Introduction to IT Studies and Teamwork
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TK00BR66 |
| Curriculum: | TK 2025 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ulvinen, Tero |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The objective is to provide basic skills for self-development, teamwork, and improving team dynamics. Additionally, the goal is to introduce students to various fields of expertise within the ICT industry.
Upon completion of the study module, the student is able to:
• understand the fundamental principles of teamwork and be
able to operate accordingly
• recognize themselves as team members
• be capable of reflecting and developing themselves as team
members
• develop important skills for team members such as selfdirection, problem-solving skills, communication skills, stress
management, and self-awareness
• distinguish between different competence areas within the ICT
field
Student's Workload
135 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
-
Contents
Purpose of teamwork
• Steps in team development
• Self-awareness as a team member
• Practice of teamwork
• Interaction within the team
• Team roles
• Self-development as a team member
• Planning for self-direction and time management
• Stress management skills and their application
• ICT as a field
• Professional requirements and skills in the ICT field
Regional Impact
The course considers the demands of the local business sector and enhances regional competence.
Internationality
The course considers the international aspects of companies and organizations in the region.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Up-to-date material specified by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Online Learning
Assessment Criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 0 to 5.
1-2:
The student is able to
• describe their own actions within a team.
• describe working in a team.
• explain how they could develop as a team member.
• describe the ICT industry.
3-4:
The student is able to
• analyze their own actions as a team member.
• analyze the team and its members actions.
• develop themselves as a team player.
• describe the professional requirements and skill needs in the
ICT industry.
5:
The student is able to:
• analyze comprehensively their own actions as a team member
by comparing experiences, for example, with their previous
experiences in group-/teamwork.
• analyze the team and its members actions based on literature
related to team skills and their own experiences in teamwork.
• develop themselves extensively in various skills important for
team members.
• develop themselves as ICT professionals and experts.
Assessment Methods
Teacher assessment, self-assessment and peer assessment.