Mind the Gap in International Business

Mind the Gap in International Business, 10 cr - BUS3PO314

Upcoming implementations

Mind the Gap in International Business BUS3PO314-3003 23.08.2021-17.12.2021 10 op (PO5, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Inquiry learning
Peer-to-peer learning
Tutorials, lectures and workshops
Company visits
International projects
Independent study and teamwork

Learning material and recommended literature

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.

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Working life connections

Company visits and guest lecturers and workshops from different companies and organisations.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam on law 7.12.2020
Re-exam 16.12.

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Possibility to work in international teams. Guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities. International learning materials.

Timing

23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

Learning assignments

Projects: Project 50 % “New normal during and after COVID-19: The impact on international business relationships” Role game of business negotiation 20 % Law assignments

Content scheduling

Follow the timetable on Tuudo and Moodle
Groups
- PO5
- LP5KV
- EXCH
- CONTACT
Teachers

Kirsi Ola, Anette Kairikko, Katri Heikkinen

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Individual assignments
Teamwork assignments
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Exam on law

Project 50 % “New normal during and after COVID-19: The impact on international business relationships”
- analyze the impact of COVID-19 on international business behavior 50 %
- online webinar 50 %

Role game 20 %
- contract 75 %
- report 25 %

International business law 30 % (assignments and exam)

Degree Programmes

LIIPO Liiketalouden koulutusohjelma

R&D proportion

10 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

No past implementations yet.

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.