Fundamentals of Business

CEF language scale

HSE language courses are listed according to the CEF,
Common European Framework of Reference System.

CEF is a European framework developed by the Council of Europe for the learning,
teaching and assessment of languages.
It defines and describes six levels of language attainment from A1 at the Basic User level to C2 at the Proficient User level.

The levels are A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2.
The CEF can be used as a tool both
for student self assessment and for language course planning.
In addition, it provides a common international basis for
the evaluation of language learning, such as when deciding on compensation for language studies completed abroad.

Exemption on Language Requirements of the BSc Degree

There are many students who are not able to follow the language and communication
studies in the way that is defined in the degree regulations
of the BSc degree for example due to a lack of knowledge of Finnish and Swedish.

The HSE language and communication courses (except English Business Communication)
are usually taught from Finnish to the foreign language and therefore the non Finnish speaking students
are able to participate only to the courses of English Business Communication and very few other courses offered at HSE.

However, they can attend Finnish (as foreign language) courses
offered at Haaga-Helia Polytechnic which are open for HSE students.

In case the student is not able to follow the language requirements of the degree,
the student needs to apply for exemption from language requirements to be able to graduate
and complete the BSc degree. The Vice Rector responsible for teaching may grant the
exemption.