Study Guide

Objective

You know how to study purposefully to develop your own professional growth and professional know-how.
You know how to choose the most suitable study methods and know how to reach the degree objective.
You know how to act according to the policies and rules of working life.
You know how to apply the ethical principles of your own subject field in different situations.
You know how to strengthen your employment skills.
You know how to market your skills and competence to the employer.

Content

Being a student at a university of applied sciences:
What is XAMK like in terms of studying community and learning environment?
What is your personal career and study plan?
What kind of a learner are you and how do you develop your study skills?
How do you make your internal entrepreneurship support your goals?

Professional know-how and ethical principles:
What are the national and international operating environments, procedures and the rules of the workplace?
What are the ethical principles of the profession and how to apply them to your work?

Preparation for working life:
What are your own professional strengths and employment skills and how do you use them in your personal networks?
How do you apply for a job?
What kinds of post-graduate study opportunities are there?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the weekly schedule. There are two parts in this course, Academic writing is held by English teacher.
Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.

Exam schedules

Check Exam Calendar at Moodle Professional Growth-course

Student workload

135 h, of which 60 hours are worked in a classroom. Homeworks, exam preparations and report writing takes the rest of the time.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All tasks are done. You know how our university functions and you know about ethical requirements both at school and in working life.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Lectures and reports. Attending to lectures and materials in Moodle. Assignments in Moodle.
To be settled at the course kick off.