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Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Elina Jääskeläinen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Elina Jääskeläinen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
Maarit Vuorinen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Maarit Vuorinen, Elina Jääskeläinen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
John Wideman
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
Ari Teirilä
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Ari Teirilä
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
John Wideman, OPE_Matkailu_1 OPE_Matkailu_1
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Mervi Väisänen
Distance learning
Participation in classroom and online teaching
Teaching in the classroom and online
Completing tasks on time and actively participating in classes and online
English
15.09.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
Mervi Väisänen, Päivi Dahl
Information and presentation of the course in Moodle
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
1 credits
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Watching lectures online and doing assignments on time, about 54 hours of study
Raija Jormakka
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
School of Business
Raija Jormakka
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Foroogh Haratian
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
Foroogh Haratian
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Tuula Rajander
Face-to-face
Kuparinen, K.. & Tapaninen, T. (2017). Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Moodle-material
Class room working, pair work, group work, independet study
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Tuula Rajander
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Exam (written, listening & reading comprehension, spoken) will be at week 21/2021. Retake possibilities on June 2021 and September 2021.
This course is taught in Finnish and English.
5 credits = 135 hours of student's own work.
Vko 2 - 3: Kertaus (review)
Olla, puhua, asua -verbit
Ko-kysymys
Genetiivi - kenen?
Verbityyppejä
Negatiivinen verbi
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4 - 6: Ruokakaupassa
Partitiivi - mitä?ketä?
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7 - 9: Värit, kodin tavarat
Minulla on -rakenne
Missä? (-ssa, -lla)
(Substantiivin KPT-vaihtelu)
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11 - 13: Vaatteet, sää
(KPT-vaihtelu, verbityyppi 1)
-i, -nen ja -si -sanat
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14 - 16: Terveys, lääkärissä, ruumiinosat
Täytyy - ei tarvitse -rakenteet
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17 - 19: Matkustaminen, kulkuneuvot
Missä? Mistä? Mihin/minne?
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20 - 21: Kertaus,tentti, palaute
The Student understands and can shortly respond to simple Questions about personal topics. He/she can follow slow conversations with support. The Student can read short Texts in clear and familiar Contexts. He/she can write short Texts using basic vocabulary and phrases.
The Student understands simple spoken and written messages, F.e. Questions, Requests or Prohibitions. He/she can follow slow conversations about familiar topics. The Student can recognize essential information in short Texts. He/she is able to communicate in day to day situations in written Finnish, F.e. e-mail, personal data.
The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of F.e. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.
Tuula Rajander
Face-to-face
Kuparinen, K.. & Tapaninen, T. (2017). Oma suomi 1. Suomea aikuisille. Otava.
Moodle-material
Class room working, pair work, group work, independet study
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Tuula Rajander
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Exam (written, listening & reading comprehension, spoken) will be at week 21/2021. Retake possibilities on June 2021 and September 2021.
This course is taught in Finnish and English.
5 credits = 135 hours of student's own work.
Vko 2 - 3: Kertaus (review)
Olla, puhua, asua -verbit
Ko-kysymys
Genetiivi - kenen?
Verbityyppejä
Negatiivinen verbi
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4 - 6: Ruokakaupassa
Partitiivi - mitä?ketä?
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7 - 9: Värit, kodin tavarat
Minulla on -rakenne
Missä? (-ssa, -lla)
(Substantiivin KPT-vaihtelu)
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11 - 13: Vaatteet, sää
(KPT-vaihtelu, verbityyppi 1)
-i, -nen ja -si -sanat
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14 - 16: Terveys, lääkärissä, ruumiinosat
Täytyy - ei tarvitse -rakenteet
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17 - 19: Matkustaminen, kulkuneuvot
Missä? Mistä? Mihin/minne?
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20 - 21: Kertaus,tentti, palaute
The Student understands and can shortly respond to simple Questions about personal topics. He/she can follow slow conversations with support. The Student can read short Texts in clear and familiar Contexts. He/she can write short Texts using basic vocabulary and phrases.
The Student understands simple spoken and written messages, F.e. Questions, Requests or Prohibitions. He/she can follow slow conversations about familiar topics. The Student can recognize essential information in short Texts. He/she is able to communicate in day to day situations in written Finnish, F.e. e-mail, personal data.
The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of F.e. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.
Foroogh Haratian
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Foroogh Haratian
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Jani Vattula
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
Päivi Auno, Jani Vattula
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Maarit Vuorinen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Maarit Vuorinen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Elina Jääskeläinen
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
School of Business
Elina Jääskeläinen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Jan Mitts
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Jan Mitts
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
Ruey Komulainen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Ruey Komulainen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
Sami Malm
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Sami Malm
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Ruey Komulainen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Ruey Komulainen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Raija Jormakka
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Raija Jormakka
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Raija Jormakka
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Raija Jormakka
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Ruey Komulainen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Ruey Komulainen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
3 credits
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Arto Huuhtanen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
School of Business
Arto Huuhtanen, Sami Malm, John Wideman, Ari Afflekt
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Ruey Komulainen
Distance learning
Marketing, An Introduction (or older editions e.g. 11th, 12th, or 13th): Armstrong, G., Kotler, P., & Opresnik, M. (2020). Marketing: An introduction (14th global ed.). Pearson Education.
Selected articles provided in DevMoodle.
Selected video materials provided in DevMoodle.
This course aims to provide students 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. The module is essential for further marketing studies.
Learning outcomes
• Create customer value and engagement through marketing.
• Understand the role of marketing as part of a company’s strategy.
• Analyze the marketing environment.
• Define consumer and business buyer behavior.
• Manage marketing information.
• Identify market segments and targets.
• Discuss the management of products, services, and brands.
• Formulate pricing strategies for products and services.
• Create strategies for managing marketing channels and supply chains.
• Analyze promotional strategies and activities
• Implement integrated marketing communication and multichannel marketing.
• Explore global marketing strategies
• Discuss ethics and social responsibility in marketing.
Lectures, video lectures, individual and group tasks, case studies, research assignment.
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Business
Ruey Komulainen
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
2 credits
2 credits
0 - 5
Video lectures and book exams based on the scope covered in the learning modules (max. a pass grade, no numeric grading)
Develop appreciation of fundamental concepts and theories in the field of marketing. The course is supported by a series of tasks developed specifically to help students connect the theories to a real case through secondary research.
No exams.
There are many tasks to be completed throughout the duration of the course. The deadlines should be strictly adhered to avoid a penalty for late submissions.
OPE_Liiketoiminta OPE_Liiketoiminta
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
OPE_Liiketoiminta OPE_Liiketoiminta, Helka Leimu-Pelkonen, Niko Kuusela
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Janus Pitkänen
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Business
Janus Pitkänen, Jani Vattula
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Ari Teirilä
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Ari Teirilä, Ari Afflekt
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
John Wideman
Distance learning
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
2 credits
2 credits
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Jaana Härkönen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.07.2021
Business
Erja Karppinen, Jaana Härkönen, Kari Partanen, Peter Stricker, Ruey Komulainen, Janus Pitkänen
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
John Wideman
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
John Wideman
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Erja Karppinen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020
School of Business
Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Raija Jormakka, Ruey Komulainen, Elina Jääskeläinen, Deepak KC, Janus Pitkänen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Erja Karppinen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021
School of Business
Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Sami Malm, Janus Pitkänen, Ari Afflekt, Päivi Dahl
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Business
Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Anne Määttä
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Business
Anne Määttä, Janus Pitkänen, John Wideman
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Elina Jääskeläinen
Face-to-face
Adobe CS products
Contact lectures
Practical exercises
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Business
Elina Jääskeläinen
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
0 - 5
The student can design and realize high-quality digital and printable publicity and publishing material. (S)he can analyze different media solutions independently and choose the most suitable techniques for them. The student masters image processing and desk top publishing programs and can make versatile use of them in design.
Rea Stricker
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Business
Rea Stricker
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Jani Vattula
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
Business
Jani Vattula
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Erja Karppinen
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 20.03.2022
Business
Erja Karppinen, Peter Stricker, Sami Malm, Kaisa Enticknap-Seppänen, Jani Vattula
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Niko Kuusela
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
School of Tourism and Sports
Niko Kuusela
Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Leisure Management, Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Bachelor's Degree in eSports Business
0 - 5
Erja Karppinen
Face-to-face
Tuition in Finnish
01.01.2021 - 31.12.2021
School of Business
Erja Karppinen, Liisa Mikkonen, Sami Malm, Janus Pitkänen, Ari Afflekt, Päivi Dahl
Bachelor’s Degree in International Business
Objective of the Degree Programme
The objective of the Degree Programme in International Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) is to provide both Finnish and international students with a high quality, practically orientated, academic education. The content of the programme has been designed to encourage the development of entrepreneurial skills within the fields of International Business. Upon completion of the required 210 credits within three and a half years, graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Learning Environment
The learning environment at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences actively encourages the achievement of the stated objective by providing a:
* programme that is both responsive and flexible to the needs of students
* programme that is both challenging and supportive to students
* truly international atmosphere, achieved through the UAS’s extensive links with partner universities abroad
* co-operation with a network of local businesses
* professional, highly educated staff
Learning Strategies
Because of the nature of the programme, the learning strategies employed to achieve its objectives are varied, depending on the subject they may include: lectures, seminars, individual tutorials, workshops, case study, group work, business projects, study trips, research, video conferencing and lectures given by international lecturers.
Each study year has its own theme which describes the main focus of the courses.
1st year – Observer of Business Operations
The student
* has the basic information needed to understand the fundamental processes of business operations, their impact on society, working life and the internationalisation process.
* understands the basis of entrepreneurship and the principles of profit making. * gains knowledge of the theoretical models applied in business operations.
* has the necessary computer skills and methodological tools needed for data collection, analysis and reporting.
2nd year – Learner of International Business Operations
The student
* is able to outline and evaluate the key patterns and trends in international business activities
* is able to assess differences between cultures
* knows the strategies of international marketing
3rd year – Applicator of Knowledge
The student
* is able to apply knowledge in practice * learns to plan research and business activities
* deepens his/her knowledge of international business
4th year - Developer of Business Operations
The student
* is able to develop business activities by implementing the latest findings in the field
The universities of applied sciences together with representatives from working life have determined the skills, i.e. competences that a university of applied sciences graduate is expected to have.
Competences are comprehensive areas of knowledge and skill that describe the graduate’s level of qualification, achievement potential and their ability to accomplish the work associated with their selected profession. Competences are divided into degree-programme specific (professional) and generic competences. Generic competences are common to the degree programmes offered by all fields; however their special features and significance may vary in different professions and professional tasks. The generic competences create the foundations for working as a professional, cooperating and the ability to develop one’s own expertise.
The professional competences will be presented separately in the Study Guide before each degree programme.
Learning Competence
•is able to evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning methods
•is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
•is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams
Ethical Competence
•is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions
•is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
•is able to take other people into account
•is able to apply the principles of equality
•is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
•is able to wield influence in society using acquired skills and basing all activity on ethical values
Working Community Competence
•is able to operate as a member of a work community
•is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
•is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
•knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
•is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
•is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for managerial tasks
•possesses entrepreneurial skills
Innovation Competence
•is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
•is able to work in projects
•is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
•is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions
Internationalization Competence
•possesses communicative competence necessary for one's work and for professional development in the subject field
•is able to collaborate in a multicultural environment
•understands the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one's own field
International Business Awareness
•Ability to outline and evaluate the key patterns and trends in international business activity, the different approaches to internationalisation, the influence of increasing globalisation, international trade systems and financial relations and the role of several principal institutions (e.g. WTO, EU, IMF, World Bank) in international business.
•Ability to assess the impact of these trends of the international business environment on one’s own activities as well on business policy.
Intercultural Adaptability
•Ability to assess the differences between national, organisational and occupational cultures and to outline strategies for adapting to these differences in e.g. human resources management, marketing and intercultural communication.
•Identification of the relevant dimensions of cultures and development of self-awareness of one’s own cultural background.
•Ability to adapt one’s behaviour to the standards in other cultures and can maintain an international network essential to one’s tasks.
International Operations Management
•Ability to assess processes and make decisions involved in developing international, i.e. export/import operations, focussing on supply chain management and to explain the meaning and application of key logistical concepts.
International Marketing Management
•Ability to perform a country-analysis on a macro, industrial and micro level, to conduct an international market survey in order to assess foreign market opportunities and competition.
•Ability to formulate market-entry strategies, to draft an international marketing plan and to implement, co-ordinate and control the international marketing (and sales) programme and projects.
•Ability to create, develop and maintain profitable customer relationships.
International Strategic Management
•Ability to use conceptual and visionary skills to contribute to the development, evaluation and implementation of the internationalisation strategy of a company.
•Ability to pro-actively seek and commercially evaluate business opportunities for both new and existing products.
•Risk-taking ability in order to optimise business profit.
•Ability to write and defend a business plan for a (start-up) company.
•Ability to perform a variety of cost and revenue calculations and to transform these data into information needed for decision making and budgeting process.
•Ability to contribute to and evaluate key accounting summaries and investment opportunities.
Organisational Development
•Ability to research and analyse relevant international business problems, to propose policy goals and objectives and to prepare alternative solutions in order to optimise business and human resources processes in order to strengthen the synergy between strategic, structural and cultural aspects of the organisation.