COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
BUS 514	D	1	1	4	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Esmir Demaj edemaj@epoka.edu.al , Thursday 09:00-11:30 or by appointment (edemaj@epoka.edu.al)
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Professional Master in Business Administration
Classroom and Meeting Time:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:	NA
Course Description:	This course will provide students with professional practice guidelines that accurately reflect the realities of the industry they are aiming to become part of. It is an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work setting and thus explore career interests. The experience gained during the practice also helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn and provides an opportunity to build professional networks.
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. to expanding and deepening the theoretical knowledge gained during the learning process and creating practical professional skills relevant to further research; b. to get acquainted with companies, organizations, institutions; c. to build sustainable relationships and start creating network for further full-time positions; d. to show ability and skills on the company / organization / institution where the practice is conducted; e. FEAS serves as an innovative and entrepreneurial center that monitors the market to build and develop new programs and to update curricula. On this basis, professional practice should be considered as a period when the student actively coordinates practice in the company / organization / institution selected by students as a start point of his/her career or other projects where he/she may be involved voluntarily; f. Helping students to establish, and enlarge their professional network; g. Grow their competitive capabilities and become ready for job marketplace.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Professional Practice

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to professional practice course
2	Company/Organization search and job description
3	Report delivery on job practice at the Company/Organization
4	Consulting session
5	Consulting session
6	Consulting session
7	Consulting session
8	Report Delivery: on job specifics and activities
9	Consulting session
10	Consulting session
11	Consulting session
12	Consulting session
13	Presentation of the report in front of audience
14	Final Report Delivery

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook(s):	NA
Additional Literature:	NA
Laboratory Work:	NA
Computer Usage:	NA
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Monitoring closely the operations and activities of an organization.
2	Establishing professional network
3	Applying theoretical concepts in the real cases by offering her/his perspective.
4	Develop problem-solving ability with the tools and techniques learnt from the professional practice

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Professional Master in Business Administration Program
1	Integrate tools and concepts from business and economics to solve business problems.	5
2	Inspire an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	5
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	5
4	Critically evaluate business case studies.	5
5	Manage business operations effectively and efficiently.	5
6	Report project results.	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Project	1	100
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	1	16
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination			0
Other	1	107.5	107.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

NA