The student will be able to:
• plan and develop their own competences in accordance with the needs of the team.
• operate in Finnish study and business environment.
• develop his/her self-leadership skills in order to achieve his/her objectives
Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and orientation line.
Passed
The students have shown their familiarity with the Finnish history and nature. They are familiar with aspects related to self-leadership and possess tools and ways for further development. They know what business enviroment is like in Finland, and how entrepreneurs work. They have shown that they understand the importance of language skills and intercultural competence when operating in various business situations.
Failed
The students have not shown their understanding of culture's connection with business. They lack tools for self-development. They are not familiar with the business or entrepreurial environment in Finland. They are not ready to study and work in bilingual and multicultural community.
English
07.03.2022 - 31.12.2022
16.01.2022 - 23.02.2022
6 cr
22INF
Toni Lehtimäki, Hanna Saraketo, Antti Vuento
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The students have shown their familiarity with the Finnish history and nature. They are familiar with aspects related to self-leadership and possess tools and ways for further development. They know what business enviroment is like in Finland, and how entrepreneurs work. They have shown that they understand the importance of language skills and intercultural competence when operating in various business situations.
Failed
The students have not shown their understanding of culture's connection with business. They lack tools for self-development. They are not familiar with the business or entrepreurial environment in Finland. They are not ready to study and work in bilingual and multicultural community.
Taru Nurmala
Agreed during the course in co-operation with the experienced business people in Finland and with the team and its coaches.
Coaching, teamwork, independent research
English
17.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
6 cr
21ENTRE
Toni Lehtimäki, Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Will be agreed with the coaches if needed.
company visits, business interviews, business projects
Passed
Student manages to build a customer network, which consists of potential as well as existing customers. Student uses the suitable customer relation management system for not only maintaining but also developing purposes for team enterprise. Student has good project management skills.
Failed
Student is not able create a customer network. Student is not able to use the customer relationship management system for team development purposes. Student lacks the project management skills.
Taru Nurmala
Literature advice from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publising, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells and common events. Learning is connected with business projects. The teampreneurs are responsible of the content of the training sessions, in co-operation with their coach.
Active participation in training sessions, dialogue, reflection. Self-, peer- and coach evaluation reflecting the set goals.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
6 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 20
Taru Nurmala
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated to teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
In general, teampreneurs participate in the training sessions of their own team enterprice. If prevented or needed for learning, it is possible to cross-pollunate in the training sessions of other teams at Proakatemia or other team academies or similar learning organizations.
If the teampreneur participates in student exchange, their training sessions are replaced with studies in the destination.
Contens of the studies are connected with real life business projects' needs.
There are no traditional exams. Team participates in Proakatemia's events i.e. Tiimidiili, sales days, 24H, and demonstrates skills and knowledge by solving real life business cases. The coach may add or modify cases according to the needs of the team.
As the business grows and/or there are international projects, international business related content will be learnt in training sessions.
During each semester the team organizes 132 h of training sessions, and every teampreneur participates minimum 120 h. If prevented, it is possible to corss-pollinate.
Training sessions require also
- preparations of the sessions
- getting ready personally (pretasks, if given)
- reflection.
Training sessions take normally 2 x 4 h per week. In addition 40 hours of other team work is required.
According to the current needs of the team enterprise.
Passed
Student has actively and constructively participated in the training sessions and team work of their team as required (120 + 40 hours). Students knows the content well enough to be able to use it in practice in their team enterprise. Their dialogue skills have improved. They operate according to the chosen values and procedures.
Failed
Lack of hours. The student knows the concepts only superficially or is not able to apply them in practice in his/her team enterprise. The student does not operate according to the chosen values and procedures.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student is aware of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student has a good practical command of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to reflect on practical tasks related to the topic and justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student masters the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to analyze tasks related to the topic and fully justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.
Literature advice from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions 'paja' (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publising, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells and common events. Learning is connected with business projects.
According to the curriculum: self, team, coach/teacher and possibly customer based evaluation reflecting the set goals.
English
30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021
03.07.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
21ENTRE
15 - 25
Salla Nieminen, Taru Nurmala
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated to teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
to be negotiated with your coach / teacher of the course
Contens of the studies are connected with real life business projects' needs.
To be notified
1 ECTS credit point = 27 hours of student's work.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student is aware of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student has a good practical command of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to reflect on practical tasks related to the topic and justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.
The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student masters the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to analyze tasks related to the topic and fully justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.
Salla Nieminen
Study material will be provided during the classes and the students are encouraged to also find additional material on their own.
Practical hands on exercises, lectures, dialogue and independent studying.
The grade will be based on two exams:
1. Excel exam
2. Math exam
The grade will be given based on the student's performance in these two main tasks. Other tasks and assignments during the course must be submitted in order to complete the course.
English
07.03.2022 - 10.06.2022
07.03.2022 - 22.05.2022
5 cr
22INF
Salla Nieminen
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
If the student cannot complete the course in the instructed way, they should always contact the teacher before the course.
Practical hands on exercises will be used and the themes will be connected with the practical training (working as a team entrepreneur). Visiting lecturers are invited if possible.
To be notified on the course.
The course is a part of an international degree program, so the international aspects are always present. The course focuses on understanding the financial mathematics and basic concepts from the Finnish perspective, but the international viewpoints can always be discussed whenever there's need for it.
1 ECTS credit point = 27 hours of student's work. 5 ECTS means ca. 133 hours of work, which will include:
Classes: ca. 40 h
Excel assignments: ca. 30 h
Independent studying: ca. 40 h
Homework / Pre-tasks: ca. 20 h
The course will be organized in two parts: the first half of the course will be mainly focused on using the Excel program and the latter half will focuse mainly on financial mathematics. More detailed timetable will be provided in class.
The student hasn't completed all the required assignments or doesn't know the basic concepts and methods of financial mathematics and financial calculation. The student doesn't know how to use Excel in business-related calculations.
The student has successfully completed all the assignments. The student knows the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and financial calculation and knows how to use Excel in simple business-related calculations.
The student has successfully completed all the assignments. The student knows the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and financial calculation, and knows how to apply them in business-related situations. The student knows how to use Excel in different business-related calculations. The student is able to reflect on the practical tasks related to the topic and justify their choices.
The student has successfully completed all the assignments. The student masters the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and financial calculation. The student is able to analyze tasks related to the topic and fully justify their choices. The student knows how to use Excel in business-related calculations and understands how to apply their information to be able to create tables and calculations of their own. The student is able to apply what they have learned in practical situations.
The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.
The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills.
The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.
Hanna Saraketo
Hofstede, G. & Hofstede, G.J. 2005. Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind.
Bennett, M.J. 1998. Basic Concepts of Intercultural Communication: Selected Readings.
Chaker, A.N. 2011. The Finnish Miracle.
Willans, J. 2017. 101 Very Finnish Problems. The Foreigner's Guide to Surviving in Finland.
Talbot, F. 2016. Outstanding Business English.
Reading list from the coaches. (not translated)
Team learning, projects, lectures (not translated)
Self-evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation by the teachers.
Evaluation is based on:
- Participation in classes
- Essay
- BMC project + pitch
- Homework, pre-tasks and other assignments
- Workshops organized in groups (not translated)
Finnish
English
14.03.2022 - 07.06.2022
07.03.2022 - 30.04.2022
4 cr
22INF
Hanna Saraketo, Salla Nieminen
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Need to negotiated with the coaches before the course. (not translated)
Cooperation with other team entrepreneuship students in Finland. (not translated)
Essay deadline 29.5. > rewriting by 8.8.2022
BMC project + pitching 5.5.
Workshops organized in groups 3.6. and 7.6. (not translated)
1 ECTS = ca 27 h of work
Participation in classes
Essay
BMC project + pitch
Homework, pre-tasks and other assignments
Workshops organized in groups (not translated)
In the beginning of the course the focus will be in language and communication in general. The second part will focus on texts in business life and negotiation skils. The third part of the course will be about company image and pitching skills. The course will end with academic writing and intercultural communication. (not translated)
The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources. (not translated)
The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs. (not translated)
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search. (not translated)
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.
The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills. (not translated)
The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.
The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills.
The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.
Emmanuel Abruquah
Materials will be provided in Moodle. The students are also encouraged to acquire suitable material independently and share it with others.
Team learning, lectures, dialogue, coaching and hands-on exercises.
The student will be graded based on learning and participation. The grade will be based on participation and exercises completed and submitted. Active participation in classes (80 %) is a requirement for completing the course successfully.
Finnish
English
30.08.2021 - 24.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
4 cr
21ENTRE
Emmanuel Abruquah, Salla Nieminen
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The course requires active participation in classes and carrying out the given assignments.
The course is full of practical exercises and project work, which can be used directly in work and business life. For example, the knowledge of how to use and draft different kinds of documents can easily be used when having negotiations or meetings.
The course schedule and deadlines will be discussed during classes.
Since the course is a part of the English degree programme, the international aspects are always present. The course contents shall be discussed further from an international viewpoint when the group has a need for it. The focus of this course is on business communication and both English and Finnish aspects are considered. Both cultural and linguistic viewpoints are discussed during the course.
Students' workload will be divided into the following: active participation in classes (ca 22 h), homework and pre-tasks (ca 20 h), essay (15 h), presentation in groups (ca 20 h) and final assignment (ca 29 h). More detailed instructions and deadlines are given during the first meeting of the course.
The course will focus on two different aspects of communication skills: writing (literary skills) and public speaking (oral skills). Writing skills include writing emails, essays and minutes plus drafting a contract, offer or reclamation. Public speaking skills include preparing and giving a presentation or pitch.
The student has not participated in lessons (under 80% of the classes) or has failed to submit the given assignments on time. The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.
The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and can present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in a bilingual business environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs.
The student can explain and apply communication processes in his or her own business. The student is able to explain different phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communication from other cultures. The student knows how to communicate in a bilingual business environment and how to develop his/her language skills. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student has the ability to evaluate and adapt his or her communication approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communication methods, channels or ideas. The student is able to draft contracts, offers and reclamations and write emails, minutes or essays. The student is skilled in information search.
The student can apply his or her knowledge about communication in work or business life. The student is able to explain different phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student knows how to communicate in a bilingual business environment and knows how to apply his/her language competence in bilingual environments. The student is able to draft contracts, offers and reclamations and write emails, minutes or essays by using suitable information sources. The student knows how to use report guidelines as support when writing a document and has excellent information searching skills. The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt his or her communication as appropriate to the context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively.
Passed
The student has the knowledge in theory and in practice to innovate new products and business models.
Failed
The student cannot innovate, and does not understand how to develop new products or business models in theory or in practice.
Taru Nurmala
Literature, seminar and learning cell advice from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions & "pajas" (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publishing, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells, and common events. Learning is connected with business projects.
Courses related to Leadership, Sales, marketing, Customers & Networks, Finance, and Trade Specific Competencies are mostly learned by attending seminars and learning cells and by way of literature/essays.
According to Curriculum;
- quantity in a timesheet (internal HOPS) reporting hours in seminars, learning cells, team and business meetings
- reading, studying, and publishing essays as agreed
- self-reflection, feedback from team and coach, and possibly from the community or customers.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2023
02.07.2021 - 31.08.2021
3 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 20
Taru Nurmala
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated into teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
To be agreed with your own team coach.
Seminars, learning cells and literature are related to the development of own business.
No exams.
1 cr = 27 hours of students' work, which is reported in personal timesheets.
Student chooses and plans themselves when, how deeply, and in which order they learn this content.
Passed,
when the quality of the learning outcomes is acceptable and the hours and essays have been reported as agreed.
Failed,
if there is a lack of hours or the learning outcomes do not meet the learning objectives of the course.
Passed
The student is able to understand the economic analyses in order to manage the business of an enterprise including planning cash flow, profitability and taxation.
Failed
The student is not able to understand the economic analyses in order to manage the business of an enterprise.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
10 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student is able to describe the ways how digital platforms and social media impact the business operations of a team enterprise. The student takes part in scenario work for changing customer needs and innovative use of digital platforms. The student takes part in strategic planning of sales and marketing and implementing the strategic decisions of a team on social media. The student is able to gather and analyze basic data on business operations and customer impact.
The student is able to contribute in strategic decision-making of the team enterprise concerning use of digital platforms and social media. The student is able to analyze scenarios for changing customer needs and create new or redesign existing business models based on those scenarios together with others in the team enterprise. The student is active in implementing the strategic decisions of the team and assists others in implementing the strategy. The student is able to gather and analyze data to support the strategic decision-making of the team.
The student is able to take a leading role in strategic decision-making of the team enterprise concerning use of digital platforms and social media. The student is able to create and analyze scenarios for changing customer needs and create new or redesign existing business models based on those scenarios for corporate customers. The student has a leading role in implementing the strategic decisions of the team and develops processes for implementing the strategy in the team enterprise or for corporate customers. The student is able to develop effective processes for gathering and analyzing data from business operations for the strategic decision-making of the team or corporate customers.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2024
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21ENTRE
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student knows via theory and practice the concepts and nature of product development in the experience business and is able to use product design tools to create new and develop existing products based on customer needs.
Failed
The student does not understand the nature of product development in the experience business. The students are not able to use product design tools to create new and develop existing products based on customer needs.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
10 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student has completed all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. The student is able to tell a few things about oneself in Finnish comprehensively. The student recognises typical grammatic structures like possessive structure, verb types and partitive.
The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language and culture showing that by completing written tasks according to the schedule. The student is able to use the typical grammatic structures like possessive structure, verb types and partitive in simple sentences. He/she is able to cope in most common everyday situations like introducing and shopping and tell simple things about his/her day, family, spare time etc. The student is able to write brief messages (e.g. e-mail, text message, and post card) in Finnish and is able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough.
The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture, and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to his/her own. He/she can pronounce Finnish distinctively and is able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. The student is able to write brief texts in Finnish, which are mostly correct.
Minna Martikainen
Coursebook Suomen mestari 1 and teacher's material
Changed to: website Taste of Finnish http://tasteoffinnish.fi/ and teacher's own material
We will have course meetings in a classroom. In addition to that, you will get home work that you need to submit. In the end of the course, we will have an exam in oral and written skills.
We practice speaking, listening, writing and reading. Furthermore, you will get acquainted with the basics of Finnish pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
Final tests (60 % weight on the evaluation)
Home work (25 % weight on the evaluation)
Meeting participation (15 % weight on the evaluation)
Notice that the evaluation criteria below are general descriptions of different student profiles, and will be elaborated in the orientation meeting.
English
28.03.2022 - 30.05.2022
16.01.2022 - 25.03.2022
5 cr
22INF
Minna Martikainen
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Not available.
Monday 23 May oral and written test at 8.10-12.00 o'clock
Retakes: Monday 30 May at 8.15-10.00 o'clock
5 ECTs course means 5 x 27 hours of work.
Group meetings twice a week.
Home work: 6-8 hours per week (may vary individually) and active attitude towards Finnish-speaking society.
To build up one's motivation is very important: to find useful, fun and creative ways to learn, use and understand Finnish. So have Finnish as a hobby also in your free time.
Basic information of Finnish language, pronunciation, greetings, numbers, time expressions, positive and negative verb conjugation, verb types, question sentences, nationalities, simple declensions, everyday vocabulary e.g.
• How is Finnish pronounced?
• Why do I need to pay attention to how words are written?
• How to make simple statements, ask questions and answer them?
• How to write short messages in Finnish?
• What to say in situations like shopping, travelling in Finland?
• How to be polite, and build up small talk in Finnish?
Uncompleted assignments, big difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions.
The student has completed all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. The student is able to tell a few things about oneself in Finnish comprehensively. The student recognises typical grammatic structures like possessive structure, verb types and partitive.
The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language and culture showing that by completing written tasks according to the schedule. The student is able to use the typical grammatic structures like possessive structure, verb types and partitive in simple sentences. He/she is able to cope in most common everyday situations like introducing and shopping and tell simple things about his/her day, family, spare time etc. The student is able to write brief messages (e.g. e-mail, text message, and post card) in Finnish and is able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough.
The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture, and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to his/her own. He/she can pronounce Finnish distinctively and is able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. The student is able to write brief texts in Finnish, which are mostly correct.
The student is able to describe the basic principles of platform economy. The student shows good understanding of basic level digital information security in his/her work. The student can give examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models. The student can describe how data can be used in developing business operations on a basic level. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers.
The student is able to describe the basic principles of platform economy and analyze the role of platforms in business cases. The student shows good understanding of digital information security in his/her work and is able to help others in securing their information assets. The student can analyze examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models. The student can describe how data can be used in developing business operations and can give practical examples. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers and help others use the communication tools.
The student is able to describe the principles of platform economy and analyze the role of and opportunities provided by platforms in business cases (incl. their own team enterprise). The student shows good theoretical and practical understanding of digital information security in his/her work and is able to plan and implement information security practices for a team enterprise. The student can analyze examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models and analyze the effects of internet economy for the customers’ business models. The student is able to develop business processes of a team enterprise through gathering and analyzing data. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers and plan and implement new communication tools to support the teams communications and its shared situational awareness.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student is able to describe the basic principles of platform economy. The student shows good understanding of basic level digital information security in his/her work. The student can give examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models. The student can describe how data can be used in developing business operations on a basic level. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers.
The student is able to describe the basic principles of platform economy and analyze the role of platforms in business cases. The student shows good understanding of digital information security in his/her work and is able to help others in securing their information assets. The student can analyze examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models. The student can describe how data can be used in developing business operations and can give practical examples. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers and help others use the communication tools.
The student is able to describe the principles of platform economy and analyze the role of and opportunities provided by platforms in business cases (incl. their own team enterprise). The student shows good theoretical and practical understanding of digital information security in his/her work and is able to plan and implement information security practices for a team enterprise. The student can analyze examples of how internet economy has caused disruption in customer needs and business models and analyze the effects of internet economy for the customers’ business models. The student is able to develop business processes of a team enterprise through gathering and analyzing data. The student is able to use digital communication tools to communicate with the team and the customers and plan and implement new communication tools to support the teams communications and its shared situational awareness.
English
07.03.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
22INF
Hanna Saraketo
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
Student has shown that he/she knows how to make a business profitable. Student has used a variety of innovation tools when developing a sustainable business. Student has worked either as a project leader for the team or led his/her own team enterprise.
Failed
Student has no evidence to show that he knows how to make a business profitable. Student lacks entrepreneur and team member skills. Student does not know how to produce a credible business plan and relevant options to get the financing.
Taru Nurmala
English
01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
24.11.2021 - 05.01.2022
6 cr
20ENTRE
Kirjasto,informaatikko Virtuaalihenkilö, Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Tutta Tanttari
Material and tools distributed in lectures or beforehand. Articles and videos about design thinking. Material provided by the customer on the challenge to be solved.
Innovation training session. Tools and materials distributed in lectures. Teamwork to solve the customer's challenge. Individual coaching session or coaching session between the team and the coach. Lectures of other professionals. Self evaluation (Motorola) of Sprint Innovation Festival.
Student activity: attending lectures and participation in teamwork. Given and received feedback from other team members. Business partner feedback. Self-reflection. Final presentation: written output and performance. Teamcoach meetings and discussions during Sprint Innovation Festival.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 31.10.2021
2 cr
21ENTRE
Tutta Tanttari
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
to be negotiated before the course with the Proakatemia coach
2 cr = 54 hours, which means
lectures
contacting
team work
independent work.
The student does not participate in the course activities, does not interact constructively in the team; does not actively suggest, develop or test ideas in the field.
Approved: The student has actively participated in the course lectures as well as in Sprint Innovation Festival (lectures and temwork). The student has understood the challenge and set out to solve it with the team. The student is able to suggest ideas in his / her team to solve the challenge, is able to plan the testing of ideas and develop them into workable solutions. Together with the team, the student offers the customer versatile solutions.
Rejected: The student does not participate in the course activities, does not interact constructively in the team; does not actively suggest, develop or test ideas in the field.
Passed
The student knows how to find and analyze information of different markets and apply that information in the internationalization plan of a company. The student is able to build a marketing plan to achieve the goals set in the company's internationalization plan. The student is able to construct a proficient international sales organization matching the company's internationalization strategy.
Failed
The student has not shown that they are capable of finding, analyzing and applying market information for the internationalization plan of a company. They are not capable to build a marketing plan or construct international sales organization matching the company's internationalization strategy.
Taru Nurmala
Literature, seminar and learning cell advice from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions & "pajas" (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publishing, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells, and common events. Learning is connected with business projects.
Courses related to Leadership, Sales, marketing, Customers & Networks, Finance and Trade Specific competencies are mostly learned by attending seminars and learning cells and by way of literature/essays.
According to Curriculum;
- quantity in timesheet (internal HOPS) reporting hours in seminars, learning cells, team and business meetings
- reading, studying and publishing essays as agreed
- self-reflection, feedback from team and coach, and possibly from the community or customers.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2023
02.07.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 20
Taru Nurmala
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated to teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
To be agreed with your own team coach.
Seminars, learning cells and literature are related to development of own business.
No exams.
1 cr = 27 hours of students' work, which is reported in personal timesheets.
Student chooses and plans themselves when, how deeply, and in which order they learn this content.
Passed,
when quality of the learning outcomes is acceptable and the hours and essays have been reported as agreed.
Failed,
if there is lack of hours or the learning outcomes do not meet the learning objectives of the course.
The student knows the meaning of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland.
The student has good understanding of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. The student is able to reflect on basic problems within the topic area and suggest and justify his/her solutions. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practice together with others.
The student masters the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. He/She is able to analyze practical problems within the topic area and suggest and justify solutions in a comprehensive manner. The student is able to search for and suggest alternative solutions to demanding legal or regulatory cases.
Tomi Leino
Lectures, Tasks, Group and Individual work - feedback and discussions. Content, dates and material provided in the Moodle-course.
Minimum 50% attendance in studies. Contact studies 80%. Active participation during the lecture days. Tasks done according the instructions.
English
02.08.2021 - 27.02.2022
03.07.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
21ENTRE
15 - 40
Tomi Leino
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
1 cr
5 cr
0-5
5 x 27 h = 135 h
Not attending most of the lecture days, most of the tasks not done.
The student knows the meaning of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland.
The student has good understanding of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. The student is able to reflect on basic problems within the topic area and suggest and justify his/her solutions. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practice together with others.
The student masters the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. He/She is able to analyze practical problems within the topic area and suggest and justify solutions in a comprehensive manner. The student is able to search for and suggest alternative solutions to demanding legal or regulatory cases.
Passed
Student's ability to communicate in Finnish, English and other languages has improved and he/she has better understanding of different cultures. The student is able to put theory into practice by operating purposefully in the international business environment.
Failed
The student has not improved his/her Finnish, English or other language skills. The student has not been able to set targets according to the needs of the team or follow the learning plan.
Taru Nurmala
Finnish
English
01.08.2021 - 31.07.2022
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
10 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 15
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
As a team member the student is able to collaborate, plan, execute and evaluate a joint learning journey in order to bring the team closer to its targets.
Failed
The student is not able to participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of the joint learning journey.
Taru Nurmala
Essays according to the essay plan.
Learning Journey planning, implementation and reflecting.
Training sessions and dialogue.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 15
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
If necessary, needs to be agreed before the implementation of the course.
No exam, but reports possible.
This is an international course.
1 credit = 27 hours of student's work
Passed
As a team member the student is able to collaborate, plan, execute and evaluate a joint learning journey in order to bring the team closer to its targets.
Failed
The student is not able to participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of the joint learning journey.
Passed
The student understands the roles and responsibilities of a manager and leader in different contexts and is able to reflect and develop themselves as a leader. They are able to lead teams and individuals and give and get feedback in a constructive manner.
Failed
The student does not understand the roles and responsibilities of a manager and leader in different contexts and has not shown capability to reflect and develop themselves as a leader. They have not shown evidence of being able to lead teams and individuals or give/get feedback in a constructive manner.
Taru Nurmala
Literature, seminar, and learning cell advice from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions & "pajas" (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publishing, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells, and common events. Learning is connected with business projects.
Courses related to Leadership, Sales, marketing, Customers & Networks, Finance, and Trade Specific Competencies are mostly learned by attending seminars and learning cells and by way of literature/essays.
According to Curriculum;
- quantity in a timesheet (internal HOPS) reporting hours in seminars, learning cells, team and business meetings
- reading, studying, and publishing essays as agreed
- self-reflection, feedback from team and coach, and possibly from the community or customers.
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2023
02.07.2021 - 31.08.2021
3 cr
20ENTRE
15 - 20
Taru Nurmala
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated into teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
To be agreed with your own team coach.
Seminars, learning cells and literature are related to the development of own business.
No exams.
1 cr = 27 hours of students' work, which is reported in personal timesheets.
Student chooses and plans themselves when, how deeply, and in which order they learn this content.
Passed,
when the quality of the learning outcomes is acceptable and the hours and essays have been reported as agreed.
Failed,
if there is a lack of hours or the learning outcomes do not meet the learning objectives of the course.
The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyze the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student knows how to analyze the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.
The student is able to analyze the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget.
Salla Nieminen
Study material will be provided in training sessions and shared in Moodle. Students are encouraged to actively seek for information and find suitable sources for further reading. Recommendations for further reading will be shared on training sessions as well.
The course will be based on team learning and dialogue. The course consists of training sessions, exercises that are carried out independently and in groups, an essay and a portfolio. Participation in training sessions is mandatory.
In order to complete the course, the student will have to participate in training sessions, carry out the given homework or pre-tasks and submit the required exercises (group exercise, essay, portfolio) on time. The evaluation will be based on active participation and the submitted tasks.
English
07.03.2022 - 10.06.2022
16.01.2022 - 22.05.2022
5 cr
22INF
Salla Nieminen
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
An active participation is a requirement for completing the course, because training sessions and team learning are the core methods on this course.
The student will begin the practical training (in the team company) after this course, so the main objective of the course is to offer knowledge and skills that are useful both while establishing a team company and in future business life. Experts and guest lecturers will be invited and visits to existing companies will be done if possible
Essay and portfolio deadlines will be notifed on the first training session. Deadlines must be met. All other exercises and homework must be returned according to the course schedule (more information on training sessions).
Because the course is a part of an international degree programme, international aspects are present all the time. The focus on this course will be financial management in Finland and in Finnish business life, but other aspects will be taken into consideration if the group has a special need for it.
In order to complete the course, the student is required to carry out the following parts on a satisfactory level:
• training sessions (ca 48 h)
• homework and pre tasks (ca 20 h)
• group exercise (ca 20 h)
• essay (ca 12 h)
• portfolio (ca 33 h)
The course focuses on five main themes, which are discussed on the training sessions: budgeting, pricing, accounting, taxation and financial key ratios. More information about the schedule on training sessions.
Failed, if the student isn’t able to recognize the basic financial concepts and doesn’t understand how to calculate profit margins or the key financial figures. The student isn’t able to draw up a budget for the enterprise or analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can draw up a budget for the enterprise, calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student knows how to analyse the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.
The student is able to analyse the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget
The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyze the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student knows how to analyze the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.
The student is able to analyze the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget.
Salla Nieminen
Study material will be provided in training sessions and shared in Moodle. Students are encouraged to actively seek for information and find suitable sources for further reading. Recommendations for further reading will be shared on training sessions as well.
The course will be based on team learning and dialogue. The course consists of training sessions, exercises that are carried out independently and in groups, an essay and a portfolio. Participation in training sessions is mandatory.
In order to complete the course, the student will have to participate in training sessions, carry out the given homework or pre-tasks and submit the required exercises (group exercise, essay, portfolio) on time. The students will be graded on a scale from 0 to 5, and the evaluation will be based on learning process.
English
30.08.2021 - 24.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
21ENTRE
Salla Nieminen
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
An active participation is a requirement for completing the course, because training sessions and team learning are the core methods on this course.
The student will begin the practical training (in the team company) after this course, so the main objective of this course is to offer knowledge and skills that are useful both while establishing a team company and in future business life. Experts, guest lecturers and visits will be utilized if possible
Essay and portfolio deadlines will be notifed on the first training session. Deadlines must be met. All other exercises and homework must be returned according to the course schedule (more information on training sessions).
Because the course is a part of the English degree programme, international aspects are present all the time. The focus on this course will be financial management in Finland and in Finnish business life, but other aspects will be taken into consideration if the group has a special need for it.
In order to complete the course, the student is required to carry out the following parts on a satisfactory level:
• training sessions (ca 48 h)
• homework and pre tasks (ca 20 h)
• group exercise (ca 20 h)
• essay (ca 12 h)
• portfolio (ca 33 h)
The course focuses on five main themes, which are discussed on the training sessions: budgeting, pricing, accounting, taxation and financial key ratios. More information about the schedule on training sessions.
Failed, if the student isn’t able to recognize the basic financial concepts and doesn’t understand how to calculate profit margins or the key financial figures. The student isn’t able to draw up a budget for the enterprise or analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can draw up a budget for the enterprise, calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.
The student knows how to analyse the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.
The student is able to analyse the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget
Passed
The student is able to plan and implement the customer's projects of the team enterprise. She/he is able to report the successes in planning and implementation and evaluate learnings and development areas.
Failed
The student is not able to plan and implement customer projects.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2024
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student is able to plan and implement the customer's projects of the team enterprise. She/he is able to report the successes in planning and implementation and evaluate learnings and development areas.
Failed
The student is not able to plan and implement customer projects.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
10 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student has demonstrated that he/she comprehends the responsibilities and obligations of his/her team enterprise and has applied them in practice together with other team entrepreneurs. The student operates according to the chosen values.
Failed
The student knows the concepts of responsibility and ethics only superficially or is not able to apply them in practice in his/her team enterprise. The student does not operate according to the chosen values.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
Student is able to search and use the information in order to start a team enterprise. Student understands the requirements of being a team member. Student is capable of forming a team enterprise and develops the team enterprise by personal input and attendance according to a shared vision.
Failed
Student is not able to search for information in order to start an enterprise. Student is not capable of forming a team or does not understand the requirements of being a team member. Student is not able to develop the team by personal contribution and attendance.
Annikka Lepola
Literature advice from coaches, teachers, and other teampreneurs.
There are hardly any traditional lectures or exams at Proakatemia. Learning methods and environments are for example training sessions, (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing, and publishing, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells, and common events. Learning is connected with business projects. The teampreneurs are responsible of the content of the training sessions, in co-operation with their coach.
Active participation in training sessions, dialogue, reflection. Self-, peer- and coach evaluation reflecting the set goals.
English
01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
24.11.2021 - 05.01.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Kirjasto,informaatikko Virtuaalihenkilö, Annikka Lepola
Studies at Proakatemia are integrated into teampreneurs businesses. It is not possible to study separate courses of the curriculum without special arrangements.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
In general, teampreneurs participate in the training sessions of their own team enterprise. If prevented or needed for learning, it is possible to cross-pollinate in the training sessions of other teams at Proakatemia or other team academies or similar learning organizations.
If the teampreneur participates in student exchange, their training sessions are replaced with studies in the destination.
The content of the studies is connected with real-life business projects' needs.
There are no traditional exams. The team participates in Proakatemia's events i.e. Tiimidiili, sales days, 24H, and demonstrates skills and knowledge by solving real-life business cases. The coach may add or modify cases according to the needs of the team.
As the business grows and/or there are international projects, international business-related content will be learned in training sessions.
During each semester the team organizes 132 h of training sessions, and every teampreneur participates a minimum of 120 h. If prevented, it is possible to cross-pollinate.
Training sessions require also
- preparations of the sessions
- getting ready personally (pre tasks, if given)
- reflection.
Training sessions take normally 2 x 4 h per week. In addition, 40 hours of other teamwork is required.
According to the current needs of the team enterprise.
Passed
The student has actively and constructively participated in the training sessions and teamwork of their team as required (120 + 40 hours). Students know the content well enough to be able to use it in practice in their team enterprise. Their dialogue skills have improved. They operate according to the chosen values and procedures.
Failed
Lack of hours. The student knows the concepts only superficially or is not able to apply them in practice in his/her team enterprise. The student does not operate according to the chosen values and procedures.
The student knows the principles of team learning and dialogue in theory. They understand how new knowledge is being produced together. They know different kinds of business models and related tools and knows some of their strengths and weaknesses.
The students know the principles of team learning and dialogue and has tried them out in real life. they have experienced how new knowledge is produced together and they are able to evaluate their own development. They know possibilities of different business models and are able to use some related tools.
The students show their competence in team learning and dialogue in practice and in theory. As active participants, they build new knowledge in their team. They are able to put business models in practice and know how to use tools to develop them. They are able to evaluate their skills realistically.
Failed, if
The student knows the basics of team learning and dialogue only cursorily. He/she is not committed to the rules of his team and does not participate in knowledge creation. He/she knows some business models but none of their characteristics. His/her ability to use related tools is minimal.
Literature advise from coaches, teachers and other teampreneurs.
We recommend you read at least three of these or equivalent books:
Isaacs: Dialogue - The Art of thinking together
Dewey: Democracy and education
Toivanen: Friend leadership
Maurya: Running Lean
Osterwalder: Value Proposition Design
Osterwalder: Business Model Generation
Steve Blank: Customer Development
Learning methods and environments in TAMK Proakatemia combine practical work and self/team reflection. There are training sessions "pajas" (primings, dialogue, workshops, independent studying), literature, writing and publishing, expert lectures and other fact-finding, project work, seminars, learning cells and common events.
Active participation in pajas and activities - accepted by team and coach
- minimum 120 paja hours
- learning contract presentation
- business presentations
- contribution to building the learning enabling networks
Learning portfolio / paja notebook - accepted by team and coach
- learning diary = paja notebook; once a month from analog to digital summary (7.4., 10.5. and 2.6.) to share with the team and the coaches
Content creation: 10 content points - accepted by learner and coach
- details will be created together and published in Teams.
Birth giving Final Exam - accepted by team and coach and commissioner
English
07.03.2022 - 17.06.2022
07.03.2022 - 11.03.2022
8 cr
22INF
15 - 28
Hanna Saraketo, Jussi Hannunen, Miina Kivelä
The course is integrated part and exclusively for Influencers Academy students.
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
1 cr
Pass/Fail
There is a hybrid participation option for those who can not enter Finland. You need to discuss with your couches.
Several tasks require publishing individual and collective work and using social media to build a network of experts.
There are no traditional exams. You will demonstrate your knowledge and skills in various other ways, i.e. solving challenges in one day sprint. The coach/teacher will provide further details as the course goes on.
Social media networking is international/global.
1 ECTS credit point = 27 hours of student's work. Keep a record of your hours in your individual study plan.
Team learning and dialogue
Building a Learning Enabling Network (profession and influencer network)
Business models
TAMK Proakatemia community activities
Failed
The students know the concepts only superficially or are not able to apply them in practice in their team. The student does not operate according to the chosen values and procedures. They have failed on some of the required items without an acceptable replacement task (agreed with the coach).
Approved
The students have demonstrated that they comprehend the main concepts of the topic in the context of their team. They have applied them in practice together with other team entrepreneurs. The students operate according to the chosen values and procedures. They have passed all required items.
Failed
The students know the concepts only superficially or are not able to apply them in practice in their team. The student does not operate according to the chosen values and procedures. They have failed on some of the required items without an acceptable replacement task (agreed with the coach).
The student knows the principles of team learning and dialogue in theory. They understand how new knowledge is being produced together. They know different kinds of business models and related tools and knows some of their strengths and weaknesses.
The students know the principles of team learning and dialogue and has tried them out in real life. they have experienced how new knowledge is produced together and they are able to evaluate their own development. They know possibilities of different business models and are able to use some related tools.
The students show their competence in team learning and dialogue in practice and in theory. As active participants, they build new knowledge in their team. They are able to put business models in practice and know how to use tools to develop them. They are able to evaluate their skills realistically.
Failed, if
The student knows the basics of team learning and dialogue only cursorily. He/she is not committed to the rules of his team and does not participate in knowledge creation. He/she knows some business models but none of their characteristics. His/her ability to use related tools is minimal.
Timo Nevalainen
The literature and topic for the group essay will be determined in the groups. The coaches will give additional information on how to find appropriate literature if needed.
Team learning, essays, training sessions, dialogue
In order to complete the course, the student will have to participate in training sessions, carry out the given homework or pre-tasks and submit the required exercises. The students will be graded on a scale from 0 to 5, and the evaluation will be based on participation and learning process.
English
25.08.2021 - 24.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
8 cr
21ENTRE
15 - 21
Toni Lehtimäki, Timo Nevalainen, Salla Nieminen
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
To be negotiated with the coaches before the course starts
The course will include a lot of practical hands on learning and the themes discussed during the course will be taken into practice the following spring semester.
No traditional exams; see assessment critereria
The course is a part of the English study programme, so international aspects are always present.
1 cr = 27 h of student's work
The student knows the basics of team learning and dialogue only cursorily. He/she is not committed to the rules of his team and does not participate in knowledge creation. He/she knows some business models but none of their characteristics. His/her ability to use related tools is minimal.
The student knows the principles of team learning and dialogue in theory. They understand how new knowledge is being produced together. They know different kinds of business models and related tools and knows some of their strengths and weaknesses.
The students know the principles of team learning and dialogue and has tried them out in real life. they have experienced how new knowledge is produced together and they are able to evaluate their own development. They know possibilities of different business models and are able to use some related tools.
The students show their competence in team learning and dialogue in practice and in theory. As active participants, they build new knowledge in their team. They are able to put business models in practice and know how to use tools to develop them. They are able to evaluate their skills realistically.
Passed
Student manages to build a customer network, which consists of potential as well as existing customers. Student uses the suitable customer relation management system for not only maintaining but also developing purposes for team enterprise. Student has good project management skills.
Failed
Student is not able create a customer network. Student is not able to use the customer relationship management system for team development purposes. Student lacks the project management skills.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
6 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student can communicate via simple messages in spoken English and Finnish and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content in English. The student is able to communicate in bilingual entrepreneurship environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities. The student knows the most common, reliable information sources for their study needs.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas. The student is skilled in information search.
The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business and develop internal and external communications strategies very well. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures.
The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. They are open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, as well as level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively. The student has excellent information searching skills.
The student has not demonstrated entrepreneurship related communication competences. The student is not able to find valid information from TAMK sources.
Emmanuel Abruquah
Finnish
English
22.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
4 cr
22ENTRE
Emmanuel Abruquah, Salla Nieminen
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student has the knowledge in theory and in practice to innovate new products and business models.
Failed
The student cannot innovate, and does not understand how to develop new products or business models in theory or in practice.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student is able to understand the economic analyses in order to manage the business of an enterprise including planning cash flow, profitability and taxation.
Failed
The student is not able to understand the economic analyses in order to manage the business of an enterprise.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student knows via theory and practice the concepts and nature of product development in the experience business and is able to use product design tools to create new and develop existing products based on customer needs.
Failed
The student does not understand the nature of product development in the experience business. The students are not able to use product design tools to create new and develop existing products based on customer needs.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
16.01.2022 - 23.02.2022
2 cr
22INF
Cristian Burr Raty
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student knows how to find and analyze information of different markets and apply that information in the internationalization plan of a company. The student is able to build a marketing plan to achieve the goals set in the company's internationalization plan. The student is able to construct a proficient international sales organization matching the company's internationalization strategy.
Failed
The student has not shown that they are capable of finding, analyzing and applying market information for the internationalization plan of a company. They are not capable to build a marketing plan or construct international sales organization matching the company's internationalization strategy.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student knows the meaning of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland.
The student has good understanding of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. The student is able to reflect on basic problems within the topic area and suggest and justify his/her solutions. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practice together with others.
The student masters the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. He/She is able to analyze practical problems within the topic area and suggest and justify solutions in a comprehensive manner. The student is able to search for and suggest alternative solutions to demanding legal or regulatory cases.
Will be communicated later.
Lectures and seminars
Group work
Independent study
Will be communicated later.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
22INF
Tero Poutala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Will be communicated later.
5 ECTS = 135 hours.
A student does not meet the learning objectives for the grade 1.
A student knows the meaning of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland.
A student has good understanding of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. The student is able to reflect on basic problems within the topic area and suggest and justify his/her solutions. A student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practice together with others.
A student masters the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. He/She is able to analyze practical problems within the topic area and suggest and justify solutions in a comprehensive manner. A student is able to search for and suggest alternative solutions to demanding legal or regulatory cases.
Passed
Student's ability to communicate in Finnish, English and other languages has improved and he/she has better understanding of different cultures. The student is able to put theory into practice by operating purposefully in the international business environment.
Failed
The student has not improved his/her Finnish, English or other language skills. The student has not been able to set targets according to the needs of the team or follow the learning plan.
Taru Nurmala
Finnish
English
01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
10 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
As a team member the student is able to collaborate, plan, execute and evaluate a joint learning journey in order to bring the team closer to its targets.
Failed
The student is not able to participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of the joint learning journey.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
As a team member the student is able to collaborate, plan, execute and evaluate a joint learning journey in order to bring the team closer to its targets.
Failed
The student is not able to participate in the planning, execution and evaluation of the joint learning journey.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student shows via theory and practice that as a team entrepreneur the student has the needed expertise in the specialized line of business.
Failed
The student shows no credible evidence that they have the needed expertise in the specialized line of business.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student is able to plan and implement the customer's projects of the team enterprise. She/he is able to report the successes in planning and implementation and evaluate learnings and development areas.
Failed
The student is not able to plan and implement customer projects.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
The student is able to plan and implement the customer's projects of the team enterprise. She/he is able to report the successes in planning and implementation and evaluate learnings and development areas.
Failed
The student is not able to plan and implement customer projects.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2024
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
10 cr
21ENTRE
Annikka Lepola
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Passed
Student is able to run the team enterprise profitably according to the business plan. Student is able to analyze the team enterprise as well as him/herself as an entrepreneur. Student knows the ways of funding the business.
Failed
Student does not know how to run the business profitably according to the business plan. Student is not able to analyze the team enterprise either from team or personal perspective. Student does not understand the ways of funding the business.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
6 cr
20ENTRE
Taru Nurmala
Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership (Proacademy)
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Bachelor of Business Administration, EQF 6
General admission criteria, see TAMK’s websites.
It is possible for students to have their prior competences recognised.
Completion of Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership curriculum studies and achievement of related competence objectives.
The degree is a Bachelor's Degree -level professional higher education degree.
The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and other competences.
The basis for the values of the education lay in building and strengthening an entrepreneurial attitude, communicational skills and continuously developing competence and knowledge of the team and oneself. These values are in line with and concretize the common values of Tampere University of Applied Sciences: sense of community, respect for the individual and individual differences, sustainable development and appreciation of expertise and entrepreneurship.
Proakatemia offers the possibility for team entrepreneurship, international work and unique networks. The value path of Proakatemia, trust, boldness, actions, learning and success, describes the learning process.
Important learning methods at Proakatemia are dialogue, reading professional literature and producing essays, seminars, innovation tasks and customer projects. Therefore the studies at Proakatemia require active participation and presence during all semesters (in total for 3,5 years). Especially, commitment to work in the team enterprise during the studies is required.
The students at Proakatemia have a strong network and will be regularly supported, and in case of any problems helped by their coach, tutors, student counsellors, (foreign) student ambassadors, study secretaries, etc.
Studies include:
• Basic and Professional Studies (150 ECTS credit points)
• Free-Choice Studies (15 ECTS credit points),
• International Practical Training (30 ECTS credit points)
• Bachelor’s Thesis (15 ECTS credit points)
About 40 % of the graduates continue as entrepreneurs, and the rest find employment in diverse tasks in the working life. The interests discovered during the studies guide their career choices. In many cases, the graduates find employment through the contacts acquired during the studies.
After BBA graduation, you will be eligible to apply for a Master's degree programme in Finland or abroad.
TAMK School of Business and Services also runs further studies in an internationally competitive, English-taught Master's degree programme in International Business Management and Master's degree programme in Educational Leadership. To apply for a University of Applied Sciences Master's programme you must have two years of work experience from the field after your BBA graduation.
Assessment of study performances is based on TAMK assessment criteria.
The detailed assessment criteria can be found in course implementation plans. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with students at the beginning of each course.
Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.
Day time studies. Team enterprise is the learning environment in this Degree Program, so the studies require commitment to the objectives of the team enterprise.
The Ministry of Education and Culture’s definitions of policy and TAMK’s strategy have been considered in the curriculum.
The Degree Programme will be continuously developed based on the feedback from the students and employers.