COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
BUS 309	D	5	0	6	0	3	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Dr. Aida Dhima abitri@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Aida Dhima abitri@epoka.edu.al , E203, Monday 13:30-14:30, Wednesday 10:30-11:30, 13:30-14:30, Friday 9:30-10:30
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)	Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	E203
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:	NA
Course Description:	This course envisions the use of knowledge gained in theoretical courses in a practical and professional context.2. In order 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 creating practical professional skills relevant to further research; b. to getacquainted with companies, organizations, institutions; c. to build sustainable relationships and starting creating a 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, the 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; f. Helping students to establish, and enlarge their professional network; g. Grow their competitive capabilities and become ready for the job marketplace.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Professional Practice
2	Work experience
3	Notebook preparation
4	Work ethics
5	Communication skills
6	Management skills

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to professional practice course
2	Company/Organization meeting 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):	-
Additional Literature:	-
Laboratory Work:	No
Computer Usage:	No
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.
Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years) Program
1	Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics.	5
2	Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context.	5
3	Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations.	5
4	Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work.	5
5	Integrate different skills and approaches to be used in decision making and data management.	5
6	Combine computer skills with managerial skills, in the analysis of large amounts of data.	5
7	Provide solutions to complex information technology problems.	5
8	Recognize, analyze, and suggest various types of information-communication systems/services that are encountered in everyday life and in the business world.	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	0	0
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	6	96
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination			0
Other	1	29	29
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

Concluding Remarks: Students should uphold the code of ethics in all academic endeavors. Cheating in any form is strictly prohibited. Please be aware that any misbehavior report will result in an automatic evaluation of zero points for the respective exam.