Studies and Information Acquisition
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIP0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Frank, Kristina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | T-IB-1-1 | 2010-08-30 – 2010-12-17 | Camilla Harald | English | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19 |
| 12 | T-IB-1-2 | 2010-08-30 – 2010-12-17 | Kristina Frank | English | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will get familiar with the functions of VAMK, University of Applied Sciences, the learning environment and learning community as well as the professional image of his/her own field. The student will learn the structure of his degree programme and its requirement and draws up his/her own study plan. The student will learn to use various information services. The student will commit to the studies, take responsibility for his/her work, and learn to evaluate his/her work and achievements, and plan the studies with future working life in mind.
Student's Workload
Total work 54 h of which 26 h scheduled and 28 h autonomous studies
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites are reqired.
Contents
The learning environment at VAMK, University of Applied Sciences, and the support services (Winha, IT-systems, study guidance and students’ financial aid; health care and sports, international affairs services, virtual studies, library and information services, and the Student’s Union. The student's own degree programme (incl. specialised professional studies) and study methods, job descriptions in the field. Starting interview and appraisal discussion. Information about the studies abroad e.g. the choice of courses and also about the practical training period abroad.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Student’s guide, IT basics, the homepage of VAMK and the material produced by the library.
Other material supplied by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, drawing up the study plan, guidance discussions based on the plan. Group activities and assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Pass=Drawing up one’s personal study plan, IT- exercises, report. Active participation in starting interview and appraisal discussion. Assessment - pass/fail.
Assessment Methods
Assignments. Pass/Fail.