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Glossary
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AMKOTA information system |
AMKOTA is a database that contains decisions and statistics concerning universities of applied sciences. It is administered by the Finnish Ministry of Education. (www.minedu.fi) |
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Auditing |
Auditing refers to an objective evaluation process to verify whether the object of the audit meets the specified requirements. Auditing is conducted by an independent auditor or auditors. |
| Balanced Scorecard (BSC) | Balanced Scorecard is a standardised collection of indicators to evaluate the operations of an organisation |
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Cre Copernicus declaration |
The CRE COPERNICUS declaration (COPERNICUS University Charter for Sustainable Development) concerns commitment to the principles of sustainable development in all operations. |
| EFQ | The EFQM Excellence Award is based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and was developed by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). |
| EMAS | EMAS (the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) is a voluntary initiative designed to improve environmental performance in companies and organisations |
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Erasmus |
The Erasmus programme (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students), established in 1987, is the most extensive exchange programme for university students. Today, Erasmus forms a major part of the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme LLP 2007–2013. |
| Specialisation studies | Professional specialisation studies are extensive continuation education programmes based on UAS degrees. |
| GRI | GRI, Global Reporting Initiative, provides international guidelines for sustainability reporting. |
| ISO 14001 | The ISO 14000 series provides international environmental management standards, and ISO 14001 is the best known model in the world for environmental management systems (EMSs). |
| Critical success factor | A critical success factor is an element that is absolutely necessary for an organisation to achieve its vision. It must be strategically important and the organisation must be able to influence it. |
| Mission Statement | The Mission Statement defines the main purpose of an organisation, the reason for its existence. |
| Indicator | Indicators are quality management tools that provide information on the matters or phenomena being observed. |
| Normative duration of studies | Normative duration of studies means the time needed to complete all requirements for the degree, assuming that the student is engaged in full-time study and making adequate progress. Normative duration is not applied in specialisation studies. |
| OPALA student feedback system | The Finnish Ministry of Education administers the OPALA student feedback system. Feedback is collected from graduating UAS students on practical training, quality of teaching, student counselling, employment situation, etc |
| Research and development | Research and development (R&D) refers to systematic work to increase information and, consequently, using the information to find essentially new applications. Research and development includes basic research, applied research and product and process development. |
| Research year | A research year is one year of full-time R&D work with 35 hours of work per week and 4–6 weeks of holiday. |
| Vision | Vision is a state of active inner determination and the cornerstone of everyday management work. Vision gives the meaning and shows the direction for the work and provides tools for prioritisation of undertakings. Vision is part of a company’s strategy process. |
| Master level programme | Students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree can take a Master’s degree after a few years of work experience. The duration of Master level programmes ranges from 1 to 1.5 academic years of full-time study. A Bachelor level degree or other applicable degree and three years of work experience are required. |
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