The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum and advances the following competences: e.g., understanding of operational environment (e.g. stakeholders and networks), applying business law and regulations to common situations, value chain understanding, understanding basic functions of macroeconomics and global mindset. There are also other parallel implementations of this module with the same objectives yet with a different industry specific focus.

Analysis of the operational environment (1st and 2nd semester)
Basics of macro and microeconomics (1st and 2nd semester)
Legal environment (2nd semester)
Digital environment (1st and 2nd semester)
Core actors, organisations and networks operating in local, domestic and international markets (1st and 2nd semester)

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Inquiry learning
Project work
Case studies
Role play
Peer-to-peer learning
Tutorials
Debates
Study tours and company visits
Lectures and workshops
Independent study and teamwork
The assessment of one’s own learning

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

The module has no prerequisites. This module is linked with all the level 1 modules of the Campus 2017 curriculum. This module, offered in Semester 1, is part 1 of the upcoming module, offered in Semester 2, with the similar name. The module contents will be implemented through semester projects.

The student has some understanding of the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he uses only a few sources and needs assistance to find relevant information. S/he finds it challenging to analyse the operational environment. S/he is able to choose and use some research and development methods as well as digital tools when aided and guided by others. S/he can identify a few stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student finds it challenging to work in an international team and/or global context. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation with a minimal input. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when s/he is aided by other students and the supervisors.

The student understands and is able to define the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he is able to search for relevant sources and use them independently. S/he is able to analyse the operational environment by choosing and using research and development methods as well as digital tools. S/he can identify and analyse the core stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student is able to work in an international team and/or global context. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation independently and makes use of the advise available. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

The student understands and is able to define the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he is able to search for relevant information actively and independently from versatile sources. The student is able to assess the reliability of the sources and use them with skill. S/he is able to analyse the operational environment by choosing and using relevant research and development methods as well as digital tools. S/he can identify and analyse the core stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student works extraordinary well in an international team and/or global context. The student participates proactively and with goal-orientation in the project planning, implementation and evaluation. The student is able to operate proactively with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The assessment methods are defined in the implementation plans. The assessment methods may include:

Individual assignments
Project output
Exams
Peer assessment
Self-assessment
Commissioners’ 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.