Professional Development (1cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course covers essential information on studying at TAMK, particurarly in IB programme. It encourages the students to adopt a professional approach to their studies, and develop working habits appropriate to working life. The activities include occasional class meetings and personal discussions with the assigned teacher tutor.

At the end of this process, the students will be able to:

Have a clear picture of what they need to do in order to graduate from the International Business study programme.
Have a plan for completing their IB studies, taking into consideration their current priorities, long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses.
Know who the key people are on the IB programme and at TAMK, and know who can help them with different kinds of issues.
Be aware of their dominant learning style, and how they can expand the range of their learning strategies.
Know the practical training process and how to apply for a job.
Know how the international study exchange process works in practice.

Content (course unit)

What regulations do all TAMK students need to follow?
What requirements apply specifically to the International Business degree programm?
How can I develop my study skills and manage my time better?
What does supervised practical training mean?
How do I plan my international study exchange?

Exam schedules

No exam. Mandatory participation in all required group meetings, personal discussions and orientations.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass = participation in orientations, group meetings and personal discussions with your teacher tutor is mandatory

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Group meetings, personal discussions and orientations.

Learning materials

Will be informed later.

Student workload

1 cr. There will be at least one group meeting in each period and two personal discussions during the first study year. In second study year there will be orientations in practical training and exchange studies + at least one personal discussion with your teacher tutor.

Content scheduling

The detailed course plan will be introduced during the orientation week.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

None.

Further information

Further information;
Marita Tuomala
marita.tuomala@tamk.fi

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass = participation in all required meetings and orientations.