Professional development (5ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the study environment and the study and guidance practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The student knows the structure of the curriculum and is able to work on their personal study plan based on it. The student identifies strengths and development areas related to their own learning. The student has the skills for goal-oriented career planning and the development of their professional skills. The student knows how to use their language and communication skills to continuously develop their thinking and expertise. The student knows how to work in a group and is able to present their learning process and competence orally. The student knows how to work in an information technology environment related to studying.

Content

- preparing of and reflecting on a personal development plan
- the study environment and key instructions and rules of expert training (osaajakoulutus)
- guidance and study practices, learning and study skills, curricula, study planning and personal study plan (HOPS)
- industry-specific working life information
- the basics of information acquisition
- communicating about studying and your own learning plan
- oral communication and work community skills
- Metropolia's information systems, which are central to studies
- reflection of own learning