Professional Collaboration and Competences (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course student

- will be able to develop their strengths and skills as professionals and to recognise their development needs
- is familiar with how Finnish job market works and has knowledge of different job search channels
- knows how to write a job application, write a convincing CV, and prepare for job interview situations
- knows how to improve their entrepreneurial and international skills
- develops in interaction and communication skills
- understands the principles and meaning of networking
- understands the necessity of continuous learning and setting goals for working career

Content

- Self management, improving self-knowledge
- Field-related working life skills
- Professional competency profile and career planning

This course is aimed for one that has immigration background and speaks Finnish in B1-level. Teaching in slow, plain Finnish (called selkosuomi). Lectures are at the day-time and requires active participation. Course requires a lot of time used outside the classroom. Studying requires accounting skills, previous education or work experience.

Location and time

once a week on campus

Materials

Materials given at lectures

Teaching methods

This course is aimed for one that has immigration background and speaks Finnish in B1-level. Teaching in slow, plain Finnish (called selkosuomi). Lectures are at the day-time and requires active participation. Course requires a lot of time used outside the classroom. Studying requires accounting skills, previous education or work experience.

Employer connections

Guest speakers and company visits

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

135h or student work including lecturers and company visits

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student 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 methods and criteria

Active participation in lectures and company visits. Passed completion of independent tasks and presentation.
Core competences achieved = passed.