10.1.3 DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDY ENTITIES AND COURSES

HB10 FOUNDATION OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SKILLS (15 ECTS Credits)

Objectives

The student will be able to appreciate social and international changes and to grasp the main
aims of the polytechnic. These aims are based on the belief that people are active learners and
can be influential forces in the professional world. The overall aim of the course is to provide the
students with an introduction to the polytechnic itself and to polytechnic studies, to equip them
with professional skills, and to give them an understanding of the foundations on which
professional growth is built.

Objectives
The student will become familiar with the practices and procedures of his/her own institute, with the Study Programme, and with Laurea Polytechnic as a whole. The intention is to encourage and enable the student to become a self-motivated learner and to make for the student use of the opportunities available at Laurea.

Content
Familiarisation with the workings of the Institute 1 CR:
Main Features of Polytechnic Studies, General Information about the Institute and Studies at Laurea

Familiarisation with the workings of Laurea Polytechnic 1 CR: Philosophy behind a Multidisciplinary Polytechnic / Close Contacts between Laurea and Professional World / Regional Development / Organisational Structure of Laurea: Methods, Practices, Services / Laureamko Association (Laureamko Ry)

Method
Lectures, Assignment

Semester
Term 1

Objectives
The student will improve his/her ability to carry out various operations using the computer. The student will learn to produce documents and written material using Windows.

Content
Windows / Utility Programmes / Basics of Word Processing / How to Manipulate and Edit Files

Method
Appropriate exercises, examination

Semester
Term 1

Objectives
The student will learn about statistical methods.

Content
Main principles of a statistical study/ Statistical Dependency / Statistical Decision-making / Introduction of Statistics Programs

Method
Exercises, examination

Semester
Term 4

Objectives
The student will improve his/her verbal and written communication skills.

Content
Practical Exercises and Assignments / Producing Written and Oral Reports / Revision of Linguistic Norms

Method
Lectures, exercises

Semester
Term 1

Objectives
The student will learn about project work.

Content
Planning, Executing and Completing a Project / Tools and Methods

Method
Lectures, exercise how to plan a project

Semester
Term 2

Objectives
The student will gain an insight into the rapid changes taking place in the professional world and in work ethics. The student will learn to analyse the direction in which his or her business or profession is moving and to appreciate the impact changes have on how the operations of the organisation. The student will develop an investigative and a flexible approach to work.

Content
Changing Nature of Work and Professional World / Economic and Social Impact of Globalisation and Changes in the Structure of the Society / Changes in Business Practice: Values and Ethics of Professional World, Principle of Putting a Client First, Internal Entrepreneurship, Emphasis on Quality / Investigative and Flexible Approach to Work, Being in Control of Knowledge and Realising the Value of Knowledge, Life-Long Learning, Learning to Be Part of Team, Information Sourcing Skills

Method
Lectures, Workshops, Assignments

Semester
Term 2

Objectives
The student will come to see learning as a process. His or her professional expertise and ability to make a critical assessment of theoretical and practical knowledge will improve. The student will learn to explain his or her points of view in written form.

Method
The student must write an essay on the course and participate in evaluating the paper at a feedback discussion.

Semester
Term 2