Introduction to StudiesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completing this course, students are familiar with their physical and social study environment. Students know the key guidelines, rules and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Students are familiar with the structure of the curriculum and know how they can plan their studies and the progress of their studies.

Students recognize their strengths and development targets and know how to develop their learning and studying skills.

Students are familiar with the student services as well as the key information systems of Metropolia.

Students are familiar with their career opportunities and know how they can improve their competence in international affairs.

Content

• requirements of studying in higher education, practices of studying at a university of applied sciences and the university of applied sciences as a learning community
• physical and social environment, safety
• services offered by Metropolia: guidance and counselling, student associations, wellbeing, library, information and communication technology services
• skills for study and learning
• curricula and planning of studies
• knowledge related to specific fields of work
• competence in international affairs: multiculturalism and international student exchange

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Completing the course with a pass grade requires that a student has met the objectives of the course as defined in the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completing the course with a pass grade requires that a student has met the objectives of the course as defined in the course implementation.