Study Guide

Objective

Student:
• understand the importance of ethics and values in a globalizing world
• understand the main outlines of the UN Agenda 2030 and the challenges
• is able to apply key concepts related to eco-social approach
• be able to raise awareness of discriminatory and unsustainable structures affecting the environment
• be able to view and evaluate and develop different dimensions of the sustainability and eco-social approach in organization

Content

The course focuses on the importance of ethics and values in globalizing world, as well as the role of equitable development under UN Agenda 2030 and as a counterbalance to technological and economic globalization. The themes of sustainable development are examined from the perspectives of the different dimensions of sustainability (human, social and ecological) as well as through the key concepts related to eco-social approach. The course provides students with both theoretical and practical tools to implement sustainability and eco-social approach in organizations.

Materials

Ilmoitetaan opintojaksolla

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

After completing the course, students will be able to apply different calculation methods to assess the profitability of investments, analyse the information produced by the calculations and use the information produced by the calculations in making investment decisions.
The student will be able to apply and analyse different financing options for investments and their cost implications in the short and long term. The student can analyse the impact of different financing options on the profitability, liquidity and solvency of the company in the short and long term.

Content

Calculations to assist investment decisions
Financing of investments
Investment and sustainability (corporate responsibility)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to draw up a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating a very good command of the subject area.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to draw up a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating a good command of the subject area.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to prepare a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating mastery of the subject area.

Objective

The aim of the thesis is to develop the student's ability to apply research knowledge and use selected methods to identify and solve problems in working life, as well as to develop the ability to work independently in a demanding expert capacity. After completing the thesis, the student will have an in-depth understanding of the relevant field, its position in working life and social significance, the ability to independently search for information and to monitor, analyse and critically evaluate the development of research knowledge and professional practice in the relevant field, and the ability to independently produce and apply information.

Content

The thesis can be a development project or a development study that enhances the student's professional skills and serves the development needs of working life. The output of a thesis of a developmental nature may be a new or improved working method or process, product, method, model, event or artistic work, etc.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

The requirements and assessment criteria are set out in master thesis guides.

Objective

Student:
• can describe the impact and effectiveness of the thematic concepts
• can identify organizational problems that can be viewed and solved in terms of impact
• is able to develop an impact model and supporting metrics and data collection
• knows effective impact assessment methods for their work
• is able to apply impact research and evaluation information in the development of organizational services
• is able to develop methods to enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• masters the basics of impact communication
• ability to examine the evaluation of effectiveness from the perspective of organizational management

Content

* Key concepts (including impact, impact, impact investment, etc.)
* Effectiveness in reviewing organizational performance - mapping the basis for impact assessment
* Efficiency stairs
* Modeling effects and effectiveness
* Impact measurement and data collection
* Criteria for impact assessment and overall evaluation process
* Issues affecting impact assessment (risks, stakeholder engagement, indicators, etc.)
* Impact Communication and Forms of Communication
* Impact assessment and its management

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• controls the impact and effectiveness of the conceptual framework
• analyze organizational problems and address them from an impact perspective
• develops an applicable impact model and supporting metrics• utilize impact assessment methods in their work
• mapping impact research data and applying it to the development of organizational services
• develop innovative methods that enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• use impact and impact in their communications
• apply their impact assessment skills to the management of the organization

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
• can apply the concepts of influence and effectiveness correctly
• can identify organizational problems and solve them from the perspective of effectiveness
• is able to develop an impact model and supporting metrics• utilize some impact assessment methods in their work
• mapping impact research data and applying it in part to developing organizational services
• develop methods that enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• partially utilizes the theme of impact and impact in its communications
• can use their impact assessment skills in organizational management

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
• is familiar with the concepts of impact and effectiveness• seeks to identify organizational issues and address them from an impact perspective
• endeavors to develop an impact model and supporting metrics
• endeavors to utilize some impact assessment methods in their work
• Identify impact research data and seek to apply it when developing organizational services
• endeavor to develop methods to improve the effectiveness of services within organizations
• seeks to use impact and impact in their communications
• recognizes the importance of impact assessment skills in managing an organization

Objective

Student:
• can describe the impact and effectiveness of the thematic concepts
• can identify organizational problems that can be viewed and solved in terms of impact
• is able to develop an impact model and supporting metrics and data collection
• knows effective impact assessment methods for their work
• is able to apply impact research and evaluation information in the development of organizational services
• is able to develop methods to enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• masters the basics of impact communication
• ability to examine the evaluation of effectiveness from the perspective of organizational management

Content

* Key concepts (including impact, impact, impact investment, etc.)
* Effectiveness in reviewing organizational performance - mapping the basis for impact assessment
* Efficiency stairs
* Modeling effects and effectiveness
* Impact measurement and data collection
* Criteria for impact assessment and overall evaluation process
* Issues affecting impact assessment (risks, stakeholder engagement, indicators, etc.)
* Impact Communication and Forms of Communication
* Impact assessment and its management

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
• controls the impact and effectiveness of the conceptual framework
• analyze organizational problems and address them from an impact perspective
• develops an applicable impact model and supporting metrics• utilize impact assessment methods in their work
• mapping impact research data and applying it to the development of organizational services
• develop innovative methods that enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• use impact and impact in their communications
• apply their impact assessment skills to the management of the organization

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
• can apply the concepts of influence and effectiveness correctly
• can identify organizational problems and solve them from the perspective of effectiveness
• is able to develop an impact model and supporting metrics• utilize some impact assessment methods in their work
• mapping impact research data and applying it in part to developing organizational services
• develop methods that enhance the effectiveness of the organization's services
• partially utilizes the theme of impact and impact in its communications
• can use their impact assessment skills in organizational management

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
• is familiar with the concepts of impact and effectiveness• seeks to identify organizational issues and address them from an impact perspective
• endeavors to develop an impact model and supporting metrics
• endeavors to utilize some impact assessment methods in their work
• Identify impact research data and seek to apply it when developing organizational services
• endeavor to develop methods to improve the effectiveness of services within organizations
• seeks to use impact and impact in their communications
• recognizes the importance of impact assessment skills in managing an organization

Objective

After completing the course, students will be able to apply different calculation methods to assess the profitability of investments, analyse the information produced by the calculations and use the information produced by the calculations in making investment decisions.
The student will be able to apply and analyse different financing options for investments and their cost implications in the short and long term. The student can analyse the impact of different financing options on the profitability, liquidity and solvency of the company in the short and long term.

Content

Calculations to assist investment decisions
Financing of investments
Investment and sustainability (corporate responsibility)

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to draw up a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating a very good command of the subject area.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to draw up a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating a good command of the subject area.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to analyse and interpret the current state of investment calculations and can justify development needs for the use of calculations in decision-making. The student is able to prepare a plan for the development of the use of investment and financial calculations in his/her own work community, demonstrating mastery of the subject area.

Objective

Student:
• understand the importance of ethics and values in a globalizing world
• understand the main outlines of the UN Agenda 2030 and the challenges
• is able to apply key concepts related to eco-social approach
• be able to raise awareness of discriminatory and unsustainable structures affecting the environment
• be able to view and evaluate and develop different dimensions of the sustainability and eco-social approach in organization

Content

The course focuses on the importance of ethics and values in globalizing world, as well as the role of equitable development under UN Agenda 2030 and as a counterbalance to technological and economic globalization. The themes of sustainable development are examined from the perspectives of the different dimensions of sustainability (human, social and ecological) as well as through the key concepts related to eco-social approach. The course provides students with both theoretical and practical tools to implement sustainability and eco-social approach in organizations.

Materials

Ilmoitetaan opintojaksolla

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Objective

The aim of the thesis is to develop the student's ability to apply research knowledge and use selected methods to identify and solve problems in working life, as well as to develop the ability to work independently in a demanding expert capacity. After completing the thesis, the student will have an in-depth understanding of the relevant field, its position in working life and social significance, the ability to independently search for information and to monitor, analyse and critically evaluate the development of research knowledge and professional practice in the relevant field, and the ability to independently produce and apply information.

Content

The thesis can be a development project or a development study that enhances the student's professional skills and serves the development needs of working life. The output of a thesis of a developmental nature may be a new or improved working method or process, product, method, model, event or artistic work, etc.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

The requirements and assessment criteria are set out in master thesis guides.