Study Guide

Objective

Support the academic progress of the student athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

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.

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations

Materials

Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students, Stephen Bailey, Routledge
Materials in Moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Further information

If you have completed a course of similar content and scope (3 ECTS) please inquire about the possibility of having the course accredited.
Please note previous courses cannot be more than 10 years old.

Objective

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.

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations

Materials

Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students, Stephen Bailey, Routledge
Materials in Moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Further information

If you have completed a course of similar content and scope (3 ECTS) please inquire about the possibility of having the course accredited.
Please note previous courses cannot be more than 10 years old.

Objective

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.

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations

Materials

Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students, Stephen Bailey, Routledge
Materials in Moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Further information

If you have completed a course of similar content and scope (3 ECTS) please inquire about the possibility of having the course accredited.
Please note previous courses cannot be more than 10 years old.

Objective

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.

Content

Genres of academic English
Academic style and structures
Paraphrase and summary
Avoiding plagiarism: referencing
Academic presentations

Materials

Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students, Stephen Bailey, Routledge
Materials in Moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Further information

If you have completed a course of similar content and scope (3 ECTS) please inquire about the possibility of having the course accredited.
Please note previous courses cannot be more than 10 years old.

Objective

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. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

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. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

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. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

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. This course will prepare students for writing their thesis, maturity test and abstract.

Content

Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews
Combining multiple sources (literature review) and referencing
Thesis planning

Materials

The students are permitted to use materials related to the thesis process.
Handouts in Reppu Moodle and DevMoodle.
Academic Writing A Handbook for International Students Stephen Bailey Routledge

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use the features of formal and academic writing systematically and reflectively. His/her grammar usage is impeccable. The student can write a text according to the features of academic writing with fluency using varied and appropriate vocabulary, and correctly referenced academic sources. 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can identify and apply the features of academic writing fairly consistently. The student is able to use grammar correctly although some errors might occur. The student can write a text according to the main features of academic writing with relative fluency, using a variety of vocabulary and sources that are mainly referenced correctly. The student has a good command of academic vocabulary. The student is able to communicate clearly in writing and orally without reading directly from a text.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can recognize and name the features of academic writing. However, the student's language usage may be inconsistent with the norms of standard English and academic writing and basic errors in style, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation occur. The student can write an understandable and logical text with appropriate content using some academic concepts of his/her field. The student is able to communicate the main ideas of a topic in writing and orally.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

Understanding esports in general as an environment. What is esports beyond just playing video games. Understanding social practices of esports. Understading esports as a part of experience economy. Understading how esports fits into the definition of sports.Understading different aspects of esports athletes and their career.

Content

General definitions
History of esports
Social practices of esports
Esports viewership
Landscape overview
Esports as an experience
Esports and sports
Esports athletes and career

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student perfectly understands the basic elements of esports. The student is able to explain the history and draw conclusion on how it has affected esports during its existence. Student understands the importance of stakeholders and their business models and earning logic. Student also understand the cooperation between stakeholders in esports field. The student is able to define esports and explain the reasons behind the phenomenon.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student understands the links and roles between different stakeholders. The student understands the history and is able to explain the development of esports into its current state. Student will be able to define esports and explain why it is regarded as a sport.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student understands what is esports and why it is important. Student can explain the history. Student understand the business landscape and how it works in practice. Student knows the history of esports and understand the idea behind the development.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge required

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approximately 90-100 % of maximum points in exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

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

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Approximately 90-100 % of maximum points in exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, 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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

The students will be able to identify the main principles of occupational wellbeing and applying this awareness in working life connections. They will be able to improve their own wellbeing during their studies.

Content

Wellbeing services
Ergonomic and occupational safety perspectives
Wellbeing technology

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledge: demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Knowledge: demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts of occupational wellbeing with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Knowledge: ability to identify the main/individual concepts of occupational wellbeing and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories of occupational wellbeing; 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

Objective

The students will be able to identify the main principles of occupational wellbeing and applying this awareness in working life connections. They will be able to improve their own wellbeing during their studies.

Content

Wellbeing services
Ergonomic and occupational safety perspectives
Wellbeing technology

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledge: demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Knowledge: demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts of occupational wellbeing with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Knowledge: ability to identify the main/individual concepts of occupational wellbeing and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories of occupational wellbeing; 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

Objective

The students will be able to identify the main principles of occupational wellbeing and applying this awareness in working life connections. They will be able to improve their own wellbeing during their studies.

Content

Wellbeing services
Ergonomic and occupational safety perspectives
Wellbeing technology

Location and time

The course can be completed according to your own schedules within autumn 2024.

Teaching methods

Course is completed independently online.

Student workload

The course equals to 135 hours of student's work (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledge: demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Knowledge: demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts of occupational wellbeing with ability to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts of occupational wellbeing
• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Knowledge: ability to identify the main/individual concepts of occupational wellbeing and applies basic analysis using the concepts and theories of occupational wellbeing; 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

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Prerequisites

Business Operations

Further information

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Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Prerequisites

Business Operations

Further information

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Objective

The student will gain practical knowledge about the events in esports industry. Practical skills can be put to use when working in an environment or company that plans, participates or sponsors esports events somehow. This relates to organizing as well as participating in esports events to gain insight of esports as a phenomenon.

Content

The student will participate in esports events and seminars. Events need to include esports or video game related content.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Participated in at least two seminars. Written reports of events and seminars necessary.

Objective

Student is able to understand the big picture of esports and the business around it. Understanding functions and motives of doing business behind esports stakeholders. Students gain the ability to make decisions in situations that are not always win-win and to be able to professionally justify those decisions. Enhancing the ability to make an educated guess or foresee possible scenarios and the possible consequences of made decisions.

Content

Esports stakeholders and their role in the industry
Coopetition, Co-destiny and Convergence
Problem solving in different scenarios

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student is able to create scientifically based material that can be used in teaching. Student is able to implement different kind of learning tasks within the created content. Student is able to give arguments based on the created material and highlight the importance of the subject.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The student is able to describe the central service design concepts, emphasis and meanings. The student understands the key principles of service design thinking in business development and learns to seek for and interpret user / customer needs from the perspective of his/her own field. He/She learns to improve an existing service or to create a new one – based on creating value for users and customers and to be as efficient as possible. The student is familiar with the service design process and can implement that knowledge creatively into practice. The student is aware of the various research methods and creative tools used in service design when seeking information. In addition, she/he is able to enhance the stakeholder involvement and encourage the engagement with the design process. Student’s workshop facilitator skills will improve

Content

The key guidelines in design thinking.
Step-by-step –process of the service design (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test).
Creative tools and research methods to collect and construct point of view based on user needs.
Building representation of the creative solutions and ideas.
The stakeholder engagement methods and practices & facilitation tools.
Guidelines to facilitate and conduct a workshop and an innovative design process.
Service design case study connected with the specific field chosen.

Facilitating innovation, and change in the organization and stressing current user needs: Planning, organizing, facilitating and conducting one workshop.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been achieved to an exceptionally high-level demonstrating the following attributes:
• Exceptional understanding, exploration, insight and application of the theories, concepts, processes and creative tools learned.
• Clear adherence to all specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work and conduction of workshop, including any subject-specific conventions, where applicable, are of very high quality throughout
• Evidence of effective communication of work to peers and others. Excellent teamwork.
• Offer stimulating and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this level
• The course work has been executed/performed in an original way
• Outstanding ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of very high-quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Evidence of outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to suggests alternative approaches
• Evidence of outstanding ability to address complex issues both systematically and creatively

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been met fully at a good or very good standard demonstrating the following attributes:
• Good to very good understanding, exploration, insight and application of the theories, concepts, processes and creative tools learned.
• No significant inaccuracies, misunderstandings or errors
• Clear adherence to all specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any subject-specific conventions, where appropriate, are of reasonable to good quality throughout
• Evidence of sufficiently effective communication of work and good teamwork
• Ability to present structured, clear and concise arguments
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a comprehensive way with some degree of originality
• Evidence of sufficient ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of reasonable to good quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Evidence of sufficient problem solving skills and ability to suggest alternative approaches

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been met demonstrating the following attributes:
• Demonstrate sound understanding and exploration, some insight and/or appropriate research and using creative tools and processes
• Some minor inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings of concepts, theories or literature – small but not significant errors
• Some minor deviation from the specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• Meet the minimum standard to organize and present with some adherence to the subject-specific conventions
• Demonstrate some ability to develop an argument but can lack fluency. Teamwork is challenging
• The course work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a standard way with limited evidence of originality
• Some contextualisation but with a heavy reliance on a limited number of sources and, in general, the breadth and depth of sources and research are lacking
• Evidence of study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Some, but limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Some evidence of problem solving skills
• Some evidence of ability to address complex issues adequately

Objective

The students will understand the significance of memorable experiences and narratives in event production and the role of catering as a part of the event experience.
The students will be able to plan responsible events taking into account the special features of the region and the opportunities offered by the environment.

Content

Memorable experience
Creating narratives
Catering as a part of events
Responsibility
Special cultural features

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will participate in producing an event. They be able to work within different roles within the event in a responsible and expert way as well as to evaluate the success of the event.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Objective

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

Content

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.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Finnish culture and history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Finnish culture and history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Finnish culture and history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basic in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Finnish culture and history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

The student will develop his/her Finnish communication skills acquired during the previous course

Content

Vocabulary and phrases needed in Studying and working life, own health care as well as living and running errands in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of eg. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands simple spoken and written messages, eg. 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, eg. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

The student will develop his/her Finnish communication skills acquired during the previous course

Content

Vocabulary and phrases needed in Studying and working life, own health care as well as living and running errands in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of eg. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands simple spoken and written messages, eg. 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, eg. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

The student will develop his/her Finnish communication skills acquired during the previous course

Content

Vocabulary and phrases needed in Studying and working life, own health care as well as living and running errands in Finnish.

Location and time

The course is taught face-to-face on campus from January to May 2025.

Materials

Paavilainen & Mänty: Hauska tavata! 2022. Suomen kustannusyhdistys ry.
Kuparinen, Tapaninen & Kuisma: Sun Suomi. 2014. Otava.
Material in Moodle

Teaching methods

The course includes face-to-face teaching and independent study.
Face-to-face teaching consists of lectures, small group work and exercises.
The course includes presentations in small groups in both Finnish and English.

Employer connections

The course includes company and networking activities where possible.

Exam schedules

Sub-tests in the form of online exams every 2-3 weeks and a final exam in week 18-19.

International connections

Participation in KAMK International week programme.

Completion alternatives

Completion of the FFF2 online course independently + exam on the day of the re-exam. To be agreed with the teacher in advance.

Student workload

The course is 5 credits in length. It represents approximately 135 hours of student work.

Content scheduling

W3 1-2h Information of the course.
Introduction and instructions to the culture
presentation
W4 3-6h Mitä sinä teet?
Self-introduction
Study-related verbs and imperative
W5 8-11h Ohjeet
Free time and hobbies
Verbs and sentence structures
W6 12-15h Mikä kuukausi nyt on?
Seasons, months and weather

W7 16-19h Mitä puen päälle?
Clothing, colours
W8 20-23h Missä sä asut?
Housing
W9 24- 27h Housing
w10 Self-study week: vapaa-aikaa!
w11 28-31h Mikä sinulla on?
Health, describing
w12 32-35h Mikä sinulla on?
Health, health-care, describing
w13 - 14 36-43h Society presentations
w15 44 -47h Housing & traveling; Plural form & K-P-T
Preparing for culture project

w16 48-51h Housing & traveling; Local cases & K-P-T
w17 52-53h Kerrataan!
Vocabulary and grammar
w18 54-55 Revision
w19 56-57 Quiz, FinnFilm review

Further information

The learning material is on the course platform.
It is recommended that you print out the exercises for the classroom. Alternatively, you will need a PDF editing program on your computer.
We do not recommend the use of a mobile device for learning. The learning material is not suitable for use on a mobile device.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of eg. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands simple spoken and written messages, eg. 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, eg. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active attendance during classes (80%), returning assignments by deadline, active participation to project work, self-assessment, exam (5 - 0)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
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.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

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 can communicate in day-to-day situations in written Finnish, F.e. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2)
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.

Objective

The student will develop his/her Finnish communication skills acquired during the previous course

Content

Vocabulary and phrases needed in Studying and working life, own health care as well as living and running errands in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of eg. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands simple spoken and written messages, eg. 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, eg. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

The student will develop his/her Finnish communication skills acquired during the previous course

Content

Vocabulary and phrases needed in Studying and working life, own health care as well as living and running errands in Finnish.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The Student can follow conversations about familiar topics and understand the main idea of eg. TV news. He/she gets along in simple social and service situations. The Student can write short notes and use basic grammar adequately.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands simple spoken and written messages, eg. 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, eg. e-mail, personal data.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

Student will develop his/her ability to operate in a Finnish studying and communication environment. The course is highly recommended for all international Students.

Content

Language skills needed in studying and working in Finnish environment. Getting to know the content of YKI.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student can communicate successfully in Finnish when visiting public agencies and offices. He/she can 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, timetables and emails. Student can infer the meaning of unknown word from the context. He/she can write a short description about events and experiences.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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 can find single information in a two-chapter text. Student writes short notes and list like descriptions about own experiences.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student can recognize the Topic of simple conversations. He/she can express him-/herself in everyday service situations. Student can 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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• 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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Research project, group work, literature review task and presentation

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• 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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Research project, group work, literature review task and presentation

Objective

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students complete discussions, assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.

Fail: The students do not participate in discussions, do not complete the assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.

Please note that a Pass grade is the equivalent of a grade 3.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students complete discussions, assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.

Fail: The students do not participate in discussions, do not complete the assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.

Please note that a Pass grade is the equivalent of a grade 3.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students complete discussions, assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.

Fail: The students do not participate in discussions, do not complete the assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.

Please note that a Pass grade is the equivalent of a grade 3.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

The students will be able to define the key concepts of intercultural communication and cultural dimensions. They will become acquainted with students from other cultures and gain an awareness of how culture impacts communication and behavior in a multicultural environment and teams. They will be able to describe the process of adapting to a new culture and will identify and prevent culture shock.

Content

Cultural concepts and dimensions
Intercultural communication in a multicultural environment and teams

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students complete discussions, assignments and a presentation on a chosen culture.

Fail: The students do not participate in discussions, do not complete the assignments and fail to deliver a presentation.

Please note that a Pass grade is the equivalent of a grade 3.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Objective

The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to international marketing. On completion, this course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the global business environment and the student 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.

This course provides the 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

Content

Framework of international marketing
International environmental analysis
Culture
Models of market entry
Internationalisation of the marketing mix
Development of international marketing strategies
Impact of globalization; cultural considerations;
Implications for organisational systems and HRM.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge:
• demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course

Skills:
• demonstrates ability to analyse, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices
• demonstrate ability to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess competence and practices of the professional field using acquired knowledge
• demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments
• demonstrate creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• apply critical professional ethical principles
• excellent team work and output

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Knowledge:
• demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course
• able to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course

Skills:
• ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions
• ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments
• ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance
• ability to use creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• work according to professional ethical principles
• good team work and output

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge:
• ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course
• ability to apply basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course

Skills:
• ability to work in an appropriate manner, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work
• ability to work appropriately under more guidance and supervision in different learning and operating environments
• ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application

Attitudes:
• professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor
• work according to professional ethical principles
• team work is largely satisfactory

Objective

The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to international marketing. On completion, this course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the global business environment and the student 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.

This course provides the 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

Content

Framework of international marketing
International environmental analysis
Culture
Models of market entry
Internationalisation of the marketing mix
Development of international marketing strategies
Impact of globalization; cultural considerations;
Implications for organisational systems and HRM.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge:
• demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course

Skills:
• demonstrates ability to analyse, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices
• demonstrate ability to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess competence and practices of the professional field using acquired knowledge
• demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments
• demonstrate creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• apply critical professional ethical principles
• excellent team work and output

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Knowledge:
• demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course
• able to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course

Skills:
• ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions
• ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments
• ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance
• ability to use creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• work according to professional ethical principles
• good team work and output

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge:
• ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course
• ability to apply basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course

Skills:
• ability to work in an appropriate manner, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work
• ability to work appropriately under more guidance and supervision in different learning and operating environments
• ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application

Attitudes:
• professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor
• work according to professional ethical principles
• team work is largely satisfactory

Objective

The students will know how the esports coaching system works, the physiological and biomechanical foundations that coaching requires, the most common ways of testing athletes and can use their acquired knowledge analytically in an effective and safe coaching process.

Content

Students are able to create a coaching plan suitable for esports coaching. Coaching plan is applied in practice to the into an esports environment including a player and a coach. The students practice coaching and goal setting activities in pairs. Aim is to find suitable regime in practicing gameplay for each student

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply acquired knowledge and treat the whole issue in a customer-oriented manner. They are able to assess and reflect upon their own competence and how their professional field operates using their acquired knowledge. They are able to plan and implement a coaching process safely and in detail according to the characteristics and needs of their clientele based on a comprehensive analysis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are proficient in the concepts and terminology of their professional field . They can assess their own competence and the way their professional field operates. They are able to work professionally in customers situations and can justify their work in a professional manner. They are able to plan a safe coaching process according to coaching science principles but with a lack of attention to detail. Their overall capacity for analysis is not entirely comprehensive

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use single concepts and name basic information concerning their field.They are able to work in an appropriate manner but without making the connections between different areas of coaching. Yet they are able to plan a safe coaching programme and can analyse individual parts of it

Objective

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

Content

Legal systems
Contract law
Business law
Labour Law

Location and time

autumn 2024

Materials

See reppu

Teaching methods

Online -course

Exam schedules

No exam, Assessment: course assignments.

Student workload

100 h.

Content scheduling

Online -course + 1 teams info and 2 teams lessons.

Further information

to LBI, LBE and ASL students only.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Objective

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

Content

Legal systems
Contract law
Business law
Labour Law

Materials

See moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Objective

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

Content

Legal systems
Contract law
Business law
Labour Law

Materials

See moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Objective

Explore skills of successful global leaders and discover what it takes to lead a cohesive global team, this course aims to enhance the participants' personal skills and competencies as leaders and to broaden understanding of key management issues. The curriculum targets to develop your interpersonal and intercultural skills to lead your teams through rapidly changing environment, and challenging times.

The learning outcome of the course:
• Familiarize some general models and theories of leadership
• Obtain knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead effectively
• Develop leadership style and enhance cultural intelligence skills through course projects
• Ethical and sustainable consideration as a leader
• Appreciate the impact of culture to adapt the leadership style

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• 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

Objective

Explore skills of successful global leaders and discover what it takes to lead a cohesive global team, this course aims to enhance the participants' personal skills and competencies as leaders and to broaden understanding of key management issues. The curriculum targets to develop your interpersonal and intercultural skills to lead your teams through rapidly changing environment, and challenging times.

The learning outcome of the course:
• Familiarize some general models and theories of leadership
• Obtain knowledge, skills and attitudes to lead effectively
• Develop leadership style and enhance cultural intelligence skills through course projects
• Ethical and sustainable consideration as a leader
• Appreciate the impact of culture to adapt the leadership style

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• 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

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

Opettajan tekemä materiaali
Opintojakson alussa sovittava materiaali/kirjallisuus

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

Opettajan tekemä materiaali
Opintojakson alussa sovittava materiaali/kirjallisuus

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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

Content

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

Materials

Opettajan tekemä materiaali
Opintojakson alussa sovittava materiaali/kirjallisuus

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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

Content

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

Location and time

Face-to-face lessons

Materials

Material provided by the teacher
Material agreed at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Lessons
Exercises
Team Works

Exam schedules

To be announced at the beginning of the course

Completion alternatives

To be agreed separately on a case-by-case basis

Student workload

The course requires 135 hours of student work

Content scheduling

See course content

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to new technologies, business opportunities created by them and to learn the terminology and history of new technologies. The student is able to apply new technologies in his / her field of study and to recognize their special features. Students will get an overview of the current state of technology and future opportunities.

Content

• Impact of digitalization
• Smart phones and mobile apps
• Cloud Services and Big Data
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR)
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Blockchain

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically analyse use cases for new technologies and develop creative new business ideas. The innovation project has been developed with care and is backed by research, showcasing a creative use of new technology. The student has participated actively in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the working principles of different new technologies and the changes they have caused in the business world and our social environment. The innovation project is based on already existing development and has been reasonably justified. The student has participated in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to explain different new technologies as a concept and to find existing use cases for them. The innovation project is a report of an existing technology concept. The student has occasionally participated in the course workshop lectures.

Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce the student to new technologies, business opportunities created by them and to learn the terminology and history of new technologies. The student is able to apply new technologies in his / her field of study and to recognize their special features. Students will get an overview of the current state of technology and future opportunities.

Content

• Impact of digitalization
• Smart phones and mobile apps
• Cloud Services and Big Data
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR)
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Blockchain

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically analyse use cases for new technologies and develop creative new business ideas. The innovation project has been developed with care and is backed by research, showcasing a creative use of new technology. The student has participated actively in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student understands the working principles of different new technologies and the changes they have caused in the business world and our social environment. The innovation project is based on already existing development and has been reasonably justified. The student has participated in the course workshop lectures.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to explain different new technologies as a concept and to find existing use cases for them. The innovation project is a report of an existing technology concept. The student has occasionally participated in the course workshop lectures.

Objective

The students understands the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams applications and is able to use them professionally during their studies and working life.

Content

Three credits include the Fundamentals and Advanced levels of Office programs.

Fundamentals:
- Basics of Text Processing
- Basics of Spreadsheets
- Basics of Slide Shows
- Participating in Meetings with Teams

Advanced:
- Long Documents
- Advanced Use of Excel
- The Keys to a Good Presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all six assignments with an acceptable level. Assignment completion requires also making any changes pointed out in the assignment feedback.

Further information

The student receives registration details for the online course through their student email.

Objective

The students understands the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams applications and is able to use them professionally during their studies and working life.

Content

Three credits include the Fundamentals and Advanced levels of Office programs.

Fundamentals:
- Basics of Text Processing
- Basics of Spreadsheets
- Basics of Slide Shows
- Participating in Meetings with Teams

Advanced:
- Long Documents
- Advanced Use of Excel
- The Keys to a Good Presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all six assignments with an acceptable level. Assignment completion requires also making any changes pointed out in the assignment feedback.

Further information

The student receives registration details for the online course through their student email.

Objective

The students understands the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams applications and is able to use them professionally during their studies and working life.

Content

Three credits include the Fundamentals and Advanced levels of Office programs.

Fundamentals:
- Basics of Text Processing
- Basics of Spreadsheets
- Basics of Slide Shows
- Participating in Meetings with Teams

Advanced:
- Long Documents
- Advanced Use of Excel
- The Keys to a Good Presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all six assignments with an acceptable level. Assignment completion requires also making any changes pointed out in the assignment feedback.

Further information

The student receives registration details for the online course through their student email.

Objective

The students understands the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams applications and is able to use them professionally during their studies and working life.

Content

Three credits include the Fundamentals and Advanced levels of Office programs.

Fundamentals:
- Basics of Text Processing
- Basics of Spreadsheets
- Basics of Slide Shows
- Participating in Meetings with Teams

Advanced:
- Long Documents
- Advanced Use of Excel
- The Keys to a Good Presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all six assignments with an acceptable level. Assignment completion requires also making any changes pointed out in the assignment feedback.

Further information

The student receives registration details for the online course through their student email.

Objective

The students understands the basics of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams applications and is able to use them professionally during their studies and working life.

Content

Three credits include the Fundamentals and Advanced levels of Office programs.

Fundamentals:
- Basics of Text Processing
- Basics of Spreadsheets
- Basics of Slide Shows
- Participating in Meetings with Teams

Advanced:
- Long Documents
- Advanced Use of Excel
- The Keys to a Good Presentation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all six assignments with an acceptable level. Assignment completion requires also making any changes pointed out in the assignment feedback.

Further information

The student receives registration details for the online course through their student email.

Objective

Promote healthy behaviors and offer programs and resources that enhance a student-athlete’s individual well-being and decision-making

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

P/F
Students must demonstrate sufficient initiative and ability to apply knowledge and competences to business related tasks.

Prerequisites

efore starting the placement the student must have completed all 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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Objective

Enhance career readiness and provide resources that prepare student-athletes for professional life.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will be able to plan a safe, responsible and profitable event.

Content

Content production, technical implementation and financial planning in event production
Event ecosystem
Event marketing
Creating a safe and responsible event

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The student will adopt the way of goal-oriented working in projects, as a team.
The student is able to plan and implement a Project, use Project Tools and Collaboration Tools.
The students will be familiar with different types of events. They will gain the knowledge and skills in organizing an event.

Content

The Project Management Framework
Global Business and intercultural Projects
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Documentation and Project Management Tools

Event management theory
Event typology and types of events
Operational and strategic dimensions of events
Event management or responsible role in an event

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The student will adopt the way of goal-oriented working in projects, as a team.
The student is able to plan and implement a Project, use Project Tools and Collaboration Tools.
The students will be familiar with different types of events. They will gain the knowledge and skills in organizing an event.

Content

The Project Management Framework
Global Business and intercultural Projects
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Documentation and Project Management Tools

Event management theory
Event typology and types of events
Operational and strategic dimensions of events
Event management or responsible role in an event

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The student will adopt the way of goal-oriented working in projects, as a team.
The student is able to plan and implement a Project, use Project Tools and Collaboration Tools.
The students will be familiar with different types of events. They will gain the knowledge and skills in organizing an event.

Content

The Project Management Framework
Global Business and intercultural Projects
Project Communication Management
Project Risk Management
Project Documentation and Project Management Tools

Event management theory
Event typology and types of events
Operational and strategic dimensions of events
Event management or responsible role in an event

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

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.

Content

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

Location and time

See the timetable of ASL22S

Materials

It will be announced in connection with the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops, contact teaching and individual study, tasks and exam.

Exam schedules

It will be announced in connection with the course.

Completion alternatives

It is possible to do part 1 of the course independently as an online study, but the recommended way of studying is to participate in face-to-face teaching/workshops.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours

Content scheduling

Part 1 (3 cr)/qualitative research and development task based thesis: Kirsi Huotari
Part 2 (2 cr)/statistics: Aki Kortelainen

Further information

The course is related to the thesis process. Part 1 of the course must be completed before the thesis plan presentation. You must attend the first session of each course, because then the teacher will present the basics information of the course. Completing the course is facilitated if you already know the topic of your thesis. However, it is not mandatory.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5, see the course information.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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.

Content

Strategic analysis
Strategic formulation
Strategic implementation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• 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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• 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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• 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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Exam, Business Projects or Research Assignments, Groupwork and Case Studies

Prerequisites

Introduction to Management

Further information

Literature: Textbook and journal articles
2 TKI credits

Objective

The students will know the basic principles and rules of study at a university of applied sciences and can use student services. They will be able to plan their own study path using the curriculum, generic and field-specific competences, and guidance. The students will be able to use the document templates needed during their studies

Content

Welcome to KAMK!
University studies and guidance services
Study path planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will know the basic principles and rules of study at a university of applied sciences and can use student services. They will be able to plan their own study path using the curriculum, generic and field-specific competences, and guidance. The students will be able to use the document templates needed during their studies

Content

Welcome to KAMK!
University studies and guidance services
Study path planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will know the basic principles and rules of study at a university of applied sciences and can use student services. They will be able to plan their own study path using the curriculum, generic and field-specific competences, and guidance. The students will be able to use the document templates needed during their studies

Content

Welcome to KAMK!
University studies and guidance services
Study path planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The students will know the basic principles and rules of study at a university of applied sciences and can use student services. They will be able to plan their own study path using the curriculum, generic and field-specific competences, and guidance. The students will be able to use the document templates needed during their studies

Content

Welcome to KAMK!
University studies and guidance services
Study path planning

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

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. Students will be able to compile an accurate, carefully written and logical thesis as well as an accurately written maturity test.They will be proficient in the written and spoken forms of communication required in working life.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1-5
See KUAS thesis assessment criteria

Objective

Students understand the external factors that affect the societies within esports. Students understand what is required to build an esports club. Student understand what is required in creating a sponsorship application. Student understands what kind of different esports profiles players have.

Content

Different esports strategies related to acquisition and business ideas. Analysis of different stakeholder strategies and earning logic in the esports environment.
-External factors in affecting esports
-Sponsorship
-Building an esports club

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student carries out tasks given to him. Student knows how to start building an esports club. Student knows and is able to implement ideas on how to create more visibility in terms of esports. Student is able to create and present a believable sponsorship application.

Objective

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

Content

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.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Business Operations.

Objective

The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to international marketing. On completion, this course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the global business environment and the student 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.

This course provides the 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

Content

Framework of international marketing
International environmental analysis
Culture
Models of market entry
Internationalisation of the marketing mix
Development of international marketing strategies
Impact of globalization; cultural considerations;
Implications for organisational systems and HRM.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge:
• demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course

Skills:
• demonstrates ability to analyse, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices
• demonstrate ability to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess competence and practices of the professional field using acquired knowledge
• demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments
• demonstrate creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• apply critical professional ethical principles
• excellent team work and output

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Knowledge:
• demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course
• able to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course

Skills:
• ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions
• ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments
• ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance
• ability to use creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• work according to professional ethical principles
• good team work and output

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge:
• ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course
• ability to apply basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course

Skills:
• ability to work in an appropriate manner, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work
• ability to work appropriately under more guidance and supervision in different learning and operating environments
• ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application

Attitudes:
• professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor
• work according to professional ethical principles
• team work is largely satisfactory

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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

Content

Legal systems
Contract law
Business law
Labour Law

Materials

See moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Objective

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.

Content

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

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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.

Objective

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

Content

Legal systems
Contract law
Business law
Labour Law

Materials

See moodle

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Objective

The students will know how the esports coaching system works, the physiological and biomechanical foundations that coaching requires, the most common ways of testing athletes and can use their acquired knowledge analytically in an effective and safe coaching process.

Content

Students are able to create a coaching plan suitable for esports coaching. Coaching plan is applied in practice to the into an esports environment including a player and a coach. The students practice coaching and goal setting activities in pairs. Aim is to find suitable regime in practicing gameplay for each student

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply acquired knowledge and treat the whole issue in a customer-oriented manner. They are able to assess and reflect upon their own competence and how their professional field operates using their acquired knowledge. They are able to plan and implement a coaching process safely and in detail according to the characteristics and needs of their clientele based on a comprehensive analysis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are proficient in the concepts and terminology of their professional field . They can assess their own competence and the way their professional field operates. They are able to work professionally in customers situations and can justify their work in a professional manner. They are able to plan a safe coaching process according to coaching science principles but with a lack of attention to detail. Their overall capacity for analysis is not entirely comprehensive

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use single concepts and name basic information concerning their field.They are able to work in an appropriate manner but without making the connections between different areas of coaching. Yet they are able to plan a safe coaching programme and can analyse individual parts of it

Objective

The student is able to describe the central service design concepts, emphasis and meanings. The student understands the key principles of service design thinking in business development and learns to seek for and interpret user / customer needs from the perspective of his/her own field. He/She learns to improve an existing service or to create a new one – based on creating value for users and customers and to be as efficient as possible. The student is familiar with the service design process and can implement that knowledge creatively into practice. The student is aware of the various research methods and creative tools used in service design when seeking information. In addition, she/he is able to enhance the stakeholder involvement and encourage the engagement with the design process. Student’s workshop facilitator skills will improve

Content

The key guidelines in design thinking.
Step-by-step –process of the service design (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test).
Creative tools and research methods to collect and construct point of view based on user needs.
Building representation of the creative solutions and ideas.
The stakeholder engagement methods and practices & facilitation tools.
Guidelines to facilitate and conduct a workshop and an innovative design process.
Service design case study connected with the specific field chosen.

Facilitating innovation, and change in the organization and stressing current user needs: Planning, organizing, facilitating and conducting one workshop.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been achieved to an exceptionally high-level demonstrating the following attributes:
• Exceptional understanding, exploration, insight and application of the theories, concepts, processes and creative tools learned.
• Clear adherence to all specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work and conduction of workshop, including any subject-specific conventions, where applicable, are of very high quality throughout
• Evidence of effective communication of work to peers and others. Excellent teamwork.
• Offer stimulating and rigorous arguments that are likely to be at the limits of what may be expected at this level
• The course work has been executed/performed in an original way
• Outstanding ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of very high-quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Evidence of outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to suggests alternative approaches
• Evidence of outstanding ability to address complex issues both systematically and creatively

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been met fully at a good or very good standard demonstrating the following attributes:
• Good to very good understanding, exploration, insight and application of the theories, concepts, processes and creative tools learned.
• No significant inaccuracies, misunderstandings or errors
• Clear adherence to all specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• The organisation, structure and standard of presentation of the work, including any subject-specific conventions, where appropriate, are of reasonable to good quality throughout
• Evidence of sufficiently effective communication of work and good teamwork
• Ability to present structured, clear and concise arguments
• The work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a comprehensive way with some degree of originality
• Evidence of sufficient ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Evidence of reasonable to good quality analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Evidence of sufficient problem solving skills and ability to suggest alternative approaches

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1-2) - All learning outcomes/ assessment criteria have been met demonstrating the following attributes:
• Demonstrate sound understanding and exploration, some insight and/or appropriate research and using creative tools and processes
• Some minor inaccuracies and/or misunderstandings of concepts, theories or literature – small but not significant errors
• Some minor deviation from the specifications for the assessment task, including word limit where appropriate
• Meet the minimum standard to organize and present with some adherence to the subject-specific conventions
• Demonstrate some ability to develop an argument but can lack fluency. Teamwork is challenging
• The course work has been approached and/or executed/performed in a standard way with limited evidence of originality
• Some contextualisation but with a heavy reliance on a limited number of sources and, in general, the breadth and depth of sources and research are lacking
• Evidence of study and demonstration of ability to reach appropriate decisions based on incomplete or complex evidence
• Some, but limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal
• Some evidence of problem solving skills
• Some evidence of ability to address complex issues adequately

Objective

The course is designed to provide students with an introduction to international marketing. On completion, this course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the global business environment and the student 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.

This course provides the 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

Content

Framework of international marketing
International environmental analysis
Culture
Models of market entry
Internationalisation of the marketing mix
Development of international marketing strategies
Impact of globalization; cultural considerations;
Implications for organisational systems and HRM.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Knowledge:
• demonstrates ability to use and apply the concepts and theoretical framework learned in this course

Skills:
• demonstrates ability to analyse, compare, combine and select information and present alternative practices
• demonstrate ability to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess competence and practices of the professional field using acquired knowledge
• demonstrate ability to work independently, responsibly, with initiative and flexibly in all learning and operational environments
• demonstrate creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• apply critical professional ethical principles
• excellent team work and output

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Knowledge:
• demonstrate ability to systematically use the concepts learned in this course
• able to name, describe and give reasons for basic knowledge of the theories and concepts learned in this course

Skills:
• ability to select appropriate practices based on acquired knowledge and instructions
• ability to work independently and responsibly completing different tasks in all learning and operational environments
• ability to apply techniques and concepts learned under minimal guidance
• ability to use creative but realistic and pragamatic approach to problem solving

Attitudes:
• work smoothly and professionally as a team to achieve common goals of the group
• work according to professional ethical principles
• good team work and output

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knowledge:
• ability to identify the main/individual concepts learned in the course
• ability to apply basic analysis using the concepts and theories learned from the course

Skills:
• ability to work in an appropriate manner, though some uncertainty may be evident in the work
• ability to work appropriately under more guidance and supervision in different learning and operating environments
• ability to use the techniques and models of the professional field in basic application

Attitudes:
• professional conduct in communication, updates, interactions within the team and with supervisor
• work according to professional ethical principles
• team work is largely satisfactory

Objective

The student will gain practical knowledge about the events in esports industry. Practical skills can be put to use when working in an environment or company that plans, participates or sponsors esports events somehow. This relates to organizing as well as participating in esports events to gain insight of esports as a phenomenon.

Content

The student will participate in esports events and seminars. Events need to include esports or video game related content.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Participated in at least two seminars. Written reports of events and seminars necessary.