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Professional growth (5 cr)

Code: KY00AA01-3196

General information


Enrollment

03.08.2019 - 01.09.2019

Timing

02.09.2019 - 31.12.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business

Teachers

  • Hugh Clack

Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups

  • IBKV19SP1
    Digital international business, International marketing
  • IBKV19SP2
    Digital international business, Global supply chain management

Objective

You know how to study purposefully to develop your own professional growth and professional know-how.
You know how to choose the most suitable study methods and know how to reach the degree objective.
You know how to act according to the policies and rules of working life.
You know how to apply the ethical principles of your own subject field in different situations.
You know how to strengthen your employment skills.
You know how to market your skills and competence to the employer.

Content

Being a student at a university of applied sciences:
What is XAMK like in terms of studying community and learning environment?
What is your personal career and study plan?
What kind of a learner are you and how do you develop your study skills?
How do you make your internal entrepreneurship support your goals?

Professional know-how and ethical principles:
What are the national and international operating environments, procedures and the rules of the workplace?
What are the ethical principles of the profession and how to apply them to your work?

Preparation for working life:
What are your own professional strengths and employment skills and how do you use them in your personal networks?
How do you apply for a job?
What kinds of post-graduate study opportunities are there?

Materials

XAMK and partner websites, handouts.

Teaching methods

Scheduled track:
Attendance at contact sessions.
Independent and group activities.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria level 3, competence during the completion phase.
b. evaluate information sources critically
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices
f. promote the team’s goal-oriented operation
Qualitative assessment, the student’s self-assessment, peer assessment

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Completed induction tasks.
Planning of ISP.
Development discussions.