Developing and Management of Studying Skills in Master's Studies (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
-develop and lead his/her studying, skills and career competence
-analyse and apply the needed scientific principles and contents

Location and time

Online studies

Completion of the Canvas workspace modules as instructed.

Teaching methods

This course is recommended to be taken right at the beginning of your studies. You can start the course immediately after you have been informed of your place of study. The starting dates of the course are determined by the particular degree programme.

The deadline of the course is 31st January 2026.

Student workload

5 ECTS credits, 135 h.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

APPROVED: All the coursework has been completed as required.
FAILED: One or more units of the course have not been completed.

Content scheduling

Module 1 has an orientation for the course. Deadline 15th September 2025.
Module 2 provides i.e. key information for Laurea about Laurea's services, systems, and functions. Recommended schedule 30th September 2025.
Module 3 contains materials and assignments that will develop your strengths and career thinking. Deadline 15th October 2025.
In Module 4, you will develop your knowledge of research ethics. Recommended schedule 31st October 2025.
In Module 5 you will get acquainted with a current topic, open science and its significance in society. Recommended schedule 31st October 2025.
In Module 6, you will learn about the current topic of sustainable development and its implementation in society. Deadline November 30th 2025.
In Module 7, you will complete a comprehensive reflective assignment. Recommended schedule 15th December, deadline January 31st 2026.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed