Course
Social, Emotional and Professional Skill BootCamp (MSB001)
In the start of the master’s program, students will attend a week-long BootCamp (in week 34). The BootCamp is mandatory for all students starting in any of the master’s degree programs at the UiS Business School. During the BootCamp, students will participate in a program designed to set them up for a successful completion of their master’s degree and learn skills necessary both during their studies and in work life. Amongst others, students will learn negotiation skills, how to work in teams and provide feedback to each other, and how to write an academic text. In addition, there will be some study program specific topics.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2023-2024. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
MSB001
Vekting (stp)
0
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
1
Vurderingssemester
Autumn
Content
The following topics are covered during the BootCamp-week:
Social and emotional topics
- Teamwork
- Feedback
- Negotiation
Professional topics
- Academic writing
- Refresh of necessary pre-requisite knowledge
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 ways to use feedback to enhance performance
- Describe techniques to manage group dynamics and conflict
- Recognize professional pre-requisite knowledge for the study program
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