Integration into the Finnish Society (2cr)

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General information

Enrollment: 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 09.02.2026 - 20.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Face-to-face

Unit: School of Business

Campus: Main Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 60

Degree programmes: Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business; Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

Teachers: Paul Abbey

Teacher in charge: Alison Doolittle

Groups: ZJAHTG25S1
Avoin AMK, Tiko, amk-väylä, BIT, tradenomi amk; HBI25S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business; ZJA26KH
Avoin amk, lita; HKV26KDIBM
Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management; HTG25S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology; MTM25S1
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

Course: ZW00BS75

Realization has 18 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 31 h 30 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Wed 14.01.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 21.01.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 28.01.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 04.02.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 11.02.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 18.02.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 04.03.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 11.03.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 18.03.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 25.03.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 01.04.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 08.04.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 15.04.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 22.04.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 29.04.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 06.05.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 13.05.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila
Wed 20.05.2026 time 16:15 - 18:00 (1 h 45 min)	Integration into the Finnish Society ZW00BS75-3012	R35FK14 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Execution methods

Weekly lectures, individual meetings. The videos can be watched individually. All the other activities happen during in-class hours.

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

Materials

All course materials provided by the integration specialists. The course is taught by Paul Abbey, one of those specialists.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student passes the course by completing the items of assessment and joining the lectures.