Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     Basics of AI BIG8TN001-3015 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to:
  
  * understand what is AI and how it can affect business
  * recognize opportunities of AI in different domains
  * is able to analyze and visualize data
  * knows the basic statistical methods used in data analysis
  * knows how to use software to perform data analysis
  * knows how to apply some basic methods used in AI
  * knows trends in AI
  * can recognize ethical challenges related to applying AI in business

  Contents

  * definition of AI and basic concepts related to it
  * business cases where AI is used
  * methods and software for data analysis and visualization
  * basics of statistical data analysis methods
  * application of AI methods in a project work
  * recent trends in AI
  * ethical issues in AI

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  Teachers

  Darren Trofimczuk

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB3
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Customer Experience and Sales YHT1PE013-3001 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Knows how to define sales processes as well as basic concepts
  - Knows how to identify customer needs and customer experience development targets
  - Knows how to describe the different stages of a sales encounter and can sell his/her ideas to others
  - Knows how to operate in a service-oriented manner and provide solutions to customer needs to achieve sales goals
  - Is able to evaluate the factors influencing the customer experience, also from the point of view of ethics and sustainability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Can define sales-related concepts and processes and name sales-related goals. Identifies internal and external customers. Can describe the stages of a sales encounter and the factors that affect the customer experience.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Can formulate goals related to sales and customer encounters. Can collect information related to the customer experience from various data sources and channels. Understands the importance of long-term and profitable customer relationships in business. Can act in a service-oriented and customer-oriented manner in a sales situation. Can also evaluate the factors influencing the customer experience from the perspective of sustainable development. Can present his/her own ideas.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Can evaluate sales and customer interaction goals. Can analyse customer needs to develop customer experience. Can act purposefully in a sales situation and produce versatile solutions to customers’ needs. Can also evaluate the factors influencing the customer experience from the perspectives of ethics and sustainable development. Can present his/her own solutions professionally.

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  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB2
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Customer Insight and Marketing YHT1PE012-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Can define basic concepts and processes of marketing
  - Can describe customer orientation, brand and service promises
  - Knows how to utilise different sources and channels to find information that supports customer understanding
  - Can describe client needs and customer paths
  - Knows how to recognise competitive means of marketing and can apply them in a responsible sustainable manner.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knows the basic concepts, processes and the main goals of marketing. Understands the importance of customer focus in operations. Can describe the competitive means and customer needs in marketing. Can name sources and channels from which customer related information is available.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Can formulate marketing goals and understands the importance of brand and service promise. Can compare competitive means of marketing and understands their connection to marketing and sales goals. Understands the principles of sustainable development in marketing and sales. Can collect information that supports customer understanding from various sources. Can develop solutions to customer needs and communicate his or her own ideas.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Can justify the advantages and challenges of different means of competition and apply them to achieve marketing and sales goals. Is able to analyse the implementation of the principles of sustainable development in marketing. The student is able to analyse customer needs and use marketing measures to develop added value for the customer and to communicate his/her own solutions professionally.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Online and contact teaching
  Lectures and workshops
  Independent study and teamwork
  The assessment of one’s own learning
  Reading Circle
  Inquiry based Learning/ Project work

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Books on the content topics
  E-books and online articles
  Companies’ web-portals
  Industry related reports and statistics
  Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
  Social networking tools

  Teachers

  Jemina Kinnari

  Working life connections

  When applicable company visits, guest lecturers and workshops in cooperation with different companies and organisations. Commissions from industry partners.

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Possibility to work with international team and international lectures. Guest lecturers from international organisations and partner universities. International learning materials.

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Learning assignments

  Individual assignment
  Group work

  Content scheduling

  tuesdays 12-13.45 and fridays 12-13.45

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB1

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Grade 1
  Knows the basic concepts, processes and the main goals of marketing. Understands the importance of customer focus in operations. Can describe the competitive means and customer needs in marketing. Can name sources and channels from which customer related information is available.
  Grade 3
  Can formulate marketing goals and understand the importance of brand and service promise. Can compare competitive means of marketing and understands their connection to marketing and sales goals. Understands the principles of sustainable development in marketing and sales. Can collect information that supports customer understanding from various sources. Can develop solutions to customer needs and communicate his or her own ideas.
  Grade 5
  Can justify the advantages and challenges of different means of competition and apply them to achieve marketing and sales goals. Is able to analyse the implementation of the principles of sustainable development in marketing. The student is able to analyse customer needs and use marketing measures to develop added value for the customer and to communicate his/her own solutions professionally.

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Data Driven Business Development BUS2IB101-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (IB3, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student can:
  • read, compile and analyze relevant reports for basic business decision making
  • read basic company reports
  • perform basic calculations for analysis and planning purposes
  • form a picture of a business and the situation it is in, based on financial (and other reports)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the importance of data and reporting in business decision making. S/he can perform basic calculations for business planning purposes. S/he can present business (project) events based on reports created through gathered data.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is capable of planning business operations with the help of relevant reports. S/he can apply calculations in planning and analyze given reports further, based on the current needs. S/he displays good skills in creating comprehensive reports out of large amount of data and various
  reports.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has the ability to extract relevant data from a larger pool, turn the raw data into more comprehensible reports, decide which calculations need to be made for the sake of further analysis, perform the necessary and well motivated calculations and finally, use the results in
  presenting what has happened, why it has happened, what is to expect and what could and should be done and based on the data, what other scenarios are likely or at least plausible (and how to prepare for those events).

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  Teachers

  Kalle Räihä

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 27.08.2021

  Groups

  • IB3
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Digital Marketing SAL2IB102-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (IB3, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student can:
  • Plan and implement a digital marketing campaign
  • Make use of branding tools
  • Understand how to impact the customer experience

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student can name the theories, methods and specific terminology of the field. S/he is able to conduct research, collect, analyse and visualise data when aided by others. The student has a basic knowledge of branding tools. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is able to make use of and discuss most concepts in digital marketing. The student is able to design and implement a digital marketing campaign with impact on the customer experience. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is rather accurate. S/he is able to conduct research, collect, analyse and visualise data. The student can use a few branding tools. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student is able to professionally make use of and discuss concepts in digital marketing The student is able to design and implement a professional digital marketing campaign with measurable impact on the customer experience. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is very accurate. S/he is able to conduct a comprehensive research; collect, analyse and visualise data in a professional way. The student can use innovative branding tools. The student is self driven and contributes to the learning of others

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  Teachers

  Maria Vickholm

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Groups

  • IB3
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Entrepreneurship and Business Operations YHT1PE008-3002 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Knows how to act with entrepreneurial mindset, both alone and with others.
  - Knows how to recognize and assess different business opportunities and models.
  - Knows and understands entrepreneurship from individual, organizational and societal perspectives.
  - Knows how to identify different ways of starting and running a business taking into consideration new opportunities generated by sustainable development (e.g. Circular economy)
  - Knows how to identify the main business networks and their importance to oneself and to the organisation. .

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Is able to work both independently and in collaboration with team members. Takes responsiblity of one’s tasks and actions. Can describe different forms of business models and entrepreneurship from different perspecives. Knows the basic principles of corporate responsbility.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Is able to assess one’s own possibilities to be an entrepreneur. Understands the duties and responsibilities associated with different business formats. Is able to create networks and interest groups for the future. Knows the connection between business and sustainable development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Is able to assess the barriers and enablers for entrepreneurship. Can analyze and assess business opportunities. Is able to plan business operations for a startup firm.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Inquiry learning
  Online lecturing
  Class lecturing
  Guest Lecturing
  Readings & Workshops

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Scarborough,N. 2011. Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. 2010. Business Model Generation.
  Osterwalder, A., Pigneur, Y., Bernarda, G. & Smith, A. 2014. Value Proposition Design
  Bovée, C. & Thill,J. Business in Action any edition

  Teachers

  Thomas Sundman, Evariste Habiyakare

  Working life connections

  Guest lecturer from real companies
  Business ideas should come from real business environment

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No written exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Expected participants from different nationalities
  Different international experiences
  Business ideas include starting businesses involving foreign markets as well
  Business idea may be about developing services for foreign customers such as tourists or foreign users

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Learning assignments

  There are several assignments and deliverables. These assignments may be completed in teams of max 4 students. Assignments are related to creating a business plan and instructions will be described in Moodle.

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  Schedule will be communicated later

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB2
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  Students may acquire credits through demonstration of their previous competences or other independent work.
  This should be agreed with the responsible teacher

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Several factors will be assessed:
  Market analysis
  Business idea (new, innovative, creative, well-motivated value proposition)
  Feasibility (realistic, backed up by statistics, well-defined target group)
  Visual impression (presentation, materials, outfits)
  Presentation and communication (logical, selling, interactive, fluent, stage presence)
  Profitability (financial calculations, understanding the importance of profitability)
  Participation and activity

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Global Opportunities for Growth OPE2IB202-3001 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  • Can define internatinalisation as a process and list the possible challenges and opportunities in the process
  • Can name and define international markets entry modes and strategies
  • Has a good understanding of digital growth strategies and internationalization of ventures.
  • Can identify, collect and analyse data for market entry decisions for a given enterprise

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student can name and define the most common international market entry modes. With support, the student is able to acquire and make use of relevant information supporting market entry decisions. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is on a basic level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is able to recognize international opportunities. The student is able to acquire and make use of relevant information supporting market entry decisions. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is rather accurate.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student shows professional command of recognizing international opportunities. The student is able to skillfully acquire and make use of relevant information supporting market entry decisions. His/her use of theory, methods and specific terminology is excellent.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Inquiry learning
  Peer-to-peer learning
  Lectures, guest lectures and workshops
  Case studies and reading circles
  Independent studying and teamwork

  Learning material and recommended literature

  List of reading (books, articles, web sites etc..) will be provided in the lectures
  Hollensen, S. (2017) Global Marketing. Pearson. Seventh edition

  Teachers

  Katri Heikkinen, Anette Kairikko

  Working life connections

  Guest lecturers

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Oral exam 27.4
  2 re-exams 11.5 & 16.5

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

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

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Learning assignments

  Oral exam: preparation, discussions, self and peer assessment
  Case studies + reading circles

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  Please check the weekly schedule for contents from the course page

  Groups

  • IB4
  • CONTACT

  Alternative learning methods

  Please contact the supervisor

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Reading circles/case studies + class activity: 40%
  o Each reading circle is 10% from the overall grade. The reading circle grade consist of notes submitted prior to the session (one day before) and attendance and activity during the reading circle.
  o The class activity is measured through the attendance, activity during classes, guest lectures and workshops. The class activity may have an impact on the reading circle grade by +/- 1 grade.
  
  Oral exam: 60 %
  o The oral exam consists of independent learning to find the answers for the exam questions, submitting the notes prior to the exam (two days before, no entry to the exam without prior preparation), attending the exam and self and peer assessment.
  
  Pls note! The student needs to pass both entities: RC and exam.

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Growth and Internationalization: Project Work OPE2IB203-3001 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  • Can collect data and analyse them for supporting ventures in their intentions to grow through market expansion.
  • Shows in practice ability to identify market opportunities,
  • Demonstrates ability to analyze growth potential new international markets to support decision making
  • Can identify the required resources and networks, and apply gained knowledge to create a market entry plan.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  With support, s/he is able to contribute to an analysis on market opportunities and foreign market entry plan. S/he does not justify the suggestions and recommendations. The student is able to utilize networks and communicate with foreign markets only when the task and instructions
  are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  S/he is able to contribute to an analysis on market opportunities and a foreign market entry plan. She has some suggestions and recommendations, which are justified. The student shows initiative to utilize networks and communicate with foreign markets. S/he shows ability to communicate when the task and instructions are given.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  S/he is able contribute significantly to an analysis on market opportunities and a foreign market entry plan. S/he is able to create well justified suggestions and recommendations. S/he has an innovative approach to connect and utilize networks abroad. S/he shows ability to communicate
  successfully in the foreign markets.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Project work with businesses
  Inquiry learning
  Peer-to-peer learning
  Online tutorials and workshops
  Independent studying
  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

  Teachers

  Katri Heikkinen, Anette Kairikko

  Working life connections

  Guest lecturers
  Project for a company

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

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

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Learning assignments

  •Project report
  •Project presentation for the companies
  •Project process - Acquiring the commissioner, briefing session, communication with the commissioner, consultations, submission of the project subtasks.

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  Please check the weekly schedule for contents from the course page

  Groups

  • IB4
  • CONTACT

  Alternative learning methods

  Please contact the supervisors

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  •Project report: 35 %
  •Project presentation for the companies: 30 %
  •Project process: 35 %
  Acquiring the commissioner, briefing session, communication with the commissioner, consultations, submission of the project subtasks.

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     ICT Key Competencies YHT1PE003-3002 30.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (ONLINE, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Knows how to describe basic principles of information technology solutions
  - Knows how to use office software to work and study more effectively.
  - Knows how to follow the procedures for data security and data protection when saving and sharing information.
  - Knows how to properly use up-to-date communication tools with an understanding of the specific characteristics of each.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knows how to create, modify and save files with office information tools. Knows how to share files with different licenses to individuals and groups. Has command of the basic principles of data security and data protection.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knows how to use office information tools independently for the completion of work tasks in a timely manner. Knows how to handle information securely with regard to data protection. Knows the basic principles of systems and web applications.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knows how to use tools for practical applications at work. Is aware of the risks in the online environment and knows how to protect files and folders. Knows the basic principles of systems and soutions.

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  Teachers

  Hanna Mäenpää

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Groups

  • ONLINE
  • IB1

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Innovating and Internationalizing Services OPE2IB201-3001 28.03.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level,the student:
  • Knows lean development of new services and business models for global markets,
  • Has a good understanding of digital growth strategies and internationalization of ventures.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the basics of lean and parallel development of service, venture and new markets. His/her understanding of innovation opportunities is limited. The student shows some resilience in uncertain conditions while collaborating with startups.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student demonstrates good knowledge of lean and parallel development of service, venture and new markets. His/her understanding of innovation opportunities is at good level. The student shows resilience in uncertain conditions while collaborating with startups.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student demonstrates advanced knowledge of lean and parallel development of service, venture and new markets. His/her understanding of innovation opportunities is at excellent level. The student shows very good resilience in uncertain conditions while collaborating with startups.

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  Teachers

  Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  28.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Enrollment

  06.09.2021 - 07.09.2021

  Groups

  • IB4
  • VIRTUAL

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     International Business Environment OPE2IB101-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student can demonstrate:
  • The awareness about the importance of international business environment how it affects businesses
  • The ability to analyse the business environment and its possible impact on a specific business
  • The ability to analyze global trends, which affect businesses’ possibilities to evolve
  • The ability to identify events and trends on both macro and micro levels of economy
  • The ability to use and combine information about the business environment, for the sake of improved planning and business development.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the importance and impacts of international business environment. S/he can name and define the key components of macro and micro economic issues and trends. S/he can define external, global factors influencing a company’s decision making processes.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is capable of analyzing the international business environment, stakeholders in the environment and the impacts of them for a case organisation. S/he can connect the global and local trends into the business development needs of a given company. S/he is able suggest topics arising from the studies of the external environment to be considered in the planning of business operations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has the ability to analyse international business environment and identify upcoming trends and even weak signals, which may be of importance for a given company. S/he can extract insights from relevant data and use the insights for the benefit of a company’s development needs.
  
  S/he can identify the opportunities and challenges in the environment, which need to be taken into consideration upon planning new operations, as well as suggest useful solutions to potential problems.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Creation of the awareness about the importance of international business environment how it affects businesses. Tools to analyze the business environment and to measure possible impact on a specific business. Acquisition of the ability to analyze global trends, which affect businesses’ possibilities to evolve. Identify events and trends on both macro and micro levels of economy. The ability to use and combine information about the business environment, for the sake of improved planning and business development. This course will be taught mostly online. Students will get some individual and team assignments.
  Inquiry learning will be used.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Student will use some PPT prepared by the teacher. In addition material from the International Chamber of commerce and books will be used.
  A list of these books will be provided later.

  Teachers

  Evariste Habiyakare

  Working life connections

  Assignments are connected to import and export processes. Student will make country analysis and will plan either export or import of chosen product to/ or from a chosen destination.
  They will search information as in real world.

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Participants will produce a final report and will make a final presentation. No separate written exam will be given

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The class is international in nature. International participants from different countries.
  International study material and international guest lectures

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Learning assignments

  Assignments consist of both individual and team assignment
  The main team assignment consists of making either an export or an import plan.
  This assignment is divided into five interrelated parts which will be completed every two weeks.
  At the end all the parts will be put in one consolidated final report.
  Each team will prepare a powerful final presentation

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 27.08.2021

  Content scheduling

  Course starts in September 2021 and will end on 17.12.2021
  
  Classes are scheduled to take place every Friday 08:30 -11:30

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB3
  • IB1
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  Recognition of prior learning and experiences may be considered. Student may demonstrate own capabilities in international businesses.

  Mode of delivery

  20% Contact teaching, 80% Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  1. The student knows the importance and impacts of international business environment. S/he can name and define the key components of macro and micro-economic issues and trends. S/he can define external, global factors influencing a company’s decision-making processes.
  3. The student is capable of analyzing the international business environment, stakeholders in the environment and the impacts of them for a case organization. S/he can connect the global and local trends into the business development needs of a given company. S/he is able suggest topics arising from the studies of the external environment to be considered in the planning of business operations.
  5. The student has the ability to analyze international business environment and identify upcoming trends and even weak signals, which may be of importance for a given company. S/he can extract insights from relevant data and use the insights for the benefit of a company’s development needs. S/he can identify the opportunities and challenges in the environment, which need to be taken into consideration upon planning new operations, as well as suggest useful solutions to potential problems.

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Virtual proportion

  4 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     International Business Regulations and Law OPE2IB204-3001 21.03.2022-25.03.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  • Understands the main legal framework and sources of in ternational business law
  • Is familiar with the core legal content applicable to international trade and related documentation
  • Is able to communicate with correct legal terminology in international trade transactions
  • Is able to identify, understand and apply basic legal contractual terms in practical situations

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

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

  Contents

  • Introduction to different legal systems
  • Legal framework and sources of international business law
  • Basic legal principles and legislative framework of the European Union
  • Core content of commercial and contract law relating to international trade
  • International contracts and trade
  • Conflict of laws and jurisdiction
  • Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to identify main elements of the legal framework and sources of international business law and has basic knowledge on the core features thereof. S/he can identify main terminology and contractual terms used in international business transactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has an understanding on the legal framework and sources of international business law. S/he furthermore understands the relevant legal effects of rules regulating international business. S/he can apply most of the gained knowledge and legal terminology in practical situations, and is relatively independently able to assess the contents of essential contractual terms for typical situations in international business trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has a good understanding on the legal framework and sources of international business law. S/he furthermore has a more in-depth knowledge of the concepts and principles of international law and is capable of independently analyzing the legal effects of rules regulating international business. S/he can apply the gained knowledge and legal terminology in practical situations, and is independently able to assess and draft essential contractual terms for typical situations in international business trade.

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  Teachers

  Pia Vapaavuori

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam 4.4.2022; re-exam 11.4.2022

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  EU and international legislation

  Timing

  21.03.2022 - 25.03.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  14.2.2022 – 15.4.2022:
  Online (zoom) teaching and individual and group work during week 12 (intensive week) Monday-Friday 10-15.
  Individual extensive Pre-Assignment completed between 14.2.-14.3.2022
  Online instructions (zoom) for Pre-Assignment on 14.2.2022 at 17.00-18.00
  Exam 4.4.2022; re-exam 11.4.2022
  
  Study Platforms:
  Moodle
  Zoom

  Groups

  • IB4
  • PO8
  • CAMPUS22K
  • INTENSIVE
  • ONLINE
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Introduction to Financial Administration YHT1PE014-3001 30.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Knows how to calculate key financial ratios like like simple and compound interest calculations.
  - Knows the basics of cost-volume-profit analysis
  - Knows how to calculate key figures based on the financial information of a company and how to interpret them
  - Knows how to analyze the income statement, balance sheet and cost structure, and understands their cause-effect relationships

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Is able to describe cost and profitability concepts and categories. Is able to perform calculations related to company finances, such as interest calculations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Is able to describe the core principles of management and financial accounting. Is able to describe the effects of business transactions on the company’s income statement, balance sheet and profitability. Is able to independently calculate the key figures of the income statement and balance sheet.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Is able to analyze and interpret the income statement and balance sheet as well as key figures based on them. Is able to make decisions based on financial information as well as combine theoretical and practical information.

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  Teachers

  Kalle Räihä

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB1

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Keys to Studies and Career YHT1PE017-3001 30.08.2021-17.12.2021  1 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - can make choices based on their values
  - promote their own well-being, time management skills and maintain their motivation in a changing environment
  - understand the importance of emotions, beliefs, and executive skills in achieving goals
  - identify their personal and professional strengths and describe and evaluate them in studies and at workplace
  - identify their own skills and make their skills visible
  - monitor global trends at work place
  - can network and is aware of entrepreneurship and job opportunities in their field and is able to develop their job seeking skills
  - recognises the structure of education / degree, learning methods and rules of the game used in Haaga-Helia, as well as the possibilities for internationalisation
  - plan and monitor the progress of their own studies in accordance with the goals
  - identify and develop their own learning skills and analyse their learning.

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  Teachers

  Mari Austin

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB1

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 1 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Leading Human Resources in International Business LEA2IB101-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (IB3, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student can demonstrate:
  • Identify the HRM processes and explain their functions
  • practice self management and leadership,
  • understand dynamics of effective teamwork and leadership principles and practice them,
  • use appropriate problem and conflict resolving techniques in teamwork,
  • advance his/her team to effective performance and utilize the opportunities,
  • represent his/her team and organisation professionally and develop networks,
  • take appropriate roles (leader/follower) flexibly to advance team effectiveness

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student can name different HRM processes and explain their functions. S/he demonstrates a moderate level of understanding dynamics of teamwork and leadership and practicing them, S/he has some commitment to teamwork and contribution to outcomes, with some level of self and team leadership skills.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student demonstrates a clear understanding of the relevant theories and practicing of effective teamwork and leadership. S/he has good level of analysis and understanding of situational factors in effective team leadership and their impact on organisations. S/he demonstrates good understanding of different roles in teamwork and practicing these roles appropriately and actively. Student has the recognition of team strengths and weaknesses of the team and having solution oriented approach to challenges.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student has excellent understanding of the theories and practicing of effective teamwork and leadership. S/he demonstrates an excellent level of analysis and understanding of situational factors in effective team leadership and their impact on organisations. S/he performs excellent ability to take different roles in teamwork to advance goal achievement with a consideration to both organizational and individual goals. S/he encourages and supports creativity and development of team members in a perfect balance. S/he is able to inspire and motivate team members to reach the common goals

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  Teachers

  Marika Alhonen

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Groups

  • IB3
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Managing Global Value Chains BUS2IB201-3001 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student can:
  • Recognize and understand global value chains,
  • Annalyse foreign markets and apply the acquired knowledge in the decision making.
  • Demonstrate good knowledge on export and import processes and central concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student has a moderate level of understanding of global value chains and recognition of central concepts in international trade. S/he is able to execute an export/import case when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student has a clear understanding of global value chains and s/he recognizes the central concepts in international trade. S/he has a good level of ability to execute an export/import case with other students and the supervisors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student has an excellent level of understanding of global value chains and, high level of recognition of central concepts in international trade. S/he displays excellent ability to execute an export/import case proactively and independently.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  - Tutorials and coaching
  - Lectures and workshops
  - Independent study and teamwork
  - Inquiry learning and real life project
  Upon completion of the course or after attaining equivalent competence level, the student is able to
  • Understand and describe global value chains as a strategic tool for international business operations
  • Recognize and understand global value chains for different industries
  • Analyze foreign markets and to apply the acquired knowledge in the decision making
  • Apply value chain theories into practical contexts
  • Demonstrate good knowledge on export and import processes and logistic processed
  • Compare value chain-related sources and models at an advanced level
  • Combine value chain theories and the student’s own ideas to formulate new models

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Hult Gloss Frayer: Global Supply Chain Management: Leveraging Provcess, measurements, tools for strategic Corporate advantage. Mc Graw Hill Education

  Teachers

  Evariste Habiyakare

  Working life connections

  Real Life project concerning planning a value chain for a finish company wishing to start importing and distributing some products from China.

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No written Exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Possible guest lecturers from international companies. International learning materials. Participants with international background
  - The concept of value chain and globalization
  - International business environment and value chain
  - Product and Operation Management POM
  - Planning international product sourcing
  - International Logistic and procurement processes
  - Design and Integration of Global Services
  - Global Services (GS) and Global Delivery Network (GDN)
  - Centralized Solution and Support Centers (CSSC)
  - Managing Global Solutions Centers (GSC)
  - Managing and Evaluation of Value Chains

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Learning assignments

  - Reading assignments
  - Value chain planning for real business
  - Project results and development plan

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  Every THU 12:15-15:30
  
  Starting 19.01.2022 and ending 20.05.2022

  Groups

  • IB4
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  Alternative methods may be discussed with the teacher

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  - Assessment of Individual assignment 30%
  - Assessment of participation and activity 15%
  - Self and peer assessment 5%
  - Assessment of project in team 50%

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Marketing and Sales in a Digital World: Project Work SAL2IB103-3001 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (IB3, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Maria Vickholm, Darren Trofimczuk, Marika Alhonen

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Enrollment

  14.06.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Groups

  • IB3
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Orientation to Thesis INS2IB201-3001 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (IB4, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Eva Holmberg

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Groups

  • IB4
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Professional Communication YHT1PE001-3003 17.01.2022-18.03.2022  5 cr  (IB2, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Knows how to communicate responsibly orally and in writing, with regard to the goals and the target group
  - Knows how to make use of different communication methods, channels and platforms
  - Knows how to identify one’s own competence level and how to market one’s own competencies convincingly
  - Knows how to interact and listen to others in addition to giving and receiving feedback

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  1: Can communicate appropriately orally and in writing according to the situation. Knows different communication channels and platforms.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  3: Knows how to produce communication content that fulfills task requirements with regard to the target group. Knows how to use communication channels and platforms. Can identify one’s own strengths and areas for development in interpersonal communication situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5: Knows how to produce purposeful content in grammatically correct and stylistically appropriate language in English. Is able to use multiple communication channels and platforms in various ways. Knows how to assertively communicate in demanding presentation and communication settings.

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  Teachers

  Anna Vähäsalo

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 18.03.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 21.01.2022

  Groups

  • IB2
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Professional English YHT1PE015-3001 30.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere the student
  - Can describe themselves and their competence in a positive, sales-oriented way in English.
  - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and is able to learn more independently.
  - Can present an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English.
  - Can speak English in typical work-related situations in their field.
  - Knows principles of multicultural communication and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles.
  - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.
  
  The CEFR level of the course is B2.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in a limited manner. Knows some of the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more. Can present the basic key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English. Can speak English in some of the typical work-related situations in their field. Knows principles of multicultural communication at a basic level and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles to some extent. Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. Limited language competence has an effect on reaching goals; the language skills are enough to manage simple situations but lead to misunderstandings at times. The student has been active in their studies to some extent and followed instructions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in English. Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more. Can present the key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English without preparing in advance. Can speak English in most of the typical work-related situations in their field. Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can usually adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles. Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. The language competence makes reaching their goals challenging at times but is adequate for most situations and possible misunderstandings can be cleared. The student has been quite active in their studies and has followed given instructions most of the time.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student knows how to describe themselves and their competence in a versatile and skillful manner in English. Knows the central terminology of their field in English very well and knows how to learn more. Can present an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English in a versatile and sophisticated manner. Can speak English in work-related situations in their field fluently. Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can adapt their communication in work-related situations fluently according to those principles. Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. The student has been active in their studies and has followed given instructions consistently.

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  Teachers

  Olav Vidjeskog

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB1

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Teamwork and Project Management YHT1PE005-3002 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
  - Is target-oriented and knows how to work responsibly and ethically in diverse teams.
  - Knows how to develop teamwork.
  - Knows how to work in a project.
  - Knows how to use best practices in project management.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Is able to describe the concepts of team dynamics and especially responsbility in teamwork. Can describe different methds for project work and implement project tasks.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Is able to work in a responsible way in a team. Knows how to give and receive both team and peer feedback and assess one’s own performance. Knows how to set goals and act in a project as agreed. Knows how to use project mangement tools in one’s tasks.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knows how to assess the issues of ethics, accountability and effectiveness in teamwork. Knows how analyse actions of a team and to develop one’s own performance on the basis of feedback. Is able to work in a project responsibly towards goals and applying the selected working methods and assess the implementation of a project

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  Teachers

  Darren Trofimczuk

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB2
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Welcome to Finland 1 FIN1PO101-3010 23.08.2021-17.12.2021  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  This module offers an introduction to the Finnish language and society. The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. It will give a student basic communicative skills in the Finnish language (level A1). The module will also increase cultural awareness and knowledge of Finnish study and business styles. Upon completion of the course, the student starts the integration to the Finnish society and is able to understand Finnish working life, history and culture on basic level. Also the Finnish lifestyle, customs and manners will become familiar.  

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites for Welcome to Finland 1. Welcome to Finland 2 is linked with the module 1.

  Contents

  • Finland in a nutshell: geography, Finnish cities, towns and regions (1st semester)
  • Finns and the Finnish language: origins and the present time (1st semester)
  • Porvoo tour and museum visits (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish lifestyle and manners: family life, concept of time (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish education system (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish companies (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish food and gastronomy (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish language studies: personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, different social situations (1st semester)
  • Finnish nature (2nd semester)
  • Finnish language studies: daily routines, living, studies, food, travelling, different social situations (2nd semester)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Grade 1
  The student has some understanding of the lesson and group work orientation. S/he can identify and understand a few contents of the course. The student participates in learning activities 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 supervisors. The student has difficulties in accomplishing the assignments.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has many difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course satisfactory. The student can pronounce the Finnish words with some difficulties.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Grade 3
  The student understands and is able to define contents of the course. S/he knows how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given. The student follows lessons and participates in group works well. The student completes the assignments and presents them well and independently.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has some difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses quite well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without mayor difficulties.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Grade 5
  S/he has professionally advanced in contents of the course. S/he shows excellent skills how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student follows lessons and participates actively in all assignments of the module. The assignments are done independently without difficulties and presented with strong communication skills.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts without mayor difficulties in the the written/oral outcome. The student uses vey well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without difficulties.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact lessons
  Individual, pair and team assignments
  Independent studies
  The assessment of one’s own learning

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Virtual material available in Moodle (topics according the book: Sonja Gehring & Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 1, Finn Lectura, chapters 1 - 5)
  
  Other material available in Moodle and online

  Teachers

  Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

  Working life connections

  The course is strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives international students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland.

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  28th of October
  16th of December
  Two re-exams in the spring

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Possibility to work and study with international fellow students.

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Learning assignments

  Individual learning assignments
  Self-assessment in Moodle
  All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle)

  Enrollment

  16.08.2021 - 20.08.2021

  Content scheduling

  2nd of September - 16th of December 2021
  Further details in Moodle

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • RG1
  • EXCH
  • IB1

  Alternative learning methods

  Other beginners courses on FInnish of Haaga-Helia

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Active self-study and learning assignments 30 %
  Exam 1 35 %
  Exam 2 35 %

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism Event and Management

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

•     Welcome to Finland 2 FIN1PO102-3011 17.01.2022-20.05.2022  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  This module continues the introduction to the Finnish language and society. The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. It will give a student basic communicative skills in the Finnish language (level A1). The module will also increase cultural awareness and knowledge of Finnish study and business styles. Upon completion of the course, the student starts the integration to the Finnish society and is able to understand Finnish working life, history and culture on basic level. Also the Finnish lifestyle, customs and manners will become familiar.  

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Welcome to Finland 1. Welcome to Finland 2 is linked with the module 1.

  Contents

  • Finland in a nutshell: geography, Finnish cities, towns and regions (1st semester)
  • Finns and the Finnish language: origins and the present time (1st semester)
  • Porvoo tour and museum visits (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish lifestyle and manners: family life, concept of time (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish education system (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish companies (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish food and gastronomy (1st and 2nd semester)
  • Finnish language studies: personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, different social situations (1st semester)
  • Finnish nature (2nd semester)
  • Finnish language studies: daily routines, living, studies, food, travelling, different social situations (2nd semester)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Grade 1
  The student has some understanding of the lesson and group work orientation. S/he can identify and understand a few contents of the course. The student participates in learning activities 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 supervisors. The student has difficulties in accomplishing the assignments.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has many difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course satisfactory. The student can pronounce the Finnish words with some difficulties.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Grade 3
  The student understands and is able to define contents of the course. S/he knows how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given. The student follows lessons and participates in group works well. The student completes the assignments and presents them well and independently.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts, though he/she has some difficulties in the written/oral outcome. The student uses quite well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without mayor difficulties.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Grade 5
  S/he has professionally advanced in contents of the course. S/he shows excellent skills how to adapt Finnish study and business styles. The student follows lessons and participates actively in all assignments of the module. The assignments are done independently without difficulties and presented with strong communication skills.
  In his/her Finnish language skills the student can produce short sentences/texts without mayor difficulties in the the written/oral outcome. The student uses vey well the essential vocabulary (personal information, family, living, shopping situations, daily routines, studies, food, transportation, different social situations) and the language constructions of the course. The student can pronounce the Finnish words without difficulties.

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  Teachers

  Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

  Campus

  Porvoo Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  17.01.2022 - 20.05.2022

  Enrollment

  03.01.2022 - 14.01.2022

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • IB2
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 15

  Degree Programmes

  IBBA Degree Programme in International Business Administration

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Kaupallinen toiminta ja kansainvälisyys

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.