Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants familiarize themselves with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing at Master’s level at a university of applied sciences. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis. The course will introduce participants to the various research paradigms for the discipline. The module will consider the differences between ‘academic’ and ‘practitioner-based’ research and enquiry and the importance of methodology.

After completing the course, the participants will be able to:

- know concepts, nature, rules and ethics of academic research
- know some of the most common research approaches and methods
- analyse academic texts
- plan the research process effectively
- build a meaningful structure for their thesis
- apply concepts of academic research in their own Master’s thesis
choose and apply suitable research approach and methods

Sisältö (OJ)

Concepts in academic research
Most common research approaches and methods
Structure of academic research
Academic research process
Research plan

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (OJ)

The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. The student can identify ethical issues in research and knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student can articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. The student is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods and can write a research proposal.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants build a financial mindset. They recognise the importance of profitable business by adapting the relevant topics and key factors in accounting. The course works as a starting point of financial management skills for those without previous knowledge but also as repetition for students with financial background to widen expertise in the field of finance.

After completing the course, the participants can:
- analyse financial situation of a company (profitability, liquidity, solvency)
- execute financial planning
- apply financial tools at work
- plan and execute actions for turnaround projects

Sisältö (OJ)

Practices and tools for financial planning
Profitability, liquidity and solvency practices and tools
Practices and tools for analysis of the financial situation of a company

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can identify the core concepts in the field of financial accounting, recognise the relevant practices and methods and define the need for accounting in general. The student can read the key financial accounting information and statements and provide routine performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles at a basic level. Students can give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of a team under supervision, and he recognizes his level of interaction.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can structure the connections between the financial statements and apply the financial accounting themes with relevancy. The student can explain and adopt the need for financial accounting, why and how to use various accounting methods and the need for profitable business. The student can measure financial performance based on public financial information. Student gives and receives constructive feedback, operates in professional manner by recognizing relevant scope and needs, develops his interaction skills, adding value to the team and takes responsibility

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student adapts the course themes in a professional manner, finds and translates the course message and expands the context by bringing perspectives, experiences, and opinions. The student can analyse the selected themes, find the academic approach, use additional research papers and academic sources, and activate mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student builds creative solutions by combining the course themes, assesses diverse outcomes, looks for new opportunities, justifies the financial decisions made and looks for alternative perspectives The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process and adds collaboration as being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants explore business design and business model development, ideation and innovation regarding the business and operational opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. They learn agile and lean development methodologies, and design thinking to balance with desirability (customer / user perspective; why), feasibility (illustrations, modelling and argumentation to implement; how), and viability (to some extent evaluation of commercial possibilities; how).

After completing the course, the participants can:
- identify and seize service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy
- use synergy of a cross-expertise team in problem solving and development work
- develop and present innovative, feasible and viable service and business concepts with agile, lean and
design thinking approach and methods
- facilitate a development process in a team

Sisältö (OJ)

Circular economy business models
Agile development methods
Customer understanding and insight
Design thinking process (ideation, testing and validation, conceptualization, business modelling, and sales pitching)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student names and defines service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. The student can make routine comparisons between circular economy related business models but the role in further development remains unclear. The student knows the development methods and works in a group but without ability to fully utilize the synergy of the expertise available in the team. The student can give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can explain and compare service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. The student is committed to group activities, can act as an active and responsible team member and utilizes synergy of the cross-expertise in development. The student can apply facilitation methods, make plans, limit problems and solve them. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively and considers and assesses things both from own and the team’s viewpoint.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student can analyse and generalise service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy and relate them into the professional context. The student is committed to group activities and can utilize in fully potential the synergy of the team cross-expertise in development. The student can facilitate the development in a team and uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in own work and in the team. The student understands the economic and wellbeing related effects of his/her work and can anticipate them in his/her work.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, participants create mutual understanding on how the circular economy (CE) and risk management are interconnected. They explore the relation of both CE and risk management to sustainable development and the to need for systemic change. Participants will explore the transition from linear to circular economy, by using current concepts, solutions, and ecosystems created to promote the CE. As an important part of the course, the participants will familiarize themselves with risk management and how to identify, assess, and prioritize risks in different contexts. Participants learn how to search CE and risk management related literature from various sources and learn how to analyse and assess the reliability of different information sources. The assignments aim to support the use of versatile information sources and analysis of the materials from different viewpoints.

After completing the course, the participants can:
- Utilize various sources to find research-based information
- Explain current research-based knowledge of CE
- Analyze current concepts, solutions, and ecosystems of CE
- Describe risk management tools and processes
- Interpret connections between CE and risk management
- Suggest improvements for current CE concepts, solutions, and ecosystems

Sisältö (OJ)

Information sources and searches
Current knowledge of CE
CE concepts, solutions, and ecosystems
Terminology of risk management
Risk management methods and tools
Implementation of risk management processes

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can perform routine searches to find research-based information. The student can recognize and define phenomena and basic concepts of circular economy. The student knows the terminology, methods, and basic tools of risk management. The student can, with the help of others, manage to solve assigned tasks. The student gives and receives feedback but considers and assesses things only from his/her own point of view, without being able to generalize and contextualize. Commitment to create mutual understanding about interconnection of CE and risk management remains unclear and limited.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can perform searches of research-based information from various sources and explain and compare results in a logical way and can assess the reliability of the sources. The student can structure relations between field-related phenomena and the existing CE knowledge and concepts. Student can explain the terminology, methods, and tools of risk management and apply the knowledge. The student can apply research-based information to assigned tasks and select the most appropriate courses of actions from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively and is able to generalize and conceptualize his/her views. The student can cooperate responsibly and is committed to creating mutual understanding about interconnections between CE and risk management.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student can find research-based information from various sources and analyze and generalize and conceptualize the information. The student can relate the information to the professional context and is able to discuss the contents in an objective way. The student understands the terminology, methods, and tools for risk management and how to apply them professionally. The student can apply research-based information to assigned tasks in a versatile way and is able to select the most appropriate courses of actions from diverse options and justify his/her choice and try new courses of action. The student uses feedback systematically as a professional tool for growth in his/her own work and for the benefit of the community. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly, and constructively and develops his/her own and the group's interaction to create mutual understanding about interconnections between CE and risk management.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Sisältö (OJ)

You can enroll to path studies if you hold a suitable higher education degree.
Studies consist of first semester (or year) studies of the degree programme (30-60 credits).

You will study full time in the degree programme´s student group and there are 3 places in the group for Open UAS Path Students.

The enrollment will start on August 1st at 9 am and end on August 2nd at 11.59 pm. If there are still study places left after the enrollment period ends, the period may be prolonged. The registration form can be found on this page. Places are filled on a first come, first served basis and registration is done in our online store.

Study fee
The fee for the open path studies is 300 euros. You pay it when enrolling.

The fee for the first year is the same for all students. If you apply to become a degree student and are not an EU/EEA student, you will have a tuition fee like all the other non-EU/EEA –students.

Please not that open studies do not help you to get a visa to Finland.

Path studies in English require good oral and written English language skills.

Teaching
The studies consist of individual work, group assignments and intensive weeks. You are expected to take part full time during the intensive weeks.
1. intensive week 23rd-27th September, 2024
2. intensive week 27th-31st January, 2025
3. intensive week: Autumn 2025

Degree application and student selection

You can apply for admission to the degree programme based on your Open UAS studies. If you start path studies in the autumn 2024, you will be able to apply to become a degree student already early October this year. The application is called “Open Path Application” and can be found in studyinfo.fi.

Required amount of credit points for the application is 20. If you cannot complete the required amount of credit points by December 31, you can go on studying as an Open University student and apply again in early May 2025 in studyinfo.fi

Student selection is made considering your completed amount of credit points and study success. Study success means the GPA of the studies completed during your Open UAS Path Studies. If necessary, students are placed in order by their GPA (highest to lowest). Please note that when applying for the YAMK/ Master’s degree, you must also meet the prior higher education degree and work experience requirements.

Student Benefits
Open UAS students cannot receive Kela’s financial aid for students or any other student benefits. If you are a customer of TE Services, you should check your study right with them before signing up for Open UAS studies.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants assess and analyze the global megatrends and how they affect decision making in circular economy actions. They understand the need for using information from different sources. The participants explore future foresight theories and terminology and learn to anticipate the changes in their own operational environment.

After completing the course, the participants can
- explain important megatrends in relation to circular economy
- use the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field
- apply often contradictory information on the effects of megatrends
- anticipate the changes in their own operational environment
- utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies

Sisältö (OJ)

Megatrends and weak signals
Future scenarios
Future foresight theories and methods
Participatory methods

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can name important megatrends in relation to circular economy and define the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field. The student recognizes contradictory information on the effects of megatrends. The student can anticipate the changes in own operational environment and utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies by routine performance. The student can give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. The student can work in a group and take responsibility of own work and recognise important courses of action in the field.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can explain important megatrends in relation to circular economy and apply the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field. The student can compare contradictory information on the effects of megatrends and structure relations between field-related phenomena and concepts. The student can anticipate the changes in own operational environment and utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies by selecting the most appropriate course of action and justify his/her choice. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student understands extensive entities and relations between megatrends and circular economy. The student can generalise and relate the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field to professional context. The student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action to utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies. The student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and need.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants explore business design and business model development, ideation and innovation regarding the business and operational opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. They learn agile and lean development methodologies, and design thinking to balance with desirability (customer / user perspective; why), feasibility (illustrations, modelling and argumentation to implement; how), and viability (to some extent evaluation of commercial possibilities; how).

After completing the course, the participants can:
- identify and seize service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy
- use synergy of a cross-expertise team in problem solving and development work
- develop and present innovative, feasible and viable service and business concepts with agile, lean and
design thinking approach and methods
- facilitate a development process in a team

Sisältö (OJ)

Circular economy business models
Agile development methods
Customer understanding and insight
Design thinking process (ideation, testing and validation, conceptualization, business modelling, and sales pitching)

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student names and defines service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. The student can make routine comparisons between circular economy related business models but the role in further development remains unclear. The student knows the development methods and works in a group but without ability to fully utilize the synergy of the expertise available in the team. The student can give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can explain and compare service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy. The student is committed to group activities, can act as an active and responsible team member and utilizes synergy of the cross-expertise in development. The student can apply facilitation methods, make plans, limit problems and solve them. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively and considers and assesses things both from own and the team’s viewpoint.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student can analyse and generalise service and business opportunities in the field of risk management and circular economy and relate them into the professional context. The student is committed to group activities and can utilize in fully potential the synergy of the team cross-expertise in development. The student can facilitate the development in a team and uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in own work and in the team. The student understands the economic and wellbeing related effects of his/her work and can anticipate them in his/her work.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, participants create mutual understanding on how the circular economy (CE) and risk management are interconnected. They explore the relation of both CE and risk management to sustainable development and the to need for systemic change. Participants will explore the transition from linear to circular economy, by using current concepts, solutions, and ecosystems created to promote the CE. As an important part of the course, the participants will familiarize themselves with risk management and how to identify, assess, and prioritize risks in different contexts. Participants learn how to search CE and risk management related literature from various sources and learn how to analyse and assess the reliability of different information sources. The assignments aim to support the use of versatile information sources and analysis of the materials from different viewpoints.

After completing the course, the participants can:
- Utilize various sources to find research-based information
- Explain current research-based knowledge of CE
- Analyze current concepts, solutions, and ecosystems of CE
- Describe risk management tools and processes
- Interpret connections between CE and risk management
- Suggest improvements for current CE concepts, solutions, and ecosystems

Sisältö (OJ)

Information sources and searches
Current knowledge of CE
CE concepts, solutions, and ecosystems
Terminology of risk management
Risk management methods and tools
Implementation of risk management processes

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can perform routine searches to find research-based information. The student can recognize and define phenomena and basic concepts of circular economy. The student knows the terminology, methods, and basic tools of risk management. The student can, with the help of others, manage to solve assigned tasks. The student gives and receives feedback but considers and assesses things only from his/her own point of view, without being able to generalize and contextualize. Commitment to create mutual understanding about interconnection of CE and risk management remains unclear and limited.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can perform searches of research-based information from various sources and explain and compare results in a logical way and can assess the reliability of the sources. The student can structure relations between field-related phenomena and the existing CE knowledge and concepts. Student can explain the terminology, methods, and tools of risk management and apply the knowledge. The student can apply research-based information to assigned tasks and select the most appropriate courses of actions from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively and is able to generalize and conceptualize his/her views. The student can cooperate responsibly and is committed to creating mutual understanding about interconnections between CE and risk management.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student can find research-based information from various sources and analyze and generalize and conceptualize the information. The student can relate the information to the professional context and is able to discuss the contents in an objective way. The student understands the terminology, methods, and tools for risk management and how to apply them professionally. The student can apply research-based information to assigned tasks in a versatile way and is able to select the most appropriate courses of actions from diverse options and justify his/her choice and try new courses of action. The student uses feedback systematically as a professional tool for growth in his/her own work and for the benefit of the community. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly, and constructively and develops his/her own and the group's interaction to create mutual understanding about interconnections between CE and risk management.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants assess and analyze the global megatrends and how they affect decision making in circular economy actions. They understand the need for using information from different sources. The participants explore future foresight theories and terminology and learn to anticipate the changes in their own operational environment.

After completing the course, the participants can
- explain important megatrends in relation to circular economy
- use the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field
- apply often contradictory information on the effects of megatrends
- anticipate the changes in their own operational environment
- utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies

Sisältö (OJ)

Megatrends and weak signals
Future scenarios
Future foresight theories and methods
Participatory methods

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can name important megatrends in relation to circular economy and define the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field. The student recognizes contradictory information on the effects of megatrends. The student can anticipate the changes in own operational environment and utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies by routine performance. The student can give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoint. The student can work in a group and take responsibility of own work and recognise important courses of action in the field.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can explain important megatrends in relation to circular economy and apply the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field. The student can compare contradictory information on the effects of megatrends and structure relations between field-related phenomena and concepts. The student can anticipate the changes in own operational environment and utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies by selecting the most appropriate course of action and justify his/her choice. The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student understands extensive entities and relations between megatrends and circular economy. The student can generalise and relate the terminology and methods of futures research of their own field to professional context. The student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives, justify his/her choices and try new courses of action to utilize the futures research materials in their own field of studies. The student uses feedback systematically as a professional growth tool in his/her own work and the community. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and need.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants familiarize themselves with the principles and methods of academic research and academic writing at Master’s level at a university of applied sciences. It provides the participants with a toolbox to transform the initial development work into a well-structured and logical final thesis. The course will introduce participants to the various research paradigms for the discipline. The module will consider the differences between ‘academic’ and ‘practitioner-based’ research and enquiry and the importance of methodology.

After completing the course, the participants will be able to:

- know concepts, nature, rules and ethics of academic research
- know some of the most common research approaches and methods
- analyse academic texts
- plan the research process effectively
- build a meaningful structure for their thesis
- apply concepts of academic research in their own Master’s thesis
choose and apply suitable research approach and methods

Sisältö (OJ)

Concepts in academic research
Most common research approaches and methods
Structure of academic research
Academic research process
Research plan

Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty (OJ)

The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. The student can identify ethical issues in research and knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student can articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. The student is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods and can write a research proposal.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet (OJ)

In this course, the participants build a financial mindset. They recognise the importance of profitable business by adapting the relevant topics and key factors in accounting. The course works as a starting point of financial management skills for those without previous knowledge but also as repetition for students with financial background to widen expertise in the field of finance.

After completing the course, the participants can:
- analyse financial situation of a company (profitability, liquidity, solvency)
- execute financial planning
- apply financial tools at work
- plan and execute actions for turnaround projects

Sisältö (OJ)

Practices and tools for financial planning
Profitability, liquidity and solvency practices and tools
Practices and tools for analysis of the financial situation of a company

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (OJ)

The student can identify the core concepts in the field of financial accounting, recognise the relevant practices and methods and define the need for accounting in general. The student can read the key financial accounting information and statements and provide routine performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles at a basic level. Students can give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of a team under supervision, and he recognizes his level of interaction.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (OJ)

The student can structure the connections between the financial statements and apply the financial accounting themes with relevancy. The student can explain and adopt the need for financial accounting, why and how to use various accounting methods and the need for profitable business. The student can measure financial performance based on public financial information. Student gives and receives constructive feedback, operates in professional manner by recognizing relevant scope and needs, develops his interaction skills, adding value to the team and takes responsibility

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (OJ)

The student adapts the course themes in a professional manner, finds and translates the course message and expands the context by bringing perspectives, experiences, and opinions. The student can analyse the selected themes, find the academic approach, use additional research papers and academic sources, and activate mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student builds creative solutions by combining the course themes, assesses diverse outcomes, looks for new opportunities, justifies the financial decisions made and looks for alternative perspectives The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process and adds collaboration as being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Sisältö (OJ)

You can enroll to path studies if you hold a suitable higher education degree.
Studies consist of first semester (or year) studies of the degree programme (30-60 credits).

You will study full time in the degree programme´s student group and there are 3 places in the group for Open UAS Path Students.

The enrollment will start on August 1st at 9 am and end on August 2nd at 11.59 pm. If there are still study places left after the enrollment period ends, the period may be prolonged. The registration form can be found on this page. Places are filled on a first come, first served basis and registration is done in our online store.

Study fee
The fee for the open path studies is 300 euros. You pay it when enrolling.

The fee for the first year is the same for all students. If you apply to become a degree student and are not an EU/EEA student, you will have a tuition fee like all the other non-EU/EEA –students.

Please not that open studies do not help you to get a visa to Finland.

Path studies in English require good oral and written English language skills.

Teaching
The studies consist of individual work, group assignments and intensive weeks. You are expected to take part full time during the intensive weeks.
1. intensive week 23rd-27th September, 2024
2. intensive week 27th-31st January, 2025
3. intensive week: Autumn 2025

Degree application and student selection

You can apply for admission to the degree programme based on your Open UAS studies. If you start path studies in the autumn 2024, you will be able to apply to become a degree student already early October this year. The application is called “Open Path Application” and can be found in studyinfo.fi.

Required amount of credit points for the application is 20. If you cannot complete the required amount of credit points by December 31, you can go on studying as an Open University student and apply again in early May 2025 in studyinfo.fi

Student selection is made considering your completed amount of credit points and study success. Study success means the GPA of the studies completed during your Open UAS Path Studies. If necessary, students are placed in order by their GPA (highest to lowest). Please note that when applying for the YAMK/ Master’s degree, you must also meet the prior higher education degree and work experience requirements.

Student Benefits
Open UAS students cannot receive Kela’s financial aid for students or any other student benefits. If you are a customer of TE Services, you should check your study right with them before signing up for Open UAS studies.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5