Study Skills and Professional Orientation (2 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- plan their studies, taking into account prior learning and employment opportunities in the field
- understand the significance of internationality in the job market
- obtain information about opportunities for developing competences
- apply different learning techniques
- assess their personal well-being and its significance for their professional resilience
- assess their need for guidance and support
- identify and evaluate personal strengths and development needs

Materials

All materials will be delivered through Canvas and MS Teams.

Teaching methods

This course is a part of the From a Student to a Professional study unit which consists of 3 modules which includes:

YY00BN52 Study Skills and Professional Orientation
YY00BN53 Professional Development
YY00BN54 Starting a Successful Career

The study unit consists of online materials delivered through the Canvas platform. These contain information about the assignments and group sessions.

Exam schedules

The course is available before the start of the first semester. Students are invited to complete two pre-course tasks (a self-introduction and a short questionnaire) before attending the orientation week from August 26th 2024.

Other dates are given in Canvas.

Student workload

This study unit is equivalent to a maximum of 67 hours of work as it is a two-credit study unit. The workload is divided evenly between the autumn and spring terms.

Content scheduling

See Canvas

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed