The unit’s vision for 2010 is to be an internationally acknowledged connector in education and research in the fields of information technology and industrial management, and especially in regional development involving these fields.
The strategy focuses on three key areas, which are selected with the aim of increasing the amount and value of applied research and education. Intensive communication between the key areas is required in the continuing pursuit of synergy and new cooperation opportunities. Competitiveness is based on a wide network of skilled professionals and a strong investment in international market. The unit also cooperates closely with the network of higher education in Kasarminmäki, Kouvola.
The key areas include:
Information technology business
Relevant use of information technology to support business in general and develop technology-based business offers abundant possibilities for industrial and service organisations to grow in the global market.
Information society technologies
As technologies develop, customer-oriented development of the information society is a part of enhancing well-being. The unit plays an important role in shaping this new and versatile development platform.
Railway logistics and safety
Kouvola’s firm status as the centre of Finnish railway logistics provides enterprises with possibilities to broaden their marketing area to Asia and Europe. The liberation of competition in the EU increases the importance of railway logistics and safety.