EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
COURSE SYLLABUS
2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE |
Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
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ECO 510 | D | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) | Prof.Dr. Güngör Turan gturan@epoka.edu.al |
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Prof.Dr. Güngör Turan gturan@epoka.edu.al , 16.00-17.00 on Monday, and Thursday |
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | NA |
Language: | English |
Compulsory/Elective: | Compulsory |
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Master of Science in Economics |
Classroom and Meeting Time: | Office of the professor, 16.00-1700 on Monday |
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: | NA |
Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
Attendance Requirement: | |
Course Description: | 1. This course envisions the use of knowledge gained in theoretical courses in a practical and professional context. 2. To meet the anticipated requirements, students should develop practice in one or several institutions / organizations / companies. 3. During the internship period, student must use and include theoretical and practical knowledge gained to build the future career paths. |
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 expand and deepen the theoretical knowledge gained during the learning process and create practical professional skills relevant to further research. b. to get acquainted with companies, organizations, and institutions. c. to build sustainable relationships and start creating a network for further full-time positions. d. to show ability and skills in 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 starting point of his/her career or other projects where he/she may be involved voluntarily. |
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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1 | professional practice |
2 | internship |
3 | workplace |
4 | work performance |
5 | professional skill development at work |
6 | experience at work |
7 | productivity at work |
8 | performance at work |
9 | job satisfaction at work |
COURSE OUTLINE
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Week | Topics |
1 | Introduction to professional practice |
2 | Job description and responsibility of the position |
3 | Student consultation |
4 | Student consultation |
5 | Student consultation |
6 | Student consultation |
7 | Student consultation |
8 | Report Delivery: on job specifics and activities |
9 | Student consultation |
10 | Student consultation |
11 | Student consultation |
12 | Student consultation |
13 | Student presentation |
14 | Student presentation |
Prerequisite(s): | |
Textbook(s): | Every week, student consultation related to the ability gained during professional practice. |
Additional Literature: | practice |
Laboratory Work: | no |
Computer Usage: | no |
Others: | No |
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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1 | Understand fundamental principles of economics |
2 | Understand the job description in the workplace |
3 | Applying theoretical concepts in 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. |
Master of Science in Economics Program | ||
1 | Students apply advanced knowledge in economics | 5 |
2 | Students explain the interaction between related disciplines and economics | 5 |
3 | Students apply scientific methods to address economic problems | 4 |
4 | Students define existing theory in a specialized branch of economics | 4 |
5 | Students critically evaluate knowledge in economics and carry out advanced research independently | 5 |
6 | Students develop economic models and formulate policy options | 5 |
7 | Students make an original contribution to the discipline | 5 |
8 | Students effectively communicate in a variety of professional and academic contexts | 5 |
9 | Students will develop new strategic approaches for unexpected, complicated situations in economics and take responsibility in solving them | 5 |
10 | Students uphold and defend ethical values data collection, interpretation and dissemination | 5 |
11 | Students use advanced empirical analyses to address social problems | 4 |
12 | Students interact with professional networks in their field of specialization | 5 |
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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Method | Quantity | Percentage |
Term Paper |
1
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100
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Total Percent: | 100% |
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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Activities | Quantity | Duration(Hours) | Total Workload(Hours) |
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 15 | 240 |
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
Mid-terms | 0 | ||
Assignments | 0 | ||
Final examination | 0 | ||
Other | 0 | ||
Total Work Load:
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300 | ||
Total Work Load/25(h):
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12 | ||
ECTS Credit of the Course:
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12 |
CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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