Study Guide

Objective

The students deepen their understanding of business and the related concepts and learn about entrepreneurial behavior. The students can communicate both in writing and speaking in higher education business studies and can produce clear and structured speech and writing about business-related topics. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Content

The course introduces entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial behavior, such as networking and self-branding. The course lets the students practice communication in different kinds of situations. The course focuses on developing the skills needed in higher education studies. The Finnish language studies in the course focus on increasing knowledge of business terminology and deepening the students’ understanding of the grammatical structures of Finnish.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.