TEAM NOVIA
COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016
Team Novia consists of the Degree Programmes in Business Administration, Tourism Management and Civic Activity and Youth Work at Campus Åbo (Swe)/Turku (Fi). Exchange students studying in one of these degree programmes can choose courses from any of the three programmes. The Degree Programme in Business Administration offers courses in English both in the autumn and spring term whereas the Degree Programmes in Tourism Management and Civic Activity and Youth Work only offer courses in English in the spring term.
Methods of Study
The curriculum promotes new methods of learning. The traditional discipline-centred teaching approach is replaced by project-based learning. The students in Team Novia 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 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. The role of universities of applied sciences is to be a dynamic regional actor and this is enhanced by the pedagogical approach and methods of learning in Team Novia.
AUTUMN SEMESTER 2015 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Marketing Skills 9 ECTS (is divided into two parts:)
The Market 3 ECTS
The student understands the interaction between the company and its operating environment. He/ she can analyze the market and understands how to benefit from the results in market planning. The student can identify the characteristics of the region and its small scale enterprises.
Communication 6 ECTS
The student masters typical communication situations within the field of business. He/she understands the importance of communication to internal and external stakeholders. The student can apply the professional ethical principles to marketing communication.
English 3 ECTS
The student communicates fluently in working life situations, including an international context, and masters the central business terminology.
Swedish for foreigners 1 3 ECTS (virtual course) The basics of the Swedish language.
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.
He/she is familiar with different processes for developing the personnel and different bonus and reward systems.
IT skills 1-6 ECTS
The student learns to utilize information- and communication techniques (ICT) in his/her own work. The student can present messages in writing and visually and can make use of different tool programs 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.
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. Note! Subject to changes.
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.
SPRING SEMESTER 2016 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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.
Global English 3 ECTS
The student has the central knowledge in English required for meetings and negotiations, corporate communications and project work . She/ he has basic knowledge of intercultural communications.
Professional 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 ( 1 and 2 ) 3 + 3 ECTS The basics of the Swedish language
Intercultural Leadership 3 ECTS
The student understands cultural differences and understands the importance of communication. The student understands the impacts and 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.
Financing 3 ECTS
The student knows how to plan for finance and investment and is able to uphold the fundamental values within the field of business.
Investments 3 ECTS
The student is able to draw up an investment plan and knows how to evaluate investments. He/she is able to make capital investment calculations and has knowledge of planning and managing cost control of investments projects.
TOURISM MANAGEMENT
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 1 6ECTS 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
Tourism Planning and Development 2 3ECTS
- 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
CIVIC ACTIVITY AND YOUTH WORK
Interculturalism and Global Responsibility 15 ECTS, consisting of:
Human Rights 3 ECTS The students
* know the international agreements and actors that work for human rights
* know how international agreements are considered in national legislation
* know the national legislation within human rights
Multicultural Work 3 ECTS The students
* are able to instruct groups and communities consisting of persons of various backgrounds by using methods furthering participation and integration
* are able to act according to their own values and present arguments to support it
* develop their own cultural sensitivity Sustainable Development 3 ECTS The students
* know that sustainable development includes ecological, economical, technical, social and cultural aspects, which are all interdependent
* understand that the opportunities for future survival and a good life are dependent on a sustainable utilization of nature, people and the environment
* know 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
* are 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 developmental activities, international competence, competence within organisations and society.
English 3 ECTS The students
* are able to communicate professionally orally and in writing in various working life situations
* know the central terminology in English of their own field and are able to read the main contents of specialist literature
* hold a positive attitude to developing their receptive and productive language abilities and know the relevant tools for this, and
* are aware of cultural differences in international contexts
Introduction to Intercultural Management 3 ECTS The students
* understand cultural differences and are able to co-operate with persons regardless of their background
* reflect on their own cultural identity and their own attitudes
* know what is characteristic for a multicultural society
* understand the impacts of internationalisation and its opportunities in their own professional field
*understand what is needed for good management in multicultural environments
