World-class Finnish Master’s Degree, now at HRMI
Finnish education has gained inter national intrigue through its high PISA results and unique approach to studies. PISA ( Programme for International Student Assessment) evaluates education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of college students.One of the principles of Finnish education is equal access to educationthat is highquality and free at all levels.Other interesting aspects of Finnish education are the highly trained and respected teachers, readily available support and guidance, and student financial aid which is awarded from upper secondary school onwards. Textbooks and transportation are free for pre-primary and basic education, with a daily meal remaining either free or subsidized by the state throughout education. Furthermore, there are no national testing or school ranking lists to create competitiveness, as students are encouraged to enjoy learning rather than think in terms of grades.
Every child has the right for Early Childhood Education and Care between the ages of 0 and 6, while their guardians are working or studying. This primarily comprises of day- care centers and in family day-care.Mandatory pre-primary school starts at the age of six, with compulsory basic education beginning at the age of seven, encompassingnine years.The late start allows small children to focus on playing and being kids. To ensure fair access, no school selects their own students, and a national core curriculum maintains the equal standard for each school. Small amount of homework and 15 minute brakes after each 45 minute lecture are standard. After basic education, students have the option of general or vocational upper secondary education, lasting approxi- mately three years and providing eligibility for higher education.
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland has partnered with Sri Lanka’s primer management school, HRMI to offer a Master’s degree in Health Business Management (MBA) which would be the first time a Finnish University is collaborating with a Sri Lankan institution of higher education to offer a degree programme.
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