Internationalization of Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Nguyen, Thanh (2014)
Nguyen, Thanh
Savonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014060511847
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014060511847
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The objective of the work was to explain the essence of internationalization of higher education and to do research about internationalization of Savonia UAS. Internationalization of higher education has become a popular topic in Finland during the three recent decades and internationality is an integral part of Savonia UAS.
At first, the key concepts and the reasons for internationalization of higher education are explained based on the conceptual framework of Jane Knight and the theory of Hans de Wit. Next, requirements for internationalization of higher education are clarified and the Model of comprehensive internationalization built by the American Council on Education serves as the main reference for this part. On the basis of the theoretical background, research questions were created and the research was conducted to achieve the principal objective: exploring the insight of the internationalization of Savonia UAS.
Qualitative method was utilized in this research by using both interviews and questionnaires. The analysis of secondary data, empirical findings, open feedback and interview altogether provide thorough understanding of the current implementation, requirements and ways of improving the internationalization of Savonia UAS. The results indicate that Savonia UAS is managing the internationalization process quite well both in-depth and in-width. In order to enhance the internationality of the institution, attention should be paid to the quality of teaching and learning activities, and having more English degree programs is an idea worth considering.
At first, the key concepts and the reasons for internationalization of higher education are explained based on the conceptual framework of Jane Knight and the theory of Hans de Wit. Next, requirements for internationalization of higher education are clarified and the Model of comprehensive internationalization built by the American Council on Education serves as the main reference for this part. On the basis of the theoretical background, research questions were created and the research was conducted to achieve the principal objective: exploring the insight of the internationalization of Savonia UAS.
Qualitative method was utilized in this research by using both interviews and questionnaires. The analysis of secondary data, empirical findings, open feedback and interview altogether provide thorough understanding of the current implementation, requirements and ways of improving the internationalization of Savonia UAS. The results indicate that Savonia UAS is managing the internationalization process quite well both in-depth and in-width. In order to enhance the internationality of the institution, attention should be paid to the quality of teaching and learning activities, and having more English degree programs is an idea worth considering.