVICE

BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

MANAGEMENT INCLUDING EXPERIENCE AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT EDUCATION SPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT JOURNALISM VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION

* 630 FACULTY AND SPECIALISTS

11,000 STUDENTS

5 CAMPUSES

1,000 INTERNATIONAL DEGREE STUDENTS

350 EXCHANGE STUDENTS

200 PARTNER UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD

CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH MORE THAN 40 INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES

WHERE THE

LEARNING TAKES PLACEModern facilities and state of the art technology provide a perfect setting for an efficient yet informal study atmosphere.

LEARNING TAKES PLACE in the head and the heart. The student’s location is no longer important in modern learning environments that combine the physical and digital spheres. What makes the difference is the interaction between the student and the teacher.

Haaga-Helia’s main campuses are located in Helsinki, the vibrant capital of Finland. Other innovative spaces for learning are in Porvoo and Vierumäki.

MODULARITY ADAPTABILITY MOBILITY

#1FINLAND IS THE BEST COUNTRY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS IN EUROPEStudent Satisfaction Awards

HAAGA-HELIA IS THE BEST SCHOOL IN FINLANDExchange students research

A learning concept based on the culture of experimentation moves the hospitality industry forward with courage, passion and world-class methods. PLACE TO BE HAAGA brings together companies, students, teachers and the best ideas of the field from around the world.

#10HELSINKI IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITIESThe Economist Intelligence Unit

#2HELSINKI – THE SECOND SAFEST CITY IN THE WORLDMercer 2016

ROOTED IN

BUSINESS Haaga-Helia is a highly business oriented university in Finland.

WE WORK CLOSELY with businesses and the working life to build dynamic models for mutually beneficial cooperation.

This dialogue also ensures that our educational programmes are best geared to create global professionals that serve the needs of future societies.

Cooperation ranges from recruitment and internships to research projects or thesis work.

75BUSINESS PARTNERS

91%OF PARTNER COMPANIES SAY THEY WILL CONTINUE CO-OPERATION WITH HAAGA-HELIA

TALENT, TOOLS AND RESULTS

STUDENTS, STAFF AND BUSINESS PARTNERS WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER IN R&D&I ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY PARTNERS BRING LOCAL KNOWLEDGE TO OUR R&D&I PROJECTS

TAILOR-MADE PROGRAMMES FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

STARTUP SCHOOL is Haaga-Helia’s ongoing program for supporting the most dynamic

students – those who are thinking of founding their own business. Currently there are some

25 new businesses founded annually.

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Exchange of Ideas, Students,

Teachers and Researchers

CO-OPERATION

WITH COMPANIES

Haaga-Helia students took part in Slush, the most important start-up event in the world. Volunteering in various teams, the students learned about international customer service, team-work and leadership and got to network. All together 200 students from various study fields worked at the event in 2015.

– I loved the atmosphere and being part of something big. Everything was organized so smoothly even though so many people were involved into building the whole event this year.

MR. SANTERI LIUKKONENStudent, Haaga-Helia UAS

SLUSHVARIOUS STUDY PROGRAMMESOngoing

Haaga-Helia has developed the new Aviation Business Management Degree Programme, to begin in January 2017, in cooperation with Finnair. The programme provides the capabilities to work in sales, customer service and other expert positions in the aviation service chain – and also as an entrepreneur. Haaga-Helia has had the honour of enhancing the sales and customer service skills of the cabin crew of Finnair’s new Airbus 350 planes for Asian routes.

– In addition to capable training, partner cooperation gives us opportunities to participate in various projects. For example, we will gain more international visibility in Thematic University-Business Forum 2016, where we will have an expert presence.

MS. TERHI SAARIAHOFinnair Plc, HR / Recruitment Services / Career Gate

FINNAIRAVIATION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT2017

Haaga-Helia joined forces with McDonald’s to customise a training programme for the managers of the restaurant chain. The first group of students completed their studies in 2015 after an intensive period of studies for 1,5 years alongside work.

– As an employee, I want to support the professional competence and development of this group of personnel who are so important to our business.

MS. MAARIT LATVALADirector of HR and Training, McDonald’s

MCDONALDSHOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT2013–2015

EF, the world leader in international education, is one of Haaga-Helia’s business partners. Typical examples of this versatile cooperation have involved students’ course assignments, theses and internships. EF offers Haaga-Helia eMBA applicants and students a virtual English test that will help them to realise possible language gaps.

– As an Haaga-Helia alumni, I am especially pleased with our partnership. EF has 40,000 employees in more than 60 countries, so the possibilities are endless.

MS. LAURA HÄKKINENCountry Manager, EF Corporate Solutions

EFINTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Ongoing

GLOBAL

EDUCATION SERVICESAs a forerunner in exporting Finnish education, we provide solutions that are tailored for each client.

INNOVATION IN NETWORKS ensures we can offer the best solutions cost-efficiently. Cooperation also enables genuine multidisciplinary approach.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of international training services. We provide tailor-made academic education, as well as consulting in education management.

OUR SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES

TAILORED BUSINESS TRAININGS

CONSULTANCY SERVICES

JOINT PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION

eMBA

VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION

PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENT

CURRICULUM DEVEPLOPMENT ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND COACHING

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION SOLUTIONS

#1IN THE EU IN QUALITY OF EXPORT PRODUCTSEuropean Commission

#1MOST STABLE COUNTRY IN THE WORLDFund For Peace

FINLAND SCORES ALL TIME HIGH ON OECDPISA results 2009

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REFERENCES

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Sweden 2010 Teacher training

USA, San Francisco 2010, 2011 MBA International Business and Service Excellence

Korea 2011 Teacher training – short course

Saudi Arabia 2010–2012 Management training Teacher training

China 2012 Executive development workshops, Service focus

Malaysia 2012 Business development (Finnpartnership project)

Vietnam 2012, 2013 Business development (Finnpartnership project) Innovation Partnership project, Tourism curriculum development

Saudi Arabia 2013 E-learning-focused teacher trainings

Japan 2013–ongoing Cultural Immersion programme

China 2013 Management training

Russia 2013 Management and teacher training

Norway and France 2012–ongoing Joint Master Programme in Culinary leadership and Innovation

Saudi Arabia 2014 E-learning course

Colombia 2014–2015 Teacher Training

China, Shanghai 2014–ongoing Teacher Training

Estonia 2015–ongoing Hospitality Short Courses Hospitality Insider’s Club

Russia 2015 eMBA course

USA

MEXICO

BRASIL

COLOMBIA

TUNISIA

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VIETNAM

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China 2015 Chinese university leaders, Management Training organised by Tampere University

China 2015–ongoing Sports Management programme together with Sport Business School and Guangzhou Polytechnic of Sports

Saudi Arabia 2015 E-learning course

Oman 2015 Introduction to Teacher Training -course

Malta 2016–ongoing

Internationl Culinary Management Modules

Colombia 2016–2017

Vocational education reform validation

South Africa 2016–ongoing

Vocational Teacher Training

Malaysia 2016–ongoing

Bachelor in Hospitality Management (F&B)

Mexico 2016–ongoing

Bachelor degree in International Management

VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION

IT ALL STARTS WITH THE TEACHEROne key success factor for the Finnish education are the teachers. Finnish teachers are highly respected and extensively trained.

HAAGA-HELIA OFFERS TAILOR-MADE vocational teacher training packages and facilitate the adoption and development of new operating practices.

Vocational teacher education is meant for both practicing teachers and other applicants who intend to work as qualified teachers.

Haaga-Helia also offers consultation in the formulation of curricula, the utilization of new teaching methods as well as the development of quality systems.

– We are honored to have been involved in many successful cases where Finnish vocational teacher training has been an enabler for change. Our solutions are always modified together with our partners for the local conditions and challenges. This requires ability and willingness to truly listen to the needs and challenges in each country.

MR. JOUNI AHONENCommercial Director, Vice President

The China-Finland Center of Excellence in Vocational Education in Shanghai promotes and develops vocational education in China. Initiated in 2013 the collaboration involves education experts and officials from both Finland and China. Center is supported by state-level cooperation between the two countries.

A pilot training programme in vocational teacher training was successfully completed in the fall of 2015. In the opening ceremony the first 57 Chinese vocational teachers were awarded with certificates of achievement.

BENEFITS & TAKE-AWAYS: The goal is to increase the quality and

attractiveness of vocational education in Shanghai and in China.

Close ties to business life: Finnish multinational companies operating in China KONE and Valmet are the center’s industry partners.

Organizers of the education engage actively with businesses in their area.

Offers students the possibility to continue their studies in higher education.

SHANGHAI, CHINA VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION2013–2015

Haaga-Helia School of Vocational Teacher Education and Colombia’s state owned vocational education provider SENA combined forces to deliver vocational teacher education in Bogota, Colombia in 2014–2016.

The goal of the training was to develop the Colombian vocational training. The programme was consistent with the objectives and content of Finnish teacher education.

The 60-credit programme included six week-long contact periods in Bogota, supported by intensive e-learning and guidance. A group of 15 motivated vocational teachers took part in this pioneering project and received their certificates in 2016.

The studies comprise six modules, which include e.g. learning assignments related to learning, competence assessment and instruction as well as practical teaching training.

BENEFITS & TAKE-AWAYS: The Finnish student-centered learning methods.

Collaboration between education institutions and employers.

Organizers of the education engage actively with businesses in their area.

The Finnish model of vocational education offers students the possibility to continue their studies in higher education.

COLOMBIAVOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION2014–2016

PROFESSIONALS WITH A TRULY

INTERNATIONAL MINDSETHaaga-Helia UAS provides students with the skills and the mindset to succeed in the globalized world.

OUR STUDY PROGRAMMES offer a springboard to a career in the global business world. The graduates have broad-based knowledge, skills and competencies they can apply in various situations and industries. Cooperation with international companies is an integral part of the studies. This project-based approach requires self-motivation and fosters independent working skills and critical thinking.

Guangzhou Polytechnic of Sports signed a contract with Sport Business School (part of Haaga-Helia) to offer a higher education degree programme in Sport Management and Marketing. Altogether 75 students will take part in the three-year progamme. The first two years of the studies will be taken in China and the third year in Finland. Since most of the study material is produced during the course, only the latest information is applied.

GUANGZHOU, CHINASPORTS AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT2015–2020

In January 2016, eighteen teachers from the Institute of Tourism Studies started a modular studies in Culinary Management. The programme is for professionals wishing to complement their education and acquire new knowledge, but it also recognizes their prior experiences. The programme trains the students in different Culinary and Hospitality Management competences through modules designed to be taught during intensive weeks, mixed with the student’s own personal distance work.

MALTAHOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT2016

Haaga-Helia and Mondragon-Uco have joined forces to offer an International Business programme in Queretaro, Mexico. International immersion programmes in Finland, Brazil and China constitute part of the studies for the four-year Bachelor programme.

MEXICOINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS2016–

200NUMBER OF NIGHTS NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE VISIBLE IN LAPLAND IN A TYPICAL YEAR.

500,000NUMBER OF SUMMER COTTAGES IN FINLAND.

2,000,000NUMBER OF SAUNAS IN FINLAND.

Global Education Services Haaga-Helia UAS Ratapihantie 13 FIN-00520 Helsinki FINLAND

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DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION SERVICES.

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