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Academic Year: 2025-2026
Participation and community in ageing societies
Discover how to analyze and overcome barriers to inclusion faced by older people. Learn about the latest policies, technologies, and community practices. Are you interested in building a fairer and more inclusive society for all generations and especially for older adults? Join our online course, “Participation and community in ageing societies”. Here, you’ll discover how to analyze and overcome barriers to inclusion faced by older people. Learn about the latest policies, technologies, and community practices shaping the lives of ageing populations in Europe and beyond. The course is open for students from all fields who are interested in inclusion, social justice, age-friendly society, and community engagement. This is a full online course that is not tied to any specific time or place. It can be completed at your own pace at any time between February 1 and May 31, 2026. The course consists of five modules, each organized by a specific topic. Every module includes self-study materials and several small assignments. After completing the course, students will be able to: define the concept of social inclusion and identify key factors influencing the inclusion of older adults. identify the rights of older adults at international, national, and local levels. describe ageing policies and programmes relevant to their country or city. recognize main threats to inclusion, such as social exclusion, ageism, loneliness, and care poverty. explain the role of technology and digitalization in supporting or impeding the inclusion of older adults. discuss ethical issues and user-friendliness related to technology for older adults. give examples of opportunities for community participation, civic engagement, and cultural wellbeing. Social inclusion in older age Rights of older adults Ageing policies and programmes Threats to inclusion (social exclusion, ageism, loneliness, care poverty) Declining functional capacity and nutrition in later life Technology for inclusion: ethical use and user-friendliness Community participation, civic engagement, and cultural wellbeing
Global business skills
Master global leadership, conduct impactful international research, publish your own leadership book, and collaborate with diverse teams. Learn what works in 25 countries and experience real global teamwork. Conduct applied leadership research with students from 40+ nationalities in one digital classroom. Flexible learning: when and where you want, smartphone-friendly and free of costs. Join AUAS’s highest-rated course, taught by the Business Lecturer of the Year. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Apply cross-cultural frameworks to interpret leadership and management practices across 25+ countries. Conduct and interpret global desk research using the Global Leadership Survey and local sources. Demonstrate critical understanding of key international leadership and communication theories. Produce country-specific analyses that meet academic publication standards in English. Use correct APA referencing and bibliographic techniques. Collaborate effectively in online multicultural teams across continents and time zones using digital tools. You will follow inspiring country lessons and develop essential global skills. You will learn to conduct international research by breaking the language barrier and learn new, great practical hacks. You will take part in one of the largest global leadership surveys by connecting with local leaders. You will interpret academic sources and translate findings into a published leadership book: your own ISBN and a global release on Amazon and Google Play. Online classes are offered live in the afternoon or evening, and afterwards become available on YouTube. All study materials are free PDFs, and teamwork and communication take place via MS Teams and WhatsApp. A truly global, super-flexible, smartphone-friendly learning experience.
Science communication through poetry
Unlock the power of poetry to engage and inspire diverse audiences with science. Learn how to use the art of verse to disseminate scientific information, spark dialogue, and foster participation. In this course you will learn how to unlock the power of poetry to engage and inspire diverse audiences with science. Learn how to use the art of verse to disseminate scientific information, spark dialogue, and foster participation. Discover a new way to connect with and excite people about the wonders of science. This course will appeal to scientists and poets who are interested in finding out how to communicate science in innovative and creative ways. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Reflect on how poetry can be used as an effective tool for science communication. Create poetry that helps to communicate scientific research to diverse audiences. Analyse how poetry might be used as a research method to help develop scientific discourse and dialogue. Introduction to Science communication through poetry Overview of the course and its objectives Importance of science communication in society Introduce the concept of using poetry as a medium for science communication Understanding poetry as a medium for science communication Study of different poetry forms and their suitability for communicating science Analysis of existing examples of science poetry Practice exercises in writing science poetry Science Poetry as a tool for public engagement Understanding the role of science poetry in public engagement and education Study of effective strategies for sharing science poetry with a wider audience Practice exercises in developing and delivering science poetry presentations Conclusion and graduation Review of key concepts covered in the course Discussion of opportunities for further exploration and engagement in science poetry Graduation event
Innovation & technology
Gain a general awareness and basic understanding of emerging technologies and their relations with innovation and sustainability. This course offers students a general awareness and basic understanding of a range of emerging technologies, as well as their relations with innovation and sustainability. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Identify emerging technologies and their stages in the trend Explain the application of technology in the automation of business activities Interpret the impact of emerging technologies on stakeholders Construct technical, practical, feasible solutions to real-life business cases Examine technologies for their business values in the industry 4.0 Present findings in an academic manner The course topics covered include blockchain, AI, robotics, quantum computing, and other industry 5.0 technologies with a deep dive into the business applications of blockchain technology. Students are expected to solve cases that involves technical complexity and management considerations. By the end of the course, students should reach an intermediate level of understanding at the crossover between business and technology. Duration The course is designed for eight weeks of content, with seven lectures, seven workshops, and one presentation sessions during which groups will present their solution to the case. Assessment Group assignment: case to be addressed using a process innovation methodology in combination with a palette of digital productivity tools. Registration Please send an email to the international office of the Faculty of Business & Economics at AUAS: . Tell them the name of the course you would like to register for. Afterwards, they will send you the registration instructions.
Team leadership
Discover the basics of teams and team leadership. Learn to identify different types of teams and analyze group dynamics. This course, available through Moodle, provides students with foundational knowledge of teams and team leadership. All learning materials and readings are accessible via the course’s Moodle page. Upon successful completion, the student will be able to understand the basics of teams and team leadership. The student can identify different types of teams and analyze group dynamics and understand their meaning for team performance. The course also covers the life cycle of teams, offering insights into how teams develop over time and how leadership roles evolve within these stages. Additionally, the student will explore the importance of diversity in teams and how it impacts team function and outcomes. After completing the course, the student understands the basics of teams and team leadership. The student can identify different types of teams and group dynamics, and understands their meaning for team performance. The student is able to recognize the different stages of a team’s life cycle and understands leadership, leadership roles, and diversity within teams. Course contents include: Teams and groups Group dynamics and group phenomena Life cycles of teams Management and leadership in teams Team diversity The course can be started any time between August 2025 and July 2026.
Ethical hacking
Develop ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that build a foundation for success in the cybersecurity industry. In this course, learners develop ethical hacking and penetration testing skills that build a foundation for success in the cybersecurity industry. With the support of video and rich interactive media, participants learn, apply, and practice ethical hacking skills in meaningful ways through a series of realistic hands-on lab experiences. The course also includes many opportunities for learners to practice what they are learning as they are learning it. Learning by doing is the most powerful way to build new skills and knowledge. After completing this course, learners can enter cybersecurity careers, either on the offensive security side as ethical hackers or penetration testers, or on the defensive security side by understanding the mindset and tactics of threat actors while implementing security controls and monitoring, analyzing, and responding to current security threats. The course is designed to prepare learners with the Ethical Hacker skillset. Learners will become proficient in the art of scoping, executing, and reporting on vulnerability assessments, while recommending mitigation strategies. By using an engaging gamified narrative throughout the course, with real-world inspired hands-on practice labs, learners develop essential workforce readiness skills to lay a solid foundation in offensive security. The Ethical hacker course includes the following features: 34 labs support the independent acquisition of knowledge and ethical hacking skills. 86 practice activities provide opportunities for self-assessment and identification of learning deficits. 10 modules of content cover important topics that enable students to face ethical hacking challenges. Assessments include 10-chapter exams, a final exam, and a skills-based assessment. Multimedia learning tools, including videos, interactive practice activities and realistic lab experiences address a variety of learning styles and help stimulate learning and promote increased knowledge retention. Note that the course is continuously evolving. Its structure and content may change from what is presented here. Final tests In order to successfully complete the course, it is required to pass the Ethical Hacker Self-Paced Final Exam and complete the final exam on Metropolia’s Moodle. Ethical Hacker Self-Paced Final Exam There are 50 questions in total. You must achieve 70% to pass this exam. You have unlimited attempts to pass the exam. When you have achieved the required passing score on the test (70%), you can proceed to complete the Metropolia Final Test. Metropolia Final Test There are 50 questions in total, and the duration is 120 minutes. All questions are based on course materials. Minimum passing score for the test is 70% (700/1000). If not achieved, you need retake the test. The retake limit is three. This is a non-stop course and can be taken any time between January and July 2026.
Basics of sustainable development
Develop an understanding of climate change, biodiversity loss, and their global impacts and become familiar with key ethical theories. In this course, students develop an understanding of climate change, biodiversity loss, and their global impacts. The student becomes familiar with key ethical theories and apply them to complex sustainability issues. The course highlights the importance of ecological, social, and economic sustainability and the student can apply these principles in practical contexts. The student becomes familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and can explain their global relevance. Additionally, the student can apply the Inner Development Goals framework to practical situations to enhance sustainability and evaluate its impact. After completing the course, the student: Understands climate change and its impacts on the global environment and societies Can analyse the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss and its effects Is able to assess the state of democracy, social polarisation, and the development of crises in different parts of the world, and identify their impact on sustainable development Is familiar with key ethical theories and can apply them to the resolution of wicked problems Is able to develop their own ethical thinking and justify their ethical decisions in the context of sustainability challenges Can analyse ethical questions in complex and unpredictable situations Understands the significance of ecological, social, and economic sustainability and can apply this knowledge in practical contexts Is familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and can explain their global relevance Is able to focus on selected key goals and analyse their implementation and related challenges Can evaluate the current state of progress toward the goals and propose improvements Understands the importance of individual and group-level competences in achieving sustainability and is able to develop their own personal and teamwork skills to promote sustainable development Can apply the Inner Development Goals framework to practical situations to enhance sustainability and evaluate its impact Sustainability Challenges: Climate change Biodiversity loss The state of democracy Social polarisation Conflicts Ethical Theories and Sustainable Development: Ethical frameworks and personal ethical thinking in addressing wicked problems Dimensions of Sustainable Development: Ecological Social (including cultural) Economic UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Overview of the SDGs Focus on key goals (climate action, reducing inequality, sustainable infrastructure, economic growth) Challenges related to the SDGs and the current status of their implementation Inner Development Goals (IDGs): Individual and group-level competences for achieving sustainability This is a self-paced online course. All materials (pre-recorded lectures, lecture materials, mini quizzes and the final exam) are available in the course’s Moodle workspace. The course can be started any time between August 2025 and May 2026.
Digital fashion: culture, practice & sustainable future
Explore the cultural, technological and ethical dimensions in the fashion industry as it shifts towards digital futures. This is a joint online course offered by Metropolia UAS (Helsinki) and AMFI (Amsterdam) as part of the U!REKA collaboration, open to Master’s students, advanced Bachelor students and life-long learners. The course explores the cultural, technological and ethical dimensions in the fashion industry as it shifts towards digital futures. Through independent study and virtual group activities, students critically engage with topics such as AI-assisted design, virtual garments, data-driven fashion and sustainability in the digital and phygital realm. Emphasizing responsible innovation and aligned with the U!REKA Centre of Expertise Transition to Circular Society, the course provides learners with the theoretical knowledge by introducing to the key literature in the area and familiarizes with digital fashion practices. The course also fosters cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration. These together equip to envision and co-create more ethical, inclusive and sustainable digital fashion futures. Prerequisites Bachelor’s degree recommended but not necessary. This is a master level course (EQF 7), but advanced bachelor’s students can als take the course. The course is intended for students of fashion & clothing, digital fashion technology, fashion management, fashion studies, digital design, game design or similar. U!REKA staff members and lifelong learners with sufficient background in fashion or digital technology are also welcome. Course dates The course can be taken any time between 16 Februar – 31 December, 2026. After completing the course, the student can: Critically analyze the socio-cultural, economic, and technological conditions that have enabled the rise of digital fashion and contextualize its emergence within contemporary fashion culture and post-digital society. Evaluate the environmental, social, and ethical implications of digital fashion practices—such as virtual garments, NFTs, and AI-generated content—and formulate responsible approaches to sustainability in digital fashion. Analyze the functions of digital fashion within XR, metaverse, and virtual platforms from user experience, branding, and marketing perspectives, and design strategies for impactful and ethical digital presence. Assess the roles of artificial intelligence, data-driven processes, and platform governance in shaping digital fashion ecosystems, with particular focus on labor, equity, intellectual property, and algorithmic ethics. Ceate and communicate responsible future visions of digital fashion that demonstrate ethical foresight, systems thinking, and creative engagement with socio-technical change, working individually or collaboratively in international and interdisciplinary contexts. Introduction to digital fashion culture & context Digital fashion & sustainability Digital XR fashion in metaverse – practices, experience & marketing Ethics of AI, datafication and platformization of digital fashion Future visions of responsible digital fashion
Discovering entrepreneurship
Understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, develop your own entrepreneurial skills, and identify opportunities in a everyday life. This course is a solid start for anyone who is interested in developing their own entrepreneurial skills. The course consists of both Cisco course and Moodle Quizzes related to each module found in Cisco course “Discovering entrepreneurship”. After completing the course student understands the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, understands the entrepreneurial perspective and is able to identify opportunities in a everyday life. After completing the course student understands the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, understands the entrepreneurial perspective and is able to identify opportunities in a everyday life. Cisco: 15 modules in total. Every module has text parts, exercises, “your turn” questions and quizzes. Moodle: 15 modules which correspond to the one’s found in Cisco. Every module has a short quiz related to the Cisco material. All the answers are mentioned in text parts of Cisco material. Module 1: Quiz 1:Entrepreneurship today Module 2: Quiz 2: Entrepreneurial vision and goals Module 3: Quiz 3: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Module 4: Quiz 4: Overview of the Entrepreneurial Journey Module 5: Quiz 5: The process of Becoming an Entrepreneur Module 6: Quiz 6: Entrepreneurial Pathways Module 7: Quiz 7: Frameworks to Inform your Entrepreneurial Path Module 8: Quiz 8: Entrepreneurial Opportunity Module 9: Quiz 9: Researching Potential Business Opportunities Module 10: Quiz 10: Competitive Analysis Module 11: Quiz 11: Clarifying Your Vision, Mission and Goals Module 12: Quiz 12: Sharing your Entrepreneurial Story Module 13: Quiz 13: Developing Pitches for Various Audiences and Goals Module 14: Quiz 14: Protecting Your Idea and Polishing the Pitch though Feedback Module 15: Quiz 15: Reality Check: Contests and Competitions Final Exam In order to complete the course, student must complete both Cisco and Moodle materials successfully. The whole course itself is worth one credit. It is recommended that after completing one module in Cisco, one returns back to Moodle to complete the quiz related to the one completed in Cisco. After completing all the modules, quizzes, and final exams successfully the course is completed. This is a non-stop course and can be taken any time between January and July 2026.