Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

This course deals with academic communication in sufficient depth and detail to enable students to present research work and write reports in academic style, as may be required for other courses in this degree programm. Most of the topics covered will also be relevant to writing a final thesis, so this course can be considered as a basic introduction to that process.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

- Demonstrate familiarity with the principles of academic communication.
- Access and critically evaluate relevant source materials.
- Get familiar with the concept of plagiarism and know how to avoid it in their own work.
- Incorporate in-text references to source materials and compile a list of sources, following TAMK requirements.
- Produce academic texts which meet set criteria: clear, accurate and formal English, coherent structure.
- Present constructive and well-justified verbal arguments and feedback in formal, face-to-face academic settings, such as seminars and public lectures.
- Utilize resources and learning strategies to develop their own communication skills independently.

Content (course unit)

What are the key features of academic communication and how does it differ from organizational communication?
What are the roles of verbal and written communication in the academic context?
What norms and standards must academic writing meet?
What stages must a a writer process to produce an academic text?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student communicates in comprehensible English overall and shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text. References to source materials are included where appropriate.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student's English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets the norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student's written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style, reports meet the norms for different types of text. He/she shows ability to access and select appropriate information. References to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways, source materials are expertly paraphrased. Oral expression is fluent and professional.

Location and time

B3-27

Exam schedules

There is no exam. To pass the course, a student should:
- Attend 80% of the lessons.
- Complete the exercises on Moodle.
- Submit the required assignments on time.
- Participate in the essay presentation.
- Write a reflective self-evaluation essay.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on completing 80% of attendance and completion of coursework.
Participation and activity in the lessons should be, at least 80%.
Coursework, assignments and self-study make up 20% of the final grade (submitted to the designated folders)

Using TAMK's template correctly
Make sure in-text references follow TAMK's recommended style.
Make sure the List of references has been correctly written, following TAMK's recommended style, it is arranged in alphabetical order and the references have the corresponding in-text references.
Giving feedback and reflective self-evaluation essay 20%
The final essay is 60%. Make sure to acknowledge using artificial intelligence ChatGPT with a score not exceeding 20% of your work.
A minimum of grade 3 will be awarded if all the conditions are fulfilled.
If the references are not written correctly, it is an automatic FAIL

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, workshops, consultation

Learning materials

Materials will be provided on TUNI-Moodle, in addition to student's materials.

Student workload

Students must:
- search for authentic source materials for their selected or chosen topic for writing the literature-based essay.
- learn how to write in-text citations and bibliography correctly per TAMK's recommendations as in TAMK's report guide.

Content scheduling

Initial theory
Writing processes
Draft and consultation
Proofreading exercises and activities
Presentations and submission of final essays

Completion alternatives

A student can complete this course by accreditation: that is if the student has previously written a thesis for a higher education institute or completed a course with similar content.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The students accumulate points from the coursework.
Marks Grade 20 60
90-100 5 20 60
85-89 4 15 55
70-84 3 10 50
<70 Fail

Objectives (course unit)

This course deals with academic communication in sufficient depth and detail to enable students to present research work and write reports in academic style, as may be required for other courses in this degree programm. Most of the topics covered will also be relevant to writing a final thesis, so this course can be considered as a basic introduction to that process.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

- Demonstrate familiarity with the principles of academic communication.
- Access and critically evaluate relevant source materials.
- Get familiar with the concept of plagiarism and know how to avoid it in their own work.
- Incorporate in-text references to source materials and compile a list of sources, following TAMK requirements.
- Produce academic texts which meet set criteria: clear, accurate and formal English, coherent structure.
- Present constructive and well-justified verbal arguments and feedback in formal, face-to-face academic settings, such as seminars and public lectures.
- Utilize resources and learning strategies to develop their own communication skills independently.

Content (course unit)

What are the key features of academic communication and how does it differ from organizational communication?
What are the roles of verbal and written communication in the academic context?
What norms and standards must academic writing meet?
What stages must a a writer process to produce an academic text?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student communicates in comprehensible English overall and shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text. References to source materials are included where appropriate.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student's English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets the norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student's written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style, reports meet the norms for different types of text. He/she shows ability to access and select appropriate information. References to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways, source materials are expertly paraphrased. Oral expression is fluent and professional.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course completes the students’ accounting and finance module studies and consists of two parts.

Firstly, the students study and learn about the working capital management concept and theory. Studying this part is linked to understanding of typical corporate life from start-up to growth company – and further on to the mature business phase.

Secondly, a selection of advanced industry-specific and other themes and topics are assigned to the students, enabling them to link their accounting and finance studies to their own favorite industries or some most motivating current themes and topics of today’s business life.

After completing the course, students will be able to:

Apply their finance and managerial accounting skills to industry-specific business cases.
See and analyze the big picture of working capital case-specifically, react immediately when necessary - and initiate business development actions based on the analysis.
Control the working capital professionally, using performance measures such as current ratio, turnover of inventory, turnovers of accounts receivable and payable, as well as gearing %.
Calculate the profitability of working capital investment using the net present value (NPV) method.
Identify the need for using advanced methods such as just-in-time (JIT) management, lean accounting and environmental accounting when necessary.
Create basic-level cash plans and cash flow forecasts.

Content (course unit)

What is the working capital concept, and what is the strategic importance of it?
What is the working capital cycle, and how can working capital be managed successfully?
How can cash and inventory processes and balances be improved?
How can the management of trade receivables and payables as well as cash flows be enhanced?
What is gearing %, and how can it be used in practice?
Which industries, current trends and phenomena are potential ones for advanced accounting and finance efforts and applications?
When is it time for environmental or lean accounting, or e.g. for applying the just-in-time (JIT) method?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and use the concepts and methods of cash management and working capital management, as well as some cash flow and digital finance related industry or case specific applications. He/she can take responsibility for his individual duties in routine cash and working capital management as well as related measurement and reporting activities, and is able to make some contribution in a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has the competence of applying and explaining the concepts and methods of cash and working capital management as well as performing cash flow and digital finance in related industry or case specific analyses in controllable situations. He/she works actively and cooperates responsibly and constructively both individually and in a group. He/she can solve cash and working capital management problems as well as work on cash flow and digital finance related measurement, reporting and development activities. His/her courses of action are well justified.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can analyse complex situations and produce alternative solution proposals to various cash and working capital management problems. He/she can produce cash flow and digital finance related industry or case specific analyses. He/she can apply his extensive knowledge and skills of the subject matter excellently in problem solving, experiments, and when working on cash flow and digital finance related analysis, reporting and business development activities. His/her courses of action are very well justified, and he can work individually, making remarkable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively and flexibly with excellent commitment.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student does not perform in the course exam acceptably, or he/she does not complete the compulsory exercises, assignments and/or other compulsory items on the course agendas acceptably.

Location and time

From February 15 to April 25, 2024.

The first class will be there at TAMK Kuntokatu main campus on Feb 15, 2024.
The last class will be there at TAMK main campus Apr 25, 2024.

Exam schedules

No written exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student’s overall course grade is based on
1. the evaluation criteria of this course
2. active individual participation in the classes
3. performing the assigned exercises acceptably
4. his/her group assignment performance, including both contribution in the group's own report and action in an opposing team.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Learning discussions, group assignments, exercises, case studies, literature, lecturing.

Learning materials

Bhimani, A., Datar, S., Horngren, C.T. & Rajan, M. 2018. Management and Cost Accounting. 7th ed. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education.
Especially chapters 13-14.
ISBN: 9781292232669. EISBN: 9781292232676.
https://andor.tuni.fi/permalink/358FIN_TAMPO/176jdvt/cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781292232676

Other books and learning material will be informed to the course participants during the course implementation.

In addition, students and the groups of them perform task-specific data collection, as part of their exercises and group assignments.

Student workload

Max. some 160 hours as workload; approx. 20 hours of that as contact teaching.

Content scheduling

Studying cash, investment and working capital management forms the first key part of the course, studying digital and sustainable finance the second/last part.

The study process 2024:
1. Introduction - incl. rehearsal about the liquidity and solvency measures
2. Cash Budget
3. Capital Budgeting - incl. especially the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methods (NPV, IRR, Payback)
4. The Cash Flow Statement (both the Indirect and Direct method)
5. Participation in the Eye on TAMK 2024 Intl Week (or a corresponding live or online event/webinar)
6. Working Capital Management - incl. also e.g. the Gearing-% measurement
7. Digital and Sustainable Finance - as Group assignment.

Completion alternatives

No, there are not.

Practical training and working life cooperation

A company visit, or a guest speaker making a visit to us is possible during the course implementation.

International connections

Participation in, at least, one guest lecture on Eye on TAMK 2024 Intl Week (or a corresponding live or online event/webinar) in spring 2024 is required.

In addition, the truly international group of students studies keenly together both during the classes at TAMK, and virtually.

Further information

Pasi Kuusijärvi, M.Sc. (Econ. & Bus. Adm.), AmO, HHJ PJ
Senior Lecturer, Accounting and Financial Management

Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
Tampere, Finland

pasi.kuusijarvi@tuni.fi
Tel. +358 40 846 3052
www.tuni.fi

Objectives (course unit)

The course introduces the basics of financial accounting. Students will learn bookkeeping in virtual companies.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the basic concepts and principles of accounting
• Record basic business transactions in accounting

Content (course unit)

• What are the purposes of accounting and who are the users of accounting information?
• What is the conceptual framework in accounting?
• What are the phases of an accounting period?
• What does double-entry accounting mean?
• What is accounting equation?
• How are business transactions recorded in accounting?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise and define fundamentals of financial accounting. He/she knows the stages of accounting period and is able to record basic financial transactions using bookkeeping software. The student takes responsibility for his/her own work in individual assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting well. The student can use bookkeeping software at a basic level. The student takes responsibility for his/her own work and recognises and follows the important courses of action in the field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting in an excellent manner. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student can use bookkeeping software well at a basic level. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner and develops his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

Weeks 2-8/2024

Exam schedules

Exam week 7/2024 (preliminary)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- lectures
- assignments
- teamwork

Learning materials

The list of recommended litterature is available in course Moodle

Student workload

2 ECTS, approximately 54 h

Completion alternatives

----

Practical training and working life cooperation

----

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has failed in achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently. Student understands fundamentals of financial accounting and knows the basic functions of Fennoa book-keeping program.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course well although the skills and competences are somewhat in need of further development. Student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting well. Student can use Fennoa book-keeping program at a basic level.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course excellently. The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting in an excellent manner. Student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. Student can use Fennoa book-keeping program well at a basic level.

Objectives (course unit)

The course introduces the basics of financial accounting. Students will learn bookkeeping in virtual companies.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the basic concepts and principles of accounting
• Record basic business transactions in accounting

Content (course unit)

• What are the purposes of accounting and who are the users of accounting information?
• What is the conceptual framework in accounting?
• What are the phases of an accounting period?
• What does double-entry accounting mean?
• What is accounting equation?
• How are business transactions recorded in accounting?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise and define fundamentals of financial accounting. He/she knows the stages of accounting period and is able to record basic financial transactions using bookkeeping software. The student takes responsibility for his/her own work in individual assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting well. The student can use bookkeeping software at a basic level. The student takes responsibility for his/her own work and recognises and follows the important courses of action in the field.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting in an excellent manner. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student can use bookkeeping software well at a basic level. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner and develops his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

Weeks 2-8/2024

Exam schedules

Exam week 7/2024 (preliminary)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- lectures
- assignments
- teamwork

Learning materials

The list of recommended litterature is available in course Moodle

Student workload

2 ECTS, approximately 54 h

Completion alternatives

----

Practical training and working life cooperation

----

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has failed in achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently. Student understands fundamentals of financial accounting and knows the basic functions of Fennoa book-keeping program.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course well although the skills and competences are somewhat in need of further development. Student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting well. Student can use Fennoa book-keeping program at a basic level.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course excellently. The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting in an excellent manner. Student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. Student can use Fennoa book-keeping program well at a basic level.

Objectives (course unit)

This course describes the first steps of the internationalization process of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Students learn to make a basic market analysis of a new target market for a company. Students analyze international marketing environment (macro and micro) of the target country and help the company with their internationalization plan.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Search for market information of a new target market
• Describe the contents of an international market analysis.
• Analyze international marketing environment of a target country
• Apply the knowledge of the market analysis to company’s internationalization plan.
• Work effectively in a multicultural team.

Content (course unit)

• How to find market information of a new target market?
• What is international market analysis?
• What are the special features of international marketing environment?
• What knowledge is needed when entering into a new target country?
• How to work effectively in a multicultural team?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with basic concepts of international business. He/she is aware of common export modes. The student knows how to identify factors that indicate potential export markets in order to define market entry modes. The student can identify selected sources of market information and apply that knowledge in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working in a multicultural team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has comprehensive knowledge of the concepts used in international business. He/she can analyse and select suitable export modes. The student knows how to identify and evaluate the factors indicating promising export market potential and is able to match them with the most suitable market entry modes. The student can identify a variety of sources of market information and relate that knowledge in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working effectively in a multicultural team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has extensive knowledge of the concepts used in international business. He/she can identify, analyse and select the accurate export modes in a variety of situations. The student knows how to identify and evaluate the factors indicating strong export market potential and is able to match them with the most suitable market entry modes. The student can identify an extensive variety of sources of market information. He/she can utilize and apply that market information in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working effectively and productively in a multicultural team.

Location and time

On campus according to the timetable

Exam schedules

See Methods and Grounds for Evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on successful completion of the following tasks and assignments:
• project work for the commissioner's company (report and presentation)
• written exam
• course participation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, independent study, research, project work

Learning materials

• Course book: International Business: The New Realities, Knight, Gary; Riesenberger, John; Cavusgil, S. Tamer, 2016
• Materials in Moodle

Student workload

Total hours: 3 cr x 27 h = 81 h including:
• contact lessons 21 hours (7 x 3 h)
• independent study and research 60 hours

Content scheduling

• Sources of information for international market analysis
• Foreign market selection criteria
• External business environment (PESTEL analysis of a given market)
• Entry modes to a foreign market

Completion alternatives

If a student has completed corresponding studies at another university or university of applied sciences, the student may apply for credit transfer through HyväHot / CreTa system.

Such cases have to be discussed with the course teacher at the beginning of the course, and students may be required to complete additional assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The main project of the course is carried out in cooperation with a commissioner (Finnish company).

Further information

Mandatory attendance - 80%
Active participation in group work
Research skills

Objectives (course unit)

This course describes the first steps of the internationalization process of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Students learn to make a basic market analysis of a new target market for a company. Students analyze international marketing environment (macro and micro) of the target country and help the company with their internationalization plan.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Search for market information of a new target market
• Describe the contents of an international market analysis.
• Analyze international marketing environment of a target country
• Apply the knowledge of the market analysis to company’s internationalization plan.
• Work effectively in a multicultural team.

Content (course unit)

• How to find market information of a new target market?
• What is international market analysis?
• What are the special features of international marketing environment?
• What knowledge is needed when entering into a new target country?
• How to work effectively in a multicultural team?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is familiar with basic concepts of international business. He/she is aware of common export modes. The student knows how to identify factors that indicate potential export markets in order to define market entry modes. The student can identify selected sources of market information and apply that knowledge in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working in a multicultural team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has comprehensive knowledge of the concepts used in international business. He/she can analyse and select suitable export modes. The student knows how to identify and evaluate the factors indicating promising export market potential and is able to match them with the most suitable market entry modes. The student can identify a variety of sources of market information and relate that knowledge in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working effectively in a multicultural team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has extensive knowledge of the concepts used in international business. He/she can identify, analyse and select the accurate export modes in a variety of situations. The student knows how to identify and evaluate the factors indicating strong export market potential and is able to match them with the most suitable market entry modes. The student can identify an extensive variety of sources of market information. He/she can utilize and apply that market information in the context of a company’s internationalisation strategy. The student is capable of working effectively and productively in a multicultural team.

Location and time

On campus according to the timetable

Exam schedules

See Methods and Grounds for Evaluation

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on successful completion of the following tasks and assignments:
• project work for the commissioner's company (report and presentation)
• written exam
• course participation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, independent study, research, project work

Learning materials

• Course book: International Business: The New Realities, Knight, Gary; Riesenberger, John; Cavusgil, S. Tamer, 2016
• Materials in Moodle

Student workload

Total hours: 3 cr x 27 h = 81 h including:
• contact lessons 21 hours (7 x 3 h)
• independent study and research 60 hours

Content scheduling

• Sources of information for international market analysis
• Foreign market selection criteria
• External business environment (PESTEL analysis of a given market)
• Entry modes to a foreign market

Completion alternatives

If a student has completed corresponding studies at another university or university of applied sciences, the student may apply for credit transfer through HyväHot / CreTa system.

Such cases have to be discussed with the course teacher at the beginning of the course, and students may be required to complete additional assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The main project of the course is carried out in cooperation with a commissioner (Finnish company).

Further information

Mandatory attendance - 80%
Active participation in group work
Research skills

Objectives (course unit)

Kurssi on tarkoitettu IB:n suomenkielisille opiskelijoille. Kurssilla perehdytään asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteisiin ja harjoitellaan kirjoittamaan työ- ja liike-elämän kirjallisia viestejä, kuten liikekirjeitä ja muistioita. Kurssilla kerrataan ja harjoitellaan myös suomen kielen oikeinkirjoitusta.

Kurssin suoritettuaan, opiskelija:

Osoittaa perehtyneisyyttä asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteisiin.
Osaa käyttää ja soveltaa asiakirjastandardia alansa tyypillisissä kirjoitteissa.
Osaa viestiä asiatyylisesti ja vakuuttavasti ottaen huomioon vastaanottajan, tilanteen ja alan käytänteet.
Ymmärtää oikeakielisyyden merkityksen osana viestinnällistä ammattitaitoaan ja yrityksen imagoa.
Osaa arvioida ja kehittää viestintäosaamistaan.

Content (course unit)

Mitkä ovat asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteet?
Millainen on asiakirjastandardin rakenne ja mitä hyötyä sen hallitsemisesta on?
Miten laaditaan työ- ja liike-elämän yleisimmät kirjoitteet?
Mikä on kielenhuollon merkitys työelämässä?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can write business documents and messages according to given instructions and examples. He/she communicates understandably in different situations of his/her own field. The student is able to make good use of the means of communication.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student communicates fluently, understandably and interestingly in different situations of business life. He/she takes the receiver and situation into account in his/her communication. The student can interpret receiver’s action and respond to it by building collaboration e.g. in customer service situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student communicates in different situations of business life creatively and with great expertise. He/she is able to use the means of communication in many different ways and is able to influence by using language. The student can adjust his/her communication according to the receiver, situation, circumstances (e.g. online communication) and feedback. He/she takes his/her organisation’s values and visions into account in his/her communication.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Kurssi on tarkoitettu IB:n suomenkielisille opiskelijoille. Kurssilla perehdytään asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteisiin ja harjoitellaan kirjoittamaan työ- ja liike-elämän kirjallisia viestejä, kuten liikekirjeitä ja muistioita. Kurssilla kerrataan ja harjoitellaan myös suomen kielen oikeinkirjoitusta.

Kurssin suoritettuaan, opiskelija:

Osoittaa perehtyneisyyttä asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteisiin.
Osaa käyttää ja soveltaa asiakirjastandardia alansa tyypillisissä kirjoitteissa.
Osaa viestiä asiatyylisesti ja vakuuttavasti ottaen huomioon vastaanottajan, tilanteen ja alan käytänteet.
Ymmärtää oikeakielisyyden merkityksen osana viestinnällistä ammattitaitoaan ja yrityksen imagoa.
Osaa arvioida ja kehittää viestintäosaamistaan.

Content (course unit)

Mitkä ovat asiatyylisen viestinnän periaatteet?
Millainen on asiakirjastandardin rakenne ja mitä hyötyä sen hallitsemisesta on?
Miten laaditaan työ- ja liike-elämän yleisimmät kirjoitteet?
Mikä on kielenhuollon merkitys työelämässä?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can write business documents and messages according to given instructions and examples. He/she communicates understandably in different situations of his/her own field. The student is able to make good use of the means of communication.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student communicates fluently, understandably and interestingly in different situations of business life. He/she takes the receiver and situation into account in his/her communication. The student can interpret receiver’s action and respond to it by building collaboration e.g. in customer service situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student communicates in different situations of business life creatively and with great expertise. He/she is able to use the means of communication in many different ways and is able to influence by using language. The student can adjust his/her communication according to the receiver, situation, circumstances (e.g. online communication) and feedback. He/she takes his/her organisation’s values and visions into account in his/her communication.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Sessions on campus according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

No exam, grade mainly based on the game performance

Assessment methods and criteria

Main criterion: performance / ranking in the game.
Also given assignments, activity and final presentation affect the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation (group work), lectures, coaching

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Content scheduling

Two practice rounds in the first session. Several actual rounds in the game after that. The schedule of the rounds will be presented during the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Game simulation relates to a real world business case (no real company involved)

International connections

Game simulation is based on global business

Further information

N/A

Objectives (course unit)

This business planning course provides both basic theory and hands-on guidance to business planning. Primary objective is for students to learn the basics of business planning (1st period) and be able to create such a plan (2nd period) for a virtual company.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the structure of a typical business plan
• Describe the purpose of each element of the business plan
• Apply basic business planning principles

Content (course unit)

• What are the features of a good business plan?
• How to create business plan for the virtual company?
• How to determine prices for the products and services?
• Which actions should be taken when implementing a business plan?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Business Planning 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name the core elements of a business plan and a business model. The student is able to create a viable business plan including the business model. He/she is able to give and receive feedback related to business planning and collaborate in a small group on business planning tasks. The student takes responsibility of his/her own studies related to business planning.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the core elements of a business plan and the core elements of a business model. He/she can create a coherent and credible business plan including the business model. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback related to business planning and take responsibility of his/her studies and group work related to business planning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can use additional and recent sources to extend knowledge of business planning and business models. The student is able to justify the decisions in the business plan with proper analysis and commit himself/herself to individual studies and group work related to business planning.

Location and time

Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

The final exam will be given at the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criterias (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

Required Textbook
Osterwalder, A., & Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers (Vol. 1). John Wiley & Sons.

Additional course material, such as blogs, videos, blogs, and short articles, will be provided in Moodle Workspace.

Student workload

According to the TAMK schedule, ECT credits, and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend lessons
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details are given in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Project work/case studies

International connections

Cases and discussion, global operational business environment, international collaborative projects.

Objectives (course unit)

This business planning course provides both basic theory and hands-on guidance to business planning. Primary objective is for students to learn the basics of business planning (1st period) and be able to create such a plan (2nd period) for a virtual company.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand the structure of a typical business plan
• Describe the purpose of each element of the business plan
• Apply basic business planning principles

Content (course unit)

• What are the features of a good business plan?
• How to create business plan for the virtual company?
• How to determine prices for the products and services?
• Which actions should be taken when implementing a business plan?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Business Planning 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name the core elements of a business plan and a business model. The student is able to create a viable business plan including the business model. He/she is able to give and receive feedback related to business planning and collaborate in a small group on business planning tasks. The student takes responsibility of his/her own studies related to business planning.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the core elements of a business plan and the core elements of a business model. He/she can create a coherent and credible business plan including the business model. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback related to business planning and take responsibility of his/her studies and group work related to business planning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can use additional and recent sources to extend knowledge of business planning and business models. The student is able to justify the decisions in the business plan with proper analysis and commit himself/herself to individual studies and group work related to business planning.

Location and time

Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

The final exam will be given at the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criterias (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

Required Textbook
Osterwalder, A., & Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers (Vol. 1). John Wiley & Sons.

Additional course material, such as blogs, videos, blogs, and short articles, will be provided in Moodle Workspace.

Student workload

According to the TAMK schedule, ECT credits, and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend lessons
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details are given in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Project work/case studies

International connections

Cases and discussion, global operational business environment, international collaborative projects.

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims at improving the students’ understanding of conflict management, resolution and communication, in a company or organizational environment. Furthermore, crisis communication is among the essential topics of this course. There is an increasing need for settling disputes between individuals and groups of individuals, as a result of internationalization of business and a variety of financial restraints that cause tension among management and personnel of a company (internal conflict management). External conflict management deals with measures a company must take in order to control its brand, image, customer and stakeholder relations, in circumstances of uncertainties and even open conflicts. It is suitable for students who are interested in developing one’s conflict and crisis management abilities, especially in terms of communication.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• understand basics of conflict management and resolution in a company.
• understand crisis communication in organizational environment.

Content (course unit)

The contents include the followings:
• demonstrations, examples, creation of conflict and crisis resolution strategy/plans.
• communication rehearsals and analyses.

Prerequisites (course unit)

None.

Further information (course unit)

Implementation plan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name basic concepts of conflict management, change and crisis communication and the ways of influencing (lobbying). He/she is able to recognise situations where these communication skills are needed. He/she knows the significance of these in terms of advocating welfare of the organisation he/she represents. He/she is able to apply the tools and best practices in simple cases.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can explain why conflict management, change and crisis communication, and influencing are important for any organisation. He/she has, to some extent, the ability to apply theories on them in conjunction with real life cases. He/she is able to participate in producing credible and implementable plans for situations where these are needed. The student is able to act in a sustainable way ethically in delicate conflict and crisis situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to take initiative in complex conflict and crisis situations, as well as in lobbying for his/her organisation. He/she is able to co-lead a group responsibly for prompt action that is often required, in terms of preventing the organisation from finding itself in a further predicament. He/she can be entrusted with the role of a spokesperson and mediator even in demanding conflict and crisis cases. He/she understands the significance of trustworthy appearance while addressing demanding cases on behalf of his/her organisation.

Location and time

Begins on Sept 1, 2021.

Exam schedules

None.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment will be performed on a scale 0-5.
The assignments will be graded and the average will be the final grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, distance learning, exercises, demonstrations, cases, videos.

Learning materials

Materials provided by the teachers in Moodle.

Student workload

Online teaching 15 hours
Exercises 30 hours
Reading the materials 40 hours
Preparing a video + handout 15 hours

Content scheduling

100% online course, doable in student's own pace.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Work place cases.

International connections

International examples.

Further information

-

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student fails to submit the given assignments as required.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can name basic concepts of conflict management, change and crisis communication and the ways of influencing (lobbying). He/she is able to recognise situations where these communication skills are needed. He/she knows the significance of these in terms of advocating the welfare of the organisation he/she represents. He/she is able to apply the tools and best practices in simple cases.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can explain why conflict management, change and crisis communication, and influencing are important for any organisation. He/she has, to some extent, the ability to apply theories on them in conjunction with real-life cases. He/she is able to participate in producing credible and implementable plans for situations where these are needed. The student is able to act in a sustainable way ethically in delicate conflict and crisis situations.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to take initiative in complex conflict and crisis situations, as well as in lobbying for his/her organisation. He/she is able to co-lead the group responsibly for prompt action that is often required, in terms of preserving the organisation from winding up in a further predicament. He/she can be entrusted the role of a spokesperson and mediator even in demanding conflict and crisis cases. He/she understands the significance of trustworthy appearance while addressing demanding cases on behalf of his/her organisation.

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims at improving the students’ understanding of conflict management, resolution and communication, in a company or organizational environment. Furthermore, crisis communication is among the essential topics of this course. There is an increasing need for settling disputes between individuals and groups of individuals, as a result of internationalization of business and a variety of financial restraints that cause tension among management and personnel of a company (internal conflict management). External conflict management deals with measures a company must take in order to control its brand, image, customer and stakeholder relations, in circumstances of uncertainties and even open conflicts. It is suitable for students who are interested in developing one’s conflict and crisis management abilities, especially in terms of communication.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• understand basics of conflict management and resolution in a company.
• understand crisis communication in organizational environment.

Content (course unit)

The contents include the followings:
• demonstrations, examples, creation of conflict and crisis resolution strategy/plans.
• communication rehearsals and analyses.

Prerequisites (course unit)

None.

Further information (course unit)

Implementation plan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name basic concepts of conflict management, change and crisis communication and the ways of influencing (lobbying). He/she is able to recognise situations where these communication skills are needed. He/she knows the significance of these in terms of advocating welfare of the organisation he/she represents. He/she is able to apply the tools and best practices in simple cases.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can explain why conflict management, change and crisis communication, and influencing are important for any organisation. He/she has, to some extent, the ability to apply theories on them in conjunction with real life cases. He/she is able to participate in producing credible and implementable plans for situations where these are needed. The student is able to act in a sustainable way ethically in delicate conflict and crisis situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to take initiative in complex conflict and crisis situations, as well as in lobbying for his/her organisation. He/she is able to co-lead a group responsibly for prompt action that is often required, in terms of preventing the organisation from finding itself in a further predicament. He/she can be entrusted with the role of a spokesperson and mediator even in demanding conflict and crisis cases. He/she understands the significance of trustworthy appearance while addressing demanding cases on behalf of his/her organisation.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course goes through the different steps of product or service design process in practice. It gives a good understanding of how the idea is developed into a ready product or service. The course approach is practical: teams of 3-4 students pick up project from a commissioning company/organization or start project of their own.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Apply the concepts and theories of product and service design into practice
• Carry out consultation projects in product and service design area
• Accomplish the project, analyze and report the results to customer
• Plan and implement a project independently and as member of a team.

Content (course unit)

How to implement product design project in practice?
How to implement service design project in practice?
How to manage the customer interface in consultation projects?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can apply the concepts and theories of product and service design into practice. He/she can carry out simple consultation projects in product and service design area. Under supervision and with the support of a mentor, the student is able to accomplish the project and report the results to the customer. He/she can support a consultation project as member of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the concepts and theories of product and service design and can utilise these concepts in a practical business case consultation project. He/she can independently and as a member of a group carry out consultation projects in the product and service design area. The student is able to plan, implement, and evaluate consultation projects and is able to report the project results to the customer. He/she can contribute to the outcomes of a consultation project as member of a team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories of product and service design and can utilise these concepts in a practical business case consultation project. He/she can independently and as a member of a group carry out consultation projects in the product and service design area, plus he/she is able to reflect on his/her own service design work progress. The student is able to plan, implement, and evaluate consultation projects and is able to report the project results to the customer. He/she can contribute and enhance the outcomes of a consultation project as member of a team. The student actively facilitates the outcome of the consultation project.

Location and time

Mondays 11-14 workshops with teacher (H4-07)
Wednesdays 11-14 time reserved for group work (to be agreed by each group separately)

First workshop on Monday 18th September (starting the work)
Last workshop on Monday 11th December (presenting the results)

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation methods and grounds presented in the first workshop

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Workshops, Group work, Individual work, Problem-based learning

Learning materials

Project work is based on materials from Innovations and Business Management course. Additional material provided in Moodle as needed.

Student workload

Student workload 10x 27h = 270h

Workshops with teacher 12x 3h = 36h
Workshops with group (on Wednesdays) 11x 3h = 33h
Other group work and individual work 201h

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

Consultation projects are based on real-world design challenges provided by actual companies. Students are encouraged to find suitable company and challenge themselves.

International connections

Possible to collaborate with international companies

Objectives (course unit)

Learning outcomes of the course unit
This course will cover how innovation supports entrepreneurs through the creation of new businesses opportunities, capturing of new markets and improved organizational effectiveness. The course will focus on the role of innovation in the entrepreneurial process and how innovation can be transformed into ongoing new ventures. Innovation and entrepreneurship theories and concepts will be applied in real life business cases. The course approach is practical: teams of 3-4 students pick up a project from a commissioning company/organization or start project of their own.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the role of innovation in the context of entrepreneurship
• Carry out consultation projects with a focus on entrepreneurship
• Accomplish the project, analyze and report the results to customer
• Plan and implement a project independently and as member of a team.

Content (course unit)

• How to utilize innovation in the context of entrepreneurship
• How to convert ideas to innovation?
• How to commercialize innovations?
• How to implement innovation management in start-up companies
• How to consult entrepreneurs on innovation

Further information (course unit)

This course will be taught in conjunction with the course “INNOVATIONS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (5 credits)”

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to apply the concepts and theories of innovation into practice by carrying out simple consultation projects for startups or SME:s. Under supervision and with the support of a mentor, the student is able to accomplish the project and report the results to the customer. He/she can support a consultation project as member of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the concepts and theories of innovation and can utilize them in a practical small business case consultation project. He/she can independently and as a member of a group carry out consultation project for startups or SMEs. The student is able to plan, implement, and evaluate consultation projects and report the project results to the customer. He/she can contribute to the outcomes of a consultation project as a member of a team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has in-depth understanding of the concepts and theories of innovation and he/she can utilise these concepts in a practical small business case consultation project. He/she can independently, or in a leading role in a team, carry out consultation projects for startups and SMEs. The student is able to plan, implement, and report the project to the customer. The student is able to reflect on his/hers own as well as team work process. He/she can facilitate, contribute and enhance the outcomes of a consultation project as a leading member of a team.

Location and time

Mondays 11-14 workshops with teacher (B3-27)
Wednesdays 11-14 time reserved for group work (to be agreed by each group separately)
First workshop on Monday 18th September (starting the work)
Last workshop on Monday 11th December (presenting the results)

Exam schedules

No Exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation methods and grounds presented in the first workshop

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Workshops, Group work, Individual work, Problem-based learning

Learning materials

Project work is based on materials from Innovations and Business Management course and additional material provided in Moodle.

Student workload

Student workload 10x 27h = 270h

Workshops with teacher 12x 3h = 36h
Workshops with group (on Wednesdays) 11x 3h = 33h
Other group work and individual work 201h

Practical training and working life cooperation

Consultation projects are based on real-world design challenges provided by actual companies. Students are encouraged to find suitable company and challenge themselves.

International connections

Possible to collaborate with international companies

Objectives (course unit)

The course covers the basic aspects of corporate finance, the structure and functions of financial markets and elements of decision making on financial questions.
After completing the course, students will be able to:

- Compare the investment opportunities of a company and define their profitability by using alternative investment decision criteria
- Compare the alternative sources of corporate financing
- Calculate the cost of capital
- Define how risk relates to return
- Describe the structure and functions of financial markets

Content (course unit)

- How do companies compare different investment opportunities?
- What are the alternative sources of corporate financing?
- How are risk and return related?
- How is the cost of capital defined?
- What is the structure and what are the functions of financial markets?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the fundamentals of corporate finance. The student recognises and is able to determine and to a certain extent use the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance. He/she can use different methods to evaluate investment opportunities and understands how risk and return are related.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance in an excellent manner. He/she is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learned understanding of the framework of financial markets.

Location and time

TAMK kuntokatu facilities.

Exam schedules

The exam date is to be informed during the first lecture, retakes to be scheduled accordingly.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching with exercises, individual studies and team working with assignments dedicated. The use of MyFinanceLab by Pearson is having an important role during the course.

Learning materials

Based on course materials and the book (as e-book):
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4th or 5th ed.
J.Berk, P.DeMarzo and J. Harford. Pearson

In addition, MyFinanceLab by Pearson is to be used during the course. That includes an extensive set of practical guidance, exercises, tutorials and the e-book.

Student workload

This is a 4 cr course (4*27h), which is based on participation in lectures and assignments dedicated.

Content scheduling

There are 5 lectures and the exam, the detailed schedule is to be informed during the first class.

Completion alternatives

N/A

International connections

This is and international business finance course, a second year course as part finance module.

Objectives (course unit)

The course covers the basic aspects of corporate finance, the structure and functions of financial markets and elements of decision making on financial questions.
After completing the course, students will be able to:

- Compare the investment opportunities of a company and define their profitability by using alternative investment decision criteria
- Compare the alternative sources of corporate financing
- Calculate the cost of capital
- Define how risk relates to return
- Describe the structure and functions of financial markets

Content (course unit)

- How do companies compare different investment opportunities?
- What are the alternative sources of corporate financing?
- How are risk and return related?
- How is the cost of capital defined?
- What is the structure and what are the functions of financial markets?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the fundamentals of corporate finance. The student recognises and is able to determine and to a certain extent use the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance. He/she can use different methods to evaluate investment opportunities and understands how risk and return are related.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts and models of corporate finance in an excellent manner. He/she is able to conduct fluent and reasoned analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learned understanding of the framework of financial markets.

Location and time

TAMK kuntokatu facilities.

Exam schedules

The exam date is to be informed during the first lecture, retakes to be scheduled accordingly.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching with exercises, individual studies and team working with assignments dedicated. The use of MyFinanceLab by Pearson is having an important role during the course.

Learning materials

Based on course materials and the book (as e-book):
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 4th or 5th ed.
J.Berk, P.DeMarzo and J. Harford. Pearson

In addition, MyFinanceLab by Pearson is to be used during the course. That includes an extensive set of practical guidance, exercises, tutorials and the e-book.

Student workload

This is a 4 cr course (4*27h), which is based on participation in lectures and assignments dedicated.

Content scheduling

There are 5 lectures and the exam, the detailed schedule is to be informed during the first class.

Completion alternatives

N/A

International connections

This is and international business finance course, a second year course as part finance module.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an independent continuation to the course Marketing in the Digital World. Contemporary digital marketing analytics tools are introduced in order to give the students basic skills in measuring the effectiveness of marketing actions. The students will also learn how to efficiently use information about customer needs and use experiences to develop customer relationships. It investigates the concepts of customer journey and value creation in the context of developing integrated marketing and enhancing customer experience.

After completing this course the students will be able to
• describe and use the concept of customer journey in analyzing
customer experience
• use some of the digital marketing analytics tools
• use the information to develop customer relationships and
marketing effectiveness

Content (course unit)

What is customer journey and how is it exploited in marketing planning?
What are the contents and meaning of value creation and customer experience in the context of customer relationships?
What kind of marketing analytics tools are available to measure and analyze marketing effectiveness?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Introduction to Marketing or equivalent and Marketing in the Digital World or equivalent.

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basics of customer journey and needs. The student can use the basic terms and can define customer experience. Student recognises and defines the importance of customer experience in marketing. The student can perform the given tasks with routine performance. Student has been partly active in participating in the teamwork.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies customer journey mapping methods and analytical tools accordingly. The student is able to link structures between marketing and customer experience. He/she cooperates responsibly and has participated in the team work and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/her knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the concepts and models of customer experience, journey and analytics. He/she is able to conduct fluent and reasoned customer journey analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The individual contribution in the class and team has been especially active.

Location and time

Lessons/ workshops according to the Pakki schedule

Exam schedules

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criterias (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being
See objectives in course description

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course consists of online lessons with supporting workshops, individual assignments, team work, and team presentations. Projects could be a continuation from Marketing in the Digital World cases.

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Articles
- Case studies
- Videos
- Assigned E-books

Student workload

The course will be intensive. Students should be prepared for even load throughout the course.

Content scheduling

Course content will be reviewed in the first lesson module. Contact days and internal project will discuss topical digital marketing areas. External customer project will run parallel.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Cooperation with external businesses

International connections

Some of the teams may have cases from abroad.

Further information

Students that completed 3B00DW59-3003/3004/3005 Marketing in the Digital World may attend this course.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the basics of customer journey and needs. The student can use the basic terms and can define customer experience. Student recognises and defines the importance of customer experience in marketing. The student can perform the given tasks with routine performance. Student has been partly active in participating in the teamwork.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student applies customer journey mapping methods and analytical tools accordingly. The student is able to link structures between marketing and customer experience. He/she cooperates responsibly and has participated in the team work and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/her knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student masters the concepts and models of customer experience, journey and analytics. He/she is able to conduct fluent and reasoned customer journey analysis and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The individual contribution in the class and team has been especially active

Objectives (course unit)

The students will learn about strategic planning in e-commerce business model. During this course the students will learn about different kinds of strategic actions and tools that can be used in e-commerce. The student will study different strategy options and make a strategic growth plan for an e-commerce business.

After completing the course student will be able to
- make a strategic growth plan for e-commerce
- understand e-commerce risks and management
- define scalability possibilities and obstacles

Content (course unit)

• How to create an e-commerce strategy?
• What does a company need for a growth strategy?
• Why strategic thinking is important?
• Core concepts of strategic management in e-commerce
• Prerequisite: Business planning 1 & 2, E-commerce and platform economy, or equivalent

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisite: Business Planning 1 and 2, E-commerce and Platform Economy, or equivalent (Knowledge about digital platforms)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify principles of the business strategy and strategic planning. He/she recognizes and is able to determine elements of growth strategy. The student is able to participate in a team project performing the given tasks in according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the concept and tools of the business strategy and strategic planning. He/she is able to conduct some analysis and suggest development actions suitable for the business strategy. The student actively contributes to a team project being able to receive and give constructive feedback.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the concepts and different models of strategic planning and is able to connect business strategy to e-commerce strategy. He/she is able to conduct well-structured analysis and is able to create, evaluate and combine different solutions to a given e-commerce problem. The student acts in a flexible and constructive way in team projects developing the team’s interaction.

Location and time

Blended learning appropach. Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki. The first session will be held on campus.

Exam schedules

Details given in the first class session

Assessment methods and criteria

Pair task. Evaluation based on the criteria.

According to TAMK evaluation criteria (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research
- On-campus and online sessions

Learning materials

- Presentations
- Case studies
- Videos
- Additional resources will be shared in the first session

Student workload

According to TAMK schedule, ECT credits and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the final report and exam
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details given in the fiirst class session.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

Cooperation with external businesses

International connections

Case studies

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Not returning the given tasks on time.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 1-2
The student is able to identify principles of the business strategy and strategic planning. He/she recognizes and is able to determine elements of growth strategy. The student is able to participate in a team project performing the given tasks in according to instructions.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 3-4
The student is able to determine and apply the concept and tools of the business strategy and strategic planning. He/she is able to conduct some analysis and suggest development actions suitable for the business strategy. The student actively contributes to a team project being able to receive and give constructive feedback

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 5
The student masters the concepts and different models of strategic planning and is able to connect business strategy to e-commerce strategy. He/she is able to conduct well-structured analysis and is able to create, evaluate and combine different solutions to a given e-commerce problem. The student acts in a flexible and constructive way in team projects developing the team’s interaction.

Objectives (course unit)

This course covers the basics of e-commerce and platform economy. The students are introduced to the theories of platform economy through variety of case studies and business examples. E-commerce ecosystems are studied and network theories applied to e-commerce ecosystems.
After completing the course student will be able to
- describe the theories of platform economy
- understand the different revenue logics in e-commerce
- define different networks, actors and interactions in ecosystem
- build a platform economy based business model

Content (course unit)

• Network effects
• Digital platforms
• Knowing, understanding and applying digital technologies
• Building e-commerce
• Business Model Canvas
• Prerequisite: Business planning 1 and 2 or equivalent

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisite: Business Planning 1 and 2 or equivalent

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basics of e-commerce and platform economy. He/she can use the basic terms and can define e-commerce. The student recognises and defines different theories in ecosystems and e-commerce business models. The student can perform the given tasks with routine performance. He/she has been partly active in participating the teamwork according to the peer evaluation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, but needs further development. He/she can apply theories accordingly. The student is able to structure between business models and earning logic. The student cooperates responsibly and has participated in the team work and classes actively contributing the final outcome with his/her knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. He/she masters the concepts and models of platform economy, business models and revenue models. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned e-commerce business model and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active.

Location and time

Blended learning. Meeting times are as scheduled in Pakki. The first class meeting will take place on campus.

Exam schedules

Details given in the first meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criteria (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Blended studies approach for the course.
Tasks: mini exams, learning diary and an essay.

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles and case studies
- Video

Student workload

5 credits = 135 hours

Content scheduling

5 content modules that unlock weekly. Details discussed in the first meeting

Completion alternatives

N/A

International connections

International case studies

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows the basics of e-commerce and platform economy. He/she can use the basic terms and can define e-commerce. The student recognises and defines different theories in ecosystems and e-commerce business models. The student can perform the given tasks with routine performance. He/she has been partly active in participating the teamwork according to the peer evaluation.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, but needs further development. He/she can apply theories accordingly. The student is able to structure between business models and earning logic. The student cooperates responsibly and has participated in the teamwork and classes actively, while contributing to the final outcome with his/her knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has achieved the course objectives excellently. He/she masters the concepts and models of platform economy, business models and revenue models. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned e-commerce business model and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active.

Objectives (course unit)

This course provides students with a brief introduction on logistics and supply chain management. It identifies the major supply chain issues in the humanitarian sector, particularly as they relate to the emergencies and also reveals the need for cross-learning between the business and the humanitarian sector.

After completing the course, students will be able to:

Understand the characteristics of a humanitarian supply chain management speed.
Understand Humanitarian and emergency cycle
Analys the Logistics cases from the ground: Red-Cross, DHL, NESA
Understand the coordination and complexity in humanitarian SCM.

Content (course unit)

Logistics of humanitarian aid
Preparedness
Coordination
Building a successfull partnership ( Private: TNT-WFP case)
Reading materials and articles.

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in emergency supply chain management.
He/she has the basic understanding of humanitarian logistics in general. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in emergency supply chain. He/she can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. He/she contributes to the tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in emergency supply chain.
He/she has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants of the group. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course.

Location and time

From Lukkari

Exam schedules

Informed via Moodle

Assessment methods and criteria

Group assignment and activeness

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online teaching

Learning materials

Book and ebook:
Humanitarian Logistics, Tomasini Rolando etc.

Material from Moodle

Student workload

N.A.

Content scheduling

N.A.

Completion alternatives

N.A.

Practical training and working life cooperation

N.A.

International connections

N.A.

Further information

N.A.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in emergency supply chain management.
He/she has the basic understanding of humanitarian logistics in general. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in emergency supply chain. He/she can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. He/she contributes to the tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in emergency supply chain.
He/she has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of humanitarian logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants of the group. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course.

Objectives (course unit)

This course covers the primary ideas of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP). The course focuses on SAP-system (integrated modules) from logistics point of view. It explores integration between the Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). More information is available at www.logivo.fi.

After completing the course, students will be able to:

Define the business process model and ERP selection criterias.
Describe what enterprise resource planning (ERP) means.
Support ERP project implementations.
Navigate in SAP R/3 and Business One environment.
Work in details with the SAP AIO module (sales and distribution, Material Management,).
Act as a SAP user: Master data, material data.
Plan the first phases in SAP customizing.

Content (course unit)

Introduction to ERP systems
Navigation in SAP AIO
SAP AIO without WMS
SAP AIO with WMS in partnership with guest lecturer from Belgium
ERP implementation project as a cmpany based assignment
SAP customizing.

Prerequisites (course unit)

-The Basics of logistics is a prerequisite to this course

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows what ERPs are, what they are used for and why. He/she recognises all the relevant organisational resources, their nature and requirements. The student is able to define the main ERP (SAP R/3 / Business One) modules and the ERP’s functional structure and how each module acquires information / contributes to other modules. The student recognises the architecture of an ERP (SAP) from user perspective regarding master and material data and is able to conduct routine operations with them. The student has also a basic understanding about organisational requirements and lifecycle stages of an ERP project.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain an organisation’s business processes, especially on sales, distribution and material management with great clarity. The student has good understanding of the organisation’s value chain from raw materials to finished products and he/she is capable of applying this data within ERP. He/she has good oversight over stakeholder contacts and is able to manage the organisation’s ERP master data and, with some effort, manage stakeholder contacts and all data regarding materials, the organisation procures, produces, or keeps in stock. The student also knows which stakeholders and offerings are connected with which business processes in a given situation and he/she is capable of managing this business information with the support of ERP in daily business.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can benchmark various ERPs from the organisation’s perspective and recognise beneficiary and disadvantageous elements for the organisation. He/she can recommend the best ERP for the organisation. The student has excellent understanding over the various resource types and he/she is able to use ERP system in automating and managing the variety of back and front office functions and their sub-stages. The student can recognise possible bottlenecks in the ERP environment and is able to customise the ERP user interface and improve its usage efficiency, especially regarding the sales and distribution (SD) module. The student has fair understanding over the functionality of other ERP modules such as financials and controlling (FICO), human resources (HR), materials management (MM) and production planning (PP).

Location and time

On campus and according to the timetable in Pakki.

Exam schedules

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will consist of two separate parts: ERP general and SAP specic parts. In order to pass the course, both parts have to be accepted.
1. ERP generic part will be evaluated on scale 0-5 by the teacher of that part
2. SAP part will be evaluated by teacher of that part as pass / fail

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Remote and/or on-campus lab workshops
- Project-based learning

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles and case studies
- Video

Student workload

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the final report and SAP exercises
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Themes will be reviewed in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Hands-on approach with SAP and chosen tool in the class project

International connections

N/A

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

If either part of the course is evaluated as FAIL, the whole course will fail.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student knows what ERPs are, what they are used for and why. He/she recognises all the relevant organisational resources, their nature and requirements. The student is able to define the main ERP (SAP R/3 / Business One) modules and the ERP’s functional structure and how each module acquires information / contributes to other modules. The student recognises the architecture of an ERP (SAP) from user perspective regarding master and material data and is able to conduct routine operations with them. The student has also a basic understanding about organisational requirements and lifecycle stages of an ERP project.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to explain an organisation’s business processes, especially on sales, distribution and material management with great clarity. The student has good understanding of the organisation’s value chain from raw materials to finished products and he/she is capable of applying this data within ERP. He/she has good oversight over stakeholder contacts and is able to manage the organisation’s ERP master data and, with some effort, manage stakeholder contacts and all data regarding materials, the organisation procures, produces, or keeps in stock. The student also knows which stakeholders and offerings are connected with which business processes in a given situation and he/she is capable of managing this business information with the support of ERP in daily business.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can benchmark various ERPs from the organisation’s perspective and recognise beneficiary and disadvantageous elements for the organisation. He/she can recommend the best ERP for the organisation. The student has excellent understanding over the various resource types and he/she is able to use ERP system in automating and managing the variety of back and front office functions and their sub-stages. The student can recognise possible bottlenecks in the ERP environment and is able to customise the ERP user interface and improve its usage efficiency, especially regarding the sales and distribution (SD) module. The student has fair understanding over the functionality of other ERP modules such as financials and controlling (FICO), human resources (HR), materials management (MM) and production planning (PP).

Objectives (course unit)

Experience Economy and Product Development course is introducing the nature of experience economy and it is focused on practical designing and analyzing experience products in tourism business. Students learn the special characteristics of products and services within tourism industry. Product design model for practical product development is studied.

After completing the course students are able to:

Understand the nature of product development in tourism business
Apply the experience product design tools in product development process
Analyze the existing products and to improve the quality of experience products

Content (course unit)

Which are the characteristics of tourism products and services?

How to apply experience design tools in tourism product development in practice?
How to analyze the existing experience products and how to improve them?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognises the specific nature of product development in experience / tourism business. He/she is able to explain the process of tourism product development using design tools. The student is able to participate in analysing and improving tasks of existing experience products in a team, taking responsibility of his/her own performance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can clearly explain various aspects of the nature of product development in experience / tourism business. The student is able to do basic product analysis and apply a product design tool in the context of the experience / tourism business. The student participates actively and responsibly in the teamwork taking responsibility of team performance. The student is capable of receiving and giving feedback actively and constructively.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to analyse thoroughly an existing experience product and to find and evaluate different tools appropriate for the problem at hand. He/she is able to apply the design tools in product development taking into account the specific business needs and develop highly original or innovative ideas. The student takes a leading role in a team, working in a responsible, flexible and constructive way developing the group's interaction.

Location and time

See Moodle course

Exam schedules

No exam, team presentation to be assessed

Assessment methods and criteria

Team presentation as an otcome of the course. See assessment criteria.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course is an advanced course about experience economy, as it continues the 1st year's Introduction to Experience Economy. Now the focus is put into concrete application of the lessons learned - experience economy thinking & doing - in authentic product development work. The students learn about the characteristics of experiential products and services, the most applicable and relevant practical experience design tools, and they get to both analyze existing / possible experience products and services - but also learn to improve them in practice.
The course includes a practical product development project to be completed in small teams. Also, the course is based on teacher driven f2f and online sessions, individual reading and material search, and team work for discussions and the main assignment, presenting a project task outcome.

Learning materials

See Moodle page for the most relevant material on experience economy. Also additional inspirational material will be given. It is recommended that the student also acquires own suitable material for one's own learning and the task at hand.

Student workload

5 ECTS equals 135 hours of student work. The work load is divided between teacher driven sessions as well as group and individual work , individual reading tasks and material search.

The student selects a case as a small group to be analyzed/developed applying experience Pyramid model in practice, most likely the case is agreed with a commissioner company or community by the teacher.

Content scheduling

See Moodle course

Completion alternatives

No alternative means of completion.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Teams are recommended to contact their possible project commissioners

International connections

International student teams and project commissioners possible

Further information

Passing the course requires active team working and submitting tasks in time. NOTE: team outcome, presentation, is to be assessed. Team members receive the same grade.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No participating in team working, tasks are not submitted or are submitted very late in Moodle, task description is not followed, no applying academic literature.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participating team working is poor/superficial. Student is able to produce text, but there are hardly any academic references. Experience Economy is not understood/identified completely. Lack/mistakes in applying and justifying (tourist segment and profile, business environment, trends/values/society etc.) Experience Pyramid (elements and levels) in case X. No original or innovative ideas presented. Lack in presentation contents (essential contents) in logic order. No company co-operation exists or it is very superficial.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participating team working is active. Student is able to produce text with several academic references. Experience Economy is understood/identified. Applying and justifying (tourist segment and profile, business environment, trends/values/society etc.) Experience Pyramid (elements and levels) in case X is mostly covered. Original or innovative ideas presented. Presentation contents (essential contents) in logic order is on a good level. Company co-operation clearly exists.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Participating team working is very active. Student is able to produce text with variety of academic references. Experience Economy is understood/identified analytically. Applying and justifying (tourist segment and profile, business environment, trends/values/society etc.) Experience Pyramid (elements and levels) in case X is applied on a professional way. Highly original, innovative and unique ideas are presented and justified. Presentation contents (essential contents) in logic order is on an excellent level. Company co-operation is clearly active.

Objectives (course unit)

The course presents the common financial practices when setting up a company, planning business profitability and working capital needs. The approach is practical with case studies.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Adopt the key elements for stable financial position of a company
• Estimate and simulate profitability, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis
• Prepare relevant financial projections for starting a company, budgeting
• Set the needs for working capital
• Attach financial plans, as part of business plan

Content (course unit)

• What are the factors of profitable business?
• How to make company profit and loss budget?
• How to estimate cash flow needs?
• How to simulate and improve company profitability?
• What are the local aspects of company financials?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the role and meaning of management accounting in a company. He/she understands the relevant managerial accounting principles and practices used by companies. The student is able to define the importance of the financial planning process and name the important fields within management accounting. The student identifies typical management accounting tools and methods in use; he/she can make basic financial plans and managerial calculations and solve accounting cases by making simple calculations. The student is able to give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student connects the role of management accounting in company operations. He/she structures the course themes with financial accounting by applying the tools and concepts used by companies. He/she explains why and how to use various management accounting methods for targeting profitable business. The student makes simple profitability calculations with simulation analysis and company's financial projections by applying the meaning of margin. The student makes relevant financial comparisons for management decisions and simulates outcome with various accounting factors. The student gives and receives constructive feedback; he/she is able to operate in professional manner by recognising relevant scope and needs. He develops his interaction skills by adding value to the team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student adapts the course themes at advanced level. He finds and translates the course themes with working life connections. He expands the context by bringing new perspectives, he analyses the selected management accounting methods. The student adopts the financial mindset, with academic perspective. The student builds creative solutions by combining various course themes. He/she evaluates the outcomes and looks for new opportunities. He/she can justify the decisions made by using the calculations presented. The student aims for alternative perspectives; he/she brings maturity and applies relevant details as needed. The student uses the feedback and iterates his learning process. He/she adds collaboration by being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods by bringing professional commitment throughout the course.

Location and time

TAMK premises, Kuntokatu

Exam schedules

The exam and its details are to be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on the exam, based on generic TAMK criteria and requirements

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and exercises

Learning materials

Instructed by the lecturer during the course

Student workload

Totally 3 credits (3* 27 hours), consisting of lectures, exercises and dedicated course assignments and the exam.

Content scheduling

There are 5*lectures, the schedule is to be informed in the beginning of semester

Completion alternatives

The exam, no other options

International connections

This is an IB course, with international students. The course is in english.

Objectives (course unit)

The course presents the common financial practices when setting up a company, planning business profitability and working capital needs. The approach is practical with case studies.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Adopt the key elements for stable financial position of a company
• Estimate and simulate profitability, Cost-Volume-Profit analysis
• Prepare relevant financial projections for starting a company, budgeting
• Set the needs for working capital
• Attach financial plans, as part of business plan

Content (course unit)

• What are the factors of profitable business?
• How to make company profit and loss budget?
• How to estimate cash flow needs?
• How to simulate and improve company profitability?
• What are the local aspects of company financials?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the role and meaning of management accounting in a company. He/she understands the relevant managerial accounting principles and practices used by companies. The student is able to define the importance of the financial planning process and name the important fields within management accounting. The student identifies typical management accounting tools and methods in use; he/she can make basic financial plans and managerial calculations and solve accounting cases by making simple calculations. The student is able to give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student connects the role of management accounting in company operations. He/she structures the course themes with financial accounting by applying the tools and concepts used by companies. He/she explains why and how to use various management accounting methods for targeting profitable business. The student makes simple profitability calculations with simulation analysis and company's financial projections by applying the meaning of margin. The student makes relevant financial comparisons for management decisions and simulates outcome with various accounting factors. The student gives and receives constructive feedback; he/she is able to operate in professional manner by recognising relevant scope and needs. He develops his interaction skills by adding value to the team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student adapts the course themes at advanced level. He finds and translates the course themes with working life connections. He expands the context by bringing new perspectives, he analyses the selected management accounting methods. The student adopts the financial mindset, with academic perspective. The student builds creative solutions by combining various course themes. He/she evaluates the outcomes and looks for new opportunities. He/she can justify the decisions made by using the calculations presented. The student aims for alternative perspectives; he/she brings maturity and applies relevant details as needed. The student uses the feedback and iterates his learning process. He/she adds collaboration by being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods by bringing professional commitment throughout the course.

Location and time

TAMK premises, Kuntokatu

Exam schedules

The exam and its details are to be informed in the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course evaluation is based on the exam, based on generic TAMK criteria and requirements

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and exercises

Learning materials

Instructed by the lecturer during the course

Student workload

Totally 3 credits (3* 27 hours), consisting of lectures, exercises and dedicated course assignments and the exam.

Content scheduling

There are 5*lectures, the schedule is to be informed in the beginning of semester

Completion alternatives

The exam, no other options

International connections

This is an IB course, with international students. The course is in english.

Objectives (course unit)

During the course students will continue bookkeeping in virtual companies. At the end of the course they will prepare the financial statements.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Record basic business transactions in accounting
• Prepare income statement and balance sheet for a small firm

Content (course unit)

• How are business transactions recorded in accounting?
• How are financial statements prepared?
• What do annual reports include?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise and define fundamentals of financial accounting, income statement and balance sheet. The student knows the basic functions of bookkeeping software. The student can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work in individual and team assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting. He/she knows how income statement and balance sheet are prepared. The student can use bookkeeping software at a basic level. The student takes responsibility and commits to group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting and financial statements in an excellent manner. The student is able to analyse financial statements and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student can use bookkeeping software well at a basic level. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

Weeks 10-17/2024

Exam schedules

Course exam in April 2024
First retake exam in May,2024
Second retake exam in September, 2024

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- lectures
- assignments
- teamwork
- bookkeeping and financial statements of practice firm

Learning materials

- Recommended reading will be listed in course Moodle
- Lecture material and assignments will be available in course Moodle

Student workload

2 ECTS = 54 hours

Completion alternatives

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Objectives (course unit)

During the course students will continue bookkeeping in virtual companies. At the end of the course they will prepare the financial statements.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Record basic business transactions in accounting
• Prepare income statement and balance sheet for a small firm

Content (course unit)

• How are business transactions recorded in accounting?
• How are financial statements prepared?
• What do annual reports include?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise and define fundamentals of financial accounting, income statement and balance sheet. The student knows the basic functions of bookkeeping software. The student can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work in individual and team assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine and apply the fundamental concepts of financial accounting. He/she knows how income statement and balance sheet are prepared. The student can use bookkeeping software at a basic level. The student takes responsibility and commits to group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student masters the fundamental concepts of financial accounting and financial statements in an excellent manner. The student is able to analyse financial statements and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student can use bookkeeping software well at a basic level. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

Weeks 10-17/2024

Exam schedules

Course exam in April 2024
First retake exam in May,2024
Second retake exam in September, 2024

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- lectures
- assignments
- teamwork
- bookkeeping and financial statements of practice firm

Learning materials

- Recommended reading will be listed in course Moodle
- Lecture material and assignments will be available in course Moodle

Student workload

2 ECTS = 54 hours

Completion alternatives

--

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A1.2)

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic
situations related to everyday life (introducing oneself and one’s family, simple shopping and food)
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic structure of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to
everyday life.

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o structural exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Location and time

Zoom (till the end of September). From October onwards contact classes.

Exam schedules

Mid-term exam Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Final exam Friday, December 8th 2023

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on classwork (activity, presence, completed exercises). To pass the course, active attendance is required.

Course grade consists of four parts:
A Mid course written exam (listening comprehension + reading comprehension + writing + structure tasks)
B Oral exam in small groups
C Final exam (listening comprehension + reading comprehension + writing + structure tasks)
D Class activity
Strong class activity can raise course grade and is expected for grade 5.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Thia course is aimed specially for those students who haven´t been able to arrive in Finland at the beginning of their studies. Thus we will start the course online. We´re practising communication, so cameras on if you star on Zoom! Course platform used is Moodle. Later (at the beginning of October) when everyone/most of the students are in Tampere we will move to contact tuition at the campus.
The course consists of various excercises and concentrates on everyday communication. Methods:
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o structural exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.the end of the course, we will have an exam in oral and written skills.

Learning materials

Coursebook Suomen mestari 1 uudistettu (=renewed edition), chapters 1-4 +8 and teacher's materials.

Student workload

Group meetings twice a week (2x90 minutes/week), attendance required. A regular and active attendance in lessons is important and also compulsory to pass the course. In addition, much private learning is needed. 5 ECTs course means 5 x 27 hours of work! To build up one's motivation is very important: to find useful, fun and creative ways to learn, use and understand Finnish. So have Finnish as a hobby also in your free time!
Homework: 6-8 hours per week (may vary individually) and active attitude towards Finnish-speaking society.

Content scheduling

Basic information of Finnish language, pronunciation, vocabulary and phrases, greetings, numbers, time expressions, positive and negative verb conjugation, verb types, question sentences, introducing yourself, telling about your everyday life, simple everyday conversations, shopping

Completion alternatives

Not available

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Uncompleted assignments, great difficulties to understand and produce the simplest basic phrases and expressions. Absences from lessons.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself, name a few objects and copy some words that she/he has learned. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They attend the classes regularly. They are able to cope in most common everyday situations: shopping and meeting people. The student able to write brief texts (e.g. e-mail, text message, and post card) and can pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students' mother tongue may have an effect in pronunciation and/or sentence structure, but it doesn’t cause big problems to understand the meaning of messages.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture, and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to his/her own. They have attended the course regularly (80% of the classes). They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and is able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. The student is able to write brief texts in Finnish, which are mostly correct.

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A1.2)

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic
situations related to everyday life (introducing oneself and one’s family, simple shopping and food)
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic structure of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to
everyday life.

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o structural exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Location and time

The course meetings will take place in TAMK on Wednesdays and Friday at 9.30-11.00 AM. The meeting places will be added in the calendar in the beginning of the autumn.

Exam schedules

The final exam will take place on the 13th of December.

The renewal exams will be held in the winter 2024.

Assessment methods and criteria

- The final exam (weight 75 %)
* listening and grammar exercises
* evaluation basis: exam points
- The course assignments and general course work (25 %)
* evaluation basis: active participation in the course meetings and success in the course assignments

Additionally, you are required to attend 80 % of the course meeting time to pass the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Classroom meetings.
- Independent work.
- Course assignments.
- Final exam.

Learning materials

- the study book (Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1-4)
- material from the teacher

Student workload

- 2 x 1,5 h of classroom work in a week
- 1,5-3 h of independent work in a week

Content scheduling

We will discuss this in the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available.

International connections

Not available.

Further information

If you are not certain if this is the right course for you, please, contact the Finnish language counsellor Ella Hakala (ella.hakala@tuni.fi).

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student can fail the course for one or both of the following reasons:
- Student receives less than 38 % of the maximum points in the final exam, and can not compensate for the exam result with the overall course work.
- Student misses more than 20 % of the classroom time (either by being absent or unavailable in the classroom meetings).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 1 in the final exam:
- 38-49 % of the maximum points

Grade 2 in the final exam:
- 50-61 % of the maximum points

Grade 1 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has at least a rudimentary participation in the course work
- shows recurring inability to take part in the general classroom discussions
- keeps submitting assignments after deadline
- has missing assignments and/or a low performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirement

Grade 2 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has at least a rudimentary participation in the course work
- shows occasional inability to take part in the general classroom discussions
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a low performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirement

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 1 and 2, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 1 or 2.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 3 in the final exam:
- 62-76 % of the maximum points

Grade 4 in the final exam:
- 77-88 % of the maximum points

Grade 3 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has mostly an active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed but might struggle with individual topics
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a solid performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Grade 4 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has an active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a great performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 3 and 4, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 3 or 4.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The grade 5 in the final exam:
- 89-100 % success in the final exams

Grade 5 criteria for the overall work:
Student
- has active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a great or excellent performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 4 and 5, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 4 or 5.

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A2.1) building up the knowledge and use of Finnish language in simple everyday situations.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite well
• understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area)
• catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements
• read very short, simple texts
• find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as
advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and understand short simple
personal letters
• participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in
the course
• use their Finnish out of a classroom
• use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other
people, living conditions, educational background and their present or most recent job
• write short, simple texts related to everyday topics.
 

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 5 - 7 and 9, moreover free time, health, past
tenses, passive voice

o structural exercises
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can tell about few of the achieved course contents, but their expression stays limited: both spoken and written language is partly hard to understand. It is difficult for them to take part to a simple discussion. Also their incomplete pronunciation may cause difficulties to understand their speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. Students can write short texts about their home, travelling or work. They can pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students are able to use typical grammatic structures e.g. local cases and past tenses in simple sentences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively. They manage quite well in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts quite correctly and recombine words and phrases into new sentences so that used typical grammatic structures are almost correct. They understand the importance of good Finnish language skills to get a job in Finland.

Location and time

The course meetings will take place in TAMK on Wednesdays and Friday at 2.15-3.45 PM. The meeting places will be added in the calendar in the beginning of the autumn.

Exam schedules

The final exam will take place on the 13th of December.

The renewal exams will be held in the winter 2024.

Assessment methods and criteria

- The final exam (weight 75 %)
* listening and grammar exercises
* evaluation basis: exam points
- The course assignments and general course work (25 %)
* evaluation basis: active participation in the course meetings and success in the course assignments

Additionally, you are required to attend 80 % of the course meeting time to pass the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Classroom meetings.
- Independent work.
- Course assignments.
- Final exam.

Learning materials

- the study book (Suomen mestari 1, chapters 5-9)
- material from the teacher

Student workload

- 2 x 1,5 h of classroom work in a week
- 1,5-3 h of independent work in a week

Content scheduling

We will discuss this in the beginning of the course.

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Not available.

International connections

Not available.

Further information

If you are not certain if this is the right course for you, please, contact the Finnish language counsellor Ella Hakala (ella.hakala@tuni.fi).

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student can fail the course for one or both of the following reasons:
- Student receives less than 38 % of the maximum points in the final exam, and can not compensate for the exam result with the overall course work.
- Student misses more than 20 % of the classroom time (either by being absent or unavailable in the classroom meetings).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 1 in the final exam:
- 38-49 % of the maximum points

Grade 2 in the final exam:
- 50-61 % of the maximum points

Grade 1 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has at least a rudimentary participation in the course work
- shows recurring inability to take part in the general classroom discussions
- keeps submitting assignments after deadline
- has missing assignments and/or a low performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirement

Grade 2 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has at least a rudimentary participation in the course work
- shows occasional inability to take part in the general classroom discussions
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a low performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirement

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 1 and 2, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 1 or 2.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Grade 3 in the final exam:
- 62-76 % of the maximum points

Grade 4 in the final exam:
- 77-88 % of the maximum points

Grade 3 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has mostly an active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed but might struggle with individual topics
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a solid performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Grade 4 criteria for overall work:
Student
- has an active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a great performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 3 and 4, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 3 or 4.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The grade 5 in the final exam:
- 89-100 % success in the final exams

Grade 5 criteria for the overall work:
Student
- has active and focused participation in the course work
- is able to take part in the general classroom discussions when needed
- submits the course assignments on time
- has a great or excellent performance in the course assignments
- meets the attendance requirements

Your final grade will depend on your exam results and overall course work. For example, if your final exam grade is somewhere between 4 and 5, your overall work in the course can determine whether your final grade is 4 or 5.

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A2.1) building up the knowledge and use of Finnish language in simple everyday situations.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite well
• understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area)
• catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements
• read very short, simple texts
• find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as
advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and understand short simple
personal letters
• participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in
the course
• use their Finnish out of a classroom
• use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other
people, living conditions, educational background and their present or most recent job
• write short, simple texts related to everyday topics.
 

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 5 - 7 and 9, moreover free time, health, past
tenses, passive voice

o structural exercises
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can tell about few of the achieved course contents, but their expression stays limited: both spoken and written language is partly hard to understand. It is difficult for them to take part to a simple discussion. Also their incomplete pronunciation may cause difficulties to understand their speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. Students can write short texts about their home, travelling or work. They can pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students are able to use typical grammatic structures e.g. local cases and past tenses in simple sentences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively. They manage quite well in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts quite correctly and recombine words and phrases into new sentences so that used typical grammatic structures are almost correct. They understand the importance of good Finnish language skills to get a job in Finland.

Location and time

See the Finnish info.

Exam schedules

The mid exam: 20.2. at 2-4 PM
The speaking exam: 15.3. at 2-4 PM and 22.3. at 2-4 PM
The final exam: one of the final weeks of April (information will be updated later)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course performance will be evaluated based on the following course work:
- written mid exam (weight 25 %)
- speaking exam (weight 15 %)
- written final exam (weight 60 %)

In the written exam, you will have exercises related to, for example, vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension. In the spoken exam, your performance will be evaluated based on the following categories: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and speech comprehension.

We will discuss the evaluation criteria and attendance requirements in the beginning of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

During the course, you will have
- course meetings
- homework
- two written exams
- one spoken exam

To pass the course, you need to have active engagement both in the classes and the home work. The classes will support your learning but to avoid the risk of failing, you should use the language outside the classes as well.

Learning materials

See the Finnish info.

Student workload

- 2 x 1,5 h of classroom work in a week
- 1,5-3 h of independent work in a week

Completion alternatives

Not available.

Further information

If you are not certain if this is the right course for you, please, contact the Finnish language counsellor Ella Hakala (ella.hakala@tuni.fi).

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A2.1) building up the knowledge and use of Finnish language in simple everyday situations.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite well
• understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area)
• catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements
• read very short, simple texts
• find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as
advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and understand short simple
personal letters
• participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in
the course
• use their Finnish out of a classroom
• use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other
people, living conditions, educational background and their present or most recent job
• write short, simple texts related to everyday topics.
 

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 5 - 7 and 9, moreover free time, health, past
tenses, passive voice

o structural exercises
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can tell about few of the achieved course contents, but their expression stays limited: both spoken and written language is partly hard to understand. It is difficult for them to take part to a simple discussion. Also their incomplete pronunciation may cause difficulties to understand their speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. Students can write short texts about their home, travelling or work. They can pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students are able to use typical grammatic structures e.g. local cases and past tenses in simple sentences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively. They manage quite well in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts quite correctly and recombine words and phrases into new sentences so that used typical grammatic structures are almost correct. They understand the importance of good Finnish language skills to get a job in Finland.

Location and time

The whole spring term on Tuesdays 9.30 - 11.00 (C4-05a) and on Thursdays 9.30 - 11.00 (C4-05b).

Exam schedules

We talk about the dates of the exams in the beginning of the course and mark them on our Moodle.
(A2.1 tests will take place in the week 17 for them who need them to show skills for relief from an annual tuition fee.)

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course a minimum attendance 80 % is required as well as completed compulsory assignments. Course grade consists of three parts:

Middle term written test in the week 8
Collaborative video in March
Final written test in the week 16

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

study conversation, collaborative learning, discussion exercises, activating written tasks, learning simulation and games, process writing, short videos made by students

Learning materials

Study book Suomen mestari 1 uudistettu, chapters 5 - 9 + Moodle material created and linked by the teacher.

Student workload

Two double lessons per week plus quite much independent work at home in 14 weeks: 5 ects = work of 135 hours. There is much to study and train well - own time for learning is really needed! All Finnish language activities outside of the classroom are very welcome!

Content scheduling

According to the study material Suomen mestari 1 uudistettu.

Completion alternatives

In case you have completed a similar course in another university, please fill in the application form in Pakki and add the necessary documents (transcript of records).

If you have informally accomplished the goals and want to discuss how to show your skill please contact the teacher via email and explain why you think you should be exempted from the course and how you would you like to develop your Finnish skills.

Practical training and working life cooperation

No.

International connections

The whole group is international! :o)

Further information

-

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have attended contact lessons less than 80 % . They have not completed course assignments because of lack of activity or gained skills. Their ability to communicate in Finnish at the level A2.1 is insignificant and limited to make understanding possible.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can tell about few of the achieved course contents, but their expression stays limited: both spoken and written language is partly hard to understand. It is difficult for them to take part to a discussion. Also their incomplete pronunciation may cause difficulties to understand their speech.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in most achieved oral course exercises. Students are able to write short texts about travelling, everyday life, working and are able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students’ mother tongue may have an effect in pronunciation and/or sentence structure, but it doesn’t cause problems to understand the meaning of messages.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in achieved course exercises using grammar mostly correct way. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple descriptions or stories and recombine words and phrases into new sentences. They understand the importance of good Finnish language skills to get a job in Finland.

Objectives (course unit)

The course provides the basics of the Finnish language (estimated level A2.1) building up the knowledge and use of Finnish language in simple everyday situations.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite well
• understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area)
• catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements
• read very short, simple texts
• find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as
advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and understand short simple
personal letters
• participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in
the course
• use their Finnish out of a classroom
• use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms their family and other
people, living conditions, educational background and their present or most recent job
• write short, simple texts related to everyday topics.
 

Content (course unit)

• study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 5 - 7 and 9, moreover free time, health, past
tenses, passive voice

o structural exercises
o pronunciation exercises
o vocabulary exercises
o conversational and drama exercises
o listening comprehension exercises
o reading comprehension exercises
o written exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. They can tell about few of the achieved course contents, but their expression stays limited: both spoken and written language is partly hard to understand. It is difficult for them to take part to a simple discussion. Also their incomplete pronunciation may cause difficulties to understand their speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. Students can write short texts about their home, travelling or work. They can pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students are able to use typical grammatic structures e.g. local cases and past tenses in simple sentences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively. They manage quite well in everyday conversations related to topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts quite correctly and recombine words and phrases into new sentences so that used typical grammatic structures are almost correct. They understand the importance of good Finnish language skills to get a job in Finland.

Location and time

See the Finnish info.

Exam schedules

The mid exam: 20.2. at 11-1 PM
The speaking exam: 14.3. at 11-1 PM and 21.3. at 11-1 PM
The final exam: one of the final weeks of April (information will be updated later)

Assessment methods and criteria

The course performance is evaluated based on the following course work:
- written mid exam (weight 25 %)
- speaking exam (weight 15 %)
- written final exam (weight 60 %)

In the written exam, you will have exercises related to, for example, vocabulary, grammar, and listening comprehension. In the spoken exam, your performance will be evaluated based on the following categories: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and speech comprehension.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

During the course, you will have
- course meetings
- homework
- two written exams
- one spoken exam

To pass the course, you need to have active engagement both in the classes and the home work. The classes will support your learning but to avoid the risk of failing, you should use the language outside the classes as well.

Learning materials

See the Finnish info.

Student workload

- 2 x 1,5 h of classroom work in a week
- 1,5-3 h of independent work in a week

Further information

If you are not certain if this is the right course for you, please, contact the Finnish language counsellor Ella Hakala (ella.hakala@tuni.fi).

Location and time

On the course we have meetings two times a week. First meeting online (1 h) and second meeting in classroom (2 h).
Lessons start on week 4, on Tuesday 22nd at 13.00.

Exam schedules

Test dates will be agreed on the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Participation in the course meetings.
Review of the course assignments.
Review of the exams.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom and online meetings
Course assignments.
Exams (a midterm exam and a final exam).

We practise speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading. We will focus on active language use and comprehension.

Learning materials

Teacher´s materials, course book Suomen mestari 2, chapters 5-8.

Student workload

You should prepare for the following schedule:
- Course meetings two times / week.
- 3-6 hours of independent work (homework, course assignments, reviews) in each course week.
- The amount of independent work varies each week.

International connections

The course is aimed for international students.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student has completed all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. The student can tell some things about oneself in Finnish comprehensively. The student is able to tell few things about their background in past tense.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. The student has an active attitude towards studying Finnish language and culture. They are showing that by completing written tasks according to the schedule. The student is able to use structures like past tenses and plural forms in simple sentences. They can tell about small incidents, customs, celebrations, their educational and working background etc. The student is able to write short descriptions and texts like emails and applications in Finnish and is able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably and attended contact lessons at least 80 %. The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning Finnish and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture and brings it up by comparing Finnish culture to his/her own. He/she can pronounce Finnish intelligibly when communicating in simple everyday situations. Expressions used in spoken and written communication are suitable and varied and grammar almost correct.

Objectives (course unit)

National economies are an integral part of the global economy. Issues and events in global economy have strong influence upon the function of national economy.
The course aims at familiarizing the students with global institutions, agreements, events, trends and their relationship to the national economy.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the benefits of specialization and the impact on trade and investment
• Know trade barriers and their background factors
• Understand exchange and interest rate mechanisms
• Conceptualize the role of global organizations
• Understand trade liberalization and regional economic integration
• Relationships among national economy, national debt and the international rating agencies

Content (course unit)

• What are the benefits of global trade?
• What are the main international trade theories?
• What are the effects of trade barriers on national economies?
• What are the reasons behind exchange and interest rate volatility?
• What is the role of economic integration in world trade?
• How the rating agencies influence national borrowing rate?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can give the fundamentals for the question: What is global economics about? He/she recognises the difference between micro and macro economy and is able to name essential factors in the field of macro economy. He/she manages to identify the factors that affect an economy. The student can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies the connections between global economic factors like GDP, GNP, inflation, interest rates and other relevant macro-economic factors. He/she knows the relevant terms and connections and can explain basic cause-effect relationships. He/she sees the importance of global trade and adopts various macro theories. The student gives and receives constructive feedback and develops his/her skills for co-operation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student analyses and translates the connections within global economy factors. He/she can generalise complicated theories by seeing the relevancy behind the economic signals. He/she can explain economic fluctuations and reasons behind them. He/she justifies outcome for various global assumptions, formulating the impacts of GDP, inflation, employment and other factors related. He/she finds the links between global economy factors by evaluating the information available. The student uses feedback to grow professionally, he/she develops creative and flexible mindset and works in a responsible manner.

Location and time

Tampere, TAMK Kuntokatu

Exam schedules

The assessment schedule and strategy will be informed during the first class.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will be assessed with both course work assessments and a final summative assessment at the end of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Students will be working individually, in pairs and in small groups as part of a collaborative learning community.
Face to face classes with additional online activities as required.
Teaching strategies will include readings, discussion, facilitation, group and individual work, synchronous and asynchronous activities. Active participation and collaboration will be essential. Students will be expected to demonstrate their learning by presenting work in writing, visually, orally and in presentations.

Learning materials

Materials and resources provided by the lecturer in the Moodle implementation.

Student workload

The course is 3cr (27h each, total 81 hours of student work) which is based on lectures, team working and individual studying.

Content scheduling

As scheduled in Peppi/Pakki and informed in the first class.

Completion alternatives

Not available, the course is based on contact teaching

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

An international implementation.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student does not meet the evaluation criteria for 1.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the key concepts of global economics and can describe ideas in simple terms.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a good understanding of the key concepts of global economics and are able to describe, explain and give practical examples of the concepts introduced during the course. This includes understanding the inter-relational aspects of economics and the limitations of the discipline.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the key concepts of global economics and are able to describe, explain and give practical examples of the concepts introduced during the course. This includes understanding the inter-relational aspects of economics and the limitations of the discipline. In addition this exception student will be able to synthesize and analyze contemporary events and apply what they have learned to current affairs and see the relations between economics and social, cultural, historic and political contexts.

Objectives (course unit)

National economies are an integral part of the global economy. Issues and events in global economy have strong influence upon the function of national economy.
The course aims at familiarizing the students with global institutions, agreements, events, trends and their relationship to the national economy.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the benefits of specialization and the impact on trade and investment
• Know trade barriers and their background factors
• Understand exchange and interest rate mechanisms
• Conceptualize the role of global organizations
• Understand trade liberalization and regional economic integration
• Relationships among national economy, national debt and the international rating agencies

Content (course unit)

• What are the benefits of global trade?
• What are the main international trade theories?
• What are the effects of trade barriers on national economies?
• What are the reasons behind exchange and interest rate volatility?
• What is the role of economic integration in world trade?
• How the rating agencies influence national borrowing rate?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can give the fundamentals for the question: What is global economics about? He/she recognises the difference between micro and macro economy and is able to name essential factors in the field of macro economy. He/she manages to identify the factors that affect an economy. The student can give and receive feedback.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies the connections between global economic factors like GDP, GNP, inflation, interest rates and other relevant macro-economic factors. He/she knows the relevant terms and connections and can explain basic cause-effect relationships. He/she sees the importance of global trade and adopts various macro theories. The student gives and receives constructive feedback and develops his/her skills for co-operation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student analyses and translates the connections within global economy factors. He/she can generalise complicated theories by seeing the relevancy behind the economic signals. He/she can explain economic fluctuations and reasons behind them. He/she justifies outcome for various global assumptions, formulating the impacts of GDP, inflation, employment and other factors related. He/she finds the links between global economy factors by evaluating the information available. The student uses feedback to grow professionally, he/she develops creative and flexible mindset and works in a responsible manner.

Location and time

Tampere, TAMK Kuntokatu

Exam schedules

The assessment schedule and strategy will be informed during the first class.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course will be assessed with both course work assessments and a final summative assessment at the end of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Students will be working individually, in pairs and in small groups as part of a collaborative learning community.
Face to face classes with additional online activities as required.
Teaching strategies will include readings, discussion, facilitation, group and individual work, synchronous and asynchronous activities. Active participation and collaboration will be essential. Students will be expected to demonstrate their learning by presenting work in writing, visually, orally and in presentations.

Learning materials

Materials and resources provided by the lecturer in the Moodle implementation.

Student workload

The course is 3cr (27h each, total 81 hours of student work) which is based on lectures, team working and individual studying.

Content scheduling

As scheduled in Peppi/Pakki and informed in the first class.

Completion alternatives

Not available, the course is based on contact teaching

Practical training and working life cooperation

N/A

International connections

An international implementation.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student does not meet the evaluation criteria for 1.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the key concepts of global economics and can describe ideas in simple terms.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a good understanding of the key concepts of global economics and are able to describe, explain and give practical examples of the concepts introduced during the course. This includes understanding the inter-relational aspects of economics and the limitations of the discipline.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Students demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the key concepts of global economics and are able to describe, explain and give practical examples of the concepts introduced during the course. This includes understanding the inter-relational aspects of economics and the limitations of the discipline. In addition this exception student will be able to synthesize and analyze contemporary events and apply what they have learned to current affairs and see the relations between economics and social, cultural, historic and political contexts.

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims to provide knowledge and deals with theories, models and techniques for recruitment, management, maintenance and development of competence based human resources for contemporary multi-skilled- virtual-, and network-based organizations.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• perform basic functions of HRM (staffing, training, development, motivation and maintenance).
• define long term HR needs for a company.
• develop company-wide HR policy.
• maintain contact with labor union concerning different company issues.
• deal with multi-skilled workforce.
• integrate effectively ICT to HRM.

Content (course unit)

The contents include the followings:
• How the contemporary workplace is changing and how the change process is affecting the HRM?
• Why strategic HR planning is necessary for an organization?
• What are the different steps in strategic HR planning?
• How to effectively perform basic functions of HRM?
• How the digitalization process is affecting HR performance?
• What are the basic issues to remember in international HRM?

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students.

Further information (course unit)

Implementation plan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise basic concepts of employee staffing, training, development, motivation and maintenance. He/she has a basic understanding of the long-term HR needs for a company and can participate in developing a company-wide HR policy. He/she can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work. The student can give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her own viewpoints. The student has the skills to be part of the group dealing with the labour union.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can explain the good practices of employee staffing, training, development, motivation and maintenance. He/she can explain diverse alternatives for the various HR activities and in addition, can be part of creating a new HR policy for a firm. He/she can help to select good actions for solving HR related problems. The student understands future applications of technology to HR management. He/she can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills further. The student can help to deal with the labour union.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the good practices of and the relationships between employee staffing, training, development, motivation and maintenance. The student is able to assist in defining the long-term HR needs for a company. He/she can assess diverse alternatives for the various HR activities, can help to create a new HR policy for a firm and solve HR related problems. The student understands future applications of technology to HR management. He/she can cooperate responsibly, constructively and flexibly with a diverse group of colleagues in solving practical problems. In case of need, the student can deal with the labour union.

Exam schedules

There is no exam but project, presentation and individual task.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation to the course, individual task, project and presentation

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lesson
Study conversation
Individual task
Group project
Presentation

Learning materials

Human Resource Management (9th edition or the newer publication), Gary Dessler, Prentice Hall

&

Suggested reading materials (given during the implementation)

Student workload

- Total resource hurs= 27x5 = 135
- Contact meeting 7 (7 x 3): 21 hours
- Project: 30 hours
- Individual task: 30 hours
- Reading: 47 hours

Completion alternatives

Contact to the course teacher

Practical training and working life cooperation

Real world company based course project. The course project wil be done in pairs or in small groups and it will be based on an interview with a human resource manager of a company.

International connections

Open

Further information

This is a contact lesson based course

Objectives (course unit)

The course focuses on learning the basic concepts of information communication technology (ICT) and how to use computers in business perspective. The widely known MS-Office package is in use, with practical approach.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Use computer and its operating system.
• Create documents, calculations, presentations and communicate by using MS-Office.
• Further develop their practical ICT skills.

Content (course unit)

• How to make business documents, where to save and how to print?
• How to make business spreadsheet calculations and charts?
• How to make business presentations?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student knows the basic ICT terms, is familiar with the basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), and can use them. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student is able to use a cloud environment for sharing information. The student takes responsibility of his/her own studying but may still need some support or supervision for using the tools and working in a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student recognises well the basic ICT terms, is familiar with the basic MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and can tailor their use based on the outcome required. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student uses cloud environment efficiently for sharing information. The student can do the given tasks independently and is able to support other team members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can broadly and independently apply the MS Office tools and cloud environment. The student has a basic knowledge of some supporting tools. The student is very self-confident in solving problems in his/her application area, can explain and teach the tools and methods to others and help his/her team mates in their ICT problems.

Exam schedules

There will be no exams. The evaluation will be based on attaining 80% of attendance and completing the assignments and projects. The quality of work is taken into consideration.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment and self-evaluation will be used. Peer evaluation will encourage students to improve their understanding.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

In-class demonstration, class exercises, assignments etc. Attendance is compulsory. At least, 80% of participation in the lessons is a prerequisite to pass the course.
The student submits a self-evaluation and reflective essay, well-formatted at the end of the course.

Learning materials

Materials will be provided on TUNI Moodle.

Student workload

Students should spend time practising with the materials and exercises on TUNI Moodle.
Practising and doing the course assignments.
Students design templates for Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Content scheduling

Editing TAMK's report template
- Saving and filing digital documents
- Ms Word basics and advance
- Ms Excel basics, calculations and functions
- PowerPoint presentation design

Completion alternatives

Prior completion of a similar course, certificate of completion etc Higher Education certificate.

Further information

Students should be able to edit TAMK's report template by the end of the course.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

- the student has not attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has not provided any medical report to justify his/her absences.
- student has not completed and submitted at least, half of the assignments and projects.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted at least, more than half of the assignments and projects on the course, with some recognisable errors.
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

-the student has submitted the required assignments on time and has demonstrated his ICT skills on all the documents submitted.
- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted all the required assignments and projects on time, with minor errors
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

-the student has submitted the required assignments on time and has demonstrated his ICT skills on all the documents submitted.
- the student has attended 80% of the classes.
- the student has completed and submitted all the required assignments and projects on time, with no errors
- the student has written and submitted a reflective essay- self-evaluation.

Objectives (course unit)

Learning outcomes of the course:
The course provides a theoretical overview and the tools for creating innovations for profitable business. Using service creation as a tool, it provides insights of product and services development process and the positioning of innovation into right marketplace. Also, creating a reasonable business model and basics of ensuring the intellectual property rights (IPR’s) are discussed.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the different aspects of innovation, and its role in developing a business
• Recognize, assess and suggests solutions for supporting organizations innovation performance
• Apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings
• Evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services
• Understand the product and service design process phases
• Identify the critical phases of product and service design projects

Content (course unit)

How to foster innovations?
How to develop products and services from innovations?
What are intellectual property rights and how to ensure them?
How to evaluate project business feasibility?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing a business. He/she can recognise solutions for supporting an organisation’s innovation performance. The student is able to apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings. He/she can evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student recognises the different phases in the product and service design process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing and growing a business. He/she can recognise and assess solutions for supporting an organisation’s innovation performance. The student understands the strategies most effective for exploiting innovations. The student is able to apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings. He/she can evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student can plan, implement and assess the different phases of the product and service design process. He/she can identify critical phases of product and service design projects.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has in-depth understanding of the different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing and growing a business. He/she can recognise, assess and advocate the most suitable solutions for improving an organisation's innovation performance. The student can develop and implement the most effective strategies for exploiting innovations. The student is able to implement innovation theories into practice in a variety of business settings. He/she can boost the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student can plan, implement and assess the different phases of the product and service design process. He/she can tackle critical phases of product and service design projects.

Location and time

The course starts August 30th of August at 12:15 in class C4-05a. There are altogether 9 teaching sessions taking place twice a week except for the last week.

Exam schedules

There's no exam. The course evaluation is based on the individual learning diary and team/pair exercises. Active attendance in lectures has a positive impact on grading.

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual learning diary
Team assignments
Active participation in the contact sessions and teamwork.
More detailed assessment criteria will be given in the first contact session.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, team exercises, learning diary

Learning materials

Selected articles available in Moodle
Lecture slides

Student workload

The course is worth 5 credits, which means a total workload of 135 hours. Contact teaching is appr. 27 hours and the rest is students' independent work.

Content scheduling

The course is part of the Innovation Management and Business Development study module. Towards the end of the course "Consultation Projects: Entrepreneurship focus / Business Development focus " course will start. It is the practical part of the study module where the learnings of this course will be implemented.

Completion alternatives

None

Further information

Teachers:
Sini Jokiniemi and Jarmo Tuominiemi

Objectives (course unit)

Learning outcomes of the course:
The course provides a theoretical overview and the tools for creating innovations for profitable business. Using service creation as a tool, it provides insights of product and services development process and the positioning of innovation into right marketplace. Also, creating a reasonable business model and basics of ensuring the intellectual property rights (IPR’s) are discussed.

After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Understand the different aspects of innovation, and its role in developing a business
• Recognize, assess and suggests solutions for supporting organizations innovation performance
• Apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings
• Evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services
• Understand the product and service design process phases
• Identify the critical phases of product and service design projects

Content (course unit)

How to foster innovations?
How to develop products and services from innovations?
What are intellectual property rights and how to ensure them?
How to evaluate project business feasibility?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can name different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing a business. He/she can recognise solutions for supporting an organisation’s innovation performance. The student is able to apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings. He/she can evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student recognises the different phases in the product and service design process.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is familiar with the different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing and growing a business. He/she can recognise and assess solutions for supporting an organisation’s innovation performance. The student understands the strategies most effective for exploiting innovations. The student is able to apply innovation theories and practices in a variety of business settings. He/she can evaluate the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student can plan, implement and assess the different phases of the product and service design process. He/she can identify critical phases of product and service design projects.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has in-depth understanding of the different aspects of innovation, and their role in developing and growing a business. He/she can recognise, assess and advocate the most suitable solutions for improving an organisation's innovation performance. The student can develop and implement the most effective strategies for exploiting innovations. The student is able to implement innovation theories into practice in a variety of business settings. He/she can boost the business feasibility of innovations, products and services. The student can plan, implement and assess the different phases of the product and service design process. He/she can tackle critical phases of product and service design projects.

Location and time

The course starts August 30th of August at 14:15 in class C4-05a. There are altogether 9 teaching sessions taking place twice a week except for the last week.

Exam schedules

There's no exam. The course evaluation is based on the individual learning diary and team/pair exercises. Active attendance in lectures has a positive impact on grading.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, team exercises, learning diary

Learning materials

Selected articles available in Moodle
Lecture slides

Student workload

The course is worth 5 credits, which means a total workload of 135 hours. Contact teaching is appr. 27 hours and the rest is students' independent work.

Content scheduling

The course is part of the Innovation Management and Business Development study module. Towards the end of the course "Consultation Projects: Entrepreneurship focus / Business Development focus " course will start. It is the practical part of the study module where the learnings of this course will be implemented.

Further information

Teachers:
Sini Jokiniemi and Jarmo Tuominiemi

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims to provide students with necessary knowledge related to an international project. This course is executed in co-operation with TAMK international partner universities. The students work with a branding project in teams consisting of members from several universities, using virtual communication tools: social media, video meetings and cloud services. In the project the students will learn how to analyze and develop a brand in an international context but quite as importantly how to deal with cultural differences in an international project.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• describe and apply a theoretical framework for developing a brand.
• analyze and evaluate strengths and development areas of a brand.
• create or develop a brand strategy for a product, service or a company.
• work in an international project using virtual communication tools.

Content (course unit)

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
• describe and apply a theoretical framework for developing a brand.
• analyze and evaluate strengths and development areas of a brand.
• create or develop a brand strategy for a product, service or a company.
• work in an international project using virtual communication tools.

Prerequisites (course unit)

Basic knowledge of Marketing.

Further information (course unit)

Implementation Plan.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to recognise the basic concepts of branding. He/she is able to conduct his/her part and participate in the brand strategy development assignment, with assistance, following instructions. The student participates in the international teamwork and is able to recognise his/her contribution to the task.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain the structure of brand strategy and brand identity as tools of brand management. He/she is able to research the business environment of a brand for developing a brand strategy. The student is able to develop a brand strategy plan. The student acts as an active member of an international project team, takes responsibility of his/her own work and is able to co-operate in a multinational team also by using virtual communication tools.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to analyse the theoretical concepts of branding and apply them in the branding assignment in an excellent manner. He/she is able to develop different solutions for the brand challenge based on the research and assess different alternatives. The student is able to creatively apply the theoretical tools to develop a well reasoned brand strategy. The student takes a leading role in the international teamwork or part of it, can co-operate flexibly and constructively taking into account the cultural differences of the participants and thereby develop the group’s interaction.

Location and time

A compulsory information session for all course participants will be held on Thursday 25th Jan 2024 starting at 15 o'clock on site on campus. The vital arrangements for the course, and in particular for the international intensive week (travel bookings, travel allowances etc.) will be discussed that time.

The virtual kick-off events for the project course will be held on Tuesday 6th February 2023 and Thursday 8th February 2024. The virtual online sessions and classes on site on campus are always on Thursdays afternoons. Participation in these is compulsory for all course participants. In addition to these meetings, the course includes independent team and individual work. Some meetings will be held on site on campus with the national teams. Later in the course, the international teams will work online.

The course includes an international intensive CoBra (Co-Branding) week in Brno, Czech Republic during week 12 (18.3.-22.3.2024), which participants are expected to attend also outside regular class hours. Sunday 17th March is the travel day for the intensive week. Participation in the intensive week is a compulsory part of the course. The project course ends with the intensive week. A more detailed timetable will be given in the beginning of the course.

Exam schedules

The course does not include an exam. This is a project course and the assessment is based on the final outputs of the project team and teamwork performance.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Studying is mainly based on students’ team work around a business branding case, coached by the lecturers from TAMK and the international partner universities. The students work first in national teams and later on in international teams with members from the partner universities. Regular virtual online sessions are an essential part of the course. The national team sessions are held on site on campus.

Content scheduling

A more detailed course timetable and structure will be given in the beginning of the project course.

Practical training and working life cooperation

The course includes a real international business branding case.

International connections

This course is executed in co-operation with TAMK International Business in Finland, Brno University of Technology in Czech Republic, Windesheim University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, and Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Antwerp, Belgium.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to recognise the basic concepts of branding. He/she is able to conduct his/her part and participate in the brand strategy development assignment, with assistance, following instructions. The student participates in the international teamwork and is able to recognise his/her contribution to the task.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to explain the structure of brand strategy and brand identity as tools of brand management. He/she is able to research the business environment of a brand for developing a brand strategy. The student is able to develop a brand strategy plan. The student acts as an active member of an international project team, takes responsibility of his/her own work and is able to co-operate in a multinational team also by using virtual communication tools.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to analyse the theoretical concepts of branding and apply them in the branding assignment in an excellent manner. He/she is able to develop different solutions for the brand challenge based on the research and assess different alternatives. The student is able to creatively apply the theoretical tools to develop a well reasoned brand strategy. The student takes a leading role in the international teamwork or part of it, can co-operate flexibly and constructively taking into account the cultural differences of the participants and thereby develop the group’s interaction.

Content (course unit)

Studies consist of first year studies of the degree programme.

You will study full time in the degree programme´s student group. Open UAS students are reserved two (2) study places in the group.

The enrollment will start on 2 August at 9 am and end on 3 August at 11.59 pm. If there are still study places left after the enrollment period ends, the period may be continued. Places are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis and registration is done in our online store.

The fee for the open path studies is 300 euros. You pay 150 € when enrolling and 150 € will be invoiced in September.

Path studies in English require good oral and written English language skills.


The fee for the first year is the same for all students. If you apply to become a degree student and are not an EU/EEA student, you will have a tuition fee like all the other non-EU/EEA –students.

Degree application and student selection
You can apply for admission to the degree programme based on your Open UAS studies. If you start path studies in the autumn 2023, you will be able to apply to become a degree student in the application on the basis of Open UAS studies in studyinfo.fi in May 2024.
Student selection is made considering your completed amount of credit points and study success. Study success means the GPA of the studies completed during your Open UAS Path Studies. If necessary, students are placed in order by their GPA (highest to lowest).
Required amount of credit points (Bachelor in International Business 50 cr) has to be completed by 31 July 2024.
Student Benefits
Open UAS students do not receive Kela’s financial aid for students or any other student benefits. If you are a customer of TE Services, you should check your study right with them before signing up for Open UAS studies.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

Practical training will familiarize the students in a supervised manner with the practical work assignments of the field studied as well as application of knowledge and skills in working life. In the International Business programme, the Finnish students look for a practical training place abroad, while the foreign students seek for a job in Finland.

The International Practical Training (5 months = 30 credits) must be a full-time position. The training can be done in no more than two parts. The shortest accepted full-time position can be of one month in length. Before starting the international practical training, the students will need to participate in a practical training orientation program, which will be arranged during the late autumn term of the second year. The student must contact the Practical Training Supervisor well in advance before the work placement and a written agreement on the practical training is required.

After and during the practical training, the students will be able to:
• learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life.
• apply learned theory and skills with practice.
• learn practicalities of the field studied.
• plan their career based on their practical training experience.
• create networks with the employer and the working life.
• collect ideas for the final thesis.

Content (course unit)

The contents include the followings:
• What does supervised practical training mean?
• What are the tasks of a BBA?
• How to act as a member of a work community?
• What are my strengths and ‘development areas’ in the working life?

Prerequisites (course unit)

-

Further information (course unit)

-

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:

The student completes practical training for the required length in practical assignments in their field of study. He/she is able to apply the rules, knowledge and skills to their practical training. All the required documentation is submitted to the practical training supervisor and the feedback discussion takes place. The student is able to give and receive feedback and take responsibility of his/her own work.

Fail:
The student has does not complete the required length of practical training in their field of study. The required documents are not submitted to the supervisor, and no feedback discussion takes place with the practical training supervisor.

Location and time

During the 2nd or 3rd study year either in Finland or abroad

Exam schedules

No exam. Students are writing reports and weekly diaries during the practical training period.

Assessment methods and criteria

During the practical training TAMK BBA students are building their knowledge and practical skills in the field of their chosen mandatory module of the TAMK BBA programme. Evaluation is based on practical training reports and final discussion after the practical training period -> pass.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Before starting the practical training the students will need to participate in a Practical Training Orientation which will be arranged during the autumn term of the second study year. The student must contact the Practical Training Supervisor at TAMK well in advance before signing the practical training agreement. A written agreement is always required. Students will have a supervisor both in the company and at TAMK during their practical training. Students are writing reports and weekly diaries during the practical training period.

Learning materials

Guidelines for Practical Training are discussed during the Practical Training Orientation. Description of Practical Training can be found in IB Curriculum and more detailed guidelines in TAMK Intra, student's handbook.

Student workload

The practical training is 30 ECTS which equals 5 months of full-time work (20 working weeks). The practical training can be done in no more than two parts.

Completion alternatives

In case of accreditation of your previous work experience please contact either Ms. Tuomala or Mr. Hopeela

Practical training and working life cooperation

During the practical training period the students will learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life. Students will find the work placement themselves. Students are able to use TAMK's JobTeaser portal to find internships.

International connections

Finnish degree students are recommended to look for practical training positions abroad and foreign degree students either in Finland or abroad. We have some international connections; please contact your practical training supervisors.

Further information

For more information please contact either:
Marita Tuomala; marita.tuomala@tuni.fi or
Janne Hopeela; janne.hopeela@tuni.fi

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass - when all the required reports and a copy of the employment / internship certificate have been submitted to the practical training supervisor in Moodle and the feedback discussion has taken place between the student and the practical training supervisor at TAMK.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to practices of international trade and to legal framework in international trade transactions. This course consists of two parts A. Practices of International Trade and B. Introduction to International Law and Contracts.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices.
• Define the terms of delivery (Incoterms) and know how to use them.
• Explain and describe the main international payment methods and key documents in export process.
• Explain how to use INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance in foreign trade.
• Know the basic concepts of contract law and contract terms commonly used in international agreements.
• Identify situations where CISG applies and what the basic obligations of a seller and a buyer are under CISG.
• Know what a breach of contract means and the possible remedies for a breach of contract.
• Know the differences between common dispute resolution mechanisms.

Content (course unit)

• What are the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices?
• How does one use international delivery terms - Incoterms in offers and contracts?
• What are the main international payment methods and key documents in foreign trade?
• What are INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance and when are they needed?
• What are the main principles of contract law in international trade?
• What is the scope of application of the CISG and what are the basic obligations of parties?
• How can contractual disputes be resolved and what are the sanctions for breach of contract?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise, name and define basic concepts and terms in international trade and international contract law. The student can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work in individual and team assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain, compare and apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law. The student can solve problems in case studies and assignments and justify his/her choice. The student takes responsibility and commits to group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law extensively and is able to analyse and relate them to professional context. The student is able to assess diverse solution alternatives in case studies and assignments. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

The course will start week 2.

Exam schedules

PART A: Exam dates will be informed later
PART B. Exam dates will be informed later

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading scale 0 - 5. Total Grade: PART A. 70 % + PART B. 30 %

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

PART A / Tuominen: International Trade; Contact teaching in class, exercises, assignments, exam in Moodle
PART B / Leino: International Contracts - starting week 6; Contact teaching online, materials and assignments in Moodle

Learning materials

ICC Guide to Export / Import - Global Business Standards and Strategies by Guillermo C. Jimenez. ICC Publications 2018. Fifth Edition.

Student workload

3 ECTS = 80 hours student time usage
PART A: 2 ECTS: About 20 hours lectures + 20 hours studying the course literature and materials + 10 hours making the L/C assignment and other assignments
PART B: 1 ECTS: About 30 hours; lectures + assignments

Content scheduling

Part A: Practices of International trade; weeks 2 - 10
Part B: International Law and Contracts; weeks 3 - 5
The detailed course plan will be introduced during the first class.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

None

International connections

None

Further information

Further information:
Juha Tuominen
juha.tuominen@tuni.fi

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is not able to name or define the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law. The student has failed in exam / exams and / or mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has limited knowledge of the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 1 - 2. The student is able to list, define and explain the basic concepts and terms in mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has good knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 3 - 4. The student is able to use and apply the terms and concepts well in simple tasks and mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has excellent knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in an exam grade 5. The student masters the terms and concepts of the subject matter in an excellent manner and is able to apply and analyse the terms and concepts extensively in mandatory assignments and challenging case studies.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to practices of international trade and to legal framework in international trade transactions. This course consists of two parts A. Practices of International Trade and B. Introduction to International Law and Contracts.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices.
• Define the terms of delivery (Incoterms) and know how to use them.
• Explain and describe the main international payment methods and key documents in export process.
• Explain how to use INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance in foreign trade.
• Know the basic concepts of contract law and contract terms commonly used in international agreements.
• Identify situations where CISG applies and what the basic obligations of a seller and a buyer are under CISG.
• Know what a breach of contract means and the possible remedies for a breach of contract.
• Know the differences between common dispute resolution mechanisms.

Content (course unit)

• What are the contents and requirements of international offers and invoices?
• How does one use international delivery terms - Incoterms in offers and contracts?
• What are the main international payment methods and key documents in foreign trade?
• What are INTRASTAT-statistics and customs clearance and when are they needed?
• What are the main principles of contract law in international trade?
• What is the scope of application of the CISG and what are the basic obligations of parties?
• How can contractual disputes be resolved and what are the sanctions for breach of contract?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognise, name and define basic concepts and terms in international trade and international contract law. The student can work in a group and take responsibility for his/her own work in individual and team assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain, compare and apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law. The student can solve problems in case studies and assignments and justify his/her choice. The student takes responsibility and commits to group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can apply the terms and concepts in international trade and international contract law extensively and is able to analyse and relate them to professional context. The student is able to assess diverse solution alternatives in case studies and assignments. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Location and time

The course will start week 2.

Exam schedules

PART A: Exam dates will be informed later
PART B. Exam dates will be informed later

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading scale 0 - 5. Total Grade: PART A. 70 % + PART B. 30 %

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

PART A / Tuominen: International Trade; Contact teaching in class, exercises, assignments, exam in Moodle
PART B / Leino: International Contracts - starting week 6; Contact teaching online, materials and assignments in Moodle

Learning materials

ICC Guide to Export / Import - Global Business Standards and Strategies by Guillermo C. Jimenez. ICC Publications 2018. Fifth Edition.

Student workload

3 ECTS = 80 hours student time usage
PART A: 2 ECTS: About 20 hours lectures + 20 hours studying the course literature and materials + 10 hours making the L/C assignment and other assignments
PART B: 1 ECTS: About 30 hours; lectures + assignments

Content scheduling

Part A: Practices of International trade; weeks 2 - 10
Part B: International Law and Contracts; weeks 3 - 5
The detailed course plan will be introduced during the first class.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

None

International connections

None

Further information

Further information:
Juha Tuominen
juha.tuominen@tuni.fi

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is not able to name or define the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law. The student has failed in exam / exams and / or mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has limited knowledge of the basic concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 1 - 2. The student is able to list, define and explain the basic concepts and terms in mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has good knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in exam grades 3 - 4. The student is able to use and apply the terms and concepts well in simple tasks and mandatory assignments.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student has excellent knowledge of the concepts and terms in International Trade and International Contract Law, resulting in an exam grade 5. The student masters the terms and concepts of the subject matter in an excellent manner and is able to apply and analyse the terms and concepts extensively in mandatory assignments and challenging case studies.

Objectives (course unit)

This course, ABC of accounting, introduces the fundamentals of company accounting principles and practices. The perspective is practical, including both financial and management accounting themes.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• understand the role and relevancy of finance function within a company
• understand relevant finance and accounting terminology
• utilize key finance and accounting elements of a company

Content (course unit)

• What are Profit & Loss, Balance sheet and Cash Flow?
• What are financial and management accounting about?
• What is double entry bookkeeping system?
• How to evaluate business financials?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the role of accounting in a company and relevant accounting principles and practices. The student can name the most relevant topics in financial accounting and sees the purpose of operating a business. The student identifies the principles of bookkeeping and financial statements and can make basic bookkeeping postings. He/she recognizes the key principles of Finnish business taxation and legal obligations. The student is able to give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner, and act as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to structure the connection between profitability, balance sheet and cash flow. The student can apply the principles of double entry postings and name the phases of year end close. The student is able to apply calculations for VAT, payroll and other obligations; he/she can make simple year end closings based on financial accounting process. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback and develop his/her interaction skills, adding value to the team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student adapts the course themes at advanced level. He/she expands the context with curiosity and analyses the course themes actively. The student finds the path towards academic approach and uses relevant information sources. The student is able to evaluate and assess financial accounting processes and build creative solutions by combining the course themes. The student pays needed attention to detail in cases, looks for alternative perspectives. The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process. The student is able to develop creative and constructive working methods and bring professional commitment throughout the course.

Location and time

TAMK Kuntokatu 3

Exam schedules

The exam date is informed during the course, the exam date is within the course time frame
The retake is to be agreed with the lecturer.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and exercises

Learning materials

- Course slides by the lecturer (.ppt)
- Excel exercises (.xl)
- Course book as supportive material, to be informed during the course

Student workload

2 credits (2*27h), based on course materials and exercises dedicated

Content scheduling

3* times lectures and the exam. The schedule to be informed during the lectures.

Completion alternatives

The basic requirement is the exam, no other alternatives

International connections

An IB course with international students, the course is on english.

Objectives (course unit)

This course, ABC of accounting, introduces the fundamentals of company accounting principles and practices. The perspective is practical, including both financial and management accounting themes.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• understand the role and relevancy of finance function within a company
• understand relevant finance and accounting terminology
• utilize key finance and accounting elements of a company

Content (course unit)

• What are Profit & Loss, Balance sheet and Cash Flow?
• What are financial and management accounting about?
• What is double entry bookkeeping system?
• How to evaluate business financials?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognizes the role of accounting in a company and relevant accounting principles and practices. The student can name the most relevant topics in financial accounting and sees the purpose of operating a business. The student identifies the principles of bookkeeping and financial statements and can make basic bookkeeping postings. He/she recognizes the key principles of Finnish business taxation and legal obligations. The student is able to give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner, and act as part of a team.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to structure the connection between profitability, balance sheet and cash flow. The student can apply the principles of double entry postings and name the phases of year end close. The student is able to apply calculations for VAT, payroll and other obligations; he/she can make simple year end closings based on financial accounting process. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback and develop his/her interaction skills, adding value to the team.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student adapts the course themes at advanced level. He/she expands the context with curiosity and analyses the course themes actively. The student finds the path towards academic approach and uses relevant information sources. The student is able to evaluate and assess financial accounting processes and build creative solutions by combining the course themes. The student pays needed attention to detail in cases, looks for alternative perspectives. The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process. The student is able to develop creative and constructive working methods and bring professional commitment throughout the course.

Location and time

TAMK Kuntokatu 3

Exam schedules

The exam date is informed during the course, the exam date is within the course time frame
The retake is to be agreed with the lecturer.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact teaching and exercises

Learning materials

- Course slides by the lecturer (.ppt)
- Excel exercises (.xl)
- Course book as supportive material, to be informed during the course

Student workload

2 credits (2*27h), based on course materials and exercises dedicated

Content scheduling

3* times lectures and the exam. The schedule to be informed during the lectures.

Completion alternatives

The basic requirement is the exam, no other alternatives

International connections

An IB course with international students, the course is on english.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to company processes and functions in a modern business environment. The aim is to cover the essentials for business operations and introduce the key legal aspects of setting up a business in Finland and choosing a company legal type. The students will learn to search for and apply professionally significant legal information.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• have a good insight into functions of modern business environment.
• adopt the principles of business profitability, liquidity and solvency.
• analyze the interdependence of various business variables.
• indentify and use the key sources of Finnish law
• describe the type of enterprise and their key differences
• understand the procedures required to establish a company
• draw up documents for the formation and registration of a company

Content (course unit)

• What is a company and business operations?
• How to evaluate and measure the success of a business?
• What is organisational structure and its functions?
• What are the key sources of law and how to utilize them?
• Who has the right to trade in Finland
• What legal considerations are relevant to setting up a business?
• What are the key differences between the company legal forms?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognises main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with simple isolated examples. Work is poorly structured and there is no relationship to other ideas, concepts or previous knowledge. The student struggles to assess the impact of business activities on the business or society in general. The student recognizes the key sources of law and is able to define company legal forms.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student demonstrates sound understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with multiple relevant examples. He/she can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world and offer reasonable solutions. Work is mostly logical and well-structured, with some inconsistencies or minor errors. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and its immediate surrounding, mostly in the short-term. He/she can apply the key sources of law and is able to explain differences between company legal forms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student demonstrates deep understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with authentic, connected examples. The student can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world, analyse underlying problems and synthesise solutions out of available alternatives. Work is logical and well-structured, and ideas are clearly expressed. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and the society in general, both in the short- and long-term, and demonstrates commitment to sustainable development. The student is able to apply different sources of law extensively and analyse and assess different company forms in a professional manner.

Location and time

Business Operations:
• According to the timetable; on campus
Legal aspects:
• According to the timetable; on campus

Exam schedules

Business Operations:
Exam dates and arrangements will be discussed in class at the start of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Introduction to Business Operations (2 cr):
- Individual exam (70%)
- Participation in classroom discussions and group work (30%)
Legal Aspects (1 cr):
- Active participation and written assignment (100%)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, self-study

Learning materials

Business Operations:
• Online resources and materials in Moodle
Legal Aspects (required reading):
• Surakka, Aapo. (2012). Access to Finnish law. Talentum Media. Pages 16–25 and 88–102.
Available in digital form in TAMK-Finna Alma Talent Verkkokirjahylly.
• Items covered in class, and
• Materials in Moodle

Student workload

- Contact lessons 21 hours (7 x 3 h)
- Independent study 60 hours

Completion alternatives

None

Further information

- Mandatory attendance: 80%
- There is no hybrid option (some students on campus, some online).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student recognises main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with simple isolated examples. Work is poorly structured and there is no relationship to other ideas, concepts or previous knowledge. The student struggles to assess the impact of business activities on the business or society in general. The student recognizes the key sources of law and is able to define company legal forms.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student demonstrates sound understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with multiple relevant examples. He/she can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world and offer reasonable solutions. Work is mostly logical and well-structured, with some inconsistencies or minor errors. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and its immediate surrounding, mostly in the short-term. He/she can apply the key sources of law and is able to explain differences between company legal forms.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student demonstrates deep understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with authentic, connected examples. The student can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world, analyse underlying problems and synthesise solutions out of available alternatives. Work is logical and well-structured, and ideas are clearly expressed. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and the society in general, both in the short- and long-term, and demonstrates commitment to sustainable development. The student is able to apply different sources of law extensively and analyse and assess different company forms in a professional manner.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to company processes and functions in a modern business environment. The aim is to cover the essentials for business operations and introduce the key legal aspects of setting up a business in Finland and choosing a company legal type. The students will learn to search for and apply professionally significant legal information.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• have a good insight into functions of modern business environment.
• adopt the principles of business profitability, liquidity and solvency.
• analyze the interdependence of various business variables.
• indentify and use the key sources of Finnish law
• describe the type of enterprise and their key differences
• understand the procedures required to establish a company
• draw up documents for the formation and registration of a company

Content (course unit)

• What is a company and business operations?
• How to evaluate and measure the success of a business?
• What is organisational structure and its functions?
• What are the key sources of law and how to utilize them?
• Who has the right to trade in Finland
• What legal considerations are relevant to setting up a business?
• What are the key differences between the company legal forms?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student recognises main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with simple isolated examples. Work is poorly structured and there is no relationship to other ideas, concepts or previous knowledge. The student struggles to assess the impact of business activities on the business or society in general. The student recognizes the key sources of law and is able to define company legal forms.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student demonstrates sound understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with multiple relevant examples. He/she can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world and offer reasonable solutions. Work is mostly logical and well-structured, with some inconsistencies or minor errors. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and its immediate surrounding, mostly in the short-term. He/she can apply the key sources of law and is able to explain differences between company legal forms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student demonstrates deep understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with authentic, connected examples. The student can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world, analyse underlying problems and synthesise solutions out of available alternatives. Work is logical and well-structured, and ideas are clearly expressed. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and the society in general, both in the short- and long-term, and demonstrates commitment to sustainable development. The student is able to apply different sources of law extensively and analyse and assess different company forms in a professional manner.

Location and time

Business Operations:
• According to the timetable; on campus
Legal aspects:
• According to the timetable; on campus

Exam schedules

Business Operations:
Exam dates and arrangements will be discussed in class at the start of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Introduction to Business Operations (2 cr):
- Individual exam (70%)
- Participation in classroom discussions and group work (30%)
Legal Aspects (1 cr):
- Active participation and written assignment (100%)

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, self-study

Learning materials

Business Operations:
• Online resources and materials in Moodle
Legal Aspects (required reading):
• Surakka, Aapo. (2012). Access to Finnish law. Talentum Media. Pages 16–25 and 88–102.
Available in digital form in TAMK-Finna Alma Talent Verkkokirjahylly.
• Items covered in class, and
• Materials in Moodle

Student workload

- Contact lessons 21 hours (7 x 3 h)
- Independent study 60 hours

Completion alternatives

None

Further information

- Mandatory attendance: 80%
- There is no hybrid option (some students on campus, some online).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student recognises main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with simple isolated examples. Work is poorly structured and there is no relationship to other ideas, concepts or previous knowledge. The student struggles to assess the impact of business activities on the business or society in general. The student recognizes the key sources of law and is able to define company legal forms.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student demonstrates sound understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with multiple relevant examples. He/she can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world and offer reasonable solutions. Work is mostly logical and well-structured, with some inconsistencies or minor errors. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and its immediate surrounding, mostly in the short-term. He/she can apply the key sources of law and is able to explain differences between company legal forms.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student demonstrates deep understanding of the main ideas and concepts related to business operations and can illustrate them with authentic, connected examples. The student can establish causal and consequential relationships between events in the business world, analyse underlying problems and synthesise solutions out of available alternatives. Work is logical and well-structured, and ideas are clearly expressed. The student can assess the impact of business activities on the business itself and the society in general, both in the short- and long-term, and demonstrates commitment to sustainable development. The student is able to apply different sources of law extensively and analyse and assess different company forms in a professional manner.

Objectives (course unit)

Selling goods and services is not enough in modern economy. There is a need to consider the extra value of business supply by designing holistic, multisensory experiences for customers. Tourism is a typical business sector to implement experience economy characteristics and benefit from it.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand and identify the nature and the characteristics of experience economy.
• Comprehend the characteristics of tourism business
• Apply theories of experience economy, tourist motivational factors and tourist typology in business planning

Content (course unit)

• What is experience economy about and how can we recognize it in modern world?
• What kind of a phenomenon is tourism and what are the main types of tourism business?
• How to apply the characteristics of tourism phenomenon in business planning?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognize and define the basic concepts of the experience economy in the context of tourism. The student is able to discuss and consider some characteristics of the experience economy. He/she can work in a group and take responsibility on his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain, compare and apply the theories of the experience economy and tourism. The student can make plans, solve problems, and choose an appropriate course of action. The student can take responsibility and commit to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can generalise and analyse extensive entities and relations between the concepts and theories of the experience economy. The student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives and assess these alternatives. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual working, team working, discussion. Understanding experience economy, identifying characteristics and nature of it (and tourism business), applying academic material and reflecting it in business planning.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course combines face to face and online meetings, reading, discussion and peer-to-peer interaction as well as a team work assignment. The assignment is completed in small groups; the IB student teams are split into two small groups of 3-4 students.

Learning materials

See Moodle (available in Autumn 2023)
for the most relevant material on experience economy. Also additional inspirational material will be given. It is recommended that the student also acquires own suitable material for one's own learning and the task at hand.

Student workload

2 ECTS equals 54 hours of student work. The work load is divided between teacher driven sessions as well as group and individual work. Contact session (3 x 2 h = 6 hours), individual reading tasks and material search (~12 hours) and team work assignment (36 hours).
See detailed schedule in Moodle (available in Autumn 2023)

Content scheduling

See Moodle schedule (available in Autumn 2023)

Completion alternatives

No alternative means of completion.

International connections

International student teams

Further information

Team work otcomes (Analysis paper) will be assessed as a group outcome (group members receiving the same grade). Make sure that your personal output/commitment is proper enough. Group is free to set extra task(s) for those who are not participating group work and also free to inform teacher of possible lower grade suggestion in such a case. Task must be submitted in time! Discuss with teacher beforehand, if extra time is needed.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No participation or poor participating in team working (peer evaluation). Task description is not followed. Student is not able to apply the experience economy (and tourism) principles/theories, student is not able to understand and apply material presented.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is partly following the task description and/or understanding and applying the experience economy (and tourism) principles/theories. Student is able to discuss and consider only few characteristics when conducting the tasks. Material presented for the tasks is only partly applied and understood.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is following the task description and understands and applies theories of experience economy (and tourism). Student is able to consider and discuss most of the significant characteristics of experience economy (and tourism) and presents examples. Material presented for the tasks is well applied.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student implements thorough understanding of the experience economy (and tourism) concepts and characteristics and is able to apply these fluently in business planning. Discussing and reflecting the ideas and characteristics of experience economy (and tourism) is fluent by various examples and own, new ideas or perspectives. Material presented for the tasks is carefully applied.

Objectives (course unit)

Selling goods and services is not enough in modern economy. There is a need to consider the extra value of business supply by designing holistic, multisensory experiences for customers. Tourism is a typical business sector to implement experience economy characteristics and benefit from it.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Understand and identify the nature and the characteristics of experience economy.
• Comprehend the characteristics of tourism business
• Apply theories of experience economy, tourist motivational factors and tourist typology in business planning

Content (course unit)

• What is experience economy about and how can we recognize it in modern world?
• What kind of a phenomenon is tourism and what are the main types of tourism business?
• How to apply the characteristics of tourism phenomenon in business planning?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognize and define the basic concepts of the experience economy in the context of tourism. The student is able to discuss and consider some characteristics of the experience economy. He/she can work in a group and take responsibility on his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to explain, compare and apply the theories of the experience economy and tourism. The student can make plans, solve problems, and choose an appropriate course of action. The student can take responsibility and commit to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can generalise and analyse extensive entities and relations between the concepts and theories of the experience economy. The student can search for diverse courses of action and solution alternatives and assess these alternatives. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively and develop his/her own and the group’s interaction.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual working, team working, discussion. Understanding experience economy, identifying characteristics and nature of it (and tourism business), applying academic material and reflecting it in business planning.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course combines face to face and online meetings, reading, discussion and peer-to-peer interaction as well as a team work assignment. The assignment is completed in small groups; the IB student teams are split into two small groups of 3-4 students.

Learning materials

See Moodle page (available in Autumn 2023)
https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=38007

for the most relevant material on experience economy. Also additional inspirational material will be given. It is recommended that the student also acquires own suitable material for one's own learning and the task at hand.

Student workload

2 ECTS equals 54 hours of student work. The work load is divided between teacher driven sessions as well as group and individual work. Contact session (3 x 2 h = 6 hours), individual reading tasks and material search (~12 hours) and team work assignment (36 hours).
See detailed schedule in Moodle (available in Autumn 2023)

Content scheduling

See Moodle schedule (available in Autumn 2023)

Completion alternatives

No alternative means of completion.

International connections

International student teams

Further information

Team work otcomes (Analysis paper) will be assessed as a group outcome (group members receiving the same grade). Make sure that your personal output/commitment is proper enough. Group is free to set extra task(s) for those who are not participating group work and also free to inform teacher of possible lower grade suggestion in such a case. Task must be submitted in time! Discuss with teacher beforehand, if extra time is needed.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

No participation or poor participating in team working (peer evaluation). Task description is not followed. Student is not able to apply the experience economy (and tourism) principles/theories, student is not able to understand and apply material presented.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is partly following the task description and/or understanding and applying the experience economy (and tourism) principles/theories. Student is able to discuss and consider only few characteristics when conducting the tasks. Material presented for the tasks is only partly applied and understood.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student is following the task description and understands and applies theories of experience economy (and tourism). Student is able to consider and discuss most of the significant characteristics of experience economy (and tourism) and presents examples. Material presented for the tasks is well applied.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student implements thorough understanding of the experience economy (and tourism) concepts and characteristics and is able to apply these fluently in business planning. Discussing and reflecting the ideas and characteristics of experience economy (and tourism) is fluent by various examples and own, new ideas or perspectives. Material presented for the tasks is carefully applied.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to modern business marketing. It introduces basic marketing concepts, theories and language with a focus of understanding the role and the needs of the customer in consumer business and business-to-business marketing.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge about the significance and role of marketing
in business management.
• Describe the value creation process for customers by understanding
customer needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern marketing mix in theory and
practice.
• Write a marketing plan for their business.

Content (course unit)

• What is marketing and what do marketers do?
• How to create customer value and experience?
• How to analyse marketing environment and collect marketing information?
• What are products, services and brands?
• How to do pricing?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognize and name the basic concepts of marketing. He/she can use the basic terms in a correct way and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted, and work in a team and take responsibility of his/her own work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to make a marketing plan accordingly. The student can select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student has participated in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/hers knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands extensively the concepts and principles of marketing. The student is able to conduct a fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student combines different solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. The individual contribution in the class and team has been especially active. The student cooperates responsibly, flexibly and constructively.

Location and time

Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

The final exam will be given at the last class meeting.

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criteria (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

Required Textbook 
Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Harris, L. C., & He, H. (2020). Principles of marketing: 8th European edition. 
Additional course material, such as blogs, videos, blogs, and short articles, will be provided in Moodle Workspace.

Student workload

According to the TAMK schedule, ECT credits, and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend lessons
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details given in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Project work/case studies

International connections

Cases and discussion, global operational business environment, and international collaborative projects

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can recognize and name the basic concepts of marketing. He/she can use the basic terms in a correct way and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted, work in a team and take responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to make a marketing plan accordingly. The student can select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student has participated in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/hers knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands extensively the concepts and principles of marketing. The student is able to conduct a fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student combines different solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active. The student cooperates responsibly, flexibly, and constructively.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to modern business marketing. It introduces basic marketing concepts, theories and language with a focus of understanding the role and the needs of the customer in consumer business and business-to-business marketing.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge about the significance and role of marketing
in business management.
• Describe the value creation process for customers by understanding
customer needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern marketing mix in theory and
practice.
• Write a marketing plan.

Content (course unit)

• What is modern multichannel marketing?
• What are examples of doing advertising, PR; personal selling and sales
promotion?
• How to do direct, online, social media and mobile marketing?
• What is sustainable marketing?
• How to write a marketing plan for a business and create website contents?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Introduction to Marketing 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognize and define the basics of modern multichannel marketing and marketing mix. He/she can use the basic terms and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted. The student takes responsibility of his/her own work and can work in a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies modern multichannel marketing and marketing mix in marketing planning accordingly and solves the problems associated with it. The student participates in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the outcome with his/her knowledge. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the concepts and principles of marketing extensively. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. He/she assesses diverse solution alternatives in marketing planning. The individual contribution in the class and team has been especially active. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner.

Location and time

Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

Final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criterias (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

Required Textbook
Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Harris, L. C., & He, H. (2020). Principles of marketing: 8th European edition.
Additional course material, such as blogs, videos, blogs, and short articles, will be provided in Moodle Workspace.

Student workload

According to the TAMK schedule, ECT credits, and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend lessons
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details are given in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Project work / case studies

International connections

Cases and discussion, global operational business environment, international collaborative projects.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can recognize and name the basic concepts of marketing. He/she can use the basic terms in a correct way and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted, work in a team and take responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to make a marketing plan accordingly. The student can select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student has participated in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/hers knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands extensively the concepts and principles of marketing. The student is able to conduct a fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student combines different solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active. The student cooperates responsibly, flexibly, and constructively.

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an introduction to modern business marketing. It introduces basic marketing concepts, theories and language with a focus of understanding the role and the needs of the customer in consumer business and business-to-business marketing.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge about the significance and role of marketing
in business management.
• Describe the value creation process for customers by understanding
customer needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern marketing mix in theory and
practice.
• Write a marketing plan.

Content (course unit)

• What is modern multichannel marketing?
• What are examples of doing advertising, PR; personal selling and sales
promotion?
• How to do direct, online, social media and mobile marketing?
• What is sustainable marketing?
• How to write a marketing plan for a business and create website contents?

Prerequisites (course unit)

Introduction to Marketing 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can recognize and define the basics of modern multichannel marketing and marketing mix. He/she can use the basic terms and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted. The student takes responsibility of his/her own work and can work in a group.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies modern multichannel marketing and marketing mix in marketing planning accordingly and solves the problems associated with it. The student participates in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the outcome with his/her knowledge. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands the concepts and principles of marketing extensively. The student is able to conduct fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. He/she assesses diverse solution alternatives in marketing planning. The individual contribution in the class and team has been especially active. The student works responsibly and in a committed manner.

Location and time

Sessions will be held according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

Final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

According to TAMK evaluation criterias (0,1-5)
- Knowing
- Doing
- Being

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

-Lectures
- Flipped classroom sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Independent study and research

Learning materials

Required Textbook
Kotler, P., Armstrong, G., Harris, L. C., & He, H. (2020). Principles of marketing: 8th European edition.
Additional course material, such as blogs, videos, blogs, and short articles, will be provided in Moodle Workspace.

Student workload

According to the TAMK schedule, ECT credits and Moodle timing instructions.
Students are expected to:
- Attend lessons
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Details are given in the first lesson

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Project work / case studies

International connections

Cases and discussion, global operational business environment, international collaborative projects.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student can recognize and name the basic concepts of marketing. He/she can use the basic terms in a correct way and can define the principles of marketing. The student can perform the given tasks assisted, work in a team and take responsibility for his/her own work.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student is able to make a marketing plan accordingly. The student can select the most appropriate course of action from diverse options and justify his/her choice. The student has participated in the teamwork and classes actively contributing to the final outcome with his/hers knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations. The student can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student understands extensively the concepts and principles of marketing. The student is able to conduct a fluent and reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning. The student combines different solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active. The student cooperates responsibly, flexibly, and constructively.

Objectives (course unit)

This online course introduces the practical issues involved in the final thesis process. The course concentrates on giving the students necessary information and competences to begin the final thesis process. This free-choice course should be completed before the student starts the writing process under the guidance of an assigned supervisor.


After completing the course, the student will be able to:
Describe the different forms of final thesis as well as the principles of thesis assessment in TAMK.
Use the guides and instructions helping and regulating the final thesis process.
Apply the basic research approaches applicable in BBA theses.
Write a topic analysis with an appropriate form of thesis, literature review and frame of reference.
Manage his/her final thesis process.

Content (course unit)

What does the concept of applied research mean?
What are the main research methods for applied research?
How does the final thesis process go in practice?

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:
The student can explain the concept of applied research, understands the objectivity of a research and is able to justify the basic principles of a good research. He/she can apply a suitable quantitative or qualitative approach, including a variation of data collection methods, in his/her own thesis process. The student can give constructive feedback.

Fail:
The student fails to recognize the principles of an applied research and cannot define any valid research question nor research objectives on his/her own field. He/she cannot manage the assigned tasks even under supervision and his/her interaction skills are not satisfactory.

Location and time

Enrolling December 2023 - Spring semester 2024.

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Essay writing
Assessment is passed/failed

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Online course with essay tasks (3 essays)

Learning materials

See Moodle course

Student workload

Spring semester 2024 and autumn 2024 (Check tasks in Moodle course!) Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.

Content scheduling

Spring semester 2024 and Autumn 2024 (Check tasks in Moodle course!) Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.

Completion alternatives

None

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

-

Further information

This course must be conducted before starting the thesis process.
Assessment is passed/failed
Student is able to proceed with tasks in his/her own pace within a year. Dead line for submitting tasks is 1.12.2024.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Approved essays according to task descriptions applying academic writing with references. See Tamk report Guide for writing.

Objectives (course unit)

The course introduces the basics of Logistics and Supply Chain Management operations. The course will focus on the business and humanitarian (emergency) sides of SCM. The students will learn the basics of procurement, inventory, warehousing and transportation processes, with full integration using ERP systems such as SAP AIl in One and Business One.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the basic concepts and principles of logistics
• Manage the logistics process in a company using ERP systems transaction such as sales orders, purchase orders, order fulfilment, product issues and inventory control.

Content (course unit)

• What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
• How SCM works in services, industrial and humanitarian sectors?
• How to make and simulate real business activities in SAP?
• How SAP works and manages the business integration?
• What are the logistics costs and how to create value added services in SCM?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in supply chain management. The student has basic understanding of logistics in general and how it is connected to organisation's most common processes. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations regarding SCM. The student demonstrates basic skills by submitting required tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in (emergency) supply chain. The student can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant working life SCM related situations. The student contributes according to teacher's expectations to tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in (emergency) supply chain. The student has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course. The student is also able to collect information from various nodes of SC and use the extracted information in SC planning, development and management, while streamlining it with proper managerial SCM-tools. The student can also use the acquired information as a basis for new, added value containing data creation. The student is able to capitalise on knowledge in the execution of organisation's daily SCM related processes.

Location and time

19.01: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
26.01: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
02.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
09.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
16.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27
23.02: 08:00 - 11.00 in B3-27

Exam schedules

Final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

Assigned tasks, report, exam, and participation will be evaluated.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Project- based learning
- Case- based learning

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles
- Case studies
- Video

Student workload

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the final report and exam
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Themes for the course:
- Supply chain management- the big picture
- Service supply chains, strategy and processes
- Logistics, technology
- Humanitarian supply chain management and logistics
- Lean, JIT
- Risks and risk management

Sustainability topics will run parallel to the course themes.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Knowledge gained from the course can be applied to various roles along the supply chain's functions.

International connections

Multiple global case studies will be used in the course

Objectives (course unit)

The course introduces the basics of Logistics and Supply Chain Management operations. The course will focus on the business and humanitarian (emergency) sides of SCM. The students will learn the basics of procurement, inventory, warehousing and transportation processes, with full integration using ERP systems such as SAP AIl in One and Business One.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• Describe the basic concepts and principles of logistics
• Manage the logistics process in a company using ERP systems transaction such as sales orders, purchase orders, order fulfilment, product issues and inventory control.

Content (course unit)

• What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management?
• How SCM works in services, industrial and humanitarian sectors?
• How to make and simulate real business activities in SAP?
• How SAP works and manages the business integration?
• What are the logistics costs and how to create value added services in SCM?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to identify basic level knowledge in supply chain management. The student has basic understanding of logistics in general and how it is connected to organisation's most common processes. The student is capable of applying some knowledge to relevant, working life situations regarding SCM. The student demonstrates basic skills by submitting required tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to determine main tasks and challenges in (emergency) supply chain. The student can apply the knowledge in verbal conversations and written deliverables. The student has a good level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student is capable of applying the acquired knowledge to relevant working life SCM related situations. The student contributes according to teacher's expectations to tasks and assignments during the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to master tasks, challenges and different modes in (emergency) supply chain. The student has a professional level of knowledge and wide understanding of (humanitarian) logistics. The student demonstrates a high skill level, creates value and shares information with other participants. The student is exceptionally capable of applying all the acquired knowledge to relevant, working life situations. The student actively contributes to tasks and assignments during the course. The student is also able to collect information from various nodes of SC and use the extracted information in SC planning, development and management, while streamlining it with proper managerial SCM-tools. The student can also use the acquired information as a basis for new, added value containing data creation. The student is able to capitalise on knowledge in the execution of organisation's daily SCM related processes.

Location and time

19.01: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27
26.01: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27
02.02: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27
09.02: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27
16.02: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27
23.02: 11.00 - 14:00 in B3-27

Exam schedules

Final exam will be given on the last class meeting

Assessment methods and criteria

Assigned tasks, report, exam, and participation will be evaluated.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

- Lectures
- Flipped class sessions
- Inquiry-based learning
- Collaborative learning
- Project- based learning
- Case- based learning

Learning materials

- Presentation material
- Assigned books
- Articles
- Case studies
- Video

Student workload

Students are expected to:
- Attend sessions
- Participate in group discussions and activities
- Complete the final report and exam
- Study materials given to them on their own time

Content scheduling

Themes for the course:
- Supply chain management- the big picture
- Service supply chains, strategy and processes
- Logistics, technology
- Humanitarian supply chain management and logistics
- Lean, JIT
- Risks and risk management

Sustainability topics will run parallel to the course themes.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Knowledge gained from the course can be applied to various roles along the supply chain's functions.

International connections

Multiple global case studies will be used in the course

Objectives (course unit)

Culture is an integral part of everyday organizational life. Understanding culture facilitates organizational success in national- as well as international market. The course is designed to deal with culture and its impact in managing/leading organization made up of people from diverse cultural background.


After completing of the course, students will be able to:

Know culture from different points of view prioritizing the field of management and organization.

Lead multicultural workforce

Build work team/group with people from different cultural background

Deal with cultural differences effectively

Identify culture lenient motivational strategy

Manage cultural tension by engaging empathetic approach

Negotiate globally

Content (course unit)

What is culture?

What is family-, national-, organizational- and business culture?

What are the roots of culture?

How culture influences management and the functioning of an organization?

How to deal with cultural challenges in forming group/team and leading people with diverse cultural background?

What are the crucial issues to remember while negotiating internationally?

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can define culture and recognises cultural differences. He/she is aware of the course load and able to do routine tasks. The student can give and receive feedback and can do project work in a group. He/she considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoints. The student can work in a group. He/she judges things mainly from his/her own perspective.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student compares culture and explains its impact on different social entities. He/she helps to apply cultural approach in leading a multicultural workforce. The student as a resource person assists in solving problems in leading a multicultural workforce or building a multicultural team. He/she helps making a plan for dealing with cultural differences effectively. He/she considers and assesses issues from multicultural perspectives and can engage in negotiation with counterparts from another culture. The student becomes a responsible member of a diverse group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands culture from multiple perspectives and analyses its impact on different social entities including business organisations. The student as a resource person acts independently or as part of a group in leading a multicultural workforce or building a multicultural team. He/she assists in finding solutions to team in dealing with cultural differences effectively. He/she actively engages himself/herself in the work group in finding solutions to problems at hand or adopting policy regarding a culture lenient motivational plan. Moreover, the student can play a flexible role in multicultural negotiation context.

Location and time

Two online, two face-to-face lessons in January 2024 & three face-to-face teaching in February, 2024.

Exam schedules

No test but project, individual task & presentation

Assessment methods and criteria

Group project: 30%
Group project presentation: 10%
Presentation participation diary (Individual task): 10%
5 short individual tasks: 50%

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Online & face to face teaching|study conversation|individual task|project|presentation

Learning materials

Cultures and organizations : software of the mind : intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival, Hofstede, Geert, 2010 (suggested chapters)

The Culture Map: Decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures. Erin Meyer (suggested chapters)
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Lecture handouts & suggested reading

Student workload

Total time: 27x5 = 135 hours
Contact lesson 7 x 3: 21 hours
Project: 25 hours
Reading: 29 hours
Individual task & article note: 30 hours
Pre-assignment & online activity: 30 hours

Completion alternatives

Talk to the course teacher

Practical training and working life cooperation

Possible & welcome

International connections

Open

Further information

Lesson and own activity are crucial from the learning point of view