Professional Development (4 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This course covers essential information on studying at TAMK IB programme. 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 learning environment
• Have a 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 how the international study exchange process works in practice.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

• What regulations do all TAMK 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 do I plan my international study exchange?

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

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.

Aika ja paikka

Professional Development sessions on Mondays from 11 am to 2 pm, in addition 2 team sessions according the set schedule.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

To be informed during the classes.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Grading scale is 0-5.
The grading is based on student activity, attendance, punctuality, team peer evaluation and coach evaluation.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Tutorial coaching and teaching, team working, exercises, individual working.

Oppimateriaalit

The materials are to be distributed during the classes, during the fall and spring semester. Including books, articles, networking and other relevant sources.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The course is running 4 periods, totally 4 credits, one credit on period basis.

Sisällön jaksotus

The Professional Development course content and themes are aligned with subject studies, following the periodical set up:
Period 1:Business environment
Period 2:Establishing a new business
Period 3:Towards profitable business
Period 4: International business and market development

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be defined by the coaches during the study year.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

There are virtual firms to be established by the student teams, with assigned business connections as applicable.

Kansainvälisyys

Professional Development studies is internationally integrated course, with students from various regions.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

petteri.vilen@tuni.fi
sean.morga@tuni.fi
elena.grigorova@tuni.fi
salman.saleem@tuni.fi