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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (Laurea Kerava, tiko), NTE13SN

Learning concept at Laurea

Universities of applied sciences have three tasks set by law: research and development, regional development, and
pedagogy. The effective integration of these three tasks has been seen as one of the keys to the successful
completion of Laurea's statutory duties. The aim for Laurea is to produce competent graduates who become
research-oriented developers of their work and their fields. A further aim is to develop and renew labour market
competence through research and to produce innovations that make use of multidisciplinary competence to have an
impact on our surroundings.

Laurea's learning concept is embodied in the Learning by Developing model, which has been rewarded by the
Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council. The objective of learning is competence, which is visible as new ways
and means of working, and which allows for renewal of the labour market and the field. Learning by Developing
takes place in workplace-oriented projects in which students, lecturers, workplace experts and customers work
together to develop innovative solutions.

Students are seen as partners who, as their competence develops, are able to take on increasing responsibility and
make use of their creativity to complete research and development tasks. Students acquire competence in learning
environments comprising diverse workshops and labs. Professional competence is constructed out of the integrated
combination of empirical data, a deep understanding of it, and skills in doing and handling situations. Working
together to build knowledge-based skills leads to competence that allows students to manage diverse situations in
the constantly changing world of work.

Learning at Laurea progresses through an orientation of skills. Scientific data is significant as a tool. Learning directs
students to process knowledge and to select ethically significant knowledge that can be utilised and applied in
development projects that correspond to their degrees. Laurea places importance on ensuring that students grow
into skilled experts who can renew the labour market. Workplace-oriented development projects as learning
environments allow for genuine learning, the construction of partnership networks, the application of meaningful
experiences and the development of creativity and research orientation. In the work-oriented development projects,
individuals and the target community develop their competence together. In addition, they generate new knowledge
for developing and reforming the labour market.

Learning environments

The aim of the learning environment is to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes while supporting the
generation and development of new competence. Laurea's learning environments utilise internal and external
networks and are in constant interaction with the workplace. Regional influence increases through communities and
the networks that they form. Students use projects to learn the basics of networking, social skills and communication
with experts in the field. Students grow into developers by carrying out development tasks and by interacting in
competence networks.
Practical applications of learning environments include initiatives and projects that form innovation environments for
the community, as well as various operating spaces designed for learning and development, competence hubs and
development labs.

The student's role and responsibility in learning

In Laurea’s work-oriented research and development projects, the concept of partnership implies cooperation
between teachers, experts from the labour market and students. The cooperation is based on responsible
commitment to the development project. Studying at Laurea requires critical thinking, problem-solving skills, self-
directiveness, a proactive attitude and cooperation skills from students. The studies place a focus on an
independent attitude. In development projects, all participants are seen as learners, because the projects aim to
produce change and generate something new. Partnership also means mutual respect and appreciation for diverse
skills. The progress of the development project requires sharing competence and building new competence out of
different areas of expertise. Students participate as partners who build their competence by obtaining new tools and
by taking part in various research and development initiatives.
The teacher's role at Laurea

The teacher's role in development projects can be described as that of an expert, a participant and a pedagogical
leader. The teacher cannot transfer competence to students but guides the student's learning process.Depending on
their roles, Laurea's teachers are both researchers and developers, influencers in regional development, and
pedagogues. Teachers who work as researchers publish reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of development
projects as reformers and developers of competence in the labour market. As a developer, a teacher is responsible
for ensuring the progress of a development project.

Structure of the curriculum

Laurea’s curricula are based on themes and study units. A theme refers to a wider competence area that typically
requires that a student master several study units within the subject area. The contents of the themes and study
units cover the core vocational competence in the field. Annual themes form an umbrella for studies from the
perspective of increased professional growth. The curriculum contains the nationally defined generic competences
(see Table 1) as part of the objectives set for the themes or study units. Mastering the generic competences
ensures vocational education that meets the requirements set for the level to be obtained at universities of applied
sciences, and mastering the themes builds competence needed in working life.

Table 1. National generic Competences (Arene 2010)

Generic competences Description of the competence, bachelor level
LEARNING COMPETENCE • is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s
competence and learning style orientation
• is able to retrieve and analyze information and
evaluate it critically
• is capable of taking responsibility for
collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in
teams
ETHICAL COMPETENCE • is able to take responsibility for one’s own
actions and for the consequences of these
actions
• is able to work according to the ethical principles
of the subject field
• is able to take other people into account in one’s
actions
• is able to apply the principles of equality
• is able to apply the principles of sustainable
development
• is capable of social influencing using one’s know-
how and based on ethical values
WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE • is able to operate as a member of a work
community
• is able to operate in communicative and
interactive situations in working life
• is able to utilize information and communications
technology in one’s subject field
• knows the working life in one’s subject field and
is able to create personal contacts in working life
and to operate in professional networks
• is capable of decision making in unpredicted
situations
• is ableto apply the principles of organizational
management and leadership in working life and
has abilities for supervision tasks
• possesses entrepreneurial skills
INNOVATION COMPETENCE
• is able to conduct research, development and
innovation projects applying the existing
knowledge and methods of the field
• is able to work in projects
• is capable of creative problem solving and
development of working methods
• is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and
profitable solutions
INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE • possesses communicative competence
necessary for one’s work and for professional
development in the subject field
• is able to operate in a multicultural environment
• takes into account the effects of and
opportunities for internationalization development
in one’s own field

Competence evaluation

Competence evaluation is based on the objectives described in the curriculum. These objectives define the
requirements that students have to meet to achieve their degree titles. Competence evaluation shows how well the
set objectives have been met. On the one hand, competence is seen as knowledge, skills and values, and on the
other hand, as experience. Evaluation through development projects looks at an individual's and the project
community's learning, the progress and significance of different processes, and the results achieved.Study units are
evaluated on a numerical scale of 0 to 5 or on a pass/fail (H/0) basis. The evaluations apply criteria developed for
evaluating the competence of students at the beginning of their studies and at graduation (see Table 2). The
evaluation criteria for each study unit are given in the study unit's syllabus.

Table 2. Evaluation criteria for initial stage and graduation stage students

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS GRADUATION STAGE
STUDENTS

EXCELLENT • Apply professional concepts • Apply professional concepts
expertly. expertly and extensively, and
grade 5 manage the big picture.
• Comply with occupational safety • Develop occupational safety of
Students are able to: instructions responsibly and their operating environment.
independently. • Develop operating methods by
• Justify activities using research comparing, combining and
knowledge. selecting research knowledge.
• Work independently and take • Work independently and
initiatives in line with objectives. innovatively in line with objectives.
Operations are often flexible, Activities are mostly creative,
systematic, development-oriented, focused on developing the
creative and active. workplace and distinctly
• Select the appropriate professional.
techniques and models for • Select, combine and develop
activities, and justify the choices. appropriate techniques and models
• Act in customer-oriented ways for activities.
and according to the situation. • Take initiatives and act
• Promote group activities. responsibly in customer relations,
• Able to critically apply ethical and understand the meaning of
principles in the subject field in customer relationships for the big
one's conduct and tasks. picture.
• Develop and renew activities of
multidisciplinary teams.
• Critically apply ethical principles
in the subject field in complex and
unanticipated situations.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS GRADUATION STAGE
STUDENTS

GOOD • Apply professional concepts • Apply professional concepts
systematically. expertly.
grade 3 • Apply occupational safety • Take care of occupational safety
instructions in their activities. for themselves and the work
Students are able to: • Justify, compare and analyse community, and perceive
their activities using general development objects.
guidelines. • Select methods of operation in
• Able to cope independently in accordance with research
different tasks in each operating knowledge and guidelines.
environment. • Work systematically and critically
• Apply acquired techniques and in line with objectives in complex
models diversely. situations. Operations are often
• Act professionally in customer flexible, systematic, creative and
situations. active.
• Work in a group in line with • Select the appropriate
objectives. techniques and models for
• Justify their activities in activities, and justify the choices.
accordance with ethical principles. • Prioritise and maintain customer
relationships.
• Promote group activities.
• Critically apply ethical principles
in the subject field in one's conduct
and tasks.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
GRADUATION STAGE
STUDENTS

SATISFACTORY • Apply most important/individual • Apply professional concepts
and appropriate professional systematically.
grade 1 concepts, and indicate their • Comply with occupational safety
familiarity with the knowledge base. instructions responsibly and
Students are able to: • Act safely, although activities are independently.
often schematic/ experimental/ • Justify and analyse their
fumbling/ self-involved. activities using general guidelines
• Comply with rules and and in accordance with evidence-
intructions, and justify their based information.
activities using provided • Act professionally and
instructions. responsibly in unanticipated
• Act appropriately under guidance. customer and problem situations.
• Use acquired techniques and • Work independently in different
models. tasks in each operating
• Take customers into account in environment.
their actions. • Apply acquired techniques and
• Act as group members. models diversely
• Act in accordance with ethical • Act in customer-oriented ways
principles. and according to the situation, and
understand customer needs.
• Work in a group in line with
objectives.
• Act and justify their activities in
accordance with ethical principles.

Degree programme's quality evaluation and development

The quality of Laurea’s operations is monitored and developed with the quality assurance system (picture 1.). The
aim of the quality assurance system is e.g. to extensively guarantee the quality of education and of other activities,
systematically produce quality-related data for the development of the operations and to promote recognition of
insufficient quality.
Processes have been described as support for Laurea’s basic operations. The core process is the Learning by
Developing process, its implementation is supported by the Education process, the Strategy and Management
process and the HR process.
Strategy Implementation Plan, where the critical success factors and their indicators have been defined, functions
as a tool for monitoring and evaluating operations. Central indicators for a degree programme’s quality assurance
are e.g. progress of studies, learning through research and development, dropout rate, completion of studies and
development of compentence in graduating students. The results according to the indicators are discussed annually
and based on them the appropriate measures for the development of operations are defined.
Besides the data related to critical success factor indicators, Laurea also collects other feedback and evaluation
data in order to develop the quality of a degree programme. The degree programme specific curriculum is evaluated
annually. In addition to personnel also students and working life representatives take part in the evaluation.
Students’ most important channel of evaluating and developing operations is the student feedback system. Student
feedback system includes feedback questionnaires that measure the quality of education, student’s professional
growth and student wellbeing as well as immediate feedback. Collecting feedback data, its systematic processing
with students and personnel as well as versatile exploitation of the data enable continuous quality development in
education.
Students are actively involved in different development teams both on Laurea and local unit levels. Consultation
meetings between student union LAUREAMKO and the steering group are organised regularly. The aim of the
meetings is to take into account the students’ points of view in the development of the operations. The consultation
meetings are held both on Laurea and local unit levels. Student members participate also in Laurea’s internal audits
which are organised once an academic year. Through the internal audits students contribute to the quality
development of education and other operations.
Laureas curriculum as a part of the European Higher Education Area

Finnish higher education institutions have reformed their curricula in accordance with the creation of the European
Higher Education Area, i.e., the Bologna Process. The EU's strategic objectives regarding education also guide
education in Finland. The Bologna Process covers a total 46 of countries, including some outside the EU. The aim
of the Bologna Process is to establish a consistent, compatible and attractive Higher Education Area in Europe by
2010.
To promote the adoption of internationally understandable, comparable degrees, the process has created a system
based on two main cycles: undergraduate (Bachelor level) and graduate (Master level). Finland has adapted its
degree structure to align it with this European objective. In universities of applied sciences, the two-cycle degree is
implemented in a way that students obtain a first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree, after which they have the opportunity to
obtain a Master’s degree. The requirement for access to Master’s training is an undergraduate degree plus three
years’ work experience. The long-term objective is that approximately 20 per cent of Bachelor’s graduates will take a
Master’s degree.

Finnish universities of applied sciences adopted ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits
in 2005. In the ECTS, one academic year equals 60 credits. The ECTS is a student-centric system. It is based on
the student workload needed to achieve the targets set for each degree programme.
The curricula describe the learning outcomes and competence. From the point of view of promoting international
mobility, curricula must be internationally understandable. The aim of standardising the structures and learning
targets of degrees is to improve the conditions for mobility within and between higher education institutions during
the studies, and also in the workplace after graduation. In terms of the recognition and comparability of degrees
taken in different countries, it is important to link learning targets to concrete competence requirements and
definitions in the labour market.
Laurea’s competence-based curriculum takes into account the demands of the Common European Framework.
Studies are accumulated in the form of credits, and study units form larger modules. Competence is defined in terms
of the students’ learning outcomes. Currently resources are being directed towards further enhancing the ability of
the curriculum implementations to generate new competence and innovations for Laurea’s operating environment.
Sources:
The Bologna Process
http://www.minedu.fi/OPM/Koulutus/artikkelit/bologna/index.html

Global challenges and sustainable development in the curricula

The activities of the higher education institutions are based on responsibility, sustainable development and
understanding and appreciating diversity within the higher education community.
A suggested measure of the Strategy for the Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions is that the higher
education institutions will increase education and research cooperation based on national and international
networking in order to contribute to the attainment of the goals of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable
Development 2005-2014. Laurea’s curricula will be developed according to the Strategy for the Internationalisation
of Higher Education Institutions 2009-2015. Out of Laurea values sense of community and social responsibility
represent these perspectives most clearly. Moreover, ethical competence of the generic competences of university
of applied sciences degrees also means the ability to apply the principles of sustainable development in one’s own
work. Functioning in the globalising world requires the higher education institutions to critically consider the ethicality
of their operational principles.
The goal is that all Finnish degree programmes have at least 30 cr. of studies in foreign language in their curricula.
The local units proceed towards this goal gradually. In some degree programmes the goal has already been
reached. The goal is also to produce competence that enables participating in solving global problems and building
activities on an ethically sustainable foundation.
Source: http://www.minedu.fi/export/sites/default/OPM/Julkaisut/2009/liitteet/opm23.pdf?lang=fi

Operating environment

In future, the operating environment for nearly all fields of business information systems will focus on applied
technology. Company investments are increasingly directed towards research and development, training,
organisational development, customer relationship management, marketing and software. Information and
communication technology is utilised more widely and innovations in the field take on a key role. The operating
environment for business information systems requires skills in managing and developing a company’s functions
and processes using IT services and solutions.

In Laurea Kerava's area of operation, most jobs are in services. The development of knowledge-intensive and
competence-intensive services is particularly important in the area. Innovative products and methods must be
utilised actively in the public sector’s own activities in order to develop and safeguard public services.

The operating environment is characterised by continuing globalisation, rapid development of information and
communication technology, shorter lifecycle of
products and services, increasing customer demands and multiculturalism. Innovations, user-driven and customer-
oriented product and service development and management of networked business operations enable businesses
to succeed.
The capacity to change and learn new things is essential in order to innovatively identify novel IT-based services
and systems that can arise from existing technologies and software.

Expertise

The development and application of business information technology involves not only computer science but also
engineering, linguistics, labour science and communications. The significance of behavioural science grows as
processes become more interactive. At Laurea, the subject of business information systems relates to applying the
results of the above-mentioned sciences in multidisciplinary practical solutions.

Bachelors of Business Administration graduating from the Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
may obtain employment as IT service experts, system experts, system designers, IT designers, software architects,
technical designers, web application developers, network developers, programmers, micro support or online support
people, IT trainers or consultants. As their experience grows, their careers may take them towards increasingly
demanding IT jobs.
Graduates of Business Information Systems can work in companies that develop IT services and solutions or any
other businesses or organisations that use these services and solutions. Employment opportunities lie in developing
or maintaining IT services and solutions in trade, industry, social services, health care, education or public
administration. The programme also prepares for entrepreneurship.

Competences

Work in business information systems usually takes place in project-related teams. Cooperation, communication
and social skills are important. Interaction skills are needed for internal and external customer contacts, and for
meeting and working with various operators in the field.

Graduates work in making IT services and solutions usable for organisations and employees. This work requires
consistency and planning; the ability to complete tasks from start to finish; persistence; accuracy; attention to detail
and the ability to handle things as a whole; logical reasoning; and creative problem-solving skills. Experts in the field
have to be prepared to continue learning and applying new things.

Graduates in Business Information Systems have the necessary practical skills for participating in developing,
implementing and adopting information management solutions for organisations. The aim is to achieve a level of
expertise that combines professional skills and a strong theoretical basis. Practical skills are acquired during the
programme through projects, work placements and the thesis, which are carried out in authentic workplace
situations in partnership with companies and other organisations.

General description of the competence gained by graduates includes the following areas:

Students master extensive and advanced knowledge in their own fields, including critical understanding and
assessment of theories, central concepts, methods and principles. They understand the boundaries and applicability
of professional task areas and/or disciplines. The students master advanced skills, which indicate comprehension of
matters, ability to apply the learned and ability to find creative solutions, and which are required in the specialised
field of work, science or art for solving complex or unanticipated problems.

Students are able to manage complex professional activities or projects, or work independently in demanding
development and expert tasks of the profession. They are able to make decisions in unpredictable operating
environments. They possess the basic requirements of working as an entrepreneur. In addition to the evaluation and
development of their own competence, the students are able to take responsibility for the development of individuals
and groups.

Professional Growth and Annual Themes

The studies begin with basic studies. During the first year of study, compulsory studies are completed in the areas of
information systems, business management and communications. The basic studies prepare for deepening one's
competence during the professional studies. Basic skills in developing websites advance into the areas of
programming as well as user-driven interfaces and software design. Students also deepen their competence in
visual design and the use of diverse media elements.

Towards the end of their studies, students have mastered the methods of applied user culture and usability studies,
and can apply their results to customer-driven planning. Students acquire skills in promoting and developing various
operating units’ digital media solutions and services at different stages of the production chain, such as market
research, product concepts, customer-driven planning, information structure design, visualisation, and image, video
and sound production for media elements.

In general, the content of the studies is in line with Kerava Laurea's following annual themes:

1. year The customer is important
2. year Core competence is important
3. year Collaboration is important
4. year Development is important

Description of the Degree Programme
The Degree Programme in Business Information Systems generates multidisciplinary competence. Diverse studies
in the field create a firm foundation. Students acquire skills in cooperating with organisations and other operators in
the field. A part of this interaction process is founded in the skill to communicate in Finnish, Swedish, English and
possible other languages.

Students of the Degree Programme in Business Information Systems also receive business skills. Business
competence requires developing customer-oriented service operations from the point of view of creating new
services and business. Students also become familiar with the possibilities of entrepreneurship.

The degree programme examines important organisational aspects, such as communications, leadership and legal
issues. General competence in human relations is essential, as are skills in interaction, cooperation and teamwork.

Core competence areas of the degree programme include software development, user-driven design, usability,
digital media and communications as well as developing network services. The degree programme develops
professional skills as well as general workplace competences (generic competences): learning competence, ethical
competence, workplace competence, innovation competence and internationalisation competence.

Structure of the curriculum

In the Degree Programme of Business Information Systems, studies are divided into basic studies, professional
studies, elective studies, work placements and the thesis. Compulsory basic studies account for 180 cr., including
30 cr. in work placements and 15 cr. in the thesis.

The studies are divided into themes of a varying number of study units. Figure 1. describes the themes to be
completed. Compulsory studies consist of various studies which offer different perspectives in the area of interactive
network media. The degree is supplemented by 30 cr. in elective studies, which can be chosen from both the
elective studies in BIT or from other Laurea degree programmes. Students can also complete elective studies in
other universities of applied sciences or higher education institutions. Part of the degree can be completed during
student exchanges abroad.

During the first two years of study, part of the studies in business management and communications constitute
shared studies between all of the fields of study at Laurea Kerava (business management, business information
systems and tourism). These shared studies blend student groups from different fields of study, and the studies can
also be completed in English.
Figure 1. Structure of the curriculum

Quality assurance process

Laurea Kerava has its own quality assurance system, supplementing Laurea's shared quality assurance system.
Feedback is collected across Laurea at the beginning, in the middle and at the graduation stage of the studies. In
addition, a wellbeing survey is carried out among the second-year students every two years. Laurea's administration
handles the execution of the surveys. Laurea Kerava has a designated person who is responsible for the practical
arrangements of the surveys and for storing the survey results electronically for the personnel to access. Feedback
gathered at the different stages is discussed with students and personnel, and development targets are selected for
the following year based on these discussions. Laurea Kerava also has a wellbeing team, which processes the
results of the survey.

The curriculum and teaching are evaluated on the basis of feedback received on individual study units.
At the beginning of each semester, individuals responsible for each study unit determine the deadline and
processing methods for the feedback. The feedback is processed together by students and staff. Processing the
feedback generates a study unit-specific report, listing any areas for improvement or successes. The reports are
stored on a learning platform where they can be accessed by subsequent planners of the studies.

In addition, quality assurance information is gathered from individual discussions with students,
from work placement feedback, feedback generated in the thesis process, and from statements of working life
partners.

Quantitative evaluation of the curriculum is carried out annually in connection with the AMKOTA statistics and
through the semi-annual performance evaluation.
1. year 2. year 3. year 4. year
OP STUDIES 60 60 60 30
E001 BASICS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
E0001 Becoming a Business Information Systems 5
Professional
E0002 Information Technology as a Tool 5
00202 Initial Test in English Skills 0
00194 Preparatory Studies in English 3
E002 USER INTERFACES
E0003 Website Development 10
E0004 Basics in User Interface Visual Design 5
E0005 Planning and Implementation of Media Elements 5
E003 SERVICE OPERATIONS
E0038 Service Operations 5
E0043 Innovative Product Development 5
E0045 Entrepreneurship 5
E0048 Svenska för affärslivet 5
00634 Oral skills in Swedish 0
00635 Written skills in Swedish 0
00203 Initial Test in Swedish Skills 0
00195 Preparatory Studies in Swedish 3
00636 Written skills in Finnish 0
00637 Oral skills in Finnish 0
E004 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
E0006 Basics of Information Management and 5
Databases
E0007 Basics of Programming 5
E0008 Object-Oriented Programming 5
E0009 User-Centred Design 10
E005 ORGANISATIONAL OPERATIONS AND
COMMUNICATIONS
E0052 Work Community and Leadership 5
E0055 Intercultural Communication 5
E0017 Organisational Processes 5
E0018 Workplace Communications 5
E0019 Mathematics and Statistical Research 5
E0020 Legal Issues of IT Companies 5
E006 SERVICE PRODUCTIONS
E0011 Software Development 10
E9909 Interactive Online Applications 10
E9908 Practical Service Development Project 10
E007 ELECTIVE STUDIES IN BUSINESS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
E0021 Usability Studies 5
E0022 Managing Web Services 5
E0023 Testing and Introducing Web Services 5
E0024 Mobile Application Development 10
E0025 Audiovisual Production 5
E0026 2D Animation 5
E0027 Operating Systems and Networks 5
E0015 Office Tools Programming 5
E9955 Introduction to Linux Operating System 5
01424 3D Animation 5
E008 WORKPLACE COMPETENCE IN BUSINESS
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
E0056 Work Placement in Business Information Systems 30
E009 THESIS
00043 Thesis 15
125 ELECTIVE STUDIES
E0122 Project 5
60 60 60 30
E001 BASICS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 10 cr

Description:
Students become attached to their chosen field and are motivated to aim for a related degree. Students get to know
the study environment as a whole (curriculum, teaching method, fellow students).

The student will be able to:
• Outline targets for their personal development and choose development objects, as well as define their personal
learning targets and plans
• Have the necessary IT skills for the studies

Content:
The theme’s study units form an entity based on the students’ own starting points and the requirements for success
in the field. With the help of the core competences and future studies of the sector, students determine important
development targets and form a long-lasting basis for motivation and learning.

Learning process:
This is the initial theme, which takes place at the beginning of the first year of studies and thus at the beginning of
professional growth. The starting point of the learning process is the development of the field and the region. The
students’ targets and development objects are defined in their personal study plans.

E0001 Becoming a Business Information Systems Professional, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in interaction with other students
• Analyse the future competence needs related to information systems
• Implement a personal study plan
• Use information sources in the field in Finnish and English
• Evaluate and develop their competence and learning methods
• Acquire, process and critically evaluate information

Contents of the study unit:
• Argumentative writing and oral presentation
• Laurea's learning model
• Core competences of the industry
• Creating a personal study plan based on an analysis of R&D needs
• Planning, implementing and evaluating an applied research and development process
• Working independently, in groups and in networks

Study unit description:
Students map the core competences of the business information systems sector, as well as its future needs for
competence. The aim is to become familiar with competence development and communications. The study unit
provides basic skills in planning studies.

E0002 Information Technology as a Tool, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Use general work methods, tools and equipment in the field
• Grasp the basic information system theories
• Effectively use information services and services for their acquisition
• Apply information and communication technology in tasks within their own fields

Contents of the study unit:
• Tools, work methods and work stations
• Computer functions and operating systems
• Presenting and searching for information
Study unit description:
The aim of the study unit is to ensure that students are able to use software tools as a personal communication
method, adhering to common standards. Students also become familiar with the functions of a computer, operating
systems and the basics in searching for information.

The study unit provides basic skills for studying business information systems.

00202 Initial Test in English Skills, 0 cr

Study unit description:
At the beginning of their studies, all students who have English and/or Swedish qualifications on prior certificates
required for studies at Laurea, or who have received previous instruction in English and/or Swedish take initial tests
in these languages. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who
transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’
starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the
language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in
elective studies.

00194 Preparatory Studies in English, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• master basic English vocabulary and grammar
• use various methods for improving their language skills

Contents of the study unit:
• main structures of the English language
• basic English vocabulary

Study unit description:
Students improve their skills in communicating in English as preparation for completing actual studies in the
language.

E002 USER INTERFACES, 20 cr

Description:
Students can design, implement and develop visually outstanding user interfaces that support the employer’s
strategic targets, using applied research and development.

The student will be able to:
• Act as developers in diverse environments that produce user interfaces for digital media

Content:
This theme is scheduled for the early stages of professional growth. It provides students with basic skills in digital
media, which are needed for developing competence. Authentic development projects are used to direct, deepen,
concretise and structure the learning process.

Learning process:
The digital network communication competence contained in the theme forms the foundations for knowledge-based
and skill-based professional competence in business information systems. The theme’s study units form an entity
that teaches students to act as developers of network communication in a global operating environment, and to work
as opinion leaders in a multidisciplinary competence network. Students can use an applied research and
development approach in their work, investigating and developing existing user interfaces.

E0003 Website Development, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Use the key tools and techniques in online publishing
• Develop and publish web content
• Describe, develop and implement user interfaces from the point of view of supporting the employer’s strategic
targets
• Analyse various web content implementation solutions
• Evaluate website development needs and usability
• Use data networks as data traffic platforms
• Participate responsibly in project-based digital media production
• Assume responsibility for a group's learning and for the sharing of learned knowledge
• Students know how to work in projects

Contents of the study unit:
• Website design, development and publishing
• Principles of user interface design
• Technical implementation of browser-based user interfaces
• Network communication and requirements of multimedia presentations
• Project-based work
• Data networks as work environments

Study unit description:
Students plan, develop and implement websites with carefully considered content and proper structures. Students
acquire competence in digital media project work and learn to use the main tools in the field.

E0004 Basics in User Interface Visual Design, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Apply the basics and theory of visual design in planning user interfaces
• Creatively develop a look for a website, which illustrates its theme
• Master the production process of digital images, from adjusting and modifying images to creating multimedia
elements
• Use vector graphics as a digital media production tool and know the basics of implementing corporate graphics

Contents of the study unit:
• Digital image manipulation and optimisation
• Use of vector graphics programs in creating media elements
• Including media elements in websites
• User interface visual design
• Creating a visual image for an organisation's website

Study unit description:
Students learn to use the tools of vector graphics and digital media in the production of multimedia presentations.
They create a website design that is suitable for the needs of an organisation, and become familiar with basic
production processes.

E0005 Planning and Implementation of Media Elements, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Produce 2D animations and use them in developing digital media communications
• Master video filming techniques
• Master video editing methods and including videos in network communication
• Edit and render audio files as part of a multimedia presentation
• Creatively implement multimedia elements using image manipulation and vector graphics
• Observe international trends in visual design work
• Take into account the effects and opportunities of internationalisation in their operations

Contents of the study unit:
• Use of 2D animation programs in creating online and multimedia presentations
• Basics of video filming
• Editing video and audio files, and modifying them for an online environment
• Sharing digital media software
• Planning and scripting digital media

Study unit description:
Students produce and optimise media elements included in multimedia presentations, achieving the desired visual
image for the website. The study unit examines the 2D production process and structure design. It makes use of
animations in multimedia presentations and links them to other network communication.

Previous studies:
Basics in User Interface Visual Design study unit, or equivalent.

E003 SERVICE OPERATIONS, 20 cr

Description:
Students gain the basic skills for developing business operations, and are familiar with the main principles of service
operations. They understand the structure of the sector. Students complete a civil service examination in Finnish or
Swedish.

The student will be able to:
• Holistically examine a company's service operations
• Participate in a work community in Swedish

Content:
The theme's study units form an entity of service operation development. Examining the operations of individual
companies focuses on functional business models. With regard to companies' core processes in the field, essential
skills lie in selling and marketing products/services, managing customer relationships, and knowing delivery and
production processes, as well as business management and support processes.

Learning process:
The theme's competence in service operations forms a basis for the business competence of Bachelors of Business
Administration. The studies are scheduled for the first year of study. Students can deepen their business expertise
through elective studies in the Degree Programme in Business Management.

NB! The study unit descriptions derive from the curriculum for the Degree Programme in Business Management,
which has a deviating study unit description format (i.e., the structure differs somewhat)

E0038 Service Operations, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students compile a business description.
The students are familiar with companies and organisations in their own sector and are able to establish personal
contacts and networks in working life.
The students are able to comply with the ethical principles in the sector.
They are able to apply the principles of sustainable development

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:

What is a company?
What information do a company's financial statements provide?
What are stakeholders, networks and clusters and how are they constructed?

Study unit description:
In the study unit, the students create an external description of a company, which contains the company's operating
environment, stakeholders, clusters, and networks as well as the company's basic financial matters.
E0043 Innovative Product Development, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to apply the principles of creative work and apply them to the product and service development
process and to planning customer-centric operations. They are able to research and analyse customers and
markets and apply entrepreneurship in the various stages of the innovative products and services development
process.
The students are able to find customer-centric, sustainable, economically viable solutions.
They are able to solve problems in a creative manner and develop workshops.

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:

How is the process of product and services development executed as part of productive business operations?
How is customer-centric product and service development carried out for domestic and international markets?

Study unit description:
Customer-centric product and service development means identifying the customer potential, defining needs, as
well as using different areas of the product and service development process in a cost-effective manner in order to
meet business objectives.

E0045 Entrepreneurship, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to draw up a business plan and evaluate the feasibility of the plan. They are able to perform
calculations needed when setting up a business and compile the necessary documents for the company. The
students master entrepreneurial practices. They possess entrepreneurial skills.

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
What does entrepreneurship mean? What is the purpose of a business plan? What is the key content of the
business plan? Which calculations are included in the business plan?

Study unit description:

Students plan their own start-up business operations in the context of the service they are planning.

E0048 Svenska för affärslivet, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to describe their education and job duties and interpret and discuss texts dealing with the
economy.
The students are able to communicate to their customers and other stakeholders verbally and in writing on the most
important events in the business in Swedish.
The target skill level is B1.2 of the Common European Qualifications Framework.

Contents of the study unit:
What are the basic concepts of business management / information technology / tourism in Swedish?
What kind of differences are there in the corporate and community cultures in the Nordic countries?
How do I identify my own qualities in these sectors?

Study unit description:
Professional language skills mean mastering the basic concepts of business management / information technology /
tourism in the target language. The students study the basic concepts of business and the most important
communication situations in customer service, familiarise themselves with the different Nordic cultures, and identify
their own competence.
00634 Oral skills in Swedish, 0 cr

Study unit description:
This study unit is for evaluating oral skills in Swedish.

00635 Written skills in Swedish, 0 cr

Study unit description:
This study unit is for evaluating written skills in Swedish.

00203 Initial Test in Swedish Skills, 0 cr

00195 Preparatory Studies in Swedish, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• master basic Swedish vocabulary and grammar
• use various methods for improving their language skills

Contents of the study unit:
• main structures of the Swedish language
• basic Swedish vocabulary

Study unit description:
Students improve their skills in communicating in Swedish as preparation for completing actual studies in the
language.

00636 Written skills in Finnish, 0 cr

00637 Oral skills in Finnish, 0 cr

E004 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, 25 cr

Description:
Students can participate in digital and interactive media design, implementation and development tasks. Students
work according to a user-driven planning process, using applied research and development.

The student will be able to:
• Act as developers in diverse media environments
• Develop their competence in designing and implementing digital media solutions
Content:
The study units form a basis for competence in digital media production. They examine the design and
implementation methods for interactive online media.

Learning process:
The theme takes place around the middle of the professional growth process. It provides a firm foundation for
competence, which can be deepened in the desired direction in subsequent and elective studies.

E0006 Basics of Information Management and Databases, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Manage and use relational databases
• Plan and implement relational databases
• Use the methods of conceptual analysis to model targets
• Use SQL (structured query language) as a database management tool

Contents of the study unit:
• Basics of databases
• Relational databases and data management systems
• Database ideation and development methods
• Designing, implementing and managing relational databases
• Conceptual analysis, needs analysis and SQL

Study unit description:
The competence gained in this study unit forms the basis for developmental competence in databases. The study
unit provides structural design skills for a user-driven digital media product.

Previous studies:
Information Technology as a Tool study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E0007 Basics of Programming, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Know the basic syntax and structure of programming languages
• Plan, implement and test small-scale programmes using a suitable programming format
• Solve problems in a creative manner and develop work methods

Contents of the study unit:
• Basic programming concepts
• Pseudocode and flow diagrams
• Basic structure of programming languages
• Programming logic
• Commenting source code

Study unit description:
Students learn their first programming language. They produce small-scale software and practice solving logical
problems.

Previous studies:
Information Technology as a Tool study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E0008 Object-Oriented Programming, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Apply the principles of object-oriented programming in software development
• Design object-structured applications using standard imaging techniques
• Make use of application libraries in software development
Contents of the study unit:
• Classes and objects
• Tables and other simple information structures
• Inheritance and interface classes
• Processing deviations
• Modelling libraries
• Application libraries

Study unit description:
Students learn to programme object-oriented structures using applications. Software design familiarises students
with object description methods. Object-structured graphic user interfaces are created during the study unit.

Previous studies:
Basics of Programming study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E0009 User-Centred Design, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Plan, implement and manage a user-centred design and production process
• Understand the opportunities offered by concept design and creative problem-solving methods in the design
process and business activities
• Organise, analyse and report on user research in accordance with the ethics of the sector
• Use prototypes in user interface design
• Conduct research and development projects, applying the existing knowledge and methods in the field

Contents of the study unit:
• User-centred design
• User and usability studies
• Unrestricted design
• Iterative product development
• Ideation methods and conceptualisation
• Usability evaluations and evaluation methods

Study unit description:
Students conduct digital service product design and protype-based ideation based on the user surveys that they
have carried out. The study unit provides students with competence in the digital media design and production
process as well as for participating in research and development.

Previous studies:
Website Development study unit or equivalent knowledge.

E005 ORGANISATIONAL OPERATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS, 30 cr

Description:
Students become familiar with various dimensions on steering organisational activities and management. They gain
useful communication skills for domestic and international environments.

E0052 Work Community and Leadership, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to evaluate the organisation's culture, operations, HR processes and management. They use their
interaction skills for profitable operations.
The students are able to work as members of the work community, and promote well-being in the community.
The students are able to manage work and function independently in expert roles.

Contents of the study unit:
What constitutes the functional entity of the work community? What are the HR processes? How to manage the
organisation in a responsible manner, taking into consideration the internal and external stakeholders?

Study unit description:

In a work community, individuals work towards shared objectives. Leadership means combining the various
resources within the organisation in an optimal manner and in line with the strategy. Appropriate leadership
procedures, HR processes, and communication promote the organisation's values, culture, meeting of the objectives
and well-being at work.

E0055 Intercultural Communication, 5 cr

The student is able to:
During a project, students learn multicultural meeting communications in English as well as producing a written
publication in English on a selected topic.
The students are able to conduct multicultural cooperation.
They have the skills for working in projects.

Contents of the study unit:
How is a project plan created and how is it executed? How to combine the ways of working of people with different
cultural backgrounds? How should multiculturalism be taken into account in communication?

Study unit description:
In the study unit, students execute and document a project. All students compile an online or printed publication.
The study unit is offered in English.

E0017 Organisational Processes, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Analyse and describe the key functions and processes of a company
• Utilise the company's existing systems in developing the quality of its operations
• Use information systems in managing organisational operations

Contents of the study unit:
• Process modelling and description
• Quality systems
• Information system for steering operations
• Organisational information system entity

Study unit description:
Students become familiar with organisational processes and quality systems. They acquire information on the most
common operational management systems.

Previous studies:
Studies in the Service Operations theme, or equivalent knowledge.

E0018 Workplace Communications, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Implement and assess organisational communications in Finnish and English
• Communicate as experts about themselves, their tasks and their work community
• Possess the necessary language skills for tasks and related development
• Act in workplace situations requiring communication and interaction
Contents of the study unit:
• Aim of communications in networks and organisations
• Meeting and negotiation skills
• Business writing
• Expert communication skills
• Planning, implementing and assessing organisational communication

Study unit description:
The study unit focuses on functional organisational communications. Competence gained in the study unit relates to
influencing individuals, work communities, and networks through communication. In addition to Finnish
organisations, students become familiar with the communications of companies with English as their working
language. The study unit is carried out in Finnish and English.

Previous studies:
Pass in the initial English language test.

E0019 Mathematics and Statistical Research, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Carry out statistical research
• Draw conclusions on research results
• Report on the results and conclusions
• Apply mathematical competence in basic economic issues

Contents of the study unit:
• Quantitative research methods
• Statistical analysis
• Reporting on the results
• Basics of financial mathematics

Study unit description:
The study unit provides skills in assessing software and online services using statistical methods and standardised
testing equipment. Students learn to apply mathematical skills to business activities.

E0020 Legal Issues of IT Companies, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Act as a company director, manager or employee in line with the legal system
• Comply with intellectual property rights while drawing up commercial communication materials and producing
software and online content

Contents of the study unit:
• Legal system
• Contract law, particularly in the sales of goods and services
• Legislation applying to the establishment and administration of a company
• Labour law
• Marketing legislation
• Copyright and neighbouring rights

Study unit description:
The study unit examines the Finnish legal system with particular focus on contract and corporate law. Students
recognise the obligations imposed by the legal system on managers and employees. They also become familiar with
the most important legislation for the IT industry.

Previous studies:
Study units in the Service Operations and Work Community and Leadership themes, or equivalent knowledge.
E006 SERVICE PRODUCTIONS, 30 cr

Description:
Students can design, implement and develop user-centred, clear and high-class digital media solutions in their
chosen specialisation area.

The student will be able to:
• Build their own professional growth through advanced studies

Content:
The study units in the theme deepen students’ knowledge of the different competences held in digital media.

Learning process:
Towards the end of the studies, students advance their competence in their chosen area within digital media. The
theme's study units constitute elective studies.

E0011 Software Development, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Design, implement and test online applications
• Work responsibly in a software development team
• Apply programming skills and agile methods in practical projects

Contents of the study unit:
• Software design
• Web-based applications
• Agile software development methods
• Application framework and design models

Study unit description:
The project-based study unit involves producing online applications. Development work takes place in teams, which
adopt agile software development methods and examine the use of different application frameworks.

Previous studies:
Basics of Programming and Object-Oriented Programming study units, or equivalent knowledge.

E9909 Interactive Online Applications, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Use the browser's application programming interface (API) to develop interactive web-applications
• Programme RIA components for the customer- and server side
• Use different RIA development environments

Contents of the study unit:
• RIA techniques
• Customer- and server-side programming techniques
• RIA frameworks
• Applicaiton development environments

Study unit description:
Students become familiar with advanced Internet applications (Rich Internet Applications, RIA), which involve
asynchronous communication between the browser and server, the procedure mainly taking place in the browser.
The study unit examines different online application development environments, and applies previously acquired
application design principles.

Previous studies:
Software Production and Software Development study units, or equivalent knowledge.

E9908 Practical Service Development Project, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Implement service innovations in a workpalce network
• Make use of the team in expert tasks
• Use the tools and methods of applied R&D and carry out a target-oriented development project
• Take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences.
• Make decisions in unexpected situations
• Solve problems in a creative manner and develop work methods
• Find customer-oriented, sustainable, economically viable solutions

Contents of the study unit:
• Service innovation activities
• Creating a context and knowledge base
• Planning, implementing and evaluating a development project
• Working in a shared expertise group

Study unit description:
The study unit forms an objective-oriented development project, where students enhance their competence using
applied R&D methods. The object of competence development is determined by Laurea’s research and
development policy.

Previous studies:
Main professional studies or equivalent knowledge.

E007 ELECTIVE STUDIES IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 30 cr

Description:
The aim is for students to deepen their competence in the areas of interactive online media and customer-driven
service operations.

The student will be able to:
• Master the theoretical basis and practical application of the fields of their choice

Content:
The theme's study units advance the competence areas of IT professionals in various dimensions.

Learning process:
Competence development in the middle and at the end of the studies is determined by the students' personal
objectives and development targets.

E0021 Usability Studies, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Innovatively develop the digital media research and development process
• Use the methods and techniques of usability studies in planning and implementing R&D projects that will benefit
product and service design processes
• Plan, organise, analyse and report on a usability study
• Evaluate the usability of a digital media product

Contents of the study unit:
• Usability evaluations and evaluation methods
• Designing usability studies to suit specific needs
• Implementing and managing the usability study
• Usability testing
• Analysing and reporting on results of studies

Study unit description:
The study unit deepens skills to participate in research and development of interactive technology and services. It
involves planning and implementing as well as analysing and reporting a usability study that supports the product
and service development of the employer. Learning takes place through research and development.

Previous studies:
User-Centred Design study unit or equivalent knowledge.

E0022 Managing Web Services, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Develop and manage web services
• Maintain web servers
• Install and implement a publishing system
• Develop company content production solutions

Contents of the study unit:
• Maintaining web services
• Maintaining a web server
• Installing and implementing a publishing system

Study unit description:
The study unit provides competence in developing and managing web services, and in acting as web service
administrators. The students deepen their competence in content production techniques, which allows them to
participate as experts in developing and planning companies' content production solutions.

Previous studies:
Basics of Programming study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E0023 Testing and Introducing Web Services, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Carry out functional and non-functional testing of web services
• Use testing tools and techniques
• Ensure the visibility and accessibility of a web service and use monitoring tools
• Use various kinds of testing methods and techniques as service development tools

Contents of the study unit:
• Service developer testing methods
• Planning testing
• Unit and system testing
• Performance testing
• Commissioning tests
• Analysing results and developing services in accordance with the analysis

Study unit description:
Students learn the basic concepts of testing, receiving a clear picture of web service testing and its methods and
tools. They can develop web services in accordance with test results, as well as plan, implement and report on
testing and its progress.

Previous studies:
Basics of Programming study unit, or equivalent knowledge.
E0024 Mobile Application Development, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• Understand the possibilities of mobile services as part of service entities
• Develop, design and implement mobile applications, services and contents
• Programme applications for mobile environments
• Utilise the development environments of mobile applications in a diverse way
• Apply the principles of user-centred design for a mobile environment

Contents of the study unit:
• Challenges of mobile applications for services and contents
• User-centred mobile application design and implementation
• Programming within a mobile environment
• Effective use of the mobile application development environment

Study unit description:
The study unit involves developing up-to-date mobile applications and services as well as their forms of utilisation.
Students gain an overview on constructing usable and attractive mobile applications and solutions.

Previous studies:
Basic skills in programming and databases.

E0025 Audiovisual Production, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Save, edit and create audiovisual material
• Know the methods and operating principles of the audiovisual production process
• Edit audiovisual files for various media
• Investigate and develop the use of various applications in web communications and marketing

Contents of the study unit:
• Audiovisual file production and editing process
• Managing and developing the multimedia server use environment
• Optimising audiovisual elements as well as streaming techniques and their use in web communications
• Including media elements in multimedia presentations
• Using multimedia elements in web communications
• Creation process of a narrative presentation

Study unit description:
Students become familiar with audiovisual production processes as part of web communications and multimedia
presentations. Students investigate and develop multimedia user environments on a web server and develop their
management of web and marketing communication competence using multimedia elements. Students create a
small-scale narrative film.

Previous studies:
Study units in the User Interfaces theme, or equivalent knowledge.

E0026 2D Animation, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Proceed from an idea to the final stages of an animation presentation
• Develop innovative linear and non-linear 2D animation
• Create stop motion and effect animation as well as conventional character animation
• Master different animation techniques and their combinations
• Include animation in global media environments
• Combine sound with animation

Contents of the study unit:
• Animation production process: Idea, script, storyboard, implementation
• Use and basics of 2D animation software
• Investigating and developing different animation techniques
• Including sound and effects as part of animation
• Using global development environments in multimedia production

Study unit description:
The study unit involves creating different types of 2D animations using various software. Students design and
produce animation as part of web pages, making use of sound and effects. The narrative design is based on a
script. Students acquire and produce information for international development cooperation, and follow international
trends in the field.

Previous studies:
Study units in the User Interfaces theme, or equivalent knowledge.

E0027 Operating Systems and Networks, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Install the most common operating systems
• Perform administration tasks on different operating systems
• Know the basics of data network operations and structure
• Create and administrate local area networks
• Acknowledge the role of data security in the administration of computers and local area networks

Contents of the study unit:
• Installation, administration and maintenance of operating systems
• Basics of data network structure and operations
• Network techniques and connection procedures
• Data security

Study unit description:
The study unit involves practical installation and use of operating systems. Students also learn to install and
administrate local area networks. Basic data security techniques are examined.

Previous studies:
Information Technology as a Tool study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E0015 Office Tools Programming, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Improve their skills in office programs
• Create programs that assist in using office applications

Contents of the study unit:
• Creating event-driven programs
• Practical software-based solutions for office programs

Study unit description:
The study unit applies programming skills to improve the use of office applications. It has a practical approach and
focuses on workplace-oriented assignments.

Previous studies:
Basics of Programming study unit, or equivalent knowledge.

E9955 Introduction to Linux Operating System , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
• install Linux operating system
• modify OS according to requirements
• use desktop and command line interface
• create, modify and delete files and folders
• create command line scripts
• automate and schedule scripts
• maintain the system and its data security

Study unit description:
Kurssilla perehdytään Linux-käyttöjärjestelmän rooliin sekä mahdollisuuksiin osana yritysten tietojärjestelmiä.
Kurssin aikana opiskelija tutustuu Linux-pohjaisten työasemien ja palvelimien käyttöön ja hallintaan. Aiheita ovat
mm. käyttöjärjestelmän asentaminen ja konfigurointi, erilaisten palveluiden/palvelimien asennus ja ylläpito,
tavallisimpien sovellusten käyttö, varmuuskopiointi, tietoturva-asiat sekä yksinkertaisten komentoriviohjelmien
tuottaminen.

01424 3D Animation, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Understand the basic principles of 3D animations.
• Create different types of 3D animations using various software. Students design and produce animation as part
of web pages.
• Include animation in global media environments.
• Combine sound with animation.

Contents of the study unit:
• Animation production process: Idea, script, storyboard, implementation.
• Use and basics of 3D animation software.
• Investigating and developing different animation techniques.
• Including sound and effects as part of animation.
• Using global development environments in multimedia production.

Previous studies:
Study units in the User Interfaces theme, or equivalent knowledge.

E008 WORKPLACE COMPETENCE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, 30 cr

Description:
Integrating competence with the labour market and workplace projects.

The student will be able to:
• Apply and develop their competence in workplace business information system tasks

Content:
Students work in practical tasks related to business information systems.

Learning process:
This theme is scheduled for the later stages of professional growth.

E0056 Work Placement in Business Information Systems, 30 cr

The student is able to:
• Apply and develop their competence in workplace business information system tasks
• Participate fully in a work community
• Independently acquire new skills required for the work placement
• Observe and critically analyse the data processing environment of the host organisation
• Formulate well-founded development proposals regarding the host organisation’s information system environment
or practices
• Evaluate their own competence in business information systems
• Evaluate their career opportunities in business information systems
• Acknowledge different operators in their work

Contents of the study unit:
• Creating a work competence development plan
• Practical work in the host organisation
• Drawing up a development report
• Evaluating competence and complementing career plans

Study unit description:
The work placement allows students to practically apply acquired skills. As members of the work community, they
participate in the daily operations of the host organisation.

E009 THESIS, 15 cr

00043 Thesis, 15 cr

The student is able to:
• present well-grounded work development proposals
• conceptualise the phenomena of the workplace with a basis in research data
• use appropriate research and development methods for generating new data
• participate in development projects, working responsibly in a team with employers and other partners
• evaluate their own work and solutions critically
• manage the big picture, presenting their ideas logically and with justifications

Contents of the study unit:
• familiarisation with the thesis and development project process, and coming up with a subject
• thesis plan describing the background and objectives of the thesis, main data from previous research on the
subject, the research and development methods used and an implementation plan
• carrying out the work for the thesis
• reporting on and publishing the thesis
• maturity test

Study unit description:
Students learn to develop real work processes through research, producing new solutions in the form of products,
operating models or work cultures.

125 ELECTIVE STUDIES, 0 cr

Description:
Students use elective studies to deepen and broaden their competence in various themes and ge-neric
competences. Students should choose study units to align the content of their studies with their own personal
interests and career objectives.

Content:
Each curriculum contains a theme consisting of elective studies. In the students’ personal study plans, the theme
should be made up of the study units chosen by the student from Laurea’s language studies, Laurea’s shared
studies or another degree programme’s curriculum. Any studies completed at another higher education institution
(university of applied sciences, university, Online University of Applied Sciences, foreign institution) that cannot be
recognised for the degree programme but that the student wishes to include in the degree should be classified
under this theme. The number of credits from elective studies can be set separately for each degree programme,
tak-ing into account recommendations for the field of study. The aim is to have at least 15 cr of elective studies in
each degree programme

E0122 Project, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• Carry out a practical project

Contents of the study unit:
• Carrying out a chosen project

Study unit description:
The study unit allows students to include their practical project as part of the degree.