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Stretch Your Wings in Norway! Courses Taught in English at Vestfold University College 2012/2013
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Educating Internationally Competent ProfessionalsStudy Abroad?
Come to Vestfold University College!Each year a sizable number of students from all over the world come to us for a semester or two. We would love to have you with us. This brochure is an annual publication featuring the current courses and programs we offer in English.
Quick Facts
Application deadlines: 15 May for Fall semester15 November for Spring semester
Application form: http://www.hive.no/english
Academic Calendar Fall semester: 21 August – 21 December (Orientation Day 20 August)Spring semester: 3 January – 21 June (Orientation Day 2 January and 1 February)
Credit System: 30 ECTS = full-time, semester-long course (corresponds to approxi-mately 12-15 credit hours in the USA, four courses in Australia). 60 ECTS = full-time, two semester-long course (corresponds to ap-proximately 24 - 30 credit hours in the USA, eight courses in Austra-lia)
Housing: After you have been nominated by your partner institution and us, kindly reserve a student accommodation at: http://www.sivbolig.no/pub/?lang=1
You are warmly welcome to Vestfold University College and to Norway!
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Overview of Courses and Programs offered in English 2012/2013
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Course Name ECTS Offered Page number
A Norwegian Cultural Journey 30 Fall 4
Business Management Courses 60 Fall & Spring 5
Engineering Courses, included Major Project (undergraduate)
65 Fall & Spring 7
English 60 Fall & Spring 9
Maritime Courses 82,5 Fall & Spring 11
Nursing: Clinical Practice 15 Fall & Spring 12
Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning
30 Spring 13
Master in Micro and Nano Systems Technology
120 2 year pro-gram**
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Master of Science in Maritime Management
120 2 year pro-gram**
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**Students from partner universities also can come on a semester basis.
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A Norwegian Cultural Journey (30 ECTS)
A Norwegian Cultural Journey takes Norwegian culture as a point of departure. As important as the Norwegian culture is the comparison with the various cultures the students represent. The course consists of three modules.
Level: Bachelor'sContact: Sigurd Kraft Gulbrandsen, email: [email protected] About the Course• the students learn about contemporary cultural and social
life in Norway • the students study elements of cultural development in Nor-
way and Northern Europe • the students work with cultural expressions in modern Nor-
way.• A part of the course is a two week experience where the
students can both study the Norwegian education system in practice, and teach themselves. The students may visit kin-dergarten, primary, secondary or upper secondary schools according to their own interests.
Target Groups Bachelor students studying cultural studies, history, literature, comparative studies, Teacher training students.
Prerequisites Students who have finished a minimum of one year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home co-untries. Lessons and literature will be in English, a certain profi-ciency in English is required in order to benefit from the course.
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Business Management CoursesOur course modules (equivalent 30 ECTS per semester) enable students to enhance their skills and competence in managing business activities in the dynamic and competitive global market.
• Level:Bachelor's• Contact:StineBergmanOlsson,email:[email protected]
About the CoursesOur course modules (equivalent 30 ECTS per semester) enable students to enhance their skills and competence in managing business activities in the dynamic and competitive global market. In order to accomplish this goal, the modules deal with all the major aspects of organization and leadership, political economy, international business, supply chain management and management accounting. In addition to ordinary class discussions, guest lecturers would be invited to conduct seminars in concerned with contemporary economic and business issues with a view to providing students in-depth understanding of the business world. Name of the course ECTS OfferedInternational Business 10 FallIntroduction to Supply Chain Management 10 FallIntroduction to Political Economy 10 FallAdvances Issues in Management Accounting 10 FallManagement Accounting 15 SpringAdvanced Issues in Supply Chain Management 7,5 SpringOrganization and Leadership 7,5 Spring
For more detailed course descriptions please look at www.hive.no/english
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Target GroupsBachelor's students who study business administration or rela-ted fields
Prerequisites Students who have finished a minimum of two year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home countries. Lessons and literature will be in English, a certain proficiency in English is required in order to benefit from the course.
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Engineering Courses
• Level: Bachelor• Contact: Sanda Knutson, e-mail: [email protected]
About the coursesThe courses are offered in the 3rd year of the Bachelor program in Micro and Nano Systems Technology. The courses are also open for students studying Electronics.
Name of the Course ECTS Offered Bachelor Thesis Project* 15 Fall or SpringEmbedded Systems Design 15 August-MarchMeasurements and Characterization
10 August-March
Micro and Nano Technology 10 FallMicro sensors 10 August-MarchSmaller Bachelor Project 5 Fall or Spring
*The purpose of the Thesis Project is to demonstrate that the stu-dents are able to plan and execute a technical project under acade-mic supervision and methodological guidance.
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The students are expected to carry a project from an idea to a finished product/paper and thus demonstrate skills and know-ledge in choosing and using a scientific method. The students should also be able to present the finished product in a both scientific and marketable way. Target groupsFor the Bachelor Thesis Project: Bachelor's students in the fol-lowing areas of study: Electronics, Product Design, Microsystems Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and Automation.
Prerequisites Students who have finished a minimum of one year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home co-untries. Lessons and literature will be in English, a certain profi-ciency in English is required in order to benefit from the course.
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English (60 ECTS)English is the global language and we meet it everywhere: in edu-cation, at work and in our spare time. It's hard to imagine any area of life where a good knowledge of English isn't really useful.
We offer four 15 ECTS courses We offer English modules in language, literature and cultural studies. Studying with us will enable you to develop your oral and writing skills and provide you with the knowledge to participate in today's global society. Level: Bachelor’sContact: Sigurd Kraft Gulbrandsen, email: [email protected]
About the courses
Language and Communication (15 ECTS) Fall semesterThis module will give students the opportunity to develop their practical language skills and their formal knowledge of English.• Basicphonetics.Thereisanemphasisonaspectsofspeechthat
are problematic for Norwegians• Basicgrammar,withafocusonthedifferencesbetween English and Norwegian• VarietiesofEnglishandthelinkbetweenlanguageandculture• Astudyoftextandgenre,basedonexamplesofwrittenand
oral texts Literature and Culture (15 ECTS) Fall semesterThis module will enable students to develop their English and
their knowledge of central texts from the English speaking world.
• AselectionoftextsfromtheculturesandsocietiesoftheEnglish-speaking world
• Centralliteraryworks• Textualstructuresandlinguisticdevices• Genrestudyandnormsforacademictextproduction
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History and Society (15 ECTS) Spring semesterThis module will enable students to improve their ability to comunicate in English and to develop insights into aspects of culture, history and society in the English-speaking world.• Centralaspectsofthe
history and societies of the English-speaking world; there will be ba focus on the UK and USA
• Aselectionofliteraryand non-literary text genres
• Oralandwrittentexts-whatcharacterisesagoodtext? Literature and Film (15 ECTS) Spring semesterThis module will enable students to improve their ability to com-
municate in English and to gain insights into literature and film from the English speaking world.
• Fromtexttofilm;theadaptionprocess• Genreanalysis• Conceptualandanalyticaltoolsinthediscussionoffilmand
literature• Narrativelyinfilmandliterature Target groupsStudents of language, literature, liberal arts or other students with an interest in English.
PrerequisitesAll teaching is in English and students are expected to make an active contribution. Thus, an intermediate/advanced proficiency in the language is a requirement.
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Maritime Courses Within the maritime we give you a unique opportunity to get exposure to the business side of the maritime industry and the technology management concepts necessary to advance your career. If you want an inside into different sides of the maritime industry a study abroad period at Vestfold University College gives you the courses you need to specialise your degree.
Level: Bachelor’s Contact: Sanda Knutson, email: [email protected]
Name of the course ECTS Offered Maritime Building Projects 7,5 Spring Maritime Economics 7,5 Spring Main Project Dissertation 15 Fall or Spring Offshore Technology 5 Fall Ship Design 7,5 Fall Shipping, economics and ship management
10 Spring
Shipping and International Trade 10 Spring Ship Operations 7,5 Fall Supply Chain Management 10 Fall Supply Chain Management 7,5 Spring
For more detailed course descriptions please look at www.hive.no/english
Target groupsStudents from partner institutions that are studying shipping, maritime management, nautical studies, business administration or logistics.
PrerequisitesStudents who have finished a minimum of one year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home countries. Lessons and literature will be in English, a certain proficiency in English is required in order to benefit from the course.
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Nursing; Clinical Practice
The Nursing Program can also offer clinical practice in several areas for international exchange students.
• Level:Bachelor's• Contact:DagKorsæth,[email protected]
About the PracticeDepending upon the degree components required by different universities, we can compose a clinical practice of one or several areas (surgical wards, medical wards, home/community nursing, mental health).
Target GroupsInternational nursing students from partner universities.
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Outdoor Education and Experiential Learning (30 ECTS)Would you like to learn more about Norwegian outdoor culture and practical skills of outdoor life, experience out-door life in a variety of envi-ronments in the local area of Vestfold and its surroundings: the coastline, the forests and the lakes? Would you like to participate in activities con-nected to our local history and craftsmanship, learn methods of experiential-based learning, and learn basic Nordic skiing traditions? Are you interested in learning about sustainable development and eco-philo-
sophy? Come to Norway and study our course in Outdoor Educa-tion and Experiential Learning!• Level: Bachelor's• Contact: Sigurd Kraft Gulbrandsen,
email: [email protected]
About the CourseThe course consists of three modules within culture, nature and society. There will be contributions from five different discipli-nes to the course. Not all diciplines will be represented with a 10 ECTs module each time the course runs
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Norwegian Outdoors and eco-philosophy, forests and coastline - 10 ECTS
• learn more about Nor-wegian outdoor culture and practical skills of out-door life
• experience outdoor life in a variety of environ-ments in the local area of Vestfold and its surround-ings: the coastline, the forests and the lakes
Aesthetic module - art and crafts - 10 ECTSThe students will develop understanding how embodies experiences with materials contribute to learning. Through practical approach they will experience how materials' affordances and resistance challenge them to think in new ways and to get familiar with own aesthetic learning process. These insights, together with theoretical knowledge, will on one hand help them understand the importance of crafting for human survival, and on the other hand help them develop ecolo-gical attitude towards nature.
Norwegian outdoors, nature, culture and experience ba-sed learning in the outdoors - 10 ECTSIn this module students acquire knowledge and understanding of Norwegian outdoors and outdoor activities in a historical and contemporary perspective. It will focus on practical skills and experience-based learning of outdoor activities. The course also aims to establish contrasting perspectives on the topics raised and to increase the students' competence in comparing the prac-tice of outdoor activities of Norway with the cultures of their home countries. This will make it possible to discuss similarities and dissimilarities between the known and the unknown, and to
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arrange professional encounters between the different cultures that the students represent.
Target GroupsPreschool teacher students, teacher students, other students with interest in Norwegian culture and nature and experience- based learning.
Prerequisites Students who have finished a minimum of one year of studies from university or university college (60 ECTS) in their home co-untries. Lessons and literature will be in English, a certain profi-ciency in English is required in order to benefit from the course.
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Master courses (120 ECTS each) taught in English
Master of Science in Maritime ManagementThe master program is intended for students aiming towards management positions within the maritime community. The maritime industry is indeed a highly international and globalized industry with a lot of challenges and opportunities. Norway has one of the largest and most complete maritime business sectors in the world, the so-called Norwegian Maritime Cluster. This cluster forms the basis for unique maritime competence and high potential for further innovations.
About the courseVestfold University College is offering the maritime manage-ment master programs as two specializations: i) commercial management and ii) technical specialization. As indicated by the program title the study is addressing students aiming towards management types of jobs. Management and leadership skills are addressed as specific courses within the program. In addition, there is a strong emphasis for the candidates to acquire a broad basis of knowledge and understanding of the important basic subjects applicable for the maritime industry. Special attention is given to topics with high priority within the industry, in particular rela-ted to improvement of safety and environmental performance and renewal of the industry though innovations.
The philosophy of offering two specializations is to benefit from close interaction between the main trades. Several of the courses are actually given as common courses for both specia-lizations. In addition, there are various common group-related assignments for all the students. This will contribute in stimula-ting mutual understanding and cooperation between students coming from either a technical or economical background.The program has an international profile. English is the language for all lecturing and assignments. Master of Science in Maritime Management is a 120-ETCS credit program.
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The duration of the program is two years full time study including master thesis during final semester.
Target groups and Prerequisites Admission to Master of Science in Maritime Management with specialization Maritime Commercial Management, requires either (i) three year bachelor degree in economics and administration or (ii) three year maritime bachelor degree in shipping and logistics or (iii) corresponding education.
Alternatively, a work-integrated educational program at bachelor level may qualify for admission provided that it contains minimum 120 ETCS credits specifically relevant for the program.
For admission to the program it is required that the applicant has completed the qualifying bachelor degree with an average grade level of C or better. Admission to Master of Science in Maritime Management with specialization Maritime Technical Management, requires either (i) three year bachelor degree in engineering or (ii) three year maritime bachelor degree in nautical or machinery or (iii) corresponding educationAlternatively, a work-integrated educational program at bachelor level may qualify for admission provided that it contains minimum 120 ETCS credits specifically relevant for the program. For admission to the program it is required that the applicant has completed the qualifying bachelor degree with an average grade level of C or better.
It is possible for our incoming exchange students to take modules on this lever as well providing she/he has the needed prerequisites.
See more information on these courses here: www.hive.no/english
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Master in Micro and Nano Technology
The most spectacular within technology is happening on the micro and nano level and you can become an expert of this state of the art technology. Vestfold University College offer a master's degree program within Micro and Nano Systems Technology, which will open doors to exciting jobs in many different branches. The program is unique, exciting and practically oriented and is an excellent offer for those who already have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
About the courseThe master's degree in Micro and Nano Systems Technology is a two-year study program that is interdisciplinary with elements from electronics, mechanics, physics, chemistry, mathematics, modeling, and process technology. The aim of the study is to qualify successful candidates for a working environment in the diverse Micro and Nano Systems Technology; in industry as well as in academia, research institutions and governmental
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agencies. The studies cover the entire production chain, inclu-ding design, manufacturing and characterization of micro and nano systems.
The basis of the study program is the corresponding research community at Vestfold University College, that constitutes one of the three intellectual junctions for Norway’s efforts in micro- and nanotechnology, with extended collaboration with industry, academia and research institutions; regionally, nationally and internationally. We have good laboratory facilities and spacious, clean rooms, as well as established collaboration with industries that focus on research and development.The study program has an international profile and English as the language of instruction.
Target groups and Prerequisites The admission requirement is a Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in micro/nanosystems technology, electronics engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, physics, materials science, or a closely related area that contains of minimum 120 ETCS credits specifically relevant for the program. Special entrance requirements are study in mathematics equivalent to the elective bachelor course Mathematics 3, a course in Electrostatics/ electromagnetism, and basic analogue technique.
It is possible for incoming exchange students to take modules on this level, providing she/he has the needed prerequisites.
See more information on these courses here: www.hive.no/english
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Contact Information
Vestfold University CollegeAddress: P.O. Box 2243, N-3103 Tønsberg, NorwayVisiting address: Raveien 197, 3184 BorreEmail: [email protected]: www.hive.no/englishERASMUS Code: N TONSBER02
International Relations OfficeMaija Heinilä, Head of International Office, (ISEP)Email: [email protected]: + 47 33 03 10 14Fax: + 47 33 03 11 00 Siri Bjørnstad (Outgoing Exchange students and Staff Exchange)Email: [email protected]: + 47 33 03 10 18
Thor-Egil Eide, Erasmus Institutional Coordinator (Incoming exchange students)Email: [email protected]: +47 33 03 7640
Faculty International Coordinators (for academic concerns)
Faculty of Humanities and Education: Sigurd Kraft GulbrandsenEmail: [email protected] Phone: + 47 33 03 79 76
Faculty of Technology and Maritime Science: Sanda KnutsonE-mail: [email protected] Phone: + 47 33 03 11 70
FacultyofHealthScience:DagKorsæthEmail: [email protected] Phone: + 47 33 03 12 85
Faculty of Business and Social Sciences: Stine Bergman OlssonEmail: [email protected] Phone: + 47 3303 12 73
HousingVisiting address: Raveien 197, 3184 Borre (Sports hall on Campus)Phone: + 47 3303 1371Email: [email protected]
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