National influencingLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Having served at least one term on the board of a student umbrella organisation, the student:
- is able to act in a goal-oriented manner in accordance with the action plan
- understands the processes of societal decision-making, perceive the places of timely influence and know how to create and promote influencing goals
- understands the organisational model of the student umbrella organisation, knows the Associations’ Act and how it affects the activities of the umbrella organisation
- knows how to hold meetings and understands the framework for statutory meetings set out in the Associations Act
- has networked with actors in the field of student organisations and with other stakeholders, including those influencing national policy-making
- sets objectives for their activities and manages their own time management
- is able to assess the strengths and areas for development of their activities and competences
- can inspire, encourage and support their team
- can measure and report on activities

Content

- Students serve on the board of a national student umbrella organisation for at least one term. Examples of umbrella organisations are SAMOK, OLL, the Engineering Students' Union and the Students of Business and Technology.
- National influence in student activities
- Project management in student activities
- Networking

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the objectives of the course on a satisfactory level.