Gateway to Business StudiesLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

By the end of the course, students will:
• be familiar with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences academic regulations, student services, libraries and databases
• 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 principles of essential study skills for higher education; e.g. exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, referencing, time management and pay attention to the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments
• will be able to use a variety of sources and research methods
• have learned the importance of being able to communicate appropriately with administrative and academic staff
• know the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in class and improved their self-confidence
• have acquired collaborative team and group working skills

Content

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 programme both in Finland and a partner institution. Students acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.

Qualifications

English Language Proficiency

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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