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The basic information of a programme is decided at the programme’s establishment. As a rule, changing the basic information requires establishing a new programme. The following basic information is described in the curriculum:

• The name of the programme in the different languages versions (Finnish, Swedish and English for the schools of technology and ARTS; Finnish and English for BIZ; for international cooperation programmes, the languages are decided separately)
• The title of the degree earned in the programme
• The code of the programme
• The scope of the programme

International joint and double degrees

For programmes carried out in international cooperation where students complete only part of the degree at Aalto University, the curriculum also describes the following:

• The organisation coordinating the programme
• The scope of the part of the education completed at Aalto University
• Between the participating organisations, the education paths through which the student can obtain a degree at Aalto University

The intended learning outcomes of the programme indicate what the student is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completing the programme. The intended learning outcomes guide the process of planning the programme content and implementation. The intended learning outcomes are also a key tool for evaluating credit transfer applications. Describe these from the student’s perspective, explaining what the student is expected to learn and the level at which the learning should occur. Consider both transferable skills and advanced skills specific to the field of study. See these instructions on designing intended learning outcomes

Programme-level degree requirements refer to the study modules of a programme and the rules concerning the students’ study choices within the modules (‘selection rules’). In practice, the degree requirements of the programme are a list of the programme’s study modules and their scopes and any selection rules. The designing of degree requirements is guided by the degree structure set forth in the degree regulations.

As a part of their descriptions of degree requirements, multilingual programmes describe the student’s language paths, as do programmes with educational responsibility for organising Finnish-medium or Swedish-medium teaching. 

As part of the degree requirements, the descriptions include any agreement-based studies and their incorporation into the degree. Agreement-based studies refer to studies organised in cooperation with, or produced by, an institution of higher education other than Aalto University or an Aalto school. Agreement concerning such studies must always be made beforehand with the programme’s students regarding their completion of studies, the organisation of the studies and the incorporation of the studies into the degree. 

The degree requirements are prepared in such a way as can be clearly presented to students in the Sisu student information system and in the Student Guide. The curriculum may also include a description of the core content and aim of the programme. The aim of the programme is given in the form of a summarised description of why the programme is important and what future needs in the programme’s field of education will be met through the competences the programme produces. The description of the programme contents may include the key topic areas covered in the degree. The description may also specify the types of sustainability themes will be covered during the degree studies, how the programme supports internationalisation of its students, and any other information central to the programme’s profile.

International joint and double degrees

For programmes carried out in international cooperation where students complete only part of the degree at Aalto University, the curriculum must confirm at least the following:

• The intended learning outcomes of the part completed at Aalto University
• The degree requirements of the part completed at Aalto University and the place of the studies in the programme structure
• The timetable of the part to be completed at Aalto University

The basic information of a study module is decided when the module is established. As a rule, changing the basic information requires establishing a new module. The following basic information is described in the curriculum:

• The name of the study module in the different languages versions (Finnish, Swedish and English for the schools of technology and ARTS; Finnish and English for BIZ; for international cooperation programmes, the languages are decided separately)
• The study module code
• The study module level (basic, intermediate or advanced studies, doctoral studies, other studies)  

Information to be updated as needed for new curriculum periods

• The academic staff member in charge of the study module planning, execution, assessment and development.
• The responsible organisation(s)
• The scope of the study module
• Languages of study attainments (‘language of learning’ in Sisu)
• Prerequisites, if any

Additional information for minor subject study modules:

• The person with administrative responsibility
• Target group(s) and restrictions on choosing the minor, if any
• Quotas, prioritisation policies for study unit registration, and the application procedure if any
   

The degree requirements and intended learning outcomes must be defined for at least the following: basic studies, major studies, minor studies, and any other similar study modules.

The intended learning outcomes of the study module indicate what the student is expected to know, understand and be able to do after completing the study module. The intended learning outcomes guide the process of planning the module contents and the execution. The intended learning outcomes are also a key tool for evaluating credit transfer applications.

Degree requirements refer to the study units included in a study module, their scope and the rules governing the students’ choice of study units within the module (‘selection rules’). In practice, the degree requirements are a listing of the compulsory and alternative study units that make up the study module. In a study module with elective studies, for example, the information on the degree requirements is a verbal description of the kinds of contents that may be placed in the study module. The designing of the degree requirements is guided by the degree regulations. 

As a part of their descriptions of degree requirements, multilingual programmes describe the student’s language paths, as do programmes with educational responsibility for organising Finnish-medium or Swedish-medium teaching.

The degree requirements should be prepared in such a way as can be clearly presented to students in the Sisu student information system and in the Student Guide.

Often it is practical to make a model timetable for each study path, such as for different majors or for studies that can be completed in a particular language. Model timetables are not required of doctoral programmes.

The purpose of a model timetable is to make it easier for the students to plan their studies. A model timetable is also a way to ensure that: the intended learning outcomes of the programme are attainable within the target time set for the degree; the students acquire their competencies as intended; and their workload is evenly distributed over time. With respect to language paths, model timetables should ensure that . The curriculum mapping method is worth using when preparing a model timetable.