Asian Areal Studies 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

The module advances the following competences: e.g., communication, cultural awareness, customer understanding and global business mindset.

Contents

Economy, geopolitics, culture and leadership in Asia
Doing business in Asia: Business culture and etiquette in Asia

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

The module is a part of the professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The module advances the following competences: e.g., communication, cultural awareness, customer understanding and global business mindset. The module can be taken as 5cr+5cr module. The first part (5 cr) gives an overall understanding of the Asian markets and business culture, the second part (5 cr) part consists of product planning and marketing for the Asian markets.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching, including:
Inquiry learning
Peer learning
Lectures
Individual assignments
Team assignments
Possible company visits and guest lecturers
Assessment of one's own learning

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method "Work&Study" according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student's work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student has a very basic understanding of the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has some understanding of the business culture and its context. S/he has challenges with communicating and networking with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are minimal. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and supervisors.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student is able to understand the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has an idea of the business culture and its context. S/he is able to communicate and network with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are rather good. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student has an advanced understanding of the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has a comprehensive idea of the business culture and its context. S/he is able to communicate and network on a professional level with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are excellent. The student displays a culturally aware business-oriented approach towards Asia and is able to lead teamwork.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Learning materials

Books on the content topics
E-books and online articles
Online tutorials
Companies’ web-portals
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

Further information

Teacher: Annika Konttinen

Assessment is based on activities and deliverables:
Classroom activities
Individual assignments
Teamwork
Final deliverables
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
The self-assessment of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected via an electronic form.