Introduction to Finnish Industry and Working Life (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

After completing the course, the participants can:
- describe the fundamentals of the Finnish industry scene; the different sectors and their impact on the Finnish economy and society
- understand the (mega)trends affecting the industry, especially in respect to responsibility, circular economy, and people & competence management
- define how responsibility and circular economy is implemented in case companies
- understand the concept of Risk Management and how Risk Management is practiced within businesses
- understand the “ground rules” of the Finnish working life, its key players and stakeholders
- understand the scope and strengths of active and long term stakeholder collaboration between industry and higher education institutes (eg. in R&D, teaching, graduate employability and other themes)
- identify the competence requirements valued in the Finnish industry and working life
- identify the means and practices used by companies and businesses to develop the competence of their workforce
- understand the need of international experts and the added value they can bring to the Finnish society, and how internationals can enhance their employability in Finland

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Course contents
- Finnish industry “in a nutshell”; the sectors and their impact on the economy and society
- Trends affecting the industry, especially in respect to circular economy and people & competence management
- Risk Management, Responsibility and Circular Economy implementation in case companies
- “Ground Rules” of the Finnish working life, its key players and stakeholders
- Stakeholder collaboration between industry and higher education institutes in themes such as R&D, teaching and graduate employability
- Skills and competences valued in the Finnish industry and working life
- Competence development, people management and leadership
- Need of international experts and the added value they can bring to the Finnish society
- Employability of internationals in Finland

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student can recognize and define the topics and concepts described in the above learning outcomes. 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. The student takes responsibility for her/his own work.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student can explain the topics and concepts described in the above learning outcomes and describe things in relation to one another. The student can apply his/her previous experience and learnings as well as relevant sources of information in order to produce the understanding. 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 cooperates responsibly, flexibly, and constructively and develops his/her own and the group's interaction.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

Student can analyze the topics and concepts described in the above learning outcomes, generalize and relate them to the professional context. The student can apply his/her previous experience and learnings as well as relevant sources of information in order to produce the understanding and is also capable to understand different viewpoints and debate on the topics. 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 cooperates responsibly, flexibly, and constructively and develops his/her own and the group's interaction.

Arviointiasteikko

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