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Experiences from the pilot projects

None of the pilot projects have tested this recommendation. However, the expe-
riences of Hanken in Helsinki are good.

Example 2: Hanken’s objectives for mobility periods
The Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki, Hanken, has formulated spe-
cific objectives for studying abroad.

“After completing your study performance:

– you have a deeper understanding of diversity
– you have an international perspective on economic sciences and can
work in an international environment
– you can use the international experiences you gained when studying
abroad in your continuing studies and at your future workplaces.”

An exchange period is compulsory at Hanken. To have the credits from their
exchange period transferred, the student must reflect on their experiences.
Before the credits are transferred for courses completed during an exchange
period, the student must submit a report with reflections on how their own
self-awareness, their ability to understand others and respect for diversity
have developed while studying abroad.

For example, the student can describe whether they have gained new
insights or perspectives and how the international environment has con-
tributed to these insights. The student is also encouraged to reflect on how
their experiences during the exchange can be used in their continued stud-
ies and at future workplaces.

Further reading:
https://www.hanken.fi/sv/studier/internationella-mojligheter/studi-
er-och-praktik-utomlands/utbytesstudier/studera-utomlands

Identify mobility windows that clarify
opportunities for exchange

One basic condition for students being able to go on an exchange is that there is an
exchange agreement with a foreign HEI and there is a period during their studies
that can be spent abroad.

By identifying and clarifying opportunities for exchange, the HEI can make it
easier for students to decide to complete part of their programme abroad. For
example, opportunities can be clarified by identifying mobility windows in course
and programme syllabi. For mobility window, we use the definition provided in
the report from the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA), Mobility Windows

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