Objectives and competences
Students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of finance and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems in the field of finance
3. Make critical judgements based on a sound theoretical base.
Content (Syllabus outline)
The purpose of the project work, that is associated with the student's study field is to get acquainted with selected viewpoints of business activities, that take place within public or private organizations from different sectors, as well as other organizations and associations, to get acquainted with business processes and working procedures, especially of those, that are associated with the study field of student – student gets practical knowledge, skills, experiences,…
Within this project work of the study field, student participates in process of solving business problems and participates in business activities that are associated with student’s study field; on real or virtual cases. Student is encouraged to use the knowledge, practice, skills and experiences obtained within the project work, also in diploma project and/or seminar work at other courses.
Plan for project work is prepared at the beginning of the study year and it takes into account different circumstances, especially the number of students and possibilities of cooperation with organizations, that are partners with particular study field or that are participating in its activities.
Learning and teaching methods
- seminar lectures and exercises;
- tutorial;
- group or individual own research;
- discussions.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Have a detailed knowledge in the area of specialization (finance)
2. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of project specialization.
3. Are able to upgrade and design further analysis regarding project specialization.
4. Are able to demonstrate a critical ethical dimension in their work.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Understand and are able to critically apply theory in solving real and abstract professional problems.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of finance in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
3. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points and are able to find solutions.
4. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability for team-work and team leadership.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively solve conflicts.
6. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points and are able to find solutions.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of solving actual problems of financial practice.
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
- strokovna literatura;
- sekundarni in primarni informacijski viri in baze podatkov;
- lastno raziskovanje in zbiranje podatkov.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
- evaluation of the written work – written exam or study field project report, evaluation of presentation and defence (regarding the type of the project defined in the project plan of the year).
