Double Degree Studies in Tourism and Service Business

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Double Degree Studies in Tourism and
Service Business
Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Youth Work

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Facts of Tourism and Service
Business Studies in Xamk
Special focus:
• experience-based and responsible tourism services
• sustainable restaurant and catering services
400 students:
– 80 % Bachelor students
– 20 % Master students

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Bachelor level education,
210 ECTS, 3.5 years
Professional studies taught in English, 60
ECTS/year
Double Degree students (Moscow and St.
Petersburg)
Exchange students: appr. 10 countries (e.g.
Germany, Spain, Italy, Holland, Ireland, Thailand,
France, Hungary)

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Double Degree in Tourism and Service
Business
Based on agreements between universities
Programme since 2010
Possibility to continue for Master studies in European universities
Double Degree group of 2014-2015

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Why Double Degree?
The degree gives you competence to work in product and service
design, marketing and management positions as well as in applied
research in service business enterprises
Benefits you at the international labour market
Increases your chances of moving on to post-graduate studies abroad

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To Whom?
For students interested in
• meeting new people, learning about cultures
and personal development
• pursuing an international career
For students who are
• curious about the future
• cooperative
• good at the English language
• customer-oriented, inspired, ambitious and
forward-looking
In short - for You!

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What?
One academic year, 60 ECTS
– Course work, compulsory professional studies (40 ECTS)
– Practical Training (5 ECTS)
– Bachelor’s Thesis, commissioned by working life (15 ECTS)

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Courses and timing
Autumn 2022
Digital skills in hospitality service production 5 cr
Responsible hospitality business development 5 cr
Basics of research and development (compulsory) 5 cr
Practical training (compulsory) 5 cr
Optional studies
Tourism risk management (online) 5 cr
Finnish 1 5 cr
Customer service design and quality of service (online) 3 cr
Customer service process planning (online) 2 cr
Spring 2023
Professional English 5 cr
Customized services in hospitality business 5 cr
Future service processes 5 cr
Bachelor’s thesis (compulsory) 15 cr

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How?
Requirements
At least 120 ECTS (two years’ studies)
completed at the home institution
including at least 30 ECTS of
compulsory professional studies
Practical training
5 ECTS completed during the study
period in Xamk, 25 ECTS can be
completed before or after the Double
Degree period
Personal study plan for each student at the
beginning of the studies

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How to Study?
By doing
By reading
By reflecting
By discussing
By participating in the lectures
In projects
In workshops
Online
In co-operation with enterprises
Learning platforms: Learn, Teams, Adobe connect (AC)

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Practical Matters
Applying
Housing
Life in Finland
Contact persons

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Application Period 1 April – 15 May
Application steps
Language test organized by Xamk in April. Students who
pass the test are qualified to apply.
Home university’s international office nominates the
applicants to Xamk in SoleMOVE by 15.4.
Applicants gather the required documentation for the
application: transcript of records, copy of passport,
motivation letter, CV
Applicants fill in and submit the online application in
SoleMOVE by 15.5
Applicants confirm their study place after being accepted
to the Double Degree programme

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Tuition Fee
Tuition fee for students outside the EU/EEA
countries is EUR 3 000 per academic year
Xamk Scholarship Programme:
– 50 % reimbursement for students
completing 55 ECTS during two
consequent semesters
– extra scholarship available for students
completing studies in Finnish language
and culture

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Living in Mikkeli
Accommodation is arranged by the local student
housing company MOAS, https://www.moas.fi/en (single
or shared housing)
Accommodation should be applied two months prior to
the arrival at the latest
Most student apartments are located about two km from
the campus
Required funds: 560 € / month for living expenses
including accommodation, food and other daily
expenses
The average student price for a meal in campus
resturants is 2-5 €

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Finland, Mikkeli, and Xamk
What’s the weather like? What clothes should I bring?
What about the language, currency and religion of Finland?
How are Finns like? What are the eating and drinking habits?
What to expect out of the academic year in Mikkeli?
Check the answers from the Xamk’s website:
https://www.xamk.fi/en/finland
Virtual tour on Mikkeli campus:
https://360.xamk.fi/eng/mikkelin-kampus/d-rakennus
Video presentation of the Double Degree programme:
Double degree programme in Tourism and service business - YouTube

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Contact Persons
Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Youth Work
• Head of Department, Ms. Tuija Pesonen [email protected]
• Degree Programme Coordinator, Ms. Anu Rantanen [email protected]
• Lecturer, Double Degree Mentor, Ms. Marjut Kasper [email protected]
• Lecturer, Ms. Natalia Kushcheva [email protected]
International Services
• Ms. Kaisa Åkerman [email protected] (Double Degree agreements, contact person
in administrative matters)
• Ms. Ulla Vuorinen [email protected] (orientation, other practicalities)

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Additional Information
More information about the nomination, application, language
requirements, tuition fee etc.
https://www.xamk.fi/en/education/exchange/

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Kiitos – Thank You!