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National Defence University Selections Guide 2019 Graduate and Post-graduate Studies in Military Sciences Contents National Defence University Selections Guide 2019 Foreword by the Rector 4 ..................................................................4 Greetings of the Cadet Corps Association and Students’ Union .......5 The Officer’s Profession .....................................................................6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Service Commitment.................................................................7 An Example of an Officer’s Tasks ...............................................7 National Defence University, Department Officer Education ......................................................................8 of Academic Affairs Progressing in Officer Studies ....................................................8 Administration and Selection Section, National Defence University ..............................................................9 Santahamina Military Sciences .....................................................................11 P.O. BOX 7, 00861 HELSINKI, FINLAND Bachelor of Military Sciences Degree .............................................12 Studying at the National Defence University ............................13 0299 530 214, Service Commitment...............................................................14 0299 530 330 Examples of Tasks (B.Sc. (Mil.Sc.)) ............................................14 Study Benefits .........................................................................15 [email protected] Programmes www.maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu.fi, Army Programme .........................................................16 www.upseeriksi.fi Navy Programme ...........................................................21 Air Force Programme .....................................................23 PUBLISHER Officer Pilots’ Programme ..............................................25 Applying to the Bachelor of Military Sciences Programme Maanpuolustuskorkeakoulu Eligibility ........................................................................28 Main application procedure for the Bachelor of Military Sciences Programme SUPPLIER How to apply.................................................................31 Supporting Documents ..................................................31 Opintoasiainosasto Entrance exam ..............................................................34 Selection Criteria of the main application entrance exam ....... 37 RESPONSIBLE EDITOR Separate application procedure for the Officer Pilots’ Programme How to Apply ................................................................38 Marke Hietapakka Supporting Documents ..................................................39 Selection Criteria...........................................................40 LAYOUT Accepting a Study Place ..................................................................41 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................42 Vinski Vornanen Contact Information ...................................................................42 Axel Mankinen Master of Military Sciences degree .............................................43 Executive Assistance Programme ................................................46 PHOTOGRAPHS General Staff Officer’s Degree ........................................................48 Doctor of Military Sciences Degree .................................................50 Puolustusvoimat How to Apply .........................................................................53 Supporting Documents ...........................................................54 PRINTER Additional Information ....................................................................56 Notes ...............................................................................................57 PunaMusta Oy Helsinki 2018 2 3 Foreword by the Rector Greetings of the Cadet Corps Working as an officer in the Defence Forces and Border Guard Association and Students’ Union Are you interested in training and leadership tasks that are interesting and include responsibility? Today’s officer is a military leader who also possesses the academic prerequisites for understanding present day war- This is an integral part of working in the officer’s profession in the Defence Forces and Border fare and its different phenomena. In an officer’s scientific education, this means that they apply the critical thinking Guard. To become an officer, you study and train at the National Defence University, which is a skills they have learned to what they experience and see. Depending of the phase of their career, using an enquiry- unit within the Defence Forces and at the same time one of Finland’s fifteen universities. based method , an officer will first develop training and working methods, and later even tactics and procedures and methods of warfare. However, the right to lead also includes responsibility: officers must have the ability to By completing the Bachelor of Military Sciences at the National Defence University, you gradu- continuously develop both their own and their subordinates’ professional skill in order to meet the demands of the ate to the officer’s profession. After the working phase, studies continue towards the Master modern battlefield. Professionalism and preparedness to adapt are also part of an officer’s workday. of Military Sciences degree, after which the officer’s career continues in different national and international tasks. The officer’s career encompasses the model of life-long learning, where you The National Defence University’s Students’ Union was founded to promote students’ interests. Its objective is to grow with your task producing security for Finnish society. give students the best possibilities to bring forth their perspective in the University’s decision making, and to give the best possibilities for gaining the high quality education that they need in working life - an education that from an Studies at the National Defence University are profession-oriented. They combine studies that ful- academic viewpoint, is comparable to that of other universities. The Students’ Union encompasses cadets, Master’s fil university-level requirements and learning practical military skills. Teaching methods are varied students and those studying on the General Staff Officer Course. The Union promotes their goals within the Na- and modern. A good example of this is high quality exercises in a real operational environment. tional Defence University and also within the broader sphere of universities and elsewhere in society. Members of All who graduate as officers form a strong sense of solidarity, which creates a life-long bond with the Students’ Union may include cadets, Master’s students, those studying on the Senior and General Staff Officer the officer generation and, in addition to professional qualification, also a strong psychological Course, or Advanced Military Economics and Technical Studies students. The Union can also accept other students foundation on which to prepare for future challenges. of the National Defence University as its members. The Union promotes the goals of the students within the Na- tional Defence University and also within the broader sphere of universities and elsewhere in society. I encourage all who are interested and fulfil the requirements laid out in this guide to apply to study at the National Defence University. All who study to become an officer graduate to a fine The Cadet Corps Association is the student organisation of the Bachelor of Military Sciences students, i.e. the cadets. profession and are offered a versatile and progressive workplace. It tends to cadet traditions, creates solidarity and sees to the cadets’ interests, as well as represents and generates cooperation with other institutions of higher education. At times, the availability of free time is scarce during military studies, but the Cadet Corps Association works hard to ensure that the life of cadets is pleasant both on and off of Rector of the National Defence University campus. The Association organises many different free-time activities, both in the field of sports as well as for mutual Major General Jari Kallio fun. Different celebrations and events are often those from which we have the most lasting memories of our school days. The cadet community is known for its exceptional team spirit. The studies involve life in close proximity with each other and this creates a strong foundation on which to build long-lasting team spirit. Officers’ traditions are one of the most important motors of this team spirit. Cherishing these traditions and keeping them alive is an important task of the Cadet Corps Association and the Students’ Union. All officers, from cadet to general are shaped by the same traditions, which for its part further strengthens our chain. The National Defence University’s student organisations wish you luck and success in your application procedure! Chairman of the Board of the National Defence University’s Students’ Union, First Lieutenant Niko Kantoluoto Chairman of the Cadet Corps Association, Cadet Antton Nurmi 4 5 The Officer’s Profession SERVICE COMMITMENT Officers serve in the Finnish Defence Forces and the Border Guard as instructors, leaders, planners and subject-matter experts. Tasks vary depending on service and branch. At the beginning of their career, of- The Defence Forces and Border Guard educate office for at most thirteen

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