Study Guide

Objective

Good self-management skills will help managers work purposefully and effectively utilizing their own resources. After completing the course the student understands the significance of self-management. They recognize the factors that affect their behavior as well as their strengths and development sites for self-management in different areas. The student knows the ways to develop self-knowledge and change readiness.

Content

1) self-knowledge
o different approaches to personality
o identifying and reflecting on one's own values and attitudes
o utilization of one's personality and temperament
o motivation
2) life management
o interaction styles
o time management
o change readiness
o professional identity

Materials

Material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work and simulations

Exam schedules

The Electronic Examination Exam. You can choose your own exam date after attending all the lectures. See instructions: https://jelppari.epedu.fi/en/instructions/seamks-instructions/electronic-exam-service-for-higher-education/

Completion alternatives

Online learning: register for the second implementation of the course
Demonstration of competencies: register for a demonstration of competencies (for degree students only)

Student workload

Lectures 12 x 3h, simulations 3 x 4h, group works 15h, independent study 50h which include online exerciser n 25h, exam 2h. The course can be completed in approximately two months. Face-to-face studies are about 6h/week.

Further information

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is aware of the importance and components of self-management.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and is able to take advantage of self-management elements.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyze and develop their self-management.