The multidisciplinary school of higher professional education in Iisalmi (Savonia AMK) was nominated as a Centre of Excellence in Polytechnic Education in 2008-2009 (Development of entrepreneurship in the Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Development) and in 2002-2003 (Student counselling in the Degree Programme in Social Services). It provides education in various degree programmes conducted in Finnish leading to a Bachelor of Natural Resources, Bachelor of Health Care, or Bachelor of Social Services degree. In adult education it is also possible to complete studies with the degree title Bachelor of Engineering. Furthermore, studies awarding a Master-level degree are arranged in the fields of natural resources as well as social services and health. In addition, we offer specialised and Open University studies and various types of continuing and further education courses.