Business OperationsLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student gets a solid understanding of different kind of businesses and their functions, structures and ways of operations. Students also learn to analyze, present and report the business of a selected case company.

Contents

Topics to be covered in the course include the following:

Company foundation and key principles
Business environments and boundaries of business organisation
Value adding, business functions and operations and related analysis methods
Entrepreneurship and company growth
Financial perspective on managing companies
Case company and industry analysis

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No prerequisites

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Lectures, visitor lectures, videos on topical subjects, individual assignments, business case study project in groups, exam.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Has a basic knowledge of the principles of business environments and running business companies. Is interested in identifying and analysing market and competition, company structures, business operations and financial performance of companies. Possesses a rudimentary understanding of the business analysis methods and knows how to apply the methods and concepts learned during the course in practice. Is passable in presenting the company analysis reports as well as in explaining the business concepts. Has a basic knowledge of the business processes.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Has a good knowledge of the principles of business environments and running business companies. Is motivated in identifying and analysing market and competition, company structures, business operations and financial performance of companies. Possesses an eligible understanding of the business analysis methods and is enough skilful in applying the methods and concepts learned during the course in practice. Is fluent in presenting the company analysis reports as well as in explaining the business concepts. Has a basic knowledge of the business processes.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Has a very good knowledge of the principles of business environments and running business companies. Is highly motivated in identifying and analysing market and competition, company structures, business operations and financial performance of companies. Possesses a solid understanding of the business analysis methods and is very skilful in applying the methods and concepts learned during the course in practice. Is highly fluent in presenting the company analysis reports as well as in explaining the business concepts. Has a good knowledge of the business processes.

Learning materials

Lectures slides, topical articles, annual reports,

Further information

Grade of the course based on exam, assignments and active participation on course