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Teaching Methodology
FINE follows the
British methodology of study and
research, while it thoroughly promotes cooperation between the students
and the academic staff. The British educational system requires
attendance, systematic work in the laboratories, compulsory submission
of assignments and examinations for each subject, frequent use of the
library.
Students at FINE
enjoy the
advantages of a unique combination: the international recognized
quality and credibility of the British higher education with the
parallel investigation and analysis of the Romanian environment. FINE
attracts is excellent and highly motivated students due to the high
caliber of its academic staff. All our lecturers, British, Americans
and Romanians, have postgraduate qualifications and a solid background
in teaching and posses professional experience. They are always
available to guide students along the right path and provide them with
every assistance to secure successful results.
The teaching staff is
always willing to discuss any
matter with the students. The students can have support outside formal
class hours by arranging a meeting with lecturers. Whilst students are
on the course, it is important that they are able to get the advice and
help for academic or personal problems. A Personal Tutor is assigned to
each student and will be available to discuss with students their
progress.
FINE successfully
uses small groups of students from
different backgrounds, led by senior academic staff, to produce an
interactive, peer group learning experience. This learning is further
enhanced by assessment based on the students' ability to apply their
new knowledge to their own and other organisations problems.
Students are expected
to :
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Participate and learn how to manage change
• Develop
their individual learning skills and styles
• Focus on
their work practices and link
theories and concepts to organizational, managerial and professional
activities in the business environment
• Analyze
organizational and managerial problems in light of relevant theories
and concepts
•
Competently handle case studies and other practical learning situations
FINE employs a number
of different teaching methods
and techniques to ensure that participants gain maximum benefits. The
main methods employed are:
• Teaching
combined with questions and comments from participants .
New
theories and techniques are outlined and then discussed and explored,
drawing on the experiences of the participants attending.
• Group
exercises: the
participants have the opportunity to analyse business situations and
explore solutions co-operatively. Group exercises also encourage the
development of interpersonal, team, influencing and presentation
skills.
• Simulation:
this type of
activity normally takes place in a group context and is designed to
enable participants to try out new skills and techniques in a
controlled classroom environment. Participants have the opportunity to
apply theory to real business situations.
• Case
Studies: the use of
case studies allows participants to analyse the context and drivers
behind a real business situation for which they can devise appropriate
solutions. Participants can also develop their interpersonal, team and
presentation skills.
For each subject, a
main textbook is recommended to
students and furthermore they are given supplementary bibliography,
necessary for their coursework. Moreover, the essays assigned to each
student require the additional use of books and journals. Students,
therefore, are required to spend time studying and researching in the
library.
All
students are registered with the
University of Wales in Britain and have equal opportunities with
British students. It is also possible -at the discretion of the
respective validating body- for students to transfer module credits
successfully completed and continue their studies to any British
University . All degrees are awarded directly by the University of
Wales . With their registration, the students receive a
student's handbook, which includes FINE's and University of Wales
regulations.
This degree is
validated and awarded by the
University of Wales , UK . For further details regarding the University
and its validation services, please log on to
www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email at validation@wales.ac.uk
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