Implementations in academic year 2020 - 2021

•   Boot Camp & Business and Life in Finland 3Y00FC59-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  10 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • plan and develop his/her own competences in accordance with the needs of the team.
  • is able to develop his/her communicative competences in Finnish and in English in team learning situations.
  • operate in Finnish study and business environment.
  • develop his/her self-leadership skills in order to achieve his/her objectives

  Course contents

  What kind of language and cultural knowledge and skills do we need to be able to operate in Finnish and international business environments?
  Why do we act differently in different cultures?
  How do we learn to operate seamlessly in a bilingual work environment?
  How do I lead myself efficiently so that I can achieve my objectives?

  Assessment criteria

  Approved/Failed

  Passed
  
  The student has shown that he/she understands the importance of language skills and intercultural competence when operating in various business situations. He/She has planned his/her own learning path in accordance with the team and developed his/her Finnish and English communication skills.
  
  
  
  Failed
  
  The student has not improved his/her proficiency in Finnish and English. He/She has familiarized him-/herself with the aspects of Finnish business culture only superficially and is not able to explain basic principles of intercultural communication based on theoretical knowledge.

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  Recommended or required reading

  Agreed during the course in co-operation with the experienced business people in Finland and with the team and its coaches.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Coaching, teamwork, independent research

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation, reading outcomes, 4-hour challenge evaluation according to Proakatemia's 24h Final exam criteria.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  10 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Toni Lehtimäki, Hanna Saraketo, Taru Nurmala

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  Pass/Fail

  Completion alternatives

  Will be agreed with the coaches if needed.

  Training and labour cooperation

  company visits, business interviews, business projects for customers

  Exam schedule

  Mid-course exam (4-hour challenge) in December 2020; retake possibilities agreed with the team and the coaches if needed.

  Students use of time and load

  270 hours

  Content periodicity

  1. Toni's sessions.
  2. Boot camp.
  3. Business and Life in Finland related team challenges, readings, writings, and dialogues:
  - How to run a business in Finland?
  - How to get business and project ideas?
  - How to use languages in business situations?
  - How to balance life and business?
  continues after the Christmas break

  Assessment criteria

  Approved/Failed

  Passed
  The student has shown that he/she understands the importance of language skills and intercultural competence when operating in various business situations. He/She has planned his/her own learning path in accordance with the team and developed his/her Finnish and English communication skills.
  
  Failed
  The student has not improved his/her proficiency in Finnish and English. He/She has familiarized him-/herself with the aspects of Finnish business culture only superficially and is not able to explain basic principles of intercultural communication based on theoretical knowledge.

•   Business Mathematics 3Y00FC60-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • Understand and explain the basic terms and concepts of business mathematics like revenue, margin, markup, simple and compound interest, currency conversions, etc.
  • Solve relevant percent and other calculations in an entrepreneurial context
  • Use spreadsheet software for financial calculations

  Course contents

  Which are the main concepts and terms in business mathematics?
  How to solve percentage calculations that are essential in financial tasks?
  How to calculate currency transformations?
  How to use spreadsheet software in solving problems related to corporate finances?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student is aware of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation.

  Good

  The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student has a good practical command of basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to reflect on practical tasks related to the topic and justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.

  Excellent

  The student has successfully completed the learning assignments. The student masters the basic concepts and methods in financial mathematics and calculation. The student is able to analyze tasks related to the topic and fully justify his/her choices. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practical situations.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Taru Nurmala

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Taru Nurmala

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Innovation Event 3Y00FC62-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • recognize the phases of an innovation process and apply the process with the team.
  • take the customer needs into account in the innovation process.
  • present the solution the team has created to the customer.

  Course contents

  How to innovate in a team?
  How to engage the customer in the innovation process?
  How to present the results of an innovation process in a convincing manner?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student recognizes the phases of the innovation process and is able to present information on a basic level.

  Good

  The student is able to participate in a customer-centered innovation process within a team and knows the basics of making a convincing presentation.

  Excellent

  The student is able to participate in a customer-centered innovation process in a leading or specialist role within the team. The student is able to present in a convincing manner.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Toni Lehtimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Business Law 3Y00FC63-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • understand the basics of the Finnish legal system and use the main sources for legal information.
  • know the basic rules regarding the different company types in Finland.
  • discern the legal and fiscal responsibilities in running a business in Finland.
  • know the basic process of drafting contracts and understand their validity and legality and the most important rules and principles with regard to consequences of breach of contract.
  • take into account the basic regulation central to running a company in his/her own team enterprise.

  Course contents

  How is the Finnish legal system structured and what are the main sources for legal information?
  What legal and regulatory responsibilities are there in running an enterprise?
  How to make binding contracts and what may follow from violating a contract?
  What rules and regulations must be taken into account in business operations and customer relationships?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the meaning of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland.

  Good

  The student has good understanding of the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. The student is able to reflect on basic problems within the topic area and suggest and justify his/her solutions. The student is able to apply what he/she has learned in practice together with others.

  Excellent

  The student masters the basic concepts related to business and contract law in Finland. He/She is able to analyze practical problems within the topic area and suggest and justify solutions in a comprehensive manner. The student is able to search for and suggest alternative solutions to demanding legal or regulatory cases.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Jarmo Koivuniemi

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Money in Business 3Y00FC61-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • understand and calculate the key figures depicting the financial situation of an enterprise.
  • calculate profit margins and understands the role of operating capital in an enterprise.
  • read and interpret essential information on profit and loss statements and balance sheets to support the development of his/her own enterprise.
  • understand the basic concepts of cash management and its relevance for his/her own business activities.
  • work out a cash budget and a performance budget.

  Course contents

  How to follow up and analyze the financial situation of the enterprise?
  How to calculate the profit margin of the goods and services and how can it be utilized?
  Where does an enterprise acquire capital and what is its role in business activities?
  How to develop the processes of an enterprise based on cash management?
  How to direct business operations through budgeting?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyze the financial situation of the enterprise.

  Good

  The student knows how to analyze the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.

  Excellent

  The student is able to analyze the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget.

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  Recommended or required reading

  The student is encouraged to actively seek for information and find suitable sources for further reading. Recommendations for further reading will be shared on training sessions.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course will be based on team learning and dialogue. The course consists of training sessions, exercises that are carried out independently and in groups, an essay and a portfolio. Participation in training sessions is mandatory.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  To be discussed in the beginning of the course.

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 30.09.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Salla Nieminen, Mikael Lindell

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  An active participation is a requirement for completing the course.

  Training and labour cooperation

  The student will begin the practical training after this course, so the main objective of the course is to offer knowledge and skills that are useful both while establishing a team company and in future business life. Experts, guest lecturers and visits will be utilized if possible.

  Exam schedule

  The essay must be returned by the 8th of October and the final portfolio by 12 am on the 10th of December. All other exercises and homework must be returned according to the course schedule (more information on training sessions).

  International connections

  Because the course is a part of an English degree programme, international aspects are present all the time. The focus on this course will be financial management in Finland and in Finnish business life, but other aspects can be taken into consideration if the group has a special need for it.

  Students use of time and load

  In order to complete the course, the student is required to carry out the following parts on a satisfactory level:
  • training sessions (48 h)
  • homework and pre tasks (20 h)
  • group exercise (20 h)
  • essay (12 h)
  • portfolio (33 h)

  Content periodicity

  The course focuses on five main themes, that are discussed on the training sessions: budgeting, pricing, accounting, taxation and financial key ratios. More information about the schedule on training sessions.

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Failed, if the student isn’t able to recognize the basic financial concepts and doesn’t understand how to calculate profit margins or the key financial figures. The student isn’t able to draw up a budget for the enterprise or analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to recognize basic financial concepts and, with support, explain and calculate the key financial figures. The student can draw up a budget for the enterprise, calculate profit margins and knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise. The student is able to, together with others, analyse the financial situation of the enterprise.

  Good

  The student knows how to analyse the financial situation of the enterprise. The student is able to calculate profit margins and utilize the information gained from them. The student knows how to acquire capital and understands its role for the enterprise. The student knows how to follow up on the business operations of the enterprise based on the budget sheet.

  Excellent

  The student is able to analyse the financial situation of an enterprise both in theory and in practice. The student masters profit margin calculation and can fully utilize information gained from it. The student knows how to acquire capital for the enterprise and is able to fully explain its role in the business activities. The student is able to work out a cash budget and a performance budget.

•   Team Learning 3Y00FC58-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  7 cr  (20ENTRE) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The student will be able to:
  • recognize the possibilities of team learning.
  • act constructively in dialogues.
  • create and evaluate new, up-to-date skills with the team.
  • evaluate strengths and weaknesses of different business models.
  • use various business modeling tools.act constructively in dialogues

  Course contents

  What is the meaning of learning organization?
  What are the advantages of team learning?
  How can you learn in a team?
  What kind of business models exist and what are the possibilities and challenges of those models?
  What kind of tools are used when creating and developing business models?

  Assessment criteria

  Approved/Failed

  Passed:
  
  Student shows that he/she recognizes the possibilities of team learning. Student is able to act constructively in team learning sessions. Student is capable of searching and evaluating different business models. Student is able to use different business modeling tools. He/She is familiar with the theoretical background of team learning.
  
  
  
  Failed:
  
  Student does not recognize the possibilities of team learning. He/She is not able to act constructively in team learning sessions and dialogues. Student evaluates different business models superficially and is able to use only a few business modeling tools.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Taru Nurmala

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  7 cr

  Group(s)

  20ENTRE

  Teacher(s)

  Taru Nurmala

  Unit, in charge

  Entrepreneurship (Proacademy)

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in Entrepreneurship and Team Leadership

  Office

  TAMK Proacademy

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Implementations in academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no realizations attached to this degree programme.