Gateway to Business Studies (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• is familiar with their study environment and community, as well as their opportunities to participate in higher education community activities
• knows the key guidelines, rules, and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, along with the basics of artificial intelligence and data protection.
• recognises their strengths related to studying and professional skills, and is able to plan their studies in alignment with their career goals
• is aware of their employment opportunities and knows how to develop their competence
• is able to write a report, understand Metropolia's reporting practices, and gather information while properly citing sources
• is capable of preparing and delivering a well structured and illustrative oral presentation
• recognises the characteristics of different communication situations and is able to adapt to them appropriately.

Content

• Physical and social study environment
• Key guidelines and rules
• Basics of artificial intelligence and data protection
• Curricula and study planning
• Study skills
• Self-management and development of self-awareness
• Industry-specific knowledge of the job market
• Professional competency profile and career planning
* Reporting and source usage
* Text genres and formal style
* Planning and executing oral presentations
* Feedback interaction

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in, free time, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in free time, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.