Study in Finland and Multicultural Understanding (6 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The aim is that the students get a general knowledge about Finland and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The way of studying at TAMK is introduced as well as some important details about Bioproduct Engineering Degree Programme (B. Eng).
Goal is also to understand and learn the factors influencing academic success.
The Finnish culture and cultural differencies will be learnst and the aim is to provide a good starting point for studying in Finland in a multinational environment.
An important goal is to have an understanding about building a career and how to make a great cv and application letter

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Lesson topics.
• Course Introduction
• TAMK & Bioproduct Engineering
• Learning Environments at TAMK
• Studying & Living in Finland
• Communication, Cultural differences
• Team Work and Presentation skills
• Forest Industry, From wood to end product
• Forest Industry Innovations
• TAMK’s rules & Reporting model
• Finnish Food Culture & Table Manners
• Career, CV + Application Letter
• Professional Training
• Social events, dress code, small talk

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