Professional Development (4cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course covers essential information on studying at TAMK IB programme Egypt Alexandria. Professional Development course encourages the students to adopt a professional approach to their studies, and develop working habits appropriate to working life. As a practical approach students will study in teams who will set up a virtual company. Professional Development course includes weekly team meetings with assigned coach.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Know the contents of IB programme and TAMK Egypt Alexandria learning environment
• Have an individual study plan for completing their studies in the IB programme, taking into consideration their priorities, long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses.
• Know what self-motivated learning is and know how to develop teamwork skills in multicultural environment
• Know how to develop study skills, e.g. learning strategies and time management skills.
• Know the practical training process and how to apply for a job.
• Know the basics of virtual firm operations.

Content (course unit)

• What regulations (e.g. study ethics) do all TAMK Egypt Alexandria students need to follow?
• What requirements apply specifically to the International Business degree programme?
• What skills do I need to work in multicultural teams?
• How can I develop my study skills and manage my time better?
• What does supervised practical training mean?
• How to run business activities in a virtual company

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to name teamwork roles and principles. The student recognises team development phases. The student can act as a team member. The student can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies teamwork principles in his/her own team behavior. The student is able to solve teamwork tasks and teamwork related problems. The student takes responsibility and commits to teamwork. The student develops his/her own teamwork skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands how effective team works in professional context. The student is able to adopt different team roles in various team tasks creatively. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively in a team. The student contributes actively to improve team’s performance and collective action.

Assessment scale

0-5