Professional Skill BootCamp (MSB001)
At the start of the master’s program, students will have an opportunity to attend a BootCamp (in week 34). During the BootCamp, students will participate in sessions designed to set them up for successful completion of their master’s degree and learn essential skills for today’s work life—how to negotiate like a professional, how to bring the best out of teams, and how to improve your professional writing. Students earn a certificate for each completed session, and a list of earned certificates during the program will be attached to the transcript.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB001
Version
2
Credits (ECTS)
1
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Topics covered during the BootCamp week include:
Social and emotional topics
- Negotiation skills
- Teamwork skills
- Leadership skills
Professional topics
- Academic writing
- Refresh of necessary prerequisite knowledge (math and statistics)
Learning outcome
On completion of this course, you will have been introduced to the theory and practice of a number of business functions and responsibilities, and should meet the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe factors that affect communication, collaboration, and processes in teamwork
- Compare different approaches to negotiation
- Discuss the essential conditions to establish a successful team
- Identify different leadership styles and how they can affect team performance
- Identify ways to use feedback to enhance performance
- Describe techniques to manage group dynamics and conflict
- Recognize professional prerequisite knowledge for the study programme
Skills
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Exhibit behavioral traits consistent with the theoretical knowledge of building effective teamwork
- Apply basic negotiation techniques
- Give and receive constructive feedback
- Critically evaluate one's and others' academic writing
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participation | 1/1 | 1 Weeks | Passed / Not Passed |
The following conditions must meet to pass the course:
• Attend at least 80% of the mandatory sessions.
• Complete and pass session assignments.
• Submit Math and Statistics Assignments and Pass (50% Correct).
• Submit a writing sample for the writing session.
Certificates can be earned for each attended and completed session without passing the course.