The module advances the following competences: increasing understanding of import and export logistics, analysing global sales and procurement processes in the digital environments and applying the acquired knowledge in decision-making.

Specific information on the learning objectives can be found in the grading criteria.

Sales and procurement processes globally
- terms and conditions and required documents
- export and import logistics
- technological and sustainability issues in global sales and procurement processes
- risk and supply chain management in global sales and procurement processes

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, international project work, independent study and exams.

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 of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.­­­­­

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
Exercises, tests
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

This course is studied closely together with the course Mind the Gap in International Business BUS3PO314. In case you plan to take only either one of these two courses, please contact one of the teachers to discuss this possibility.

The module is a part of advanced studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

Grade 1
The student finds it challenging to understand global sales and procurement processes. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is rather limited. S/he is able to conduct an import/export case only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors. S/he is able to acquire relevant knowledge of technological and sustainability issues in global sales and procurement processes and apply it in the decision-making processes and remembers mostly to take notice of the relevant legal framework.

Grade 3
The student understands global sales and procurement processes. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is rather accurate. S/he is able to conduct an import/export case. S/he is able to acquire relevant knowledge of technological and sustainability issues in global sales and procurement processes and apply it in the decision-making processes and remembers mostly to take notice of the relevant legal framework.

Grade 5
The student understands global sales and procurement processes excellently. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is very accurate. S/he is able to conduct an import/export case at an advanced level. S/he is able to acquire very relevant knowledge of technological and sustainability issues in global sales and procurement processes and apply it outstandingly in the decision-making processes and takes notice of the relevant legal framework on a professional level.