The module advances the following competences: communication, teamwork and negotiations in cross-cultural and virtual environments. Moreover, the module advances ability to do business with global mindset and manage some legal aspects of international business law.

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

Cross-cultural communication
Cross-cultural team creation and leadership
Cross-cultural negotiations
Virtual working methods cross borders
International business law & international legal organisations

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 From request for quotation to delivery BUS3PO313. In case you plan to take only either one of these two course, please contact one of the teacher 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 communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. His/her contribution in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team is rather limited. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods only when aided by other students and supervisors. S/he has limited knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on limited level.

Grade 3
The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. S/he contributes actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods to some extent. S/he has good knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on good level.

Grade 5
The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams excellently. S/he contributes very actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize a number of virtual working methods professionally. S/he has excellent knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules fluently and on professional level.