NOVIA University of Applied Sciences
Academic year 2012-2013
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 goals 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. We can offer the students studies in business, tourism and youth work and civic activities with a focus on environmental and sustainability aspects such as Environmental Marketing, Sustainable Development,
Environmental Management, Global Responsibility as well as courses on entrepreneurship.
Our Methods of Study
Our curriculum promotes new methods of learning. The traditional discipline- centred teaching approach is replaced by project-based learning where theory and practice blend in logical entities and the student takes his/her own
responsibility for learning and ardently seeking knowledge that is crucial in accomplishing the goals within a particular study programme. Methodologies can range from project-based learning, by solving a problem and by sharing examples from one’s experience, followed by case-studies to more traditional means. The students are taught through group-assignments and/or study circles etc. At times, students also work in study groups under the supervision of a teacher or a
professional mentor from an organisation. Working in study groups teaches students how to work in groups and collaborate with others.
Our university interacts with regional industries, trade and services through projects, development work, practical training periods and bachelor theses. The project-based learning approach allows the use of English as the working language in several of the courses offered to our students. Exchange students can work in projects guided by a supervisor.
Autumn semester 2012
Marketing (includes also Environmental Marketing) 15 ECTS This course is divided into three parts:
1) The Customer (6 ECTS) 2) The Market ( 3 ECTS) 3) Communication ( 6 ECTS)
The student understands and is able to use the principles for customer oriented operations, obtains deeper business knowledge within marketing, can develop business processes and is able to apply business theories for innovative problem solving. The student can also work in an ethical and socially responsible way and can adapt 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
The basics of the Swedish language.
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.
Human Resource Management 6ECTS
(including Environmental Management)
The student knows how organizing and management of human resources is connected with the operations, the goal and the strategy of the company. The
student is familiar with the motive powers behind a company`s environmental work and conceptual environment strategies and is familiar with and can apply
environmental management systems.
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
The student learns to work independently on a given assignment. The goal is to produce material suitable for potential markets and target-groups in the students’
native countries. Tailor-made projects aimed at supporting the student’s studies at his/her home-university are also possible.
Spring semester 2013
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.
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.
Leadership and Management 3 ECTS
Introduction to International leadership. The student understands the cultural differences and can cooperate with people from different backgrounds., understands how a multicultural society functions, understands the effects of internationalization and the possibilities it offers and understands the requirements of a good leadership in a multicultural environment.
Projects 3-6 ECTS
The student learns to work independently on a given assignment. The goal is to produce material suitable for potential markets and target-groups in the students’
native countries. Tailor-made projects aimed at supporting the student’s studies at his/her home-university are also possible.
Global Responsibility 24 ECTS
The study unit comprises e.g. Group Dynamics, Human Rights, International Youth Work and Introduction to Intercultural Management.
