Academic year 2020 - 2021

• Basics of Investment Activities LT00CK89-3001 25.03.2021-16.05.2021  4 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the basic concepts of financial investment activities. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of investments. Students know how to evolve a portfolio management project by means of online portfolio software. They can work out calculations to support for investment decisions. They know how to use market and accounting based ratios and how to interpret them in critical assessment of investment plan. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of portfolio management process and interpret the results of analysis for an investor. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive investment planning for investors in the domestic and foreign financial markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Concepts and basic issues in financial investment activities
  - Portfolio management as a part of comprehensive financial management
  - Significance of portfolio management for investors
  - Principles of investments: financial and security markets, stock exchange, choosing and timing of investments, mutual funds as an investment object,
  taxation of investments, investments in international financial markets
  - Principles of investment portfolio management
  - Tools for financial investment planning
  - Drawing up a portfolio management report
  - Thematic interview with an investment expert

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to define the basic concepts of financial investment activities. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of investment process. Students know how to evolve a simple portfolio management project by means of online portfolio software. They know how to use basic market and accounting based ratios and how to interpret them in an assessment of investment plan. Students know how to plan and draw up a simple report of portfolio management process and interpret the results of analysis for an investor. They can evaluate the significance of investment planning for investors in the domestic and foreign financial markets.

  Good

  Good (3-4): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to define the concepts of financial investment activities. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of investment process. Students know how to evolve a portfolio management project by means of online portfolio software. They know how to use market and accounting based ratios and how to interpret them in an assessment of investment plan. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of portfolio management process and interpret the results of analysis for an investor. They can evaluate the significance of investment planning for investors in the domestic and foreign financial markets.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to define the concepts of financial investment activities accurately. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of investment process logically. Students know how to evolve a comprehensive portfolio management project by means of online portfolio software. They know how to use market and accounting based ratios and how to interpret them in critical assessment of investment plan. Students know how to plan and draw up a comprehensive report of portfolio management process and interpret the results of analysis for an investor. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive investment planning for investors in the domestic and foreign financial markets.

  Further information

  The course is taught at Seinäjoki Business School, Frami F, Kampusranta 11.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.03.2021 - 16.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  20.12.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen

  Further information for students

  Torstaisin vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Public Procurement LT00CG31-3002 29.09.2020-27.10.2020  3 credits  (JUHA20S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course, the student will be able to describe the key concepts, principles and implementation process of public procurement and implement public procurement.

  Course contents

  Key principles, objectives, concepts and legislation of public procurement.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections. The student knows the basics of public procurement. He knows what public procurement means and how public procurement is done. The student is able to present the stages of planning and implementation of public procurement.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections well and has participated actively in the course. Students are able to describe different options for implementing public procurement. The student is able to define alternative benchmarks for public procurement. The student is able to make a purchase above the national threshold.

  Excellent

  The student has performed the given tasks / sections with great praise and has participated actively and constructively in the course. Students are able to choose the implementation options for various public procurements. The student is able to make a purchase above the EU threshold.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.09.2020 - 27.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 22.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • JUHA20S
  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen, Antti Savola

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of desktop publishing LT00BE32-3009 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (MPK20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija hallitsee InDesign ja ohjelman perusteet
  • Opiskelija osaa luoda monisivuisen dokumentin ja tehdä siitä painokuntoisen PDF-tiedoston
  • Opiskelija osaa tuottaa Pdf- tiedoston sähköistä levitystä varten
  • Opiskelija osaa käsitellä valokuvat painokelpoisiksi ja liittää ne dokumenttiin oikeaoppisesti
  • Opiskelija osaa tehdä värierottelun valokuville (not translated)

  Course contents

  1. Mac -työympäristön hallinta
  2. Adobe InDesign:
  - sivujen ja sivupohjien käyttö
  - tyylien käyttö (character / paragraph styles)
  - sivunumerointi
  - gridin laatiminen
  - kuvan liittäminen
  - painokelpoisen PDF:n tekeminen
  3. Adobe Photoshop:
  - Painovalmiin kuva tuottaminen
  4. Adobe Acrobat:
  - Painotuotteen tarkistaminen ennen painatusta (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MPK20
  • MPK19

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Haarala

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Business Ideas Development LT00CI54-3002 01.08.2020-31.05.2021  2 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can
  - develop her own business idea concretely and comprehensively in key areas of business
  - use tools to develop the business idea so that she can write a business plan after coaching
  - assess the customer focus, feasibility, and profitability of business idea
  - give a sales pitch to customers, partners, and financiers

  Course contents

  - Expertise & Personnel
  - Competitors & Distinction
  - Customers & Needs
  - Customer Relationship Management
  - Awareness & Visibility
  - Marketing - Raising emotions
  - Sales - Meeting needs
  - Using partners to sell
  - Product & Services
  - Production control
  - Partnerships & Acquisitions
  - Profitability & Finance
  - Management & Responsibilities
  - Risks & Protection

  Further information

  Method of implementation: Co-operative coaching with INTO Seinäjoki.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.05.2021

  • 2 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Merja Juppo

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3030 22.03.2021-06.06.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kokoama materiaali Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kyseessä on virtuaalikurssi. Tentti virtuaalivalvotussa Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi.
  Kurssi sisältää itsenäistä opiskelua: erilaisia kirjallisia ja suullisia tehtäviä, sekä kuuntelutehtäviä. Myös vuorovaikutteisia verkkotehtäviä muiden kurssilaisten kanssa.
  Uusi teema joka viikko, mutta mahdollisuus edetä myös hitaampaa tahtia. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Aktiivinen osallistuminen (moodle-aktiivisuus), Kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien palauttaminen hyväksytysti sekä Exam-tentti kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 06.06.2021

  Enrollment date

  21.09.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti kurssin päätyttyä Exam-tenttitilassa (toukokuu). Uusintatentit niin ikään Exam-tenttitilassa. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  81h (not translated)

• Business etiquette KD07BHHA245-3011 23.03.2021-30.04.2021  2 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Concept of business etiquette
  - Greeting people, making introductions, small talk, etc. in various situations
  - Job interviews, meeting, various types of festive events
  - Communication using various tools
  - Dress codes and other forms of expression
  - Table manners
  - Business gifts and other ways to show appreciation
  - Observation of cultural differences

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students can function according to etiquette in different situations in the business and working life as well in various festive events. Students can take others into consideration according to the rules of etiquette.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice, group work, visit/visiting lecturer
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - portfolio, learning diary or report and presentation
  - active participation in teaching

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.03.2021 - 30.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 04.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  Opetus ilta-aikaan. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 20 h
  - independent work 34 h

• Computer user's data security KD07DVTT018-3005 22.03.2021-31.05.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can explain key terms related to information security and privacy. Students are able to identify the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to assess the security from the individual and the organizational point of view. Students are able to protect computers against security threats.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of information technology

  Course contents

  - individual and organization security threats
  - key concepts
  - security threats and risks
  - protecting your computer from security threats
  - data encryption
  - the individual's privacy

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to list the information security and privacy related to the key concepts. Students are able to list the key security threats. Students are able to improve computer's security under guidance.

  Good

  Students are able to describe the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to describe the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to improve the security of your computer.

  Excellent

  The student can explain the data security and data protection related to the key concepts. Students are able to assess the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to assess the workstation and network security. Students are able to protect your computer against various threats.

  Further information

  - max 24 students

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - material provided by the teacher
  - Internet material
  - supplementary literature (no course book):
  Rousku, K. 2014. Kyberturvaopas, Helsinki: Talentum.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is conducted entirely online. Study material, assignments, discussions, etc., as well as exam are in the Moodle learning environment.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - exam 60% of the grade
  - assignments and other evidence in Moodle 40%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  20.12.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Moodle exam is done at the end of the course. The latest opportunity is about two weeks after the actual exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Independent work 54 h online.

  Content periodicity

  Studies in Moodle proceed in accordance with the weekly distributed learning material and learning tasks. The course lasts for about seven weeks.

• Contract Law LT00CG61-3002 03.09.2020-08.10.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to formulate a contract which is not open to various interpretations. The student knows how to operate as a participant in a contract. The student is able to describe the main principles of the sale of movables, especially the rights and obligations of the buyer and the seller both in consumer trade and in business-to-business trade. The student is able to perceive the impact of EU law on consumer protection in Finland.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Introduction to Law

  Course contents

  - techniques of contract
  - settlement of contractual argument
  - Sale of Goods Act (355/1987)
  - Consumer Protection Act (38/1978)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to make an agreement. S/he is able to explain the essential rights and duties of contracting parties. The student is able to find legislation concerning to business-to-business trade and consumer trade.

  Good

  The student is able to make an agreement, which contains the relevant things. S/he is able to explain rights and duties of contracting parties. The student is able to find and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning to business-to-business trade and consumer trade.

  Excellent

  The student is able to make an agreement, which is not subject to interpretation. S/he is able to act as a party to an agreement. The student is able to find, compare and apply in practice legislation concerning to business-to-business trade and consumer trade.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.09.2020 - 08.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Salonen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Corporate board member KD07DWYR020-3004 19.10.2020-31.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the tasks and responsibilites, based on the company law, of the board of directors of a limited company. The student knows the rights and responsibilities of a single board member. The student knows the meaning of corporate governance. The student is able to improve the board work of virtual enterprises.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Virtual Enterprise

  Course contents

  - Company law, especially regulation concerning board of directors and members of the board
  - tasks of the board of directors

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Company law
  - Alma Talent Fokus, company law
  - other material informed by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures
  - taking part in the work of the boards of directors
  - meetings
  - independet work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - learning diary 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 10.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D
  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Further information for students

  Opetusajat LITA18 -ryhmien lukujärjestyksessä (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  .

  Students use of time and load

  . participating in the board work (6 meetings, 6 hours)
  - meetings (18 hours)
  - visiting lectureres (6 h)
  - independet work (24 hours)

• Differential and integral calculus KC00AMT1020-3027 11.01.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course, students will be able to define the derivative and integral for one-variable functions. They will be competent in derivating and integrating the more common mathematical functions and calculating definite integrals and applying their knowledge to common applications. Students will also be capable of calculation tools to solve problems in one-variable differential and integral calculus. They will also apply this knowledge in their Professional Studies and working world.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Algebra and Trigonometry

  Course contents

  - Definition of one-variable derivative and integral
  - Polynomials: derivation and integration
  - Composite functions: derivation and integration
  - Tangent of a curve
  - Extreme values
  - Definite integral
  - Area and volume
  - Small differentials
  - Applications in engineering (deflection of beam, shear and moment, moment of inertia)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  satisfactory (1-2): The student knows and understands to a satisfactory extent the basic concepts and methods of calculus, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

  Good

  good (3-4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of calculus, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject

  Excellent

  excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of calculus, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Heikki Kokkonen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  16.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Heikki Kokkonen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Doing Business in the Nordic Countries LT00BD70-3009 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (IGWIB20F, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.

  Course contents

  - The Nordic model
  - Economies
  - Cultures
  - Industries and trade

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

  Excellent

  The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
  Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
  Material handed out by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -Lectures and Guided Practice
  -Independent study
  - Guest lecturer/speaker
  - Web studies
  - Presentation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • IGWIB20F
  • IB19

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Gateway to International Business Programme (not translated)

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - 2 credits = 54 hours
  - 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
  - Students are free to decide on their own/within their groups how to use the assigned independent study hours in regards to completing the presentation and course tasks.

• Electronic solutions for public procurement LT00CG34-3002 08.03.2021-26.05.2021  2 credits  (JUHA20S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course, the student will be able to use electronic tools and solutions to implement public procurement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Public Procurement

  Course contents

  Electrical tools and solutions used in public procurement and their use in the procurement process.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections. The student identifies various electronic tools for public procurement.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections well and has participated actively in the course. The student is able to implement public procurement electronically (Law on Public Procurement) and prepare a procurement notice using the electronic tool.

  Excellent

  The student has performed the given tasks / sections with great praise and has participated actively and constructively in the course. The student is able to utilize various electronic solutions in different types of public procurement, both in the role of the contracting entity and the tenderer.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.03.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 01.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • JUHA20S
  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Ethics and Business Operations LT00CL73-3001 13.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (MPK21, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes, especially rational egoism
  - ethics and leadership

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student has completed the assignments thoroughly and on time. The student recognizes almost all the ethics and ethics concepts he/she has discussed and demonstrates a good ability to apply them. The student clearly justifies his/her ethical decisions. The student gives pertinent examples of ethical issues and comments with justification and ethical sensitivity showing such examples. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgments. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  04.01.2021 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MPK21
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Ethics and business operations LT00BE77-3010 19.10.2020-11.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethics in the context of business operations
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes
  - rationality and objectivity in conjunction with humanity

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed assignments. The student recognises central concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics. The student gives grounds for ethical judgements in given situations. The student can find examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student thoroughly carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts with excellent judgement. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 11.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.08.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Ethics and business operations LT00BE77-3011 11.01.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethics in the context of business operations
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes
  - rationality and objectivity in conjunction with humanity

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed assignments. The student recognises central concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics. The student gives grounds for ethical judgements in given situations. The student can find examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student thoroughly carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts with excellent judgement. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  16.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Fanily and inheritance law LT00BE99-3003 22.10.2020-03.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.10.2020 - 03.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 10.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Salonen

  Further information for students

  Torstaisin klo 14.15 vvo-opintoaikaan. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Finnish Language and Culture KD06APSU012-3044 15.09.2020-17.11.2020  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

  Course contents

  This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
  - greetings and basic phrases
  - numbers
  - introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
  - some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
  - weather
  - simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
  - grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
  - main features of the spoken language
  - basic information about Finland and Finnish culture

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
  
  Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.

  Good

  The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.

  Excellent

  The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online excercises, spoken and written exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  An online exam at the end of the course (assessment 0-5)
  A presentation (in English) about the country and culture (assessment 0-5)
  Spoken and written assignments are to be submitted and approved by the teacher (pass-fail)
  Participation in at least half of the online sessions.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  15.09.2020 - 17.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.08.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Further information for students

  At the beginning of the course, a presentation on a culture/country topic is to be submitted by the given deadline. Those who have submitted the presentation can continue in the course. The language of the presentation is English.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Exam at the end of the course.
  Two retake exams for those who did not pass the course exam.
  One grade improvement possible for those who passed the exam

  Students use of time and load

  81 hours student's work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

  Good

  The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts about the country and the culture widely - although some false information might appear.

  Excellent

  The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts about the country and its culture.

• Finnish Language and Culture KD06APSU012-3039 01.03.2021-13.04.2021  3 credits  (IEPSW21S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

  Course contents

  This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
  - greetings and basic phrases
  - numbers
  - introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
  - some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
  - weather
  - simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
  - grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
  - main features of the spoken language
  - basic information about Finland and Finnish culture

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
  
  Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.

  Good

  The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.

  Excellent

  The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Suomeksi
  Face-to-face learning, independent studies, exercises, incl. Moodle assignments, presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Language 60%:
  -active participation (min. 80% of the lectures)
  -written and oral exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
  -exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
  Country and culture 40%:
  -participation in lectures
  -presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
  -study journal (pass or fail)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.03.2021 - 13.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.01.2020 - 01.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IEPSW21S
  • IEPOA21S
  • IEPPT21S
  • IGWIB21S
  • IEPIP20
  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Online implementation

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• Finnish Language and Culture KD06APSU012-3041 08.09.2020-17.11.2020  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

  Course contents

  This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
  - greetings and basic phrases
  - numbers
  - introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
  - some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
  - weather
  - simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
  - grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
  - main features of the spoken language
  - basic information about Finland and Finnish culture

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
  
  Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.

  Good

  The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.

  Excellent

  The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Heli Simon

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Suomeksi
  Face-to-face learning, independent studies, exercises, incl. Moodle assignments, presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Language 60%:
  -active participation (min. 80% of the lectures)
  -written and oral exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
  -exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
  Country and culture 40%:
  -participation in lectures
  -presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
  -learning diary (pass or fail)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  08.09.2020 - 17.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 15.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • IGWIB20F
  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Gateway to International Business Programme (not translated)

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Online implementation

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h, incl. lectures 28h

• Finnish Language and Culture KD06APSU012-3045 03.05.2021-31.07.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. They are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, the students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

  Course contents

  This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
  - greetings and basic phrases
  - numbers
  - introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family members and housing
  - some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
  - weather
  - simple everyday situations, e.g. shopping and asking prices
  - grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases
  - main features of the spoken language
  - basic information about Finland and Finnish culture

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions, but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture. The student has shortly dealt with some topics of the culture presentations in the study journal.
  
  Attention! The assessment criteria for presentations will be provided at the beginning of the course.

  Good

  The student knows the most of the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics in the study journal.

  Excellent

  The student knows the vocabulary and the polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts aabout the country and its culture. The student has dealt with all the presentation topics thoroughly and extensively in the study journal.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Suomeksi
  independent studies, exercises, incl. Moodle assignments, presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Language 60%:
  -active participation (activiteis on Moodle)
  -written and oral exercises (incl. all the Moodle forum assignments completed by given deadlines)
  -exam (students have to score a minimum of 50% of the points to pass the exam)
  Country and culture 40%:
  -participation in lectures
  -presentation of Finland and Finnish culture
  -study journal (pass or fail)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  03.05.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Further information for students

  Student should pass all the parts of the course to gain the credit points.
  Only those who have submitted their presentations by the deadline can continue the course.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  The exam will take place on the last lesson of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81h

• Fire safety technology KCWOPALOTUR-3005 15.03.2021-02.05.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Basic knowledge about fire safety engineering.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Basic concepts of performance based fire safety engineering. Fire development in enclosure. Numerical simulations of fire. Fire risk analysis. Fire detection and extinguishing technology. Escape models. Fire brigades.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  (1...2) Opiskelija tuntee ja hallitsee tyydyttävästi paloturvallisuustekniikan perusasiat.
  (3...4) Opiskelija tuntee hyvin paloturvallisuustekniikan perusasiat ja kykenee soveltamaan niitä ongelmien ratkaisussa.
  (5) Opiskelija tuntee kiitettävästi paloturvallisuustekniikan käsiteet ja menetelmät ja osaa innovatiivisesti ratkaista paloturvallisuustekniikan kysymyksiä ja ongelmia. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material delivered or pointed by the lecturer. No course book.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, excercises and excursions and study

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Written course-end examination, study report

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.03.2021 - 02.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  08.02.2021 - 21.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Björkman

  Further information for students

  Basic knowledge about fire safety engineering.
  No previous studies are required.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in Automation Engineering

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures 28 h and autonomous studies 52 h

  Content periodicity

  Basic concepts of performance based fire safety engineering. Fire development in enclosure. Numerical simulations of fire. Fire risk analysis. Fire detection and extinguishing technology. Escape models. Fire brigades.

• French 1 KD07DWRA010-3007 12.01.2021-09.03.2021  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
  - providing advice and instructions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  - If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
  - On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
  - The course takes places during periods 3 and 4

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material assigned by the teacher

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Regular attendance, written examination

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan tiistaisin klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• French 2 KD07DWRA020-3006 23.03.2021-07.05.2021  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student has learned more basics of French. The student is able to understand and use the key vocabulary and structures of the language both in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to talk about events using the tenses of past, is able to talk about their hobbies, and is able to talk about their home country and home town in French.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  French 1 or similar

  Course contents

  - talking about one?s hobbies
  - different communication situations
  - talking about travel
  - tenses of past

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material assigned by the teacher

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Regular attendance, written examination

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.03.2021 - 07.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• German 1 LT00CG55-3003 24.09.2020-03.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Studybook: Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.09.2020 - 03.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 22.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons in Kampustalo Exam-room.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 1 LT00CG55-3004 10.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Studybook: Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 2 LT00CG59-3004 14.01.2021-18.03.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 18.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan torstaisin klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exams in the Kampustalo Exam-room . The last exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  27 h contact lessons; 54 h independent studies

• German 2 LT00CK85-3001 18.01.2021-02.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He/she can
  - handle situations in restaurants
  - knows weekdays
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German-speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  - as a guest in a restaurant
  - weekdays
  - hobbies and holidays
  - short written messages
  - culture and habits in German-speaking countries
  - grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  + Materials in Moodle

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 02.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exam. The last exam at the end of the course. Spoken exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h independent studies

• German at work LTVASA102-3005 12.01.2021-09.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA20D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to communicate in spoken and written communication situations related to work and his professional field. Students are able to communicate about issues connected with studies, work and company activities, and will manage in usual written and spoken working situations in his/her own field.
  
  
  Students can
  
  tell about his personal background, studies, work experiences
  write a job application
  manage a job interview
  introduce the organisation of the company and different operations
  describe a work environment and different work
  communicate in telephone
  write e-mails
  describe a product or a company

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German in high school or German 1-3

  Course contents

  telling about one`s personal background, studies, work experience
  writing a job applicaton, a job interview
  the organisation of the company and different tasks
  work environment
  telephone and email communication
  product presentation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hamper intelligibility. Understands slow and clear speech and easy professional text. Copes tolerably with foreseeable working life situations. Influence from other languages can be observed in the student's pronunciation.

  Good

  The student uses the basic structures almost without errors and understands professional texts. The student copes moderately with foreseeable working life situations in speech and in writing. The student's pronunciation is intelligible.

  Excellent

  The student uses the basic structures of the language and professional basic vocabulary almost without errors. The student communicates fluently in foreseeable working life situations and understands professional texts. The student's pronunciation is close to that of the target language.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform.
  Teacher's material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises. Contact lessons and independent work.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Exam. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 15.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Tuesdays at 14:15

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h, which consists of 24 h contact lessons + 57 h online and independent learning

• Global success skills 8E00CP62-3001 23.03.2021-30.05.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  • work in teams
  • recognize internationalization process, types and modes of an organization
  • take into consideration different, culture-bound ways of thinking and acting for example in the fields of management, customer service and expert work.
  • recognize and increase awareness of personal habits in an intercultural community

  Course contents

  • internationalization of work life and new modes of work communities
  • communication and interaction skills
  • practices of working life
  • case study

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.03.2021 - 30.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.01.2021 - 07.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki, Elisa Kannasto

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Pass:
  The student meets the minimum of 80 % of participation. The student meets the expectations as defined in the learning objectives of the study period. Completion of assigned course work as instructed.
  
  Fail:
  The student does not meet the 80% minimum of participation and/or fails to meet the expectations as defined in the learning objectives of the study period.

• Holistic Tourism Product Development LT00CK98-3001 25.01.2021-19.03.2021  5 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to define the processes of producing and consuming tourism products, services, and experiences and their relationship with each other. The student understands the holistic product development process of tourism, its different stages, and continuity in a customer and operational environment. The student is able to design, plan, price and critically evaluate travel products and services. The student recognizes and is able to evaluate future megatrends and trends in support of proactive product development processes of a travel company.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Tourism as a global phenomenon
  Responsible tourism

  Course contents

  Travel products and services, adventures
  A comprehensive tourism product development process, customer orientation and co-development
  Pricing principles for tourism services
  Basics of Tourism Marketing
  Future trends and multidisciplinarity as part of tourism product development

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the assignments and participated in the course. The student is able to define satisfactorily the processes of producing and consuming tourism products, services, and experiences and their relationship with each other. The student understands the comprehensive product development process of tourism, its different stages, and continuity in a customer and operating environment. The student is able to design, plan and price travel products and services. The student is able to identify future megatrends and trends in support of proactive product development processes of a travel company.

  Good

  The student has completed the assignments well and has actively participated in the course. The student is able to define well the processes of producing and consuming tourism products, services, and experiences and the relationship between them. The student understands the comprehensive product development process of tourism, its different stages, and continuity in a customer and operating environment. The student is able to design, plan and price travel products and services. The student recognizes and is able to evaluate future megatrends and trends well in support of a tourism company's proactive product development processes.

  Excellent

  The student has completed the assignments in an excellent manner and has participated actively and constructively in the course. The student is able to define the processes of producing and consuming tourism products, services and experiences and their relation to each other. The student understands very well the comprehensive tourism product development process, its different stages, and continuity in a customer and operating environment. The student is able to critically examine tourism services and assess their profitability and potential in the tourism market. The student is able to design, plan, price and evaluate travel products and services. The student recognizes and is able to evaluate future megatrends and trends in support of proactive product development processes of a travel company.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.01.2021 - 19.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 24.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Jenny Janhunen

  Further information for students

  Toteutetaan etäluentoina ilta-aikaan. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3142 14.09.2020-20.12.2020  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's handout and videos

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online course

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.09.2020 - 20.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.08.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Hilkka Niemelä

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total 80 hours

• Image Processing LT00CK93-3001 14.01.2021-11.03.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to explain the main concepts related to image processing, such as color spaces, common image file formats, and their uses. He/she will be able to use the most common functions in Adobe Photoshop and customize images to suit their purpose.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ICT skills

  Course contents

  - basics of acquisition and processing of digital material
  - copyright
  - basic functions and user interface of Photoshop imaging software
  - importing and processing images (size, resolution, color space, file formats)
  - color correction, cropping, straightening, deleting an extra object
  - methods of color change
  - clipping methods
  - mask
  - level mixing modes
  - text tool
  - editing images to print

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot ja harjoitukset 90 %. Itsenäiset harjoitukset 10 %. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opintojakson arviointi perustuu harjoitustöihin. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 11.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan torstaisin klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset oppimistehtävät. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  17 h teoriaa ja 7 h itsenäistä opsikelua. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettävän Adobe Photoshop CC -ohjelman perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei pysty suoriutumaan opintojakson tehtävistä. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija tuntee opintojaksolla käytettävän Adobe Photoshop CC -ohjelman perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä tyydyttävästi. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee opintojaksolla käytettävän Adobe Photoshop CC -ohjelman perusominaisuudet ja osaa itsenäisesti käyttää niitä tehtävien ratkaisuihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija käyttää ammattimaisesti ja itsenäisesti opintojaksolla käytettävää Adobe Photoshop CC -ohjelmaa. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä kiitettävästi. (not translated)

• Influencer communication and marketing XX00CM37-3001 12.01.2021-09.03.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija hallitsee vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin käsitteet ja tunnistaa niiden käyttötavat osana organisaation markkinointia ja viestintää. Opiskelija osaa analysoida vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin erilaisia muotoja ja niiden tuomia hyötyjä organisaatiolle ja vaikuttajalle. Opiskelija osaa suunnitella vaikuttajayhteistyön sisältöjä. (not translated)

  Course contents

  Sisältö:
  - Vaikuttajaviestinnän ja markkinoinnin käsitteet
  - Vaikuttajayhteistyön muodot
  - Sisältöstrategia ja mittaaminen
  - Kontaktointi (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät ja on osallistunut opintojakson keskusteluihin. Opiskelija hallitsee vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin pääkäsitteet, mutta niiden yhdistäminen erilaisiin käyttötapoihin on vielä puutteellista. Opiskelija osaa nimetä vaikuttajaviestinnän ja –markkinoinnin muotoja, mutta ei osaa vielä selvittää niiden hyötyjä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vaikuttajayhteistyön eri muodot. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät ja osallistunut aktiivisesti opintojakson keskusteluihin. Opiskelija hallitsee vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin käsitteet, ja osaa yhdistää niitä erilaisiin käyttötapoihin. Opiskelija osaa nimetä vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin muotoja, sekä niiden tuomia hyötyjä organisaatiolle ja vaikuttajalle. Opiskelija osaa suunnitella vaikuttajayhteistyön sisältöjä. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät kiitettävästi ja osallistunut aktiivisesti opintojaksoon keskusteluihin. Opiskelija hallitsee vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin käsitteet, ja osaa erittäin hyvin yhdistää niitä erilaisiin käyttötapoihin. Opiskelija osaa nimetä vaikuttajaviestinnän ja -markkinoinnin muotoja, sekä niiden tuomia hyötyjä organisaatiolle ja vaikuttajalle. Opiskelija osaa suunnitella vaikuttajayhteistyön sisältöjä monipuolisesti. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Halonen, M. 2019. Vaikuttajamarkkinointi. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkkokeskustelut sekä harjoitustyön laatiminen. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  1 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Further information for students

  Aloitus ja lopetuskerta tiistaina vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen, muutoin itsenäinen verkko-opiskelu. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Information about the finance of own company - financial management in support of the entrepreneur XX00CI49-3003 19.10.2020-30.12.2020  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Financial management is more than just an expense for an entrepreneur and a company, and the purpose of this course is to discover how an entrepreneur and a company benefit from financial management. The financial statements tell the story of the company, and this course teaches you how to read this story and how to plan ahead.
  
  After completing the course, the student will be able to form a complete picture of the company's finances: what is meant by income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, what are the critical elements of these different parts of financial statements, how they are formed and what they tell about the company. The student will also be able to analyze the company's financial statements and the company's development using key ratios in terms of profitability, solvency and liquidity. The student also knows how a company is financed, what is the difference between equity and income financing, and equity and debt.
  
  As taxation is an essential part of a company's financial management functions and tax regulations also influence the decision-making and management of a company from the moment of choosing a company form, the course covers the basic principles of both corporate taxation and VAT.
  
  After completing the course, the student will know how companies representing different business forms and the profit shares of different business forms are taxed in income tax. The student knows the basic principles of VAT with different rates and how VAT should be taken into account in everyday business.
  
  External accounting reports can also be used to plan and monitor the future. During the course, the use of budgeting as a tool to aid in financial planning. After the course, the student is able to make a profit budget based on the previous year's income statement.
  
  After completing the course, the student understands the importance of financial management in a company: the use of financial reports as a management tool, the importance of sound financial management for stakeholders and tax recipients, and the role of modern digital financial management in creating a positive corporate image.

  Course contents

  1. Building an overall picture of the economy
  
  - balance sheet, profit, and loss account and cash flow statement
  - - review, key items
  - analysis of financial statements: profitability, solvency, and liquidity
  - - key ratios: operating profit percentage, return on total capital, current and quick ratio, debt ratio, equity ratio
  - corporate financing
  - - sources of finance: equity and income financing
  - - equity and debt
  
  2. Basis of taxation
  
  - corporate taxation
  - - limited company's taxation vs. taxation of partnerships
  - - - differences in legislation
  - - - the management of the public limited company and the importance of the minutes
  - - - differences in taxation
  - - - taxation of profit shares
  - VAT
  - - familiarizing oneself with VAT of one's own company
  
  3. Financial planning and monitoring, the importance of financial management
  
  - use of financial reports as a management tool
  - budgeting:
  - - variable and fixed costs
  - - creating a budgeted income statement from your own material with some changes in variables (Excel)
  - - comparison of financial results
  - electronic financial management
  - the importance of financial management for the entrepreneur and the company
  - - importance of accounting
  - - - internal / external accounting
  - - - stakeholders
  - - - the tax agency
  - - - funding
  - - Importance to the corporate image

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 30.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  08.09.2020 - 07.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen, Viljo Arohonka, Juhani Palomäki

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Insolvency Law KD07DVOI47-3008 16.01.2021-31.03.2021  2 credits  (MPK20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to take legal and voluntary actions for the recovery of a debt. S/he can compose a legally valid demand for payment and an application for a summons. The student can describe the stages of bankruptcy proceedings and execution proceedings.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Introduction to Law

  Course contents

  - voluntary collection of debt due
  - legal collection of debt due
  - proceedings in bankruptcy
  - main points of enforcement

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain generally, how to collect debt by voluntary actions and by legal actions. S/he is able to search for essential information about legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain, what kind of differences there are concerning realization of different securities.

  Good

  The student is able to explain, how to collect debt by voluntary actions and by legal actions. S/he is able to search for and apply in practice essential legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain generally the proceedings concerning realization of different securities.

  Excellent

  The student is able to take both voluntary and legal actions for the recovery of a debt in practice. S/he is able to search for and apply in practice legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain in detail the proceedings concerning realization of different securities.

  Further information

  - during the course the students will attend a proceedings in Seinäjoki District Court

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.01.2021 - 31.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 22.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MPK20
  • MPK19

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Insolvency Law KD07DVOI47-3009 23.03.2021-30.04.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to take legal and voluntary actions for the recovery of a debt. S/he can compose a legally valid demand for payment and an application for a summons. The student can describe the stages of bankruptcy proceedings and execution proceedings.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Introduction to Law

  Course contents

  - voluntary collection of debt due
  - legal collection of debt due
  - proceedings in bankruptcy
  - main points of enforcement

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain generally, how to collect debt by voluntary actions and by legal actions. S/he is able to search for essential information about legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain, what kind of differences there are concerning realization of different securities.

  Good

  The student is able to explain, how to collect debt by voluntary actions and by legal actions. S/he is able to search for and apply in practice essential legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain generally the proceedings concerning realization of different securities.

  Excellent

  The student is able to take both voluntary and legal actions for the recovery of a debt in practice. S/he is able to search for and apply in practice legislation concerning bankruptcy proceedings and execution. The student is able to explain in detail the proceedings concerning realization of different securities.

  Further information

  - during the course the students will attend a proceedings in Seinäjoki District Court

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.03.2021 - 30.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  20.12.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• International auditing standards / Auditing techniques KD07DVLA445-3004 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  6 credits  (LITA17A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International standards on auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to explain the significance of the standards in the different phases of an auditor?s tasks. The student is able to use the standards in context and is able to find information that is valid to an auditor?s work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done based on the standards concerning documenting. The student is able to use valid sources of information when performing the audit.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ? Preparing the Financial Statements
  ? Communities Law
  ? Auditing

  Course contents

  ? International standards on auditing
  ? Auditing a company
  ? Audit process
  ? Techniques of auditing
  ? International standards on auditing
  ? Documenting auditing
  ? Auditor?s reports
  ? Auditing a company

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing. The student is able to plan a simple audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw simple conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the given instructions. The student is able to find the relevant standards needed in an auditor?s work and is able to find information that is valid to the work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to document the work done using the core requirements set in the standards. The student is able to use given sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when executing the audit, the student?s actions benefit both his or her own work as well as the team?s work to an extent. The student co-operates with the teacher and other students.

  Good

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to use the standards in an auditor?s work and is able to find information that is valid to the work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done using the core requirements set in the standards. The student is able to use various sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when both executing the audit and in classroom work, the student?s actions enrich both his or her own work as well as the team?s work. The student actively co-operates with the teacher and other students.

  Excellent

  he student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to explain the significance of the standards in the different phases of an auditor?s tasks. The student is able to use the standards in context and is able to find information that is valid to an auditor?s work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done based on the standards concerning documenting. The student is able to use valid sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when both executing the audit and in classroom work, the student?s actions enrich both his or her own work as well as the team?s work. The student actively co-operates with the teacher and other students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Halonen-Steiner: Tilintarkastusprosessi käytännössä
  - Horsmanheimo-Kaisanlahti-Steiner: Tilintarkastuslaki
  - ST-Akatemia: Tilintarkastajan raportointi (latest edition)
  - ST-Akatemia: Kansainväliset tilintarkastusalan standardit (online)
  - ST-Akatemia: Osakeyhtiön tilinpäätösmalli (latest edition)
  - Auditing Act (2015)
  - Companies Act (2006)
  - Value Added Tax Act (1993)
  - Bookkeeping Act, Bookkeeping Decree (1997)
  - Accounting Standards Board general instructions
  - other material as informed by the instructor
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  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Face-to-face learning
  Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - learning diary
  - documentation of the work done

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17A
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Further information for students

  Tunnit näkyvät LITA17A -ryhmän lukujärjestyksessä (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 40 h
  - independent work 122 h

• Introduction to the Financial Sector LTVVO111-3004 12.01.2021-21.03.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe the earnings logic of key actors in the financial sector (banks, insurance companies, financing companies). The student can list the most important financial sector firms in Finland and describe their roles in the economy. The student can describe a normal credit decision process of a bank as well as recognise and assess the more common issues relating to credit risk management. The student is familiar with the most common insurance products.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None required.

  Course contents

  The financial sector and its development in Finland, financial supervisory authority, credit policy, the credit decision process, credit risk management, statutory and voluntary insurance policies.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  (1 to 2): The student is able to satisfactorily describe the basics of earnings logic and the key phases of a normal credit decision process. The student recognizes satisfactorily and is able to assess to some extent the most common factors related to credit risk management. The student is able to mention the most common insurance products.

  Good

  (3 to 4): The student is able to describe well the earnings logic of the key finance-sector actors (banks, insurance companies, finance companies). The student can mention the largest finance companies and fluently describe their roles in the economy. The student is also able to describe a normal credit decision process in a comprehensive way, to recognize all the most common factors related to credit risk management, and is able to analyze them well. The student is able to mention the most common insurance products.

  Excellent

  (5): The student is able to excellently describe the earnings logic of the key finance-sector actors (banks, insurance companies, finance companies). The student can mention the largest finance companies and fluently describe their roles in the economy, and describe competition in the sector. The student is also able to excellently describe a normal credit decision process, to recognize with insight a credit decision differing from a normal one, and to excellently analyze common factors related to credit risk management. The student is able to describe the most common insurance products.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 21.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 19.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Matti Rinkineva

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Investment in housing LT00CM40-3001 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics and special features related to housing investment. He/she is able to calculate the key indicators of housing investment and understand the risks associated with operations. He/she is able to analyze investment targets and is aware of the tasks and responsibilities related to acting as a landlord.

  Course contents

  - Basic housing investment issues
     - What is the housing investment?
     - How does housing investment differ from other investments?
     - Why invest in housing?
  - Basic calculations for housing investment
     - Income from housing investment
        - Taxes
     - Housing investment key figures
        - Impact of debt financing
        - Impact of renovations
  - Housing investment risks and their management
  - Acting as a landlord
     - Rental and lease
     - Management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections. The student is able to satisfactorily define the criteria related to housing investment and understand the basics of housing investment. He/she is able to calculate the most common key figures and identify the risks associated with housing investment and how to manage them. The student is aware of issues related to acting as a landlord.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections well and has actively participated in the course. The student is able to define the basic concepts related to housing investment and understand the basics of housing investment. He/she is good at calculating key figures, knows the risks and how to manage them. He/she is able to compare investment homes and analyze the differences between them. The student is well acquainted with the most important tasks of a landlord.

  Excellent

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections commendably and has actively and constructively participated in the course. The student is able to precisely define the concepts related to housing investment and knows the special features of housing investment. He/she is able to calculate and use key figures in a versatile and critical way and understands their meaning and the factors that affect them. The student is able to analyze investment targets and identify risks related to housing investment and knows the means to manage risks. The student is able to comprehensively analyze housing investment and acting as a landlord.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is completely online in Moodle.
  Study material and learning tasks

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Student activity, assessment of learning tasks (60%) and Moodle exam (40%)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 09.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi, Mikko Ylihärsilä

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independent study 54 h

• Learn Finnish at Working Place LT00CK65-3003 22.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (IB19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to communicate fluently and accurately about his/her work in more specific professional situations both with customers and colleagues in Finnish. He/she understands more detailed and complex texts related to work and is able to write coherent texts on specific professional topics. The student enhances his/her oral communication skills related to professional topics both with customers and colleagues.
  
  The target level of the course is B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  B1 / Finnish 4

  Course contents

  The course will be connected e.g. to practical training or a work in Finland.
  personal aims for the course
  weekly diary on language and cultural contents student has learned in his/her work (incl. written & spoken assignments)
  portfolio and presentation which are based on personal learning goals
  self-assessment

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material will be announced in the beginning of the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course will be connected e.g. to practical training or a work in Finland.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - written and spoken assignments (Moodle assignments)
  - portfolio and presentation which are based on personal learning goals
  - self-assessment

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB19
  • IB17
  • IB18
  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Students use of time and load

  81h

  Assessment criteria

  Fail: The student is not able to communicate about his/her work and its professional contents in Finnish. He/she is not able to set personal goals and therefore to make a portfolio and presentation. The activities and learning outcomes concerning personal aims and assignments are not sufficient in comparison with the number of credit points of the course.

  Approved / Failed

  Pass: The student is able to set personal goals for the course. He/she is able to communicate about his/her work and its professional content according to the personal goals. He/she submits all the assignments. The assignments are sufficient in comparison with the learning outcomes.

• Learning research and development 1: Open science and research XX00CI29-3003 04.10.2020-31.12.2020  1 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the study module the student is able to distinguish and analyse the possibilities of open research and development work from various perspectives. The student is able to handle the basics of the open research and development process. S/he knows how to apply the principles of open research and development at each stage of the research lifecycle. S/he is able to plan the research process which is based on the practices and tools of open research and development. The student is able to find open publications and open data and s/he knows how to use the open materials in responsible way. S/he also knows how produce open access materials.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Basics of open research and development
  The process of open research and development
  Practises and tools of open research and development
  Using and producing open access publications
  Using and producing open data

  Further information

  Opintojakso on osa Tutkimus- ja kehittämisosaaminen 1–5 -kokonaisuutta, joka on tuotettu yhteistyössä Ammattikorkeakoulujen avoin TKI-toiminta, oppiminen & innovaatioekosysteemi -hankkeessa. Opintojakso on suunnattu ylempää ammattikorkeakoulututkintoa suorittaville, myös amk-tutkinto-opiskelijat voivat suorittaa opintojakson sekä em. muut osat CampusOnline -tarjonnasta. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.08.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 1 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Latvanen, Seliina Päällysaho

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Learning research and development 1: Open science and research XX00CI29-3004 11.01.2021-30.04.2021  1 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the study module the student is able to distinguish and analyse the possibilities of open research and development work from various perspectives. The student is able to handle the basics of the open research and development process. S/he knows how to apply the principles of open research and development at each stage of the research lifecycle. S/he is able to plan the research process which is based on the practices and tools of open research and development. The student is able to find open publications and open data and s/he knows how to use the open materials in responsible way. S/he also knows how produce open access materials.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Basics of open research and development
  The process of open research and development
  Practises and tools of open research and development
  Using and producing open access publications
  Using and producing open data

  Further information

  Opintojakso on osa Tutkimus- ja kehittämisosaaminen 1–5 -kokonaisuutta, joka on tuotettu yhteistyössä Ammattikorkeakoulujen avoin TKI-toiminta, oppiminen & innovaatioekosysteemi -hankkeessa. Opintojakso on suunnattu ylempää ammattikorkeakoulututkintoa suorittaville, myös amk-tutkinto-opiskelijat voivat suorittaa opintojakson sekä em. muut osat CampusOnline -tarjonnasta. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 30.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  16.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 1 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Latvanen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

• Learning research and development 1: Open science and research XX00CI29-3005 03.05.2021-31.08.2021  1 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the study module the student is able to distinguish and analyse the possibilities of open research and development work from various perspectives. The student is able to handle the basics of the open research and development process. S/he knows how to apply the principles of open research and development at each stage of the research lifecycle. S/he is able to plan the research process which is based on the practices and tools of open research and development. The student is able to find open publications and open data and s/he knows how to use the open materials in responsible way. S/he also knows how produce open access materials.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Basics of open research and development
  The process of open research and development
  Practises and tools of open research and development
  Using and producing open access publications
  Using and producing open data

  Further information

  Opintojakso on osa Tutkimus- ja kehittämisosaaminen 1–5 -kokonaisuutta, joka on tuotettu yhteistyössä Ammattikorkeakoulujen avoin TKI-toiminta, oppiminen & innovaatioekosysteemi -hankkeessa. Opintojakso on suunnattu ylempää ammattikorkeakoulututkintoa suorittaville, myös amk-tutkinto-opiskelijat voivat suorittaa opintojakson sekä em. muut osat CampusOnline -tarjonnasta. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.05.2021 - 31.08.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 1 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Latvanen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

• Market Court Solutions LT00CG33-3002 12.01.2021-07.03.2021  3 credits  (JUHA20S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course, the student will be able to utilize market court solutions in public procurement and identify the tasks and role of the Market Court in public procurement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Public Procurement

  Course contents

  The course deals with market court solutions in public procurement. The course introduces students to the Market Court's reasoning for accepting or rejecting complaints in various procurements and different procurement situations, such as procedures, benchmarks, and reporting.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections. The student is familiar with the tasks and role of the Market Court in public procurement. The student recognizes the decisions of the Market Court in public procurement.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections well and has participated actively in the course. The student is able to apply and utilize the solutions of the Market Court in the preparation phase of the acquisition.

  Excellent

  The student has performed the given tasks / sections with great praise and has participated actively and constructively in the course. The student is able to form arguments based on the decisions of the Market Court for his / her own choices at different stages of the procurement process, both in the role of the contracting entity and the tenderer.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 07.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  04.05.2020 - 05.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • JUHA20S
  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen, Antti Savola

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Market survey and dialogue in public procurement LT00CG32-3002 10.11.2020-18.12.2020  2 credits  (JUHA20S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After completing the course, the student will master market research and market dialogue in public procurement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Public Procurement

  Course contents

  Principles, objectives, concepts and legislation of market survey and market dialogue.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections. The student knows the basics of market research in public procurement. He knows what market surveys mean in public procurement and how market research is carried out.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks / sections well and has participated actively in the course. The student is able to describe the different actors in the market dialogue and the objectives of the market dialogue.

  Excellent

  The student has performed the given tasks / sections with great praise and has participated actively and constructively in the course. The student is able to integrate market research and market dialogue into the public procurement process. The student recognizes the specific situations of market surveys and market dialogue in public procurement.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.11.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 03.11.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • JUHA20S
  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen, Antti Savola

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Matemaattisten AMK-aineiden perusteet (not translated) XX00CU21-3001 01.01.2021-31.07.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be competent in utilising the mathematical methods in problems concerning basic level mathematics, physics and chemistry.

  Course contents

  Course contents
  •
  Mathematics (expressions, equations, right-angled triangle, percent calculations, areas, volumes)
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  Physics (basics of kinematics, thermodynamics and electrostatics)
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  Chemistry (reaction equations, amount of substance)
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  Logic (logical reasoning)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to reduce and modify simple algebraic expressions. They are able to solve a standard linear equation. They are able to carry out simple conversions of physical units. They are able to calculate the mole mass of simple chemical compound.

  Good

  The student is able to handle algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve a non-standard linear equation. They are able to solve simple equations concerning dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to balance a simple chemical equation.

  Excellent

  The student masters the handling stages of algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve random linear equations. They are able to solve simple pair of equations. They are able to solve simple application problems concerning geometry of rectangles, right-angled triangles and circles. They master basic applications of dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to solve basic applications of chemical calculations concerning amount of substance, concentration and pH.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  17.12.2020 - 31.05.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Paananen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Open UAS Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Matemaattisten AMK-aineiden valmentava opintojakso (not translated) XX00CM21-3001 04.01.2021-11.06.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be competent in utilising the mathematical methods in problems concerning basic level mathematics, physics and chemistry.

  Course contents

  Course contents
  •
  Mathematics (expressions, equations, right-angled triangle, percent calculations, areas, volumes)
  •
  Physics (basics of kinematics, thermodynamics and electrostatics)
  •
  Chemistry (reaction equations, amount of substance)
  •
  Logic (logical reasoning)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to reduce and modify simple algebraic expressions. They are able to solve a standard linear equation. They are able to carry out simple conversions of physical units. They are able to calculate the mole mass of simple chemical compound.

  Good

  The student is able to handle algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve a non-standard linear equation. They are able to solve simple equations concerning dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to balance a simple chemical equation.

  Excellent

  The student masters the handling stages of algebraic expressions fluently. They are able to solve random linear equations. They are able to solve simple pair of equations. They are able to solve simple application problems concerning geometry of rectangles, right-angled triangles and circles. They master basic applications of dynamics, thermodynamics and electrostatics. They are able to solve basic applications of chemical calculations concerning amount of substance, concentration and pH.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 11.06.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.02.2021 - 30.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Further information for students

  Verkkokurssille ilmoittautuminen viimeistään 15.11.2020 (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Mathematics, preparatory course KD07APMT020-3011 20.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student controls different kind of mathematical expressions like rational expressions and polynomials. He/she can solve equations. If a student has a mathematical problem, he is able to make the equation of this problem. He/she masters percenatages and their consepts like basic values, percents and percent units.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Students don't need previous study.

  Course contents

  - mathematical expressions and polynomials
  - the first degree equations and their solving
  - algebraic consepts like power, root and logarithm
  - percentages
  - sequence of numbers and series

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  20.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  26.08.2020 - 10.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B
  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin klo 14.15 alkaen, vvo-opintoaikaan (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Part-time Entrepreneurship LT00CI01-3002 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (MPK20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the role and role of part-time entrepreneurship in society and in the field
  - explain the forms of part-time entrepreneurship at the level of individuals and organizations
  - analyze your own opportunities and forms of part-time business entrepreneurship
  - describe the basic conditions for profitable part-time entrepreneurship
  - analyze the future prospects of part-time entrepreneurship

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Yritystoiminta ja yrittäjyys 3 op (not translated)

  Course contents

  - the importance of the part-time entrepreneurship to the national economy
  - the importance of part-time entrepreneurship at the personal level
  - part-time entrepreneurship in various fields
  - the main principles of the legislation governing the activities of part-time entrepreneurship
  - forms of part-time entrepreneurship and presentations of support organizations
  - entrepreneurial stories

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan osoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkko-opetus. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opiskelija osaa
  - kuvata sivutoimiyrittäjyyden merkitystä ja roolia yhteiskunnassa ja omalla alalla
  - selittää sivuyrittäjyyden ilmenemismuotoja yksilöiden ja organisaatioiden tasolla
  - analysoida omia sivutoimiyrittäjyyden mahdollisuuksia ja muotoja
  - kuvata kannattavan sivuyrittäjyyden perusedellytykset
  - tarkastella analyyttisesti sivutoimiyrittäjyyden tulevaisuuden näkymiä (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MPK20
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Verkkotehtävät, keskustelut ja tentti. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Itsenäistä työtä 54 h. (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  - sivutoimiyrittäjyyden merkitys kansantaloudelle
  - sivutoimiyrittäjyyden merkitys henkilökohtaisella tasolla
  - sivutoimiyrittäjyys eri aloilla
  - sivutoimiyrittäjyyttä ohjaavan lainsäädännön pääperiaatteet
  - sivutoimiyrittäjyyden muodot ja tukiorganisaatioiden esittelyt
  - yrittäjyystarinat (not translated)

• Personal Branding LT00BI27-3005 10.05.2021-31.07.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to recognize the concept of personal branding and its aspects. Students will be able to recognize their own strengths and weaknesses and how to use them in marketing their personal brand. Students will be competent using personal branding as a tool in promoting their personal brand and job seeking.

  Course contents

  * Strategy for personal branding
  * Web presence and web tools for personal branding
  * Promoting your own ideas
  * CV and video CV as a tool in personal branding

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities of personal branding but the student is only weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is on satisfactory level capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the personal branding as a tool in promoting hers/his personal brand or job seeking.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities of personal branding and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the personal branding as a tool in promoting hers/his personal brand or job seeking.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and is also able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities of personal branding. The student is also capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is able to show hers/his ability to utilize excellent personal branding as a tool in promoting hers/his personal brand and job seeking.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material announced by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Web based learning, self study and assignments

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.05.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement

  Students use of time and load

  Totally 54 h:
  Web based learning, literature and materials about 30 h
  Assignments: Personal branding strategy and video CV about 20 h

• Physical Education, Nutrition and Health - The Cornerstones of Wellbeing BB00BU05-3004 05.03.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will:
  
  - with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
  - objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
  - keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
  -learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
  -select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
  -based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

  Course contents

  -The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
  -Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
  -Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
  -Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
  -Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
  -Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  05.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  16.11.2020 - 18.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Seats

  0 - 14

  Teacher(s)

  Maija Hiltunen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Private Law LT00BE98-3003 18.11.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the essential principles of the Marriage Act and the legal differences between marriage and cohabitation. The student can describe the order of intestate succession and is able to divide an inheritance and calculate inheritance taxes. The student is able to draw up a testament and a marriage settlement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required

  Course contents

  - Marriage Act (234/1929)
  - cohabitation
  - child legislation
  - Inheritance Code (40/1965)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to search for the essential legislation concerning Marital Law and Inheritance Code. S/he is able to explain the order of succession, distribution of an inheritance and inheritance taxation.

  Good

  The student is able to search for and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning Marital Law and Inheritance Code. S/he is able to explain the essential things of the order of succession, divide an inheritance in common cases and calculate inheritance tax.

  Excellent

  The student is able to search for legislation concerning Marital Law and Inheritance Code. S/he is able to explain the order of succession, divide an inheritance and calculate inheritance tax.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 10.11.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA17
  • MLITA18
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Salonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Professional English KD07AYEN026-3007 24.08.2020-18.10.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to assess their professional language skills and draw a plan to update and develop them according to the principles of lifelong learning. They can analyze and manage blogs as a means of professional communication. Students are able to reflect and evaluate themselves as well as peer students in relation to the preset targets of career development.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The compusory English courses included in the degree program.

  Course contents

  1. social media and blogs
  3. brushing up professional language skills
  4. career development

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  To pass the course the student will complete and submit the tasks within given time limits.
  
  Grade 1 Tasks complete, poor language skills that clearly affect the performance and / or understanding of the content on a low / satisfactory level.

  Good

  Grade 3 Tasks complete, language skills as well as performance and / or understanding of the content on a good level.

  Excellent

  Grade 5 Tasks complete, language skills as well as performance and / or understanding of the content on an excellent level.

  Further information

  The prerequisites are computer literacy and a command of the Moodle platform.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online course.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  All tasks are to be completed with the given submission periods. Late work equals late grade.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grades 1 and 2
  
  All course tasks complete. The level of the input is basic with simple structures, limited professional vocabulary, mistakes disturb understanding of the core content. The student understands and produces slow and clear speech and some parts of easy professional / field-related texts.

  Good

  Grades 3 and 4
  
  All course tasks complete. Performs fairly well in all course tasks.The level of the input is good. The student understands and produces the most common field-related / professional terminology and texts.

  Excellent

  Grade 5
  
  Tasks complete. Performs very well in all course tasks. Demonstrates skillful use of professional language.

• Purchasing Management LTVATT103-3006 22.10.2020-20.11.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of business competence or equivalent level of knowledge

  Course contents

  - Purchasing process and organizational purchasing behavior
  - Purchasing as a part of strategy
  - Managing a supply chain
  - Purchasing strategies
  - Public procurement

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can, to a satisfactory standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can, to a good standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can, to an excellent standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies critically. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Materials found at moodle and other materials announced by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 60 %, exercises 40 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.10.2020 - 20.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 15.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA17
  • MLITA18
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course: 80 h
  - of which scheduled studies: 15 h
  - of which autonomous studies: 65 h

• Real estate business KD07DWOI040-3006 14.01.2021-18.03.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know the legal and other aspects of real estate business.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Real estate legislation, documents, registers, taxation, responsibilities of seller and buyear, problem situations, offers, sales contracts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student's outputs demonstrate satisfactory understanding of legal and other aspects of real estate business
  fail: The student has not carried out assigned work or his/her work does not demonstrate satisfactory understanding of the materia.

  Good

  The student's outputs demonstrate good understanding of legal and other aspects of real estate business.

  Excellent

  he student's outputs demonstrate excellent, in-depth understanding of legal and other aspects of real estate business

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 18.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 19.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Heidi-Maria Sumukari

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan torstaisin klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Responsible tourism LT00CK97-3001 26.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to define the key concepts of sustainable tourism. Students will identify key sustainable tourism certifications and programs in Finland and elsewhere. The student understands the basic principles of sustainable tourism and responsible activities and is able to apply them in practice. The student is able to apply new knowledge to the development of the tourism industry and critically examine existing operating models in tourism companies and destinations. The student recognizes the impact of tourism on the environment and society.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Tourism as a global phenomenon

  Course contents

  - Principles of sustainable tourism
  - Sustainable Tourism Certificates and Programs
  - Sustainable business
  - Impact of tourism on environment and society

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the assignments and participated in the course. The student is able to define the key concepts of sustainable tourism. The student knows the key sustainable tourism certifications and programs in Finland and globally. The student understands the impact of tourism on the environment and society. The student understands the principles and operating models of sustainable business and recognizes them in practice. The student is able to apply new information satisfactorily to the development of the tourism industry and to develop operating models for tourism companies.

  Good

  The student has completed the assignments well and has actively participated in the course. The student is able to define the key concepts of sustainable tourism. The student knows the key sustainable tourism certifications and programs in Finland and globally. The student understands the impact of tourism on the environment and society. The student recognizes the principles and operating models of sustainable business and is able to apply them in practice. The student is able to apply new knowledge to the development of the tourism industry and to develop new operating models for tourism companies.

  Excellent

  The student has completed the assignments in an excellent manner and has participated actively and constructively in the course. The student is able to define the key concepts of sustainable tourism. The student knows the key sustainable tourism certifications and programs in Finland and globally. The student understands the impact of tourism on the environment and society. The student understands the principles and operating models of sustainable business and he/she is able to critically examine them and apply them in practice. The student is able to apply new knowledge to the development of the tourism industry and to develop new operating models for tourism companies.

  Further information

  jenny.janhunen@seamk.fi

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 26.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Sanna Jyllilä

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Russian 1, elementary course KD07CYVE010-3005 08.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will learn to write and read Cyrillic alphabets. He can tell about himself and his family. He knows numbers from 0 to 100. He can make questions and answer them in everyday situations. He can use basic phrases, greetings and wishes. He knows about Russian culture and communication styles. He knows the genders of Russian nouns, personal and possessive pronouns and the declension of adjectives in nominative.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic grammar
  - pronunciation, Cyrillic alphabets
  - Telling about oneself and introducing a person
  - Telling about the family
  - Situations in cafés and restaurants
  - numbers 0-100
  - Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there
  - Greetings, wishes, small talk, professions and nationalities

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Alestalo, Marjatta: Kafe Piter 1, 2020, Otava

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lessons
  - Written and oral assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Active participation in class
  - Completion of written assignments
  - Written and oral examinations

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 01.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  participation via skype can be arranged,

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Exam schedule

  exam either on the last lesson or in moodle, retake in moodle

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 50h

• Russian 1, elementary course KD07CYVE010-3006 10.09.2020-19.11.2020  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will learn to write and read Cyrillic alphabets. He can tell about himself and his family. He knows numbers from 0 to 100. He can make questions and answer them in everyday situations. He can use basic phrases, greetings and wishes. He knows about Russian culture and communication styles. He knows the genders of Russian nouns, personal and possessive pronouns and the declension of adjectives in nominative.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic grammar
  - pronunciation, Cyrillic alphabets
  - Telling about oneself and introducing a person
  - Telling about the family
  - Situations in cafés and restaurants
  - numbers 0-100
  - Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there
  - Greetings, wishes, small talk, professions and nationalities

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Alestalo, Marjatta: Kafe Piter 1, 2020, Otava

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lessons
  - Written and oral assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Active participation in class
  - Completion of written assignments
  - Written and oral examinations

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 19.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 15.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  participation via skype can be arranged,

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Exam schedule

  exam either on the last lesson or in moodle, retake in moodle

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 50h

• Russian 2, continuation course KD07CYVE100-3008 14.01.2021-18.03.2021  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will further develop their basic language proficiency in Russian. After completing this course, the students
  - can communicate in simple, everday situations
  - knows the basic grammar: genitive of personal pronouns, accusative and prepositional cases, verb conjugation and tenses, declension of adjectives in nominative singular, plurals of nouns and adjectives, verbs of motion.
  - can handle travel situations.
  - can do shopping.
  - knows months and days of the week.
  - can tell about the leisure time, language skills and living.
  - understands written standard language with the help of a dictionary and can write short messages.
  - understands Russian customs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Russian 1

  Course contents

  - Increasing the basic grammar/vocabulary skills
  - Shopping
  - Studies and language skills
  - Leisure time and work
  - Time, days, months
  - In a restaurant and café
  - Asking and describing directions
  - Numbers
  - Cultural knowledge

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and texts.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes..

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Alestalo, Marjatta: Kafe Piter 1, 2020, Otava

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Written and oral assignments (lectures)
  - virtual assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assignments, tasks, exams, active participation

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 18.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.
  Participation via Skype can be arranged.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Written and oral exam on the last lesson or in moodle after the last lesson.

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided exercises 30 h, pair and group work 10 h, exam 3 h, independent studies 36 h

• Social Media in Corporate Communications LTVVO108-3008 24.08.2020-18.10.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will be able to recognize the opportunities of social media in business communication. The student will be competent in producing texts in social media and using social media as a channel of business communication.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - social media
  - social media channels and different ways to use them as a part of business communication
  - using social media in business communication

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication but the student is not well at all or weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is on satisfactory level capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and is also able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication. The student is also capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is able to show hers/his ability to utilize excellent social media in business communication.

  Further information

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortesuo, K. 2018. Sano se someksi. (1+2=3). Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  Material provided by lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Web based learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Participation in online exercises and other assignments.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 23.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Further information for students

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load about 80 h:
  Web based learning about 35 h
  Independent learning 20 h
  Literature and materials about 25 h

• Social Media in Corporate Communications LT00CK94-3001 11.01.2021-21.03.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will be able to recognize the opportunities of social media in business communication. The student will be competent in producing texts in social media and using social media as a channel of business communication.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - social media strategy and plan
  - social media channels and how they are used in business communication
  - Communication in social media and tone of voice

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication but the student is not well at all or weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is on satisfactory level capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and is also able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication. The student is also capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is able to show hers/his ability to utilize excellent social media in business communication.

  Further information

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortesuo, K. 2018. Sano se someksi. (1+2=3). Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  Material provided by lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Web based learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Participation in online exercises and other assignments.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 21.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 19.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Further information for students

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load about 80 h:
  Web based learning about 35 h
  Independent learning 20 h
  Literature and materials about 25 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3014 10.09.2020-26.11.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  one written examination, one written assigment
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 26.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 07.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 51 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3015 14.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Assessment methods and criteria

  one written examination, one written assignment
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 51 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3016 14.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (IB20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  one written examination, one written assigment
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20

  Teacher(s)

  Dario Liberona, Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 51 h

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3013 25.08.2020-08.10.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  two essays and two listening comprehension examinations
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.08.2020 - 08.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 20.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA17
  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 28 h
  independent work 53 h

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3014 14.01.2021-18.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA20C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2012: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  two essays and two listening comprehension examinations
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 18.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan torstaisin klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 28 h
  independent work 53 h

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3015 11.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (IB20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Group work and discussion of the topics
  - Writing and oral exercises
  - Lectures and guided practice

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Two written examinations
  - Active participation in contacts hours and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20

  Teacher(s)

  Dario Liberona, Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  None

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 71 h
  - of which schuled studies 38 h
  of which autonomous studies 33

• Spanish 3 KD07CYES112-3008 25.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing to a greater extent. Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss past events using the tenses of past, is able to manage certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment and to express their opinions, is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 2

  Course contents

  More basic grammar
  Tenses of the past

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Written assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  Torstaisin vvo-aikaan, viikoilla 13 keskiviikkona ja viikolla 18 myös tiistaina. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Spanish 4 KD07CYES120-3001 07.06.2021-31.07.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to understand authentic Spanish texts, especially on business and economy, and is able to use the rest of verb forms of key importance for a working knowledge of Spanish. Having taken the course, the student knows how to use the subjunctive, conditional and future, is able to read text using tools, and is familiar with the key vocabulary of business and economy.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 3

  Course contents

  - verb course
  - Spanish texts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material assigned by the teacher

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.06.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 30.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Assessment criteria

  Written assignments

• Strategic Planning of Corporate Communications LTHA101-3002 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze and develop both internal and external corporate communication and student is able to create and conduct a communication strategy. The student is able to recognize the meaning of communication and communication strategy as a resource in corporate operations and its result. The student is able to analyze corporate communication and is capable to utilize different feedback channels and research.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year communication studies.

  Course contents

  - Corporate communications
  - Levels of planning communication
  - PR and customer communications
  - Crisis communication
  - Analyzing communication and its future
  - Communication strategy and plan

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Argumentation is biased and scant and illustration is scant and irrelevant.
  The structure of text is disconnected and incoherent. Communication is sender-oriented: the goal, receiver or the situation are not taken into account sufficiently.

  Good

  Argumentation is quite unbiased and believable and illustration is relevant. The structure of text is mainly clear and coherent. The student takes the goal, receiver and the situation into account to some extent in their communication. Is able to maintain interaction in communication.

  Excellent

  Argumentation is unbiased, taking different viewpoints into account, and convincing and illustration is relevant, effective and considered (e.g. choice of words). Follows the structure characteristic of the genre, text is logic, clear and coherent. The goal, receiver and the situation are taken into account in an excellent and convincing manner. Interaction in communication is highly skillful.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Juholin, E. 2017. Communicare! Kasva viestinnän ammattilaiseksi. Helsinki: Management Institute of Finland MIF Oy.
  - Material provided by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online course. Web-based lectures and materials.
  Independent and group work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Spoken and written exercises, independent and group work, an option for an online exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 14.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total about 80 h
  Web -based lectures and materials about 20 h
  Group and independent assignments about 30 h
  Independent stydy and litterature about 30 h
  An option for web-based exam

• Swedish XX00CM38-3001 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
  
  The student is able to
  
  - describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
  - manage situations on the telephone.
  - tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
  - manage customer service situations.

  Course contents

  Telling about oneself and one's studies
  - Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
  - Describing the work environment, company and occupations
  - Small talk
  - Telephone and email communication
  - Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
  - Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
  
  Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
  
  Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 10.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Riikka Ala-Sankila, Jaana Store, Paula Välimäki, Päivi Uitti, Erja Heikkilä

  Further information for students

  Opetuksen ajankohta vaihtelee viikoittain, ei kiinteää aikaa. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Test course (in english test) TE00BA40-3005 01.01.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (ILTATESTI2, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan jakama materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot ja harjoitustehtävät, oppimispäiväkirja (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  23.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • ILTATESTI2
  • ILTATESTI
  • KONE19

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Small group(s)

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 3 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 4 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 5 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 6 (Size: 10. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Kitinoja, Katariina Lehto, Maria Hemminki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Tourism as a global phenomenon LT00CK96-3001 01.09.2020-01.10.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students form an overall understanding of tourism as a diverse global phenomenon and industry. The student recognizes the key concepts of tourism, the specifics of the industry and the extensive networks of operators in the field. The student understands the cluster-like nature of tourism and recognizes the regional and global impact of tourism. The student is able to apply research information and research in tourism and as a part of tourism business and entrepreneurship. Students will recognize global megatrends and understand their impact on the tourism industry.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - Tourism as a global and regional phenomenon
  - Specific features of the tourism business
  - Tourism work and entrepreneurship
  - The regional economic impact of tourism and its implications
  - Future and trends in tourism

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out the course assignments and participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings to tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

  Good

  The student has carried out the course assignments well and actively participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings to tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the course assignments excellently and actively participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings in tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

  Further information

  jenny.janhunen@seamk.fi

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 01.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA18
  • VVO
  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Sanna Jyllilä

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Virtualization Environments KL04BT53033-3005 04.01.2021-13.06.2021  3 credits  (MAUTE17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to design, deploy, and maintain a variety of virtualized server environments.

  Course contents

  The course installed in virtualized server environments, for example VMware and Microsoft virtualization methods.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  5 Students are able to commendable rate issues and know how to apply them.
  4 -3 Students are able to rate the key issues
  2- 1 Students are able to rate the basics.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's lecture material. At the Y:drive.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  With the help of practical exercises, you will get acquainted with various side platforms and their use and operation.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Participation in class exercises and independent thesis.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 13.06.2021

  Enrollment date

  04.12.2020 - 24.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MAUTE17

  Teacher(s)

  Alpo Anttonen

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and lessons 21 h.

• Web Page Construction LTVVO104-3006 12.01.2021-16.02.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can evaluate the significance of functional online services for businesses and other organisations.They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of an online service. Students know how to plan and implement a functional online service (website) by means of publishing software. They know how to use markup languages and style sheets and publish a website on the Internet.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ICT skills

  Course contents

  - Significance of online services for businesses and other organisations
  - Implementation of online services
  - Tools for designing and implementing online services
  - Basics of online services implementation (HTML, CSS, online publishing software)
  - Publication of a website

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to create simple web pages using web publishing software. They can write and use basic markup and stylesheet codes.

  Good

  Students are able to implement and publish web pages using a web publishing software and markup and style sheet language. Students are able to pay attention to the usability of websites implementation.

  Excellent

  Students are able to design, implement and publish a website. Students can consider a website for usability and accessibility. Students are able to assess the significance of the site for business.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot ja harjoitukset 80 % ja itsenäinen työskentely 20 %. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Jokainen laatii omat kotisivut lopputyönä ja raportoi jaettavan ohjeen mukaisesti. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 16.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 19.12.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin vvo -aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Ot-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintjaksoon ei kuulu tenttiä. Itsenäinen harjoitustyö. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  18 h lähiopetusta ja 10 h itsenäistä työskentelyä. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei kykenen tekemään verkkosivustoa ja laatimaan raporttia ohjeen mukaan. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija pystyy avustaen laatimaan verkkosivuston ja raportoimaan sen opettajan ohjeen mukaisesti. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin käytettävän sovellusohjelman ja pystyy iysenäisesti laatimaan verkkosivuston sekä raportin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija käyttää ammattimaisesti ja itsenäisesti opintojaksolla opittuja taitoja. Lisäksi hän pystyy soveltamaan opittuja taitoja. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä kiitettävästi (not translated)

• Window dressing and displays KD07DVMA42-3005 08.04.2021-06.05.2021  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of window dressing and store displays

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - window dressing and store displays as part of visual marketing
  - campaign planning from the viewpoint of window dressing and store displays
  - use of colours

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student knows the basics of window dressing and store displays.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student knows the basics of window dressing and store displays.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student knows the basics of window dressing and store displays.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, practice, group work, visiting lecture, independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Practical assignments and active participation

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.04.2021 - 06.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  20.12.2020 - 07.03.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 15

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 20 h
  - independent work 34 h

• Windows - Server KL04BT50014-3005 17.08.2020-20.12.2020  3 credits  (MAUTE17, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be competent in how to use and administrate Windows servers.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  Familiarisation with the Windows network and server.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  5 Students are able to commendable rate issues and know how to apply them.
  4 -3 Students are able to rate the key issues
  2- 1 Students are able to rate the basics.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and assignments completed in the laboratory.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Classroom work and an exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  17.08.2020 - 20.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.07.2020 - 30.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MAUTE17
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Alpo Anttonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Työjärjestyksessä olevaa opiskelua: 21 h (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  • Windows Server features
  • Windows Server installation
  • Active Directory and Windows Server
  • Windows Server Domain Controller
  • AD DS role installation
  • Active Directory
  • User Account and Group Administration
  • DHCP
  • DNS
  • Discs management
  • File Sharing
  • Overview of Group Policy
  • Group Policy in Action

Academic year 2021 - 2022

• Navigation technologies KL04BT50060-3002 14.10.2021-30.12.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will gain insight into positioning technologies and know how to utilise positioning technology in various systems.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - GPS and Galileo
  - Coordinate systems
  - Satellite positioning using sensors
  - Indoor navigation
  - Navigation in the mobile phone network
  - Location-based systems, GIS

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Excellent (5) The student can utilize the learned skills in demanding project assignment
  - Good (3-4) The student masters well the principles of positioning technology and knows the most important coordinate transformations.
  - Satisfactory (1-2) The student knows the basics

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.10.2021 - 30.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.08.2021 - 01.12.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Mäkelä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Evaluation scale

  1-5