Study skills and career planningLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

This module offers an introduction to studies in the Porvoo Campus DP in International Business Administration IBBA and in Haaga-Helia UAS in general. The module advances the following competences: managing higher education studies, managing time, stress and motivation, managing oneself and learning from mistakes, recognizing one´s personal and professional strengths, managing own well-being and managing own career.

Contents

• Haaga-Helia UAS degree regulations
• IBBA degree program structure and prerequisites for graduation
• Tools for planning and monitoring study progress
• Learning skills and study techniques
• Time, stress and motivation management
• Self-management and self-reflection skills
• Personal and professional strengths
• Psychological capital
• Own well-being and how to develop it
• Future work-life and networking skills
• Employment opportunities and career planning

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a. This is a virtual course with compulsory regular weekly online sessions. The course has a set of compulsory course deliverables. Assessment of one´s own learning.

b. Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan if the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student´s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c. Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers.

Learning materials

On the course Moodle page and/or provided by teachers during weekly online sessions

Starting level and linkage with other courses

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/fail

80% attendance requirement in weekly online sessions
Course deliverables submitted on time

Further information

Responsible teachers: Mari Austin, Katriina Ristolainen, Veera Partanen, Eva Loippo-Sännälä