The aim of the course is to provide a solid basis for successfully conducting studies at Haaga-Helia. Learning at Haaga-Helia is based on proactivity, sharing knowledge and cooperation with the industry. Upon completion of the course, the student has tools for team and project work, academic writing and professional presentations and he/she is familiar with the concept of entrepreneurial mindset.
Upon completion of the course, the student is familiar with
• professional presentation skills
• the rules for academic writing
• research ethics
• team and project work
• entrepreneurial mindset
Contents
• Video presentation
• The Haaga-Helia standard for short/long report
• Team roles
• Project work
• Entrepreneurship
Execution methods
Virtual course with interactive elements. Quizzes and written assignments.
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for the recognition and validation of prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
He/she possesses basic academic writing skills, but needs supervision in order to produce a coherent text in correct style. He/she is able to give a basic video presentation. He/she shows some understanding for team roles and project work as well as entrepreneurship.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
He/she possesses good academic writing skills and is able to produce a coherent text in correct style. He/she is able to give a coherent video presentation at an adequate level. He/she has good understanding for team roles and project work as well as entrepreneurship.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
He/she possesses excellent academic writing skills and is able to produce a coherent text in professional style. He/she is able to give a video presentations at a professional level. He/she has a profound understanding for team roles and project work as well as entrepreneurship.