COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
BUS 510	A	4	0	16	0	8	12

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	Prof.Dr. Osman Köroğlu okoroglu@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Prof.Dr. Osman Köroğlu okoroglu@epoka.edu.al , Refer to EIS
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)	Double Degree in Master of Science in Business Administration
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:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The Professional Practice component of the Master of Science in Business Administration program aims to provide students with hands-on experience by applying theoretical knowledge in real-world business environments. During the practice period in the private sector students will develop critical problem-solving skills, gain insights into global market dynamics, and enhance their ability to manage logistics and supply chain operations effectively. This experience will bridge the gap between academic learning and professional application, preparing students for leadership roles in a competitive business landscape.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Reflective Practice: The process of continuous learning by analyzing personal experiences and workplace interactions to improve future professional actions.
2	Ethical Leadership: The demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, guided by established codes of conduct.
3	Strategic Communication: The purposeful use of communication to fulfill an organization's mission, including advanced presentation and negotiation skills.
4	Organizational Dynamics: The study of how people behave within groups and how organizational structures, power, and politics influence those behaviors.
5	Professional Accountability: The obligation of an individual to account for their activities and accept responsibility for them in accordance with professional standards.
6	Critical Thinking and Decision Making: The ability to systematically analyze complex issues and make sound judgments, even in the absence of complete data.
7	Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working effectively across different functional areas (e.g., marketing, finance, HR) to solve multifaceted business problems.
8	Professional Branding: The deliberate process of creating a public image or reputation that reflects your unique professional value and skills to potential employers.
9	Evidence-Based Practice: Integrating individual professional expertise with the best available external evidence from systematic research to inform business decisions.
10	Change Management: The systematic approach to dealing with the transition or transformation of an organization's goals, processes, or technologies.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction
2	Introduction II
3	Presentation of Professional Practice Syllabus/ The students are expected to present their plans in the framework of Professional practice execution. They are presented with the documents that they have to sign in order to fulfill the procedure.
4	Confirmation of Professional Practice Placement and Submission Approval Form/ The supervisor confirms their professional practice and informs on the evaluation criteria in order to get Satisfactory Result at the end of the semester.
5	Finalization of Professional Practice Plan/ This plan has to be finalized in collaboration of the advisor with the student
6	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
7	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
8	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
9	1st draft submission of the professional practice
10	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
11	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
12	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
13	Practice/ An internship is designed as an exchange. The student agrees to complete work that will benefit the host organization and in return is offered the opportunity to learn new skills, expand his or her knowledge of a particular field and explore career options. Employers offer internships for many reasons. The students fulfill their internship practive.
14	Submission of Professional Practice Form and Final Report

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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 IML 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.
Double Degree in Master of Science in Business Administration Program

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Other	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)	40	6	240
Mid-terms			0
Assignments			0
Final examination			0
Other	2	30	60
Total Work Load:			300
Total Work Load/25(h):			12
ECTS Credit of the Course:			12

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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