Introduction to Business Studies
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BQ75 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2025-W |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Liedes, Pia |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, the student will have good readiness for higher education studies. They will be familiar with the business administration curriculum, learning environment, and information systems. The student will be able to write assignments following VAMK's writing guidelines. They will know how to search for, evaluate, and use information in their assignments. The students will take responsibility for their own learning and be aware of the possibilities and limitations of artificial intelligence in their studies.
Student's Workload
Contact teaching 40 h
Independent work 95 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
none
Contents
Orientation with Group Instructor 1 ECTS
• Study guidance, career and international services and library services
• Personal Study Plan (PSP): Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure
• Study skills and ethics
Communication Studies 1 ECTS
• Writing skills and information retrieval for higher education students
• Reflecting on one's communication profile
• Text genres and styles
IT Skills 3 ECTS
• Digital tools, including Moodle and Pakki
• Spreadsheet calculations
• Presentation graphics
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
VAMK's writing and referencing guidelines, other current materials specified by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lectures ad exercises
Assessment Criteria
Pass / fail