Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and orientation line.
Criteria for PASS:
The student understands the overall process of designing a research project from the beginning to the final report. He/she is able to identify ethical issues in research. He/she knows the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. The student is familiar with the criteria for evaluating the quality of a research project. The student is able to articulate a research problem, formulate research questions, develop research objectives and build a theoretical framework. He/she is familiar with basic data collection and analysis methods. The student is able to write a research proposal.
Sven Rassl
Will be published in Moodle course
Lectures, team working, discussions, individual tasks, seminar
Student is able to apply academic concepts of research, identifies academic texts and is able to analyse them. Student is able to produce thesis/research plan where he/she implements skills of setting research objectives and justification, research questions, data and methods and introduce theoretical background including suitable topic references.
English
28.01.2022 - 08.05.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
21YIBM
Sari Matala, Janika Asplund, Sven Rassl
Participating meetings and discussions in Moodle is highly important!
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
Pass/Fail
Must be discussed with teacher beforehand
Students are highly recommended to connect the course contents to their current working place
No exams
International student group with international cases
Studying during 14.1.2022.-30.4.2022, mainly in Moodle
5cr = 135h of student work
Dead lines of assignements coming here
15.3.2022 Thesis Topic registration
22.4.2022 Research Plan seminar
Course tasks are all conducted and submitted in Moodle by given dead lines. Student is able to write thesis/research plan on the personal field of study based on thesis instructions. Student presents her/his Thesis Research Plan in a seminar.
The student names and explains the core concepts of strategic planning, change management and project management. He/she uses basic strategic planning, change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones. The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work.
The student explains how to apply common strategic tools to position the need for change, compares different concepts of change management by using different change management literature and explain why and how to use methods related to project scope, schedule and resources. The student can apply strategic planning tools to define a strategic position, plan and implement credible organisational change initiatives in working life cases, and plan and manage the scope, schedule and resources in the change project. The student gives and and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.
The student analyses systematically the need for change by using appropriate change management tools and methods, uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change management. He/she uses additional and recent research to extend the knowledge of project management. The student applies strategic planning tools in a systematic manner to define a strategic position and choices. He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organisational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project. The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits himself/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and project management in practice and in theory.
Matti Karlsson
- Topical academic papers on strategy and change management, mostly from Harvard Business Review
- Cameron E. & Green M. 2010. Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational Change (Newer or older editions of the book are OK, as well)
- Artto K., Martinsuo M., Kujala J., 2011. Project business. Helsinki, Finland (also downloadable from http://pbgroup.aalto.fi/en/the_book_and_the_glossary/project_business_2011.pdf)
Blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.
- Interactive lecturing & group excercises
- Learning triggers by the teacher: Logical structure with weekly assignments, academic and practical litterature, teaching presence and feedback to the students
- Individual assignments: Information searching, reading, writing, reflecting and working on the cases
- Small group assignments: Collaborative knowledge construction, social peer support and elaboration of the cases by using video calls, discussion forums, asychronous video
General requirement is to participate in all learning activities throughout the course. Assessed partly by the small group and partly by the teacher. Contribution to the grade ±1 (= ± 0,25 for each module, default = 0)
Group task 2 will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the given criteria, and then by the teacher. Weight 25%
Group task 4 will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the rubric, and then by the teacher. Weight 25%
Individual tasks 3 and 5 will be assessed by the teacher as a part of general requirements, i.e. contribution to the grade ± 0,25 for each task, default = 0
Change management plan will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the requirements and then by the opponent group. Confirmed or modified by the teacher. Weight 40% (plan) + 10% (presentation).
English
10.09.2021 - 14.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
21YIBMG
21YIBM
25 - 40
Matti Karlsson
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
5 cr
0-5
None
None
None
None
135 hours: blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.
Blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.
- Kick-off 10 Sep 2021
- Intermediate review 29 Oct 2021
- Presentations 9 Dec 2021
Online bi-weekly modules 10 Sept - 9 Dec 2021
- Module #1: Familiarizing with the cases and TAMK learning environment, and learning to work in the small groups
- Module #2: Creating the strategy for the case
- Module #3: Images of organization
- Module #4: Organisational change models
- Module #5: Project objectives
- Module #6: Creating the change plan
Failure to comply with the course requirements, i.e. the result from the evaluation matrix is zero
The result from the evaluation matrix is 1 or 2, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
Knowledge
The student names and explains the core concepts of change management and project management.
Skills
He/she uses basic change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones.
Behaviour
The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work
The result from the evaluation matrix is 3 or 4, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
Knowledge
The student explains how to apply common approaches of change and project management to working life cases.
Skills
The student can plan and implement credible organizational change initiatives in working life cases, and knows how to use common project management tools.
Behaviour
The student gives and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.
The result from the evaluation matrix is 5, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
Knowledge
The student analyzes systematically the need for change, and uses appropriate change approaches and project management tools, and uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change and project management.
Skills
He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organizational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project.
Behaviour
The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits him/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and project management in practice and in theory.
The student understands basic concepts of conflict management, change and crisis communication and influencing (lobbying). He/she is able to recognize situations where those are needed.
He/she knows the significance of conflict management, crisis communication and influencing in terms of advocating welfare of the organization he/she represents. The student is modestly able to apply the tools and best practices of conflict management, crisis communication and influencing in simple cases.
The student understands profoundly why conflict management, change and crisis communication and influencing are important for any organization. He/she has the ability to apply conflict management, change and crisis communication and influencing theories in conjunction with real life cases. He/she is able to produce credible and implementable conflict management, change and crisis communication and influencing plans for situations where those are needed. The student is able to act in a sustainable and ethical way in delicate conflict and crisis situations.
The student is able to take initiative in complex conflict and crisis situations, as well as in lobbying for his/her organization. He/she is able to lead the group responsible for prompt action that is often required, in terms of preserving the organization from winding up in further predicament. The student can be entrusted the role of a spokesperson and mediator even in the most demanding conflict and crisis cases.
He/she fully understands the significance of trustworthy appearance while addressing demanding cases on behalf of his/her organization
Kai Hintsanen
English
08.04.2022 - 12.06.2022
24.11.2021 - 06.04.2022
5 cr
21YIBM
Kai Hintsanen
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Digitalization - Eco-Efficiency and Sustainability - Martin Wenke
https://tuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sven_rassl_tuni_fi/EY1W29cKbBNHq4tXT5p61rMB0oFzLQsXca2UHT4GHyGIPA?e=VO4jir
Digitalization as a driver of circularity - Marie Peskova
https://tuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sven_rassl_tuni_fi/EQVm3LFNuAtMisppx1npmhUBKc0qtUEsOVOuq0p02H5-9A?e=4jENCP
Influencer Marketing - Harald Vergossen
https://tuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sven_rassl_tuni_fi/EVRR6Y6GTO5Ev4SlZxm2Ph0BmZJY9I_eYqwTjem0RYJ7eg?e=8aGwdM
Leading Digital Teams - Sven Rassl
https://tuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sven_rassl_tuni_fi/Ee6VfgbguZFJkESIBrhx1VIB6mUqst57Kjo13-7gqyBtlQ?e=pdfW2J
Tensions in the organizational implementation of blockchain technology - Nadine Ostern
https://tuni-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sven_rassl_tuni_fi/EWm8WqQf2QtNp36lngcRbnYB-e5CrKbtsEyhzyMSbYt66Q?e=S2Ysig
English
01.01.2022 - 08.06.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBM
0 - 12
Sven Rassl
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
5 cr
3 cr
0-5
international cooperative course
Tampere University of Applied Sciences Finland
Hochschule Niederrhein Germany
Berner Fachhochschule Switzerland
The student is able to name the core concepts in the field of financial accounting, recognise the relevant practices and methods and define the need for accounting in general. The student is able to read the key financial accounting information and statements and provide routine performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles at basic level. Student can give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of team under supervision and recognises his level of interaction.
The student is able to structure the connections between the financial statements and apply the financial accounting themes with relevancy. The student can explain and adopt the need for financial accounting, why and how to use various accounting methods and need for profitable business. The student can make simple bookkeeping postings, ended up with closing statements, ratio analysis based on company financials, and relevant financial comparisons for management decision making. The student can measure financial performance based on public financial information. Student gives and receives constructive feedback, operates in professional manner by recognicing relevant scope and needs, develops his interaction skills, adding value to the team and takes responsibility when needed.
The student adapts the course themes in professional manner, finds and translates the course message and expands the context by bringing perspectives, experiences and opinions. The student is able to analyse the selected themes, find the academic approach, use additional research papers and academic sources and activate mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student builds creative solutions by combining the course themes, assesses diverse outcomes, looks for new opportunities, justifies the financial decisions made and looks for alternative perspectives The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process and adds collaboration as being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.
Petteri Vilén
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
02.07.2021 - 14.10.2021
5 cr
21YIBM
15 - 0
Petteri Vilén
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student knows the basic concepts of business growth, can recognize different strategy types and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing these concepts within a growing business organization. He/she can do basic analysis of business growth strategies, often by receiving assistance from others.
The student has a comprehensive understanding of business growth models, can recognize different growth strategies, understands the importance of adopting these concepts in a growing business environment and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing business growth models as a strategic process in a company. The student shows creativity and can justify his/her own ideas.
The student masters the sophisticated concepts of growth models, can recognize different growth strategies, sees the importance of growth for a business and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the growth models for fast-developing organizations as a strategic process in a company. The student is ambitious to grow a business, can justify his/her ideas well and often takes a lead in getting things done in time and with good quality and well-thought strategy.
Mari Helenius
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
Mari Helenius
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student is familiar with basic concepts of business growth ecosystems. He/ she is able to list different ecosystems in which a growing business is operating. The student can identify ecosystem frameworks, such as e.g regulatory measures, networks, technology and processes that have an impact on a growing business organization.
The student is can operate within advanced business growth ecosystems. He/ she is able to cooperate and interact within diverse ecosystems in which a growing business is operating. The student can take advantage of ecosystem frameworks, such as e.g. regulatory measures, networks, technology and processes for the benefit of a growing business organization. The student actively promotes networking and integration of a business within the relevant growth ecosystems.
The student is can operate within sophisticated business growth ecosystems. He/ she is able to interact, develop and influence diverse ecosystems in which a growing business is operating. The student can navigate and have an impact ecosystem framework, such as e.g. regulatory measures, networks, technology and processes. He/she can utilize these assets for bringing considerable advantages to a growing business organization. The student actively promotes networking and integration of a business within the relevant growth ecosystems. The student critically reflects on his/her practices as an emerging entrepreneur.
Mari Helenius
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
Mari Helenius
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student knows the drivers and effects of globalization for growing businesses and is able to identify some of the opportunities and challenges the internationalization of a business might poses. The student can handle basic operations in global markets. He/she knows the basic principles of internationalizing a firm’s value chain and utilizing value networks.
The student has an advanced understanding of the drivers and effects of globalization for growing businesses. He/she is able to capitalize on the opportunities of internationalization for a growing business. The student can handle advanced operations in global markets. He/she knows the basic principles of internationalizing a firm’s value chain and utilizing value networks. The student has knowledge, competencies and skills about how to analyze and handle practical and relevant problems that growing businesses may face when establishing business markets in new countries.
The student has a comprehensive understanding of the drivers and effects of globalization for growing businesses. He/she can make substantial gains of the opportunities of internationalization for a growing business. The student can plan, implement and evaluate sophisticated operations in global markets. He/she has an extensive understanding of the principles of internationalizing a firm’s value chain and utilizing value networks. The student has in-depth knowledge, significant competencies and skills about how to analyze and handle practical and relevant complex problems that growing businesses may face when establishing business markets in new countries.
Mari Helenius
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
Mari Helenius
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student defines the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leaders. He/she has some knowledge of his/her own individual life motives and understanding about motivating and leading others with the help of this information. He/she can, with the help of others, solve challenging people-related problems using some of the leadership theories and practices. The student is able to apply some coaching skills but still needs more practice to help others develop better. 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 behavior critically or showing real strong empathy towards others. Commitment to continuously develop as a leader remains somewhat unclear.
The student understands and analyses the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader and can generalise current leadership theories and practices in their own working environment. He/she analyses his/her own actions and behaviors with the help of his/her individual life motives and is able to apply this information both in self-leadership and in the leadership of others. The student creates new useful strategies for motivating and leading others both individually and in a team. He/she combines leadership theories and practices for solving challenging and practical people-related cases. The student is able to apply coaching skills in a professional manner. He gives feedback in a constructive and systematical manner to help others develop. He/she demonstrates deep commitment for becoming a better leader with the help of critical and continuous self-evaluation.
The student understands and analyses the role and the responsibilities of a manager and a leader and can generalise current leadership theories and practices in their own working environment. He/she analyses his/her own actions and behaviors with the help of his/her individual life motives and is able to apply this information both in self-leadership and in the leadership of others. The student creates new useful strategies for motivating and leading others both individually and in a team. He/she combines leadership theories and practices for solving challenging and practical people-related cases. The student is able to apply coaching skills in a professional manner. He gives feedback in a constructive and systematical manner to help others develop. He/she demonstrates deep commitment for becoming a better leader with the help of critical and continuous self-evaluation.
Päivi Mayor
The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner (any edition)
Selected other literature as given in the course
- Interactive lectures
- Individual reading and writing
- Practicing skills
- Open book group exam
- Written assignments with pass/fail
- Video assignment (graded 0-5)
- Group exam (graded 0-5)
English
07.10.2021 - 20.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 30.09.2021
5 cr
21YIBM
15 - 40
Toni Lehtimäki, Päivi Mayor
This course is strongly built on experience sharing and collaboration, that takes place during the lecture hours. Therefore participation each time is essential.
More information from the teachers Päivi Mayor, paivi.mayor@tuni.fi and Toni Lehtimäki, toni.k.lehtimaki@tuni.fi
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
3 cr
5 cr
0-5
None
Open book group exam on the last lecture time
International cases will be used, together with the students' own international experiences and connections.
This is a 5 credit course (135 hours of student work) with 5 x 3 hours for lectures, the rest of individual work.
1) Leadership theories and practices
2) Self-leadership
3) Motivation (self-study)
4) Leading a team
5) Competence management (self-study)
6) Coaching skills
7) Group exam: Challenging Leadership cases
Does not participate in the group exam or does not complete the written assignment, smaller tasks not all done.
The student can list some leadership theories and practices and is able to mention them in the group exam. The student analyses the leadership cases, including the motivation factors and competence management, but the analysis stays on a superficial level. Suggestions are given for improving the leadership situations but they remain quite shallow and simple. The student has participated in the mandatory lectures but the reflection in the video assignment about the literature and its application at his/her own working life shows only superficial understanding of the course topics. The student participates in the group exam but does not contribute very positively to the team's exam outcome as evaluated by the other team members. The student does not manage to transform the learned leadership skills in his/her working context as can be seen in the video assignment and/or in other course tasks.
he student can describe with concrete examples some leadership theories and practices and is able to apply them in the group exam. The student analyses the leadership cases, including the motivation factors and competence management, and the analysis is detailed and combines different elements. Logical and realistic suggestions are given for improving the leadership situations and they are described clearly. The student has participated in the mandatory lectures and the reflection in the video assignment about the literature and its application at his/her own working life shows good understanding of the course topics. The student participates in the group exam and contributes positively to the team's exam outcome as evaluated by the other team members. The student manages to transform the learned leadership skills in his/her working context as can be seen in the video assignment and/or in other course tasks.
The student can describe with concrete examples some leadership theories and practices and is able to apply them in the group exam. The student analyses the leadership cases, including the motivation factors and competence management, and the analysis is detailed and combines different elements. Logical, realistic and creative suggestions are given for improving the leadership situations and they are described clearly. The student has participated in the mandatory lectures and the reflection in the video assignment about the literature and its application at his/her own working life shows deep understanding of the course topics. The student participates in the group exam and contributes positively to the team's exam outcome as evaluated by the other team members. The student manages to transform the learned leadership skills in his/her working context resulting in positive impact in his/her own work environment as can be seen in the video assignment and/or in other course tasks. The student takes responsibility as a transformative leader and helps other students succeed by encouraging them and providing them with constructive feedback to strengthen continuous learning.
The student can name the core fields of management accounting, recognises the relevant management accounting principles and practices used by companies and understands the role of management accounting in business. The student is able to identify the common management accounting tools and methods used and provides plain performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles to make basic calculations related to theme. The student can give and receive feedback, minimum level, takes responsibility as an individual learner, acts as part of team under supervision and recognises his/her level of interaction.
The student is able to structure and connect the role of management accounting in company operations, apply the management accounting tools and concepts used by companies, explain why and how to use various management accounting methods and explain the need for targeting profitable business. The student can make simple profitability calculations with analysis, company financial projections and relevant financial comparisons for management decision making. The student can simulate various factors for making profitable company.
The student can give and receive constructive feedback, operate in professional manner by recognizing relevant scope and needs, develop his/her interaction skills adding value to the team and take responsibility as needed.
The student is able to adapt the course themes at professional level, find and translate the course themes, expand the context by bringing authentic perspectives, experiences and opinions and analyse the selected management accounting themes. The student finds the academic approach to management accounting and uses additional research papers and academic sources. The student activates mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student can build creative solutions by combining the course themes, evaluate outcomes, look for new opportunities and justify the decisions made. The student is able to look for alternative perspectives for the topics in management accounting. The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process, add collaboration, develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.
Petteri Vilén
Materials by the lecturer,
Voluntary additional reading: Eddie McLaney, Peter Atrill,
Accounting and Finance, an introduction
On-line teaching and discussion, team works, individual and team exercises
English
01.01.2022 - 01.05.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBM
Petteri Vilén
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The requirement for the evaluation is a report, based on selected course topic
N/A
To be informed during the lecture
International Masters studies
The course is 5cr, which is based on lectures, active individual studies (reading, exercises, report) and collaboration with set teams
The details are to be informed in the beginning of the course, the first lecture
The student can define culture, recognises cultural differences and other phenomena in the field related. While doing tasks, he/she needs assistance. The student knows diverse courses of action but cannot justify his/her choices in practical context. He/she give and receive feedback but considers and assesses things from his/her viewpoints. He/she cannot judge things from multiple perspectives. He/she is aware of course load and able to do routine tasks but may need to remind.
The student compares culture from different perspectives and applies its impact upon learning and educating context. The student, as a resource person, plans independently or parts of a teaching group in bridging cultural diversity in learning environment. He/she can solves problems while dealing with pupils having different cultural backgrounds. The student can give and receive feedback actively in a culturally diverse learning perspective but considers things from his/her and the close community’s viewpoints. He/she takes responsibility and commits to the group activities in addition to his/her own work.
The student understands culture from multiple perspectives and analyses its impact upon learning and educating context. The student, as a resource person, acts independently or parts of a teaching group in bridging cultural diversity in learning environment. He/she can search for diverse courses of action while dealing with pupils having different cultural backgrounds. The student uses feedback systematically in allocating tasks among culturally diverse learners and ensure growth thereby. He/she knows to perform his/her tasks responsibly in a group and independently as well. The student is flexible and non-hesitant in taking international assignment.
Shaidul Kazi
- Organization Culture and Leadership, Edgar H. Schein, 5th edition
- Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind, Geert Hofstede et. al, 3rd edition
- The Culture Map, Erin Meyer, 2015
- Suggested materials to moodle course site
Pre-task, individual task/course paper, lecture, group project & workshop
Done tasks and class activities
English
01.01.2022 - 10.05.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBM
20 - 30
Shaidul Kazi
Contact lessons are important from learning point of view
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
2 cr
0-5
Talk to the course teache
Own workplace linked task
No test but project presentation
Possible
Total work hour for the students: 27 x 5 = 135
Contact lesson including presentation: 16 h
Project: 30 h
Individual task/course paper: 30 h
Reading: 59 h
1st meeting: Culture; defining culture, influencing factors as well as national-, organisational-, & family culture
2nd meeting: Culture and human behavior; cultural influence on business activities & work ethics in different cultures
3rd meeting: Cultural differences and similarities; Cultural synergy; & managing diversity at work place
4th meeting: Cultural differences and similarities; Cultural synergy; & managing diversity at work place (continues)
5th meeting: Project presentation
- Didn't return course project
- Didn't participate to project presentation
- Didn't do pre-task & at least 2 individual tasks
Student has done two-third of the given tasks including the course project. Student has demonstrated basic understanding to core issues of the course through required tasks and project
Student has done all the given tasks. Participated to project presentation. Student has demonstrated clear and deep understanding to core issues of the course through required tasks and project. In addition, student has proposed own opinion to the required tasks and discussed issues from multiple perspectives. Student has still scope for improving his/her performance.
Student has done all the given tasks. Participated to project presentation. Student has demonstrated clear and deep understanding to core issues of the course through required tasks and project. In addition, student has proposed own opinion to the required tasks and discussed issues from multiple perspectives. Furthermore, student has shown extraordinary creativity in individual tasks.
According to TAMK Master's Thesis evaluation criteria
According to TAMK Master's Thesis evaluation criteria
According to TAMK Master's Thesis evaluation criteria
English
01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
30 cr
20YIBM
Tuula Andersson, Sari Matala, Petteri Vilén, Pasi Kuusijärvi, Pauliina Airaksinen-Aminoff, Sven Rassl, Tuomo Soini, Shaidul Kazi, Matti Karlsson, Jari Ruokolainen, International Business, IB Virtuaalihenkilö
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student is able to identify phases of the traditional marketing planning process and recognize the impact of sales and marketing for growing a business. The student is able to describe the concept of sales and marketing and is able to participate in sales and marketing activities in a growing business organization
The student is able to compare traditional marketing planning processes to modern value-based strategic marketing planning concepts and understand the importance of sales and marketing for growing a business. The student is able to apply modern development tools like design thinking to a strategic level for the benefit of growing a business. The student takes responsibility in the group activity developing sales and marketing solutions for growing a business.
The student is able to analyze the impacts of the use of traditional marketing planning processes compared to modern value-based strategic marketing planning and understand the importance of sales and marketing for growing a business. The student is able to apply strategic planning tools such as design thinking, and find creative solutions to strategic-level problems. The student takes a leading role in the group activity showing understanding of the features and needs of a growing business. The student is actively developing and implementing a successful sales strategy to meet the needs of fast-growing businesses.
Mari Helenius
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
Mari Helenius
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
Tuula Andersson
Will be given in the course Moodle
Co-operative learning, team assignment, essay
Essay 20%, individual
Customer project 60%, team
Acting as opponent to another team 20%
English
14.01.2022 - 22.04.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBM
Tuula Andersson
Please, note that the contact teaching sessions will be used in active teamwork: ideation, creating prototypes and concepts. For that reason the students should be present or at least available online.
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
3 cr
0-5
None
The student teams may execute a development project in marketing for a company of their own choice.
No exam
Most of the course work is done independently. The total computational workload of this 5 credit course is 135 hours, out of which about 16 hours is contact teaching and 120 hours independendt / team work.
The student knows the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products. He/she can do straightforward analysis of innovation concepts, often by receiving assistance from others. The student mainly follows the ideas of others.
The student knows well the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types, sees the importance of protecting the innovations and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products as a strategic process in a company. The student shows creativity and can justify his/her own ideas.
The student masters the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types, sees the importance of protecting the innovations and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products as a strategic process in a company. He/she would be ready to take a role of an innovation champion and lead an innovation team. The student is very creative, can justify his/her own ideas well and often takes a lead in getting things done in time and with good quality and well-thought strategy.
Tuomo Soini
Schilling, Melissa.A. Strategic Management of Technological Innovation.McGraw-Hill, 314 pp.
Contact teaching, individual assignments, team assignments. NABC presentations.
English
10.09.2021 - 19.11.2021
09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021
5 cr
21YIBMG
21YIBM
0 - 40
Tuomo Soini
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student names and explains the core concepts of sustainability and sustainable development in the context of business growth. He/she can conduct a basic analysis of internal and external factors that have an impact on the sustainability of a business. The student gives and receives feedback related to sustainable growth, collaborates with others in sustainable growth activities and takes responsibility for their work.
The student is able to apply and compare concepts of sustainability and sustainable development by using different change management literature and explain why and how to use these concepts. The student gives and receives constructive feedback related to sustainability activities, develops collaborative actions for the benefit of sustainable business growth. He/she can take responsibility for their work and collaborative work. The student can apply sustainability activities and define a strategic position, plan and implement credible sustainability initiatives in working life cases, and plan and manage the scope, schedule and resources of sustainability activities
The student analyses systematically the need for sustainability tools and methods, uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of sustainable development. He/she uses additional and recent research to extend the knowledge of circular economies. The student systematically applies sustainability activities to define strategic positions and choices. He/she justifies the credibility of plans for sustainable growth initiatives in working life cases. The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of sustainable development. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to foster the use of sustainable growth initiatives, individually and collaboratively. The student commits himself/herself both for his/her work and for developing the understanding of others related to sustainable growth in practice and theory.
Mari Helenius
English
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
24.11.2021 - 15.01.2022
5 cr
21YIBMG
Mari Helenius, Riitta Vihuri
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
The student is able to name the core concepts in the field of financial accounting, recognise the relevant practices and methods and define the need for accounting in general. The student is able to read the key financial accounting information and statements and provide routine performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles at basic level. Student can give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of team under supervision and recognises his level of interaction.
The student is able to structure the connections between the financial statements and apply the financial accounting themes with relevancy. The student can explain and adopt the need for financial accounting, why and how to use various accounting methods and need for profitable business. The student can make simple bookkeeping postings, ended up with closing statements, ratio analysis based on company financials, and relevant financial comparisons for management decision making. The student can measure financial performance based on public financial information. Student gives and receives constructive feedback, operates in professional manner by recognicing relevant scope and needs, develops his interaction skills, adding value to the team and takes responsibility when needed.
The student adapts the course themes in professional manner, finds and translates the course message and expands the context by bringing perspectives, experiences and opinions. The student is able to analyse the selected themes, find the academic approach, use additional research papers and academic sources and activate mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student builds creative solutions by combining the course themes, assesses diverse outcomes, looks for new opportunities, justifies the financial decisions made and looks for alternative perspectives The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process and adds collaboration as being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.
Petteri Vilén
The course is based on course slides and exercises (.ppt, .xl). There is a book, acting as an extension and supportive material:
Accounting and finance, an introduction, Eddie McLaney-Peter Atrill
Contact teaching with exercises and assignment. On-line teaching as needed, based on instructions regarding Covid status.
English
01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
08.06.2021 - 30.08.2022
5 cr
22YIBM
0 - 25
Petteri Vilén
MD in International Business Management
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
TAMK Main Campus
0-5
N/A
Details to be informed during the first lecture. The evaluation is based on a report based on dedicated themes, there is no exam.
A Masters IB implementation with international students.
The course is 5 credits, totally 135 hours of student work. This covers all the lectures and assignments during the course, based on average estimate for student time consumption.
The course focuses on providing the fundamentals of accounting, specially financial accounting and its elements. The themes by sessions are introduced during the first lecture.
English
07.09.2022 - 31.07.2023
13.06.2022 - 19.06.2022
60 cr
AVOINAMK
0 - 1
Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management
0-5
Master of Business Administration, EQF 7
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachlor of Engineering (BE) or a comparable degree, an accepted development work and an interview
It is possible for students to have their prior competence recognised. Will be negotiated with responsible teachers
Completion of Master's Degree in International Business Management curriculum studies and achievement of related competence objectives.
The degree is a Master's Degree -level professional higher education degree.
The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and other competences.
The Master's Degree Programme is 90 credits with emphasis on studies required to develop and manage international operations. The development work is 30 credits including research seminars and supported by methodological studies.
Studies provide students with contemporay skills and tools to lead and administrate demanding international projects in Finland or abroad.
The compulsory studies include global economics and change management, strategic project management, project leadership, international marketing, financing and cash flow management, intercultural communication, as well as operations management and advanced business simulation games.
The elective studies include marketing and market analysis, information and communication technologies, international trade and contracts as well as sales and negotiating skills.
The graduates will qualify for leading positions in international trade and commerce in multicultural environments
The degree provides the students a path to continue post-graduate studies in other universities
All courses are graded from 1 (passed) to 5 (excellent)
The study time is 1,5 years
The classroom teaching is scheduled once or twice a month on Thursday from 4:30 pm to evening and on Friday from morning to afternoon.
It contains lectures, team work, individual readings, presentations, online work and a study trip
The degree programme will be continuously developed based on the feedback from the students, employers and the Supervisory Board