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Curriculum Development with International Partners

This presentation by Arja Hannukainen, Director of International Degree Programmes at EVTEK School of Business Administration, explores the intricacies of curriculum development in collaboration with international partners. Highlighting management commitment, resource allocation, and addressing challenges such as language barriers and academic regulations, the talk covers the stages of curriculum enhancement from initial resource assessment to finalizing joint products. It underscores the value added to both institutions and graduates, emphasizing the need for effective cooperation and adaptability amid evolving educational landscapes.

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Curriculum Development with International Partners

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  1. Curriculum Development with International Partners • Arja Hannukainen • Director of International Degree Programmes • EVTEK School of Business Administration • arja.hannukainen@evtek.fi

  2. D-D PROGRAMMES AT EVTEK

  3. BACKGROUND • Management commitment • - resources, problem solving • Degree awarding institution organisation/owners/campus changes • Changes in partner institution/national regulations

  4. HOW IT ALL STARTED • Curriculum development first stage: - available resources, eg staff competence • 1989-1992 experiences form existing • d-d link Holland - UK

  5. FRAMEWORK • Integrated mobility periods • Structure of academic year • Supply chain • Biggest challenge: languages

  6. WORK PLACEMENT • Preparation • Supervision • Integration to final year

  7. BACHELOR’S THESIS • Methodology • Supervision • Cross-reading?

  8. PRODUCT • Genuine Joint Curriculum? • Reality -> resources • Lecturers’ co-operation

  9. PROCESSES • Student Selection - caliber • Orientation – managing expectations • Monitoring progress, tutoring, councelling

  10. PRACTICE MEETS THEORY • Changes with partner institution: • Structure of Programme • Course offering/semester • Methodology • Supply chain: what was covered?

  11. THE REAL CHALLENGES • Changes in students’ lives: finances, family, health, other commitments • Progress rules, academic regulations • d-d -> single degree

  12. Summary • Limited possibilities to influence bigger partner’s decisions • Curriculum development with international partner, genuine or not, brings value added to both partners and to graduates

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