2. Open studies as a tool for building up competences: case bioeconomy entrepreneurship
ECMT+ Teacher Workshop
Poznan 14th Dec 2017
Helena Puhakka-Tarvainen & Mervi Lätti
Karelia University of Applied Sciences

3. Content
Background: Open university and working-life oriented pedagogy in Finland
Bioeconomy – what is it?
CASE: Key competences for future entrepreneurs in bioeconomy sector
Knowledge portfolio for bioeconomy expertise
Workshop

4. Karelia University of Applied Sciences
UASes aim for
High quality education to the labour market
Future oriented know-how and working life based commissions during studies
Competent staff and skilled students
Education, RD&I, Services, Regional development

5. Education System in Finland: The Frame of Open Higher Education
Open Universities
Mostly publicly funded
based on results (MinEdu)
study fees max 15 e / 1 ECTS cr
14 Universities + 25 UAS’s 
Integral parts of universities 
Studies follow the curricula of degree programmes 
Non-degree granting, but credits earned can contribute to University degree or upgrade your qualifications.
The objective is to offer everyone opportunities to develop their competences, to raise their level of education and to receive retraining - regardless of education and age. 
Studyinfo.fi – Open Studies
Tytti
#AVOTesr
EADTU

6. Bioeconomy – what is it? Why bioeconomy?
Transition from fossil to renewable economy
Global sustainable development goals
Strong emphasis in Finnish national and regional strategies
Huge potential for new innovations across sectors

7. CASE: Key competences for future entrepreneurs in bioeconomy sector
Methodology: Future wheel
How do you see the world in 2030 related to bioeconomy?
Which kind of competences students need to work in such a world?
How to teach those competences?
Interviews & surveys
Literature & reports

8. CASE: Key competences for future entrepreneurs in bioeconomy sector
Key findings
Sectoral borders disappear
Occupational structures change rapidly
Digitalisation & robotics
Understanding processes
Deep knowledge vs. universal skills
Future businesses will rise from special narrow sectors
Level of basic knowledge in natural sciences is too low
Working life skills & capability for life-long learning
Need for systematic dialogue between HEIs & working life (especially SMEs)

9. Competences for bioeconomy
Other skills
Working life skills & basic sectoral skills
Special expertise vs. multiple skills
Knowledge of the bioeconomy operational environment
Agriculture and forest industry
ICT
Natural sciences
Energy
Economy & entrepre-neuship
Recycling, waste management & circular economy
Innovations & product development
Science & research
International & language skills
Environment

10. Knowledge portfolio for bioeconomy expertise
Examples of courses in the portfolio:
Globalisation and
Corporate Responsibility
(5 ECTS)
Hazardous Materials
Sustainable Management
Water and Waste Water
Treatment and Utilization (5 ECTS)
Climate Change and Air
Pollution
Forest Energy
Joint effort of Finnish open universities and universities of applied sciences
Aim is to serve business & entrepreneurs to improve their skills smoothly on the side of everyday work
Portfolio of open university on-line courses covering all sectors of bioeconomy
Obligatory course “Perspectives on Bioeconomy” (2 ECTS)

11. Knowledge portfolio for bioeconomy expertise
Entrepreneurship and learning business mind-set is integrated in curricula
Networking among other professionals
Personal competence needs considered during studies
Co-creation of portfolio with local businesses
Open badge to prove improvement of skills

12. Let’s do education together and create new agile networks!
Let’s think together how to improve entrepreneur competences by using flexible methodologies and pedagogies
We will work in small groups of 4-5 persons
Groups will have 12 minutes time for brainstorming new products for working-life oriented higher education
After brainstorming, pitch your idea in 2 minutes
Let you imagination fly, don't be too critical
When you pitch your idea, we would like to hear:
What is the name of the new module you have built?
Why is your competence module absolutely needed in working life?
What is the target group?
Which parts does the competence module consist of? Can you provide them or do you need a broader network?
(How will you reach the target group? (marketing))
(How are the studies implemented?)
Finally: exchange s and continue the good work in your newborn network! 

13. @AVOThanke #AVOTesr avothanke.fi/in-english/
Thank you!
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