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Professional DevelopmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: YZZZV200

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Murat Akpinar, IBM degree
  • Jason Stevens, IBM degree
  • Shabnamjit Hundal, Diploma in IBM
  • Brian Jordan, SBM Degree

Objective

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Materials

Learning materials for the "business writing in English" are provided by the course teacher (not for SBM students). Orientation materials for the degree program and descriptions of the degree program's target competences are also provided by the course teacher.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

21.02.2025 - 19.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Jason Stevens
  • Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
  • HKV25KDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV24SDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 31.05.2027

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Pia Kreus
  • Aila Ahonen
  • Brian Jordan
Teacher in charge

Brian Jordan

Groups
  • ZJAYHS24S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-väylät, Sport Business Management
  • YHS24S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Time and location

This course will run for the duration of your studies

Learning materials and recommended literature

E-learning tools
Study guidance documents
Learning good scientific practices
Information acquisition
Self-management
Career planning

Teaching methods

The objectives of the course:
The purpose of the course is to support the development of your personal skills, career and to provide tools for self-management
Course competencies:
Learning and information management skills
The aim of the course
You assess your competencies, identify your competency needs and make a plan for developing your competencies in accordance with the competency objectives of the degree program.
Evaluate your current career path and reflect on your career development opportunities guided by your new skills.
Create a network of students and professional working life experts and take advantage of the tools and learning environments provided by the university in your studies.

Student workload

Orientation day (20 h)
Literature search and library services (assignment) (8 h)
JAMK electronic platforms (12 h)
PLP updates (17 h)
Tutor meetings (10 h)
Peer groups meetings (8 h)
Career story assignment (8 h)
Job application plan assignment (7 h)
Career plan (18 h)
Portfolio (27 h)
Total 135 h

Further information for students

All assignments must be passed
- PLP – Personal Learning Plan and Study Plan
- Portfolio
- Personal story assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 24.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 31.05.2027

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Murat Akpinar
  • Jason Stevens
Teacher in charge

Murat Akpinar

Groups
  • ZJAYBB24S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-väylät, International Business Management
  • YBB24S1
    Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Learning materials for the "business writing in English" are provided by the course teacher. Orientation materials for the degree program and descriptions of the degree program's target competences are also provided by the course teacher.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face learning and distance learning

Face-to-face learning: Orientation programme, personal learning plan meetings
Distance learning: Business writing in English

Practical training and working life connections

There is no internship. You develop your target competencies in line with your own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester of the first year.
You will make your personal learning plan in the first semester in the first year.
You will take Business writing in English in the second semester of the first year.
You will submit your portfolio in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation days 16 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 8 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation takes place on 22.8 and 23.8 in 2024.
The teacher will inform personal learning plan tutoring sessions separately.
Business writing in English sessions will take place via Zoom in 2025 from 16.30 to 18.00 on Thursdays 13.2, 20.2, 6.3, and 20.3.

Further information for students

You will be assessed based on your personal learning plan, portfolio, and tasks in the business writing in English part.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

12.02.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • HKV24KDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV24SDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day in August 2023 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions in spring 2024.

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment


The course implementation is for the Post-Graduate Diploma in IBM students

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Murat Akpinar
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • ZJAYBB23S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, International Business Management
  • YBB23S1
    Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English sessions and assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

You develop your target competencies in line with your own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester of the first year.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester in the first year.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester of the first year.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 21, 2023.
Tutoring sessions are to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions in spring 2024

Further information for students

To complete the course successfully, you should pass the below assignments:
- Personal learning plan assignment
- Business writing in English assignments
- Portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

28.08.2023 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Jason Stevens
  • Tetiana Shcherbyna
Groups
  • HKV23SDIBM
    Post-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 26, 2022 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

18.08.2023 - 05.09.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
Teachers
  • Pia Kreus
  • Heikki Peltonen
  • Aila Ahonen
  • Brian Jordan
Groups
  • ZJAYHS23S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, Sport Business Management
  • YHS23S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Time and location

Orientation day on campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Contents:
PLP – Personal Learning Plan and Study Plan
Portfolio
Personal story assignment
Study guidance
E-learning tools
Study guidance documents
Learning good scientific practices
Information acquisition
Self-management
Career planning

Teaching methods

The objectives of the course:
The purpose of the course is to support the development of your personal skills, career and to provide tools for self-management
Course competencies:
Learning and information management skills
The aim of the course
You assess your competencies, identify your competency needs and make a plan for developing your competencies in accordance with the competency objectives of the degree program.
Evaluate your current career path and reflect on your career development opportunities guided by your new skills.
Create a network of students and professional working life experts and take advantage of the tools and learning environments provided by the university in your studies.

Student workload

Orientation day (20 h)
Literature search and library services (assignment) (8 h)
JAMK electronic platforms (12 h)
PLP updates (17 h)
Tutor meetings (10 h)
Peer groups meetings (8 h)
Career story assignment (8 h)
Job application plan assignment (7 h)
Career plan (18 h)
Portfolio (27 h)
Total 135 h

Further information for students

Open UAS 5 (included in total)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

06.03.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Tetiana Shcherbyna
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • HKV23KDIBM
    Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 26, 2022 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions in spring 2023

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

19.09.2022 - 26.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

5 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • HKV22SDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 26, 2022 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

19.09.2022 - 26.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

5 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Jason Stevens
Scheduling groups
  • Business Writing in English, Group 1 (Capacity: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Business Writing in English, Group 2 (Capacity: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • HKV22SDIBM2
    Diploma in International Business Management
Small groups
  • Business Writing in English, Group 1
  • Business Writing in English, Group 2

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 26, 2022 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Murat Akpinar
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • ZJAYBB22S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, International Business Management
  • YBB22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Practical training and working life connections

Students develop their target competencies in line with their own career goals.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 26, 2022 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions in spring 2023

Further information for students

Business writing in English assignments, PLP assignment, portfolio assignment

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 04.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Pia Kreus
  • Osmo Laitila
  • Aila Ahonen
  • Brian Jordan
Groups
  • ZJAYHS22S1
    Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-polut, Sport Business Management
  • YHS22S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Time and location

Orientation day on campus

Learning materials and recommended literature

Contents:
PLP – Personal Learning Plan and Study Plan
Portfolio
Personal story assignment
Study guidance
E-learning tools
Study guidance documents
Learning good scientific practices
Information acquisition
Self-management
Career planning

Teaching methods

The objectives of the course:
The purpose of the course is to support the development of your personal skills, career and to provide tools for self-management
Course competencies:
Learning and information management skills
The aim of the course
You assess your competencies, identify your competency needs and make a plan for developing your competencies in accordance with the competency objectives of the degree program.
Evaluate your current career path and reflect on your career development opportunities guided by your new skills.
Create a network of students and professional working life experts and take advantage of the tools and learning environments provided by the university in your studies.

Student workload

Orientation day (20 h)
Literature search and library services (assignment) (8 h)
JAMK electronic platforms (12 h)
PLP updates (17 h)
Tutor meetings (10 h)
Peer groups meetings (8 h)
Career story assignment (8 h)
Job application plan assignment (7 h)
Career plan (18 h)
Portfolio (27 h)
Total 135 h

Further information for students

Open UAS 5 (included in total)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Timing

07.03.2022 - 27.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

5 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Shabnamjit Hundal
  • Paul Abbey
Groups
  • HKV22KDIBM1
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HKV22KDIBM2
    Diploma in International Business Management
  • HBI22VSESS
    Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,ESSCA School of Management (Bachelor's)

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course lecturers will provide/recommend study material during lectures from time to time.

Teaching methods

In-classroom, self-reflection, virtual sessions

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Students make presentations and self-reflections on agreed time slots with their course lecturers.

International connections

There are several opportunities when a student interact with other students coming from different cultures. Joint classroom activities are such examples.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 17.09.2021

Timing

28.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Aila Ahonen
  • Brian Jordan
Groups
  • YHS21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
  • ZJA21SHYS
    Avoin amk, lita, YAMK-polku, Sport Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

28.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
Teachers
  • Murat Akpinar
  • Jason Stevens
Groups
  • YBB21S1
    Master's Degree Programme in International Business
  • ZJA21SHYB
    Avoin amk, lita, YAMK-polku, International Business Management

Objectives

This course aims to develop your proactive development and internationality competences.

You make a personal learning plan to identify your target competences for professional development and pursue their development throughout the studies. You make a portfolio to assess your professional development in your target competences. If you identify any gaps between the targeted and achieved competences, you make the plan to bridge the difference. Finally, you develop your business writing skills in English by participating in the 3 ECTS "business writing in English" part of the course (not for SBM students).

Content

Orientation programme to the studies, personal learning plan, identifying target competences for professional development (1 ECTS)
Business writing in English (3 ECTS) - not for SBM students
Competence assessment, portfolio (1 ECTS)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Descriptions of the programme's target competences.
Orientation day materials.
Business writing in English materials.

Teaching methods

Blended model.

Face-to-face and virtual learning: Orientation day and tutoring sessions, business writing in English sessions.
Virtual learning: Personal learning plan assignment, business writing in English assignments, portfolio assignment.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Orientation takes place on the orientation day in the first semester.
Personal learning plan is made in the first period of the first semester.
Business writing in English takes place in the second semester.
Portfolio is prepared in the last semester before graduation.

Alternative completion methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

Orientation day 8 hours
Tutoring sessions 3 hours
Personal learning plan task 16 hours
Portfolio task 27 hours
Business writing in English 81 hours

Content scheduling

Orientation day on August 27, 2021 (09-17).
Tutoring sessions to be individually arranged between the lecturer and students
Business writing in English sessions in spring 2022

Further information for students

Avoin amk 10

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Pass: You participate in the orientation programme and make your personal learning plan. You are aware of your career development needs and competences to develop. You successfully complete tasks related to business writing in English. You are able to develop your target competences throughout the studies and provide evidences of the development in a portfolio.