Topical Issues in Business Forums (2cr)
Code: LT00CE42-3004
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 01.08.2026 - 15.12.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- BACHELORS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
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Evaluation methods and criteria
The course requires active and independent participation of the student in group work, preparation of group work, conferencing and performance.
Evaluation scale
Hylätty/Hyväksytty
Content scheduling
Schedule:
Starting session, orientation and course instructions
Group work kick off
Group work continuation
Independent work on group work
Online NBF Stream, place: X
Presentations of the group work. Taito 2 auditorium
Objective
The aim is to become acquainted with and understand the changing trends and requirements of working life in an international operating environment.
Execution methods
Participation in current affairs forums, workshops and make related preliminary assignments and reflections.
Accomplishment methods
Participation in current affairs forums, workshops and make related preliminary assignments and reflections.
Content
Each of the topics in the current affairs forum.
Students actively participate in forums and other workshops.
Location and time
The course takes place in September and October.
Teaching is weekly contact teaching on campus and includes two full conference days in September.
Materials
All learning material is available on the course's ReppuMoodle platform and on the NBF website.
A computer and internet connection are required.
Teaching methods
The course is taught in class.
Meetings will include working in small groups and preparing to attend a business conference.
The course will culminate in a group presentation based on the conference themes and literature.
Employer connections
During the course students will hear from international business experts and discuss topical issues.
Exam schedules
The course does not include an exam. The performance is done as a group or individual presentation.
International connections
During the course the students will hear speeches from international business experts and research findings in the field.
Completion alternatives
Participating in a business conference and preparing a presentation on its themes. Conference and theme to be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Student workload
The scope of the course is 2 credits, which means about 50 hours of student work.
The course includes a preliminary assignment, active participation in the conference livestream (two days), group work, and preparation and presentation of a group presentation in the course.
Meetings:
1. meeting Course start
2. meeting Kick-off for group work
3. meeting Presentation preparation
4. meeting Nordic Business Forum
5. meeting Nordic Business Forum
6. meeting Group work presentations, end of course
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Accepted:
Student has completed the preliminary tasks and followed the seminar for two days and on based of the seminar compiled the final report according to the instructions given by the lecturer.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
A student attends actively both into forum work and workshops. A student shares the knowledge produced in groups actively and produces a reflective blog text.