How to Organise National
Cooperation among
International Degree
Programmes
IDP Seminar, Helsinki, January 31, 2007
Marko Korkeakoski, Programme Coordinator, RAMK
Ulla Weijo, Dean, LAMK
Common platform for IDP’s
• Currently we have different networks but none of
them are directly addressing the needs of
International Degree Programmes
• Many times IDP’s are also run by terms of Finnish
programmes in individual UAS
• There is a clear need to establish network that
would be the voice and the actor on IDP’s behalf
• Right people – light structure – democratic
process
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Benefits
• We have to think globally – together we are
strong! No point in spending scarce resources
individually
• IDP demands are taken more seriously if we have
a network and we speak with one strong voice
• More efficient information flow – best practices
• We have a lot to learn from each other – this also
helps us to get ready for possible tuition fees
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Communication
• Lots of great ideas could be shared with better
communication – at the moment the annual IDP
seminar is the only real place to meet
• Each UAS appoints one representative – faster
communication and decision making
• Possibility of creating a web site – easily
accessible relevant information, open discussion
area
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Joint Marketing
• Building a brand nationally and internationally –
what kind of common images can be used?
• It makes a lot of sense to work together in this
area – if every Degree Programme is willing to
invest 2000 Euros for common budget we are
talking about a fair amount of money (68 Degree
Programmes so far)
• Marketing ”Study in English” in Finland and
”Study in Finland” abroad
• Long-term approach – where to concentrate?
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Joint Marketing
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Joint Marketing
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Joint Marketing
• Four week SubTV campaign ”Study in English”
on Conan O’Brien – 56 Degree Programmes
participating
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Other areas
• Cooperation in other areas should be deepen as
well – coming up with common rules and policies
for students transferring to other UAS
• Designing new curriculums and exchanging
information about good and working practices
• Producing entrance exams for Finland, Asia,
Africa & elsewhere
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Cooperation
• Close cooperation with other networks (Asia
Network, Africa-network, Pinnet, CIMO etc.)
• Cooperation with National Board of Education
• Possibly organising entrance exams abroad in
countries important for us (i.e. other than Asia &
Africa)
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007
Your comments
• Does this make sense?
• Would you be interested of being part of this kind
of cooperation?
• What areas are the most important?
• Is there something that should be changed or
improved?
• Comments, questions, criticism, feedback...?
How to Organise National Cooperation among International Degree
Programmes – Marko Korkeakoski & Ulla Weijo 2007