International Networking and CollaborationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

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

Content

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Literature review, Research assignments and / or projects