Introduction to StudiesLaajuus (2 cr)
Course unit code: STU014HH1AE
General information
- ECTS credits
- 2 cr
- Teaching language
- English
Learning objectives
After completing this or a corresponding course the student
• get to know fellow students.
• can interpret and utilize Haaga-Helia's degree regulations, rules and regulations as well as other instructions and guidelines regarding his/her studies.
• knows how to make use of Haaga-Helia's library services, student wellbeing services, learning support services, international services, and the healthcare services of FSHS (Finnish Student Health Service).
• understands the special characteristics of studying at university of applied sciences.
• identifies his/her goals and strengths, and learns to make choices.
• knows the structure of his/her degree curriculum, and can plan his/her on PSP (Personal Study Plan) and update it in the Peppi system.
• knows how to search for work placement and international exchange related information to plan his/her studies.
• recognizes the basics and characteristics of his/her study field.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
No prerequisites.
This course is included in Keys to Studies and Career module, which is one of the Haaga-Helia key competence courses.
Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study
Various implementation methods are offered during the academic year. For degree students, the primary method of study is the contact/online teaching of their own guidance counselor.
It is not possible to complete a demonstration on the Introduction to Studies course, as the purpose of the course is to support students in their orientation to studies.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.
The course is graded pass/fail.
To pass the course, you are required participate actively, complete all the course tasks with a passing grade and complete a guidance discussion with your guidance counsellor.
This course is included in the Keys to Studies and Career module. To complete the Keys to Studies and Career module, you are required to complete the course Introduction to Studies (2 ects) and three other courses (3 ects) from this module based on your own preference and interest.