Gateway to Business Studies (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows his physical and social study environment and opportunities to participate in the activities of the higher education community. The student is familiar with basic principles of sustainable development. The student knows the most important instructions, rules and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

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

Content

* Physical and social study environment
* Most important instructions, rules and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Metropolia code of conduct
* 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 and ethical behaviour 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.

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.