Career and Communication Skills
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BQ95 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2025-W |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Skjäl, Heidi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The learning objectives of the course focus on building the student's professional identity and personal study path, which support professional growth and facilitate graduation within the target timeframe. The student learns to identify and articulate their skills, improving their readiness to enter the job market. They develop interpersonal skills and learn to produce high-quality documents and job application materials for various channels. The student leverages communication skills to enhance their expertise. The course supports study ability by strengthening self-management skills and fostering the development of generic competencies. Additionally, it offers opportunities for networking and establishing professional connections within their field.
Student's Workload
5 cr = 135h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Business Studies.
Contents
-Information retrieval at VAMK
-Curriculum (OPS) for Business Economics and the student's Personal Study Plan (HOPS)
-Study skills
-CV, Vamk Work, video CV, LinkedIn and job interview situations
-Presentation skills, group communication, argumentation, and giving feedback
-Style choices based on the purpose of the text
-Guidance discussion
-Internship
-Artificial intelligence
-Company visits and guest speakers
-Other information related to specialization
-Further study opportunities
Group leader 3 credits
Communication lecturer 2 credits
Regional Impact
The course takes into account local companies in the region.
Internationality
The course takes into account the international aspects of the region.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Materials assigned by the teacher.
Assessment Criteria
Pass/Fail.