Open Path for Master Level Studies, Open UAS

Of which courses does the master level degree consist?

More information about Master-level studies can be found on Master students webpage.

What is specialisation?

Specialisation is the body or major of Master's studies that determines the main content of your studies. At least 20 credits of specialisation studies are required to complete and the topic of your thesis (30 cr) must be related to your specialisation. It is recommended to think about the specialisation already in the early stage of your studies. Degree students choose their specialisations right at the beginning of the studies. Depending on the degree program there are three or seven different specialisation options.

What courses can I choose for my free-choice studies as a degree student?

You can complete your studies with free-choice studies that are suitable for you. You can choose free-choice studies from other specialisations, from campusonline or from other Open Universities. These studies must be at master-level and applicable to the degree programme which you are interested in applying for. Only studies at a Finnish University of Applied Sciences will be accepted in Open Path application.

You can complete the courses either in english or in finnish because the content of the course is the same. Student completing a degree in English can do a maximum of 20 ECTS of studies in finnish (at least 70 ECTS must be completed in English, including the thesis).

Can I start my thesis in Open University?

You can start planning and draft your thesis as an Open UAS student. Note that you do not have a Thesis advisor as Open UAS student. Instructions for Master's Thesis can be found on Thesis, Master's Degree -page. Thesis workshops and comprehensive library workshops are offered for all Master students (check also LibGuides where you can find a lot of information about information retrieval and references). 

Can I get acquainted with the content of the Master's degree in advance?

You can find the curricula for all Master’s programmes on our website. You can use the information available on the Master's Studies website to support your studies, even if you are not yet a degree student.  The instructions for the thesis and the completion of studies are the same for all Master's programmes.  You can find more information on Peppi's Master's Studies website.

You can also get acquainted with the frequently asked questions FAQ.

Can I do remote studies? 

If you wish to study remotely you can choose studies which are implemented virtually (VIRTUAL, NONSTOP). ONLINE implementations are also held online, but these require the student to attend meetings regularly (usually 7-8 meetings). In blended implementations there are both contact lessons in a campus in exact times and studying online.

Can I get career guidance?

Haaga-Helia's JobTeaser-service is also available to students of the Open University of Applied Sciences. At JobTeaser you can find self-assessment tools, webinars and other materials related to career planning and job search. You can also book a personal appointment with a career counselor. 

How can I apply in an open path application to become a degree student? 

Open path application is held twice a year in October and in March-April). You can find the exact dates from our website. The application form will be available at Studyinfo. For a Master's degree programme you are required to have at least 30 ECTS of applicable Master level Open UAS studies registered in the student register with a passing grade (minimum weighed GPA of 3,00) by the deadline set in the admission criteria. Only courses which have been completed in their entirety and which show on the official transcript of records can be considered. In addition, applicants for Master's degree programmes must meet the eligibility requirements regarding a relevant Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience as defined in the admission criteria of each Master's degree programme.

Credits will be checked from the applicants at the end of the semester so the required amount of credits does not have to be ready during the application period. For example in autumn open path application student's transcript of records will be checked during the first week of January before the study right begins.

Can I apply to all the Master's degree programmes in open path application?

It is also possible to apply for all Master's degree programmes in open path application with the exception of the Strategising in Organizations (STROME) -programme and Strategiatyö organisaatioissa (STROM) (In Finnish).