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Study and career planning (5 cr)

Code: KY00DS63-3327

General information


Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

19.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Digital International Business

Teachers

  • Hugh Clack

Teacher in charge

Hugh Clack

Groups

  • IBKV24SP2
    Digital international business, full-time studies

Objective

You act responsibly as a student and a member of the university community.
You are able to set learning objectives, plan your study and career path, follow your progress in studies and assess your learning.
You are able to improve your working life competencies.
You know how to act according to the ethical principles of your field.
You are able to promote your skills and competencies.

Content

What is Xamk like as a study community and learning environment?
How do you create a personal study and career plan?
How do you identify your skills and competences?
How do you improve your general competences?
What are your profession and line of work like?
What ethical principles are relevant to your field?
How do you promote your competences and strengthen your skills with respect to applying for jobs?
How do you enhance continuous learning?

Materials

Provided during contact sessions and via Learn

Teaching methods

Course is planned as part of daytime studies according to timetables.

Employer connections

Networking with businesses and business professional, seminars and events related to career planning and research projects.

Exam schedules

No examination, tasks during studies

Content scheduling

Students are able to
· look for information in the key information sources of the field.
· use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
· work as team members in a goal-oriented way
· justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

Qualitative assessment, self and peer evaluation

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in orientation and study planning sessions
Creating and updating the individual study plan (ISP)
Creation and updating of a reflected learning log
Planning of a career path