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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Complementary competence (bachelor's studies), Common studies, TOY218SY

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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. The modules being offered at each campus are listed separately.

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 offering describes what studies the campus 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.
Studies 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/project 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 or projects from 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
•   select studies from the common study offering gathered by Laurea, Haaga-Helia UAS and Metropolia UAS


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                                            207
R084    ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS
R0436   Finding Your Business Idea                                            5
R0437   Testing Your Business Idea                                            5
R0438   Developing Your Business Idea                                         5
R076    LANGUAGE SKILLS, COMMUNICATION AND
        INTERNATIONALISATION
R077    LANGUAGE SKILLS
R0170   Preparatory English                                                   3
R0246   Introduction to Professional English                                  5
R0171   Preparatory Swedish                                                   3
R0247   Lev och må bra (Swedish Language Studies)
R0248   Kommunikativ svenska (Swedish Language Studies)                       5
R0249   Fokus på kundrelationer (Swedish Language Studies)                    5
R0250   Nätverka i Norden (Swedish Language Studies)                          5
R0251   Introduction to Professional Swedish                                  5
R0118   Basics of German 1                                                    5
R0119   Basics of German 2                                                    5
R0125   Working German 1                                                      5
R0120   Working German 2                                                      5
R0083   Basics of Spanish 1                                                   5
R0084   Basics of Spanish 2                                                   5
R0096   Working Spanish 1                                                     5
R0097   Working Spanish 2
R0116   Basics of French 1                                                    5
R0117   Basics of French 2
R0167   Working French 1                                                      5
R0281   Working French 2
R0087   Basics of Italian 1
R0088   Basics of Italian 2
R0123   Basics of Russian 1                                                   5
R0124   Basics of Russian 2
R0387   Working Russian 1
R0122   Working Russian 2
A9383   Viron kielen perusteet                                                5
R078    LANGUAGE SKILLS
R0175   Preparatory Studies in English
R0076   Basics of Spanish                                                     5
R0261   Basics of Swedish
R0079   Effective Writing in English                                          5
R0078   Effective Spoken Communication in English                             5
R0257   Finnish Culture and Communication for Exchange Students
R0233   Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1                        5
R0258   Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 2
R0259   Intermediate Finnish                                       5
R0260   Introduction to Social and Healthcare Finnish              5
V1601   Nursing Documentation
R0085   Finnish for Working Life
V1533   Advanced Finnish                                           5
R079    INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
R0262   International Professional Development
R0089   Language and Culture Tandem                                5
R0263   Go abroad - Multicultural Teamwork and Student Mobility    5
R0077   Developing Intercultural Competences
R0264   Multicultural Teamwork in the 21st Century
R0253   International Networking - Travel Project
R040    EXPERT IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
R0254   Communication Tools for Reputation Management
R0255   Effective Organizational Communication
A9248   Interaction and Networking Skills                          5
A9254   Basics of Digital Image Editing                            5
A9436   Basics of Digital Image Editing                            5
A9255   Implementing Visual Communication                         10
R0256   Consolidate your Communication Skills                      5
R075    WELLBEING, STUDY SKILLS AND IMPACTING IN
        STUDENT UNION
0398    MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING
        PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
01571   The Natural Way to Promote Well-being and to Approach      5
        Studies
01528   Growth in groups                                           5
01529   Tame Your Performance Anxiety                              5
01530   Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths
01531   Ups and Downs in a Relationship
V0155   Psychodrama Growth Group
01535   Developing of Stress Coping Skills                         5
V1552   Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths
R0223   Stress Tolerance
R027    GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TRAINING
R0155   International Activities
R0156   Callidus Tutoring
01540   Tutoring                                                   5
R025    SOCIAL IMPACTOR
R026    MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE FUTURE
R020    OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
R0169   Preparatory Studies in Mathematics                         3
01527   Competitive Sport and Working Life Skills
R0225   Participation in Voluntary Work
R0226   Participation in Voluntary Work
R0435   Business Culture
01573   Preparatory Studies in Mathematics     3
                                             207
R084 ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS, 15 cr

Description:


The aim of the module is that the student is able to evaluate and develop his or her own entrepreneurial
qualifications and that s/hecreates business ideas, models and plans. The aim is also that he is able to identifies
entrepreneurial obligations and opportunities in society.

The aim is that student is able to understand the requirements when applying funding from public and private
sources and the need of agile development and s/he is able to apply lean start-up model in practice.

The goal is that the student establish and develops a startup company or develops an existing company further.
When establishing the business s/he recognizes the challenges in the early stages or entrepreneurship and can
make financial calculations and analyze financial and operational information. The students understands the
challenges in growth and internationalization and can develop the operations accordingly.

The module consists of 15-30 credits to develop entrepreneurial competences or to develop own business.The
Modulecan be extended by integrating training, thesis, generation change, or internationalization courses in the
studies.


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:
Otaniemiand Leppävaara: Marjo Ruuti
Hyvinkää: Maija Huhta
Lohja: Riku Riski


R0436 Finding Your Business Idea, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   develop networking skills and recognize the importance of the essential interest groups to the success of the
    enterprise
•   develop, document, present and analyze business ideas
•   build up the team around one's idea and act entrepreneurially as a team member
•   utilize various ideation and business development methods
•   recognize and analyze customer problems and needs, create value based on understanding of customer
    needs, validate and develop the business idea together with the customers



R0437 Testing Your Business Idea, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Opiskelija osaa:
•   laatia ja kehittää oman ideansa liiketoimintamalliksi
•   hyödyntää omaa verkostoaan liiketoimintamallin suunnittelussa
•   testata oman liiketoimintamallin toimivuutta asiakkailla
•   esitellä ja argumentoida tavoitteellisesti omaa liiketoimintamalliaan ja ansaintalogiikkaa eri sidosryhmille
•   luoda asiakaskontakteja ja asiakkuuksia omalle yritykselleen



R0438 Developing Your Business Idea, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   develops the business model further based on recognized needs and gaps



R076 LANGUAGE SKILLS, COMMUNICATION AND INTERNATIONALISATION, 0 cr

Description:
See the modules below. Please note that language studies in English are offered in module R078 and in Finnish in
module R077.


R077 LANGUAGE SKILLS, 15 cr

Description:
The aim of the study units in the module is to develop language skills.

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:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla


R0170 Preparatory English, 3 cr

The student is able to:
The student
•   has a basic command of English grammar
•   is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
•   is able to use various strategies and tools to develop language skills



R0246 Introduction to Professional English, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   give information about his/her background, education and work experience in simple English
•   use the professional terminology of his/her field in simple spoken and written communicative situations
R0171 Preparatory Swedish, 3 cr

The student is able to:
The student
•   has a basic command ofSwedish grammar
•   is able to use study-related and work-related vocabulary
•   is able to use various strategies and tools to develop language skills



R0247 Lev och må bra (Swedish Language Studies), 5 cr

The student is able to:
The studentis able to
•   have a discussion and write about matters related to his/her well-being and functional everyday life
•   evaluate factors affecting the maintenance and increasing of well-being at work and communicate about them
    in Swedish
•   describe the working life inhis/her professional field in the Nordic Countries, particularly from the point of view of
    well-being at work.



R0248 Kommunikativ svenska (Swedish Language Studies), 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate in formal and informal situations
•   apply their knowledge of the language and the culture e.g. in projects of their professional field
•   explain the education and employment situation of their professional field in one of the Nordic Countries



R0249 Fokus på kundrelationer (Swedish Language Studies), 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student isable to
•   communicate in Swedish about topics related to the economy and society orally and in writing
•   carry out business and marketing communications tasks in Swedish
•   maintain and develop customer relationships in Swedish



R0250 Nätverka i Norden (Swedish Language Studies), 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student isable to
•   identify the features of the Nordic working life culture in his/her own professional field
•   evaluatehis/her field of study from the Nordic perspective
•   make summaries and develop his/her professional communication skills both orally and in writing
•   -operate in Swedish in an authentic event related tohis/her profession



R0251 Introduction to Professional Swedish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   give information about his/her background, education and work experience in simple Swedish
•   use the professional terminology of his/her field in simple spoken and written communicative situations



R0118 Basics of German 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0119 Basics of German 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0125 Working German 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


​The student is able to
 •   communicate in common workplace situations
 •   write clear general texts using tools
 •   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
 •   know the main professional vocabulary related to their fields
 •   use and deepen basic language skills acquired earlier



R0120 Working German 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   use the terminology of their fields verbally and in writing
•   deepen their cultural knowledge, particularly in workplace situations
•   make use of various information sources related to the language in their own fields



R0083 Basics of Spanish 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   ​understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
•    communicate in Spanish in simple situations
•    write simple and targeted texts
•    understand some cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking world



R0084 Basics of Spanish 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   ​understand the basic vocabulary and structures of Spanish
•    communicate in Spanish in fairly simple situations
•    write simple andtargeted messages
•    recognize typical cultural characteristics of the Spanish-speaking areas



R0096 Working Spanish 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   ​communicate in common workplace situations
•    write understandable general texts using tools
•    know the main professional vocabulary related to their field
•    use and deepen his/her basic language skills acquired earlier
•    recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0097 Working Spanish 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   use the terminology of his/her own field both orally and in writing
•   deepen his/her cultural knowledge especially in situations related to working life
•   make use of various sources of information related to the language area in his/her own field



R0116 Basics of French 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0117 Basics of French 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0167 Working French 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   ​communicate in common workplace situations
•    write understandable general texts using tools
•    know the main professional vocabulary related to their field
•    use and deepen his/her basic language skills acquired earlier
•    recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken


The student is able to reach the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Previous studies:
The requirement is that the student has completed studies in French at a high school or a university and has
reached at least the level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.


R0281 Working French 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   use the terminology of their fields verbally and in writing
•   deepen their cultural knowledge, particularly in workplace situations
•   make use of various information sources related to the language in their own fields



R0087 Basics of Italian 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0088 Basics of Italian 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0123 Basics of Russian 1 , 5 cr
The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•   communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•   write simple, targeted messages
•   recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0124 Basics of Russian 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   ​learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
•    communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
•    write simple, targeted messages
•    recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken



R0387 Working Russian 1 , 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:

•​communicate in common workplace situations
•write understandable general texts using tools
•know the main professional vocabulary related to their field
•use and deepen his/her basic language skills acquired earlier
•recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

The student is able to reach the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Opiskelija saavuttaa eurooppalaisen viitekehyksen taitotason B1.


R0122 Working Russian 2 , 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   use the terminology of their fields verbally and in writing
•   deepen their cultural knowledge, particularly in workplace situations
•   make use of various information sources related to the language in their own fields



A9383 Viron kielen perusteet, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija osaa
•viron kielen perusteet: tervehdyksiä, perussanastoa, kielioppia
•viestiä kohdekielellä yksinkertaisissa tilanteissa
•kirjoittaa yksinkertaisia ja ohjattuja viestejä
•tunnistaa kielialueen kulttuurille tyypillisiä piirteitä.

Contents of the study unit:
Opintojaksontavoitteena on oppia viron kielen perusteet: tervehdyksiä, perussanastoa sekä kielioppia. Opiskelija
oppii kertomaan itsestään ja perheestään sekä selviämään esimerkiksi kahvilassa. Kurssilla tutustutaan myös
virolaiseen kulttuuriin.


R078 LANGUAGE SKILLS, 15 cr

Description:
The studies in the module aim to develop language skills.

Learning process:
he 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:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla


R0175 Preparatory Studies in English, 3 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   participate effectively in English language tuition
•   write coherent and grammatically correct English in the appropriate register
•   present clearly and logically
•   interact confidently



R0076 Basics of Spanish, 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Spanish
•   communicate in simple situations of everyday life
•   write simple texts
•   understand the main points in messages and in Spanish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar
    subjects



R0261 Basics of Swedish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand the basic structures and vocabulary of Swedish
•   communicate in simple situations of everyday life
•   write simple texts
•   understand the main points in messages and in Swedish speech spoken at a normal speed about familiar
    subjects
•   reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages



R0079 Effective Writing in English, 5 cr

The student is able to:


​ The student is able to:
 •   develop writing skills in general and academic contexts, including essays, summaries and reports
 •   write more accurately and with an awareness of the correct style and layout
 •   avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and using sources in the appropriate manner
 •   diagnose and remedy personal weaknesses in writing ability



R0078 Effective Spoken Communication in English, 5 cr

The student is able to:


​The student is able to:
 •   deliver effective presentations and speeches in academic and general situations
 •   interact smoothly and take an active part in discussions and conversations
 •   understand the significance of nonverbal communication
 •   speak with improved pronunciation and a richer vocabulary



R0257 Finnish Culture and Communication for Exchange Students, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   obtain an understanding of Finnish culture
•   recognize the special characteristics of Finnish communication
•   have knowledge in basic Finnish vocabulary and expressions



R0233 Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   speak and understand Finnish in very basic and familiar everyday situations
•   find information in very short texts and write simple messages
•   use some of the basic grammar structures
•   become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
•   reach the target level of A1.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages


Study unit description:
The study unit is for those whose language of education and mother tongue are other than Finnish and Swedish and
who have not studied Finnish before.


R0258 Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture 2, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   speak and understand Finnish in basic and familiar everyday situations
•   understand and write very short and simple texts
•   use basic grammar structures
•   become familiar with Finnish cultural manners and customs
•   reach the target level A1.2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages



R0259 Intermediate Finnish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   interact in various social situations
•   develop her/his Finnish skills independently
•   understand Finnish lifestyle and Finns more deeply
•   use most frequent grammar structures to convey her/his message in spite of possible mistakes
•   reach the target level A1.3-A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages



R0260 Introduction to Social and Healthcare Finnish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate both orally and literally in frequent situations in professional field
•   further develop skills and understanding of communication culture in Finland
•   retrieve information and vocabulary of Social Services and Healthcare using Finnish sources



V1601 Nursing Documentation, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate both orally and literally in various situations of nursing in Finnish
•   develop skills and understanding of professional instructions, documentation and multi-disciplinary interaction
•   use relevant information of nursing practises and producing structured professional documents



R0085 Finnish for Working Life, 5 cr

The student is able to:


The student is able to:
•   write a CV in Finnish
•   apply for a job
•   be interviewed for a job
•   present his/her workplace
•   write work-related emails
•   understand and use general work vocabulary



V1533 Advanced Finnish, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand extended speech provided the topic is reasonably familiar
•   interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity
•   take an active part in discussion in familiar contents
•   read articles and reports about contemporary problems
•   present a clear, detailed description on a wide range of subjects related to a field of expertise
•   write a clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to a field of expertise



R079 INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE, 15 cr

Description:
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.

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:
Tikkurila: Camilla Kåla


R0262 International Professional Development, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   understand his/herfuture profession from a global perspective
•   follow topical internationaldevelopment in his/her field
•   recognizeEuropean/ global trends in their field



R0089 Language and Culture Tandem, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   improve his/her target language skills, especially oral skills
•   make observations and get familiar with target (foreign) culture and society
•   expand his/her general cultural competence



R0263 Go abroad - Multicultural Teamwork and Student Mobility, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   arrange practicalities related to studies/traineeship abroad
•   understand different dynamics in multicultural teamwork
•   recognise international competences and develop them further
R0077 Developing Intercultural Competences, 5 cr

The student is able to:


​The student is able to:
 •   understand and interpret meanings of different cultural behaviors and phenomena
 •   apply cross-cultural knowledge to improve intercultural encounters
 •   work effectively in multicultural teams and work environments
 •   resolve intercultural conflicts in a professional manner



R0264 Multicultural Teamwork in the 21st Century, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   recognize and reflect on features of his/her own cultural values, assumptions and culturally specific behaviour
•   apply mental management strategies to enrich multicultural teamwork
•   develop his/her own communication strategies for multicultural encounters



R0253 International Networking - Travel Project, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   function in an international working environment
•   create international contacts and communicate in speech and in writing in a second language
•   manage the practical arrangements for travel projects in a second language before, during and after the travel
•   recognize cultural differences and take these into consideration
•   evaluate and develop intercultural competences and second language skills



R040 EXPERT IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION, 30 cr

Description:
During the module the student learns the principles of organizational communication. After completing the module
the student is able to plan and carry out coherent communication activities which take into consideration the
organization’s strategic objectives and the needs of its stakeholders. The student is able to flexibly utilise various
channels, forums and visual communication tools to carry out his/her communication tasks.

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


R0254 Communication Tools for Reputation Management, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   put together a targeted publication and media strategy and maintain media relations in support of company
    activities
•   build and manage the reputation of the work organization in various public arenas
•   communicate proactively in exceptional circumstances and crises



R0255 Effective Organizational Communication, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   plan and carry out organizational communications to support the organization’s business objectives
•   plan and maintain the organization’s media relations
•   encapsulate and communicate the organization’s key messages
•   communicate effectively and interactively according to stakeholder needs
•   measure and analyse the effectiveness of communications



A9248 Interaction and Networking Skills, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   build and maintain strategic networks in various forums
•   utilize technology in interaction
•   promote the organization's interaction and communicative goals with different stakeholder groups internationally
•   extend written and spoken communication skills online and face-to-face.



A9254 Basics of Digital Image Editing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   understand the basic theories of digital photoediting
•   use digital image editing software in an advanced level for both online and print publishing



A9436 Basics of Digital Image Editing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   understand the basic theories of digital photoediting
•   use digital image editing software in an advanced level for both online and print publishing



A9255 Implementing Visual Communication, 10 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to:
•   understand the basics of visual communication
•   develop communicational solutions for an organization while taking into account customer and end-user needs
•   implement organizational communication by using different techniques and different forums
•   use different visual communication applications (e.g. image editing, desktop publishing, vector graphics,
    presentation graphics)
R0256 Consolidate your Communication Skills, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   communicate effectively online and face-to-face for work-related interpersonal and intergroup communications
•   take into consideration the communicative requirements of different target groups and communication channels
•   produce various text types as appropriate to the situation
•   analyse and interpret the texts produced by oneself and others
•   act naturally in various professional presentations and communicate effectively in negotiations
•   argue convincingly
•   act in a goal-oriented way in group writing processes and other work-related group communications
•   evaluate and develop personal communication skills utilising various communicative tools and resources



R075 WELLBEING, STUDY SKILLS AND IMPACTING IN STUDENT UNION, 0 cr

Description:
See the modules below. Please note that not all are offered in English.


0398 MANAGEMENT AND WELLBEING SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, 30 cr

Description:
The core skill learnt in this module is the development of the individual's skills to support learning and well-being.
The skills developed in the module help to improve learners' capacity for lifelong learning.

On completion of the module, students see evidence of improved self-knowledge and have the skills needed for self-
management and self-development. They have the knowledge and skill needed to determine their own well-being.

Responsible persons:
Pirjo Nieminen


01571 The Natural Way to Promote Well-being and to Approach Studies, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify the natural environment's rejuvenating effects and its capacity for enhancing well-being
•   to make use of practical, natural methods to help them strengthen their well-beingand capacity for study



01528 Growth in groups, 5 cr

The student is able to:
•   Students learn to find ways to prevent stress, burnout and depression.

    Students learn to notice the link between feelings, thoughts and moods.


Contents of the study unit:
•  Hyvä arki, toiminta ja ajankäyttö
•  Hyvinvointi, stressi ja ongelmanratkaisu
•  Tunteiden ja ajatusten tunnistaminen
•  Itsetunto ja ajatusten muuttaminen
•  Sosiaaliset suhteet ja taidot
•  Hyvä arki ja elämä - ole oman elämäsi tähti
01529 Tame Your Performance Anxiety, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify and analyse their performance anxiety
•   to use their self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of their performance anxiety
•   to find ways to manage their performance anxiety and boost their confidence
•   performe more cofidently


Contents of the study unit:
•  orientaatiotehtävä aiheeseen
•  esiintymisjännitys
•  esiintymisjännityksen ilmenemismuodot
•  kokemukset esiintymisjännityksestä
•  selviytymiskeinoja esiintymisjännitykseen
•  esiintymistilanteiden harjoittelu



01530 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths, 5 cr

The student is able to:
•   The aim is to increase motivation to study.
•   This involves examination of students' own study habits and their development.
•   The objective is for students to learn to recognise their own ways of learning, be able to assess their own
    learning and studies, and learn to identify barriers to, and the resources available for, their studies


Contents of the study unit:
•  laatia tavoitteita ja aikatauluja opiskeluunsa
•  hyödyntää erilaisia oppimistekniikoita opiskelussaan
•  tarkastella omaa opiskelumotivaatiotansa ja parantaa sitä
•  käyttää omia voimavarojaan ja tunnistaa stressin varoitusmerkkejä
•  havainnoida tunteiden, asenteiden ja ilmapiirin vaikutusta opiskeluunsa
•  tarkastella itseään oppijana
•  suunnitella ja jäsentää omaan elämäänsä kokonaisuutena tasapainoisemmaksi



01531 Ups and Downs in a Relationship, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able both to develop their professionalism in relationships and their relationship skills. Those who
achieve a pass in the course
•   are aware of the key issues that relate to starting, maintaining and terminating relationships and the relevant
    solutions.
•   are able to apply the theory, practice exercises, face-to-face instruction, and assignments covered during the
    course, as well as the discussions connected with these, in their own relationships and professional work.


Contents of the study unit:
Omien taustojen merkitys parisuhteelle, parisuhteen vaiheet, roolimallit, tunteiden tunnistaminen, ristiriitojen
käsittely, pariviestintä, yksinäisyyden ja kumppaniin kohdistuvien toiveiden käsittely, seksuaalisuus sekä
pettymysten ja eron selvittelykeinot.

Etukäteis- ja välitehtävissä käytettävä kirjallinen materiaali:
Pruuki, Timoria & Väätäinen: Pari suhteessa. Tunne itsesi, uskalla rakastaa (Otava, Keuruu 2013).
Luukkala, Jouni: Kukoistava parisuhde - parisuhteen psykologia (Duodecim 2015)
Kallio, Maaret & Kontula, Osmo: Happy End - Seksuaalisesti vireät pitkät parisuhteet (WSOY 2015)
Ammatilliseen reflektointiin käytetään materiaaleja mm. osoitteessa
http://www.city.fi/blogit/suhdeklinikka


V0155 Psychodrama Growth Group, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able
•   to identify and control the factors that affect well-being, functional ability and self-knowledge
•   find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity
•   to find ways to strengthen professional growth and identity in the group and recognise their approach to
    interaction and roles within the group
•   to understand the basics of the psychodrama method and the principles underlying the work



01535 Developing of Stress Coping Skills, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Students are able to
•   identify the different factors that cause stress
•   use their own self-knowledge when reflecting on the causes of stress
•   assess their own solutions for stress management
•   employ various stress management techniques and remedies
•   develop theoretical knowledge and skills in the area of stress management


Contents of the study unit:
•  rentoutumis ja mindfullness – harjoituksia
•  eri stressitekijöiden ja -tilanteiden tarkastelua
•  stressin vaikutukset kehossa ja mielessä
•  stressiä lieventävien keinojen kartoittaminen ja löytäminen
•  ratkaisu- ja voimavarakeskeisten harjoitusten tekeminen



V1552 Improving Your Study Skills and Finding Your Strengths, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   improve his/her study motivation and time management
•   recognize his/her learning styles and methods
•   reflect on how to improve his/her studying skills and methods
•   recognize his/her strengths and positive attitude
•   minimize barriers in the study success



R0223 Stress Tolerance, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   recognize his/her stress factors
•   improve his/her stress management skills
•   improve his/her skills in carrying out studies and graduate in time
•   manage his/her thesis angst and minimize barries
R027 GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TRAINING, 15 cr

Description:
Expertise is born via guidance activities in the Guidance and expertise module.

Completing this module provides the student with varied expertise in guiding different people in different situations.
The student will know how to support the development of both competence and identity, and to advise on the use of
different tools. They know which actions promote a sense of community.

Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in student union activities
during study units. The working language can be either Finnish or English.

Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen


R0155 International Activities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   take into account the special characteristics of international activities
•   form international networks
•   act in an international environment with people from different cultures



R0156 Callidus Tutoring, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   provide guidance to other students in their areas of strength
•   encourage and motivate the students they provide guidance to
•   develop their own interaction skills



01540 Tutoring, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The Student is able to
•   evaluate tutoring from the perspective of their own campus and the campus's educational responsibilities
•   provide guidance and advice to new students with regard to Laurea's practices and operational culture
•   aware of and have a command of the systems currently in use
•   create an expertise profile for themselves and can support new students in building an expertise profile in the
    kyvyt.fi portal
•   know the learning environments on their campus and can, when necessary, represent the campus at different
    events
•   have a command of the work methods related to career planning and are able, together with the teacher tutor,
    to support new students in themes related to career planning
•   act as active promoters of well-being within the workplace and among students



R025 SOCIAL IMPACTOR, 15 cr

Description:
The Social Impactor module is part of the core competence of all students while actively taking part in student union
activities. Students acquire a command of the module's areas of expertise while e.g. organising events, taking part
in student union activities on campus and taking part in the active development of the student union's
communications in networks and social media.

The focus of the module is in improving the student's knowledge and skill base, which support acting as an
influencer in different situations and operative levels. Completing the module demonstrates the student’s ability to
carry initiatives onward and to act as an influencer and with responsibility in different operating environments.

The student will be able to:
Personal development

After completing this module thestudent
•    isable to distinguish between a strategic and operative approach
•    understands the effects of laws and other provisions that regulate activities
•    isable to delegate assignments and monitor the progress
•    has a command of time management
•    isable to assess the strengths of his/her actions and expertise and the areas which needs to be developed
•    has a command of different digital tools
•    isable to work in a collaborative manner within different electronic platforms


Event management

After completing this module thestudent
•    isable to organise events and functions
•    isable to draw up an overall approach and realise this
•    isable to draw up a safety plan
•    has a command of budgeting and human resources
•    isable to coordinate and realise marketing for an event
•    isable to manage quickly shifting situations and react to these


Customer service competence

After completing this module thestudent
•    hasan understanding of what fantastic customer service is
•    has an understanding of different types of people
•    wants to act in a constructive manner that promotes community


Stakeholder work

After completing this module thestudent
•    isable to interact with stakeholders in the course of his/her work
•    understands the significance of different types of networks


Communication, interaction and decision-making

After completing this module thestudent
•    isable to organise an efficient meeting and make it happen successfully
•    isable to advocate activities and business through communication
•    understands the requirements of a constructive and open communication culture
•    isable to report on his/her own work in an agreed upon manner
•    pays attention to changes andis able to react to these when necessary


Working of the Board of Directors

After completing this module thestudent
•    takes part in advocacy work
•    realises business cooperation
•   understands the significance of having a competence in management
•   isadept at project management and working as a member of a project team
•   has an understanding of strategic planning


Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in organising student union
activities. The working language can be either Finnish or English. Competence is recognised as described above
with a portfolio and it will be recorded as a project. The scope will be agreed on a case by case basis.

Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen


R026 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE FUTURE, 15 cr

Description:
The Management and Leadership of the Future module focuses on development of management competenceand
leadership in practice.

Completing the module demonstrates the student’s ability to act in a management role over both issues and people.
The student will be able to use his/her management skills to contribute to an organisation’s goals and to implement
appropriate management communication. In management she/hewill be able to make use of expertise related to
quality work, safety evaluation and HR management.

The student will be able to:
Command of self-leadership

After completing this module thestudent
•    is able to act as a motivator and organiser
•    has a clear understanding ofhim/herself and is able to head and manage his/her own work
•    isable to develop him/herself and hsi/her expertise throughout his/her work
•    isable to act as an example to other actors
•    participate in the mentoring programme


Strategic management

After completing this module the student
•    act as a responsible leader
•    isable to build an organisation's vision
•    isable to follow the news cycle and trends related to his/her work and to react to these when necessary
•    isprepared for fast changes and is able to react to these
•    understands the strategic results and consequences ofhis/her actions
•    isable to set targets and measure the results of his/her work


Personnel management

After completing this module the student
•    understandshis/her responsibility as a leader (when necessary)
•    isable to head a team and produce results
•    isable to motivate, encourage and support his/her team
•    knows how to work in challenging situations that require interaction


Safety and quality management

After completing this module the student
•    has a command of quality assurance principles
•   acts in positions wheresafety is promoted
•   understands responsibilities related to personal data and confidentiality


Communication and influencing society

After completing this module the student
•    takes part in proactive advocacy work
•    knows how to communicate effectively in advocacy work
•    knows how to work in different communication forums


Learning process:
Competence as defined in this module can be developed by, for example, taking part in organising student union
activities. Students acquire a command of the module's areas of expertise while e.g. acting as chair of the student
union or as head of a large project entity or association.The working language can be either Finnish or English.
Competence is recognised as described above with a portfolio and it will be recorded as a project. The scope will be
agreed on a case by case basis.

Responsible persons:
Teija Laamanen


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


R0169 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics, 3 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   solve mathematical problems at a level required in the UAS studies.
01527 Competitive Sport and Working Life Skills, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able
•   to understand the significance of competitive sports in professional growth
•   to set objectives and commit to these
•   to identify the skills gained from competitive sport
•   to understand and identify the importance of working life skills
•   to utilise skills gained in competitive sport
•   to identify the strengths and development areas in their own working life skills


Previous studies:
Kilpaurheilutausta


R0225 Participation in Voluntary Work, 0 cr

The student is able to:
See the description.

Study unit description:
The student participates in voluntary work during his/her studies. As a volunteer the student develops his/her
general working life competences, professional competences and competence related to social themes. The
competence is acknowledged as part of the other studies.


R0226 Participation in Voluntary Work, 0 cr

Study unit description:
The student participates in voluntary work during his/her studies. As a volunteer the student develops his/her
general working life competences, professional competences and competence related to social /societal themes.
The competence is acknowledged as part of the other studies.


R0435 Business Culture, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   understand business culture and work ethics widely
•   identifythe core competences needed in work life now and in the future
•   relate those skills to his/her professional interest area
•   understand the importance of networking and international perspective as crucial factors for personal and
    professional development



01573 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics, 3 cr

The student is able to:
The student is able to
•   demonstrate the basic skills of mathematical applications required by his / her field of study