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)	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, E-102
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)	Bachelor in Business Informatics (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Thursday; 09:00-11:30
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
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. Expanding and deepening the theoretical knowledge gained during the learning process and creating practical professional skills relevant to further research; b. Helping students to get acquainted with companies, organizations, institutions; c. Building sustainable relationships and start creating network for further full-time positions; d. Showing ability and skills in the company / organization / institution where the practice is conducted; e. Helping students to establish, and enlarge their professional network; f. Grow their competitive capabilities and become ready for job marketplace.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Professional Practice

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Professional Practice Course/Syllabus Introduction
2	How to find internships/placements; agree on terms
3	Confirmation of Professional Practice Placement
4	Submission of Professional Practice Approval Form
5	Consulting/Practice
6	Consulting/Practice
7	Consulting/Practice
8	Consulting/Practice
9	Submit Draft Professional Practice Notebook
10	Consulting/Practice
11	Consulting/Practice
12	Consulting/Practice
13	Submit and Present Final Report (Professional Practice Notebook and Assessment Form)
14	Submit and Present Final Report (Professional Practice Notebook and Assessment Form)

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

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	The student should be able to put into practice, in an organizational context, the theoretical knowledge gained from program courses.
2	The student should be able to build the work ethics, team-work skills as well as communicative and analytical skills so valuable for the future career.
3	The student is expected to acquire practical knowledge from the company (of choice), thus enhancing the individual problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

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
Presentation	1	20
Other	1	80
	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

NA