Siirry suoraan sisältöön

Orientaatio liiketalouden opintoihin (5 cr)

Code: LC00EG59-3008

General information


Enrollment

03.05.2021 - 27.08.2021

Timing

30.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalous

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics

Teachers

  • Louise Stansfield
  • Ilona Mäki
  • Ann-Sofie Shevlane

Teacher in charge

Suvi Moll

Groups

  • LXC21_B
    Half of LXC21 cohors present, GROUP B

Objective

The students will understand the importance of planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments in English. The student is able to research and use appropriate sources for year 1 assignments. The student recognizes the basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English. The students understands the principles of essential study skills for international higher education; studying and communicating in international groups and teams, collaborative team and group working skills, exams, note-taking, information acquisition, research, academic writing, referencing, time management.

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 degree programme both in Finland and at a partner institution.

Personal key skills and competencies with regard to learning and self-development.

Academic writing in English: planning, organising, drafting, writing and editing accurate, clear and well-presented academic assignments.

Basics of how to structure and give effective oral presentations in English.

Appropriate internal communication in English with administrative and academic staff at home and abroad.

Study skills for international higher education; e.g. information acquisition, researching sources, academic writing, referencing sources, time management, working in international teams and groups, exam techniques, note-taking.

Location and time

The course is split into 2 sessions a week.

Seminar = a session with your own study group working with the lecturer or Study Coordinator
Friday = auditorium session for all 4 Gateway groups in year 1 with Study Coordinators and guest speakers

Please follow the schedule closely to see what you are doing at the different times.

Materials

Bailey Stephen Academic writing: a handbook for international students Routledge
(Shelves 001 in Myyrmäki 2015 edition available in Laurea, 2018 in Haaga-Helia. Also available as an e-book in EBSCOhost)

Cameron Sheila 2016 The business student’s handbook skills for study and employment Sixth edition
(2009 edition is still available in our library and also as an ebook in Dawsonera)

Cottrell Stella 2013 The Study Skills Handbook 4th edition Palgrave Macmillan

McMillan Kathleen, Weyers Jonathan 2009 The Smarter Study Skills Companion 2nd edition Pearson Prentice Hall


Some older editions of Study Skills books are still on the library shelves. All are useful.

Please also see the additional reading list and recommended websites for academic writing and presentation skills given later in the course and posted in the appropriate OMA folder.

Teaching methods

The course will include a variety of methodologies; lectures, guest lectures, seminars, class discussions, presentations, individual and group work and writing assignments. Students are expected to participate actively in the lectures and seminars throughout the semester.

In some cases, this course works in cooperation with other courses; for example academic writing makes use of assignments in other courses. Presentation skills ties in with many other courses this semester.

You will complete individual assignments and observe the deadlines for these.

Employer connections

Guest speakers will include alumni and representatives from student unions.

Exam schedules

As this is a skills based course, there is no traditional end?of?course exam. Your grade will reflect your ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice in the written assignments and oral presentations. This course includes a lot of individual work. However, being a supportive member of the class and contributing to a positive class atmosphere in your own study group and in the wider Metropolia Business School learning community is encouraged.

See the separate assessment criteria for the academic writing/ presentation/ writing / PDP assignments.

You need to pass all components of the course.
As there is no resit, you must discuss with the course lecturer(s) if you miss a component, as you will need to complete it at some stage to receive a course grade.

Student workload

The course is 5 credits which equals 130 hours of work for you.
This has been allocated approximately as follows:

Contact or online classes/lectures and project consultations 40 hours
PDP and community exercise(s) 20 hours
Academic writing assignment & related research 50 hours
Presentation preparation & delivery, exercise 20 hours

Content scheduling

Please follow the schedule posted in OMA Admin folder closely as changes may occur.

Further information

The course is designed to be a building block or corner stone of your business degree, preparing and equipping you for undergraduate study on an international programme in Finland and a partner institution. During the course, you will acquire the basic tools for personal development on academic, business and interpersonal levels.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas.The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks.The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models.The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations.The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation criteria for the various exercises will be given

PDP / community exercises 40%
Writing assignments 40%
Presentation skills and assignment 20%