1. Introduction

The Importance and Objectives of Professional Practice

The College of Polytechnics Jihlava (hereinafter referred to as "VŠPJ") is a public non-university college that places great emphasis on cooperation with the application sphere. A mandatory part of the curricula of all accredited bachelor's degree programmes is long-term professional practice, which distinguishes The College of Polytechnics Jihlava from other university-type higher education institutions. The objective of the professional practice is to enable students to verify the knowledge and skills acquired through the study of individual subjects of the respective field of study during practical activities in specific situations within entities of both the business and public sectors. The opportunity to practice theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting and gain work experience during their studies provides students with a unique opportunity to increase their chances for future employment in the labour market. Students who demonstrate good knowledge, skills, moral qualities, and an active approach to performing work tasks during their professional practice may even obtain permanent employment in the given organisation after completing their studies at The College of Polytechnics Jihlava.

The Significance of the Bachelor's Thesis in Connection with Professional Practice

One of the objectives of the successful completion of the professional practice is the development of a bachelor's thesis on a topic agreed upon with the practice provider. The topic of the bachelor's thesis should be based on problems that the organisation addresses in the workplaces where the students perform their practice. Through daily contact with the employees of the organisation where the students conduct their professional practice, it is possible to obtain a number of essential sources, data, and information for the development of, in particular, the practical part of the bachelor's thesis. Such a full-fledged completion of professional practice combined with the preparation of a bachelor's thesis significantly complements and enriches the students' knowledge and skills acquired through theoretical study. Ultimately, this greatly assists students in successfully completing their studies at The College of Polytechnics Jihlava and achieving better placement in the labour market.