Course: Career Development and Professional Communication credits: 5

Course code
LBVB26CDC1C
Name
Career Development and Professional Communication
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
D.J. Nieborg
Modes of delivery
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Other assessment - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

PLO3: Relationship Management 

In this course, students deliver a service for the community. Students will apply knowledge of business etiquette and interpersonal skills to secure a community service role and complete the service while collaborating effectively with individuals from diverse roles, disciplines, and cultures. 


Learning Line: Global mindset and professional development 

CLO1: Students can reflect on their collaboration with people from different backgrounds and reflect on their personal growth. 


PLO4: Self-Management 

In this course, while completing the community service role, students apply their planning and organization skills, and self-motivation skills, to go through the process of job solicitation, task execution and acquisition of feedback in a protected environment with a reflection moment at the end of the service. Students will also work on their personal branding by creating products for personal presentation in the job market.  


Learning Line: Global mindset and professional development 

CLO1: Students can create professional products for personal presentations in the job market. 

CLO2: Students can communicate professionally, digitally and live, verbal and non-verbal and reflect on their professional development. 


 

Content

This course allows students to continue working on their professional skills development. The students engage in community service and build a professional presence in a global business environment with the aim of securing a suitable internship. The course aligns with SDG4 (Quality Education) by facilitating skills for personal growth and employability.