The Bachelor’s Degree in Business Information Technology at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences offers you an extensive education in the field of game development. During the studies, you can choose to specialize in game programming, game art/graphics or producing games. Large part of the studies is implemented through various projects, which will give you a profound and practical understanding of the game industry. During the studies, you will create and publish your own games even commercially using the latest technology.
The degree emphasizes applying the learned theories into practice. Basic studies provide you with a strong foundation in project work, business, languages, and communication, as well as general skills in different areas of game development. Hands-on projects, practical training and thesis are a great way of learning, interacting, and building networks with the working life. On our campus, we have a unique community of game developers and offer our students state-of-the-art learning environments to use!
Graduates of this degree may find employment in various training, design and development tasks in game and software development. We have excellent connections with companies locally, in Finland and worldwide – our alumni are employed by top companies in the games industry, such as Critical Force, Supercell, Ubisoft, Housemarque and Remedy, to name a few. It is also possible to emphasize entrepreneurship skills in your studies and start your own business after graduation.
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Structure of Studies:
· Basic studies 50 ECTS
· Professional studies 100 ECTS
· Free-choice studies 15 ECTS
· Thesis 15 ECTS
· Practical training 30 ECTS
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University of applied sciences graduates can also apply to continue their studies in degrees delivered in Finnish or English at the university. There is usually no work experience requirement when applying for Master's in a university. In addition, universities and universities of applied sciences offer supplementary education as well as open university and university of applied sciences courses for deepening existing competence or acquiring new knowledge and skills.
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It is also possible to emphasize entrepreneurship skills in your studies and start your own business after graduation.
Possible job titles: Game Designer, Game Graphic, Game Artist, Programmer, Game Producer
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The laboratories of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences provide a good framework for studying. KAMK works in close cooperation with working life partners and companies in the field. In addition to partners here in Finland, we also cooperate with selected international partners.
As part of studies, joint game events and activities are organised, as well as participation in domestic and international game competitions (Assembly, Global Game Jam) and events (Nordic Game, GetOnline). The Northern Game Summit (NGS) is a largely student-driven event that brings top game industry names from around the world to Kajaani in autumn. Kajaani also hosts an active gaming network with IGDA nights.
All our facilities are located within a single campus area near the city center, within easy walking distance of each other. Student accommodation is available in neat, modern apartments in Kajaani and students can enjoy the outstanding natural surroundings for a wide range of leisure and sports activities. The advantage of a single campus area is that it promotes cooperation between students and departments.
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At KAMK, it is possible to accomplish language and culture studies supporting internationalization – or alternatively, integration into Finnish society. You can acquire practical language skills and new friends by for example participating in the student union activities. Study groups including international and Finnish students create a great opportunity for learning from each other. Internationalization is promoted also by inviting visiting lecturers from abroad.
Read more about KAMK’s international activities: https://kamk.fi/en/study-at-kamk/studying-at-kamk/internationality-for-students/
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During this English-taught degree, you will study in an international group and working in a multicultural environment is part of the learning process. Our wide network of international partners also gives you excellent opportunities to develop your international competencies in another countries via student exchange or practical training abroad.
One of the key principles in the game development degree is working in real-life game projects throughout the studies. During the studies, you will create and publish your own games even commercially using the latest technology.
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