International Networking and CollaborationLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

The course helps participants to deepen their understanding of the key essence about business networks. 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.

Sisältö

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

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.
Has an ability to apply concepts in practice independently and pro-actively.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Student uses the right basic concept consistently and provides the terminology and key elements in the concepts taught.
Has an ability to justify and reason the choice and application of specific concepts.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

Literature review, Research assignments and / or projects