•   Introduction to Studies STU014HH1AE-3001 18.08.2025-15.05.2026  2   (CONTACT, ...) +-
    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.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's Bachelor's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of Sustainable Tourism and Event Management students.Guidance Counsellor is Sari Sinisalmi-Airila.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Materials in Moodle

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exam

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.08.2025 - 15.05.2026

    Learning assignments

    The course includes mandatory learning assignments that must be submitted via Moodle.

    Enrollment

    11.08.2025 - 15.08.2025

    Content scheduling

    On-campus teaching during period 1 every week. Teaching also takes place during period 4 on Spring 2026 semester. The schedule will be announced by December 2025 at the latest. A more detailed, themed schedule can be found in Moodle. Teaching sessions last 45-90 minutes. Location: Porvoo Campus.

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    • BLENDED
    • REE2PC1
    • REE1PC1
    Alternative learning methods

    It is not possible to complete the course using other learning methods, as its purpose is to support students in orienting themselves to their studies.

    Teachers

    Sari Sinisalmi-Airila

    Seats

    15 - 50

    Further information

    The course is graded on a Pass/Fail scale. A passing grade requires the successful completion of the course assignments and attendance."

    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 50%, the course is failed.

    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.

    Degree Programme

    STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    1.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5