The student who completes this course (or has acquired equivalent competence) is able to succeed in Haaga-Helia studies by:

• Use M365 productivity applications independently, and with others.
• Act responsibly according to data security and -protection practices
• Create accessible Office documents according to Haaga-Helia reporting standards
• Utilize AI tools appropriately in Haaga-Helia studies.

This course belongs to Haaga-Helia Key Competencies for all degrees.
Completing Introduction to Digital Learning Environments (1 cr) is strongly encouraged.

Contents of the course:

Powerpoint
Basic use of PowerPoint, Slide Master, Smart art.

Word
Haaga-Helia Word document templates, advanced layout settings, section breaks

Excel end-project
Basic and versatile functions (if, lookup), charts, tables

Student
- Can create, edit, and save files using Microsoft 365 tools
- Is able to share files with different permissions
- Masters basic concepts of data security and data protection
- Knows the concept of Artificial Intelligence tools

Student
- Knows how to independently use office tools to speed up work tasks.
- Is able to act securely while respecting data protection.
- Knows the basic concepts of systems and web applications.
- Understands when Artificial Intelligence tools can be used in studies

Student
- Is able to apply tools for practical tasks.
- Knows the risks of your network environment and knows how to protect your files and folders.
- Know the basics of systems and application procedures.
- Can apply Artificial Intelligence tools appropriately according to Haaga-Helia regulations

To complete the course assignments, you must install Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint desktop applications on your computer. Their browser based online versions are not sufficient.

The course material is based on English versions of Microsoft Office Word, Excel ja PowerPoint applications that is provided on the Microsoft Support website.
Course material is created for Windows operating system versions. Mac users are not fully supported. You are encouraged to actively search for instructions for your own computer type.

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.