Study Guide

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Materials

Material is provided in Learn

Teaching methods

We study according to the annual schedule

If you wish to speed up your studies, agree an individual schedule.

Employer connections

Meetings with real worklife connections and RDI-prjects

Exam schedules

No exam, annual deadlines and tasks

International connections

International visitors when ever possible

Student workload

Total 135 h
- Active participation
- Given tasks
- Discussions
- Personal study meetings

Content scheduling

Autumn 2023 2 etc
Spring 2024 1 etc
Autumn 2024 - Spring 2025 1 etc
Autumn 2025 - Spring 2026 1 etc

Further information

juho.rajala@xamk.fi

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Autumn 2023
- Orientation week and Personal Study Plan (PSP)
- Active participation
- Some tasks (Check Learn)

Spring 2024
- Active participation
- CV
- Tasks