Curricula

Objectives

In this course (1 ETCS), we will look at how to navigate Finnish university life. Once you have finished the course, you will have a better understanding of what studying at a Finnish university is like. The course is an open online course, and the material is divided into five (5) chapters.

Competencies for the course are mentioned below;

Learning to learn:You develop critical and analytical mindset that helps you to study and review existing knowledge in the light of relevant learning resources and learning methods; you to acquire new knowledge; and develops your intellectual capabilities to seek conclusions and draw inferences in various contexts.

Proactive development:You develop solutions in the light of current as well as anticipated situations and challenges in business by applying knowledge, critical reasoning and analytical skills. You ensure that these solutions are feasible, relevant, creative, user-friendly, and sustainable as well as underline active cooperation among different actors.

Enrollment options
Sign up for the course to create an account. See the enrollment steps below.
For Aalto University students: In order to receive 1 ECTS, enroll also on the LC-7010 Finland Studies MOOC course on SISU.

Link to the course;
https://openlearning.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=255§ion=1

Content

Course content

The Finnish education system with a focus on the higher education system
The key elements of studying at a Finnish university
Studying in a foreign language in a diverse community
Student well-being and study support
Student life and activities

Time and location

Self paced and online

This is outsources online course, the course is self paced meaning that you can accomplish the ECTS at your own pace.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material at the MOOC-platform for the course at:
https://openlearning.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=255&lang=fi

Teaching methods

Online learning on the MOOC platform

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam, passing the course demands verification of learning obtained from the MOOC-platform i.e., screenshot of accomplish course.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

1 ECTS is equal to 27 working hours

Online learning (reading, exercises, peer feedback) 27 hours

Content scheduling

Self-paced online learning, no deadlines set for proceeding

Further information for students

Passing the course demands verification of learning obtained from the MOOC-platform, in this course an screen shot from the course completion should be submitted at moodle Future of Work and Finland Studies MOOC certificates workspace within IB general space, the link is also provided.

https://moodle.jamk.fi/course/view.php?id=9568

The assessment dates are mentioned, the assessment are performed semester wise, after the review of certificates, the grades will be transferred to the Peppi

15 December
15 May

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The course is an online offering from Aalto university, therefore to pass the course you are required to upload the certificate of the completion of the course in Future of Work and Finland Studies. You can complete the course at your own pace, after the completion of the course, you are required to submit the certificate to the Moodle workspace mentioned below (enrollment key: Finland).

The link to the course is given below:

https://moodle.jamk.fi/course/view.php?id=9568