Curricula

Objective

Managing Professional Development Course is an extension to Development as an Expert course. The course intends to provide you with the experiential learning through studying and reviewing the industrial various processes that involves, inbound and outbound logistic. The course involves a minimum of one industrial visit that allows you to observe and participate in a workshop during the industrial visit. After experiencing the industrial visit, you will have opportunities, such as networking, research collaboration, internship and job placement.

At the end of the course, you are expected:
1) To understand the inbound and outbound value chain of industry during your visit
2) To explore your career perspectives
3) To enhance the understanding of the theoretical concepts taught in the classroom by observing their application in the real world during your industry visit
4)To develop the interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills by interacting with industry professionals and peers.
5) To foster a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity towards learning and innovation


The course aims to develop the following COMPETENCES:

Operating in a workplace: You promote and reflect upon personal and professional learning in order to enhance your career development.
To achieve this competence, you will:
-learn to observe professional working environment in industry
-acquire knowledge about working culture
-be able to bridge the gap between rigour and relevance
-be able to develop a professional attitude by adhering to the ethical standards, norms, and expectations of the industry and the society

Internationality and multiculturalism: You work in multicultural and international environments and networks in order to develop knowledge and communication skills as well as develop empathy and appreciation for other cultures. You communicate responsibly and effectively in English through written, verbal, non-verbal and digital formats individually as well as a team member in diverse settings.
To achieve this competence, you will:
_ be able to self-discipline in achieving your career objectives
_be able to utilize business language and perform networking
_be able to develop a career portfolio
_be able to understand the industry culture and visualize the same for your future
_be able to develop interpersonal skills

Content

An overview of the Finnish industry culture, insights of new career position, case study, industry visit and workshop

Industrial exposure is the term used to describe your learning experience acquired from working in real-life business settings. It helps you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical situations and develop your skills and competencies. Industrial exposure can be gained through various methods, such as live projects, internships, industrial visits, etc. Some of the benefits of industrial exposure for business students are:

Industrial exposure helps you to understand how the concepts you learn in the classroom are implemented in the industry. It also exposes you to the challenges and opportunities that businesses face in the dynamic and competitive market.

Industrial exposure gives you a chance to interact with professionals and learn from their expertise and feedback. It also helps you to build your network and contacts for future career prospects. Industrial exposure can also inspire you to start your own ventures by providing you with insights into the industry trends and opportunities.

Industrial exposure helps you to improve your communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. It also helps you to adapt to different work cultures and environments and to handle stress and pressure effectively.

Industrial exposure helps you to gain a broader perspective on the industry and its various aspects. It also helps you to identify your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and goals. Industrial exposure boosts your confidence and motivation and prepares you for the real world.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The criteria of the course is pass or fail.

The passing criteria of the course are:
-80% attendance and a mandatory visit to industry
-assignment submission include a learning diary
-you are able to demonstrate an excellent level of evidence in the following competences:
-Operating in a workplace
-Internationality and multiculturalism

The failing criteria of the course are:
-less then 80% attendance
-incomplete learning diary, no submission or late submission

Materials

Lecture slides, case studies, research articles, videos, assignments, online resources etc.