In our university, the main principle of minor subject studies is that the studies are offered to the student across campus borders. However, there are restrictions to admittance, proficiency tests or entrance examinations in some subjects or study programmes that apply to students of all campuses. These include languages, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, teacher training (including the pedagogical studies for teachers), social work, nursing science and nutrition.
The faculty-specific principles of minor subject studies and the offered minor subjects are collected in Study Guides.
Degree students may also apply for a free right to minor subject studies in certain subjects offered by the Open University of Eastern Finland.
Minor subjects may also be studied in other Finnish universities as so-called JOO-studies.
Minor subjects offered in the University of Eastern Finland
Philosophical Favulty and units/School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Joensuu
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education of the University of Eastern Finland together with the Karelia University of Applied Sciences organize a course that is aimed at enhancing knowledge and skills of intercultural competence in working life.
The course runs during an academic year, starting in September and finishing in May. Each 5 ECTS study module can also be taken separately. All study modules are online, with a face-to-face teaching depending on the course module. The working language of the course is English. This basic-level course is available to all degree students of the University of Eastern Finland and the Karelia University of Applied Sciences and to international exchange students in both institutions.
A successful learner from this programme will be able to name and describe the components of professional competence required in multicultural work communities. She/he will be able to explain and revise the meaning of intercultural competence in her/his profession. She/he will be able and motivated to develop her/his own professional intercultural competence and she/he will be able to employ her/his knowledge of intercultural competence in order to advance her/his work community.
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Vapaa sivuaineoikeus / Free choice of minor
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lue lisää opinnoista WebOodissa.
More information of minor studies on WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Soveltavan kasvatustieteen ja opettajankoulutuksen osasto, Joensuun kampus
Responsible unit: School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Joensuu Campus
After completing the minor subject studies of Teaching Foreign Languages to Young Learners (TeFoLa), the students are familiar with the basic concepts and theories related to early language education. The students can critically analyze research literature and have the required skills for planning, implementing, evaluating and developing language education for young learners. Minor studies include theory and practical training.
This minor is directed mainly to Finnish teacher training students and to international Master's degree students in early language education. Nevertheless, the minor can be completed, entirely or partly, also by exchange students or visiting students, if there are places available.
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Sisältyy automaattisesti Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication -maisteriohjelmaan; suomalaisille opettajaopiskelijoille haku; vaihto-opiskelijoita mahtuu mukaan ilman hakua opintojaksokohtaisesti, jos em. ryhmien jälkeen paikkoja on.
Studies are included in Master's Degree Programme in Early Language Education for Intercultural Communication. Application for Finnish teacher students. Exchange students can attend single courses without application if there are vacancies in the groups.
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lue lisää opinnoista WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Soveltavan kasvatustieteen ja opettajankoulutuksen osasto, Joensuun kampus
Responsible unit: School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Joensuu Campus
Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies:
UEF Business School
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lue lisää kauppatieteiden sivuaineista WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Kauppatieteiden laitos, Kuopion kampus
Responsible unit: UEF Business School, Joensuu Campus and Kuopio Campus
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Vain kauppatieteiden opiskelijoille tarjolla oleva sivuaine.
Restricted access – only for UEF Business School students.
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lue lisää kauppatieteiden sivuaineista WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Kauppatieteiden laitos, Kuopion kampus
Responsible unit: UEF Business School, Kuopio Campus
In our programme we emphasise three core themes: internationalization, business-to-business sales, and cross-cultural communication. The content of the programme rests on the latest theoretical findings and case exercises, group work and collaboration between peer students, staff and B2B companies.
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Vain kauppatieteiden opiskelijoille tarjolla oleva sivuaine.
Restricted access – only for UEF Business School students.
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lue lisää kauppatieteiden sivuaineista WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Kauppatieteiden laitos, Kuopion kampus
Responsible unit: UEF Business School, Kuopio Campus
The Sustainable Business and Society minor (5216010) comprises a multidisciplinary set of courses on sustainable economy from the perspectives of business, environment and law. The student learns about circular economy, sustainable use of resources and sustainable cir-cular economy business models.
After completing this minor, you will be able to apply sustainability frameworks in the operations of public, private and third sector organizations, identify business opportunities for responsible and sustainable business and analyze societal discourse on sustainability and green economy.
The Sustainable Business and Society minor is targeted to all students interested in social sciences and business studies. The minor builds expertise to be used in specialist, development and leadership positions in companies, public sector organizations, third sector organizations and as an entrepreneur. The courses can be completed online. Courses are taught in English.
5213233 Artificial Intelligence and Circular Economy 6 op
5119447a Circular economy as a societal change, MOOC 3 Cp
5213341 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility 6 Cp
5119162 Mining, environment and society I 5 Cp
5217404 Sustainable and Responsible Tourism 5 Cp
5119164 Food and society, 5 Cp
Study right
Free choice of minor.
Further information
More information on the WebOodi.
Responsible unit: UEF Business Schools
UEF Law School
The student will get a basic understanding of cross-cutting food law and policy issues.
Choose min. 25 ects:
- 5119164 Food and Society I 5 ects
- 5119165 Food and Society II 5 ects
- 5311654 Food Law and Policy 5 ects
- 5311640 Animal Law and Policy 5 ects
- 5311641 EU Food Law 5 ects
- 5311658 Trade, Development and Innovation Regulation 5 ects
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Vapaa sivuaineoikeus.
Free choice of minor.
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lisätietoa opinnoista löydät oikeustieteiden sivuaineoppaasta WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Oikeustieteiden laitos, Joensuun kampus
Responsible unit: UEF Law School, Joensuu Campus
Basic Studies in International Law (25 ects) consist of two obligatory courses. Besides the two obligatory courses, students are free to choose how they compile the courses for the basic studies (25 ects). Basic Studies in International Law are a suitable minor for example for students studying European Law as their major. Also, Basic Studies in International Law can be recommended for students who wish to add an international perspective into their studies or students who are interested in international placements or career after graduation.
- 5311093 Public International Law 5 ects
- 5311014 Seminar on International Dispute Settlement 5 ects
- 5311115 International Energy Law and Policy 5 ects
- 5311720 International Environmental Law I 5 ects
- 5311721 Climate Change Law and Policy 5 ects
- 5311722 Seminar on International and European International Law 5 ects
Opiskeluoikeus / Study right
Vapaa sivuaineoikeus.
Free choice of minor.
Lisätietoa / Further information
Lisätietoa opinnoista löydät oikeustieteiden sivuaineoppaasta WebOodissa.
More information on the WebOodi.
Vastuuyksikkö: Oikeustieteiden laitos, Joensuun kampus
Responsible unit: UEF Law School, Joensuu Campus