Academic year 2019 - 2020

• Academic English LB00BF84-3005 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBE19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will improve their oral and written communication skills and academic vocabulary. In written communication, the focus will be on academic writing and in oral communication, formal English language usage.

  Course contents

  Features of academic writing
  Academic style
  Avoiding plagiarism: references and quotations
  Functions of academic writing: reporting, presenting an argument, summarising, paraphrasing
  Genres: reflective writing, reports, case studies
  Academic presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write an academic report that follows the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and multiple sources that are cited and referenced correctly. The student has an extensive academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate fluently in both writing and speaking while demonstrating an awareness of formal academic style.

  Good

  The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some minor errors might occur. The student can write a report that follows the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using quite versatile vocabulary and using some sources that are mainly cited and referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in both writing and speaking.

  Satisfactory

  The student can recognise and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of academic writing and some basic grammar errors can occur. The student can write a basically understandable and coherent essay/report with appropriate content and basic academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in basic academic situations (such as team/group discussions, presentations).

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBE19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Academic Finnish KBBC019-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to compile an accurate, carefully written and logical thesis in Finnish as well as an accurately written maturity test.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The course must be accomplished in conjunction with the thesis

  Course contents

  Meaning and syntax
  Accuracy and proof-reading, textual analysis
  Instructions for compiling a text and the maturity test

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Students perform all written assignments faultlessly and can produce a good thesis text.

  Good

  Students participate actively in developing their written communication competence and can compile a faultless academic text.

  Satisfactory

  Students will recognize the main grammatical features and punctuation of academic Finnish and can produce a good, straightforward academic text.

  Further information

  For Finnish Students

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuula Rajander

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Tuula Rajander

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Advanced Project in Integrated Marketing Communication LB00BI08-3002 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to use, compare and apply different marketing communication tools and channels. They learn to adapt theoretical approach into a realistic projects given by an external client/organisation.

  Course contents

  Learning project in accordance with the Proactive UAS strategy linked to developing a part of a client’s marketing communication. The RDI project is connected with the Integrated Marketing Communications course.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students use, compare and apply the central content, elements and basic content acquired from marketing professional studies. The use of these concepts and terminology in their project documentation is varied, based on expertise and well justified.
  The students are able to combine and apply previously acquired marketing competence effectively. The project plan demonstrates critical evaluation skills, the ability to cooperate with the client and to take future challenges into account. The objectives of the projects are achieved with initiative and independently.

  Good

  Students are able to describe and explain the central content and basic concepts of marketing acquired during professional studies and can apply and use such concepts consistently and logically in their project documentation.
  Students are able to use and apply marketing development methods that best suit the client/organization. They work independently during the project and can consistently justify their solutions.

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to name, understand and partially use the central content and basic concepts acquired during professional studies. The learning project as a whole is merely at the descriptive stage and the overall planning lacks substance in places.
  The students are able to select appropriate methods to develop a part of marketing. Knowledge and competence from previous learning is partially applied. The students still require supervision.

  Further information

  MaaritVuo 15.5. (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Advanced Project in Services Marketing KBPA007-3006 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to plan and implement practical tasks associated with services marketing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basic studies

  Course contents

  Learning project in accordance with the Proactive UAS strategy linked to developing a part of a client’s marketing. The RDI project is connected with the Services Marketing course.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students use, compare and apply the central content, elements and basic content acquired from marketing professional studies. The use of these concepts and terminology in their project documentation is varied, based on expertise and well justified.

  Good

  Students are able to describe and explain the central content and basic concepts of marketing acquired during professional studies and can apply and use such concepts consistently and logically in their project documentation.
  Students are able to use and apply marketing development methods that best suit the client/organization. They work independently during the project and can consistently justify their solutions.

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to name, understand and partially use the central content and basic concepts acquired during professional studies. The learning project as a whole is merely at the descriptive stage and the overall planning lacks substance in places.
  The students are able to select appropriate methods to develop a part of marketing. Knowledge and competence from previous learning is partially applied. The students still require supervision.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Brand Strategies and Digital Campaigns LB00BI06-3002 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course develops a deeper understanding of Brand Strategies and Digital Marketing from both a theoretical and a practical perspective.
  
  Students will enhance and develop their skills in planning, analyzing, developing and managing key marketing mix element strategies for in-depth knowledge of brand strategies and management as well as managing digital campaigns.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Marketing

  Course contents

  Brand management, brand identity, brand promise, brand equity and the brand building process and models.
  
  Current trends, megatrends and best practises in digital marketing. Brand-creation and brand-building. Developing successful digital campaigns Measuring success and learning how to leverage data and how to measure the success of digital campaigns in terms of brand awareness, association, engagement and ROI.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Students use the right basic concepts extensively and in a variety of ways and provide an excellent description of the concept and / or key elements of the key concepts taught in the course.Students have the ability to apply concepts and knowledge gained from prior courses in practice / given assignments / in objectives independently and pro-actively.

  Good

  Students use the right basic concepts consistently and provide the terminology and key elements of the concepts taught. Students have the ability to provide a good description and the key elements of the concepts and to justify and reason the choice and application of specific concepts.

  Satisfactory

  Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts introduced in the course and have the basic ability to apply and implement the concepts learned. Have the ability to provide a basic description of the concept and / or key elements of the key concepts taught in the course.

  Further information

  Learning Methods: Lectures, assignments, discussions and case studies
  Bibliography: to be announced in the course progression plan
  Assessment Methods:Class participation, individual and group assignments

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Business English LB00BF86-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will acquire business communication skills using standard English for business correspondence, meetings and negotiations, company presentations, job applications and interviews.

  Course contents

  Informal and standard/formal English in working life
  Application, CV, job interviews
  Presentation skills:Meetings and negotiations, company presentations
  Describing business trends
  The purchasing process
  Inquiries, quotations
  Orders and order confirmations
  Collection letters
  Complaints
  Memos

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student can create accurate business documentation using varied and appropriate English vocabulary.
  The student has an extensive business vocabulary.
  The student is able to communicate fluently using standard English (speaking and writing).

  Good

  The student can create fairly accurate business documentation using quite versatile and appropriate vocabulary.
  The student has a fairly good command of business vocabulary.
  The student is able to communicate fairly fluently using standard English (speaking and writing) although some errors in grammatical usage may occur.

  Satisfactory

  The student can create basically understandable and coherent business documentation with appropriate content and basic business vocabulary.
  The student is able to communicate so as to be understood in basic business situations in both speaking and writing.

  Further information

  Small group teaching

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Business Law LB00BH93-3003 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course will provide students with a general knowledge of the legal framework of business operations with special focus on contract and trade laws. Apart from dealing with current legal rules and regulations affecting business operations students will be exposed to new developments and trends of legal environments of business.

  Course contents

  Legal systems
  Contract law
  International trade contracts
  Business law
  Labour Law

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students demonstrate an ability to use professional terminology in a controlled manner and base their decisions on customer needs and using an extended knowledge base. They demonstrate the ability to assess the requirements and consequences of their own activities systematically. The students demonstrate the ability to create a good working atmosphere in their group.

  Good

  Students can demonstrate their ability to perceive the links between central and appropriate professional concepts and can base decision-making using the field's knowledge base. They are able to distinguish between the requirements and consequences of their operations and participate in the group's activities.

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (2-1):
  The students will demonstrate their ability to use central and appropriate professional concepts and to make choices founded on knowledge in their field. They can recognize the requirements and consequences of their own operations and participate in the activities of the group.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sami Malm

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Malm

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Business Mathematics KBBM012-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  To provide students with a sound command of business mathematics skills and the ability to apply them in different areas of business life

  Course contents

  Review of the basic mathematical operations needed in business mathematics
  Percentage calculations
  Index numbers
  Simple interest calculation and its applications
  Compound interest calculations and its applications
  Credit and loans
  Investments

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Approximately 90-100 % of maximum points in exam.

  Good

  Approximately 66-90 % of maximum points in exam Students know how to apply calculation principles to basic cases.

  Satisfactory

  Approximately 50-65 % of maximum points in exam; Students know how to calculate basic calculations.

  Further information

  ok. Simo ja Ari 10.5.2016 (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ari Teirilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ari Teirilä

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Business Operations LB00BL31-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will adopt an entrepreneurial attitude, learn to understand fundamental business concepts and processes and the significance of business operations in society. The students will also be able to describe the basic functions of a company and understand the basics of running a profitable business.

  Course contents

  The significance of business operations in society
  External and internal entrepreneurship
  Business concept and idea
  Basic business model and processes
  Stakeholders and networking
  Company forms
  Marketing and customer oriented working methods
  Business profitability

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Excellent (5)
  The students are able to use business concepts extensively and combine them.
  The students are able to analyse, compare, and critically assess their own business competence and business practices using acquired knowledge. They can work as a group advancing and developing the group's activities.

  Good

  The students are able to describe and give reasons for business and entrepreneurial practices. They are able to work independently according to existing knowledge and guidelines and can apply business methods and models in business operations. The students are able to work as group to achieve common goals and to justify their activities according to professional ethical principles.

  Satisfactory

  The students are able to define and use fundamental business concepts in accordance with professional ethical principles.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sami Malm

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Malm, Janus Pitkänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Customer Experience and Sales Management LB00BI07-3002 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The aim of this course is to develope an understanding of the selling and sales management process from theoretical viewpoints. Students understand the role of sales and successful customer experience in marketing. The second aspect of the course deals with sales negotiation situations in the business environment.

  Course contents

  Sales in marketing
  Sales environment and settings
  Negotiation skills and strategies
  Negotiation process
  Sales management and control
  Customer experience and designing it

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student uses the right basic concept in a versatile and broad manner as well as provides excellent description of key elements of the key concepts taught in the course.
  Has an ability to apply concepts and knowledge of selling process and customer experience in practice.

  Good

  Student uses the right basic concept consistently and provides the terminology and key elements in the concepts taught.
  Has an ability to analyse stages in selling process and to evaluate components of customer experience.

  Satisfactory

  Student demonstrates basic understanding of concepts introduced in the course and ability to apply and implement the concepts learned in the course.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  John Wideman

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  John Wideman

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Economics KBBO007-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The objective of this course is to lay down the foundations of economic rational thinking, and to help students understand micro and macroeconomic phenomena. The course introduces the basic principles of microeconomics, which include the nature and method of economics, market interaction, consumer choice, output, market structures, and resource allocation. In macroeconomics, the objective is to increase students’ knowledge and broaden their economic view to the national level, by understanding the relationships between several macroeconomic phenomena and the macroeconomic analytical tools to interpret these relationships and predict economic consequences of fiscal and monetary policies also at the international level.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Business Operations

  Course contents

  Basic principles and assumptions.
  Factors of production and Economic growth
  Consumer choice
  Market interaction (supply and demand model)
  Firm´s output decision, and the market structure.
  Government, Tax, and welfare economics
  Factor market
  National accounts
  Determination of national outputs
  Money
  Economic policies
  International economics

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students demonstrate an ability to use professional terminology in a controlled manner and base their decisions on customer needs and using an extended knowledge base. They demonstrate the ability to assess the requirements and consequences of their own activities systematically. The students demonstrate the ability to create a good working atmosphere in their group.

  Good

  Students can demonstrate their ability to perceive the links between central and appropriate professional concepts and can base decision-making using the field's knowledge base. They are able to distinguish between the requirements and consequences of their operations and participate in the group's activities.

  Satisfactory

  The students will demonstrate their ability to use central and appropriate professional concepts and to make choices founded on knowledge in their field. They can recognize the requirements and consequences of their own operations and participate in the activities of the group.

  Further information

  ok sm (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sami Malm

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Malm, Päivi Auno

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

• Financial Accounting and Analysis LB00BI03-3002 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course will provide an introduction to financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. Students will be acquainted with financial analysis, its techniques and usage in evaluating companies´ financial performance and position

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Business Operations.

  Course contents

  The role of financial accounting, and usage of financial statement.
  The accounting cycle and double-entry bookkeeping.
  Entries, adjustments and the preparation of financial statements.
  Financial analysis and the use of ratios and other techniques to interpret business performance from financial statements.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to draw conclusions about a company's financial situation using key figures based on information in the financial statement. The students are able to use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and can assess them critically while working to develop the work of their team/group and to create team spirit.

  Good

  Good (3-4): The students are proficient in the basic principles of bookkeeping and financial statements. They are able to interpret key figures based on financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models independently in their work and engage in activity to achieve common goals in groups and teams.

  Satisfactory

  Assessment (1-2): The students are able to recognize the importance of bookkeeping and financial statements in corporate financial monitoring. They are able to calculate key figures for financial statements. The students use bookkeeping techniques and models under supervision and are able to work in groups.

  Further information

  Ok, Raija J (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Eija Pekkonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Pekkonen, Raija Jormakka

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Finnish for Foreigners 3 KBBC017-3006 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student will develop his/her ability to operate in a Finnish communication environment.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Finnish for Foreigners I and II

  Course contents

  Language skills needed in studying and working in Finnish environment.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student can communicate successfully in Finnish when visiting public agencies and offices. He/she is able to take part in conversations about familiar topics. Student knows some set phrases. He/she understands the main idea and some details in longer Texts like menus, advertisements, time tables and emails. Student is able to infer the meaning of unknown word from the context. He/she can write a short description about events and experiences.

  Good

  Student can follow simple conversation about topics, that are close to him/her. He/she understands the core content of short messages like proclamations or instructions. Student can describe his/her surroundings shortly and gets along in everyday service situations. Student understands short written news and operating directions. He/she is able to find single information in a two chapter text. Student writes short notes and list like descriptions about own experiences.

  Satisfactory

  Student can recognize the Topic of simple conversations. He/she can express him-/herself in everyday service situations. Student is able to understand short notes and instructions well. Student can find answers to questions in short texts. He/she manages basic vocabulary and phrases and can write short texts about concrete needs.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuula Rajander

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodle-material
  Other material, that teacher provides

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Face to face -teaching, practices, independent study, group work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Written and oral exam, continuing evaluation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S
  • LBE18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Tuula Rajander

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0 - 5

  Exam schedule

  Written exam week 49
  Oral exam week 50

  Students use of time and load

  5 cr = 135 hours of student's own work. 26 hours of classroom work and 109 hours of student't independet work.

  Content periodicity

  week 36: Level test, revision
  week 37: Cases + in town, guiding
  week 38: Cases + in town, guiding
  week 39: Cases + hobbies
  week 40: Imperative + surprise topic
  week 41: Imperative + surprise topic
  weeks 42 – 43: Independent work
  weeks 44: Tenses + professions, working life
  week 45 Imperfect + job application
  week 46 Imperfect + job interviews
  week 47: Revision
  week 48:Exam (written)
  week 49: Exam (oral)
  week 50: Feedback

• Finnish for exchange students KB00BD11-3001 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  3 credits  (EXCHANGE15S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to understand day to day basic Finnish, communicate in simple service situations and read signs and advertisements. They will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture. (not translated)

  Course contents

  Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
  Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student can answer questions about his/her everyday life. He/she understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language. (not translated)

  Good

  Student can answer questions in short phrases. He/she can read short Texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers. (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Rea Stricker

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Materia provided by teacher in Moodle

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons, Group work, flipped classroom, independent study, excursions

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation during lessons, exam week 49

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • EXCHANGE15S

  Teacher(s)

  Rea Stricker, Tuula Rajander

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  Week 49

  Students use of time and load

  80 hours; 26 contact lessons, 54 independent study

  Content periodicity

  Wk 37 Introduction, basic phrases, greetings
  Wk 38 Numbers, time
  Wk 39 Kajaani – past and present; International week
  Wk 40 Shopping ; food and drinks
  Wk 41 City services
  Wk 42 Self study week
  Wk 44 Traveling
  Wk 45 Asking for direction
  Wk 46 All year round; time, describing
  Wk 47 Presentations
  Wk 48 Review
  Wk 49 Exam
  Wk 50 Feedback
  Feedback

• Fundamentals of Management LB00BI02-3005 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course introduces the participants to organization and management from an individual, group and organizational perspective, with the focus on human behavior, organizational structures and processes. It also helps to understand the basic concepts and theories of management while exploring the manager's operational role in an organizations and gain insights into the manager's responsibility in planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling within the workplace.

  Course contents

  Managers and the environment
  Strategizing
  Organization Architecture and Control System
  Effective Leadership
  Ethics and Social Responsibilities

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The participant uses the right basic concept in a versatile and broad manner as well as provides excellent description of key elements of the key concepts taught in the course.
  The participant has an ability to apply concepts in practice independently, confidently and pro-actively.

  Good

  The participant uses the right basic concept consistently and provides the terminology and key elements in the concepts taught.
  The participant has an ability to justify and reason the choice and application of specific concepts.

  Satisfactory

  The participant demonstrates basic understanding of concepts introduced in the course and ability to apply and implement the concepts learned in the course.

  Further information

  Literature: Textbooks and journal articles.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• ICT and Business Applications LB00BI29-3003 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students should be able to select and use appropriate software to perform various business functions.
  Students should be able to design appropriate formats for presenting data for different purposes and for a variety of business functions, e.g. word-processed documents, PowerPoint presentations and spreadsheet documents.
  Students should be able to use Collaboration Tools for Teamwork and small Projects

  Course contents

  Introduction to Business Applications and Data Security
  Basic functions of word processor software (MS Word)
  Presentation graphics (MS Power Point)
  Spreadsheets: sheets, formulas, functions and graphics (MS Excel)
  Introduction to Collaboration Tools for Teamwork and small Projects

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Students can solve demanding business problems using office applications, 90–100% of maximum points in exam.

  Good

  Students can use computers and toolkit programs in many different ways for communication, presentation and calculation work, approximately 66-90 % of maximum points in exam.

  Satisfactory

  Students can use computers for basic tasks, approximately 50-65 % of maximum points in exam.

  Further information

  Liisa / Päivi K. 18.5.2016 (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Innovative Service Strategies LB00BI05-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to plan, evaluate and execute different service strategies. They understand the service business where service forms the basis of value creation. It is intended that the students will be able to identify the different processes and development requirements associated with services. They will be familiar with the special features of services marketing and understand the importance of customer satisfaction and customer relations thinking as a part of profitable business operations. The students will also embrace the importance of service and the customer experience and build their competence in developing anticipatory service based customer interaction. The course participants will learn to implement service design in practice and how to utilize customer insight in the service development process. Through this course, participants will learn to implement service design into practice d how to enhance the customer insight in service development process.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year marketing studies

  Course contents

  Services, service production and commercialisation
  Services marketing and service networks
  Service quality
  Service innovations and service business development
  Service strategies
  Service design
  Customer insight in service development
  User-oriented innovation process

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student has a professional understanding of service design theories and terminology, and is able to apply them in practice.
  The student demonstrate pro-active and innovative approach in planning and evaluating different service strategies.
  The student is able to manage service development process with good results.

  Good

  The student has a professional understanding of service design theories and terminology. The student demonstrate independent and innovative approach in planning and evaluating service strategies. The student is able to take part in the service development process.

  Satisfactory

  The student is somewhat familiar with service design theories and has a basic command of the terminology.
  The student knows how to develop services processes.

  Further information

  MaaritVuo 25.5. (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Integrated Marketing Communication in Digital Environment LB00BI04-3002 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the strategic nature of marketing communications and learns to identify different functions of marketing communications, communications' effects on consumers, and understands the marketing communications planning process. The student is able to plan marketing communications and student can critically evaluate ethical concerns related to marketing communications

  Course contents

  Concept of integrated marketing communications
  Different perspectives to IMC and the theoretical views influencing those
  Strategic role and planning process of integrated marketing communications
  The role of advertising and media choice
  The role of sales promotion, public relations and networks and event management
  Ethical and social responsibilities in marketing communications

  Further information

  Grading 1-5
  
  Traditional marketing communication, 2,5 cr
  Digital marketing communication, 2,5 cr

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S
  • LBE18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Intercultural Communications LB00BL32-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process. The students will gain an overview of theoretical concepts related to working in multicultural teams.

  Course contents

  What is culture?
  Cultural dimensions
  Intercultural communication
  Cultural clashes, culture shock, stereotypes, prejudices
  Cultural identity
  Language and culture, non-verbal communication
  The theory and practice of multicultural team-work

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands well speech relating to the field and rather well if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses versatile structures correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates clearly.
  The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

  Good

  The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items within limits.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands most of the speech relating to the field; and to some extent if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses fewer structures but generally correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates rather clearly.
  The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above items only to a very limited extent.
  The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands speech relating to the field somehow; in case the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent understanding is rather poor.
  The student uses basic structures, though mostly right, if more advanced structures are used makes several errors in them.
  The student pronounces somewhat understandably but often articulates unclearly.
  The student gives rather poorly structured and organised presentations.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Jaana Härkönen, Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• International Management KBPI021-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Conducting business in the international environment can be challenging. This course aims to provide participants with a general understanding of the various management practices which a business manager should consider in the international context, with a special emphasis on issues related to cultural diversification. The course is built around questions faced by companies wishing to do business in a global marketplace.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management

  Course contents

  The dynamics of international business environment
  Impact of globalization
  Cultural considerations and implications on organizational system, management and leadership styles and human resource management

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles.
  TKI 3 op

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jan Mitts

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Jan Mitts

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• International Networking and Collaboration KBPA003-3006 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course helps participants to deepen their understanding of the key essence about and strategic relationships in the value delivery network. Through this course, participants will learn the different kinds of networks and their significance in business life, how to coordinate them more effectively in order to achieve strategic goals of the company. The participants will also understand the underlying logic of different types of strategic nets, learning and knowledge transfer within the network, potential sources of conflict and conflict resolution strategies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management, Strategic Management, International Management

  Course contents

  Basic concepts of network and strategic thinking
  Different kind of strategic nets, their management mechanisms and capabilities
  Learning and knowledge in the network context
  Sources of conflict in networks and conflict resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student uses the right basic concept in a versatile and broad manner as well as provides excellent description of key elements of the key concepts taught in the course. Student demonstrates clearly the ability to apply concepts in practice independently, confidently and pro-actively.

  Good

  The student uses the right basic concept consistently and provides the terminology and key elements in the concepts taught. The student has an ability to justify and reason the choice and application of specific concepts.

  Satisfactory

  Student demonstrates basic understanding of concepts introduced in the course and ability to apply and implement the concepts learned in the course.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Leadership and Human Resource Management LB00BF89-3002 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course covers the information needed to understand the Human Resource Management aspect of an organization. It will develop an understanding of the skills needed for the formulation and implementation of HRM strategies while providing the basic information necessary to understand the function of management and leadership in an organization.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Management
  Business Operations

  Course contents

  Introduction to the basic principles of human resource management
  Introduction to the basic principles of leadership and organization
  Human resource policies
  Competence based human resource management
  Human resource planning, recruitment, selection and retention
  Orientation, training and development
  Performance management
  Remuneration and reward
  Employee relations
  International dimensions of HRM

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

• Management Accounting KBBA022-3006 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will know the meaning of profitability and learn how to make calculations required by managers for planning, decision-making and control.

  Course contents

  General terms and aims in management accounting
  Economic balance: profitability, liquidity and solidity
  Cost-volume-profit analysis
  Long-term calculations, investments
  Budgeting
  Cost accounting
  Activity based costing

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student can interpret and make use of management accounting theory.
  Student can independently compile demanding profitability planning and control related calculations.
  Student can develop their group and team and create a good working atmosphere.

  Good

  Student can interpret management accounting theory.
  Student can compile demanding profitability planning and control related calculations.
  Student participates in the work of their groups or teams to attain common goals.

  Satisfactory

  Student is aware of management accounting theory.
  Student Can compile demanding profitability planning and control related calculations under supervision.
  Student participates in group (classroom) activities.

  Further information

  Ok, Raija J. (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Eija Pekkonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Pekkonen, Raija Jormakka

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Marketing Excellence in the International Environment LB00BI09-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course explores marketing in the global context and shows the importance of international marketing in the era of globalization. It familiarizes participants with the theories and concepts for international marketing and understand the international market place, its complexity, challenges and future trends. The course aims to provide basic competencies to participants to critically assess these forces and develop skills to make international marketing decisions.On completion, this course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the global business environment and the participant will be equipped with a set of conceptual and analytical tools that prepare him/her for applying successfully the four P’s to global marketing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Marketing and Planning
  Completion of other basic studies

  Course contents

  Framework of international marketing
  International environmental analysis
  Culture
  Models of market entry
  Internationalization of the marketing mix
  Development of international marketing strategies

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  3 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  3 credits

• Marketing Fundamentals and Planning LB00BI13-3003 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course will provide participants with a fundamental understanding of marketing, its role in business and the strategies available to achieve its objectives. It examines the origins of marketing and its development into a business philosophy in an international context. It also presents a decision-making course. Students will be expected to apply the concepts of marketing and planning to real-world situations. The course will cover identifying markets, buying behavior, product planning, pricing, distribution and communication strategies. The focus of the course will be on developing a marketing plan. The module is essential for further marketing studies.

  Course contents

  Marketing environment, Marketing/Corporate strategy,
  Consumers behavior,
  Segmentation, targeting and positioning, Market research, Marketing mix strategies, Services marketing, Customer relationship marketing.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  Student uses the right basic concept in a versatile and broad manner as well as provides excellent description of key elements of the key concepts taught in the course. Student demonstrates clearly the ability to apply concepts in practice independently, confidently and pro-actively.

  Good

  The student uses the right basic concept consistently and provides the terminology and key elements in the concepts taught. The student has an ability to justify and reason the choice and application of specific concepts.

  Satisfactory

  Student demonstrates basic understanding of concepts introduced in the course and ability to apply and implement the concepts learned in the course.

  Further information

  Literature: Textbooks and selected journal articles

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen, Janus Pitkänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

• Practical Training KBH001-3006 31.07.2019-31.12.2019  30 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  To provide the student with an insight of the commercial world and an opportunity to apply knowledge gained to practical tasks. It also provides the student with an opportunity to acquire new skills and encourages personal development.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Before starting the placement the student must have completed basic studies and have earned a minimum of 115 credits. It is recommended that the placement is completed during the spring semester of the 3rd study year.

  Course contents

  Students are required to work as a trainee in a foreign company. Practical training can also be accomplished locally.
  - information sessions before and after the practical training period
  - 800 hours (about 5 months) practical training to be completed in one uninterrupted period
  - training report and tasks

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.07.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen, Sami Malm, OPE_Liiketoiminta OPE_Liiketoiminta, Harrison Okuogume

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Project Management (not translated) LB00BL33-3001 01.01.2020-31.07.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will adopt the modern way of goal-oriented working used both in business and administration. The student is able to plan and implement a Project, use Project Tools and Collaboration Tools.

  Course contents

  The Project Management Framework
  Global Business and intercultural Projects
  Project Communication Management
  Project Risk Management
  Project Documentation and Project Management Tools
  Learning project in accordance with the Proactive UAS strategy. The RDI project is connected with the Project Management course.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students demonstrate knowledge of the project context and the project environment. The students demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective communication, leadership, motivation, negotiation and conflict management and problem solving. The students are able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work. Students will be able to plan and implement practical tasks associated with a business project.

  Good

  The students demonstrate knowledge of the project context and the project environment. The students can demonstrate knowledge of the principles of effective communication, leadership, motivation, negotiation and conflict management and problem solving. The students demonstrate the ability to manage small international projects.

  Satisfactory

  The students demonstrate knowledge of the project context and the project environment.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Liisa Mikkonen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Liisa Mikkonen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• R&D Studies LB00BH97-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will have the basic skills to become an expert and carry out different types of development projects and they will understand their significance to competence development. They will be able to apply research methods in enterprise development and can critically evaluate knowledge generated by research and development work.

  Course contents

  - R&D points of departure,
  - Qualitative research process,
  - Quantitative research process,
  - Analysis and interpretation of the research material

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students can use the concepts of research and development and quality control with expertise and in a variety of ways.
  The students are able to analyse and critically assess existing research.
  The students are able to analyse, compare, combine and choose knowledge and present alternative practices in research, development and quality control processes.
  The students are able to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess their own expertise.
  The students are able to work independently, responsibly and with initiative.
  They are able to work as members of a team to promote and develop the team’s operations to achieve common goals.
  The student can critically apply ethical principles in their work.

  Good

  The students are able to use the key concepts of research and development systematically.
  The students can describe the various processes of research and development and give reasons for their use.
  They are able to analyse existing research.
  The students are able to choose suitable practices and methods for research and development and quality control work based on acquired knowledge
  The students are able to assess and reflect on their own expertise.
  The students are able to work independently and responsibly.
  They are able to work as members of a team to achieve common goals.
  They are able to justify their work according to ethical principles.

  Satisfactory

  The students are able to use as required the key concepts of research and development work.
  They are able to outline the general process of research and development.
  The students are able to summarise an existing piece of research.
  They are able to plan the implementation of a method or methods linked to a research process, as required, although their work displays some uncertainty.
  The students are able to use research and development methods and quality tools as required, with supervision.
  The students are able to work as members of a team and take responsibility for their own work with consideration for other members of the team.

  Further information

  ok. Simo ja Ari 10.5.2016 (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Strategic Management KBPI023-3005 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the global business process. In addition, students will be introduced to both the framework and strategies of business operations, whilst considering competitiveness on a global level and forms of business cooperations across national boundaries, business practices and current trends in the global business arena.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management

  Course contents

  Strategic analysis
  Strategic formulation
  Strategic implementation

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  2 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ruey Komulainen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

• Strategic Marketing Management and Planning in the Digital Era LB00BI10-3001 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course aims at strengthening participants’ understanding of strategic marketing techniques and developing strategic thinking skills. You'll learn how to evaluate marketplace potential and risk from the perspective of the firm's unique ability to develop and deliver goods and services of meaningful customer value.
  Customer-centric and competitively dominant marketing strategies are vital to business success. This course provides you the core concepts and tools to develop an effective customer-centric marketing strategy in a contemporary market — from market segmentation and product positioning to distribution channel design and communications.
  At the end of the course, students will not only gain insight into the scope, roles and the process involved in the strategic marketing process of a firm, but will also be able to perform strategic marketing analysis, planning and implementation.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Fundamentals of Management
  Fundamentals of Marketing and Planning
  Strategic Management

  Course contents

  Strategic analysis of the marketing environment
  Segmentation analysis
  Development, implementation and management of marketing strategies
  and integrated marketing programs

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  3 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Supply Chain Management LB00BI27-3002 01.08.2019-31.12.2019  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course is an introduction to the supply chain concept and an opportunity to explore the management of supply chains to improve an organization's overall supply efficiency. The course also helps participants to deepen their understanding of the key essence about and strategic relationships in the value delivery network. Through this course, participants will learn the different kinds of networks and their significance in business life, how to coordinate them more effectively in order to achieve strategic goals of the company. The participants will also understand the underlying logic of different types of strategic nets, learning and knowledge transfer within the network, potential sources of conflict and conflict resolution strategies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management, Strategic Management, International Management

  Course contents

  Management of supply chains and value delivery network in the global, digitalized environment.
  Basic concepts of network and strategic thinking
  Different kind of strategic nets, their management mechanisms and capabilities
  Learning and knowledge in the network context
  Sources of conflict in networks and conflict resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  3 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2019 - 31.12.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Harrison Okuogume

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Thesis KBT001-3005 01.01.2019-21.10.2019  15 credits  (LBI16S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to apply their knowledge and competences in a practical assignment requiring expertise linked to their professional studies. They will deepen their professional competence in RDI activities by completing a working life based research, development or other project in the form of a thesis. They will be proficient in the written and spoken forms of communication required in working life.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Research Methods

  Course contents

  Thesis plan, its presentation and acting as opponent
  Actual thesis (+ thesis workshop work)
  Presentation seminars
  Maturity test

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2019 - 21.10.2019

  Group(s)

  • LBI16S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Heli Itkonen, Anas Al Natsheh, Ari Teirilä, Maarit Vuorinen, Raija Jormakka, Ruey Komulainen, Simo Määttä, Elina Jääskeläinen, Janus Pitkänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Thesis KBT001-3006 01.01.2020-31.12.2020  15 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to apply their knowledge and competences in a practical assignment requiring expertise linked to their professional studies. They will deepen their professional competence in RDI activities by completing a working life based research, development or other project in the form of a thesis. They will be proficient in the written and spoken forms of communication required in working life.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Research Methods

  Course contents

  Thesis plan, its presentation and acting as opponent
  Actual thesis (+ thesis workshop work)
  Presentation seminars
  Maturity test

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Raija Jormakka, Ruey Komulainen, Elina Jääskeläinen, Deepak KC, Janus Pitkänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

Academic year 2020 - 2021

• Advanced Project in Services Marketing KBPA007-3007 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to plan and implement practical tasks associated with services marketing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basic studies

  Course contents

  Learning project in accordance with the Proactive UAS strategy linked to developing a part of a client’s marketing. The RDI project is connected with the Services Marketing course.

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students use, compare and apply the central content, elements and basic content acquired from marketing professional studies. The use of these concepts and terminology in their project documentation is varied, based on expertise and well justified.

  Good

  Students are able to describe and explain the central content and basic concepts of marketing acquired during professional studies and can apply and use such concepts consistently and logically in their project documentation.
  Students are able to use and apply marketing development methods that best suit the client/organization. They work independently during the project and can consistently justify their solutions.

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to name, understand and partially use the central content and basic concepts acquired during professional studies. The learning project as a whole is merely at the descriptive stage and the overall planning lacks substance in places.
  The students are able to select appropriate methods to develop a part of marketing. Knowledge and competence from previous learning is partially applied. The students still require supervision.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S
  • LBE18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Economics KBBO007-3006 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The objective of this course is to lay down the foundations of economic rational thinking, and to help students understand micro and macroeconomic phenomena. The course introduces the basic principles of microeconomics, which include the nature and method of economics, market interaction, consumer choice, output, market structures, and resource allocation. In macroeconomics, the objective is to increase students’ knowledge and broaden their economic view to the national level, by understanding the relationships between several macroeconomic phenomena and the macroeconomic analytical tools to interpret these relationships and predict economic consequences of fiscal and monetary policies also at the international level.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Business Operations

  Course contents

  Basic principles and assumptions.
  Factors of production and Economic growth
  Consumer choice
  Market interaction (supply and demand model)
  Firm´s output decision, and the market structure.
  Government, Tax, and welfare economics
  Factor market
  National accounts
  Determination of national outputs
  Money
  Economic policies
  International economics

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students demonstrate an ability to use professional terminology in a controlled manner and base their decisions on customer needs and using an extended knowledge base. They demonstrate the ability to assess the requirements and consequences of their own activities systematically. The students demonstrate the ability to create a good working atmosphere in their group.

  Good

  Students can demonstrate their ability to perceive the links between central and appropriate professional concepts and can base decision-making using the field's knowledge base. They are able to distinguish between the requirements and consequences of their operations and participate in the group's activities.

  Satisfactory

  The students will demonstrate their ability to use central and appropriate professional concepts and to make choices founded on knowledge in their field. They can recognize the requirements and consequences of their own operations and participate in the activities of the group.

  Further information

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sami Malm

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Malm

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Innovative Service Strategies LB00BI05-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to plan, evaluate and execute different service strategies. They understand the service business where service forms the basis of value creation. It is intended that the students will be able to identify the different processes and development requirements associated with services. They will be familiar with the special features of services marketing and understand the importance of customer satisfaction and customer relations thinking as a part of profitable business operations. The students will also embrace the importance of service and the customer experience and build their competence in developing anticipatory service based customer interaction. The course participants will learn to implement service design in practice and how to utilize customer insight in the service development process. Through this course, participants will learn to implement service design into practice d how to enhance the customer insight in service development process.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year marketing studies

  Course contents

  Services, service production and commercialisation
  Services marketing and service networks
  Service quality
  Service innovations and service business development
  Service strategies
  Service design
  Customer insight in service development
  User-oriented innovation process

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student has a professional understanding of service design theories and terminology, and is able to apply them in practice.
  The student demonstrate pro-active and innovative approach in planning and evaluating different service strategies.
  The student is able to manage service development process with good results.

  Good

  The student has a professional understanding of service design theories and terminology. The student demonstrate independent and innovative approach in planning and evaluating service strategies. The student is able to take part in the service development process.

  Satisfactory

  The student is somewhat familiar with service design theories and has a basic command of the terminology.
  The student knows how to develop services processes.

  Further information

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Maarit Vuorinen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Intercultural Communication LB00BL32-3002 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBE20S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process. The students will gain an overview of theoretical concepts related to working in multicultural teams.

  Course contents

  What is culture?
  Cultural dimensions
  Intercultural communication
  Cultural clashes, culture shock, stereotypes, prejudices
  Cultural identity
  Language and culture, non-verbal communication
  The theory and practice of multicultural team-work

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands well speech relating to the field and rather well if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses versatile structures correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates clearly.
  The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

  Good

  The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items within limits.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands most of the speech relating to the field; and to some extent if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses fewer structures but generally correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates rather clearly.
  The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above items only to a very limited extent.
  The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands speech relating to the field somehow; in case the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent understanding is rather poor.
  The student uses basic structures, though mostly right, if more advanced structures are used makes several errors in them.
  The student pronounces somewhat understandably but often articulates unclearly.
  The student gives rather poorly structured and organised presentations.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBE20S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Jaana Härkönen, Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business

• Intercultural Communication LB00BL32-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBE20S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will be able to define the concepts pertaining to culture and communication and can identify the dimensions that are used to compare cultures. They will become aware of the impact of culture on communication and give examples of and identify differences in communication due to culture. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will recognise the factors that impact this process. The students will gain an overview of theoretical concepts related to working in multicultural teams.

  Course contents

  What is culture?
  Cultural dimensions
  Intercultural communication
  Cultural clashes, culture shock, stereotypes, prejudices
  Cultural identity
  Language and culture, non-verbal communication
  The theory and practice of multicultural team-work

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The student knows well the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items fluently and proficiently.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter variedly in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands well speech relating to the field and rather well if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses versatile structures correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates clearly.
  The student can give well-structured and organised presentations.

  Good

  The student knows the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication to a reasonable extent.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above mentioned items within limits.
  The student can use the specific terminology relating to the subject matter moderately well in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands most of the speech relating to the field; and to some extent if the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent.
  The student uses fewer structures but generally correctly.
  The student pronounces and articulates rather clearly.
  The student gives presentations that are to some extent structured and organised.

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some of the main theory, principles, models and concepts of intercultural communication.
  The student is able to discuss and write about the above items only to a very limited extent.
  The student can use only a small part of the specific terminology relating to the subject matter in descriptions and explanations.
  The student understands speech relating to the field somehow; in case the speaker has a foreign or otherwise strange accent understanding is rather poor.
  The student uses basic structures, though mostly right, if more advanced structures are used makes several errors in them.
  The student pronounces somewhat understandably but often articulates unclearly.
  The student gives rather poorly structured and organised presentations.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBE20S
  • LBI20S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Jaana Härkönen, OPE_Englanti OPE_Englanti

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business

• R&D Studies LB00BH97-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI18S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students will have the basic skills to become an expert and carry out different types of development projects and they will understand their significance to competence development. They will be able to apply research methods in enterprise development and can critically evaluate knowledge generated by research and development work.

  Course contents

  - R&D points of departure,
  - Qualitative research process,
  - Quantitative research process,
  - Analysis and interpretation of the research material

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  The students can use the concepts of research and development and quality control with expertise and in a variety of ways.
  The students are able to analyse and critically assess existing research.
  The students are able to analyse, compare, combine and choose knowledge and present alternative practices in research, development and quality control processes.
  The students are able to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess their own expertise.
  The students are able to work independently, responsibly and with initiative.
  They are able to work as members of a team to promote and develop the team’s operations to achieve common goals.
  The student can critically apply ethical principles in their work.

  Good

  The students are able to use the key concepts of research and development systematically.
  The students can describe the various processes of research and development and give reasons for their use.
  They are able to analyse existing research.
  The students are able to choose suitable practices and methods for research and development and quality control work based on acquired knowledge
  The students are able to assess and reflect on their own expertise.
  The students are able to work independently and responsibly.
  They are able to work as members of a team to achieve common goals.
  They are able to justify their work according to ethical principles.

  Satisfactory

  The students are able to use as required the key concepts of research and development work.
  They are able to outline the general process of research and development.
  The students are able to summarise an existing piece of research.
  They are able to plan the implementation of a method or methods linked to a research process, as required, although their work displays some uncertainty.
  The students are able to use research and development methods and quality tools as required, with supervision.
  The students are able to work as members of a team and take responsibility for their own work with consideration for other members of the team.

  Further information

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Ari Teirilä

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI18S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Ari Teirilä, OPE_Liiketoiminta OPE_Liiketoiminta

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Strategic Management KBPI023-3006 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course is designed to develop students' understanding of the global business process. In addition, students will be introduced to both the framework and strategies of business operations, whilst considering competitiveness on a global level and forms of business cooperations across national boundaries, business practices and current trends in the global business arena.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management

  Course contents

  Strategic analysis
  Strategic formulation
  Strategic implementation

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  2 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  John Wideman

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  John Wideman

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

• Supply Chain Management LB00BI27-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LBI19S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  This course is an introduction to the supply chain concept and an opportunity to explore the management of supply chains to improve an organization's overall supply efficiency. The course also helps participants to deepen their understanding of the key essence about and strategic relationships in the value delivery network. Through this course, participants will learn the different kinds of networks and their significance in business life, how to coordinate them more effectively in order to achieve strategic goals of the company. The participants will also understand the underlying logic of different types of strategic nets, learning and knowledge transfer within the network, potential sources of conflict and conflict resolution strategies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Management, Strategic Management, International Management

  Course contents

  Management of supply chains and value delivery network in the global, digitalized environment.
  Basic concepts of network and strategic thinking
  Different kind of strategic nets, their management mechanisms and capabilities
  Learning and knowledge in the network context
  Sources of conflict in networks and conflict resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Excellent

  • Knowledge: demonstrates good ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to critically analyze, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices using the acquired knowledge; demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments; demonstrate creative but realistic and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Attitudes: work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group by applying critical professional ethical principles; contributes excellent team work and output

  Good

  • Knowledge: demonstrates ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions and ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments; demonstrates ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance in a reasonable manner to problem solving.
  • Attitudes: works smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group according to ethical principles; demonstrates good team work and output

  Satisfactory

  • Knowledge: basic ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course; ability to name and describe the concept.
  • Skills: demonstrates ability to work in an appropriate manner with more guidance and supervision, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work; shows basic ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application
  • Attitudes: demonstrates professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor according to professional ethical principles; team work with peers is largely satisfactory

  Further information

  Literature: Textbook and journal articles
  3 TKI credits

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  John Wideman

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI19S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  John Wideman

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

• Thesis KBT001-3006 01.01.2020-31.12.2020  15 credits  (LBI17S) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will develop and demonstrate their abilities to apply their knowledge and competences in a practical assignment requiring expertise linked to their professional studies. They will deepen their professional competence in RDI activities by completing a working life based research, development or other project in the form of a thesis. They will be proficient in the written and spoken forms of communication required in working life.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Research Methods

  Course contents

  Thesis plan, its presentation and acting as opponent
  Actual thesis (+ thesis workshop work)
  Presentation seminars
  Maturity test

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Erja Karppinen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LBI17S

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Raija Jormakka, Ruey Komulainen, Elina Jääskeläinen, Deepak KC, Janus Pitkänen

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor’s Degree in International Business