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Finnish Economic GeographyLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LT00CG85

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

Students will know the main concepts of regional economics as well as factors associated with the development of economic regions while being able to discuss current economic issues. Students will be able to review current economic issues ans compile reports on the state of economic development.

Content

The world as an operational environment and regional economic viewpoints
Demographic factors and their effect on the economy
Europe as a economic region and the development of the EU
Finland's economy, competitiveness and production structure
Energy issues in economic decision making

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use concepts expertly and in a variety of ways. They are able to critically and analytically analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment and to reflect upon their own learning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use the concepts of the subject area systematically and logically. They are able to assess and analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment at least to some extent.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use the basic concepts of the economic operational environment and to describe their content.

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Enrollment

30.12.2024 - 26.01.2025

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Business

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Teachers
  • Mervi Väisänen
Groups
  • LLM24SE
    LLM24SE
  • LLM24SH
    LLM24SH

Objective

Students will know the main concepts of regional economics as well as factors associated with the development of economic regions while being able to discuss current economic issues. Students will be able to review current economic issues ans compile reports on the state of economic development.

Content

The world as an operational environment and regional economic viewpoints
Demographic factors and their effect on the economy
Europe as a economic region and the development of the EU
Finland's economy, competitiveness and production structure
Energy issues in economic decision making

Location and time

Kevät 2025

Materials

Repussa jaettava oppimateriaali ja ajankohtaiset muut materiaalit käsiteltävien teemojen mukaisesti.

Teaching methods

Monimuoto-opetus, itsenäinen ja yhteistoiminnallinen opiskelu.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

Kokonaisaika 130 h (lähiopetus/Teams 14 h, itsenäinen ja yhteistoiminnallinen opiskelu 116 h).

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to use concepts expertly and in a variety of ways. They are able to critically and analytically analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment and to reflect upon their own learning.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use the concepts of the subject area systematically and logically. They are able to assess and analyse changes and trends in the economic operational environment at least to some extent.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use the basic concepts of the economic operational environment and to describe their content.

Assessment methods and criteria

Annettujen tehtävien ja nettitentin suoritus, hyväksytty suoritus vähintään 50 % opintojakson kokonaispistemäärästä.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Opiskelijan käsitteiden käyttö on monipuolista ja asiantuntevaa.
Opiskelija kykenee analysoimaan kriittisesti ja analyyttisesti taloudellisen toimintaympäristön muutoksia ja kehityskulkuja, sekä reflektoimaan omaa oppimistaan.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

Opiskelija osaa käyttää aihealueen käsitteitä johdonmukaisesti ja loogisesti.
Opiskelija osaa kuvata, arvioida ja analysoida taloudellisen toimintaympäristön muutoksia ja kehityskulkuja.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Opiskelija osaa käyttää taloudelliseen toimintaympäristöön liittyviä peruskäsitteitä ja kuvata niiden sisältöjä.