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Living and Working in Finland (4 cr)

Code: II10054-3001

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
Riitta Hyttinen
Teacher in charge
Riitta Hyttinen
Groups
IINS22
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2022
Course
II10054

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of the course is to help you understand the Finnish society, and to improve your chances of becoming member of it as quickly as possible. Ex-pat students have a better chance of integration and employment when they gain a good understanding of how the new society works.

Content

Topics discussed during the course explain how the Finnish society works and tell the story of Finland:

-Finnish history
-Development and structure of Finnish society
-Values, laws and democratic principles
-Rights and obligations in terms of an individual
-Finnish way of life and everyday practices
-Rules of working life and Finnish work culture
-Career advice for recruitment and employment opportunities

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