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 2013-2014                       General Competencies Subject Specific Competencies
Starting time 2013 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.		      
  Maaseutuelinkeinojen ko, 240 cr                            
   

   CR                               
  Study year --> 1.  2.   3.  4.                                  
  Semester --> A S A S A S A S   Tot.                              
  Yearly load --> 76   89   45   30                                    
Code Stream / Study module 40 36 49 40 25 20 30 0   240                              
KA01AYP BASIC STUDIES                   50                              
KA01AMAPE The Basics of Agriculture and Rural Industries                   15                              
KA01AMAPE01 Introduction to Studies 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


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 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


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                   20                              
KA01AVIVA05 The Basics of 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.		          
KA01AVIVA06 Swedish     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.		            
KA01AVIVA07 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.		            
KA01AVIVA08 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		                          
KA01ATUKV Competence of RDI           5       5                              
KA01BYA COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES                   75                              
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.		          
KA01BMYL Competence of Agribusiness                   25                              
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.		        
KA01BMYL02 Introduction to Accounting and Marketing 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.		        
KA01BMYL03 Environment of Agricultural and Rural 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


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.		        
KA01BMYL04 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.		        
KA01BMYL05 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


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                              
KA01CSV ADVANCED STUDIES                   40                              
KA01CMML Farm management and small rural enterprise management                   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.		        
KA01CMML02 The Marketing 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.		        
KA01CMML03 Agribusiness and Macroeconomy           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


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.		        
KA01CMML04 Management and decision making (In Finnish)           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.		        
KA01CMML05 Agricultural production economics         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.		        
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.		        
KA01CMML06 Accounting and Product Prizing in Small Companies             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


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.		        
KA01CMML07 Business Law             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


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.		        
KA01CMML08 Supply Chain Management             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


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.		        
KA01CMATU The Production Processes of a Farm                   40                              
KA01CMATU01 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


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.		      
KA01CMATU02 The Grassland 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.		      
KA01CMATU03 Planning of Crop 1         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


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.		            
KA01CMATU04 Analysis of the Farm Production Using the Cross Margin Method           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		                          
KA01CMATU05 The Agriprocesses- Project           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


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


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.		      
KA01CMATU06 Planning of Crop 2           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		                          
KA01CMATU07 Special and Protein Crops             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


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.		      
KA01CMATU08 Cattle Production and Health Care         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


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.		      
KA01CMATU09 Pig Production and Health Care             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


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.		      
KA01CMATU10 Poultry Production and Health Care           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


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.		      
KA01CMATU11 Animal Health Care           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


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.		      
KA01CELTU Food processing                   40                              
KA01DVVO FREE CHOICE STUDIES                   5                              
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.		          
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.

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