AS-1-035

International business 2023 - Education in a digital and sustainable nordic society

English

Compulsory

First

1

5 cr

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:

Learning and career-oriented competencies and
technological competencies

SDG's in focus:
#4: Quality education

Upon completion of this study unit:

You understand the difference among data,
information and knowledge.
You understand the relationship between your own
continued learning and your
career development. (Knowledge)

You can identify and utilize relevant
technological solutions and tools which
contribute to the studies in your field.
(Knowledge)

You utilize your ability to learn independently
and take responsibility for
you own learning process.
You set realistic goals in your ongoing studies
and apply appropriate study
strategies to reach your goals. (Skills)

You can independently follow and apply various
technological safety aspects in
your field and during your studies at Arcada.
(Skills)

You can identify and describe your existing
competence. (Skills)

You understand the value of planning in achieving
the goals you set for your
studies.
You can process data, information and knowledge
critically and with curiosity.
You take responsibility for collective learning in
the groups you inhabit.
(Approach)

You approach technology and digital solutions
openly, critically, responsibly
and with curiosity both in your field and society.
(Approach)

Arcada information systems and available software
Study skills / learning skills
Information search / source criticism
First aid
IT skills:
Spreadsheets: functions, analyses, financial
statements, etc.
Word processing: Academic writing with a template.
Graphic design basics: pixel and vector graphics
Relational databases

None

Introduction to Academic Studies

• Lectures - 42 hours
• Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
• Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
• Practical exercises - 10 hours
• Individual studies - 50 hours
• Internet-based studies - 13 hours

• Total workload of the course: 135 hours
• Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
• Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Participation in tuition

Demonstrations and proficiency exams

-Career planning allows you to determine what you
should study as a compliment to your
strengths/weaknesses.

- Individual preparatory assignment and after, in
smaller groups/with your academic tutor

- self-evaluation and peer-review.

IT tools Assignments

Nyberg Janne

Nyberg Jan

https://arcada.itslearning.com/ External link

No limit

12 months after course has ended

Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations