how is TAMK University of Applied Sciences ?

nokia.s60.symbian · Post by **nokia.s60.symbian** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:18 pm

Hi All.

Please help me on this topic I come across this TAMK University of Applied Sciences executive MBA.I want to know about the value of this course in Finland as well outside of Finland.

http://www.tamk.fi/en/WWWSTUDIES/mba.html

Thanks all.

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Beowulf_Agate · Post by **Beowulf_Agate** » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:12 pm

MBA is bit tricky in Finland. Unfortunately I feel that MBA from UAS is not valued that high. If the tuition fee is 8.800 euros in TAMK, and if one goes for e.g. Helsinki School of Economics or Helsinki University of Technology and pays more than 30.000 euros for tuition. HSE's fee for eMBA is (amazingly high, actually more than "full" MBA...):

"The tuition fee for the HSE Executive MBA Program 2009-2010 is 32 300 EUR + VAT 22 %, and the fee for books is 1 500 EUR + VAT 8%".

I'm relatively sure that paper from HSE or HUT is more valued than TAMK's one - HSE and HUT are considered as "real" universities, not UAS. On the other hand, diploma is the same and you may want to assess is it valued enough, price seems to be only 1/3 or 1/4 compared to top ones. What you probably lack with TAMK is good connections and networking, based on my knowledge biggest pay-back comes when you get to know right people also attending the courses...

My 2 cents worth.

Pursuivant · Post by **Pursuivant** » Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:35 pm

the MBA degrees are marmalade on the bread on top of that for people who have money...

Seraba · Post by **Seraba** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 6:01 pm

Hey there from Italy!

I'm afraid I can't help you much because I only know about Bachelor degrees at TAMK.

I had the chance to visit the school this summer, while I was in Tampere as au-pair and I had a positive impression of it.

The buildings are really nice and full of students.

I'm an Italian student and I would like to move to Finland for further studies.
I'm totally in love with Tampere, however, many people have told me that Helsinki-area would be better for a foreign student.

I would recommend you to have a look at METROPOLIA web site.
They should offer MBA as well.

Oh, another important aspect to consider is to find out if teachers are native English speakers. In my opition that counts a lot.
I got some rumors about TAMK that most of the teachers are Finnish, while in METROPOLIA the majority is English,American...

Good luck!!!

jas_rho · Post by **jas_rho** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:41 am

I attended TAMK and got my BBA from there. It was almost 5 years ago since I graduated and it was an ok school then and was on its way to getting better. I know its a lot better now than it was when I was going there. As for the MBA program, I think it has the same track record, it keeps getting better year after year. I have heard good things about it but usually the ones attending those are from companies that are paying the tuition for them.

bondcaro · Post by **bondcaro** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:42 pm

Speaking of which if you know any company interested in a French girly that is doing quite alright for herself in Finland already but just would like to get back on the business horse and get sponsored for an MBA at TAMK, please let them know because that girl is me (I know I know I'm totally dreaming but it does not cost anything to try

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nokia.s60.symbian · Post by **nokia.s60.symbian** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:24 am

Thanks all for info!!

Especially for METROPOLIA link.

Thanks !!!

nokia.s60.symbian · Post by **nokia.s60.symbian** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:40 am

Any link where i can find more collages in Tampere or nearby (approx 50Kms).I am based in Tampere.

sammy · Post by **sammy** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:19 am

nokia.s60.symbian wrote:Any link where i can find more collages in Tampere or nearby (approx 50Kms).I am based in Tampere.

http://www.uta.fi/sitr/index.php

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