Objectives and competences
Students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of business studies at local, regional, European and global environment and are able to apply it.
2. Gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in complex practical problems field of business studies at local, regional, European and global environment
3. Acquire professional approach to analysis of business and are able to critically evaluate it.
4. 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. Acquire comprehensive knowledge in the area in the field of business studies at local, regional, European and global environment.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of the field of business studies at local, regional, European and global environment.
3. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of business studies at local, regional, European and global environment.
4. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of business, with changing conditions.
5. Are able to upgrade and design further analysis regarding their professional specialization.
6. Are aware of personal and professional responsibility in their professional field.
7. 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 apply critical analysis and theory development and their usability in solving real and abstract professional problems, without guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
3. Can select appropriate techniques for complex problem solving and are able to evaluate the reliability, validity and significance of results gained.
4. Can identify key aspects of problem from different view points and are able to find solutions.
5. 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.
7. Are efficient in self-evaluation.
8. Can select and manage information with minimal guidelines.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of ...
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.
- professional literature;
- secondary and primary data sources and data bases;
- own research and data gathering.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type (examination, oral, coursework, project):
- evaluation of the written work – study field project, evaluation of presentation and defence.
