Curriculum 2014 – TOF14SY (in English)

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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Täydentävä osaaminen (amk-tutkinto), Laurea Lohja, TOF14SY

Operating environment

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE IN BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Elective studies compiled into modules

Elective studies are a part of completing a university of applied sciences degree. Complementary modules make it
possible to deepen or extend your knowledge.
From autumn 2014, elective studies will be offered in modules. The modules being offered at Laurea are all listed
and described in each campus’s own complementary competence curricula.
The modules comprise competence areas. A module typically includes at least two study units, but alternatively
competence can also be developed in projects. Credits can also be gained through recognition of prior learning or
demonstrations.
Complementary competence modules are also well-suited for further education for those students, who have
completed a degree. Graduates can enrol in them as students of the Open University of Applied Sciences.

Modules further competency in a subject area

The scope of a module is 15 - 30 credits. Complementary competence modules support individual study paths and
competence. Complementary competence modules that are compatible with the student’s professional goals can
include in his/her degree. The compatibility of the elective studies with the degree will be subject to prior agreement
with the teacher tutor.
Learning is made relevant to workplace development and the student's personal goals. The learning outcomes
specified for the modules build on future workplace needs and Laurea's focus areas.

Completion of studies

Campus-specific curricula describe what studies a unit has planned to offer over the course of a degree programme.
Not all courses are held every year, rather a new list of available courses is planned and published each academic
year according to demand.

The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.The study unit
implementation plans specify the objectives, content and implementation form of the studies. The topic of the project
and the competences developed by participating in it will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer.
The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.

The modules have been designed so that they can mainly be completed in the course of one or two semesters.
Study units can be implemented either in Finnish or in English. The language of the implementation is decided for
each semester and is visible in the study unit offer.

In order for a student to further their competency, we recommend that the student selects entire modules, but it is
also possible for a student to select individual study units (courses) from within modules.

Flexible Possibilities for Completing Attainments and Specialising

Any studies in an institution of higher education can be counted as advanced competency. In addition to
complementary competence studies presented in the curriculum the student can for example
• select complementary competence studies offered on Laurea's different campuses
• select a core competence module in another degree programme as their advance competency
• include in the degree studies selected from the offer of the FUAS Federation, or HAMK University of Applied
Sciences and Lahti university of Applied Sciences

Completion of studies
Campus-specific curricula describe what studies a unit has planned to offer over the course of a degree programme.
Not all courses are held every year, rather a new list of available courses is planned and published each academic
year according to demand.

Curriculum Development

The offering of the complementary modules is constantly under development to match the requirements of the
working life and thus the offering may change during the studies. Up to date plans on the available advanced
competency modules will be published each academic year.

1. year
Y CORE COMPETENCE
T COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 30
R020 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
R0074 Basic Studies in Mathematics 5
01469 Student Tutor Activities 5
FLM0000101 Mental health and substance abuse care in studying online 5
F0033 Mental health and alcohol and drugs intervention 5
R015 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0082 Basic Communication in English 5
R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish 5
F043 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
F039 WELFARE AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
G110 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
F042 VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
F040 DIGITAL BUSINESS
F041 COMMUNICATION
30
R020 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the studies offered in this module is to develop student’s basic knowledge and skills. The studies will give
basic abilities for the student to be able to manage on his/her studies in his/her field of studies. The student will
conduct the appropriate studies from this module according to the initial tests or his/her needs. After completing the
studies the student will have gained basic knowledge and skills to develop his/her skills to apply these competences.

Also other studies which develop professional skills can be offered in this module. Studies completed elsewhere can
always be placed in this module.

Learning process:
The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.

In the projects you participate in the development work of domestic or international businesses and communities
and in project work. The language used in the project can be either Finnish or English. Projects can also focus on
developing the student’s own business. The topic of the project and the competences developed by participating in it
will be clarified when the project is added to the study offer. The scope of the project will be agreed on in each case.
The competences generated in the projects can partly be included in the learning outcomes of some other
module(s) and thus the credits can be divided between several modules.

Responsible persons:
Hyvinkää, sote: Terhi Hautaviita
Lohja, sote: Anu Elorinne
Porvoo: Erja Annola
Tikkurila: Marja Vellonen

R0074 Basic Studies in Mathematics, 5 cr

The student is able to:

The student is able to
• solve mathematical problems at a level required in the UAS studies.

01469 Student Tutor Activities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Student is able to
• understand the objectives and operating methods of Laurea and his or her own degree programme
• plan new operating methods to enhance the commitment of new students
• perceive the content of his or her own culture
• provide new students from different cultures with information on the learning environment and culture of the
Laurea community
• market Laurea University of Applied Sciences and the opportunities for study offered by Laurea
• apply communication and marketing skills required in the marketing of Laurea
• act as a mentor for students in need of support
• understand the significance of effective tutoring activities for the promotion of well-being in the community

Contents of the study unit:
• Campus-specific meetings according to an agreed-upon schedule and the planning of tutoring
• Training events for tutors organised by Laurea
• Creating their own competence profile in the Kyvyt.fi service and acting as a 'reflection tutor' in the context of
the online service
• Tutoring activities related to entrance examinations in the spring and in the autumn
• Providing new students with an introduction to Laurea at the start of each term in September and January
• Providing guidance to international and exchange students throughout the term
• The planning of the Freshers' Event and the Pre-Freshers' Event Party
• Support measures for new students related to themes addressed in the study unit on career planning in
accordance with the agreed upon division of labour
• Participation in campus events at the student's own campus

Study unit description:
• The students learn how to evaluate tutoring from the viewpoint of their own campus and the educational
responsibilities that exist in that campus
• They know how to instruct new students in the Laurea operating culture
• The students are familiar with the systems currently in use
• They know how to create a competence portfolio for themselves and are able to support new students in the
creation of a competence portfolio at the kyvyt.fi service.
• They are familiar with the learning environments of their campus and have the capacity to represent the
campus in different events where necessary
• The students are familiar with working methods in the area of career planning and, in cooperation with a
teacher tutor, are able to support new students in matters related to career planning
• They have the capacity to act as an active promoter of the work community and student well-being

Previous studies:
A student acting as a student tutor must be a member of the student union of Laurea University of Applied Sciences.

FLM0000101 Mental health and substance abuse care in studying online, 5 cr

F0033 Mental health and alcohol and drugs intervention, 5 cr

The student is able to:
- Be able to recognise health risks and deepen their skills when planning, implementing and evaluating the
treatment together
with the patient and his/her family, assume an anticipating method of working
- Explore different care possibilities, guidance and how to deliver safe medical care whet treating the whole patient
- Know how to entrust the whole team, multi-professional group and network into their work, taking into account the
cultural
differences
- Use work counselling, will be aware of the core legislation, ethical principles and other regulations in their work

Contents of the study unit:
Preventive mentalhealth and alcohol and drugs intervention care, helping methods in mentalhealth and alcohol and
drugs intervention care, strengthening patient’s resources, clinic psychology, psychiatry

Study unit description:
The module will include tutored teaching, assignments and an exam. The contents of this module will form the
theoretical basis of mentalhealth and alcohol and drugs intervention care, integrated with student’s prior knowledge
of the topic.

R015 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the study units in the module is to develop language skills and international competence needed at work.
After completing the module the student has developed his/her ability to work in multicultural working environments.
Learning process:
The competences described in the module can be developed either by participating in study units or working in
projects. Please note that in some education forms projects are the primary way of gathering credits.

Responsible persons:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla

R0082 Basic Communication in English, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student
• knows the basics of English grammar
• knows the basics of written and spoken communication
• is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• is able to enhance language skills by making use of a variety of study methods

R0098 Basic Communication in Swedish , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• know the basics of Swedish grammar
• use study-related and work-related vocabulary
• know the basics of written and spoken communication
• enhancehis/her language skills by making use of a variety of study methods

F043 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION, 15 cr

Description:
The core of the module includes development of student preparedness to establish a business and innovate.

After completion of the module, the student is able to analyse the role of innovation in organisation development and
the pertinent theoretical framework. She /he can describe Finnish innovation system and its central actors. The
student can identify the stages of innovation process and has assimilated the methods of creative work and can
apply them in practice. The student can analyse the significance of innovation leadership and its methods. The
student is familiar with the prerequisites of a functional innovation strategy and the stages of its creation. The
student can produce new solutions, services and service systems and assess their functionality either for aspiring or
existing entrepreneurship.

Possibility to obtain 15-30 credits in projects.

F039 WELFARE AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, 15 cr

Description:
The core of the module includes development of welfare services through multiprofessional cooperation and ability
to understand the significance of welfare as a competitive advantage both in society and entrepreneurship.
After completion of the module, the student is able to assess the societal significance of welfare services. The
student can develop welfare services and business opportunities on various sectors of welfare. The module contains
multiprofessional cooperation, e.g. with a business that produces welfare services or the public sector. The student
familiarizes himself/herself with the requirements and challenges of welfare services, as well as the operations of
welfare service provider in authentic learning environments.

Possibility to obtain 15-30 credits in projects or courses.

G110 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT, 15 cr

Description:
After completion of the module, the student is able to lead and develop an organization, its functions and personnel
according to a business strategy. During the module, the managerial and project leadership skills of the student will
develop.

The ability of the student to lead himself/herself, different individuals, teams and organizations will develop. The
student is familiar with the rights and responsibilities that labour laws require of an employer. After completion of the
module, the student is able to promote welfare at work. She/he is able to function in both national and international
environment.
Student can study 15-30 credits in this module.

Responsible persons:
Moduulia ei enää tarjota

F042 VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, 15 cr
Description:
The core of the module includes comprehension of future-oriented visionary leadership and the significance of
transparent cultural interaction as a component of leadership and success of an organization.

The student reinforces his/her proficiency in practical supervisory skills, personnel management and strategic
leadership. The student gains capabilities for business risk management and develops his/her leadership skills also
in an international environment. The student is familiar with the basic principles of change management and can
apply development tools in his/her own endeavors. Furthermore, the student has the ability to develop an
organization and the people working in it.

Possibility to obtain 15-30 credits in projects or on courses.

Responsible persons:
Lohja: Juha Olava

Module is not offered in the future.

F040 DIGITAL BUSINESS, 15 cr

Description:
The core of the module includes development of e-commerce as a part of digital marketing.

After completion of the module, the student is able to analyse e-commerce and digital marketing as a part of it. The
student can evaluate the opportunities digital environment offers to a company. The concept of digital customer
relationship marketing is applied in practice and customer relationship management (CRM) systems are utilized and
information obtained on customership and business development. The module utilizes social media in customership
and partnership development, and analyses and studies challenges and opportunities that e-commerce and social
media create. Online and internet services are assessed as a distribution channel from customer perspective. The
new service and business opportunities created by online environment are identified.

Possibility to obtain 15-30 credits in projects or on courses

F041 COMMUNICATION, 15 cr

Description:
The core of the module is to develop communication on both individual and organization level.
The student can identify his/her own strengths and weaknesses as a communicator and can set personal
development goals. The student can use his/her interaction skills to create an open and atmosphere to obtain
results. The student can function in an active manner in working life meetings and negotiations, and is able to
prepare, lead and document them appropriately. The student can set goals, work efficiently and co-operatively in
group communication situations.

The student extends his/her competence in corporate media marketing and communication. The student can utilize
marketing research in a versatile manner in planning of a modern publicity and media strategy. The student is aware
of the importance of media in business and can build and maintain corporate media relationships.

The student understands the significance of strategic change communication and management communication in
producing results.
Possibility to obtain 15-30 credits in projects or on courses.