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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 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. Arjona Lami acela@epoka.edu.al |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Jonida Rada jballiu@epoka.edu.al , Thursday 10:00-12:00 |
| 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 Economics (3 years) |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | |
| 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: | 75% |
| Course Description: | 1. 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: | To provide students with the skills required to research in economics and finance using more advanced econometric practices and models. Real Life applications are analyzed via the E-VIEWS econometric package. Laboratory sessions help students to gain knowledge and new skills in demonstrating and interpreting the results of various static and dynamic models. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Practice |
| 2 | Practice |
| 3 | Practice |
| 4 | Practice |
| 5 | Practice |
| 6 | Practice |
| 7 | Practice |
| 8 | Practice |
| 9 | Practice |
| 10 | Practice |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | Practice |
| 2 | Practice |
| 3 | Practice |
| 4 | Practice |
| 5 | Practice |
| 6 | Practice |
| 7 | Practice |
| 8 | Practice |
| 9 | Practice, 1st draft Submission |
| 10 | Practice |
| 11 | Practice |
| 12 | Practice |
| 13 | Practice |
| 14 | Final Draft and Presentation |
| Prerequisite(s): | NA |
| Textbook(s): | NA |
| Additional Literature: | NA |
| Laboratory Work: | NA |
| Computer Usage: | Yes |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 1 | The student should be able to put into practice, in an organizational context, the theoretical knowledge gained from ECO 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. |
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COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution) |
| No | Program Competencies | Cont. |
| Bachelor in Economics (3 years) Program | ||
| 1 | Students define the fundamental problems of economics | 2 |
| 2 | Students describe key economic theories | 2 |
| 3 | Students critically discuss current developments in economics | 3 |
| 4 | Students appropriately use software for data analysis | 3 |
| 5 | Students critically contextualize the selection of an economic problem for research within scholarly literature and theory on the topic | 1 |
| 6 | Students apply appropriate analytical methods to address economic problems | 2 |
| 7 | Students use effective communication skills in a variety of academic and professional contexts | 5 |
| 8 | Students effectively contribute to group work | 3 |
| 9 | Students conduct independent research under academic supervision | 1 |
| 10 | Students uphold ethical values in data collection, interpretation, and dissemination | 5 |
| 11 | Students critically engage with interdisciplinary innovations in social sciences | 2 |
| 12 | Student explain how their research has a broader social benefit | 1 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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40
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| Final Exam |
1
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60
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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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 | 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 |
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Total Work Load:
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125 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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5 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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5 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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Let's reflect on the tools we have gathered for a successful professional life. Professional Practice is about more than just skills, it’s a commitment to ongoing personal and ethical growth, impactful communication, and adaptive problem-solving. In closing, take these lessons as a foundation and be open to evolving them as you progress in your career. Every experience, positive or challenging, will add to your professional skill set. |