Finland Studies MOOC (1 cr)
Code: ZZ00CK39-3003
General information
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 01.05.2025
Timing
26.08.2024 - 01.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jay Panjwani
Groups
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HBI23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
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HBI22S1Degree Programme in International Business
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HBI24S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Objective
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
Location and time
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.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
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 schedules
No exam, passing the course demands verification of learning obtained from the MOOC-platform i.e., screenshot of accomplish course.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
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
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
Assessment criteria, approved/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