Internationalization : A Resource for Successful Regional Development : Laurea University of Applied Sciences International Students’ role in the Triple Helix of University, Industry, and Government
Lyaruu, Conrad (2009)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2009
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200903111666
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200903111666
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This study was prepared as a part of the bachelor thesis at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. The main aim of the thesis was to examine qualities necessary for international students and graduates to be able to participate in the Finnish labour market. The emphasis was kept on the integration of international students in accomplishing different projects with Finnish companies in the region and also for the possibilities for international graduates who have decided to stay in Finland to be integrated in the Finnish labour market.
Triple Helix of University, Industry and Government was the main consideration of this thesis. A total of seven people being directors, senior advisors and pioneers of some international project or companies, from the university-, company- and the government sectors, were interviewed. The qualitative analysis was accomplished. Internationalization as a gateway to regional success, international students as the potentials for Finland, and university as a company, were the three categories selected to give a clear understanding of respondents’ perspectives on the research problem.
From different perspectives that arouse from respondents, it was realised that, demands for improving qualities needed for the successful internationalization were considered to be the responsibility of the universities. Companies portrayed the need for high quality skills and experiences from university graduates. The government’s position was to support the development concerning internationalization as well as developing the internationalization strategies.
The implications of this thesis emphasizes the need for universities to work hard to reveal the potential knowledge that can assist the region: international students to be included in the university level functions, companies to define their role in the internationalization activities in the region, as well as the need for the inter-ministerial collaboration in revealing all the needed qualities from all different sectors in developing effective strategies that can enhance a profitable internationalization.
Triple Helix of University, Industry and Government was the main consideration of this thesis. A total of seven people being directors, senior advisors and pioneers of some international project or companies, from the university-, company- and the government sectors, were interviewed. The qualitative analysis was accomplished. Internationalization as a gateway to regional success, international students as the potentials for Finland, and university as a company, were the three categories selected to give a clear understanding of respondents’ perspectives on the research problem.
From different perspectives that arouse from respondents, it was realised that, demands for improving qualities needed for the successful internationalization were considered to be the responsibility of the universities. Companies portrayed the need for high quality skills and experiences from university graduates. The government’s position was to support the development concerning internationalization as well as developing the internationalization strategies.
The implications of this thesis emphasizes the need for universities to work hard to reveal the potential knowledge that can assist the region: international students to be included in the university level functions, companies to define their role in the internationalization activities in the region, as well as the need for the inter-ministerial collaboration in revealing all the needed qualities from all different sectors in developing effective strategies that can enhance a profitable internationalization.