Kauno Kolegija/ University of Applied Sciences

Kauno Kolegija/UAS provides professional higher education. Study programmes are created and implemented on the basis of the analysis of professional functions and in strong relationship with employers/social partners . 92 % of the business area study programmes are based on a module principle that allows ensuring the internationality of studies, flexible learning environment, enhancing the role of the student in the study process. The programmes are orientated towards problem teaching, formation of the systemic approach for the student, socially responsible and ethical business.

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One of the strategic aims of the institution- orient applied research and innovation to the European level. The research is demand-driven and contributes to the innovation of the professional practice. Applied research is conducted under request id SMEs and local governments. The results of the applied research conducted by teachers are disseminated through scientific articles, projects. Students’research results are presented in their presentations and articles of the student conferences, project presentations and reports, course papers, final thesis.

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Tourism and Hotel management; E-bussiness; Food bussiness

Aim: to prepare the specialists able to manage the sales processes, react towards the changing conditions in the market, analyse business environments, identify the consumer and market needs, and provide the reasoned decisions for increasing the effectiveness of these fields. The study programme is based on the modular principle. The study process is oriented towards the development of such competences as complex problem solving, creativity, emotional intellect, critical thinking, decision making, negotiating ability, coordination of actions.

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full time, part time

1. Haaga-Helia UAS, Finland; 2.College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Republic; 3. Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education, Denmark; 4.Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey; 5.Anadolu University, Turkey.

This program is designed to prepare highly trained accountants who are able to organize, manage and control accounting as well as analyze financial and economic performance of an entity. The unique feature of the program is the focus on practical training. Students can study and practice abroad using various funding opportunities and bilateral agreements, participate in international training intensive programs (IP). The graduates can work as an accountant in accounting services of firms, institutions and organizations, establish accounting services company.

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full time, part time

1. Escola Superior de Technologias Fafe, Portugal; 2.Baltijas tarptautiska akademija (Baltic International Academy), Latvia; 3.College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Rebublic.

Aim: to apply fundamental theories of economics and business management while making managerial decisions; to analyse and evaluate the evolving business environment; to organise activities efficiently using modern scientific achievements and following norms of ethics. The distinctive features of the curriculum are its specializations, well organized practical training and modular framework. The curriculum is orientated towards problem based learning and application of integrated practical works which lead to formation of the systemic approach in students.

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full time, part time

1.Nürtingen-Geislingen University, Germany; 2.La Rochelle Business School, France; 3.Haaga-Helia UAS, Finland; 4. Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey; 5. College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Republic.

The aim of the study programme is to educate the manager who is able to organise and administer the performance of offices and enterprises; has analytical and organisational skills to solve problems and make decisions; is able to perform the functions of administration (management), manage the employees, organise the activities of employees and divisions of the organisation, and follow the provisions of socially responsible and ethical business, act independently and creatively in changing business conditions. Study programme is based on the modular principle.

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full time, part time

1.Haaga-Helia UAS, Finland; 2.Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey; 3.College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Republic.

The distinguishing feature of the Sport study programme is its modular framework, integrated modules as well as integrated practical and individual assignments. The programme is oriented towards targeted sport industry management activity. The teachers have experience in the field of sports. The professional activities of a future specialist are guided in accordance by the principles of the Olympic Charter. The programme graduate will manage sport industry processes and its resources and apply innovations of science as well as the principles of business ethics and social responsibility.

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full time, part time

1.Aspira –university collegue of management and Design, Croatia; 2.College of Polytechnics Jihlava Czech Republic; 3.Haaga Helia, Finland.

Practice focused academic programme furnishing students with knowledge of economic, social and applied sciences as well as the business skills needed for Tourism and Hospitality industry. The teachers have experience in tourism business, participation in international projects, expert and consulting activities; innovative study methods as well as the main software packages used in business (Fidelio, Amadeus) are applied during the study process; wide possibilities for studying and practical training abroad; instruction languages - Lithuanian and English.

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full time, part time

1.College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Rebublic; 2.Hainan College of Software Technology, China; 3.University of Nicosia, Cyprus; 4.Haaga-Helia UAS, Finland; 5.Saimaa University of Applied Sciences, Finland.

The Finance program is aimed to prepare a highly trained financier who is able to manage financial processes, to analyze economic, statistical and financial performance indicators as well as to assess the company's financial situation applying analytical and organizational skills gained during studies. The unique feature of the program is the possibilities provided to develop practical skills. Students can study and practice abroad, participate in intensive programs (IP). The graduate can work as a financier, accountant, and financial manager in any type of private and public organisations.

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full time, part time

1.Escola Superior de Technologias Fafe, Portugal; 2.Baltijas tarptautiska akademija (Baltic International Academy), Latvia; 3.College of Polytechnics Jihlava, Czech Rebublic.

The programme reflects the market needs; is based on a module principle that allows ensuring the internationality of studies, flexible learning environment, enhancing the role of the student in the study process, encouraging his independence, activity, responsibility for the study results, integrating the practical and self-study assignments; performing one semester internship in business companies. The programme is orientated towards problem teaching. Students will have a possibility to study or perform practice abroad for one semester. The first foreign language in this programme is English.

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full time

1.Riga Business College, Latvia; 2.Haute ecole de la Province de Liege, Belgium; 3.Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Rebublic; 4.Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Greece; 5.University of Almeria, Spain.

Aim: to prepare the specialist able: to conduct the processes of cargo and passenger carriage, effective activity of logistics chain and the information streams of logistics process management; to apply the legal acts regulating the logistics activity; to organize the activity of logistics companies/departments; to work independently and creatively under the changing conditions in business. Study programme is based on a module principle, integrating practical and self-study assignments, anticipating one semester internship in logistics companies.

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full time, part time

1.Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education, Denmark; 2.Estonian Entrepreneurship University of Applied Sciences, Estonia; 3.Bialystok University of Technology, Poland; 4.Vocational College of Traffic and Transport, Slovenia.

Objective(s) of a study programme: to prepare qualified managers, who are knowledgeable in essential aspects of wellness and SPA services as well as factors determining and assuring their quality, able to identify client and market needs for wellness and SPA services as well as to plan and organise activities of their providers, develop and sell products complying with the concept of wellness as a lifestyle, and professionally and responsibly communicate in multicultural business environment.

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Aim: is to train critically thinking and creative managers, who are capable of working in different areas of cultural and leisure services; have the ability of investigating cultural and leisure environment, planning, organising and implementing socially responsible cultural and leisure activities. Study programme is based on the modular principle that allows to enhance the student’s role in the study process, integrate practical and self-study assignments, form the systemic approach for the student. The programme reflects the market needs; is orientated towards problem-based learning.

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Students of Computer Science field develop professional knowledge and improve professional abilities through: Interactive theory lectures, demonstration of method application, discussion, seminar, group-work, brainstorming, and case analysis; Practice in computer classrooms, laboratories and virtual laboratories; Practical works and solving of practical tasks, analysis of drawings, reports preparation, test tasks; Self-study project preparation under the teacher’s consultation, self-study, work report, demonstration and defence. Self-study of scientific literature.

Students apply the research methods: analysis of information sources, computer tests, visualization and simulation; analysis of the functional and technical organization of ICT system requirements and interpretation of data and formulation of conclusions; analysis of the needs of ICT system and installation conditions and development of technical requirements specification; analysis and evaluation of the structure, processes and technical requirements for cyber-physical system; analysis and evaluation of the requirements for cybersecurity; requirements specification design.

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Graduates acquire professional competencies to design, install and administer institutional information and communication technology (ICT) systems, to maintain hardware and software of the systems, to administer services and serve the users in order to ensure the quality of the services, to plan, coordinate, and implement information security measures, to supervise a group of persons during the implementation of the activities related to design, installation and operation of ICT.

yes

full time, part time

Students of Computer Science field develop professional knowledge and improve professional abilities through: Interactive theory lectures, demonstration of method application, discussion, seminar, group-work, brainstorming, and case analysis; Practice in computer classrooms, laboratories and virtual laboratories; Practical works and solving of practical tasks, analysis of drawings, reports preparation, test tasks; Self-study project preparation under the teacher’s consultation, self-study, work report, demonstration and defence. Self-study of scientific literature.

Students apply the research methods: analysis of information sources, computer tests, visualization and simulation; analysis of the functional and technical organization of ICT system requirements and interpretation of data and formulation of conclusions; analysis of the needs of ICT system and installation conditions and development of technical requirements specification; analysis and evaluation of the structure, processes and technical requirements for cyber-physical system; analysis and evaluation of the requirements for cybersecurity; requirements specification design.

Cyber-physical Systems and IoT Administration

Graduates acquire professional competencies to design, install and administer institutional information and communication technology (ICT) systems, to maintain hardware and software of the systems, to administer services and serve the users in order to ensure the quality of the services, to plan, coordinate, and implement information security measures, to supervise a group of persons during the implementation of the activities related to design, installation and operation of ICT. Two specializations: „Administration of Cyber-physical Systems and IoT“; Cyber Security“.

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full time, part time

Students of Electrical Engineering field develop professional knowledge and improve professional abilities through: Interactive theory lectures - explanation during lectures along with analysis of practical examples, demonstration, discussion, seminar, group-work, brainstorming, and case analysis; Practice and practical works in computer classrooms, laboratories and virtual laboratories, interactive solving of tasks, reports preparation, test tasks; Project preparation under the teacher’s consultation, demonstration and defence, report; Self-study of scientific literature.

Students apply the research methods: Computer visualization and simulation; Analysis of information sources and functional and technical requirements for control system (CS); Assessment of CS usability, hardware efficiency and needs for upgrading; Self-dependent selection of appropriate elements for CS by means of substantiating calculations, their combination; Analysis of the mobile and Wi-Fi communication systems functional requirements; Analysis of an architecture, technical and functional requirements for robotics systems; Development of the technical specifications.

Electrical and electronic engineering

Graduates acquire professional competencies to design, install and operate automatic control and monitoring systems, to create programs for process control, to launch and tune automatic systems, to identify and eliminate faults of components in automatic control systems, and to assess engineering solutions with respect to safety aspects; to supervise a group of persons during implementation of control system projects, know the principles, methods, and techniques of design and analysis of automatic control systems.

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full time