Implementations in academic year 2020 - 2021

•   Academic Communication 3B00DW79-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (19IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB1

  19IB2

  19IB3

  19IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Emmanuel Abruquah

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Academic Communication 3B00DW79-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (19IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  Teacher(s)

  Emmanuel Abruquah

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Academic Communication 3B00DW79-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (19IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB6

  19IB7

  19IB8

  19IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Emmanuel Abruquah

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Area Studies 3B00CX27-3006 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  Business relationships between various countries and regions are vital for the mutual benefits of the regions. With a view to improve business expertise across the national boundary, the course covers various aspects of understanding a particular culture and other social dynamics of the area. In addition, the course will focus to theoretical background and practical information relevant for business. Further more, steps will be taken to deal with the various business context and the dynamic forces which directly and indirectly influence the way different actors do business.
  
  After completing of the course, students will be able to:
  
  Demonstrate familiarity with the area of study and know the main features of the area.
  Have better understanding of the economy, history and institution of the particular area.
  Negotiate fruitfully with the business counterparts
  Produce better business projects related to the area studied.
  Identify right sector for trade and investment

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -1st year BBA studies

  Course contents

  What are the main features of a particular country or area?
  How culture impacts management and negotiation?
  What kind of economic change process is going on in the region?
  What are the potential trade and investment sectors
  How regional agreements and institutions are promoting trade and investment?
  What are the main business risks and how to minimize them?

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Juha Tuominen

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, active class participation, independent research, group research. tutorials, presentation, research paper and possible visits related to the topic.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Evaluation in preparation, performed skills and working in groups.
  The course evaluation is divided at the following way:
  - Participation in and personal preparation for the scheduled classroom activities.
  - Personal skills - performed in a classroom.
  - Working in groups - performed partially in a classroom, and in groups outside classroom.
  Criteria for evaluation are based on Joint Assessment Framework at TAMK:
  - Knowing: process management, critical expertise; reflection skills, working in a multicultural team
  - Acting: learning process (use of given guidance), applying substance know-how to practice, listening and communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills, team working skills, communication skills, project work skills.
  - Being: self-assessment, peer-assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  03.08.2020 - 21.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  18IB

  16IB

  17IB

  VAPAA

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Tuominen

  Further information for students

  The group work is performed according to instructions in lectures, and therefore the lectures are mandatory.
  Some adjustment can be made but only if the whole class will agree and lecturer schedule can fit in.

  Unit, in charge

  Educations

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  None

  Training and labour cooperation

  Participants are encouraged to plan projects, which are closely linked to real life business.

  Exam schedule

  None

  International connections

  Course has participants from all over the world and all study groups are international. The course has often international quest lecturer. A personal international connection into the area of study and sharing the knowledge will be seen positively.

  Students use of time and load

  Participants must attend lecturers and tutorials. Group presentation planning and implementation.
  The course is 5 credits (~135 hours), the contact teaching days' hours (~18 hours) are limited, there are a quite lot works to do in students’ groups (grouping will be made twice during the course).

  Content periodicity

  Lectures, active class participation, independent research, group research, tutorials, presentation, research paper.
  Course modules:
  - Increasing an awareness of business opportunities based on cultural differences.
  - Study of success factors for chosen business case in known market area.
  - Research of opportunities for the business case to move it into a new market area.
  - A learning between groups based on challenges in studies and research.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Levels 1-2 - Situation-specific, (imitative) and limited professional skills
  Ability to identify and name some socio-cultural, economic, political and legal features of a particular country or area.
  Ability to search for some key success factors of known business case and draw a plan of business opportunity based on cultural differences and environmental issues in a new market area with guidance.
  Ability to follow the given process of area study.
  Ability to be flexible group member, managing the project at responsible manner, ability to create and perform a presentation of the study, ability to give and receive feedback, ability to take responsibility for his/her own performance.

  Good

  Levels 3-4 - Structured, evaluative and applied professional skills
  Ability to identify, analyze and explain the main socio-cultural, economic, political and legal features of a particular country or area.
  Ability to search for recognized key success factors of known business case and draw a plan/plans of business opportunity based on cultural differences, environmental issues and creative thinking in a new market area.
  Ability to follow the given process of area study without being limited to that.
  Ability of being capable to choose the method of area study from different options and justify the choice.
  Ability to be creative, professional, flexible and interactive group member.
  Ability to manage the project at responsible and professional manner, ability to create and perform a trustworthy presentation of the study, ability to give a constructive feedback actively and ability to receive feedback from others, ability to look at and evaluate things from both his/her own and groups' point of view.

  Excellent

  Level 5 - Extensive, creative and developing professional skills
  Ability to identify, analyze and explain the wide range socio-cultural, economic, political and legal features of a particular country or area.
  Ability to search for several recognized key success factors of known business case by using various methods, ability to draw one or several alternative plans of business opportunity based on cultural differences, environmental issues, creative thinking and positioning in a new market area.
  Ability to follow the given process of area study without being limited to that.
  Ability of being capable to choose the method of area study from different options, justify the choice and try new ways of operating.
  Ability to use and adapt multiply ways of working and motivate others to follow.
  Ability to be creative, professional, flexible, interactive and constructive group member and/or team leader, managing the project committed at responsible and professional manner.
  Ability to create and perform a trustworthy presentation of the study, ability to analyze and predict his/her own and groups' performance, ability to give a constructive feedback actively and ability to receive feedback from others, ability to use opinions systematically as a tool for personal and community's professional growth.

•   Business Case Consulting Training 3B00DO51-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  Completing this training module teaches students to apply theories from various business disciplines to real company problems. The students will be provided with a strong foundation of analytical tools and techniques, problem-solving methodologies and effective presentation and communication techniques. The students will then be able to apply and refine their use of these techniques through hands-on learning with several business cases.
  After successful completion of the module, the students will be able to
  - Develop and evaluate alternative feasible solutions for different international and national business cases
  - Apply theories and analytical tools from different business disciplines to real-world situations
  - Make clear and justifiable recommendations to real-life business problems
  - Present decisions to public in a professional manner
  - Demonstrate various leadership skills related to teamwork, innovation process management, work organization and methods, and initiative

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Open to 2nd and 3rd year students of Business Administration (incl. Proacademy) and International Business. There will be selection of students to the study module if needed.

  Course contents

  How to identify relevant information for different business decisions?
  What are the methods in solving business cases with a structured approach?
  How to give clear, convincing and engaging business presentations?

  Further information

  Contact classes are mandatory and held once a week during periods 1 and 2. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the total of the contact class sessions to be eligible for a final grade. Students are also required to attend own weekly group sessions on free-selected time.

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  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Teaching methods focus strongly on practical, hand-on learning. This will be implemented by providing business cases that students solve by applying knowledge from various areas of study and effectively present the solutions. There will also be lectures focusing on specific areas that needs to be considered in analyzing and solving business cases.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Contact classes are mandatory and held once a week during periods 1 and 2. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the total of the contact class sessions to be eligible for a final grade. Students are also required to attend own weekly group sessions on free-selected time.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Pia Lamminsivu, Mari Rytisalo

  Further information for students

  Criteria for enrolling to the study module:
  - 2nd or 3rd full-time student
  - Studying Business Administration/International Business/Industrial Engineering/Management
  Because of the nature of the study module, cancelling participation after the study module has started is not possible.
  If selected to a team representing home institution in a business case competition, please notice that some competitions have a rule of an age limit.

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Administration

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Training and labour cooperation

  The study module will be implemented in cooperation with companies that provide real business cases for student teams to solve.

  International connections

  The best student team will have an opportunity to represent TAMK in an international case competition given that they are willing to spend time on additional case coaching if necessary.

  Students use of time and load

  Classroom sessions:42 hours
  Class preparation (case analyses): 68 hours
  Other assignments: 25 hours

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Student has not participated to required amount of contact classes (80 %) and/or the contribution to team work has been minimal.

  Satisfactory

  Student has been present required amount of contact classes (80 %) but the contribution to the different processes of team work and presenting case solutions has been not more than satisfactory level.

  Good

  In solving the cases, student is able to participate in decision-making and gives an average input in the process of defining the problem(s), gathering and analyzing relevant information, and finally developing and evaluating alternative courses of action. Based on this analytical process student is able to participate in creating a recommendation on what s/he thinks is the best course of action as well as providing detailed implementation and risk mitigation plans. Presentation skills are average level in professionalism and assertiveness. The operation in a team is varying in perspectives of being responsible, considerate, motivated and task-oriented.

  Excellent

  In solving the cases, student is able to act as a decision-maker and go through the stages of defining the problem(s), gathering and analyzing relevant information, and finally developing and evaluating alternative courses of action. Based on this analytical process student is able to create a recommendation on what s/he thinks is the best course of action as well as providing detailed implementation and risk mitigation plans. Presentation skills are convincing and professional. The operation in a team is responsible, considerate, motivated and task-oriented.

•   Business Game 3B00DW27-3001 07.09.2020-09.10.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.09.2020 - 09.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Adrián Somlósi-Kovács, Pia Lamminsivu

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Business Game 3B00DW27-3002 19.10.2020-26.11.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 26.11.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Adrián Somlósi-Kovács, Pia Lamminsivu

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Business Planning 1 3B00DV79-3004 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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 for the virtual company

  Course contents

  • What is the importance of a business plan?
  • What are the business idea, mission and vision of a business?
  • How to define value proposition for different customer segments?
  • How to position your own business in the market and gain competitive advantage?
  • How to frame an opportunity and draft a business model?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name the core elements needed for starting a company, the stages of a start-up process and the core concepts of business planning. He/she is able to draft a viable business idea and give and receive feedback related to business planning. The student can collaborate in a small group on business planning tasks and take responsibility of own studies related to business planning.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the core elements needed for starting a company, the stages of a start-up process and the core concepts of business planning. The student is able to draft a business idea by applying the entrepreneurial approach, and give and receive constructive feedback related to business planning. He/she takes responsibility of his/her own studies and group work related to business planning

  Excellent

  The student is able to analyse systematically what is needed for business planning of a start-up company and use additional and recent sources to extend knowledge of business planning. He/she is able to justify the credibility of the business idea. The student commits himself/herself to own studies and group work related to business planning.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Business Planning 1 3B00DV79-3005 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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 for the virtual company

  Course contents

  • What is the importance of a business plan?
  • What are the business idea, mission and vision of a business?
  • How to define value proposition for different customer segments?
  • How to position your own business in the market and gain competitive advantage?
  • How to frame an opportunity and draft a business model?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name the core elements needed for starting a company, the stages of a start-up process and the core concepts of business planning. He/she is able to draft a viable business idea and give and receive feedback related to business planning. The student can collaborate in a small group on business planning tasks and take responsibility of own studies related to business planning.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the core elements needed for starting a company, the stages of a start-up process and the core concepts of business planning. The student is able to draft a business idea by applying the entrepreneurial approach, and give and receive constructive feedback related to business planning. He/she takes responsibility of his/her own studies and group work related to business planning

  Excellent

  The student is able to analyse systematically what is needed for business planning of a start-up company and use additional and recent sources to extend knowledge of business planning. He/she is able to justify the credibility of the business idea. The student commits himself/herself to own studies and group work related to business planning.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Business Planning 2 3B00DV95-3003 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Business Planning 1

  Course contents

  • 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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Business Planning 2 3B00DV95-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Business Planning 1

  Course contents

  • 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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Conflict Management and Communication 3B00CX26-3006 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course aims at improving the students’ understanding of conflict management, resolution and communication, in a company or organization environment. Furthermore, crisis communication is among the essential topics of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  The course will include demonstrations, examples, creation of conflict and crisis resolution strategy/plans, communication rehearsals and analyses. It is suitable for students who are interested in developing one’s conflict and crisis management abilities, especially in terms of communication.

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kai Hintsanen

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  01.05.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  18IB

  17IB

  VAPAA

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kai Hintsanen, Sean Morga

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Conflict Management and Communication 3B00CX26-3007 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course aims at improving the students’ understanding of conflict management, resolution and communication, in a company or organization environment. Furthermore, crisis communication is among the essential topics of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  The course will include demonstrations, examples, creation of conflict and crisis resolution strategy/plans, communication rehearsals and analyses. It is suitable for students who are interested in developing one’s conflict and crisis management abilities, especially in terms of communication.

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kai Hintsanen

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  01.05.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  18IB

  17IB

  VAPAA

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kai Hintsanen, Sean Morga

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Consultation Projects, Business Development Focus 3B00DW47-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  10 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sven Rassl

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  10 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sven Rassl, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Consultation Projects, Entrepreneurship Focus 3B00EX35-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  10 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  • 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

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

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

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuula Andersson

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  10 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tuula Andersson, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Customer Intelligence, Research and Project Management 3B00CW89-3012 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  8 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The aims of this course are threefold. It provides the students understanding in customer intelligence: how to collect and analyze customer information in a reliable and useful way. It also gives the students basic knowledge of the necessary research approaches for their final thesis and possible further studies. In addition the course includes a project management module to develop skills in managing a multicultural business project.
  
  After completing the course the student will be able to plan and execute a customer oriented research and development project in a scientifically reliable way.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Key questions:
  - What are the principles of valid and reliable research for business or
  academic world?
  - Which tools and methods can be used in increasing the understanding of
  customer needs to co-create customer value?
  - How to refine research data to customer intelligence?
  - How to communicate the results in an interesting way?
  - How to manage a research and development project successfully?

  Further information

  The course consists of lectures, exercises and the planning and execution of a customer related r&d project for a company or organization.
  
  Contents of the lectures:
  - Introduction: What is customer intelligence, What is academic research
  - Collecting and analyzing data in a reliable way
  - Introduction of qualitative methods
  - Introduction of quantitative methods
  - R&D process
  - Project Management principles
  
  Research and Development Project:
  Student teams find themselves a customer organization with an information and development need, execute data collection and analysis and give development suggestions based on their analysis. The outcomes will be presented in a public seminar, which is planned and managed by the students themselves.
  
  There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Pihlajarinne

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  01.06.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  8 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  19IB

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Customer Intelligence, Research and Project Management 3B00DW25-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  8 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The aims of this course are threefold. It provides the students understanding in customer intelligence: how to collect and analyze customer information in a reliable and useful way. It also gives the students basic knowledge of the necessary research approaches for their final thesis and possible further studies. In addition the course includes a project management module to develop skills in managing a multicultural business project.
  
  After completing the course the student will be able to plan and execute a customer oriented research and development project in a scientifically reliable way.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Key questions:
  - What are the principles of valid and reliable research for business or
  academic world?
  - Which tools and methods can be used in increasing the understanding of
  customer needs to co-create customer value?
  - How to refine research data to customer intelligence?
  - How to communicate the results in an interesting way?
  - How to manage a research and development project successfully?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has rudimentary knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. He/she is capable of collecting and analysing basic customer data. The student has elementary skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence.

  Good

  The student has advanced knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, including diverse data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. The student knows the difference between primary and secondary data. He/she is able to select suitable data collection methods for a variety of situations and provide reasons for the selection. The student knows how to collect and analyse customer data. He/she is able to utilise the gained insights to improve business processes. The student is skilled in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, including diverse data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, document analysis and others. The student knows the difference between primary and secondary data. He/she is able to select accurate data collection methods for a variety of situations and justify reasons for the selection. The student knows how to collect and analyse customer data. He/she is able to utilise the gained insights to improve business processes. The student has profound skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence. The student thoroughly understands how data, analytics, and insights work together.

  Further information

  The course consists of lectures, exercises and the planning and execution of a customer related r&d project for a company or organization.
  
  Contents of the lectures:
  - Introduction: What is customer intelligence, What is academic research
  - Collecting and analyzing data in a reliable way
  - Introduction of qualitative methods
  - Introduction of quantitative methods
  - R&D process
  - Project Management principles
  
  Research and Development Project:
  Student teams find themselves a customer organization with an information and development need, execute data collection and analysis and give development suggestions based on their analysis. The outcomes will be presented in a public seminar, which is planned and managed by the students themselves.
  
  There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  8 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  19IB

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala, Tuomo Soini, Annikka Lepola

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Customer Intelligence, Research and Project Management 3B00DW25-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  8 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The aims of this course are threefold. It provides the students understanding in customer intelligence: how to collect and analyze customer information in a reliable and useful way. It also gives the students basic knowledge of the necessary research approaches for their final thesis and possible further studies. In addition the course includes a project management module to develop skills in managing a multicultural business project.
  
  After completing the course the student will be able to plan and execute a customer oriented research and development project in a scientifically reliable way.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Key questions:
  - What are the principles of valid and reliable research for business or
  academic world?
  - Which tools and methods can be used in increasing the understanding of
  customer needs to co-create customer value?
  - How to refine research data to customer intelligence?
  - How to communicate the results in an interesting way?
  - How to manage a research and development project successfully?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has rudimentary knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, including data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. He/she is capable of collecting and analysing basic customer data. The student has elementary skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence.

  Good

  The student has advanced knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, including diverse data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. The student knows the difference between primary and secondary data. He/she is able to select suitable data collection methods for a variety of situations and provide reasons for the selection. The student knows how to collect and analyse customer data. He/she is able to utilise the gained insights to improve business processes. The student is skilled in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, including diverse data collection methods such as surveys, interviews, observations, document analysis and others. The student knows the difference between primary and secondary data. He/she is able to select accurate data collection methods for a variety of situations and justify reasons for the selection. The student knows how to collect and analyse customer data. He/she is able to utilise the gained insights to improve business processes. The student has profound skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of customer intelligence. The student thoroughly understands how data, analytics, and insights work together.

  Further information

  The course consists of lectures, exercises and the planning and execution of a customer related r&d project for a company or organization.
  
  Contents of the lectures:
  - Introduction: What is customer intelligence, What is academic research
  - Collecting and analyzing data in a reliable way
  - Introduction of qualitative methods
  - Introduction of quantitative methods
  - R&D process
  - Project Management principles
  
  Research and Development Project:
  Student teams find themselves a customer organization with an information and development need, execute data collection and analysis and give development suggestions based on their analysis. The outcomes will be presented in a public seminar, which is planned and managed by the students themselves.
  
  There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sari Matala

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  8 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  19IB

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala, Tuomo Soini, Annikka Lepola

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   E-commerce Strategy and Planning 3B00FB63-3002 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

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

  Course contents

  • 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

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mari Helenius

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Viidanoja, Mari Helenius, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   E-commerce and Platform Economy 3B00FB61-3002 01.09.2020-18.10.2020  5 cr  (AVOINAMK) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Prerequisite: Business Planning 1 and 2 or equivalent

  Course contents

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

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mari Helenius

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  03.07.2020 - 31.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  AVOINAMK

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Viidanoja, Mari Helenius, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  Extension Studies and Business Operations

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   E-commerce and Platform Economy 3B00FB61-3004 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Prerequisite: Business Planning 1 and 2 or equivalent

  Course contents

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

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mari Helenius

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is held online in Tuni Moodle. Learning methods are an e-commerce project plan and a learning diary. Both are individual work. The study content is available online for each week and the student can study at his/hers own pace.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Jouni Viidanoja, Mari Helenius, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

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

  Good

  Student has achieved the course objectives well, but needs further development. Student applies theories accordingly. Student structures between business models and earning logic. Student cooperates responsibly and has participated in the team work and classes actively contributing the final outcome with his/hers knowledge and ideas according to the peer evaluations.

  Excellent

  Student has achieved the course objectives excellently. Student masters the concepts and models of platform economy, business models and revenue models. 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.

•   Experience Economy and Product Development 3B00DW33-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

  -

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 16.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Financial Planning 3B00DV91-3003 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Financial Planning 3B00DV91-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Finnish as a Foreign Language 2 3B00DW83-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IBB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course builds up the knowledge and use of Finnish language in everyday situations, and it also provides wider perspective to Finnish culture. Estimated level A2.1.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  
  Tell about future plans to a Finn in common situations.
  Understand standard business related messages in Finnish.
  Understand standard spoken Finnish.
  Communicate with Finns in typical occasions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Finnish as a Foreign Language 1 (5 cr) or equivalent knowledge.

  Course contents

  How to express plans in good and clear manner in Finnish, spoken and written?
  How to actively broaden vocabulary in daily situations?
  How to understand basic business communication in Finnish?
  What are the most common features of spoken Finnish?
  How to become an observer of Finnish culture and learn about that?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student recognises typical grammatical structures like local cases and object. He/she is able to tell some things about his/her future plans (e.g. travelling) in Finnish in most common situations. He/she is able to tell some simple things of the past and cope to some extent in situations in which Finns use spoken language.

  Good

  The student has an active attitude towards studying the Finnish language and culture showing that by completing written tasks. The student is able to use typical grammatical structures like local cases and object in simple sentences. He/she is able to tell about future plans in simple ways understandable in common situations. The student is able to talk about the past and explain his/her ideas and plans understandably. He/she comprehends main topics in everyday conversations with Finns who talk standard spoken language.

  Excellent

  The student has a positive and active attitude towards learning the language and is genuinely interested in Finnish culture, and brings it up by expressing his/her findings about cultural matters. The student is able to talk understandably about the past and express himself/herself in various ways. He/she can cope in situations with Finns talking standard spoken Finnish, when topics are related to matters he/she is interested in, and/or when topics concern everyday life.

  Further information

  -

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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)

  19IBB

  19IB

  19IB1

  19IB2

  19IB6

  19IB7

  19IB8

  19IBA

  19IB3

  19IB4

  19IB5

  20IB

  Teacher(s)

  Ella Hakala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Global Business Trends 3B00CX29-3003 03.09.2020-26.11.2020  5 cr  (20KVHN2, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course focuses on the increasing importance of the international dimension of business. The students choose one major theme for their independent learning project which concentrates on one major theory or framework to broaden their understanding of international business strategies to prepare students for an internationally oriented career. There are internationalization business topics covered in areas of: Financing, taxation, organization, management, business policies, marketing, human resources, political risk assessment, E-commerce and economic integration.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  
  Have an ability to assess the effects of major economic, management, social and technical trends and factors on businesses operating internationally.
  Have an understanding of shifting competitive advantage and international strategy formation and evolution in major manufacturing and service sectors.
  Have the ability to use relevant sources of information to carry out research in their chosen topic.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  What are the critical issues in international business?
  How to conduct an individual/group project on international business issue?
  How to integrate theory with practice through research/development oriented project?

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Kai Hintsanen

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  03.09.2020 - 26.11.2020

  Registration

  10.06.2020 - 02.09.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  20KVHN2

  18IB

  16IB

  17IB

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  R&D proportion

  1 cr

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - The student shows some basic understanding of the future business trends.
  - The student is aware of the changes that are taking place in international business
  - The student is able to give examples of some of the business megatrends

  Good

  - The student shows advanced understanding of the future trends in international business
  - The student is able to give examples of the effects of digitalization, robotization, climate change, smart cities and other future trends and their impact on doing business.
  - The student is able to demonstrate how those trends will affect doing business.

  Excellent

  - The student is able to analyze economically and operationally how the future megatrends will affect doing international business.
  - The student can prepare and perform an industry level briefing on the charasteristics of the chosen field's future trends.
  - The student takes it for granted that the future trends are very much different from the past ones.

•   Human Resource Management 3B00DW39-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course 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 of the course, students 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Recommended or required reading

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

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Study conversation
  Individual task
  Project
  Presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual task, project and presentation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Koivula-Nurmilaakso, Shaidul Kazi

  Further information for students

  Though the contact lessons have been mentioned, if situation requires, the whole course may be taught online.

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Contact to the course teacher

  Training and labour cooperation

  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.

  Exam schedule

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

  International connections

  Open

  Students use of time and load

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

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Not done the project, presentation and at least two of the individual tasks

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

•   Human Resource Management 3B00DW39-3001 23.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course 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 of the course, students 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Shaidul Kazi

  Recommended or required reading

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

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching
  Study conversation
  Individual task
  Project
  Presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual task, project and presentation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Erja Koivula-Nurmilaakso, Shaidul Kazi

  Further information for students

  Though the contact lessons have been mentioned, if situation requires, the whole course may be taught online.

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Contact to the course teacher

  Training and labour cooperation

  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.

  Exam schedule

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

  International connections

  Open

  Students use of time and load

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

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Not done the project, presentation and at least two of the individual tasks

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

•   Information and Communication Technology Skills 3B00DW15-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Pekka Kaatiala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Information and Communication Technology Skills 3B00DW15-3004 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Pekka Kaatiala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   InnoEvent 3O00CE17-3009 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  InnoEvent Tampere is an intensive week during which students of different fields of study are divided into multi-disciplinary teams. These teams innovate and create solutions to real cases given by a variety of companies and organizations (employers). Teachers, professionals and company representatives guide the innovation project. At the end of the week every team presents their achievement for a team of judges who selects the best ideas and awards the teams during the final gala.
  
  During the InnoEvent student become familiar with teamwork, development of new products or services and selling ideas to customers.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Language of instruction is English

  Course contents

  During the InnoEvent students work in teams and develop new solutions for the company´s assignments.

  Further information

  Lauha Peltonen, 040-8016849, lauha.peltonen@tamk.fi

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Pihlajarinne

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Pihlajarinne

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Innovations and Business Management 3B00DW45-3001 24.08.2020-23.09.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sven Rassl

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 23.09.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 23.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tuula Andersson, Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   International Business Path Studies TK00FJ33-3001 19.08.2020-31.07.2021  60 cr  (AVOINAMK) +-
  Course contents

  The studies consist of the first-year studies of the degree programme.
  
  There are two study places for open UAS students. The studies are conducted in English. After completing path studies you can apply to become a degree student. The application will take place in May and required studies have to be completed 31st of July.
  
  It is not possible to get student financial aid or other student benefits for the open UAS studies. Open University studies do not allow you to get residence permit in Finland. If you are a registered jobseeker at the Employment and Economic Development Office, make sure that you can participate in the studies before registering as a path student.
  
  Based on successful path study completion, you can apply for a degree programme through the path admission process through opintopolku.fi in early May 2021. To do this, you need to complete the required path studies and the required number of credits by July 31, 2021.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.08.2020 - 31.07.2021

  Registration

  03.08.2020 - 05.08.2020

  Credits

  60 cr

  Group(s)

  AVOINAMK

  Seats

  0 - 2

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   International Business Project 3B00CX28-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course describes the internationalization process of SMEs. Companies need versatile information in different stages of internationalization. Students will make a project for a case company. Students analyze international marketing environment and they learn how it affects company’s international marketing strategy. The course covers international entry modes and decisions related to international marketing mix.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  
  Analyze international marketing environment of a target country.
  Describe the main entry modes in international trade.
  Apply the knowledge of the international marketplace to international marketing strategy.
  Analyze marketing mix decisions when entering to a new target country.
  Work effectively in a multicultural team.

  Course contents

  What are the special features of an international marketing environment?
  How does international environment affect company’s international marketing strategy?
  What are the main entry modes in international trade?
  What are the main product strategies when entering to a new target country?
  What are the factors affecting export pricing and promotional mix decisions in the international marketplace?

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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)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Tuominen

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   International Practical Training 3B00CX23-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  30 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.
  Be able to plan their career based on their practical training experience.
  Create networks with the employer and the working life.
  Collect ideas for the final thesis.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Further information

  -

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  Recommended or required reading

  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.

  Planned learning activities and 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.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  During the practical training the 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.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 08.09.2020

  Credits

  30 cr

  Group(s)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Marita Tuomala, Janne Hopeela

  Further information for students

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

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  Pass/Fail

  Completion alternatives

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

  Training and labour 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 Y-Makers portal to find internships.

  Exam schedule

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

  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.

  Students use of time and load

  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.

  Content periodicity

  During the practical training period the students will learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life. The Practical Training Orientation will be arranged during the autumn term of the second study year. Usually the practical training will take place after the second study year and / or during the third study year.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved/Failed

  Pass - when all the required reports and a copy of the work certificate have been returned to the practical training supervisor and the feedback discussion has taken place between the student and the practical training supervisor at TAMK.

•   Introduction to Accounting 3B00DV85-3003 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Accounting 3B00DV85-3004 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Business Operations and Legal Aspects 3B00DV83-3003 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  3 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Recommended or required reading

  Business Operations:
  • Kinkki, Seppo. (2002). Yrityksen Perus-Toiminnot. WSOY (selected pages). Available at TAMK’s library
  • Other materials provided by the teacher
  • Online resources
  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 Tabula

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons, group work, self-study

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Introduction to Business Operations (2 cr):
  - Individual exam (70%)
  - Active participation and group work in class (30%)
  Legal Aspects (1 cr):
  - Individual exam (70%)
  - Active participation and group work in class and on-line (30%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Jarmo Koivuniemi, Elena Grigorova

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  None

  Exam schedule

  Written exam - 09.10.2019 08.00 - 11.00 A3-27
  Re-sit exam dates - 14.11.2019 and 12.12.2019

  Students use of time and load

  Classroom teaching 6 x 3h, independent study 63h

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

•   Introduction to Business Operations and Legal Aspects 3B00DV83-3004 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  3 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Recommended or required reading

  Business Operations:
  • Kinkki, Seppo. (2002). Yrityksen Perus-Toiminnot. WSOY (selected pages). Available at TAMK’s library
  • Other materials provided by the teacher
  • Online resources
  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 Tabula

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons, group work, self-study

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Introduction to Business Operations (2 cr):
  - Individual exam (70%)
  - Active participation and group work in class (30%)
  Legal Aspects (1 cr):
  - Individual exam (70%)
  - Active participation and group work in class and on-line (30%)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Jarmo Koivuniemi, Elena Grigorova

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  None

  Exam schedule

  Written exam - 09.10.2019 08.00 - 11.00 A3-27
  Re-sit exam dates - 14.11.2019 and 12.12.2019

  Students use of time and load

  Classroom teaching 6 x 3h, independent study 63h

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

•   Introduction to Experience Economy 3B00DV87-3003 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Experience Economy 3B00DV87-3004 01.08.2020-18.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Marketing 1 3B00DV81-3003 25.08.2020-01.10.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  25.08.2020 - 01.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 24.08.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Marketing 1 3B00DV81-3004 25.08.2020-29.09.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Course contents

  • 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

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  25.08.2020 - 29.09.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 24.08.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Marketing 2 3B00DV89-3003 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Marketing 1

  Course contents

  • 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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Introduction to Marketing 2 3B00DV89-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to Marketing 1

  Course contents

  • 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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Liikeviestintä 3B00DW81-3001 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (19IBB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

  -

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  19IBB

  19IB

  19IB1

  19IB2

  19IB6

  19IB7

  19IB8

  19IBA

  19IB3

  19IB4

  19IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Mari Touronen

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Literature Essays 3B00CX30-3005 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The study of literature is distinct because it requires the perspective and the skills of critical reading and analyzing. The literature essay requires personal interpretation and clear expression of ideas.
  
  The student will independently familiarise himself/herself with literature in his/her interest fields (for example entrepreneurship, management, communality, innovation or marketing) and write an essay on the book.
  
  After completing the course, students will be able to:
  Critically read and analyse literature
  Formulate a coherent summary from the literature (argument, essay)
  Build own interpretations from literature
  Act ethically when citing or referring to text written by another author

  Course contents

  What are the main topics and central concerns of the literature review?
  What are the critical points of the topic?
  How to present a reasoned argument?
  How to present a coherent essay about the topic?

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Matti Karlsson

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Managing Multicultural Organizations 3B00DW41-3001 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Recommended or required reading

  Cultures and organizations : software of the mind : intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival, Hofstede, Geert, 2010 (suggested chapters)
  +
  Lecture handouts

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact + online teaching|study conversation|individual task|project|presentation

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Project: 30%
  Presentation: 10%
  Presentation diary: 10%
  Individual task: 50%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  30 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Elena Grigorova, Shaidul Kazi

  Further information for students

  Contact/-online lessons are very important from the learning point of view

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  Talk to the course teacher

  Training and labour cooperation

  Possible & welcome

  Exam schedule

  No test but project, individual task & presentation

  International connections

  Open

  Students use of time and load

  Total time: 27x5 = 135 hours
  Contact lesson 7: 21 hours
  Project: 25 hours
  Reading: 29 hours
  Individual task & article note: 30 hours
  Pre-assignment & online activity: 30 hours

  Content periodicity

  20.10.2020 11.00 - 14.00 : What is culture? What is family-, national-, organizational- and business culture?
  
  27.10.2020 11.00 - 14.00: What are the roots of culture? How culture influences management and the functioning of an organization?
  
  03.11.2020 11.00 - 14.00: Reflection of last two lessons
  
  10.11.2020 11.00 - 14.00: How to deal with cultural challenges in forming group/team and leading people with diverse cultural background?
  
  24.11.2020 11.00 - 14.00: What are the crucial issues to remember while negotiating internationally?
  
  01.12.2020 11.00 - 14.00: Project presentation
  
  08.12.2020 11.00 - 14.00 : Feedback, reflection & way forward

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Unable to attend to at least 3 lessons & not done the course project

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

•   Managing Multicultural Organizations 3B00DW41-3002 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies or equivalent studies for the exchange students

  Course contents

  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?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  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.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Shaidul Kazi

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Elena Grigorova, Shaidul Kazi

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Mathematics of Finance 3B00DV93-3003 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This straightforward exercise based course provides the students with information and hands-on skills of selected fundamental parts of business mathematics.
  
  The time value of money theory forms the foundation of the course. The predetermined main objectives for the students are to learn to apply the theory, solve problems and communicate the problems, their solutions as well as the achieved new understanding effectively.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Identify opportunities for mathematical problem solving involved with the time value of money concept and theory.
  • Find out the present and future values of invested money in different cases of compounding.
  • Compare interest rates, returns on investments and cash flows utilizing the effective rate, present value and net present value concepts.
  • Find out the present and future value as well as the periodic payment of an ordinary annuity.
  • Prepare simple loan amortization schedules and calculate amortizations in MS Excel.
  • Communicate mathematical problems, their solutions and interpretations briefly and informatively.

  Course contents

  • What are the simple interest, growth percentage and sum of sequence all about?
  • How are various compound interest and effective rate calculations solved?
  • How are the present value and net present value (NPV) determined?
  • What different types of annuities are there, and how are the periodic payment and the present and future values of an ordinary annuity determined?
  • How can loan amortization schedules be prepared and loans become amortized?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to determine and use the concepts and methods of mathematics of finance. The student can solve basic level compound interest and present value problems. The student can take responsibility for any of his individual duties in routine mathematics of finance activities and is able to make some contribution in a group.

  Good

  The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of mathematics of finance and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively and cooperates responsibly and constructively both individually and in a group. The student can solve compound interest, present value and annuity exercises and problems as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities. His/her courses of action are well justified.

  Excellent

  The student can analyse mathematics of business exercises and work on related business cases
  
  individually. The student is able to choose approaches and construct equations and formulas applying the assigned mathematics of finance theory skillfully. The student can produce analyses and correct solutions to compound interest, present value and annuity problems as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student’s courses of action are very well justified, and he/she makes noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively and flexibly in a committed manner.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Adrián Somlósi-Kovács

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Mathematics of Finance 3B00DV93-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This straightforward exercise based course provides the students with information and hands-on skills of selected fundamental parts of business mathematics.
  
  The time value of money theory forms the foundation of the course. The predetermined main objectives for the students are to learn to apply the theory, solve problems and communicate the problems, their solutions as well as the achieved new understanding effectively.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Identify opportunities for mathematical problem solving involved with the time value of money concept and theory.
  • Find out the present and future values of invested money in different cases of compounding.
  • Compare interest rates, returns on investments and cash flows utilizing the effective rate, present value and net present value concepts.
  • Find out the present and future value as well as the periodic payment of an ordinary annuity.
  • Prepare simple loan amortization schedules and calculate amortizations in MS Excel.
  • Communicate mathematical problems, their solutions and interpretations briefly and informatively.

  Course contents

  • What are the simple interest, growth percentage and sum of sequence all about?
  • How are various compound interest and effective rate calculations solved?
  • How are the present value and net present value (NPV) determined?
  • What different types of annuities are there, and how are the periodic payment and the present and future values of an ordinary annuity determined?
  • How can loan amortization schedules be prepared and loans become amortized?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to determine and use the concepts and methods of mathematics of finance. The student can solve basic level compound interest and present value problems. The student can take responsibility for any of his individual duties in routine mathematics of finance activities and is able to make some contribution in a group.

  Good

  The student has the competence of explaining the concepts and methods of mathematics of finance and applying them in cases of reasonable difficulty. The student works actively and cooperates responsibly and constructively both individually and in a group. The student can solve compound interest, present value and annuity exercises and problems as well as interpret the answers for the benefit of business projects and activities. His/her courses of action are well justified.

  Excellent

  The student can analyse mathematics of business exercises and work on related business cases
  
  individually. The student is able to choose approaches and construct equations and formulas applying the assigned mathematics of finance theory skillfully. The student can produce analyses and correct solutions to compound interest, present value and annuity problems as well as interpret the answers profoundly for the benefit of business projects and activities. The student’s courses of action are very well justified, and he/she makes noticeable contribution to group work, cooperating responsibly, constructively and flexibly in a committed manner.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Adrián Somlósi-Kovács

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Adrián Somlósi-Kovács

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Modern Leadership Skills 3B00DW43-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course is focused on contemporary leadership theories, practices and skills that are needed to lead oneself and others ethically and effectively in a fast changing business environment.
  
  After completing of the course, students will be able to:
  1) define the role and responsibilities of a manager and leader in different organisations
  2) understand their individual life motives that impact their leadership behaviour
  3) create strategies for motivating and leading others in different situations
  4) apply some essential leadership theories and practices in a fast changing environment
  5) help other succeed by using some coaching techniques

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies

  Course contents

  - Motivation theories and 16 life motives
  - Leading yourself & stress management
  - Modern leadership theories, practices and styles
  - Change management
  - Coaching skills

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student defines the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she has a vague knowledge of his/her own individual life motives and superficial understanding about motivating and leading others. With the help of others, he/she can solve simple people-related problems using some of the leadership theories and practices. The student is able to apply some very basic coaching skills to certain extent. He/she can give feedback but mainly considers and assesses things from his/her own point of view without being able to assess his/her own behaviour critically or showing strong empathy towards others.

  Good

  The student explains the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she identifies some of his/her individual life motives and is able to draw conclusions to his/her actions based on the information. The student applies usual strategies for motivating and leading others. He/she can solve some people-related problems with the help of the most common leadership theories and practices. The student is able to apply some coaching skills but still needs a lot of practice to help others develop better. He/she can give feedback actively and constructively but is not very well able to assess his/her own leadership behaviour critically.

  Excellent

  The student understands the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she analyses his/her own actions and behaviours with the help of his/her individual life motives. The student creates new strategies for motivating and leading others. He/she combines leadership theories and practices for solving challenging people-related cases. The student is able to apply some coaching skills in a professional manner. He/she uses feedback systematically to help others develop and is able to assess his/her own leadership behaviour critically.

  Further information

  Main learning methods are practical exercises and skills training with other students. Presence in lectures is required.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Mayor

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Modern Leadership Skills 3B00DW43-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course is focused on contemporary leadership theories, practices and skills that are needed to lead oneself and others ethically and effectively in a fast changing business environment.
  
  After completing of the course, students will be able to:
  1) define the role and responsibilities of a manager and leader in different organisations
  2) understand their individual life motives that impact their leadership behaviour
  3) create strategies for motivating and leading others in different situations
  4) apply some essential leadership theories and practices in a fast changing environment
  5) help other succeed by using some coaching techniques

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  First year BBA studies

  Course contents

  - Motivation theories and 16 life motives
  - Leading yourself & stress management
  - Modern leadership theories, practices and styles
  - Change management
  - Coaching skills

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student defines the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she has a vague knowledge of his/her own individual life motives and superficial understanding about motivating and leading others. With the help of others, he/she can solve simple people-related problems using some of the leadership theories and practices. The student is able to apply some very basic coaching skills to certain extent. He/she can give feedback but mainly considers and assesses things from his/her own point of view without being able to assess his/her own behaviour critically or showing strong empathy towards others.

  Good

  The student explains the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she identifies some of his/her individual life motives and is able to draw conclusions to his/her actions based on the information. The student applies usual strategies for motivating and leading others. He/she can solve some people-related problems with the help of the most common leadership theories and practices. The student is able to apply some coaching skills but still needs a lot of practice to help others develop better. He/she can give feedback actively and constructively but is not very well able to assess his/her own leadership behaviour critically.

  Excellent

  The student understands the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader. He/she analyses his/her own actions and behaviours with the help of his/her individual life motives. The student creates new strategies for motivating and leading others. He/she combines leadership theories and practices for solving challenging people-related cases. The student is able to apply some coaching skills in a professional manner. He/she uses feedback systematically to help others develop and is able to assess his/her own leadership behaviour critically.

  Further information

  Main learning methods are practical exercises and skills training with other students. Presence in lectures is required.

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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)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Sven Rassl

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Operations Management 3B00DW29-3001 27.08.2020-08.10.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  Operations Management (OM) is a discipline that applies to restaurants, cafe as well as to factories like Ford and Whirlpool. The techniques of OM apply throughout the world to virtualyy all productive enterprise. It doesn't matter if the application is in an office, a hospital, a restaurant, a department store, or a factory- the production of goods and services requires operations management. The course covers the basic aspects of OM including operations in services and production.
  
  After completing the course, students will be able to:
  - Manage the operations and processes in services and production
  
  - Calculate the productivity and labour-productivity
  
  - know how to design a service and product in order to minimize the inventory cost and design an optimal Supply Chain (Sustainable design )
  
  - Know the forecasting methods
  
  - Know the techniques of Material Requirement Planning

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Operations and Productivity
  
  - Forecasting
  
  - Design of goods and services
  
  - Aggregate Planning and MRP
  
  - JIT, SCORE Model and Lean Operations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to recognise and analyse the organisation's processes and understand the basic principles of how they work together. The student understands the basic methodology of how to improve the processes' efficiency and their added value to both internal and external stakeholders. The student understands the importance of various, relevant stakeholders and the way how the information they each represent needs to be connected in order for the entire organisation to operate soundly. The student has a limited ability to plan and steer the organisation's processes.

  Good

  The student is able to map the entire organisation's processes and the way they connect and interact with each other, as both internal and external stakeholders. The student knows several relevant tools which he/she can independently apply in various operations management situations. The student knows how and from where to acquire the necessary systemic information in order to analyse, improve and manage the organisation's processes. The student is capable of adapting to changed requirements depending on which of the life-cycle stages the concerned processes are currently in. The student also understands how the processes are linked to the management supporting ERP-systems.

  Excellent

  The student is able to plan, erect and manage any of the organisation's processes and to apply relevant tools where necessary. The student also knows how to manage the entity of organisation's processes and operations effectively. The student can question any of organisation's operation and focus his/hers attention on relevant attributes in order to improve their overall performance. The student also understands the meaning of channel separation and can apply this both when summoning information and capitalising on the collected information on practical level. The student can also benchmark an organisation and its processes, detecting pertinent bottlenecks or improvement areas. The student possesses also basic managerial strategic knowledge regarding execution of operations and processes.

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  27.08.2020 - 08.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 26.08.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Operations Management 3B00DW29-3002 26.08.2020-09.10.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  Operations Management (OM) is a discipline that applies to restaurants, cafe as well as to factories like Ford and Whirlpool. The techniques of OM apply throughout the world to virtualyy all productive enterprise. It doesn't matter if the application is in an office, a hospital, a restaurant, a department store, or a factory- the production of goods and services requires operations management. The course covers the basic aspects of OM including operations in services and production.
  
  After completing the course, students will be able to:
  - Manage the operations and processes in services and production
  
  - Calculate the productivity and labour-productivity
  
  - know how to design a service and product in order to minimize the inventory cost and design an optimal Supply Chain (Sustainable design )
  
  - Know the forecasting methods
  
  - Know the techniques of Material Requirement Planning

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  Operations and Productivity
  
  - Forecasting
  
  - Design of goods and services
  
  - Aggregate Planning and MRP
  
  - JIT, SCORE Model and Lean Operations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to recognise and analyse the organisation's processes and understand the basic principles of how they work together. The student understands the basic methodology of how to improve the processes' efficiency and their added value to both internal and external stakeholders. The student understands the importance of various, relevant stakeholders and the way how the information they each represent needs to be connected in order for the entire organisation to operate soundly. The student has a limited ability to plan and steer the organisation's processes.

  Good

  The student is able to map the entire organisation's processes and the way they connect and interact with each other, as both internal and external stakeholders. The student knows several relevant tools which he/she can independently apply in various operations management situations. The student knows how and from where to acquire the necessary systemic information in order to analyse, improve and manage the organisation's processes. The student is capable of adapting to changed requirements depending on which of the life-cycle stages the concerned processes are currently in. The student also understands how the processes are linked to the management supporting ERP-systems.

  Excellent

  The student is able to plan, erect and manage any of the organisation's processes and to apply relevant tools where necessary. The student also knows how to manage the entity of organisation's processes and operations effectively. The student can question any of organisation's operation and focus his/hers attention on relevant attributes in order to improve their overall performance. The student also understands the meaning of channel separation and can apply this both when summoning information and capitalising on the collected information on practical level. The student can also benchmark an organisation and its processes, detecting pertinent bottlenecks or improvement areas. The student possesses also basic managerial strategic knowledge regarding execution of operations and processes.

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2020 - 09.10.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 25.08.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Organizational Communication 3B00DW17-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course covers various aspects of organizational communication, including theoretical background and practical communication activities. It deals with written, verbal and non-verbal communication, focusing on clarity and appropriateness in all situations.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with theories of organizational communication.
  • Adapt their communication style according to a range of interpersonal factors, such as relative status, degree of familiarity, and cultural norms.
  • Use spoken English and non-verbal language effectively in face-to-face communication.
  • Produce written English texts which meet set norms regarding lay-out, organization, and accuracy.
  • Learn the basics of public relations

  Course contents

  • What are the essentials for effective organizational communication?
  • What are internal communications and public relations?
  • With what communities, groups and individuals do organizations need to communicate?
  • What factors affect the appropriate degree of formality and level of detail required in both face-to-face and written communication?
  • What are the different channels, communication vehicles and activities needed?
  • What discourse types and communication tools are typically used in organizational communication?
  • How to measure success in communication?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name the various participants in the communications process and describe communications theory. The student can identify internal and external communications and describe or illustrate the communications process. The student can communicate simple messages in spoken English and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content. The student is able to communicate in a business environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities.

  Good

  The student can explain the role of participants and describe the processes of communications theory. The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business simulation and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student can explain the communication principles of the public relations process, describe, and plan a communications process. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present complex ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas.

  Excellent

  The student can explain modern theories of communication, analyse the communications structures within an organization, design a public relations response to a business situation and explain, evaluate and critique the public relations process of a given organization. The student can design and implement solutions to communications problems within an organization, analyse communications issues and synthesise possible solutions and recognise possible implications. The student can collaborate with fellow learners during the learning process and evaluate different communications approaches. The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. He/she is open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mark Curcher

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Elena Grigorova

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Organizational Communication 3B00DW17-3004 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course covers various aspects of organizational communication, including theoretical background and practical communication activities. It deals with written, verbal and non-verbal communication, focusing on clarity and appropriateness in all situations.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate familiarity with theories of organizational communication.
  • Adapt their communication style according to a range of interpersonal factors, such as relative status, degree of familiarity, and cultural norms.
  • Use spoken English and non-verbal language effectively in face-to-face communication.
  • Produce written English texts which meet set norms regarding lay-out, organization, and accuracy.
  • Learn the basics of public relations

  Course contents

  • What are the essentials for effective organizational communication?
  • What are internal communications and public relations?
  • With what communities, groups and individuals do organizations need to communicate?
  • What factors affect the appropriate degree of formality and level of detail required in both face-to-face and written communication?
  • What are the different channels, communication vehicles and activities needed?
  • What discourse types and communication tools are typically used in organizational communication?
  • How to measure success in communication?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name the various participants in the communications process and describe communications theory. The student can identify internal and external communications and describe or illustrate the communications process. The student can communicate simple messages in spoken English and present simple, factual information and follow templates to produce routine written communications content. The student is able to communicate in a business environment by participating in both speaking/listening, reading/writing activities.

  Good

  The student can explain the role of participants and describe the processes of communications theory. The student can explain and apply communications processes to their own business simulation and develop internal and external communications strategies. The student can explain the communication principles of the public relations process, describe, and plan a communications process. The student is able to explain phenomena clearly by speaking and writing in English and take account of cultural norms when devising or responding to communications from other cultures. The student is able to present complex ideas and information, take account of and adjust communication so that it is appropriate for the audience and medium being used. The student demonstrates the ability to evaluate and adapt their communications approach based on the context and reaction of recipients and is open to new communications methods, channels and ideas.

  Excellent

  The student can explain modern theories of communication, analyse the communications structures within an organization, design a public relations response to a business situation and explain, evaluate and critique the public relations process of a given organization. The student can design and implement solutions to communications problems within an organization, analyse communications issues and synthesise possible solutions and recognise possible implications. The student can collaborate with fellow learners during the learning process and evaluate different communications approaches. The student can improvise during a presentation to deal with unforeseen challenges and connect ideas and information from diverse sources and synthesis this to construct new understanding. The student can demonstrate the ability to adapt their communications as appropriate to context, situation, and level of formality. The student is tolerant of those who have different cultural communication norms and values. He/she is open to new communication methods and ideas, including those driven by modern technological solutions. The student is able to adapt their communications techniques and strategies as appropriate to the given situation, including tone, pace, intonation, body language, facial expression, dress and appearance, level of formality. The student is able to demonstrate the ability to listen actively.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mark Curcher

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Elena Grigorova

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Practical Training in Finland 3B00CX24-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  30 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the 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 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 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.
  Be able to plan their career based on their practical training experience.
  Create networks with the employer and the working life.
  Collect ideas for the final thesis.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  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?

  Further information

  -

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  Recommended or required reading

  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.

  Planned learning activities and 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.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  During the practical training the 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.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 08.09.2020

  Credits

  30 cr

  Group(s)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Marita Tuomala, Janne Hopeela

  Further information for students

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

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  Pass/Fail

  Completion alternatives

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

  Training and labour 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 Y-Makers portal to find internships.

  Exam schedule

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

  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.

  Students use of time and load

  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.

  Content periodicity

  During the practical training period the students will learn the organizational culture of the employer and rules of the working life. The Practical Training Orientation will be arranged during the autumn term of the second study year. Usually the practical training will take place after the second study year and / or during the third study year.

  Assessment criteria

  Approved/Failed

  Pass - when all the required reports and a copy of the work certificate have been returned to the practical training supervisor and the feedback discussion has taken place between the student and the practical training supervisor at TAMK.

•   Professional Development 3B00DW19-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  4 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course covers essential information on studying at TAMK IB programme. Professional Development course encourages the students to adopt a professional approach to their studies, and develop working habits appropriate to working life. As a practical approach students will study in teams who will set up a virtual company. Professional Development course includes weekly team meetings with assigned coach.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Know the contents of IB programme and TAMK learning environment
  • Have a plan for completing their studies in the IB programme, taking into consideration their priorities, long-term goals, strengths and weaknesses.
  • Know what self-motivated learning is and know how to develop teamwork skills in multicultural environment
  • Know how to develop study skills, e.g. learning strategies and time management skills.
  • Know the practical training process and how to apply for a job.
  • Know how the international study exchange process works in practice.

  Course contents

  • What regulations do all TAMK students need to follow?
  • What requirements apply specifically to the International Business degree programme?
  • What skills do I need to work in multicultural teams?
  • How can I develop my study skills and manage my time better?
  • What does supervised practical training mean?
  • How do I plan my international study exchange?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to name teamwork roles and principles. The student recognises team development phases. The student can act as a team member. The student can give and receive feedback.

  Good

  The student applies teamwork principles in his/her own team behavior. The student is able to solve teamwork tasks and teamwork related problems. The student takes responsibility and commits to teamwork. The student develops his/her own teamwork skills.

  Excellent

  The student understands how effective team works in professional context. The student is able to adopt different team roles in various team tasks creatively. The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively in a team. The student contributes actively to improve team’s performance and collective action.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB5

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén, Marita Tuomala, Tuomo Soini, Annikka Lepola

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Professional Selling 3B00DW31-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  During the course students will learn different techniques and skills for improving their professional sales skills. The student will study different approaches for sales situations and negotiations as well as gain their understanding of sales process.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to
  
  • Communicate and negotiate in a demanding business environment.
  • Manage a sales process both in b-to-c and b-to-b sales situations.
  • Understand the role and usage of digital tools in a sales process.
  • Know how to prepare and handle sales situations across cultures.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  • What are professional sales skills and techniques?
  • How to sell successfully in b-to-c and b-to-b settings?
  • What kind of digital tools are used in selling?
  • How to sell and negotiate in other, selected countries?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to conduct sales negotiations in different target markets. The student knows basic techniques for understanding customer needs. He/she is somewhat familiar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student can give simple sales presentations. He/she knows how to close sales in some situations. The student is aware of digital tools used in the sales process.

  Good

  The student is able to conduct sales negotiations in both B2B and B2C settings in different target markets. The student can ask questions to understand customer needs. He/she is familiar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student can identify sales prospects. The student can make professional sales presentations and is familiar with the methods of overcoming sales resistance. He/she knows how to close sales, resulting in enduring buyer-seller relationships. The student is familiar with digital tools in the sales process.

  Excellent

  The student is able to conduct complex sales negotiations in both B2B and B2C settings in domestic and international target markets. The student can ask the right questions to fully understand customer needs. He/she is familiar with different persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student understands the role of social influence in sales settings and he/she can identify sales prospects. The student can make professional sales presentations and is familiar with various methods of overcoming sales resistance. He/she knows how to close sales, resulting in long-lasting and mutual beneficial buyer-seller relationships. The student is familiar and able to use diverse digital tools in the sales process.

  Approved/Failed

  Not approved 
  
  The student has poor skills of conducting sales negotiations. The student is unaware of basic techniques for understanding customer needs. He/she is unfamiliar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student is unable to give sales presentations. He/she does not know how to close sales. The student is unaware of digital tools used in the sales process. 

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Tuominen, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Professional Selling 3B00DW31-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  4 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  During the course students will learn different techniques and skills for improving their professional sales skills. The student will study different approaches for sales situations and negotiations as well as gain their understanding of sales process.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to
  
  • Communicate and negotiate in a demanding business environment.
  • Manage a sales process both in b-to-c and b-to-b sales situations.
  • Understand the role and usage of digital tools in a sales process.
  • Know how to prepare and handle sales situations across cultures.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  • What are professional sales skills and techniques?
  • How to sell successfully in b-to-c and b-to-b settings?
  • What kind of digital tools are used in selling?
  • How to sell and negotiate in other, selected countries?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to conduct sales negotiations in different target markets. The student knows basic techniques for understanding customer needs. He/she is somewhat familiar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student can give simple sales presentations. He/she knows how to close sales in some situations. The student is aware of digital tools used in the sales process.

  Good

  The student is able to conduct sales negotiations in both B2B and B2C settings in different target markets. The student can ask questions to understand customer needs. He/she is familiar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student can identify sales prospects. The student can make professional sales presentations and is familiar with the methods of overcoming sales resistance. He/she knows how to close sales, resulting in enduring buyer-seller relationships. The student is familiar with digital tools in the sales process.

  Excellent

  The student is able to conduct complex sales negotiations in both B2B and B2C settings in domestic and international target markets. The student can ask the right questions to fully understand customer needs. He/she is familiar with different persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student understands the role of social influence in sales settings and he/she can identify sales prospects. The student can make professional sales presentations and is familiar with various methods of overcoming sales resistance. He/she knows how to close sales, resulting in long-lasting and mutual beneficial buyer-seller relationships. The student is familiar and able to use diverse digital tools in the sales process.

  Approved/Failed

  Not approved 
  
  The student has poor skills of conducting sales negotiations. The student is unaware of basic techniques for understanding customer needs. He/she is unfamiliar with persuasion techniques used in professional selling. The student is unable to give sales presentations. He/she does not know how to close sales. The student is unaware of digital tools used in the sales process. 

  Further information

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

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  4 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Tuominen, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Professional Swedish for Business, Oral 3B00DW87-3001 27.08.2020-19.12.2020  2 cr  (19IBB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  On this course students will learn about the professional business communication in working life environment. European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 level.
  
  After completing the course students will be able to
  - tell about their personality, education, work experience, tasks and duties at work by using professional Swedish
  - meet customers’ needs when servicing the customer base and communicating with interest groups
  - follow and participate in the development of their field by using different ways of communication (media, conferences, literature).

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  What can the student communicate on his/her competence and working life environment in the target language?
  What kind of qualifications does the student need to succeed in multicultural customer-based interaction in the target language?
  How can the student develop his/her competence and acquire business-related information in the target language?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) briefly and introduce the basic information about a company, product and services. He/she communicates in expected oral work life situations but requires help. The student interprets and produces the most common business life communication situations (e.g. phone) and recognises the characteristics of Nordic operational environment. The student interprets the main points of publications of his/her field of study.

  Good

  The student is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) and introduce a company, product and services fairly effortlessly. He/she communicates fairly fluently and actively in expected oral work life situations. The student takes into account the characteristics of Nordic operational environment and utilises the publications of their field of study.

  Excellent

  The student is able to fluently introduce themselves (education, work experience, skills) as well as company, its products and services and to analyse key figures. He/she communicates naturally and fluently in various, even challenging, oral work life situations (e.g. creating and maintaining customers). The student can work successfully in the Nordic operational environment and utilise, apply and analyse publications of their field of study.

  Further information

  -

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  Recommended or required reading

  Kirja: Hanska-Aare Sari, Keränen Marit, Lehtoviita Kirsi, Pirttilä Mia: Gå med vinst! (Edita) ja opettajan lisämateriaali.
  
  Kirjaa on saatavilla myös digitaalisessa muodossa: https://www.editapublishing.fi/tuote/ga-med-vinst-affarssvenska-for-hogskolor (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus, argumentointi, esitelmät, yhteistoiminnallinen oppiminen, harjoitukset, suullinen tentti. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Jatkuva näyttö sekä suullinen tentti (ryhmäkeskustelu). Läsnäolo 75 %. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  27.08.2020 - 19.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 30.08.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  19IBB

  19IB

  19IB1

  19IB2

  19IB6

  19IB7

  19IB8

  19IBA

  19IB3

  19IB4

  19IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Hanska

  Further information for students

  Esitiedot: lukion ruotsi tai vastaavat tiedot. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  - (not translated)

  Training and labour cooperation

  - (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Suullinen tentti pienryhmissä to 1.10.2020 klo 8.15 alkaen tilassa B6-25.
  Suullisen uusinta sovitaan erikseen. (not translated)

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Koko ruotsin kielen 5 opintopisteen opintojakso suoritetaan samanaikaisesti (Professionell svenska i handelsbranschen, muntlig 2 op ja Professionell svenska i handelsbranschen, skriftlig 3 op). Lähiopetus 60 h ja opiskelijan itsenäinen työskentely 60 h (sis. virtuaaliosuuden). (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Opetusta 1. ja 2. periodilla. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student
  * is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) briefly and introduce the basic information of a company, product and services
  * communicates in expected oral work life situations, but requires help
  * interprets and produces the most common business life communication situations (e.g. phone)
  * recognises the characteristics of the Nordic operational environment
  * interprets the main points of publications of their field of study.

  Good

  The student
  * is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) and introduce a company, product and services fairly effortlessly
  * communicates fairly fluently and actively in expected oral work life situations
  * takes into account the characteristics of Nordic operational environment
  * utilizes the publications of their field of study.

  Excellent

  The student
  * is able to fluently introduce themselves (education, work experience, skills) as well as company, its products and services and to analyse key figures
  * communicates naturally and fluently in various, even challenging, oral work life situations (e.g. creating and maintaining customers)
  * can work successfully in the Nordic operational environment
  * can utilize, apply and analyse publications of their field of study.

•   Professional Swedish for Business, Written 3B00DW89-3001 27.08.2020-19.12.2020  3 cr  (19IBB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  On this course students will learn about the professional business communication in working life environment. European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 level.
  
  After completing the course students will be able to
  - tell about their personality, education, work experience, tasks and duties at work by using professional Swedish
  - meet customers’ needs when servicing the customer base and communicating with interest groups
  - follow and participate in the development of their field by using different ways of communication (media, conferences, literature).

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  What can the student communicate on his/her competence and working life environment in the target language?
  What kind of qualifications does the student need to succeed in multicultural customer-based interaction in the target language?
  How can the student develop his/her competence and acquire business-related information in the target language?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) briefly and introduce the basic information about a company, product and services. He/she communicates in expected written work life situations but requires help. The student interprets and produces the most common business life communication situations (e.g. e-mail), recognises the characteristics of Nordic operational environment and interprets the main points of publications of their field of study.

  Good

  The student is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) and introduce a company, product and services fairly effortlessly. He/she communicates fairly fluently and actively in expected written work life situations. He/she is able to interpret and create common business documents (e.g. memo) and take into account the characteristics of Nordic operational environment. The student utilises the publications of their field of study.

  Excellent

  The student is able to fluently introduce themselves (education, work experience, skills) as well as company, its products and services and to analyse key figures. He/she communicates naturally and fluently in various, even challenging, written work life situations (e.g. creating and maintaining customers).

  Further information

  -

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  Recommended or required reading

  Kirja: Hanska-Aare Sari, Keränen Marit, Lehtoviita Kirsi, Pirttilä Mia: Gå med vinst! (Edita) ja opettajan lisämateriaali.
  Kirjaa on saatavilla myös digitaalisessa muodossa: https://www.editapublishing.fi/tuote/ga-med-vinst-affarssvenska-for-hogskolor (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus, argumentointi, opetussimulaatiot ja -pelit, yhteistoiminnallinen oppiminen, harjoitukset, aktivoivat kirjoitustehtävät, referaatti/essee, itsenäinen verkko-opiskelu sekä kirjallinen tentti. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kirjallisesessa kielitaidossa on kaksi tenttiä (40 % + 40 % arvosanasta) sekä palautettavia kirjallisia harjoituksia (20 % arvosanasta).
  Opintojaksopalaute on pakollinen osasuoritus ja se annetaan opintojaksopalautejärjestelmän kautta.
  Läsnäolo 75 %. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Timing

  27.08.2020 - 19.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 30.08.2020

  Credits

  3 cr

  Group(s)

  19IBB

  19IB

  19IB1

  19IB2

  19IB6

  19IB7

  19IB8

  19IBA

  19IB3

  19IB4

  19IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Hanska

  Further information for students

  Esitiedot: lukion ruotsi tai vastaavat tiedot. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Virtual proportion

  1 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  - (not translated)

  Training and labour cooperation

  - (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Kirjallinen tentti 1: to 8.10.2020
  Kirjallinen tentti 2: 10. - 21.12.2020 (Tenttiterraario)
  Palautettavat ja arvioitavat harjoitukset: palautus 17.12.2020 mennessä.
  Uusinnat liiketalouden yleisinä uusintatenttipäivinä 1. tentin osalta xx (ilmoittautuminen pakollinen Pakissa).
  2.kirjallisen tentin uusinnat 3. periodin aikana Tenttiterraariossa (ajat ilm. myöhemmin). (not translated)

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Koko ruotsin kielen 5 opintopisteen opintojakso suoritetaan samanaikaisesti (Professionell svenska i handelsbranschen, muntlig 2 op ja Professionell svenska i handelsbranschen, skriftlig 3 op). Lähiopetus 60 h ja opiskelijan itsenäinen työskentely 60 h (sis. virtuaaliosuuden). (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Opetusta 1. ja 2. periodilla. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Opintojakso on hylätty, mikäli opiskelija ei saavuta arviointikriteerien taitotasoa 1. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  The student
  * is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) briefly and introduce the basic information of a company, product and services
  * communicates in expected written work life situations, but requires help
  * interprets and produces the most common business life communication situations (e.g. phone)
  * recognises the characteristics of the Nordic operational environment
  * interprets the main points of publications of their field of study.

  Good

  The student
  * is able to tell about themselves (education, work experience, skills) and introduce a company, product and services fairly effortlessly
  * communicates fairly fluently and actively in expected written work life situations
  * takes into account the characteristics of Nordic operational environment
  * utilizes the publications of their field of study.

  Excellent

  The student
  * is able to fluently introduce themselves (education, work experience, skills) as well as company, its products and services and to analyse key figures
  * communicates naturally and fluently in various, even challenging, written work life situations (e.g. creating and maintaining customers)
  * can work successfully in the Nordic operational environment
  * can utilize, apply and analyse publications of their field of study.

•   Project Management 3B00DV97-3003 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB1, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course introduces the main tools and techniques of project management.
  During this course a virtual project will be defined, initiated and planned by the students.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Understand the purpose of project management
  • Act as member of a project team
  • Write a project plan

  Course contents

  • How to set and initiate a project?
  • How to form a team and define the roles and responsibilities?
  • How to write a professional level project plan?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name and explain project management and its key elements. He/she recognizes the phases of a project and is able to name reasons for having a project mode. The student knows the role of a project plan document and its elements. The student can act as a member of a small-scale project team. The student is able to give and receive feedback related to a set project, collaborate in a small team and take responsibility of his/her own studies.

  Good

  The student is able to apply the basic tools used in projects and structure a small project team with dedicated tasks. The student can explain the needs for setting up a small scale project with a project plan. The student can act as a project manager or a team member to accomplish the project. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback and develop skills for co-operation with dedicated roles. The student takes responsibility of his/her studies and is able to balance the workload of the team.

  Excellent

  The student understands the meaning and relations of the basic concepts of project management. The student analyses multiple alternatives and is able to make sustainable project decisions. He/she is able to connect the project management elements together in a professional manner. The student applies project management tools in a systematic manner and searches and justifies multiple options. The student is able to assess the team and team tasks. He/she finds creative solutions and motivates and develops a project team. The student is able to use feedback to grow professionally in the field and develop creative and constructive working methods. He/she works responsibly towards the project team and commits himself/herself to group work and project management methods beyond the required level.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB1

  20IB3

  20IB2

  20IB4

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Project Management 3B00DV97-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 cr  (20IB6, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course introduces the main tools and techniques of project management.
  During this course a virtual project will be defined, initiated and planned by the students.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  • Understand the purpose of project management
  • Act as member of a project team
  • Write a project plan

  Course contents

  • How to set and initiate a project?
  • How to form a team and define the roles and responsibilities?
  • How to write a professional level project plan?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can name and explain project management and its key elements. He/she recognizes the phases of a project and is able to name reasons for having a project mode. The student knows the role of a project plan document and its elements. The student can act as a member of a small-scale project team. The student is able to give and receive feedback related to a set project, collaborate in a small team and take responsibility of his/her own studies.

  Good

  The student is able to apply the basic tools used in projects and structure a small project team with dedicated tasks. The student can explain the needs for setting up a small scale project with a project plan. The student can act as a project manager or a team member to accomplish the project. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback and develop skills for co-operation with dedicated roles. The student takes responsibility of his/her studies and is able to balance the workload of the team.

  Excellent

  The student understands the meaning and relations of the basic concepts of project management. The student analyses multiple alternatives and is able to make sustainable project decisions. He/she is able to connect the project management elements together in a professional manner. The student applies project management tools in a systematic manner and searches and justifies multiple options. The student is able to assess the team and team tasks. He/she finds creative solutions and motivates and develops a project team. The student is able to use feedback to grow professionally in the field and develop creative and constructive working methods. He/she works responsibly towards the project team and commits himself/herself to group work and project management methods beyond the required level.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  19.09.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Credits

  2 cr

  Group(s)

  20IB6

  20IB8

  20IB7

  20IB5

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Required International Study Exchange 3B00CX22-3003 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  25 cr  (18IB) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  During the required international study exchange of four to six months, the International Business students build their knowledge and professional skill set so that the exchange studies will support their choice of the second year modules or their other well-grounded professional goals.
  
  The one-semester exchange is a mandatory part of International Business studies for the Finnish degree students during the third year of studies. The foreign degree students of the programme can apply for the exchange, but do not have to do so as their stay in Finland already is counted as an exchange. Instead, the foreign degree students finish two modules of IB second year studies to meet the degree requirement of 210 credits.
  
  The students plan the study contents of the exchange period (= Learning Agreement) with the International Coordinator of the School of Business and Services. TAMK International Services help the students in the exchange practicalities and TAMK grants.
  
  After completing the exchange period abroad, the students will be able to:
  
  Utilize their language and intercultural skills.
  Develop their ability to operate in a foreign environment and culture
  Maintain and create new networks.
  Strengthen their self-confidence and improve their tolerance.
  Improve their readiness for job seeking and employment opportunities.
  Adopt new ways of learning and thinking.
  Utilize new topics, which are not taught at home university.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  How to plan the exchange studies to further improve your strengths and to reach your personal goals?
  Which choices could improve your employment opportunities and professional development?
  What makes your BBA degree different form the others?

  Further information

  -

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 08.09.2020

  Credits

  25 cr

  Group(s)

  18IB

  Teacher(s)

  Riitta Vihuri

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Service Design Thinking and Customer Centric Business Development 3B00FB62-3002 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  In this course students will learn service design thinking in a digital business environment. The student will study how service design thinking is applied to customer centric business development and how the customer centric value chains are formed. Students will use service design tools and methods to design a business development plan for an e-commerce company.
  
  After completing the course, the students will be able to:
  - develop innovative business development plan by using different kind of tools, like Storytelling, Design Scenarios, Service Blueprints, Empathy Map etc.
  - search different kind of relevant customer information using design thinking tools
  - describe the value chain in e-commerce

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  • Service Design as an inter-disciplinary approach
  • Fields of Service Design
  • Service Design Thinking tools

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has rudimentary knowledge of service design thinking, including data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. He/she is capable of using basic design thinking tools such as Empathy Map. The student has elementary skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of service design thinking.

  Good

  The student has advanced knowledge of Service Design Thinking methods, including such as Value Proposition Canvas and Lean Canvas. The student knows the difference between customer centric and customer based. He/she is able to select suitable Service Design methods for a variety of situations and provide reasons for the selection. The student knows how to build a value chain. He/she is able to utilize the gained insights to improve business processes. The student is skilled in planning and implementing a service design project in the context of e-commerce.

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of service design methods, including interviews, observations, document analysis and others. He/she is able to select accurate service design methods for a variety of situations and justify reasons for the selection. The student knows how to build a value chain. He/she is able to utilize the gained insights to improve business processes. The student has profound skills in planning and implementing a service design project in the context of e-commerce. The student thoroughly understands how service design, value chain and customer-centricity work together.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Mari Helenius

  Recommended or required reading

  Marc Stickdorn (2010): This is Service Design Thinking: Basics, Tools, Cases
  Michael Lewrick (2018): The Design Thinking Playbook: Mindful Digital Transformation of Teams, Products, Services, Businesses and Ecosystems (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is held online in Tuni Moodle. We are going to use different online collaboration tools and online materials.
  Please note that we are going to have scheduled live meetings online according to the time slots published in our study schedule (lukkari) (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation is based on the team's service design project outcome and individual learning diary. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Mari Helenius

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has rudimentary knowledge of service design thinking, including data collection methods such as surveys, interviews and observations. He/she is capable of using basic design thinking tools such as Empathy Map. The student has elementary skills in planning and implementing a research project in the context of service design thinking. (not translated)

  Good

  The student has advanced knowledge of Service Design Thinking methods, including such as Value Proposition Canvas and Lean Canvas. The student knows the difference between customer centric and customer based. He/she is able to select suitable Service Design methods for a variety of situations and provide reasons for the selection. The student knows how to build a value chain. He/she is able to utilize the gained insights to improve business processes. The student is skilled in planning and implementing a service design project in the context of e-commerce. (not translated)

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of service design methods, including interviews, observations, document analysis and others. He/she is able to select accurate service design methods for a variety of situations and justify reasons for the selection. The student knows how to build a value chain. He/she is able to utilize the gained insights to improve business processes. The student has profound skills in planning and implementing a service design project in the context of e-commerce. The student thoroughly understands how service design, value chain and customer-centricity work together. (not translated)

•   Sustainable Nature and Event Tourism 3B00DW37-3001 29.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  The course is focusing on nature, wellbeing and event tourism from the sustainability point of view.
  
  
  
  Learning outcomes:
  
  Course is introducing the aspects of sustainability in tourism business.
  
  Important and profitable types of tourism are studied
  Students are familiarized with cases concerning each type of tourism.
  
  
  
  After completing the course, students are able to:
  
  Consider principles of sustainability in tourism business
  
  Identify motivational factors typical for human nature contact and to apply these factors in developing nature tourism
  Understand wellbeing in tourism business and to be able to include aspects of it into developing tourism
  Design, organize and manage different kinds of events

  Course contents

  Which are the principles of sustainability in tourism?
  Which are the motivational factors typical for human nature contact and how to consider these in tourism?
  Why is wellbeing an important aspect in every type of tourism and how to consider it in designing products?
  What is event management and how to design, organize and manage different kinds of events successfully?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and list principles of sustainability in tourism business as well as motivational factors for human-nature contact. The student recognises and is able to define the significance of well-being in tourism business and explain how it is included in tourism products. The student is able to participate actively in designing and organising an event.

  Good

  The student is able to consider and evaluate principles of sustainability in event tourism products as well as motivational factors for human-nature contact. The student is able to explain the relationship between well-being aspects and success in tourism business. The student is able to design and organise an event as an active member of a team.

  Excellent

  The student is able to profoundly understand the relationship of a human being and the sustainable use of nature in event tourism. He/she can include these elements to event tourism product development alongside with the well-being aspects. The student is able to design innovative events, organise and manage them in a leading role.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sari Matala

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  29.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 16.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Matala

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Tourism Marketing 3B00DW35-3001 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 cr  (19IB, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  Tourism marketing course focuses on customer-oriented marketing of tourism products and services. The aim is to learn skills needed for planning and implementing tourism marketing and for using a multitude of integrated marketing mix tools for various target groups, business environments and situations.
  
  After completing the course, students will be able to:
  
  • Understand the special features and tools of marketing tourism products and services.
  • Analyze factors influencing tourism marketing and be familiar with planning, implementing and monitoring marketing in the field of tourism.
  • Apply tourism marketing strategies, planning principles and integrated marketing mix tools for various target markets, business environments and situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  -

  Course contents

  • What are customer needs and requirements for tourism products and services in consumer and business-to-business markets?
  • What are the special features, elements, tools and processes of tourism marketing?
  • What do the decisions of integrated tourism marketing mix and branding include, how is the value chain created and how is planning and implementation of tourism marketing done?
  • What kind of media and technological solutions exist for interactive marketing of tourism products and services and what online business possibilities offer for tourism marketing?
  • How to draw up a marketing plan for diverse tourism businesses?

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define the basic concepts and specific features of tourism marketing. The student can explain the strategic marketing planning, implementing and monitoring process in tourism marketing. He/she participates in the given marketing task taking responsibility for his/her own performance.

  Good

  The student is able to apply marketing planning process for making a marketing plan for a tourist business. The student is able to work responsibly and engage in a group work contributing to the success.

  Excellent

  The student masters the concepts and principles of tourism marketing and their relationships. The student is able to develop a fluent and well reasoned marketing plan and has good capabilities to apply the learning in the tourism context with different types of products and services. The individual contribution in the class and team have been especially active, responsible and constructive.

  Further information

  -

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sean Morga

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Registration

  02.07.2020 - 15.08.2020

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  19IB

  20KVHN2

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Annikka Lepola, Sean Morga

  Unit, in charge

  International Business

  Degree programme(s)

  Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Implementations in academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no realizations attached to this degree programme.