Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student will be able to
(i) understand targets and operation of business/non-profit organizations,
(ii) apply professional practices in the field of student s major/programme as a member of an business/non-profit organization,
(iii) identify development needs/opportunities in organizations and their practices, and
(iv) assess and describe own professional development as part of personal career development and employment plan.

Credits: 2 - 5

Schedule: 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Samuli Aalto, Pasi Lassila

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The student
    (i) agrees on a professional training placement with the responsible teacher,
    (ii) prepares a personalized learning plan for the training period,
    (iii) works as a member of a business or non-profit organization in a position that is relevant for her/his professional skills development, and
    (iv) reflects her/his learning in writing in a personal expert profile.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Personal expert profile (an essay on expertise development).

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Independent work

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring V
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring V

    Registration:

    Course registration in MyCourses.
    Only for ELEC students. Can be taken only once.