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Degree Programme in Library and Information Services, Multimodal implementation: MKITI15

Code: MKITI15

Degree title
Bachelor of Business Administration
Credits
210 ects
Duration
3.5 years (210 cr)
Start semester
Spring 2015
Teaching language
Finnish

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 Spring 2015 Autumn 2015 Spring 2016 Autumn 2016 Spring 2017 Autumn 2017 Spring 2018 3. / 2015 4. / 2015 5. / 2015 1. / 2015 2. / 2015 3. / 2016 4. / 2016 5. / 2016 1. / 2016 2. / 2016 3. / 2017 4. / 2017 5. / 2017 1. / 2017 2. / 2017 3. / 2018 4. / 2018 5. / 2018
Total 210

General competencies (Bachelor’s Degrees)

1 Learning competence

- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

No attached course units

2 Ethical competence

- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values

No attached course units

3 Working community competence

- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills

No attached course units

4 Innovation competence

- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

No attached course units

5 Internationalization competence

- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

No attached course units

6 Entrepreneurial competence

- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

No attached course units

7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

No attached course units

Not grouped
English at Work
English for Librarians
Library Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Communication in Working Life in Finnish
Basics of Communication Skills
Introduction to Cultural History
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Business Management
Research Methods
Project Management
Library and information services
Multicultural Library Environments
Developing and Evaluating Library Services
Library marketing
Financial Administration
Human Resources Management
Legislation of Information Technology and Copyright
Publishing
Working with Collections
Finnish Literature
World literature
Customer Service
Library Pedagogics
Media Education
The Basics of Information Retrieval
Methods of Storing Information
Information Retrieval and Information Seeking
Sources of Information
Introduction to Information Technology
Information Networks and Library Systems
Information Architecture
Research Methods 2
Thesis seminar 1
Thesis seminar 2
Thesis seminar 3
Library History
Information technology1
Information technology 2
Human Resources Management
Management of Customerships
Introduntion to social media
Social media and its producing and techniques
Children's and Youth Literature
Working with Children and Youth in Library
Genres of Literature
Music and Movies in Libraries
Games and Gaming
Practical Training
Thesis
Maturity Examination

Library and Information Services competencies

1 Competence of information organization

A Bachelor of Business Administration
- is able to measure, choose and use the appropriate methods of storing information and understands their connection to information seeking
- follows the commonly accepted national and international regulations and standards of organizing knowledge
- knows how to utilize both physical and virtual environments to organize collections
- understands the structure of library data bases and is able to follow their development

No attached course units

2 Information seeking competence

A Bachelor of Business Administration
- understands the principles of the information acquisition process and is able to describe it
- is able to find information utilising various database systems and sources to meet the needs of the customer
- is able to choose, utilize and evaluate different sources of information
- is able to guide the processes of information literacy

No attached course units

3 Service competence

Bachelor of Business Administration
- has the courage to take a professional role in various communication situations as well as in virtual and physical environments
- is able to name, take account of and reach different groups of library service users and non-users
- is able to apply service design thinking to the development of library and information services
- is able to organize and implement events in libraries
- knows how to utilize social media in communication, seeking and sharing information, and in marketing the services of the library

No attached course units

4 Collection competence

A Bachelor of Business Administration
- masters the processes of publication and the distribution networks of various library materials
- is familiar with the key national data systems of the library network
- is able to form, assess and renew collections for the needs of customer groups of different types
- is able to apply various methods and use various tools of bibliographic description to provide information about collections

No attached course units

5 Communal competence

A Bachelor of Business Administration
- understands the importance and responsibility of libraries as the nation’s historical and social memory
- understands the needs of various interest groups and is able to co-operate with them
- is able to work and take an active role in multicultural and multiprofessional organizations
- is willing to share their knowledge with other professionals
- is willing to take part in the development of the professional field of library and information services both nationally and internationally

No attached course units

Not grouped
English at Work
English for Librarians
Library Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Communication in Working Life in Finnish
Basics of Communication Skills
Introduction to Cultural History
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Business Management
Research Methods
Project Management
Library and information services
Multicultural Library Environments
Developing and Evaluating Library Services
Library marketing
Financial Administration
Human Resources Management
Legislation of Information Technology and Copyright
Publishing
Working with Collections
Finnish Literature
World literature
Customer Service
Library Pedagogics
Media Education
The Basics of Information Retrieval
Methods of Storing Information
Information Retrieval and Information Seeking
Sources of Information
Introduction to Information Technology
Information Networks and Library Systems
Information Architecture
Research Methods 2
Thesis seminar 1
Thesis seminar 2
Thesis seminar 3
Library History
Information technology1
Information technology 2
Human Resources Management
Management of Customerships
Introduntion to social media
Social media and its producing and techniques
Children's and Youth Literature
Working with Children and Youth in Library
Genres of Literature
Music and Movies in Libraries
Games and Gaming
Practical Training
Thesis
Maturity Examination

Bachelor’s Degree studies

1 Basic Studies
English at Work
English for Librarians
Library Swedish
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written
Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral
Communication in Working Life in Finnish
Basics of Communication Skills
Introduction to Cultural History
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to Business Management
Research Methods
Project Management
2 Professional Studies
Library and information services
Multicultural Library Environments
Developing and Evaluating Library Services
Library marketing
Financial Administration
Human Resources Management
Legislation of Information Technology and Copyright
Publishing
Working with Collections
Finnish Literature
World literature
Customer Service
Library Pedagogics
Media Education
The Basics of Information Retrieval
Methods of Storing Information
Information Retrieval and Information Seeking
Sources of Information
Introduction to Information Technology
Information Networks and Library Systems
Information Architecture
Research Methods 2
Thesis seminar 1
Thesis seminar 2
3 Free-Choice Studies

No attached course units

4 Training
Practical Training
5 Thesis
Thesis
Maturity Examination
Not grouped
Thesis seminar 3
Library History
Information technology1
Information technology 2
Human Resources Management
Management of Customerships
Introduntion to social media
Social media and its producing and techniques
Children's and Youth Literature
Working with Children and Youth in Library
Genres of Literature
Music and Movies in Libraries
Games and Gaming

Code Name Credits (cr)
MKITI15-1003
BASIC STUDIES

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37
MKITI15-1006
Professional Growth in the Branch of Library and Information Services

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25
MKITI15-1004
Learning skills

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2
KH18AAK10 English at Work 3
KH00AAK11 English for Librarians 4
MKITI15-1005
Swedish for Working Life

(Choose ects: 3 )

3
KH00AAK21 Library Swedish 4
VIRKARUKI Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written 0
VIRKARUSU Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral 0
KH00AAK32 Communication in Working Life in Finnish 3
KH00AAK30 Basics of Communication Skills 3
KH00AAK41 Introduction to Cultural History 3
MKITI15-1017
Entrepreneurship and RDI Activities

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12
KH00AYT10 Introduction to Marketing 3
KH00AYT20 Introduction to Business Management 3
KH00AYT30 Research Methods 2
KH00AYT32 Project Management 4
MKITI15-1002
COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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118
MKITI15-1014
Developing Libraries

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13
KH18KIYH014 Library and information services 2
KH18KIYH011 Multicultural Library Environments 3
KH18KIYH012 Developing and Evaluating Library Services 3
KH18KIYH015 Library marketing 5
MKITI15-1015
Leadership in Libraries

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11
KH18KIYH020 Financial Administration 3
KH18KIYH021 Human Resources Management 4
KH18KIYH023 Legislation of Information Technology and Copyright 4
MKITI15-1012
Non-fiction

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9
KH18FAFI013 Publishing 5
KH18FAFI011 Working with Collections 4
MKITI15-1013
Fiction

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10
KH18FAFI020 Finnish Literature 5
KH18FAFI022 World literature 5
MKITI15-1008
Customers, Media and Libraries

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11
KH18ASTP010 Customer Service 3
KH18ASTP015 Library Pedagogics 5
KH18ASTP014 Media Education 3
MKITI15-1007
Information Storage and Retrieval

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21
KH18ASTP020 The Basics of Information Retrieval 4
KH18ASTP021 Methods of Storing Information 6
KH18ASTP022 Information Retrieval and Information Seeking 6
KH18ASTP023 Sources of Information 5
MKITI15-1009
Information Systems

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13
KH18ASTP033 Introduction to Information Technology 3
KH18ASTP030 Information Networks and Library Systems 5
KH18ASTP034 Information Architecture 5
MKITI15-1016
Final Thesis Process

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5
KH18OTPRO02 Research Methods 2 3
MKITI15-1010
Thesis seminar

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2
KH18CPTU021 Thesis seminar 1 0 - 1
KH18CPTU022 Thesis seminar 2 0 - 1
KH18CPTU023 Thesis seminar 3 1
MKITI15-1011
ALTERNATIVE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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25
MKITI15-1040
Library history

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5
1800BD47 Library History 5
MKITI15-1041
Information technology

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10
KD18CINT01 Information technology1 5
KD18CINT02 Information technology 2 5
MKITI15-1042
Management

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10
KD18CJOH01 Human Resources Management 5
KD18CJOH02 Management of Customerships 5
MKITI15-1043
Libraries and Social Media

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10
KD18CKSM01 Introduntion to social media 5
KD18CKSM02 Social media and its producing and techniques 5
MKITI15-1044
Children, Young Adults and Library

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10
KD18CLNK01 Children's and Youth Literature 5
KD18CLNK02 Working with Children and Youth in Library 5
MKITI15-1045
Perspectives to Library Materials

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15
KD18CNAA01 Genres of Literature 5
KD18CNAA02 Music and Movies in Libraries 5
KD18CNAA03 Games and Gaming 5
MKITI15-1020
ELECTIVE STUDIES

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10
MKITI15-1019
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
KH18HYTH120 Practical Training 30
MKITI15-1018
BACHELOR'S THESIS AND MATURITY TEST

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15
KH18FYOT200 Thesis 15
KH18FYOT100 Maturity Examination 0

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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