The Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology, Smart Devices and Solutions, in Kokkola is a full‑time, campus‑based programme designed for students who want strong practical skills and a clear path into modern IT careers. During the first two years, students build a solid foundation in programming, databases, networks, electronics, web technologies, mathematics, and software engineering. These studies give students the technical confidence needed to understand how digital systems are built and how they work together.
As the studies progress, students specialise in Smart Devices and Solutions (SDS), an area focused on intelligent connected systems that combine devices, sensors, cloud services, data, and AI‑driven technologies. The specialisation teaches how modern smart systems are designed, implemented, and integrated into real industrial and digital environments. Students explore topics such as IoT architectures, embedded systems, data analytics, sensor technologies, data visualisation, and applied artificial intelligence, and they learn to design and prototype smart systems that collect and process data for intelligent decision‑making.
Throughout the programme, students also develop a strong understanding of digital and embedded technologies, including digital logic, microcontroller‑level thinking, sensor‑based systems, and edge computing. These skills form the technical backbone of today’s IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Learning happens through hands‑on projects, laboratory work, and teamwork connected to real development challenges. The Capstone Project Hub brings students together in multidisciplinary teams to solve authentic client problems using agile methods and modern industry tools. This practical approach helps students grow into confident professionals who can work effectively in real‑world environments.
Graduates are well prepared for careers such as IoT Engineer, Embedded Systems Developer, Smart Systems Engineer, AI and Data Solutions Developer, Cloud and Platform Specialist, Software Developer, or Automation and Industry 4.0 Specialist. Studying on campus supports collaboration, hands‑on experimentation, and close interaction with project teams, laboratories, and industry partners, creating a learning environment that feels active, social, and connected to working life.
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Learning takes place through practical projects, laboratory work and collaboration assignments connected to real-world development challenges. The Capstone Project Hub brings students together in multidisciplinary teams to solve authentic client-driven problems using agile software development methods and modern industry tools.
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Tuition fees are charged from Bachelor’s or Master’s level students studying in languages other than Finnish or Swedish. Tuition fees will be charged from citizens of a country outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
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Centria is one of the most international universities of applied sciences in Finland. Our students represent about 40 different countries from around the world, and you can feel the international atmosphere on our campuses.
We have around 130 partner universities, and if you are interested, you can study for a semester or a full academic year in one of the partner universities. Shorter exchanges are possible as well. Some of our students also do their work placement period abroad or in some international company.
Some of the courses are offered together with other IT student groups. It means that you have a great opportunity to practice your language and communications skills and get to know people from all over the world.
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Some typical planning and development projects are, e.g. planning and conducting a quality assurance manual, marketing plan, business plan, orientation plan, directive, process or production line. The thesis project is a chance to show the skills that you have acquired during your studies. To become an expert, the student needs opportunities to solve authentic problems of the profession.
Conducting the thesis requires systematic, planned and justifiable work to reach the set aims. The thesis work is a process that compiles orientation, planning and implementation of the topic, reporting and assessment. All these make an integrated entity. The thesis is like a business card for the student and can be utilized in publication archives and workplaces when the student proceeds into a professional career.
In the online library Theseus www.theseus.fi all the previously completed bachelor’s theses are available for everyone.
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After you have completed your bachelor’s degree and you have gained at least two years of work experience, you can apply to our master’s degree programme in Information Technology. You can also continue your studies at another university in Finland or abroad.
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