Ammattiharjoittelu (KY0002), 15 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

A 30 credit internship period is a mandatory part of the Bachelor´s degree programme.
It can be completed either as an extended 20 week period in the professional area of specialised studies or in two parts: 10 weeks of basic training and 10 weeks of professional training. Half of the internship (10 weeks) must be in the area of specialised studies. Typically the student leaves for her professional specialised training after her 2. or 3. year of study. The condition is that the student has begun her specialised studies. Earlier work experience is generally not accepted.

Course contents (core content level)

Training is part of the Bachelor´s degree programme. Internship is mandatory in all areas of studies at this level. The objective of the training period is to instructively introduce the student into vital processes relevant for her professional studies. The aim is also to develop and support know-how and skills in accordance with the current demands of working life.

Course contents (additional)

The aim is to give the student a chance to apply theory in practice and to develop her skills for independent work in her area of specialisation. The internship enhances student skills, introduces her to work in relevant areas according with her area of specialisation. It also supports and complements her Bachelor´s degree studies.
The internship can be completed either in a Finnish or in a foreign company, in a public institution or in any other appropriate organisation such as in a community or association. Self-employed work can also be accepted if other conditions for the internship are fulfilled.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

For the degree programme in the School of Business Administration appropriate work duties are among others; sales- and purchasing duties, consultation and specialised professional tasks, planning-, development- and reporting duties, statistics-, research- and other exploratory related tasks, fairs and tradeshows in addition to sales and marketing planning related duties.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

The objective of the internship is to give the student an opportunity to apply theory in practice and to develop her skills in practice. When planning for the internship it is important to notice that the training supports and enhances the student´s professional growth. The internship needs to be diverse and it should become more challenging as the internship proceeds.

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Teaching and learning strategies

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

The internship is accepted when the
- KY0004 Work- and careerplanning course is succesfully completed
- the required reports and work certificates related to the training has been delivered
- these all have been accepted by the principal lecturer

Related competences of the degree programme

Generic Competences