Opetussuunnitelma
2015
Laurean yhteiset opinnot
Laurea Otaniemi
Täydentävä osaaminen ja yhteiset opinnot
Curriculum
2015
Laurea common studies
Laurea Otaniemi
Complementary competence and common studies
Opetussuunnitelma · Complementary competence (bachelor's studies) (CCG), Laurea Otaniemi · Ryhmä CCG15SY
Opetussuunnitelma 2015 – CCG15SY (suomeksi)
Curriculum · Complementary competence (bachelor's studies) (CCG), Laurea Otaniemi · Group CCG15SY
Curriculum 2015 – CCG15SY (in Finnish)
Opetussuunnitelma 2015 – CCG15SY (suomeksi)
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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Complementary competence (bachelor's studies), Laurea Otaniemi, CCG15SY
INTRODUCTION TO LAUREA
Laurea's Mission
The strategic intent of Laurea University of Applied Sciences is to be ”an international developer of well-being and
competitiveness of the Helsinki Metropolitan area in 2020".
Laurea is a student-centred, international, inspiring and innovative university of applied sciences whose mission is to
conduct education, research, development and innovation activities in international value networks following the
action model of Learning by Developing (LbD).
The students will encounter authentic workplace actors and their competence will be challenged during their studies.
A student graduating from Laurea will be able to act in new situations, anticipate future trends, develop new
operating models and examine the world with open eyes. Laurea's mission is to be an internationally networked
university of applied sciences with an operating method that creates links between learning and the working life.
This way, new competence will be produced and service innovations generated.
Competence Development
At Laurea our focus is on the student, emphasising the student's freedom and responsibility. The students are
offered an opportunity to develop their competence as required by their professional goals. Freedom means that the
learning outcomes may be achieved through different modes of studying. Responsibility means an active approach
to studying, responsibility for your own choices and a constructive and motivated attitude towards doing things
together. Laurea's staff is responsible for supporting and guiding the student's professional growth.
Internationality at Laurea means numerous opportunities for being active in various multicultural settings, developing
your language skills, going on student exchanges and taking part in international research and development (R&D)
projects.
Laurea’s strategic research areas are based on strong expertise on which the education offered by Laurea is based.
Strategic research areas are health and societal integrity, comprehensive security and service business. Student
entrepreneurship is supported and entrepreneurship is visible in Laurea's activities not only as an entrepreneurial
attitude and cooperation with companies but also as concrete new businesses that the students may set up even
before completing their studies.
Laurea produces experts for the future who can develop their own work, are professionally committed and have
capabilities for serving in expert tasks in their own fields.
The education aims for an extensive and strong professional competence. Workplace driven projects also develop
management competence, communication skills, creativity and ethical competence. The graduates will have
capabilities for following and promoting the development of their professional fields and for continuous improvement
of their personal professional competence. The education imparts the students adequate communication and
linguistic skills for tasks in their fields as well as for international activities and cooperation.
LEARNING BY DEVELOPING (LbD)
Laurea's inspiring and innovative learning environments are based on the model of Learning by Developing. The
idea of Learning by Developing is built around authentic encounters with the working life. The ensuing cooperation is
based on trust and creativity.
The students learn to identify targets for workplace and competence development, to create new solutions, products
and operating models and to develop their own action in observance of changing workplace requirements. The
typical characteristics of LbD include authenticity, partnership, experiential nature, creativity and a research-oriented
approach.
Learning by Developing combines learning that produces competence with creativity through various research and
development projects. Learning builds on new opportunities that open up as the project progresses. The required
competence is accumulated through practical activities in various workshops and labs.
DEGREE STRUCTURE IN EDUCATION LEADING TO A UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES DEGREE
Scope and Extent of the Degree
The scope of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Beauty Care, and Health
Care (physiotherapist, nurse) is 210 credits, and it takes on average 3.5 years to complete. The scope of a
Bachelor's degree programme in Health Care (public health nurse) is 240 credits, and it takes on average 4 years to
complete.
In line with the international ECTS standard, one credit corresponds with 26.7 hours of work for an average student.
Degree Structure
The degree studies at Laurea consists of core competence and complementary competence modules. The modules
comprise competence areas that are part of the degree. Core competence modules impart competence that is part
of the degree's compulsory requirements. Complementary modules make it possible to deepen or extend your
knowledge.
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.
In practice, credits are attained when the student complete study units that are part of the module or engage in
projects in which the corresponding competence area is develop (see picture 1). Credits can also be gained through
recognition of prior learning or demonstrations.
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 offering.
Picture 1. Structure of the studies.
Core Competence and Complementary Competence Modules
Core competence modules lay the foundation for the competence required for a degree and are compulsory. The
scope of the core competence varies depending on the degree:
• 150 credits for a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Hospitality Management, a Bachelor of
Social Services, a Bachelor of Health Care (physiotherapist) and a Bachelor of Beauty Care degree
• 180 credits for a Bachelor of Health Care degree (nurse)
• 210 credits for a Bachelor of Health Care degree (public health nurse)
The scope of core competence modules is 30 credits. The modules contain the following types of studies: basic
studies, professional studies, practical studies and a Bachelor's thesis.
The remaining part of the degree consists of complementary competence modules. Depending on the degree,
the scope of the complementary competence thus is 30 or 60 credits. The scope of a module is either 15 or 30
credits. The modules can be freely selected. Complementary competence modules support individual study paths
and competence. You can include in your degree complementary competence modules that are compatible with
your professional goals. The compatibility of the elective studies with your degree will be subject to prior agreement
with your teacher tutor.
Complementary modules include the following types of studies: professional studies, practical studies and elective
studies.
Flexible Possibilities for Completing Attainments and Specialising
At Laurea, there are flexible possibilities of building up the competence specified in the modules' learning outcomes.
For example, the student can
• select core competence studies offered on Laurea's different campuses
• select complementary competence modules that support your professional goals in Laurea's various campuses
• select Englishstudies from Laurea's offer of English education, even if you are studying in Finnish education,
• select Finnishstudies from Laurea's offer of Finnish education, even if you are studying in an English education.
• selectstudies taught in Finnish from Laurea's offer of Finnish education
• include in your degree studiesoffered by the offer of the FUAS Federation that is from HAMK University of
Applied Sciences and Lahti university of Applied Sciences, without paying fees
• select online studies that give you more flexibility in your study schedules, and
• develop your competence by taking part in projects and
• utilize work-based learning.
The study unit implementation plans specify the objectives, content and implementation form of the studies.
The development of a student's individual competence is also supported by campus modules, the contents of which
emphasise the special competence areas of the campuses. In addition, you can deepen or extend your competence
by your selections of complementary competence modules, placements and the theme of your thesis, and by
participating in various projects. Career guidance will be provided to support a student on his or her study path.
ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING AND COMPETENCE
In the curriculum, the learning outcomes are described as the learner's actions, so that the development of
competence can be assessed with reference to the set goals. Competence is identified as knowledge, skills and
values related competence as well as experiential competence that includes the competence of an individual and a
community. The competence descriptions in the curriculum draw on Bloom's taxonomy, where the development of
competence is described at six different levels: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and
evaluation/creativity.
Following Laurea's LbD model, it is expected that the learner's competence will develop from the level of application
to the level of creativity in the course of the education. Laurea's description of shared general criteria for workplace
competence is based on the National Quality Framework. General workplace competence develops as the students
complete modules and study units and participate in projects.
Table 1. Shared criteria for generic working life competence at Laurea
Description of competence Learning outcome Examples
• is able to solve problems • changes his/her operating
associated with his/her role, methods and role, and develops
REFLECTION COMPETENCE operating methods and his/her competence as the
competence in a goal-oriented development process progresses
learning skills (EQF) manner to reach a target in order to reach the objectives
and the goal set for the project.
Assessment and development of the • brings up the views put forward
learner's personal competence and by experts that he/she
that of others in order to achieve the appreciates as the project
learning outcomes progresses
• is able to analyse the • in a goal-oriented manner,
implemented operating methods compares different perspectives
and the actors' competence and, together with other project actors
based on this analysis, is able to
draw conclusions together with
other actors in order to achieve a
shared goal
• models a development project as
a whole from the perspective of
impact
• is able to compare and develop
the operating methods of various
actors, the set objectives and
goal and the entire process, and
to create a new operating model
• is able to follow the principles of • follows the agreed operating
equality and fairness methods
ETHICAL COMPETENCE • is able to apply the underpinning • is considerate to others, gives
values and principles of space to other people's ideas
vocational ethics typical of his/ and listens
her field to his/her actions • complies with the rules (including
• is able to apply the principles of schedules), is committed to work,
sustainable development is careful, reliable and fair,
(environmental, social and respects the work of others,
financial responsibility) shows discretion and behaves
• acts as a responsible global appropriately in each situation
citizen • understands that local actions
may also have international
impacts and vice versa
• accepts responsibility for his/her • recognizes conflicts associated
own actions with choices
• accepts responsibility for the • compares and takes into
actions of the group consideration different
viewpoints, is able to let go of
selfish needs in order to achieve
a common good
• shows appreciation for the work
and outputs of others, for
example by citing the original
sources
• draws on his/her competence to • designs/develops customer/client
have an impact in society (LbD -oriented and sustainable
regional development) solutions including a financial,
social and environmental aspect
• is able to communicate • observes the communication
appropriately in interactive requirements and capacities of
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE situations of the work community the project
(IN WORK COMMUNITY) and communicate in inter-cultural • by his/her personal action,
situations promotes a constructive
The student is able to act atmosphere (appropriate,
appropriately in various work-related constructive criticism)
communication and interactive • values, listens to and respects
situations: the student uses diverse different communicators and
communication channels in various cultures and linguistic diversity
situations, exchanges messages and • applies his/her communication
maintains interaction with others. competence to different people
• communicates in a foreign
language
• uses ICT in his/her tasks
• is able to communicate • communicates to promote well-
responsibly as part of a multi- being in the community
disciplinary work community / • acts as an active and goal-
network oriented partner in cooperation
and networks globally
• is able to organise • shares information and takes
communications in a work initiative in disseminating
community information on the project's
• is able to evaluate progress using various
communication competence communication channels
needed in multicultural • finds solutions to communication
cooperation challenges
• is able to evaluate the impacts • constructs and organises
and possibilities of network partnerships in
internationalisation development cooperation with project actors
• is able to renew communication • has the courage to challenge him/
modes herself and others to act
• is able to direct communications • tolerates uncertainty,
• is able to develop working life incompleteness and the
connections and networks possibility of failing in
• is able to have an impact in communication situations
society by communicating about • acts professionally, interprets
project outcomes and controls emotions in critical
interactive situations
• builds and develops online
partnerships independently
• uses renewing modes of
communication
• is able to identify elements • obtains and processes
needing change in working life / a knowledge in his/her field in
INNOVATION COMPETENCE project relation to the RDI project
• is able to use appropriate project • brings up practicable
and R&D methods development ideas emerging
• is able to apply a development- from the project
oriented work approach in an
RDI project
• is able to organise an RDI project • documents and reports:
• is able to analyse and interpret describes knowledge or
an innovation process applying operating methods that renew
existing international knowledge working life in line with the
project targets
• brings up international standards
and practices relevant to the field
and follows them
• has the courage for constructive
questioning
• is able to create new working • suggests and implements
methods by using creative solutions bravely and creatively,
problem-solving and finds justifies his/her point of view
customer/client -oriented, • has visions of future (foresight,
sustainable and cost-effective ability to also see the past)
solutions • is creative
• is able to draw on the • recognizes his/her role in order to manage his/her
basics of management own actions in the project
MANAGEMENT and entrepreneurial • identifies the goals of the project and sets goals for
COMPETENCE operation as part of him/herself
project work
Management • is able to lead a development project as a Project
Manager
comprises goal-oriented,
interactive social activity.
Management guides the
way people act. The aim of
management is that a group
of people will work better
and more efficiently than
without management
• is able to promote a communal spirit among those • draws up a project plan
participating in a development project by personal (legal and financial
example aspects)
• communicates about
decisions and project
changes, solves
communication and
interaction problems
• plans and implements
a budget
• organises project
activities and allocates
responsibilities and
tasks to actors
• supports the actors'
development as Project
Manager
• makes decisions in
unexpected situations
• identifies risks and
takes steps to find a
solution
• monitors and evaluates
the project in
comparison to the plan
• is capable of proactive management • has visions of future
• is able to generalise management competence • renews management
produced in a development project in working life culture
development
Study units are graded on a scale of 0 to 5, as follows:
5 (Excellent),
4 (Good),
3 (Good),
2 (Satisfactory),
1 (Satisfactory) and
0 (Fail).
Some study units or parts can also be graded simply as Pass/Fail (H/0).
The students will be informed of the criteria for assessing competence at the beginning of each study unit/project. In
the planning of the assessment, shared assessment criteria applicable to initial stage and graduation stage students
are utilised, with shared descriptions for levels 1, 3 and 5.
Table 2. Shared assessment criteria for initial stage and graduation stage students
BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS GRADUATION STAGE STUDENTS
• Apply professional concepts • Apply professional concepts
expertly. expertly and extensively, and
EXCELLENT • Comply with occupational safety manage the big picture.
instructions responsibly and • Develop occupational safety of
grade 5 independently. their operating environment.
• Justify activities using research • Develop operating methods by
Students are able to: knowledge. comparing, combining and
selecting research knowledge.
• Work independently and take • Work independently and
initiatives in line with objectives. innovatively in line with
Operations are often flexible, objectives. Activities are mostly
systematic, development- creative, focused on developing
oriented, creative and active. the workplace and distinctly
• Select the appropriate professional.
techniques and models for • Select, combine and develop
activities, and justify the choices. appropriate techniques and
• Act in customer/client-oriented models for activities.
ways and according to the • Take initiatives and act
situation. responsibly in customer/client
• Promote group activities. relations, and understand the
• Able to critically apply ethical meaning of customer/client
principles in the subject field in relationships for the big picture.
one's conduct and tasks. • Develop and renew activities of
multidisciplinary teams.
• Critically apply ethical principles
in the subject field in complex
and unanticipated situations.
• Apply professional concepts • Apply professional concepts
systematically. expertly.
GOOD • Apply occupational safety • Take care of occupational safety
instructions in their activities. for themselves and the work
grade 3 • Justify, compare and analyse community, and perceive
their activities using general development objects.
Students are able to: 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
client 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 • Prioritise and maintain customer/
principles.. client relationships.
• Promote group activities.
• Critically apply ethical principles
in the subject field in one's
conduct and tasks.
• Apply most important/individual • Apply professional concepts
and appropriate professional systematically.
SATISFACTORY, concepts, and indicate their • Comply with occupational safety
familiarity with the knowledge instructions responsibly and
grade 1 base. independently.
• Act safely, although activities are • Justify and analyse their
Students are able to: often schematic/ experimental/ activities using general
fumbling/ self-involved. guidelines and in accordance
• Comply with rules and with evidence-based information.
instructions, and justify their • Act professionally and
activities using provided responsibly in unanticipated
instructions. customer/client and problem
• Act appropriately under guidance. situations.
• Use acquired techniques and
models.
• Take customers/clients into • Work independently in different
account in their actions. tasks in each operating
• Act as group members. environment.
• Act in accordance with ethical • Apply acquired techniques and
principles. models diversely.
• Act in customer/client-oriented
ways and according to the
situation, and understand
customer/client needs.
• Work in a group in line with
objectives.
• Act and justify their activities in
accordance with ethical
principles.
The assessments draw on the students' self and peer assessments and the assessments of employer
representatives. The students can also avail themselves of recognition of prior learning (RPL). Assessment helps
the students to monitor the development of their competence and the achievement of their personal goals in relation
to the competence requirements set for the degree.
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY OF THE DEGREE
Competence is at the centre of all activities at Laurea, and we recognize competence in a comprehensive sense.
General working life capabilities specified at the national level and defined in greater detail at Laurea have been
taken into account in the degree contents.
The level of the degree corresponds with level 6 of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and level 6 of the
European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
In the curriculum, the learning outcomes of a study unit are described for level 3, good skills, on the assessment
scale (1-5).
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
The curriculum is developed by using evaluation, monitoring and feedback data. Changes may occur in the study
units and implementation modes of the modules. 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.
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.
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.
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 90
R027 GUIDANCE AND EXPERTISE TRAINING
01470 Student Tutor Activities
R023 OTHER COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCES
A9344 Basic Studies in Mathematics
R022 LANGUAGE SKILLS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETENCE
G0261 Intermediate Finnish 5
G122 PROMOTING WELLBEING
G123 REHABILITATION NETWORKS
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and
Effectiveness
G124 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE
IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE FIELD
01468 Phases of Human Life and Development 5
G8318 Professional Interaction with Clients and Patients of Different 5
Ages
G126 SOCIAL WORK WITH ADULTS
P0082 Social sector work carried out with adults 5
G8314 Guidance and counselling in social work with adults 5
G8315 Functional, bodily and creative methods in social work with 5
adults
G127 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
G8331 Work with Challenging Children 5
G8332 Work with Young People 5
G8333 Child Welfare Services in Open Care 5
G121 FUTURE EXPERTS IN THE WELFARE SECTOR
G8329 Innovation project I 5
G8330 Innovation project II 10
G108 LAUREA STARTUP
G8341 Kickoff StartUp 10
G8319 Future StartUp 5
G8320 Idea StartUp 5
G8321 Business StartUp 5
G8342 Developing StartUp 5
90
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
01470 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.
R023 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.
A9344 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.
R022 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.
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:
Leppävaara: Sirpa Rakkolainen
G0261 Intermediate Finnish, 5 cr
The student is able to:
communicate in more formal situations,
develop her/his Finnish skills for work-related purposes
Contents of the study unit:
How can my Finnish vocabulary and grammar related to studying and working life be developed?
Study unit description:
The course will develop the students’ Finnish language skills for professional purposes in order to reach level B1
according to the Common European Framework
Previous studies:
Intermediate level of Finnish language
G122 PROMOTING WELLBEING, 30 cr
Description:
The objective of the module is for the student to be able to evaluate and develop physiotherapy as a part of his/her
client's wellbeing.
After completing the module the student is able to extensively apply different physiotherapy assessment and
exercise methods. The student is able to evaluate and develop his/her own competence, as well as services from a
multidisciplinary perspective in the client’s different operating environments. The student is able to foresee future
challenges to wellbeing and create solutions.
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:
The module is no longer offered.
G123 REHABILITATION NETWORKS, 15 cr
Description:
The objective of this module is to develop the student’s expertise in international rehabilitation networking.
After completing the module the student is able to act in national and international rehabilitation networks. The
student is able to evaluate the challenges and develop the effectiveness of physiotherapy, as well as develop the
operations in the field of physiotherapy networks.
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:
The module is no longer offered.
G8298 National and Global Rehabilitation Challenges and Effectiveness, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• recognise and describe national and global rehabilitation challenges.
• apply the principles of sustainable development in his/her own work
• evaluate the effectiveness of rehabilitation and develop operations in a multidisciplinary and multicultural
operating environment
Previous studies:
Studies in physiotheraphy.
G124 MULTIDISCIPLINARY CUSTOMER WORK COMPETENCE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES AND
HEALTHCARE FIELD, 30 cr
Description:
The core purpose of the module is for students to gain an understanding of human growth and development and of
life’s different stages.
After completing the module, the student is able to support the creation of an interactive relationship between people
of different ages. The student is able to improve a customer’s potential to develop his/her own personality and skills.
The student is able to utilise various multidisciplinary methods when guiding activities according to a customer’s
needs.
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:
The module is no longer offered.
01468 Phases of Human Life and Development, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
• assess and support resources of health
• assess and support growth and development of clients in diffrent ages.
G8318 Professional Interaction with Clients and Patients of Different Ages, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able
- to support bonding and attachment between parents and the infant
- to support the growing interaction between parents and their children
- to develop in professional interaction
- to analyze his/her skills of professional interaction
- to describe and analyze the influencing factors in the process of professional interaction
G126 SOCIAL WORK WITH ADULTS, 15 cr
Description:
The students will develop their theoretical and methodological skills in social work with adults. In the study units of
this module, the students improve their capabilities in using methodological approaches with and applying these
approaches to different people in different life situations in order to support their inclusion.
The students can develop their competence by taking part in study units or working in projects. In project work, the
students will participate in the development efforts and project activities of Finnish and international companies and
organisations. The project topic and the competence to be acquired through it will become clearer in accordance
with the students' interests, and their extent will be decided on case-by-case basis.
Responsible persons:
The module is no longer offered
P0082 Social sector work carried out with adults, 5 cr
The student is able to:
After completing this module, students can:
• identify the multifaceted nature of vulnerability and exclusion
• analyse the individual, community-related and social factors behind marginalisation, vulnerability and exclusion
• understand theoretical bases and working orientations of social rehabilitation
G8314 Guidance and counselling in social work with adults, 5 cr
The student is able to:
After completing this module, students can:
• apply their knowledge and skills in crisis work, mental health work, and in intoxicant abuse, crime prevention
and multicultural work.
• apply, in customer work, working methods that promote the customer's inclusion and empowerment
G8315 Functional, bodily and creative methods in social work with adults, 5 cr
The student is able to:
After completing this module, students can:
• apply, draw on and use functional, bodily and creative art-based methods in social work with adults
• improve their knowledge and capabilities in the application of these methods.
G127 CHILD PROTECTION - YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES, 15 cr
Description:
Students completing this module will develop their knowledge and competencies in working with children, young
people, and families from the perspective of strengthening client participation. Students will be capable of working
as a social worker in a psycho-social setting. Furthermore, students will become familiar with the working methods,
procedures, and processes involved in child protection work and be capable of engaging with young people and
families in various professional settings. The students will also be able to reflect on their own knowledge and
understanding of the work in this area.
The module is worth between 15 and 30 ECTS.
Responsible persons:
The module is no longer offered
G8331 Work with Challenging Children, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
•assess a child’s or youth’s special needs
•work in institutional care that support children
G8332 Work with Young People, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
•assess a young person’s needs
•support young people with different methods, including the work in Internet
G8333 Child Welfare Services in Open Care, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to
•assess what type of support the child and family require
•work in accordance with the Child Welfare Act and principles of child welfare
•use the work methods in open care in an appropriate way
G121 FUTURE EXPERTS IN THE WELFARE SECTOR, 15 cr
Description:
The module produces competence, which makes it possible for the student to develop services and service models
in the welfare sector.
After completing the module, the student is able to describe and evaluate the expertise that the welfare sector will
require in the future. The student is able to evaluate changes in the operating environment, as well as the changes
required in services and service models. The student is able to develop and apply different working methods when
developing future services and service models as a part by participating in projects oriented towards working life.
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:
Otaniemi: Anu Nordlund-Knuutila
G8329 Innovation project I, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• the student is able to describe and evaluate the expertise that the welfare sector will require in the future.
• The student is able to evaluate changes in the operating environment, as well as the changes required in
services and service models.
G8330 Innovation project II, 10 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to develop and apply different working methods when developing future services and service
models as a part by participating in projects oriented towards working life with multiprofessionals teams
G108 LAUREA STARTUP, 15 cr
Description:
The objective of the module is that the student is able to evaluate and develop his/her entrepreneurial skills, is able
to assess his/her business idea and draw up a business plan on the basis of his/her business idea. The goal is also
that he is familiar with entrepreneurial social obligations and opportunities.
If a student is interested in starting his/her own business, the objective is that the student is able to do so in practice
and knows how to prepare for early-stage entrepreneurial challenges. Student is able to analyze and to utilise
financial and operational performance information in his/her business.
Students can complete15–30 credits in the module with the aim of developing their entrepreneurial skills or their
own company.
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
G8341 Kickoff StartUp, 10 cr
The student is able to:
After completing this study unit, students will understand why businesses have a constant need for agile business
development, and for validating their business models and products in the market and with the customers.
Students will understand the requirements for Startup -funding, and the differences between applying and receiving
public and private sources of funding.
Students will understand the purpose of a team, its members’ different roles and its strengths for a growth-seeking
Startup company.
Contents of the study unit:
Kickoff StartUp-opintojakso on erikseen sovittava opintokokonaisuus start-up yrityksen liiketoiminnan
käynnistämiseen ja sen rahoitukseen liittyen.
Opintojakson aikana yrityksen liiketoimintaa kehitetään ketterän kehityksen metodeja käyttäen
asiakaslähtöisestiliiketoimintamallia ja tuotteita testaten. Tavoitteena on Business Model Canvasin kirkastaminen
sekä rahoitussuunnitelman tekeminen tai muu erikseen sovittava liiketoiminnan käynnistämiseen ja kehittämiseen
liittyvä kokonaisuus – esim. tiimin kehittäminen, rahoitus/taloushallinto, asiakashankinta, koemarkkinointi. Kaikki
lähtee yrityksen/tiimin tarpeista.
Opintojakso toteutetaan kehittämisohjelman muodossa, jolloin opiskelija start-up /tiimi saavat henkilökohtaista
sparrausta ja neuvontaa.
Sparrauksen lisäksi opiskelijalle on tarjolla mahdollisuuksia verkottua eri startup-ympäristön toimijoihin sekä
kontakteja rahoittajiin. Verkoston kautta on myös tarjolla koulutuksia ja erilaisia työkaluja yritystoiminnan
aloittamiseen ja pyörittämiseen.
G8319 Future StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Student is able to:
• recognise and develop their own competence and evaluate competence required in entrepreneurship
• recognise entrepreneur-like activities in the working community and utilise extensive competence in business
activities and work contexts
• develop and expand their personal networking skills and understand the importance of central stakeholders to
their company
G8320 Idea StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• utilise different methods for generating ideas when developing business activities
• form a team around one's own idea and/or work as a team member in an entrepreneurial way
• recognise and evaluate clients' problems and develop their idea in collaboration with the client/clients
• develop, describe, present and assess their own business idea
G8321 Business StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
The student is able to:
• formulate and develop their own idea into a business model
• utilise their own network in planning the business model
• test the functionality of their own business model on clients
• present their own business idea to different stakeholders
• build client contacts and possibly acquire clients to their own business
G8342 Developing StartUp, 5 cr
The student is able to:
Students will understand, and have the ability to develop a company’s business model, the procedures of which will
be agreed with the mentor, according to recognized development needs. The presumption is that participants have
already completed the Future-, Idea- and Business StartUp –study units.
Contents of the study unit:
Developing StartUp-opintojakso on erikseen sovittava opintokokonaisuus yrityksen liiketoiminnan jatkokehittämiseen
ja tiimin täydentämiseen.
Opintojakson aikana yrityksen liiketoimintaa kehitetään edelleen asiakaslähtöisesti. Tavoitteena on esimerkiksi
Business Model Canvasin tiettyjen osa-alueiden kehittäminen, jotta opiskelija/tiimi täyttää edellytykset päästä Kick-
off StartUp ohjelmaan. Tavoitteena voi myös olla esimerkiksi liiketoiminnan kansainvälistyminen. Kaikki lähtee
yrityksen/tiimin tarpeista.
Opintojakson aikana opiskelija/tiimi saavat henkilökohtaista sparrausta ja neuvontaa.
Sparrauksen lisäksi opiskelijalle on tarjolla mahdollisuuksia verkottua eri startup-ympäristön toimijoihin kanssa.
Verkoston kautta on myös tarjolla koulutuksia ja erilaisia työkaluja yritystoiminnan kehittämiseen.