Practical TrainingLaajuus (30 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Practical training will familiarize the students in a supervised manner with the practical work assignments of the field studied as well as application of knowledge and skills in working life. In the Degree Programme in Tourism, the Finnish students are recommend to look for a practical training placement abroad. The foreign students seek for a job in Finland.

The International Practical Training (5 months = 30 credits) must be a full-time position. The training can be done in no more than two parts. The shortest accepted full-time position can be of one month in length. Before starting the international practical training, the students will need to participate in an practical training orientation program, which will be arranged during the late autumn term of the second year. The student must contact the Practical Training Supervisor well in advance before the work placement and a written agreement on the practical training is required.

After and during the practical training, the students will be able to:

Learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life.
Apply learned theory and skills with practice.
Learn practicalities of the field studied.
Be able to plan their career based on their practical training experience.
Create networks with the employer and the working life.
Collect ideas for the final thesis.

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