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Level 6 • Business Management

Professional Practice

BSM 309 — Semester V

Course CodeBSM 309
TypeD
ECTS5
SemesterV

Course Description

This course envisions the use of knowledge gained in theoretical courses in a practical and professional context.2. In order to meet the anticipated requirements, students should develop practice in one or several institutions / organizations / companies.3. During the internship period, student must use and include theoretical and practical knowledge gained to build the future career paths.

Course Objectives

The main objective of professional practice is to integrate the theoretical knowledge gained with practical knowledge and create opportunities for further employment. It also creates opportunities such as: a. Expanding and deepening the theoretical knowledge gained during the learning process and creating practical professional skills relevant to further research; b. Helping students to get acquainted with companies, organizations, institutions; c. Building sustainable relationships and start creating network for further full-time positions; d. Showing ability and skills in the company / organization / institution where the practice is conducted; e. Helping students to establish, and enlarge their professional network; f. Grow their competitive capabilities and become ready for job marketplace.

Key Concepts

  1. The term 'professional practice' refers to the conduct of work of someone in a particular profession.
  2. Separate business entity

Course Outline

WeekTopics
1Professional Practice Course/Syllabus Introduction
2How to find internships/placements; agree on terms
3Confirmation of Professional Practice Placement
4Submission of Professional Practice Approval Form
5Consulting/Practice
6Consulting/Practice
7Consulting/Practice
8Consulting/Practice
9Submit Draft Professional Practice Notebook
10Consulting/Practice
11Consulting/Practice
12Consulting/Practice
13Submit and Present Final Report (Professional Practice Notebook and Assessment Form)
14Submit and Present Final Report (Professional Practice Notebook and Assessment Form)

Learning Outcomes

  1. The student should be able to put into practice, in an organizational context, the theoretical knowledge gained from program courses.
  2. The student should be able to build the work ethics, team-work skills as well as communicative and analytical skills so valuable for the future career.
  3. The student is expected to acquire practical knowledge from the company (of choice), thus enhancing the individual problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
Assessment
MethodQty% Each
Presentation120
Other180
Textbooks

NA

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