LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will understand the basics of running a business as well as the difference between working on a freelancer basis compared to being an entrepreneur. The student also understands what kind of working life skills are required in addition to one´s professional skills.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 19.02.2024 - 23.02.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Heiskanen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
On the course student will get familiar with the basics of running a business. Working as a freelancer or an entrepreneur will be discussed.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, literature, assignments, active participation.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
25h classroom, 29h literature and assingments.
At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of the course.
All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.
Study methods changed by decision of Academic Committee for Arts, Design and Architecture on 1st of February 2023.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequality
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
Registration for courses: Sisu. Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture, https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts
Maximum number of students 50, minimum 2.
- Opettaja: Heiskanen Anna