BIP: Engineering Ethics

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Degree Program in Industrial Management and Engineering

Credits: 3 ECTS

Teacher: Senior Lecturer Roger Nylund

Virtual component

Time: 21.09.2026 (a Teams-link will be sent to the participants before the meeting).
Virtual Component Description: Short presentation of the course and the participants. A pre-task will also be presented.

Physical component

Monday 28.09.2026 – Friday 02.10.2026

Venue: Novia UAS Vaasa Campus, Wolffintie 33 & Wolffintie 31, 65200 Vaasa, Finland. 

Active participation is expected from all students throughout the entire week.

Please plan to arrive latest on Sunday, 27 September, and depart earliest on Saturday, 3 October.

Course content

As new technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the significance of engineering ethics is greater than ever. Engineers must recognize that their work carries inherent ethical implications. It’s essential for them to have practical tools that empower moral autonomy, enabling them to navigate thoughtful considerations and make ethical decisions effectively.

This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) offers first and second-cycle students from all engineering disciplines a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of ethical frameworks and their application in professional practice.

Extracurricular activities included guided campus tour, welcome dinner, a visit to the Replot Bridge and Björkö Archipelago and many more! Detailed schedule will follow closer to the event. 

Detailed information

Nomination & Application

Invited partner universities may nominate a maximum of 3 students. If we receive more applications, then places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis.After you have nominated the students, information about the application process will be sent out. Nomination & Application deadline: 20 May. 

Travelling to Vaasa

Please plan to arrive latest on Sunday, 27 September 2026, and depart on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

Train: Direct and connecting trains from Helsinki (see VR timetables)
Plane: Regular flights from Helsinki and Stockholm to Vaasa Airport (9 km from city center)
Ferry: Daily connection between Vaasa and Umeå, Sweden (see Wasaline for details)

Tip: Compare flight prices from your city to Vaasa (with a transfer in Helsinki or Stockholm) against flying to Helsinki and then taking a train or bus to Vaasa. Flights to Vaasa can sometimes cost the same—or even less—than the train fare from Helsinki, and they cut travel time from four hours to just one. However, if you prefer a more environmentally friendly option, the train ride from Helsinki is a great choice.

Accommodation

Students are responsible for covering their own accommodation costs. There are numerous hotel options available in Vaasa. Omena Hotel offers affordable rooms, including options suitable for shared accommodation.

Omena Hotel: Use discount code NOVIA26 which allows to book accommodation at the following prices (27.9-3.10):

1–2 persons: €65 / room / night
3 persons: €75 / room / night
4 persons: €85 / room / night
Breakfast not included. VAT included.

All bookings must be made directly through the website.