Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- follow trends in the relevant field of specialization
- critically evaluate the sources of information about the current issues in the given field of expertise
- utilize innovative approaches and current knowledge bases to develop and manage operations

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is completed by reflecting on knowledge and skills gathered in working life: conferences, seminars, fairs, work projects, etc. The performance is carried out by writing an analytical report on a topic agreed with the tutor-teacher. The report will refer to the reflection at MA level on what essential developmental insights can be found in the material: applicable methods, experiential learning and applicable changes to development or results from which lessons can be learned. These will be reflected in a MA level report, in relation to either to student's own work or MA thesis.

Timing and attendance

The course can be taken flexibly during the academic year 2023-2024.

Learning material and recommended literature

Literature related to your own skills. In addition, basic literature on design thinking can be used.

Working life cooperation

The student's own employer or other co-operating organisation related to their skills

Student time use and work load

Completion of a project or participation in an event or conference and writing a YAMK-level analytical report 133 h in total

Assessment criteria

Assessment is based on a pass/fail scale.

The performance may be rejected or the report may be supplemented if the knowledge base provided in the report is limited and/or unsubstantiated, and if it shows a superficial level of expertise. Sources are not appropriate. References and citations are missing and/or incorrect and do not follow appropriate guidelines. The student demonstrates poor knowledge base building and fails to recognise the need for change in the field. Written and visual communication is very poor.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Failed (0)

The knowledge base is limited and/or partly unsubstantiated, and shows a superficial knowledge of the subject. Sources are inappropriate and/or used in a haphazard manner. References and citations are missing and/or incorrect and do not follow appropriate guidelines. The student does not demonstrate a good understanding of the knowledge base and does not recognise the need for change in the field. Written and visual communication is very poor.