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Introduction to ICT Field and Teamwork (5 cr)

Code: 4A00HB28-3008

General information


Enrolment period
08.06.2026 - 06.09.2026
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Timing
01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026
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Credits
5 cr
Unit
Business Information Systems
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Information Systems
Teachers
Outi Tuisku
Tietojenkäsittely Virtuaalihenkilö
Toni Männistö
Person in charge
Outi Tuisku
Course
4A00HB28

Objectives (course unit)

The aim is to provide basic skills for self-development, teamwork, and enhancing team performance. Additionally, the aim is to introduce various competence areas within the ICT industry.

Upon completion of the study module, the student is able to:
• understand the fundamental principles of teamwork and be able to operate accordingly
• recognize themselves as team members
• be capable of reflecting and developing themselves as team members
• develop important skills for team members such as self-direction, problem-solving skills, communication skills, stress management, and self-awareness
• distinguish between different competence areas within the ICT field

Content (course unit)

• Purpose of teamwork
• Steps in team development
• Self-awareness as a team member
• Practice of teamwork
• Interaction within the team
• Team roles
• Self-development as a team member
• Planning for self-direction and time management
• Stress management skills and their application
• ICT as a field
• Professional requirements and skills in the ICT field

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

The student is able to
• describe their own actions within a team.
• describe working in a team.
• explain how they could develop as a team member.
• describe the ICT industry.

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

The student is able to
• analyze their own actions as a team member.
• analyze the team and its members actions.
• develop themselves as a team player.
• describe the professional requirements and skill needs in the ICT industry.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to:
• analyze comprehensively their own actions as a team member by comparing experiences, for example, with their previous experiences in group-/teamwork.
• analyze the team and its members actions based on literature related to team skills and their own experiences in teamwork.
• develop themselves extensively in various skills important for team members.
• develop themselves as ICT professionals and experts.

Assessment scale

0-5

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