1. Competences in Degree Programmes 26.4.2008 JAN-ERIK KRUSBERG Vice Rector

2. 13.2.2008SIDA2 Creating a vision 1. An innovative university of applied sciences: R&D based learning 2. Integration in society: Impact and results 3. Students in focus BASICS:- quality assurance/enhancement - international benchmark

3. 13.2.2008SIDA3 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES  COUNCILING, GUIDANCE AND STUDENT SERVICES  FIRST YEAR STUDIES – commitment and motivation  INNOVATIONS – Quality Learning  EXTERNALLY FUNDED RESERACH PROJECTS – competition/peer reviewed research  MARKETING DEGREE PROGRAMMES – students to students

4. 13.2.2008SIDA4 Bologna Background: EQF, Tuning och ECTS - Professional and generic competences: More than knowledge => skills and attitudes - Inclusion of non-formal learning: accumulated competences

5. SIDA5 Arcada was in 2004, as the first polytechnic in Finland, awarded the European ECTS quality label. The label requires e.g. - clear descriptions of what competence each degree programmes represents - a functioning system for recognition of studies and a transparent study structure During 2005 the degree programmes at Arcada have been streamlined with the aim of obtaining a clear structure and programmes that are easily comparable and easier to combine. Quality

6. CURRICULUM  Kompetenser / Competences  Inlärningsresultat / Learning outcomes  Arbetsbördan för studenten / Student work load 13.2.2008SIDA6

7. EQF 13.2.2008SIDA7

8. EQF is compatible with the qualifications framework for Higher Education developed under the Bologna Process EQF level 6 to the descriptor developed for the first cycle (Bachelor level) EQF level 7 to the descriptor developed for the second cycle (Masters level) EQF level 8 to the descriptor developed for the third cycle (PhD level). http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/educ/eqf/rec08_sv.pdf 13.2.2008SIDA8

9. EQF LEVEL 6: Knowledge, skills, competences  Advanced knowledge: understanding theories, critical thinking  Advanced skills: Skills to be innovative, skills to solve new problems  Competence to deal with complicated questions, responsibility/confidence and leadership  … next level 7: specialised knowledge and skills 26.4.2008SIDA9

10. 13.2.2008SIDA10