Novia University of Applied Sciences
Academic year 2013-2014
Studies offered in English to exchange students on Åbo (Turku in Finnish) Campus in The Degree Programme of Business Administration, The Degree Programme of Tourism Management and The Degree Programme of Youth Work and Civic Activities.
Novia UAS stands for quality, education, regional presence and Sustainable Development. We apply an integrated Management system of Quality, Environment and Safety, which was certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 at every unit in August 2010. Hence we can offer specialized courses on Sustainable Development.
One of our main aims is to support our students’ progress into quality and environmentally conscious citizens who can take sustainability into consideration in their future professional roles and we try to encourage students to practice a global sustainable lifestyle as well as to nurture entrepreneurships.
Our Methods of Study
Our curriculum promotes new methods of learning. The traditional discipline-centred teaching approach is replaced by project-based learning. The students at Novia UAS form their own co-operatives or associations already in their first year of study and they work in these companies throughout their studies. Ways of acquiring knowledge are through training sessions, workshops, study circles etc and the work by the students is supervised by a coach or team coach.
Through research projects and project co-operation with local businesses and organisations, the students and the team coaches build networks and acquire know-how that benefit both themselves, the university and the local society. Our role is to be a dynamic regional actor and this is enhanced by our pedagogical approach and methods of learning.
Autumn semester 2013
Marketing
, 9 ECTS(includes also Environmental Marketing) This course is divided into two parts:
1. The Market 3 ECTS 2. Communication 6 ECTS
The student obtains a deeper business knowledge within marketing, can develop business processes, is able to apply business theories for innovative problem solving and understands the importance of communications and creates actively relations to internal and external stakeholders also in the global business environment. The student can also work in an ethical and socially responsible way, adapts entrepreneurship as a way of living and acting.
English, 3 ECTS
The student communicates fluently in working life situations, including an international context, and masters the central business terminology.
Swedish for foreigners, 3 ECTS (virtual course)
The basics of the Swedish language.Sustainable development 3 ECTS (virtual course)
The student learns about the global ecosystem as one of the basic resources of the humans and that sustainable development comprises an ecological, economic, social and cultural aspect that are all dependent of each other.
Human Resource Management, 6 ECTS
The student knows how organizing and management of human resources is connected with the operations, the goal and the strategy of the company.
IT skills, 1-6 ECTS
The student learns to utilize information- and communication techniques (ICT) in their own work. The student can present messages in writing and visually and can make use of different tool programmes e.g. word, calculations, presentations graphics, web pages, databases and social media.
Projects 3-6 ECTS
Projects are carried out in co-operation with companies and/or organisations e.g. marketing analysis, market analysis, accounting, product development in the service sector or it can be an INNO58-project;
The student works in a team and will with the team develop marketing for a real company or organization. The project is carried out by a group of students from all universities and universities of applied sciences in Turku. It includes 3-4 workshops, an intensive period of three days and a final seminar.
EU/EC-LAW; Marketing Laws and Consumer Rights in the EU 3 ECTS
The student knows about and can adapt EU-directives that regulate the marketing and free competition and also knows the directives that regulate consumer rights in EU member states compared with the Finnish laws and practice.
Spring semester 2014
Sustainable development 3 ECTS
The student learns about the global ecosystem as one of the basic resources of the humans and that sustainable development comprises an ecological, economic, social and cultural aspect that are all dependent of each other.
International Tourism Development 21 ECTS
The student understands the significance of internationalization, globalization and different cultures for services and their development and can work in various international operating environments. The student can develop international service environments and networks and can make use of international information sources in the field of tourism. He further understands the relationship between principles of sustainable development and global tourism.
The course is divided into three parts:
1. Tourism Planning and Development, 9ECTS
The Student
- understands the concept and practice of tourism planning and development in both developed and developing countries
- is able to analyze the dynamics of interactions between the economic, sociocultural, environmental and political impacts of travel and tourism on a local and global level
- understands the relationship between principles of sustainability and the development and management of global tourism
- is familiar with current and possible future trends which impact on global travel and tourism
2. Intercultural Issues in Tourism, 6 ECTS
The Student
- has developed a greater awareness of the diversity of cultures and co-cultures in the global community
- becomes familiar with issues related to (inter)culturality in tourism and is able to make practical implications of these matters
- is aware of the relationship between culture and principles of sustainability
- knows about Finland’s major inbound and outbound tourism markets and is provided with tools to communicate effectively and bridge cultural differences when working in an international environment
3. Management of Intercultural Tourism Projects, 6 ECTS
The Student
- becomes aware of different aspects of project management in an intercultural environment
- can benefit practically from the different ideas and approaches of planning and managing the work of cross-cultural teams and projects
- can take intercultural aspects into account in internal and external communication
- understands the importance of risk management and crisis management within international projects
English, 3 ECTS
The student manages presentation skills and sales speeches for different audiences and is able to present results with the help annual reports. The student is aware of style differences and is capable of choosing the appropriate style of communication according to the context.
Swedish for foreigners, 3 ECTS
The basics of the Swedish language.
Intercultural Leadership, 3 ECTS
The student understands cultural differences and understands the importance of communication and creates actively relations to external and internal stakeholders also in the global business environment. The student understands the impacts of but also the opportunities of internationalization and understands what good leadership is in a multicultural society.
Projects, 3-6 ECTS
Projects are carried out in co-operation with companies and/or organisations: e.g. marketing analysis, market analysis, accounting, product development in the service sector or it can be an INNO58-project;
The student works in a team and will with the team develop marketing for a real company or organization. The project is carried out by a group of students from all universities and universities of applied sciences in Turku. It includes 3-4 workshops, an intensive period of three days and a final seminar.
Interculturalism and Global Responsibility through Project Based Learning, 24 ECTS
The course is divided into six parts:1) Integration, Refugees and Immigration, 6 ECTS
The Student- is able to explore multicultural issues on international, national and local levels - is familiar with the structures and mechanisms in society that further integration
- has knowledge of the service systems and actors that work with integration
2) Human Rights, 3 ECTS
- the student knows the international agreements and actors that work for human rights - knows how international agreements are considered in national legislation
- know the national legislation within human rights
3) Multicultural Work, 3 ECTS
The Student
- is able to instruct groups and communities consisting of persons of various backgrounds by using methods furthering participation and integration
- is able to act according to his/her own values and present arguments to support it develop his/her own cultural sensitivity
4) International Youth Work 3 ECTS
The Student
- understands the opportunities of internationalization within civic activity and youth work - knows the international and national actors and programmes relevant to the field - understands the general aims of intercultural education is able to apply them - is able to work in multicultural environments
5) Sustainable Development, 3 ECTS
The Student
- knows that sustainable development includes ecological, economical, technical, social and cultural aspects, which are all independent.
- Understands that the opportunities for future survival and a good life are dependent on a sustainable utilization of nature, people and the environment.
- Knows how to consider the ecological, social and cultural aspects of sustainable development as well as aspects of availability in all their activities and to operate in their own working environment in a sustainable manner.
- is able to take responsibility for contributing to a globally sustainable social development.
Competence within sustainable development also includes the following: communicative and social competence, ethical competence, competence within development activities, international competence, competence within organisations and society.
5) English 3 ECTS
The Student- is able to communicate professionally orally and in writing in various working life situations
- knows the central terminology in English in their own field and is able to read the main contents of specialist literature
- holds a positive attitude to developing their receptive and productive language abilities and knows the relevant tools for this is aware of cultural differences in international contexts
6) Introduction to Intercultural Management 3 ECTS
The Student
- understands cultural differences and is able to co-operate with persons despite their cultural background - reflects on their own cultural identity and their own attitudes
- knows what is characteristic for a multicultural society
- understands the impacts of internationalization in his/her professional field - understands what is needed for good management in multicultural environments
