Academic year 2018 - 2019

•   Bachelor's Thesis A9286-NIA1811 20.08.2018-31.12.2021  15 credits  (NIA216SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
  - conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
  - use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
  - act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
  - evaluate his/her own activities and solutions critically
  - understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Merkitse tähän tiedot käytettävistä kirjoista tai artikkeleista. Lisää linkit Laurean Finnaan.
  Esimerkki: Juholin, Elisa: Communicare (2017) https://laurea.finna.fi/Record/laurus.90185
  LibGuidesin e-aineistoihin linkittäminen: http://libguides.laurea.fi/linkit_e
  -aineistoihin/etusivu
  Vuorela K. (2015). Lähdeviitteiden ja lähteiden merkintätavat Laureassa. (Link FI)
  Opinnäytetyöpohja LINKissä > Dokumenttipohjat (tai Opinnäytetyö)
  Plagioinnin (eli luvaton tekstin lainaaminen) tunnistamiseen käytetään Urkund-
  ohjelmaa. Urkund-käyttöohje opiskelijalle ja Plagiointitapausten käsittely Laureassa Link
  FI > Plagiointi. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Your thesis project starts from the idea of a thesis topic. The topic should come from a client company that you need to find out yourself. In practise, you work in a company, identify a development opportunity, formulate and agree on a topic with the company, write a thesis proposal and return it in Optima. That is when your thesis project has been initiated (step 1).
  The proposal will be developed with a lecturer until it is approved and agreed with the client company (step 2). The supervisors from Laurea and the client company are confirmed in the agreement.
  Commitment to the project schedule is confirmed in step 3.
  The key milestones are listed below. The details of each step as well as the supporting templates and documents are given in Optima.
  0. Ideas from previous study units, placements, projects etc.
  1. Proposal (why, what, how) -> presentation (optional)
  Supervisor nominated, kick-off meeting with the supervisor
  2. Thesis agreement with the client
  3. Project time plan (dates for key milestones)
  4. Project report drafts (TOC, background, theory base)
  5. Complete project report (Abstract, content, source references, conclusions)
  6. External feedback from
  a. Opponent (peer review) - send email to all students in this workspace to find an opponent to your presentation. Note that you have to act as an opponent to some other student at any point of your project.
  b. Language teachers (abstract review)
  c. Urkund (plagiarism review)
  7. Presentation (mandatory)
  8. Maturity test (like re-taking an exam, registration instructions)
  9. Final Thesis report
  10. Assesment by the client and the supervisor
  11. Storage in public database (Theseus)
  12. Credits issued

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opinnäytetyön arviointi, katso Link FI > Arviointi
  Laurean opinnäytetyöohje sisältää arviointikriteerit (Link FI > Opinnäytetyö) (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  20.08.2018 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA216SN

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Takala, Meija Lohiniva, Arvind Sharma, Paresh Rathod, Pasi Kämppi, Petri Säilynoja, Eveliina Hytönen

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  R&D proportion

  15 credits

  Virtual proportion

  15 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  Hyväksilukua hakiessaan opiskelija ottaa yhteyttä opintopäällikköön tai ONT-koordinaattoriin (jos
  kampuksella sellainen on).
  Link FI > Aiemmin hankitun osaamisen tunnistaminen ja tunnustaminen > Opinnäytetyön
  hyväksilukeminen AMK-tutkinnossa (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  Opinnäytetyöltä odotetaan selkeää yhteyttä työelämän kehittämiseen. Tavoitteena voi olla esimerkiksi palvelun, toimintamallien tai uuden työkulttuurin kehittäminen. Opinnäytetyö voi olla osa ammattikorkeakoulun tutkimus- ja kehittämistoimintaa. (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Toteutukselle voi ilmoittautua koska vaan ja toteutus etenee periaatteessa opiskelijan ja ohjaajan yhdessä sopiman aikataulun mukaan. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  1 opintopiste vastaa keskimäärin 27 tuntia opiskelijan tekemää työtä (not translated)

•   Business Environment in a Global Economy R0231-3004 01.01.2019-31.07.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - recognize the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy
  - explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
  - describe the history and drivers of international trade
  - identify international actors in the global economy

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Juhani Kettunen

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Parkin Michael: Economics. Global Edition 9th or subsequent edition. Pearson Education Ltd. (Chapters are partially utilised)
  CH1 Introduction, CH3 Demand & Supply, CH 4 Elasticity, CH6 Government actions in markets, CH7 Global markets in action, CH17 Externalities
  CH21 GDP, CH22 Monitoring jobs and inflation, CH26 Exchange rate and Balance of Payments, CH30 Fiscal policy, CH31 Monetary policy (partially)
  Lectures & lecture materials, assignments, videos

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Evaluation
  The study unit will be evaluated based on your exam results, the circular economy- assignment and the country report. The country report will be created in teams.
  Your activity during the course will get you up to 15 % of total points
  1. Circular economy-assignment max 10 points
  2. Exam max 45 points (20+25)
  3. Country Report max 30 points
  4. Activity points, based on attendance and assignments 15 points
  Deadlines are to be followed. Participation in the team presentation session is an important part of sharing and co-learning. Absense, even partial, will decrease your report points (individually).
  The assignment specific assessment criteria will be specified in the instructions
  Assessment / Grades
  Excellent 81 - 100 p
  Very good 71 - 80 points
  Good 61 - 70 points
  Very satisfactory 51 - 60 points
  Satisfactory 41 - 50 points
  Failed 0 - 40 points

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Kettunen

  Further information for students

  Changes are possible in the course plan.

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  We will have joint lectures with Business Mgmt- and Security Mgmt -groups, mainly on Wednesday-mornings at 8.30 - 11 (Note one exception on Monday 11.03.2018):
  16.01.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Introduction, Demand & Supply, Juhani Kettunen
  23.01.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Circular Economy, Ritva Jäättelä
  30.01.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo GDP, Harri Ruoslahti
  13.02.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Labour Markets & Inflation, Harri Ruoslahti
  20.02.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Exam, part 1
  27.02.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Economic Policy, Juhani Kettunen
  11.03.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Global Economy, Ritva Jäättelä
  03.04.2019 08.30 - 11.00 Timo Exam, part 2
  In addition to lectures, there will be 8 - 10 classes that normally will be held on Thursday mornings at 8.45 -11.15. See the schedule for updated information.
  Additional contact sessions will be removed from the schedule before the course start.

•   Business Processes R0229-HRA1811 05.10.2018-21.12.2018  10 credits  (HRA218SN, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - recognise the opportunities, operators and networks in the business environment
  - define the functions, processes and IT systems of an organization
  - define the core and supporting processes of an organization
  - apply the concept of value chain and customer driven value creation in process development
  - assess the financial and operational performance of logistics as part of the supply chain management

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mervi Saarela

  Mode of delivery

  10% Face-to-face, 90% Distance learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Processes, individual work, weight 30%, (assessment 1-5)
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  Logistics, individual + team work, weight 30%, (assessment 1-5)
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  Assignment combining Processes and Logistics, team work, weight 40%, (assessment 1-5)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  05.10.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • HRA218SN
  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Takala, Mervi Saarela

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, service

  Programme(s)

  HRA Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, Laurea Leppävaara, NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  R&D proportion

  4 credits

  Virtual proportion

  9 credits

  Content periodicity

  Time schedule for this online learning study unit can be found in Optima.

•   Career Planning: Tools for Professional Development R0235-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.06.2019  2 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - plan his/her own studies and professional development from the perspective of career planning and working life
  - use different learning methods and tools successfully to support studies
  - assess his/her learning abilities and her/his role in a team

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petri Säilynoja

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Career Planning: Work Search and Work in the Future R0236-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.06.2019  2 credits  (NIA217SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - develop him/herself as an expert of his/her professional field and to plan his/her career
  - describe his/her competences by using a portfolio and job application documents
  - recognize existing career opportunities in the internationalizing labour market
  - network with other actors in the field and understands his/her network and the possibilities of network co-operation

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petri Säilynoja

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA217SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Data Networks and Information Security R0280-NIA1821 14.01.2019-21.06.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the structure and operation of data networks in relation to the following terms: Local area networks, wireless networks, internet
  - describe the functionality of IP-networks and key internet protocols
  - implement and maintain basic services in a local area network
  - justify the importance of information security according to the CIA model (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability)
  - identify common information security threats faced by organizations
  - implement basic level information security safeguards for local area network

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  The presentation material used during lectures will be available at Optima workspace. Supporting material will be announced during the study unit implementation.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The study unti is based on weekly lectures and practical lab assignments.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation is based on final exam and participation to the required assignments during the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 21.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Seppo Koponen, Riku Salmenkylä

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

•   Foundations of Web Development R0278-NIA1811 30.08.2018-12.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - design and implement web sites using fundamental web development tools and techniques
  - design, create, and publish www content
  - design and implement web site layouts according to customer needs
  - evaluate web site development needs

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  Mode of delivery

  40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Structure of the World Wide Web
  Planning of the site:
  contents (manuscript for a web site)
  the graphic appearance
  the technical structure
  Realisation of the site:
  basics for html language
  CSS style definition
  Utilising of Front-End frameworks (f.ex. Bootstrap)
  acquisition process of the domain hosting services
  transfer of the site to the server (ftp)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  In classroom / Adobe connect
  
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  Structure of the World Wide Web
  Planning of the site:
  contents (manuscript for a web site)
  the graphic appearance
  the technical structure
  Realisation of the site:
  basics for html language
  CSS style definition
  Utilising of Front-End frameworks (f.ex. Bootstrap)
  acquisition process of the domain hosting services
  transfer of the site to the server (ftp)
  
  30.08.2018 12.30 - 15.00 207/IT (35 persons)
  05.09.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  19.09.2018 09.00 - 11.30
  26.09.2018 09.00 - 11.30
  04.10.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  08.10.2018 12.30 - 15.00 204/IT (38 persons)
  17.10.2018 09.00 - 11.30
  25.10.2018 09.00 - 11.30 204/IT (38 persons)
  31.10.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  07.11.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  15.11.2018 08.30 - 11.00 204/IT (38 persons)
  21.11.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  28.11.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  12.12.2018 09.00 - 11.30 010/IT (30 persons)
  
  grdae 0-5

  Assessment methods and criteria

  grdae 0-5

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2018 - 12.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Arvind Sharma

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

•   Fundamentals of Programming A9288-NIA1821 19.03.2019-02.05.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - use the fundamental syntax and building blocks of programming languages
  - plan, implement and test small-scale programs in accordance with the best practices of programming

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Viope - virtual learning environment with interactive programming tools

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact sessions (2,5 hours / session) are based on guided workshops with the following format:
  - Teacher's lecture to present the session's topics (30 mins)
  - Hands-on programming exercises (2 hours)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Two exams. The first one covering the first half of the course. The second one covering the second half of the course

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.03.2019 - 02.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva, Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Further information for students

  During this course students will learn the fundamentals of programming in a practical approach. Guided workshops will lead students to implement programs that use a varied amount of programming constructs. Although the programming language used in this course is Java, the principles learned in this course are also applicable to many other programming languages

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Will be disclosed on the course's Optima space

•   Information Management and Databases R0279-NIA1821 21.01.2019-15.03.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - design and implement databases
  - manage and use databases
  - use query languages to search and modify data in a database

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact sessions (2,5 hours / session) are based on guided workshops with the following format:
  - Teacher's lecture to present the session's topics (30 mins)
  - Hands-on exercises (2 hours)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Two individual exams
  - Database project (in pairs)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.01.2019 - 15.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva, Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Further information for students

  During this course students will learn in a practical approach key concepts and methods related to information management and databases. Databases are important components in most of today's information systems and applications. The concepts, tools, and methods covered during this course are an essential knowledge base for anyone willing to have a career in the ICT field.
  At the beginning of the course, students will be introduced to key concepts and get an overview of the subject. Later, students will get acquainted with relational databases and how to use the SQL query language to search and manipulate data from a database. NoSQL databases are also discussed during the course.
  
  A virtual learning environment (Viope) is used to offer students the possibility to practice SQL in a flexible manner.
  
  Contact sessions are mostly practice-based workshops guided by the teachers.

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Will be disclosed later on the course's Optima space

•   Initial Test in Swedish 00506-NIA1811 23.08.2018-21.12.2018  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  At the beginning of their studies, all students who have English and/or Swedish qualifications on prior certificates required for studies at Laurea, or who have received previous instruction in English and/or Swedish take initial tests in these languages. The initial tests are the same for all fields of study and may only be taken once. Students who transfer between degrees within Laurea do not have to retake the test. The test is used to check the students’ starting level before language studies begin. Students who fail the test must take preparatory studies in the language at the start of their studies. Having passed the preparatory studies, students obtain credits for inclusion in elective studies.

  Further information

  At the beginning of their studies, all students who have Swedish qualifications on prior certificates required for studies at Laurea take initial test in Swedish, with the exception of those whose mother tongue or language of education is Swedish.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Annika Kirkkomäki

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Annika Kirkkomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Oral skills in Swedish 00634-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  (NIA218SN) +-
  Further information

  This study unit is for evaluating oral skills in Swedish.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Sirpa Mattila

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Placement 1 B0233-NIA1821 07.01.2019-21.06.2019  15 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply into practice what he/she has learnt
  - analyse and structure the contents and methods of his/her work
  - participate with his/her input in the development work of a company’s practices and business processes
  - develop his/her business competencies
  - evaluate his/her competencies and their development

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.01.2019 - 21.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Placement 2 R0245-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  15 credits  (NIA217SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - evaluate his/her competencies and the requirements of working life
  - develop and deepen his/her business competencies
  - analyse and develop the content of his/her work and the operation of the organisation as a member of the work community
  - establish personal working life connections and act in networks
  - evaluate his/her competencies and their development
  - plan his/her study path and career

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA217SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Professional Communication Skills R0234-NIA1821 07.01.2019-21.06.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - communicate as a professional in field, specific tasks and intercultural contexts
  - produce effective spoken and written texts using an appropriate style and register
  - demonstrate knowledge of essential terminology needed in working life
  - apply principles of interpersonal and organizational communication

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sebastian King

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Learning materials in Optima. See also:
  Bovée, C. & Thill, J. 2011. Excellence in business communication. 9th edition. London: Pearson.
  Hartley, P. & Bruckmann, C. 2002. Business communication. London: Routledge.
  Mclean, S. 2015. Business communication for success. Washington, D.C.: Flat World Knowledge.
  Munter, M. 2014. Guide to managerial communication: effective business writing and speaking. 10th edition. Boston: Prentice Hall.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Weekly contact sessions and homework/project assignments.
  The study unit contains work on the following themes:
  • communication models, applying a communication strategy
  • intercultural communication and communication styles
  • business writing: genre and style, the writing process, macro and micro features
  • persuasive communication in presentations, pitches and debates
  • building rapport and interpersonal communication in meetings and negotiations
  • revision of common business terms

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The final grade is based on the following:
  Vocabulary test 10%,
  Spoken communication 30%,
  Written communication 30%
  Project 30%,
  All parts must be passed in order to complete the study unit.
  More detailed assessment criteria are given in the Optima workspace.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.01.2019 - 21.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sebastian King

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Completion alternatives

  By agreement with the lecturer

  International connections

  Development of intercultural competences is integrated into the study unit.

  Students use of time and load

  5 ECTS = 135 hours of work.

  Assessment criteria

  The student is unable to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of key principles of effective business communication. He/she does not give evidence of sufficient ability to achieve straightforward communication objectives in the work-related situations practised on the course. Spoken and written language skills may be below the required level for the satisfactory production of everyday business messages.

  Satisfactory

  The student demonstrates an understanding of key principles of effective business communication. He/she is able to achieve straightforward communication objectives in common work-related situations and can vary his/her communication style according to the situation. Spoken fluency and language range are sufficient to cope with common work-related situations. Writing shows satisfactory control of grammar and lexis for the production of standard business messages.

  Good

  The student demonstrates a good understanding of key principles of effective business communication. He/she is able to achieve communication objectives in common work-related situations with a degree of success and can adapt his/her communication style according to audience and context. Speech is fluent, with a relatively high degree of grammatical control and evidence of a wide range of vocabulary. Writing shows good control of grammar, lexis and style.

  Excellent

  The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of key principles of effective business communication. He/she is able to communicate clearly, concisely and appropriately in common work-related situations, and is effective in adapting both the style and content of a message to different audiences and in different contexts. Speech is very fluent, flexible and easy to understand, with evidence of a wide active vocabulary. Writing shows excellent control of grammar, lexis and style.

  Approved / Failed

  The student is unable to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of key principles of effective business communication. He/she does not give evidence of sufficient ability to achieve straightforward communication objectives in the work-related situations practised on the course. Spoken and written language skills may be below the required level for the satisfactory production of everyday business messages.

•   Profitable Business 1 R0232-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA217SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - record business transactions in the accounting records
  - assess the profitability of an organization
  - use different management accounting techniques
  - compile financial reports to support decision making

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mika Hentunen

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Jones, Michael. 2013: Accounting. Wiley.
  Michael J. Jones
  ISBN: 978-1-119-97718-6
  764 pages
  April 2013, ©2013

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Both online and face-to-face

  Assessment methods and criteria

  •Exam (Financial Accounting) 50%
  •Individual assignments (Management Accounting) 50%
  •0 Introduction to Accounting (P/F)
  •1. Bookkeeping, Excel (10 p.)
  •2. Budgeting, Excel (10 p.)
  •3.Income Statement and Balance Sheet, Excel (10 p.)
  •4. Cost Accounting (10 p.)
  •5. CVP Analysis (10 p.)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA217SN

  Teacher(s)

  Mika Hentunen, Juhani Kettunen

  Further information for students

  After completing the study unit you are able to:
  •record business transactions in the accounting records
  •assess the profitability of an organization
  •use different management accounting techniques
  •compile financial reports to support decision making

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

•   Project Management and Communication R0238-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - plan, implement and evaluate a practical project in multidisciplinary cooperation
  - work in an appropriate way in multicultural organisations and networks
  - acquire and use information to support development, and use ICT tools
  - communicate appropriately and in a goal-oriented way in the communication and documenting situations required by the project

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Learning materials are provided in Optima. Also the following works will be consulted:
  Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
  Dawson, C. 2009. Projects in computing and information systems. 2nd edition. Harlow: Addison-Wesley.
  Lock, D. 2013. Naked Project Management: the bare facts. Gower.
  Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2009. Research-oriented approach. Partially translated from: Kehittämistyön menetelmät – Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOY.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  During the study unit students will familiarise themselves with the basic principles of project management and receive guidance on communication requirements and tools for carrying out academic and project-related work.
  The study unit contains work on the following topic areas:
  - Research and development in academic projects
  - Project planning, scheduling and risk management
  - Teamwork and collaboration
  - ICT tools for project management and documentation
  - Preparing project-related communications (project plan, project report and presentation)
  - Academic writing (referencing, style and tone, structure and organisation)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation is based on the office and project management exams, academic essay, project plan and project evaluation assignment. A detailed description of the assessment criteria is given in Optima.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Sebastian King, Riku Salmenkylä

  Further information for students

  The project management part of the study unit is linked to work done on another study unit.

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  The exam dates are offered during the contact sessions.
  - Project management exam
  - Office exam

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.

•   Research and Development Methods A9287-NIA1811 28.08.2018-17.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA216SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
  - collect empirical data and analyse it
  - interpret empirical results
  - make conclusions based on empirical results
  - recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
  - evaluate the reliability and validity of research

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - No predefined learning material
  - Learning material is published in each study module

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Tutoring session at the start of the study unit and counselling sessions when needed
  - Virtual studies, frequent virtual learning and assignments
  - There are no compulsory assignments and a student is responsible for his/her studies
  - Module based offering with clear dealines
  - The target is to prepare a student for the thesis process

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Students collect the points for different learning activities
  - Tasks: essays, multiple choice questions, drills
  - Assignments contain assessment criteria

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 17.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA216SN

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Pasi Kämppi

  Further information for students

  - Study requires frequent learning effort

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  - Study unit starts on week 35
  - Study unit ends on week 48
  - Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
  - NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

  Students use of time and load

  - 5 cr / 137,5 hours
  - Study unit will last 14 weeks

  Content periodicity

  - Module-0: Introduction to the study unit
  - Module-1: Importance of Research and Development
  - Module-2: Research and Development Topic
  - Module-3: Research and Development Strategies
  - Module-4: Research and Development Methods
  - Module-5: Research and Development Ethics
  - Module-6: Conclusion and Research & Development Plan

  Assessment criteria

  0-49 points: 0

  Satisfactory

  50-59 points: 1
  60-69 points: 2

  Good

  70-79 points: 3
  80-89 points: 4

  Excellent

  90-100 points: 5

•   Swedish for Bachelors of Business Administration A9273-NIA1811 04.09.2018-21.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - communicate in Swedish both orally and in writing in various field-specific work and communication tasks
  - take into consideration the special characteristics of the Nordic operating environment
  - communicate in Swedish at the B1.2 level in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and pass the civil service language proficiency certificate

  Further information

  The study unit is compulsory for those whose language of education is Finnish. After passing the study unit, students meet the language skills requirements for Swedish as the second official language in public administration and the civil service language proficiency certificate will be registered in student’s records.

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  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Oppimateriaali tuolistetaan Optimasta opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Tradenomin tutkintotodistukseen kirjataan asetuksen edellyttämä arvosana toisen kotimaisen kielen suullisesta ja kirjallisesta kielitaidosta.
  Opintojaksosta annetaan opintojaksoarvosanan (1 - 5) lisäksi erilliset arvosanat kirjallisesta ja suullisesta ruotsin kielen taidosta.
  Kirjallinen arvosana koostuu kirjallisista oppimistehtävistä sekä opintojakson lopussa pidettävästä kirjallisesta tentistä.
  Suulliseen arvosanaan vaikuttavat suulliset oppimistehtävät, aktiivinen osallistuminen sekä opintojakson päätteeksi pidettävä suullinen tentti.
  Tradenomitodistuksen ruotsin kielen arvosana määräytyy seuraavasti:
  arvosanat 4 – 5: hyvä taito
  arvosanat 1 – 3: tyydyttävä taito (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Tradenomin tutkintotodistukseen kirjataan asetuksen edellyttämä arvosana toisen kotimaisen kielen suullisesta ja kirjallisesta kielitaidosta.
  Opintojaksosta annetaan opintojaksoarvosanan (1 - 5) lisäksi erilliset arvosanat kirjallisesta ja suullisesta ruotsin kielen taidosta.
  Kirjallinen arvosana koostuu kirjallisista oppimistehtävistä sekä opintojakson lopussa pidettävästä kirjallisesta tentistä.
  Suulliseen arvosanaan vaikuttavat suulliset oppimistehtävät, aktiivinen osallistuminen sekä opintojakson päätteeksi pidettävä suullinen tentti.
  Tradenomitodistuksen ruotsin kielen arvosana määräytyy seuraavasti:
  arvosanat 4 – 5: hyvä taito
  arvosanat 1 – 3: tyydyttävä taito (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Timing

  04.09.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Sirpa Mattila

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Aiemman hankitun osaamisen näytöt annetaan ennen opintojakson alkua.Yhteys opintojakson opettajaan. (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  Yritysten tai organisaatioiden viestinnän analysointi ja raportointi suullisesti. (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

•   The ICT Environment and Infrastructure R0277-NIA1811 03.09.2018-14.12.2018  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the processes of information systems development, implementation and maintenance
  - describe the structure and operational environment of information systems
  - identify typical threats related to information security

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  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  This study unit is an introduction to IT and computer networks. We will meet weekly and discuss various issues from IT as a profession to systems development and networks security. We will also have visiting lecturers.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation is based on two small exams and participation in the discussions and assignments.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  03.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Seppo Koponen, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Assessment criteria

  The student has not demonstrated his learning during the class room sessions and /or exams.

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to describe systems development, testing, IP networking and IT security on basic level.

  Good

  The students is familiar with IT related terms and issues. The student can describe IT systems development processes and the operation of internet on general level. The student has participated in the lectures, discussions and work assignmnets.

  Excellent

  The student can relate individual terms and processes into the larger picture of current IT environments and work place. The student has actively participated in discussions and work assignments during the study unit implementation.

•   Understanding Customer Behaviour R0230-NIA1821 07.01.2019-24.04.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - define the factors that underlie customer actions, feelings and judgment processes
  - understand purchasing decisions from the perspective of the individual and the organization
  - analyze patterns and trends in customer behavior

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sini Setälä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Barden, Phil. (2013). Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy. Wiley.
  Blythe, Jim. (2013). Consumer Behaviour. Sage.
  Kahle, Lynn R. & Valette-Florence, Pierre. (2012). Marketplace Lifestyles in an Age of Social Media. Theory and Methods. Routledge.
  Kahnemann, Daniel. Thinking Fast and Slow. (2011). Penguin Books.
  Kotler, Philip & Armstrong, Gary. (2012). Principles of Marketing. Pearson.
  Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2016). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson.
  Robbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A. & Campbell, Timothy T. (2010). Organizational Behaviour. Pearson.
  Solomon, Michael R. (2011). Consumer Behavior. Buying, Having, and Being. Pearson.
  Soman, Dilip and N-Marandi, Sara. (2010). Managing Customer Value. One Stage at a Time. World Scientific.
  Thaler, Richard H. & Sunstein, Cass R. (2009). Nudge. Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. Penguin Books
  Walden, Steven. (2017). Customer Experience Management Rebooted - Are you an experience brand or an efficiency brand? Palgrave Macmillan.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact classes, team work, individual work.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
  EXCELLENT
  grade 5
  Students are able to:
  • Apply professional concepts expertly.
  • Comply with occupational safety instructions responsibly and independently.
  • Justify activities using research knowledge.
  • Work independently and take initiatives in line with objectives. Operations are often flexible, systematic, development-oriented, creative and active.
  • Select the appropriate techniques and models for activities, and justify the choices.
  • Act in customer-oriented ways and according to the situation.
  • Promote group activities.
  • Able to critically apply ethical principles in the subject field in one's conduct and tasks.
  GOOD
  grade 3
  Students are able to:
  • Apply professional concepts systematically.
  • Apply occupational safety instructions in their activities.
  • Justify, compare and analyse their activities using general guidelines.
  • Able to cope independently in different tasks in each operating environment.
  • Apply acquired techniques and models diversely.
  • Act professionally in customer situations.
  • Work in a group in line with objectives.
  • Justify their activities in accordance with ethical principles..
  SATISFACTORY,
  grade 1
  Students are able to:
  • Apply most important/individual and appropriate professional concepts, and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base.
  • Act safely, although activities are often schematic/ experimental/ fumbling/ self-involved.
  • Comply with rules and instructions, and justify their activities using provided instructions.
  • Act appropriately under guidance.
  • Use acquired techniques and models.
  • Take customers into account in their actions.
  • Act as group members.
  • Act in accordance with ethical principles.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.01.2019 - 24.04.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Lassi Virtanen, Sini Setälä

  Further information for students

  Understanding customers can be challenging. How do we define what is valuable for an individual customer? What about organizations as customers? Today, many of the trends are international, but their local interpretation and implementation may still be very multifold. The study of the human mind has gone a long way, but part of the mind’s operations, especially on individual level, still remain difficult to forecast.
  During this course we will define the factors that underlie customer actions, feelings, and judgment processes. We strive to understand purchasing decisions from the perspective of the individual and the organization, and analyze patterns and trends in customer behaviour.
  The course grade is composed of two assignments which both need to be successfully completed and handed in by the deadlines. The assignments that arrive late will be graded only if the late handing in has been agreed in advance with the teacher.

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  Contact classes and deadlines.

•   Working Life Competences R0115-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  1 credits  (NIA216SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply for a job using a portfolio amongst other things
  - prepare him/herself for a job interview and present his/her strengths as an applicant
  - apply his/her knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities for his/her employment

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petri Säilynoja

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA216SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Written skills in Swedish 00635-NIA1811 28.08.2018-21.12.2018  (NIA218SN) +-
  Further information

  This study unit is for evaluating written skills in Swedish.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.08.2018 - 21.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Sirpa Mattila

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

Academic year 2019 - 2020

•   Career Planning: Tools for Professional Development R0235-3002 01.08.2019-31.07.2020  2 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - plan his/her own studies and professional development from the perspective of career planning and working life
  - use different learning methods and tools successfully to support studies
  - assess his/her learning abilities and her/his role in a team

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.07.2020

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Teacher(s)

  Lassi Virtanen

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Career Planning: Work Search and Work in the Future R0236-3002 01.08.2019-31.07.2020  2 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - develop him/herself as an expert of his/her professional field and to plan his/her career
  - describe his/her competences by using a portfolio and job application documents
  - recognize existing career opportunities in the internationalizing labour market
  - network with other actors in the field and understands his/her network and the possibilities of network co-operation

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petri Säilynoja

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.07.2020

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Career Planning: Working Life Competences R0237-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  1 credits  (NIA217SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the meaning of his/her general working life competences in the world of work
  - apply for a job using a portfolio amongst other things
  - apply his/her knowledge of employee rights and responsibilities for his/her employment

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA217SN

  Teacher(s)

  Petri Säilynoja, Lassi Virtanen

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Foundations of Web Development R0278-3001 01.08.2019-16.10.2019  5 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - design and implement web sites using fundamental web development tools and techniques
  - design, create, and publish www content
  - design and implement web site layouts according to customer needs
  - evaluate web site development needs

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Arvind Sharma

  Mode of delivery

  80% Face-to-face, 20% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Zoom live and / recorded session
  Structure of the World Wide Web
  Planning of the site:
  contents (manuscript for a web site)
  the graphic appearance
  the technical structure
  Realisation of the site:
  basics for html language
  CSS style definition
  Utilising of Front-End frameworks (f.ex. Bootstrap)
  acquisition process of the domain hosting services
  transfer of the site to the server (ftp)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Grade 0-5
  1-2
  PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
  - use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
  - search for information in different sources
  - report
  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
  - work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
  - interact with customers and/or cooperation partners
  - receive guidance
  GROUP WORK, MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - work as a member of a team
  - plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
  - work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
  - follow the provided instructions and rules
  
  3-4
  PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING
  - use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
  - gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
  - report in the agreed manner
  
  PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF WORKING LIFE
  - work using the skills and methods learned
  - engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
  - take part in guidance and utilise it
  
  GROUP WORK, MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - engage in goal-oriented work in a team
  - plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
  - detect safety-related risks
  - justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
  
  5
  PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
  - use professional concepts Extensively
  - compare and choose relevant information
  - report and communicate in a professional manner
  
  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
  - work independently, using the skills and methods learned
  - take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
  - anticipate his/her need for guidance
  
  TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - promote the team’s work and team spirit
  - manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
  - work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 16.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Seats

  20 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Arvind Sharma

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  1-2
  PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
  - use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
  - search for information in different sources
  - report
  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
  - work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
  - interact with customers and/or cooperation partners
  - receive guidance
  GROUP WORK, MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - work as a member of a team
  - plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
  - work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
  - follow the provided instructions and rules
  3-4
  PROFESSIONAL DATABASE, INFORMATION SEARCH AND REPORTING
  - use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
  - gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
  - report in the agreed manner
  PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT OF WORKING LIFE
  - work using the skills and methods learned
  - engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
  - take part in guidance and utilise it
  GROUP WORK, MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - engage in goal-oriented work in a team
  - plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
  - detect safety-related risks
  - justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct
  5
  PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
  - use professional concepts Extensively
  - compare and choose relevant information
  - report and communicate in a professional manner
  PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
  - work independently, using the skills and methods learned
  - take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
  - anticipate his/her need for guidance
  TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY
  - promote the team’s work and team spirit
  - manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
  - work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

•   Information Management and Databases R0279-3001 06.01.2020-20.03.2020  5 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - design and implement databases
  - manage and use databases
  - use query languages to search and modify data in a database

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  06.01.2020 - 20.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.12.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

•   Placement 1 B0233-3003 01.08.2019-31.07.2021  15 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - apply into practice what he/she has learnt
  - analyse and structure the contents and methods of his/her work
  - participate with his/her input in the development work of a company’s practices and business processes
  - develop his/her business competencies
  - evaluate his/her competencies and their development

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Teacher(s)

  Lassi Virtanen

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Placement 2 R0245-3002 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  15 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - evaluate his/her competencies and the requirements of working life
  - develop and deepen his/her business competencies
  - analyse and develop the content of his/her work and the operation of the organisation as a member of the work community
  - establish personal working life connections and act in networks
  - evaluate his/her competencies and their development
  - plan his/her study path and career

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Antonius De Arruda Camara

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 15 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Takala

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

•   Profitable Business 1 R0232-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - record business transactions in the accounting records
  - assess the profitability of an organization
  - use different management accounting techniques
  - compile financial reports to support decision making

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Juhani Kettunen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Kettunen

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

•   Project Management and Communication R0238-3002 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - plan, implement and evaluate a practical project in multidisciplinary cooperation
  - work in an appropriate way in multicultural organisations and networks
  - acquire and use information to support development, and use ICT tools
  - communicate appropriately and in a goal-oriented way in the communication and documenting situations required by the project

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Learning materials are provided in Optima. Also the following works will be consulted:
  Bailey, S. 2011. Academic writing: a handbook for international students. 3rd edition. London: Routledge.
  Dawson, C. 2009. Projects in computing and information systems. 2nd edition. Harlow: Addison-Wesley.
  Lock, D. 2013. Naked Project Management: the bare facts. Gower.
  Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2009. Research-oriented approach. Partially translated from: Kehittämistyön menetelmät – Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOY.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  During the study unit students will familiarise themselves with the basic principles of project management and receive guidance on communication requirements and tools for carrying out academic and project-related work.
  The study unit contains work on the following topic areas:
  - Research and development in academic projects
  - Project planning, scheduling and risk management
  - Teamwork and collaboration
  - ICT tools for project management and documentation
  - Preparing project-related communications (project plan, project report and presentation)
  - Academic writing (referencing, style and tone, structure and organisation)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation is based on the office and project management exams, academic essay, project plan and project evaluation assignment. A detailed description of the assessment criteria is given in Optima.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sebastian King, Riku Salmenkylä

  Further information for students

  The project management part of the study unit is linked to work done on another study unit.

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  Details to be posted in Optima.

  Students use of time and load

  5 credits = 135 hours of student`s work.

•   Research and Development Methods R0239-3006 26.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (NIA217SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
  - collect empirical data and analyse it
  - interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
  - recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
  - evaluate the reliability and validity of research
  - apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
  - draw up and interpret research and development reports

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jyri Rajamäki

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - No predefined learning material
  - Learning material is published in each study module

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Virtual studies, frequent virtual learning and assignments
  - There are no compulsory assignments and a student is responsible for his/her studies
  - Module based offering with clear dealines
  - The target is to prepare a student for the thesis process

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Students collect the points for different learning activities
  - Tasks: essays, multiple choice questions, drills
  - Assignments contain assessment criteria

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA217SN

  Seats

  10 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Pasi Kämppi, Jyri Rajamäki

  Further information for students

  - Study requires frequent learning effort

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Exam schedule

  - Study unit starts on week 35
  - Study unit ends on week 48
  - Detailed schedule is released at the beginning of the study unit
  - NOTE: There can be scheduling changes

  Students use of time and load

  - 5 cr / 137,5 hours
  - Study unit will last 14 weeks

  Content periodicity

  - Module-0: Introduction to the study unit
  - Module-1: Importance of Research and Development
  - Module-2: Research and Development Topic
  - Module-3: Research and Development Strategies
  - Module-4: Research and Development Methods
  - Module-5: Research and Development Ethics
  - Module-6: Conclusion and Research & Development Plan

  Assessment criteria

  0-49 points: 0

  Satisfactory

  50-59 points: 1
  60-69 points: 2

  Good

  70-79 points: 3
  80-89 points: 4

  Excellent

  90-100 points: 5

•   Service Business Management R0219-3020 02.09.2019-13.12.2019  5 credits  (NIA218SN) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - use planning, analysis and decision-making tools and techniques in strategic planning
  - analyze financial statements and business reports and use them as a basis for decisions
  - make business decisions in various business contexts
  - apply data in decision making

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ove Backlund

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  R0219-3009 is an online course with an online exam and a business simulation game made as teamwork. A course introduction will be organized week 36. Participation compulsory. There will be additionally two optional class meetings, week 41 and 45.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 13.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA218SN

  Seats

  20 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Ove Backlund

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Unit location

  Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
  EXCELLENT
  grade 5
  Students are able to:
  • Apply professional concepts expertly.
  • Comply with occupational safety instructions responsibly and independently.
  • Justify activities using research knowledge.
  • Work independently and take initiatives in line with objectives. Operations are often flexible, systematic, development-oriented, creative and active.
  • Select the appropriate techniques and models for activities, and justify the choices.
  • Act in customer-oriented ways and according to the situation.
  • Promote group activities.
  • Able to critically apply ethical principles in the subject field in one's conduct and tasks.
  GOOD
  grade 3
  Students are able to:
  • Apply professional concepts systematically.
  • Apply occupational safety instructions in their activities.
  • Justify, compare and analyse their activities using general guidelines.
  • Able to cope independently in different tasks in each operating environment.
  • Apply acquired techniques and models diversely.
  • Act professionally in customer situations.
  • Work in a group in line with objectives.
  • Justify their activities in accordance with ethical principles..
  SATISFACTORY,
  grade 1
  Students are able to:
  • Apply most important/individual and appropriate professional concepts, and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base.
  • Act safely, although activities are often schematic/ experimental/ fumbling/ self-involved.
  • Comply with rules and instructions, and justify their activities using provided instructions.
  • Act appropriately under guidance.
  • Use acquired techniques and models.
  • Take customers into account in their actions.
  • Act as group members.
  • Act in accordance with ethical principles.

•   The ICT Environment and Infrastructure R0277-3001 01.08.2019-14.10.2019  5 credits  (NIA219SA) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - describe the processes of information systems development, implementation and maintenance
  - describe the structure and operational environment of information systems
  - identify typical threats related to information security

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Seppo Koponen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 14.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Number of ECTS credits allocated

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • NIA219SA

  Teacher(s)

  Seppo Koponen, Petri Säilynoja

  Unit, in charge

  Laurea university of applied sciences

  Programme(s)

  NIA Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Laurea Leppävaara

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits