Study Guide

Descriptions

Climate change, environmental problems and increasing energy demand are the biggest challenges of our time. Driven by international and national decisions and regulations, energy systems are undergoing strong development in both the industrial and small scale. The degree programme in Energy Technology seeks to meet these challenges and development needs by producing skilled engineers for the energy industry.

The degree programme of Energy Technology qualifies the future energy engineers for the various tasks in the field of energy technology industry. It introduces students to the full suite of alternative energy sources, advanced conversions methods and best available techniques in efficient utilization of energy and prepares them for careers in different sectors of energy industry. After graduation the duties vary within the fields of designing, engineering, business and management such as project management, supply chain management and engineering, sales engineering and operation of power plants. The future job is most probably found in a company operating with global energy technology field.

The degree programme is divided into three main areas and orientations:
- Renewable energy and circular economy
- Energy production technology
- Energy automation

The full degree programme of Energy Technology consists of 240 ECTS credits and the full-time studies take about 4 years. According to the curriculun, the work load for one academic year is 60 ECTS. Studying in the degree programme consists of, among others, contact lessons in class, distance and independent learning, e-learning, project working and practical training. R&D activities are included in the studies. Studies of Energy Technology take place on Savonia's campus in Varkaus. Finishing and graduating from the programme qualifies to apply for master degree programmes.

Professional development

The qualification of a Bachelor of Energy Technology is at the European and Finnish level 6: (Kansallinen viitekehys). This programme qualifies to apply for master degree programmes after graduation.

The degree programme of Energy Technology qualifies the future energy engineers for the various tasks in the field of energy technology industry. It introduces students to the full suite of alternative energy sources, advanced conversions methods and best available techniques in efficient utilization of energy and prepares them for careers in different sectors of energy industry. After graduation the duties vary within the fields of designing, engineering, business and management such as project management, supply chain management and engineering, sales engineering and operation of power plants. The future job is most probably found in a company operating with global energy technology field. The curriculum has been planned so that the degree programme provides the student with the knowledge, skills and competence required in the working life and the studies ensure the development of the student’s professional expertise.

Each student starts planning his/her career path already during the first study year as he/she drafts an individual study plan. This way the student takes responsibility for the progress of his/her studies. Savonia’s teachers and other personnel guide and support the student in defining and achieving the personal goals in the study plan.

Implementation

Savonia provides education which is guided by OIS thinking (Open Innovative Space, OIS 2.0). The objective is to combine high-quality learning and teaching with the working life oriented research and development assignments. The student is an active doer and he or she studies in different teams where students come from various fields of studies and where representatives of local business also take part. Most of the assignments are developed in co-operation with working life.

Engineering studies follow closely the CDIO method (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate), which is based on project teaching. Close networking with local businesses, especially during project studies and practical training, guarantees that the curriculum is up-to-date and that the learning outcomes benefit both student's career development as well as the local businesses. In addition, the studies are based on the principles of accessibility and sustainable development.