Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

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.

Content (course unit)

• 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?

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.

Location and time

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

Exam schedules

To be informed during the classes.

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

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

Learning materials

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

Student workload

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

Content scheduling

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

Completion alternatives

To be defined by the coaches during the study year.

Practical training and working life cooperation

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

International connections

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

Further information

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