Integration into the Finnish SocietyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: HBII1000
Credits
2 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Paul Abbey
Objective
By completing this informative course you will gain information about living in Finland, its culture, habits and practices in order to be able to integrate to the society. You will understand how Finnish society functions and you will be capable of acting as a part of the society.
You will understand how to get employed in Finland. You will have a clear understanding of your own situation and a personal plan for integration to the society.
Content
New in Finland
Studying and working in Finland
Possibilities after studies
The Finnish system
Life in Finland, part 1
Services in Finland
Life in Finland, part 2
Qualifications
-
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Student passes the course by completing the items of assessment and joining the lectures.
Materials
All course materials provided by the integration specialists. The course is taught by Paul Abbey, one of those specialists.
Timing
12.02.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Paul Abbey
Groups
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HKV24KDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
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YBB24VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objectives
By completing this informative course you will gain information about living in Finland, its culture, habits and practices in order to be able to integrate to the society. You will understand how Finnish society functions and you will be capable of acting as a part of the society.
You will understand how to get employed in Finland. You will have a clear understanding of your own situation and a personal plan for integration to the society.
Content
New in Finland
Studying and working in Finland
Possibilities after studies
The Finnish system
Life in Finland, part 1
Services in Finland
Life in Finland, part 2
Teaching methods
Weekly face-to-face lectures, group work and integration videos.
The lectures will be at the main campus (Rajakatu 35).
The primary mode of delivery is going to be based on in-class activities on campus, and the lectures might be recorded to support opportunities for 24/7 learning. The in-class activities deepen the learning in the forms of tutorials, individual and group work, reflections and guidance.
Further information for students
The course implementation for the Post-Graduate Diploma in IBM students
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Student passes the course by completing the items of assessment and joining the lectures.
Prerequisites
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