Professional Skill BootCamp (MSB001)

At the start of the master’s program, students will have an opportunity to attend a BootCamp. During the BootCamp, students will participate in sessions designed to set them up for successful completion of their master’s degree and learn essential skills for today’s work life—how to negotiate like a professional, and how to bring the best out of teams. Students earn a certificate for completed BootCamp that will be attached to the transcript.


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

MSB001

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

1

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Content

Topics covered during the BootCamp week include:

Social and emotional topics

  • Negotiation skills
  • Teamwork skills

Learning outcome

On completion of this course, you will have been introduced to the theory and practice several business functions and responsibilities, and should meet the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe factors that affect communication, collaboration, and processes in teamwork
  • Compare different approaches to negotiation
  • Discuss the essential conditions to establish a successful team
  • Identify different leadership styles and how they can affect team performance
  • Describe techniques to manage group dynamics and conflict

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

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Participation 1/1 2 Days Passed / Not Passed

The following conditions must meet to pass the course:
• Attend the two sessions
• Complete and pass session assignments.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Study Program Director:

Ingeborg Foldøy Solli

Open for

Business Administration - Master of Science

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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