Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet

By the end of the course, students will:
• know how to identify and analyse their own personal key skills and competencies and their personal strengths and weaknesses with regard to learning and self-development
• know the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments in English
• know the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• have learned how to communicate appropriately by email with administrative and academic staff in English
• know the principles of essential study skills for international higher education; e.g. studying and communicating in international groups and teams, collaborative team and group working skills, exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, academic writing, referencing, time management
• be able to use a variety of sources and research methods
• be familiar with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases

Sisältö

The course is designed as a building block or corner stone of the student’s business degree, preparing and equipping them for undergraduate study on an international degree programme both in Finland and at a partner institution. Students acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.
• Personal key skills and competencies with regard to learning and self-development
• Academic writing in English: planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments
• Basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English
• Appropriate internal communication in English with administrative and academic staff at home and abroad
• Study skills for international higher education; e.g. information acquisition, researching sources, academic writing, referencing sources, time management, working in international teams and groups, basics of intercultural communication, exam techniques, note-taking,
• Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases
1cr - Presentation Skills
2cr - Academic Writing
2cr - Professional, interpersonal and study skills

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Lisätiedot

Tuition in English