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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2010
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KOHA7 Comparative Higher Education 6 ECTS
Organised by
Administrative Science, Higher Education Managem.
Person in charge
Korkeakoulutuksen talouden ja hallinnon professori
Planned organizing times
Period(s) I II III IV
2007–2008 X
2008–2009 X
2009–2010 X
Preceding studies
Recommended:

General description

Acquainting the students with understanding of comparative research on higher education and providing an introduction to different systems of higher education.

Learning outcomes

The student understands the basics of comparative higher education research and can formulate a comparative research plan.

Contents

Theories of comparative research on higher education systems.
Basic structures and functions of national higher education systems.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Lectures 12 h 0 h
Seminar 6 h 0 h

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Each student shall write an essay (10 pages) on the basis of the lectures and the literature.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

The course is an advanced level course and the recommended time of study is in the 1st year's spring for the master programme students. Other student who want to participate need to contact the person in charge.

Study materials

Selected books and articles to be announced later.

Belongs to following study modules

Department of Management Studies
Department of Management Studies
Study Programme in Administration and Management of Higher Education (KOHA) (Administrative Science, Higher Education Managem.)
2008–2009
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Department of Management Studies