Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

­During this online course, you will study the basics of futures studies and foresight research methods.

Location and time

1.8.23-31.8.24
Moodle

Exam schedules

No spesific dates. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on completing the exam presented in the course Moodle.
The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

This course is done completely online and independently in Moodle, and you can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

See enrollment and Moodle instructions at HUBS
https://hubs.fi/en/studies/study-calendar/futures-studies-and-foresight-methods/

Learning materials

On-line material to be announced in the course Moodle.

Student workload

27 hours of independent work.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways.

International connections

The whole course is done in english. Course material is in english.

Further information

During this online course, you will study the basics of futures studies and foresight research methods.
The course is an independent part of three online futures studies courses. However, if you are not familiar with the basics of future studies and/or the basic types of futures knowledge, it is recommended that you complete the NN00FQ17 and/or NN00FQ19 first.
• NN00FQ17 Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight, 1 cr
• NN00FQ19 Types of Futures Knowledge, 1 cr
• NN00FQ20 Futures Studies and Foresight Methods, 1 cr

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass: The student reaches the required level in the exam specified in the course Moodle.
Fail: The student doesn't reach the required level of the exam specified in the course Moodle.