Study Guide

Objective

The placement period’s main objectives are for students to experience the environment of a real, international workplace, develop interpersonal skills, acquire and develop technical skills associated with the nature of work and acquire knowledge that will help the students to plan and evaluate their future study and career development.
The student should become acquainted with working life in general and with the placement company’s area of business. During the placement the student should take on “real employee” responsibility and learn how to apply theory in practice. The placement period is a good opportunity to explore the particular career option and make plans for future development.

Content

The Work Placement is a compulsory part of the study programme. The idea of the placement is to give the student an opportunity to get acquainted with the placement company, their area of business and in real-life company practices.
The aim is also to acknowledge and identify business as a process. The student becomes acquainted with the company and its area of operation. The student identifies the context in which the company operates.
The students are encouraged to complete their placement abroad. The placement can be completed also in the student’s home country but then the tasks should be international. The placement can be completed in a company, in a public institution or in any other appropriate organization such as community or association. Self-employed work can also be accepted if other conditions for the internship are fulfilled.
The placement is completed by working in a placement company for 6 months, reporting and analyzing the learning outcomes as required in the placement guidebook. Trainee’s tasks are related to international business, administration, and marketing or to other study subjects of the study programme. Tasks are accepted by the Study Coordinator before the placement starts.
The work placement is completed in one or maximum two companies that are working in the field of international business and can provide challenging learning environment for students.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The grading scale of the course is pass/fail.

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Prerequisites

Core business studies, student has begun professional major studies

Further information

The placement period must be fully completed (30 credits) before the grade is awarded to the study record.