recommendation for practical, employable 2-year degrees?

[Rosamunda]

Are you looking for a two-year masters degree course in Finland?

Or just ideas for something to study in the USA before you come here?

AFAIK there are no two-year masters degree courses in Finland, at least not any that could follow on from a Bachelors from the USA. And most masters degree courses are academic rather than vocational.

Off the top of my head I can't think of any masters degree which would guarantee you a job in Finland. Chinese maybe? As long as you speak Finnish as well.

[irnbru]

I reckon the best chance of a 2 year masters leading to a job would be something like this:

http://www.metropolia.fi/en/degree-prog ... n-english/

Where the student focused heavily on any Java courses available.

[QUINCY]

I am in the same situation like you, having a bachelors degree from my country but my finnish language skills is limiting my chances of securing a job in Finland, i am now taking a plan B by changing my profession and doing something vocational or practical, i decided taking a 2 years course in practical nursng. I think those areas can land you a career which is in demand here in Finland and overseas, you can also think about doing something in social services.

[Rosamunda]

It's really difficult to predict what the employment market will be like in the future. I think nursing is a good choice (shortage of male nurses in FInland, plus it is a qualification that can take you anywhere in the world). Also plumbing (big shortage of plumbers and also electricians).... environmental engineering etc