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 2014-2015                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2014 autumn                       Y1


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 Y2


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		 Y3


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		 Y4


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		 Y5


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field		 Y6


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		 Y7


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		 0110


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 0111


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		 0112


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		 0113


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
  Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises (in Finnish), 240 cr                            
   

   CR                               
  Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
  Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
  Yearly load --> 80   79   40   31                                    
Code Stream / Study module 32 48 49 30 15 25 31 0   240                              
KA01AYP BASIC STUDIES                   50                              
KA01AMAPE The Basics of Agriculture and Rural Industries                   15                              
YELJOHOP05 Introduction to Studies 2 2         1     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		     X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field		 X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		                
KA01AMAPE02 Introduction to Agriculture 5 5               10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		   X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01AVIVA20 Communicational Skills                   18                              
YELVIESP05 Finnish Language and Communication     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		           X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01ARUT03 Swedish     3             3   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		   X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field		     X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		            
YELENGLI05 English   5               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		   X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field		     X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		            
YELTIETO05 Information technology 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		 X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		                      
KA01ALUVA Competence of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics                   10                              
KA01ALUVA01 Mathematics 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		                          
KA01ALUVA02 Physics and Chemistry   5               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		                          
KA01ATUKE10 Research and development     7             7   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		     x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		                    
KA01BYA COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES                   70   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		                          
KA01BKATU Crop Production                   15                              
KA01BKATU06 Introduction to Plant Production 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		           X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01BKATU07 Introduction to Crop and Grassland Production     10             10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		           X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		   X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01BKOTU15 Animal Husbandry                   15                              
KA01BKOTU10 Basics of Animal Production and Farm Animal Welfare   5               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 x


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		   X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01BKOTU11 Feeds and Feeding     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01BKOTU12 Monitoring and Management of the Production and Quality       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		         X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		 X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		              
KA01BMEP The Basics of Forestry and Energy Technology                   10                              
KA01BMEP01 Introduction to Forestry 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		     X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01BMEP02 Princips of Farm Energy Technology       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01BMTP The Basics of Agritechnology                   10                              
KA01BMTP01 Fundamentals of Agricultural Technology     5             5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01BMTP02 Crop Production Technology       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01BMEK The Basics of Agricultural Economics                   10                              
KA01BMYL01 Introduction to Agribusiness 5                 5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01BMYL06 The Taxation of a Rural Enterprise       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
YELRYRT Food Chain Business                   10                              
YELRYYTP05 Basics of business in food chain   5               5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
YELRYMAR05 Marketing planning and implementation in the food chain       5           5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		               X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		 X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01BKASVU5 The Growing Season       5           5   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		 x


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01CSAO ADVANCED STUDIES                   40                              
KA01CMYL Agribusiness                   40                              
KA01CMML01 Investment analysis and Financial management         5 5       10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		         X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		     X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		 X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01CMYL01 Agricultural Policy           5       5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01CMYL03 Strategic farm management and decision making           5       5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01CMYL02 Farm management and production economics         10         10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01CMML09 Farm planning         5 5       10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		 X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		   X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		   X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01CMYT The Production Processes of a Farm                   40                              
KA01CMYT01 The principles of farm-scale planning of production         10         10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		         X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		 X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		     X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01CMYT02 Planning of Crop         5 5       10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		     X


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01CMYT03 Feed and animal health care planning         5 5       10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		           X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		 X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		            
KA01CMYT04 Development Project         5 5       10   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   x


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		 x


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		     x


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		 x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 x


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		   x


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01CELTU Food processing                   40                              
YELVVO FREE CHOICE STUDIES                   10                              
KA01DEKON11 Marketing of farm products and supplies             2     2   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01CLII015 Special course in sales             3     3   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01CKATE15 Bioenergy             5     5   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01DVVO11 Environment of Agricultural Enterprises   5               5   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		   x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01DVVO12 Organic Production         5         5   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		     x


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      
KA01DVVO13 Animal Breeding           5       5   x


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		             x


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		            
KA01EH PRACTICAL TRAINING                   50                              
KA01EMHARJ Farming Practice   16 14             30   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		         X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		          
KA01EEHARJ Specialisation practice           10 10     20   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		   X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		 X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		       X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		 X


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		        
KA01FOPNAYT FINAL THESIS             15     15   X


Learning competence


- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams		 X


Ethical competence


- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values		 X


Working community competence


- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills		 X


Innovation competence


- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions		 X


Internationalization competence


-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field		 X


Entrepreneurial competence


- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.		 X


Quality control competence


- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.		 X


The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries


Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.		 X


Rural area as an operational environment


Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.		 x


Business and entrepreneurship competence


Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.		 x


Environmental competence


Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.		      

 

Curricula description
 
Degree program
MAELINK  Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
 
 
Annual Themes
 
Competencies
Y1  Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Y2  Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values
Y3  Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills
Y4  Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Y5  Internationalization competence
-possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field
Y6  Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.
Y7  Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.
0110  The competence of the food chain , agriculture and rural industries
Students know the whole food chain .
Students have a comprehensive understanding of farming as a whole, how farms operate and the work involved in maintaining a farm. They are competent in appropriately cultivating fields to yield profit and in feeding and breeding farm animals with consideration to their health and well-being. They know how to efficiently and safely use machinery needed in farming and to manage and utilise forests in an economical and ecological sustainable way.
0111  Rural area as an operational environment
Students are familiar with the rural networks and are able to function in those networks. They have knowledge of national and international rural policies and are aware of their impacts on the operations and development of regions, rural areas and agriculture.
0112  Business and entrepreneurship competence
Students have knowledge of the principles of entrepreneurship and the areas of business. They are competent in systematically managing and developing rural enterprises in a financially profitable way.
0113  Environmental competence
Students are aware of the impacts their activities have on the environment and of the interaction between rural enterprises and the environment. They are competent in developing enterprises in an environmentally sustainable way.

Curricula updated: 2014-06-18 08:16:09   Version: 2017-08-15 10:04:02