Study Guide

Objective

The courses of supervision consist of four independent sub-courses; As a Orietation to Studies 2 ECTS, Career Planning 1 ECTS, Marketing Your Own Competence 1 ECTS, Towards Working Life 1 ECTS. During the part-time courses, the student receives information, advice and guidance to support the planning of their studies. Students learn to evaluate the development of their knowledge and skills. The course supports the management of the student's individual development curve in learning and work, as well as the development of decision-making and career management skills. The student also learns to follow general working life practices and becomes familiar with the rules of the working life.

Orientation to Studies 2 cr
- you know how to use the services and learning environments offered to you by the university of applied sciences
- you know the curriculum and methods of your own training
- you know the actors in the guidance of your own education and you are able to seek guidance from the right people in connection with your studies
- you know the activities and services of POKA
- take responsibility for your own ability to study, well-being and coping
- you group into a student community and contribute to a good study atmosphere
- you know the degree rules of Karelia University of Applied Sciences
- you are familiar with the principles and practices of recognizing and recognizing prior learning (AHOT)
- you take responsibility for your own studies and for keeping your personal study plan (HOPS) up to date
- you take care of your own study ability
- you know the development discussion as part of your working life practices

Content

-Familiarization with the curriculum and familiarization with the teaching implementation practices
- use of computer networks, Karelia.fi, study guide, PAKKI, PEPPI, TUUDO, ATOMI, Moodlerooms, Outlook (e-mail and calendar), rules of procedure, Teams, EXAM, intranet.
- studying at the university, sectoral information, language information, study guidance, study curators, YTHS, parish, international services and student union POKA
- degree rules, general policies and rules of the game, and general and sectoral competencies
- library and information services, data acquisition
- development of a personal study plan (HOPS)
- student well-being, presentation of VIP student activities and VIP selection
- study skills, study styles and strategies
- studying in groups, teams, pair work, projects
- self-direction, life management, time management and stress management
- development discussion

Location and time

Wärtsilä campus, classes according to your group's schedule.

Materials

Course materials distributed during the course.

Teaching methods

The student becomes familiar with student services, learning environments, study guidance, as well as the student's responsibilities and rights. Additionally, the course covers student well-being, study skills, time management, and the creation of a personal study plan.

The course includes general information and lectures related to studies, as well as independent and group work.

Introduction to Library Services. The student is familiar with Karelia library´s services and knows how to use them in their studies.
This course is mandatory for all business administration students.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Accepted performance includes attending general information and course lessons, completing assignments in accordance with the instructions and returning them in the given schedule, and having an income discussion with the teacher-tutor during the fall semester.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected