Study And Working Skills
Code: COM1TF010A *)
Scope: 5 ects (135 h)
Timing: PART 1,1st semester (3ects); PART 2, 3rd semester (2 ects)
Language: English
Curriculum: DIG2015
Course level: core studies
Course type: compulsory
*) The course is divided into the two groups both them holding an own extension in course code. However, groups are kept in one and there is one implementation jointly.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the students
• can use Haaga-Helia’s student services and independently search for the information they need for their studies
• know the structure of their studies and the courses included in them
• can lead their own actions so that they progress in their studies according to the objectives set by the Ministry of Culture And Education i.e. completing 60 ects in an academic year and graduating within the 3,5 years’ norm time
• can operate constructively in their studying community, plan their professional future, evaluate their own strengths and development needs in order to make right choices to support their study process
• can determine their interests and targets for their career development being aware of the realistic opportunities the field has to offer. The students can pitch themselves to the labor market and build their contact network in a global working environment.
Contents, PART 1 (3ects, 1st semester)
Lessons
• orientation days (compulsory attendance)
• student services at Haaga-Helia (e.g. students’ affairs office, health care, HELGA, library)
• student exchange
• start-up school
• the contents of the curriculum
• creating a Personal Study Plan (PSP) with the Personal Study Advisor (PSA)
• Learning environment: systems and efficient studying
• Plagiarism
• Work ergonomy
Assignments
Assignments on the course are centered on doing the personal study plan (HOPS), tutoring with your personal advisor and other issues informed on lessons.
Contents, PART 2 (2ects, 3rd semester)
• The Union of Professional Business Graduates in Finland (a representative)
• meeting with the Academic Advisor (curriculum update, 60 ects situation, Double Degree)
• CV/ LinkedIn updates (Timo Lampikoski)
• alumni’s presentations
• 6-7th semester students’ presentations
• PSP updates with the PSA
Starting level and linkage with other courses
No prerequisites.
Course material
PSP forms, MyNet, TRAL-website, Moodle.
Working life connections
The Union of Professional Business Graduates in Finland (Tradenomiliitto, TRAL), alumni, The Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät).
Learning methods
The learning methods of this course are the following:
• contact lessons
• independent studies
• individual discussions with the Personal Study Advisors.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Not applicable.
International dimension
Briefings on student exchange and Double Degree.
Assessment criteria
All the individual assignments specified by the lecturer must be completed in order to pass the course. See Moodle for details. Evaluation: PASS(H) / FAIL(0).
Course teachers
Taija Hämäläinen and Seppo Karisto
Pasila Campus
English
23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
16.08.2021 - 20.08.2021
Taija Hämäläinen, Seppo Karisto
15 - 25
BITE Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
0.00 cr
0.00 cr
H-5