Career Planning and Development 3 (1 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

- follow general and sectoral working practices at school and in work placements, both at home and abroad
- plan for your future in the world of work and make choices to achieve your professional and career goals
- understand the importance of wellbeing at school and be able to take into account issues that affect your ability to study and cope, such as strengthening study skills, time management and life management
- be able to cope with uncertainty about your study choices and your future
- be able to assess your own skills development and set goals for your development in the context of a development interview

Content

- sectoral information, guest lectures and company visits
- group work and exercises related to working life and internationalisation
- information on international placements and studies
- general and sectoral working practices in Finland and abroad
- career and recruitment events (e.g. WORK SMART)
- student well-being
- development discussion and updating of the personal study plan (HOPS)

Location and time

On-campus teaching according to the timetable.

Materials

It is presented in a learning environment.

Teaching methods

You know how to act in accordance with both general and professional life practices in your own field, both at home and abroad, both at school and in training. You plan your own future in working life and make informed choices to achieve your professional and career goals. You recognize the importance of study well-being and take into account the factors affecting study ability and coping, such as strengthening study skills, time management and life management, as part of comprehensive studies.

You are able to tolerate uncertainty related to studies and the future, which helps you adapt and succeed in changing situations. You actively participate in the development discussion, evaluate the development of your own skills and set clear goals for your professional growth.

Exam schedules

No exams included.

Completion alternatives

Recognition of prior learning (AHOT). Students can obtain an accreditation through the recognition of prior learning procedure. The AHOT procedure is agreed separately with the course supervisor.

Student workload

Requires 27 hours of work (1 credits). Includes timetabled lessons on campus.