Orientation to Field and StudiesLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The students are aware of their work opportunities as well as the contents of their major and the degree programme. They know the key companies and actors in the field as well as their functions. The students master the key guidelines in their fields, for instance security guidelines, labor legislation etc. They know what being international means in their own field.

The students recognize their strenghts and aspects in need of development and they know how to develop their skills in learning and studying. The students can use the key programs in office tools. The students master the physical and social study environments as well as the key regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They also know how to plan their own study paths and how to ensure the progress of their studies. The students are familiar with the student services provided by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and know the key data systems with respect to their studies.

The student will be able to handle information appropriately, identify the most common information security threats and be prepared to meet the
requirements of working life in terms of information security skills.

The student will understand the principles of large language models and their advantages and disadvantages. They will be able to use AI in a
responsible and ethical way in learning, taking responsibility for the content of their own work and following good scientific practice.

Content

- work life related information in the field
- the key learning goals of the degree program
- induction to the key regulations and work practices in the field
- learning and study skills
- physical and social study environment
- key rules and regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- study practices
- curricula and planning studies
-student services, for instance, student office, student's union, student well fare, the library, data administration services, international services
- fundamentals of using office tool programs
- Basics of information security
- Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.