Academic year 2023 - 2024

•     Chinese Business Environment CHI4LE203-3014 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  A student can take this course only after he/she has passed the course "Chinese Business Communications 2".

  Contents

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation
  which is suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • is able to share his/her professional
  knowledge and skills to others in a limited manner.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently
  over half of the basic documents in
  Chinese and write some of them with the help of internet tools.
  • follows deadlines and instructions and participates in working.
  • knows how to follow instructions given to her/him.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is well targeted and suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows good cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently most of the basic documents and
  texts covered in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to use the word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese documents.
  • masters the proper ways of professional working and follows deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from feedback and learn from mistakes.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is skillfully targeted and
  suitable for the communication situation.
  • is able to use sources of information versatility and critically to support
  his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content deeply and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently almost all the basic documents and texts covered
  in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to manage the most
  demanding activities in word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which
  help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese business documents.
  • follows schedules well and is able to plan how to best use her/his own time. She/he shows initiative and is able to share her/his know-how and peer feedback to others.
  • is able to assess critically the contents, appearance and phrasing of documents and improve working methods and new solutions.

  Further information

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

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  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LE5A
  • CONTACT
  • 3AMK
  • LE7AB
  • LE5B
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  LIIDI Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Chinese Business Environment CHI4LE203-3016 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  A student can take this course only after he/she has passed the course "Chinese Business Communications 2".

  Contents

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation
  which is suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • is able to share his/her professional
  knowledge and skills to others in a limited manner.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently
  over half of the basic documents in
  Chinese and write some of them with the help of internet tools.
  • follows deadlines and instructions and participates in working.
  • knows how to follow instructions given to her/him.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is well targeted and suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows good cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently most of the basic documents and
  texts covered in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to use the word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese documents.
  • masters the proper ways of professional working and follows deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from feedback and learn from mistakes.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is skillfully targeted and
  suitable for the communication situation.
  • is able to use sources of information versatility and critically to support
  his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content deeply and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently almost all the basic documents and texts covered
  in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to manage the most
  demanding activities in word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which
  help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese business documents.
  • follows schedules well and is able to plan how to best use her/his own time. She/he shows initiative and is able to share her/his know-how and peer feedback to others.
  • is able to assess critically the contents, appearance and phrasing of documents and improve working methods and new solutions.

  Further information

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Learning methods
  The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
  • Interactive classroom activities
  • Individual or pair work for the presentation
  • Internet learning via Moodle
  Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course materials
  Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
  Handouts and materials provided by the teacher via Moodle

  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LS7D
  • LE6B
  • CONTACT
  • 3AMK
  • LE6A
  • EXCH
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Alternative ways to complete the course
  Writing an essay instead of the oral presentation. The internet learning sessions are compulsory.
  
  Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills or culture knowledge relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Seats

  10 - 40

  Further information

  Assessment criteria
  Presentation/essay 50%
  Moodle assignments 50%

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Creative Solutions in Marketing and Communications COM4LE202-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  - learns to apply marketing and communications knowledge into practice with a help of a client project or assignment which concentrates on creating innovative solutions for the commissioning party.
  - learns to act and work professionally in a project team.
  - understands the importance of customer understanding and orientation.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies (Business Environment & Business Processes / Liiketoimintaympäristö tutuksi & Yrityksen prosessit and Työelämän tuloksellinen viestintä / Effective Communication in Organisations, Viestinnällä vaikuttaminen / Communicating with Impact).

  Contents

  The course is implemented as a project. The students work in project teams according to client brief and team assignments specified by the instructors in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures company visits and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student can apply some marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student can only partly work professionally in a project team.
  Student can only partly understand the task and customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present the results of the project to the target organization.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student can apply marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student can work professionally in a project team.
  Student understands the task and customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present the results of the project and provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student can apply very well marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student works professionally and actively in a project team.
  Student can internalize the task and meet customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present fluently and comprehensively the results of the project and provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation in a consistent way.

  Further information

  Heta-Liisa Malkavaara, Pasila
  Mia-Maria Salmi, Pasila

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  Teachers

  Mia-Maria Salmi, Heta-Liisa Malkavaara

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • BLENDED
  • LS6C
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Events Management SER4LE202-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  • is able to identify the characteristics of a successful and well-functioning event
  • understands the meaning and purpose of event management
  • understands the theory related to event management and how to apply it in practice
  • is familiar with the planning and implementation processes of event management, and is able to operate with different stakeholders in a customer-oriented manner
  • understands various factors, agents and roles related to event management within practical and theoretical framework
  • is able to design, implement and evaluate a successful event
  • is aware of risks related to event planning and its implementation
  • learns to act and work professionally in a project team

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Level: Professional studies
  • Type: Elective

  Contents

  • the course is implemented as a project (3 credits). The students work in project teams or individually according to client brief and team assignments specified by the teacher in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures also from event industry and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.
  • second part (2 credits) will consist of theory

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student has some knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and can apply some event management knowledge into practice.
  Student can only partly work professionally in a project team.
  Student can only partly understand the task and customer expectations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student has knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and is able to apply the knowledge cooperation to the practical tasks and can apply event management knowledge into practice.
  Student can work professionally in a project team and in good cooperation with the partners
  Student understands the task and customer expectations.
  Student is able to provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organization
  Student is able to search and apply information to the project work

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student has excellent knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and is able to apply the knowledge cooperation to the practical tasks.
  Student works professionally and actively in a project team and in excellent cooperation with the partners.
  Student can internalize the task and meet customer expectations.
  Student is able to provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organization in a consistent way.
  Student is able to search and apply information critically and analytically to the project work.

  Further information

  Assessment:
  Event and report: 50%
  Attendance to mandatory lectures 50%
  Each absence from mandatory lectures lowers the grade by one.

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  Teachers

  Eeva Särkilahti

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • LS6C
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     French Business Environment FRE4LE203-3009 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LE6B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  is able to talk about Finland in French
  understands French and Finnish societies
  is able to find information

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) and French Business Communication 2 (FRE4LE202) or equivalent French studies.

  Contents

  French civilization
  Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  Information retrieval
  French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the French and Finnish societies somewhat and recognizes the main cultural differences. She/He has a limited capability to speak of Finland. She/He shows limited skills in understanding spoken and written news, and is only partly able to put into practice the skills acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student knows both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the main cultural differences which lead to different behavior in each culture, and is able to some extent to take into consideration perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing relevant intercultural aspects. The student shows good skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills  acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student knows well both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the cultural differences which leads to different behaviors in each culture, and is able to take into consideration these perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing excellent intercultural knowledge and awareness. The student shows excellent skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills acquired.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Period 3:
  Mon 12.15 – 13.45 H4009
  Thu 10.00 – 11.30 H4009
  Period 4:
  Mon 16.00 – 17.30 H4009
  Wed 15.00 – 16.30 H4009
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  • understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  • is able to talk about Finland in French
  • understands French and Finnish societies
  • is able to find information
  • has taken in the French terminology and concepts of business life.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  • Web-pages
  • Material provided by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Working life connections

  The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Written exam: Mon 16 May 16.00-18.00

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  • French civilization
  • Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  • Information retrieval
  • French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet
  • exercises for listening and reading comprehension

  Content scheduling

  More information available on Moodle

  Groups

  • LE6B
  • LS4B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  1) Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test
  One alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.
  2) Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Written exam on French/Finnish cultures and Societies 100%
  Oral presentation P/F
  Assignments are done

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     French Business Environment FRE4LE203-3007 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  is able to talk about Finland in French
  understands French and Finnish societies
  is able to find information

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) and French Business Communication 2 (FRE4LE202) or equivalent French studies.

  Contents

  French civilization
  Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  Information retrieval
  French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the French and Finnish societies somewhat and recognizes the main cultural differences. She/He has a limited capability to speak of Finland. She/He shows limited skills in understanding spoken and written news, and is only partly able to put into practice the skills acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student knows both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the main cultural differences which lead to different behavior in each culture, and is able to some extent to take into consideration perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing relevant intercultural aspects. The student shows good skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills  acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student knows well both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the cultural differences which leads to different behaviors in each culture, and is able to take into consideration these perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing excellent intercultural knowledge and awareness. The student shows excellent skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills acquired.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Period 3:
  Mon 12.15 – 13.45 H4009
  Thu 10.00 – 11.30 H4009
  Period 4:
  Mon 16.00 – 17.30 H4009
  Wed 15.00 – 16.30 H4009
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  • understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  • is able to talk about Finland in French
  • understands French and Finnish societies
  • is able to find information
  • has taken in the French terminology and concepts of business life.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  • Web-pages
  • Material provided by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Working life connections

  The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Written exam: Mon 16 May 16.00-18.00

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  • French civilization
  • Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  • Information retrieval
  • French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet
  • exercises for listening and reading comprehension

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  More information available on Moodle

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • CONTACT
  • LE7AB
  • EXCH
  • LE5B

  Alternative learning methods

  1) Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test
  One alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.
  2) Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Written exam on French/Finnish cultures and Societies 100%
  Oral presentation P/F
  Assignments are done

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     German Business Environment GER4LE203-3010 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LE6B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes and assessment 
  
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student has improved his/her German business vocabulary and knowledge of key grammatical issues used in media. He/ She will be able to read, understand, analyze, and summarize business related articles and has familiarized him/herself with distinctive features of the German business environment. The student gained proficiency in making business conversation to the extent that he understands his/her counterpart and can answer questions presented to him/her. He/ She will be able to review company operations.  
  
  
  
  
  
  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  Media Communication in German 
  Written exam 70 % 
  Class work and exercises 30 % 
  
  
  German-speaking Europe 
  Written exam 50% 
  Class work, oral presentation and written essay about the topic of the presentation 50 % 
  
  
  Both parts of the above must be successfully completed 
  
  
  The self-assessment does not influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for course/module development. The assignment is completed on an electronic form. 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2 
  
  Starting level and linkage with other courses :
  German Business Communication 1 (GER4LE201) 
  German Business Communication 2 (GER4LE202) 

  Contents

  This course consists of two parts: 
  1) Media Communication in German  
  2) German-speaking Europe  
  
  
  In the first part “Media Communication in German” the student familiarizes him/herself with various economic texts in German by e.g. reading, doing comprehension exercises, translating, and summarizing them. 
  
  
  In the second part of the course “German-speaking Europe” the student familiarizes him/herself with the geography, economics and political systems of the German-speaking countries and learns to understand the importance of the business culture and the use of small talk in German speaking countries.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her use of the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation is limited. He/ She is able to apply the acquired skills to some extend in practice and is also able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. The student is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited way. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents logically. He/ She knows quite widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in practice well and to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts well to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents successfully. He/ She knows widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply acquired skills in practice in an excellent way and to use sources of information versatilely and critically to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts easily to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

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  Teachers

  Tesi Binder

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LE6B
  • LS4B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • 3AMK
  • LE6A
  • BLENDED
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     German Business Environment GER4LE203-3008 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes and assessment 
  
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student has improved his/her German business vocabulary and knowledge of key grammatical issues used in media. He/ She will be able to read, understand, analyze, and summarize business related articles and has familiarized him/herself with distinctive features of the German business environment. The student gained proficiency in making business conversation to the extent that he understands his/her counterpart and can answer questions presented to him/her. He/ She will be able to review company operations.  
  
  
  
  
  
  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  Media Communication in German 
  Written exam 70 % 
  Class work and exercises 30 % 
  
  
  German-speaking Europe 
  Written exam 50% 
  Class work, oral presentation and written essay about the topic of the presentation 50 % 
  
  
  Both parts of the above must be successfully completed 
  
  
  The self-assessment does not influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for course/module development. The assignment is completed on an electronic form. 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2 
  
  Starting level and linkage with other courses :
  German Business Communication 1 (GER4LE201) 
  German Business Communication 2 (GER4LE202) 

  Contents

  This course consists of two parts: 
  1) Media Communication in German  
  2) German-speaking Europe  
  
  
  In the first part “Media Communication in German” the student familiarizes him/herself with various economic texts in German by e.g. reading, doing comprehension exercises, translating, and summarizing them. 
  
  
  In the second part of the course “German-speaking Europe” the student familiarizes him/herself with the geography, economics and political systems of the German-speaking countries and learns to understand the importance of the business culture and the use of small talk in German speaking countries.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her use of the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation is limited. He/ She is able to apply the acquired skills to some extend in practice and is also able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. The student is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited way. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents logically. He/ She knows quite widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in practice well and to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts well to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents successfully. He/ She knows widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply acquired skills in practice in an excellent way and to use sources of information versatilely and critically to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts easily to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

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  Teachers

  Tesi Binder

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • LS4B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • 3AMK
  • BLENDED
  • LE7AB
  • EXCH
  • LE5B

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     HRM Project LEA4LE202-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Running of a client project that can be e.g. development and implementation of a strategic plan related to HRM issues, planning of and carrying out HRM processes and teamwork development.
  The course is implemented as a professionally managed project. The students work in project teams according to client brief and team assignments specified by the advisor in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  
  has some knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  can offer some solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation.
  is able to present the results of the project to the target organization.
  is able to work in a project and in cooperation with the partners.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  
  has knowledge of HRM issues and  is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  is able to search and apply information in the project work.
  can offer solutions and/or development ideas for the target organization based on the project objectives.
  is able to present the results of the project and provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation.
  is able to work well in a project and in good cooperation with the partners.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  
  has excellent knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  is able to search and apply information critically and analytically in the project work.
  can offer versatile and creative solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation based on the project objectives.
  is able to present fluently and comprehensively the results of the project and provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation in a consistent way.
  is able to work professionally in a project and in excellent cooperation with the partners.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact hours 30 h, including team work with the assignment, workshop and consultation sessions and presentation session.
  Self-study 50 h, including independent work with the assignment, other possible team co-operation, making the presentation, writing the team report.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Literature, data and other related materials to the project.
  Recommended literature:
  A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: Fourth Edition (PMBOK Guide). Project Management Institute. 2008
  Armstrong, M. 2014, 13th ed. (or older). Armstrong's handbook of human resource management practice / Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor. London : Kogan Page.
  Boxall, P. & Purcell, J. 2011, 3rd ed. (or older). Strategy and human resource management. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

  Teachers

  Heikki Pitkänen

  Working life connections

  The course is based on cooperation with the commissioning party and in cooperation with other local companies and organizations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam!

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Cooperation with companies/organizations in international business/context.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  HRM Project as a teamwork for a commissioning company/organization(s).
  3-5 students in one team.
  Target group consists of start-ups, SMEs, big companies/organizations.
  The HRM Project covers information retrieval, theoretical and empirical part, ideation and development work/proposals for a company/companies.
  Final Project Report (according to HH's official reporting guidelines) and Final presentation (free format).

  Content scheduling

  Week 4 Kick-off:
  • Team formation
  • Assignments
  • Content, approach & learning methods
  Week 5 Independent teamwork ~field work
  • Finding potential companies/organizations for the assignment
  • Finding articles, white papers, testimonials, best practices and case studies of HR(M) practices
  Week 6 Workshop 1:
  • Each team summarizes and presents verbally findings from the field work; articles, white papers, testimonials, best practices and case studies and potential companies for the project
  • Objective of the workshop: a) clarify research objective and scope b) offer peer-to-peer help/support by brainstorming/developing ideas for the project
  Week 7 Workshop 2: Topic 1 + returning the Project Plan
  Week 8 Winter holiday
  Week 9 Workshop 3: Topic 2
  Week 10 Workshop 4: Topic 3
  Week 11 Workshop 5: Succeeding with a qualitative/quantitative research interviews,
  surveys)
  Week 12 Team consultations in Pasila
  Week 13 Intensive week
  Week 14 Independent teamwork
  Week 15 Team consultations in Pasila/Skype
  Week 16 Independent teamwork
  Week 17 Team consultations in Pasila/Skype
  Week 18 Independent teamwork
  Week 19 Final presentations on 8th May 2019

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • LS6C
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  Student having experience of a similar project related to the management orientation can possibly replace the course by proving the required knowledge by writing a case of that specific project with supporting portfolio and presenting it to the instructor and students of the course. If a student would like to proceed according to the RPL process s(he) should contact the instructor of the course during the pre-enrolment week or latest when attending the first lecture.

  According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Attendance and commitment to the project, mandatory attendance ~70 % of the classroom and agreed consultation meetings.
  Team assignment and active participation 100 %.
  Individual absenteeism or delay with the returns can lower the grade.

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     ICT Applications for Business 2 TOO2LE202-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  She/he understands the role of social media in an organization.
  She/he understands the importance of information management, (WordPress)
  She/he has good command of concepts of using blogs and microblogs in organizational communications.
  She/he can edit for example blog templates to meet the requirements of an organization.
  She/he can edit pictures using picture editing program (for example Photoshop).
  She/he can edit videos using video editing program (for example Adobe Premiere).
  She/he can create and host webinar and save it to Youtube.
  She/he has good time management skills and completes assignments on time.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Good command in ICT and Office tools.

  Contents

  Tools of social media.
  Content management systems, (WordPress)
  Blogs, Blogspot or equivalent
  Picture editing, Photoshop
  Video editing, Adobe Premiere
  Hosting and recording webinar
  Basics of project management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Most of the assignments are done in acceptable level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Almost all of the assignments are done in good level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Almost all of the assignments are done in excellent level.

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  Responsible person

  Lauri Tapola

  Teachers

  Lauri Tapola

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • BLENDED

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Conferences and Congresses SER4LE201-3008 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS7A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  
  • has an understanding of the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
  • identifies the various types and elements of an international conference and congress
  • can perform basic duties as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
  • can compare and benefit from the partners and service providers in the network
  • identifies the global business trends in the conference and congress industry

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Course level: Professional Studies
  Course type: Elective Professional Study

  Contents

  • the development and significance of the conference and congress industry
  • concepts, terminology and various types of conferences and congresses
  • the elements and process of conference and congress planning and organizing
  • cooperation with the various partners and the service network
  • global business trends

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • has some knowledge of the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
  • can name some types and elements of an international conference and congress
  • can apply some basic skills and duties, under supervision, as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
  • can list partners and service providers in the network
  • able to repeat some global business trends in the conference and congress industry

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • has knowledge and can explain the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
  • can identify and discuss the main types and elements of an international conference and congress
  • can apply some basic skills and duties, as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
  • able to differentiate and compare partners and service providers in the network
  • able to search for, and provide examples global business trends in the conference and congress industry

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • has excellent knowledge and can critically analyze the impact of a conference or congress on the destination and the industry
  • can identify, describe and apply the various types and elements of an international conference and congress, and has abilities to design an organization team
  • can independently and professionally perform basic duties as part of a congress organizing team in the planning process
  • can compare and benefit from the partners and service providers in the network
  • can critically analyze and provide suggestions of how to apply some global business trends in the conference and congress industry

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  Teachers

  Eeva Särkilahti

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LS7A
  • LS7D
  • LS7C
  • CONTACT
  • LS7B
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  ASSI Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants, LIIDI Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Languages for International Communication COM2LE202-3006 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  This course is intended for students to improve their English-language skills in the various areas of business, as well as in relevant areas of an international nature such as specific economic, cultural and political topics.
  By giving a Pecha Kucha presentation is it intended that the student can both produce an effective presentation in English and gain confidence in giving one.
  Another goal of the course is to develop critical thinking, argumentation skills and confidence when discussing a given topic and defending one's viewpoint.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Students are to have completed the basic and professional studies in English, on both the content and language levels, before taking this course.

  Contents

  Texts utilizing high-level English on business topics and those of an international nature, such as economic, cultural and political topics
  Pecha Kucha presentations in front of the class
  Critical discussions about various topics relating to the texts mentioned above, in pairs and as a class
  Working with high-level grammar via in-class exercises
  Concentration on vocabulary, which will comprise the final examination, and which is found in the texts read as homework and discussed in class

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has a satisfactory mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
  The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on a basic level.
  The student completes a Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has a good mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
  The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on an intermediate level.
  The student gives a good Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination with at least an average score.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student will master terminology and concepts related to various fields of business and international communication, and can express this.
  The student is able to dissect and analyze various professional texts in order to their understand their terminology and concepts.
  The student gives a strong Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination with an above-average score.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Lectures and workshops at Pasila, timetables to be given on Moodle.
  Independent study of the course material.

  Responsible person

  Karl Robbins

  Learning material and recommended literature

  How the European Union Works (EU publication, available on Moodle)
  Course material provided by the Lecturer.

  Teachers

  Kristiina Åberg, Sirpa.S Bode

  Working life connections

  This implementation includes also a Language Project (2/5 ECTS). You can complete the project in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Swedish, German or Russian by your own choice. Language Project is a great opportunity to show and sell your knowledge and special expertise in a foreign language. Language projects can be completed individually, in pairs or in a small group. As a student you need to search for a project topic that can be:
  - Producing new material for the client (marketing, communication, HR etc.)
  - Working for a seminar/workshop/other event (planning, implementing something, hosting guests etc.).
  - Written translation work (only for very fluent students and normally from a foreign language into the mother tongue).
  - Working as an interpreter/translator in a meeting(s).
  - Other work that has something to do with the client’s international strategy or communications.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course focuses on the European Union and discusses the career opportunities it offers for administrative professionals.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Assignments and exam content and timetables on Moodle.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  To be found in detail on Moodle

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • LE7AB
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  RPL plan to be presented to the Lecturer two weeks prior to the start of the course. The student is to present a viable and relevant written plan on how to manifest the prior acquisition of the learning outcomes of this course. The Lecturer will judge if the plan is acceptable.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Assignments and written exam for part 1 English for International Collaboration.

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Latin American Business Environment SPA4LE203-3009 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS4C, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2
  Spanish Business Communication 1 and 2 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her
  use of the vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations is limited. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice only adequately. He/she is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows some cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited manner.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents logically. He/she knows vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations well. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice well. He/she is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts to cultural content fairly well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents successfully. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice on a high level. He/she is able to use sources of information in a versatile and critical way to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts cultural to content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.
  
  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Vásquez, Germán & Marínez Díaz, Nelson 2009. Historia de América Latina. SGEL, Madrid.
  Masoliver, Joaquín & Vidales, Carlos 2009. América Latina. Samfundslitteratur. Gylling.
  Ángeles Albert, Maria & Ardanaz, Francisco 2009. Hispanoamérica, ayer y hoy: historia y arte, demografía, economía, instituciones, tradiciones. SGEL. Madrid.
  Newspapers in Spanish on line: El País, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Cambio16, El Clarín,? El Mercurio.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltrán Herrera

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The information will be in Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The students’ group is international.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  The options that are appropriate for the course:
  Contact lessons Individual, pair and team assignments
  Independent studies
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
  
  Alternative ways to complete the course: one alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LS4C
  • LE6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • EXCH
  • LS6C

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Two written exams.
  Distance assignments.
  One compulsory oral presentation -PowerPoint and text- (in the 1st part) .

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Latin American Business Environment SPA4LE203-3007 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LS4C, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2
  Spanish Business Communication 1 and 2 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her
  use of the vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations is limited. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice only adequately. He/she is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows some cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited manner.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents logically. He/she knows vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations well. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice well. He/she is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts to cultural content fairly well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents successfully. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice on a high level. He/she is able to use sources of information in a versatile and critical way to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts cultural to content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.
  
  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Vásquez, Germán & Marínez Díaz, Nelson 2009. Historia de América Latina. SGEL, Madrid.
  Masoliver, Joaquín & Vidales, Carlos 2009. América Latina. Samfundslitteratur. Gylling.
  Ángeles Albert, Maria & Ardanaz, Francisco 2009. Hispanoamérica, ayer y hoy: historia y arte, demografía, economía, instituciones, tradiciones. SGEL. Madrid.
  Newspapers in Spanish on line: El País, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Cambio16, El Clarín,? El Mercurio.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltrán Herrera

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The information will be in Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The students’ group is international.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  The options that are appropriate for the course:
  Contact lessons Individual, pair and team assignments
  Independent studies
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
  
  Alternative ways to complete the course: one alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LS4C
  • LE5A
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH
  • LS6C
  • LE5B

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Two written exams.
  Distance assignments.
  One compulsory oral presentation -PowerPoint and text- (in the 1st part) .

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Nordic Business Environment SWE4LE203-3009 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LE6B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  • understands how to write various types of messages and documents pertaining to doing business and managing business in Nordic countries.
  • is able to manage internal and external communications in Swedish
  • knows how to make report and presentations in demanding business situations
  • acquire the skills required in managing corporate communications pertaining to personnel and finance.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Secondary school Swedish or corresponding proficiency.

  Contents

  In part focusing on written skills emphasis is on the Nordic business environment, organizational communication, meeting practices and corporate finance and writing different kind of documents on these themes. Students also write a short paper of a business area, partly in cooperation with some partner organizations.
  In part focusing on oral skills there will be practice with presentations, group discussions, simulated business negotiations and meeting and recruitment events.
  • business related articles
  • part of annual report and various publications
  • corporate administration texts
  • meeting documents
  • internal bulletins
  • companies and organizations in Nordic content (spoken and written part
  • press conferences
  • negotiations and presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • understands financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main points.
  • uses vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial situation in some limited manner.
  • is able to adequately apply during the course acquired skills to practice and is also able to use various sources of information.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge with others in a limited manner. The student is also able to participate in meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main contents.
  • has a good knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its
  financial situation.
  • is able to apply well during the course acquired skills to practice and is able to use sources of
  information independently.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge and skill with others well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss in depth challenging financial news and
  reports, and is able to summarize their main contents in detail.
  • has a wide knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial
  situation.
  • is able to use sources of information successfully.
  • adapts to cultural content very well and is also able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others very well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations on higher levels in business interactions.

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  Teachers

  Riitta Forsnabba

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LE6B
  • LE6A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Nordic Business Environment SWE4LE203-3007 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  • understands how to write various types of messages and documents pertaining to doing business and managing business in Nordic countries.
  • is able to manage internal and external communications in Swedish
  • knows how to make report and presentations in demanding business situations
  • acquire the skills required in managing corporate communications pertaining to personnel and finance.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Secondary school Swedish or corresponding proficiency.

  Contents

  In part focusing on written skills emphasis is on the Nordic business environment, organizational communication, meeting practices and corporate finance and writing different kind of documents on these themes. Students also write a short paper of a business area, partly in cooperation with some partner organizations.
  In part focusing on oral skills there will be practice with presentations, group discussions, simulated business negotiations and meeting and recruitment events.
  • business related articles
  • part of annual report and various publications
  • corporate administration texts
  • meeting documents
  • internal bulletins
  • companies and organizations in Nordic content (spoken and written part
  • press conferences
  • negotiations and presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • understands financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main points.
  • uses vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial situation in some limited manner.
  • is able to adequately apply during the course acquired skills to practice and is also able to use various sources of information.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge with others in a limited manner. The student is also able to participate in meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main contents.
  • has a good knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its
  financial situation.
  • is able to apply well during the course acquired skills to practice and is able to use sources of
  information independently.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge and skill with others well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss in depth challenging financial news and
  reports, and is able to summarize their main contents in detail.
  • has a wide knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial
  situation.
  • is able to use sources of information successfully.
  • adapts to cultural content very well and is also able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others very well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations on higher levels in business interactions.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course lasts one semester in which the students learn to develop earlier learned skills and implement those skills in practice.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Basic learning material will be available on Moodle. Company presentation materials, visiting lecturer from a company and/or seminars is also part of the content.

  Teachers

  Riitta Forsnabba

  Working life connections

  In part focusing on written skills emphasis is on the Nordic business environment, organizational communication, meeting practices and corporate finance and writing different kind of short documents on these themes. Students also do a short presentation in groups about a business area, possibly partly in cooperation with some partner organizations.
  
  In part focusing on oral skills there will be practice with presentations, group discussions and meeting.
  
  We will read and learn vocabulary in
  • business related articles
  • meeting documents
  • when presenting companies and organizations in Nordic content (spoken and written part)
  • press releases

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Final test w 48 (vocabulary and writing skills)
  Re-test w 49
  2. re--test w 1-2

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  In part focusing on written skills emphasis is on the Nordic business environment.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  1. Video CV (15%)
  2. Meeting simulation in small groups (15%)
  3. Group work presentation about the students own industry in the Nordic countries (20%)
  4. Short word and writing exercises
  5. final written test (50%)

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  21.8-15.12.2023

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • LE7AB
  • LE5B
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than one week before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Assignments and final test

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Russian Business Environment RUS4LE203-3011 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Russian Contract Texts:
  To understand main points of a Russian purchase agreement and to compose short messages concerning agreements.
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  To handle job search and application situations, to compose a CV, to present one’s organisation, be able to present a business in Finland, and familiarise oneself with peculiarities of the trade between Russia and Finland

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Language level: B 2
  Russian Business Communication 2

  Contents

  The course is divided into two parts: Contract Texts in Russian Trade and Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade. The course involves contact hours and weekly assignments.
  Contract Texts in Russian Trade:
  Structure and main contents of Russian contracts and participles and the passive voice
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  Simulated job application situations, compilation of a CV, presentation of a relevant job description, presentation of an organisation or a business in Finland, trade between Russia and Finland, its dynamics and metrics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the Russian purchase agreement to some extent and is able to name its main points. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements in a limited way and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages only adequately.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presenting one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There is still much to be improved upon to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents logically. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages quite well.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents logically one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There are certain competencies subject to improvement in order to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents successfully. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements very well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to practice on a high level.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents fluently one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. He/she is ready to work in Russian trade.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Period 3.
  Contact hours: 18 h (3 h/week)
  Written examination: 3 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, weekly assignments and preparing for exam: 31 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 53 h
  
  Period 4.
  Contact hours: 18 h (3 h/week)
  Spoken examination: 0.5 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, learning assignments and preparing for the spoken test: 34 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 53,5 h

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Period 3.
  Salenius, P., 2016. Venäjänkielinen sopimus -material in Moodle.
  Additional material given by the teacher.
  
  Period 4.
  Materials and links provided on Moodle.
  Self-paced pair work guidelines provided in class.

  Teachers

  Inara Shakirova

  Working life connections

  Working life examples.
  Students are introduced to the practices of Finnish companies concerning their Russian agreements.
  
  Period 4: Company visits and interviews.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Period 4.
  The final spoken examination Wednesday 13.5.2020, 8:00-10:30, classroom 6043.
  It is allowed to use English/Finnish, but not Russian (!!) notes in the examination.
  Re-examinations according the HH re-exam schedule.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Russian studies in line with the requirements of the Finnish companies. The study group is usually multicultural.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Period 4
  Job application and head-hunting situations, compilation of a CV in Russian, presentation of an organisation, a specialist's (assistant's, marketer's, logistics expert's, etc) job description, presentation of the businesses engaged in the Finnish-Russian trade in Finland and abroad, the pre-requisites and current situation in the trade between Russia and Finland.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Content scheduling

  Period 4 schedule is to be published in mid-March 2020.

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LS7D
  • LE6B
  • CONTACT
  • LE6A
  • EXCH
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Period 4:
  A. Contact lessons, distant assignments, presentation in class and oral exam
  OR
  B. Distant assignments and portfolio of 3 essays and an oral exam
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Period 4.
  Final oral exam 50 %
  Assignments (2) 20 %
  Active participating and pair work in classes 30%.
  
  The failure to submit critical assignments will result in a zero grade.
  Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Russian Business Environment RUS4LE203-3009 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Russian Contract Texts:
  To understand main points of a Russian purchase agreement and to compose short messages concerning agreements.
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  To handle job search and application situations, to compose a CV, to present one’s organisation, be able to present a business in Finland, and familiarise oneself with peculiarities of the trade between Russia and Finland

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Language level: B 2
  Russian Business Communication 2

  Contents

  The course is divided into two parts: Contract Texts in Russian Trade and Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade. The course involves contact hours and weekly assignments.
  Contract Texts in Russian Trade:
  Structure and main contents of Russian contracts and participles and the passive voice
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  Simulated job application situations, compilation of a CV, presentation of a relevant job description, presentation of an organisation or a business in Finland, trade between Russia and Finland, its dynamics and metrics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the Russian purchase agreement to some extent and is able to name its main points. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements in a limited way and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages only adequately.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presenting one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There is still much to be improved upon to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents logically. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages quite well.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents logically one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There are certain competencies subject to improvement in order to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents successfully. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements very well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to practice on a high level.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents fluently one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. He/she is ready to work in Russian trade.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Period 3.
  Contact hours: 18 h (3 h/week)
  Written examination: 3 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, weekly assignments and preparing for exam: 31 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 53 h
  
  Period 4.
  Contact hours: 18 h (3 h/week)
  Spoken examination: 0.5 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, learning assignments and preparing for the spoken test: 34 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 53,5 h

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Period 3.
  Salenius, P., 2016. Venäjänkielinen sopimus -material in Moodle.
  Additional material given by the teacher.
  
  Period 4.
  Materials and links provided on Moodle.
  Self-paced pair work guidelines provided in class.

  Teachers

  Inara Shakirova

  Working life connections

  Working life examples.
  Students are introduced to the practices of Finnish companies concerning their Russian agreements.
  
  Period 4: Company visits and interviews.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Period 4.
  The final spoken examination Wednesday 13.5.2020, 8:00-10:30, classroom 6043.
  It is allowed to use English/Finnish, but not Russian (!!) notes in the examination.
  Re-examinations according the HH re-exam schedule.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Russian studies in line with the requirements of the Finnish companies. The study group is usually multicultural.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Period 4
  Job application and head-hunting situations, compilation of a CV in Russian, presentation of an organisation, a specialist's (assistant's, marketer's, logistics expert's, etc) job description, presentation of the businesses engaged in the Finnish-Russian trade in Finland and abroad, the pre-requisites and current situation in the trade between Russia and Finland.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Period 4 schedule is to be published in mid-March 2020.

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • CONTACT
  • LE7AB
  • EXCH
  • LE5B

  Alternative learning methods

  Period 4:
  A. Contact lessons, distant assignments, presentation in class and oral exam
  OR
  B. Distant assignments and portfolio of 3 essays and an oral exam
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Period 4.
  Final oral exam 50 %
  Assignments (2) 20 %
  Active participating and pair work in classes 30%.
  
  The failure to submit critical assignments will result in a zero grade.
  Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (FIN)

•     Strategic Business Development BUS2LE202-3005 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LE7AB, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Student
  • knows the content and purpose of strategy
  • understands the strategic business development approach
  • can apply strategic business development tools for a project
  • learns principles and practices of effective teamwork and project management

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  • Strategy and its foundations
  • Strategy frameworks
  • Strategic development
  • Strategic competences
  • Strategic management tools and methods

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Grade 1:
  The student:
  • has limited knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has limited understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has limited skills in applying strategic business development tools for assignments
  • has limited skills in teamwork and conducting assignments

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Grade 3:
  The student:
  • has good knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has good understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has good skills in applying strategic business development tools for assignments
  • has good attitude and skills towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Grade 5:
  The student:
  • has excellent knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has excellent understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has excellent skills in applying various business development tools for assignments
  • has excellent attitude and skills towards learning through continuous, supportive and initiative participation in teamwork and conducting assignments

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  This virtual course makes use of research and development as well as flipped classroom approach to learning, with emphasis on both teamwork and independent studies.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management
  Mintzberg, Henry; Ahlstrand, Bruce; Lampel, Joseph
  2005
  
  Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into
  Breakthrough Growth
  E-book
  Johnson Mark W., Suskewicz Josh, 2020
  
  Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen
  E-book
  McGrath, Rita Gunther, 2019
  
  Understanding Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile
  E-book
  Schneider Jonny, 2017
  
  Running Lean, 2nd Edition
  E-book
  Maurya Ash 2012
  
  Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries,
  Game Changers, and Challengers.
  E-book
  Osterwalder, Alexander; Clark, Tim; Pigneur, Yves
  2010

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  Learning material includes company examples.
  The implementation includes a company visitor(s).

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The implementation includes globally acknowledged frameworks and tools.

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Three (3) team assignments.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  • 23rd October Kick-off, Introduction to the module BUS2LE202
  • 25th October: Strategic thinking I
  - Growth mindset
  - Purpose and Vision
  • 30th October: Strategic thinking II
  - Context and time-horizon
  - Trends and Weak Signals
  • 1st November: Strategic thinking III
  - Online session reserved for the teamwork of the assignment 1
  • 6th November: Design-led strategic business development I
  - Strategy frameworks and approaches
  • 8th November: Design-led strategic business development II
  - Design and Innovation in practice
  • 13th November: Design-led strategic business development III
  - Online session reserved for the teamwork of the assignment 2
  • 15th November: Managing strategic business development I
  - Management principles and practices
  • 20th November: Managing strategic business development II
  - Execution, roadmaps & milestones
  • 22nd November: Managing strategic business development III
  - Scenario work
  • 27th November: Managing strategic business development IV
  - online session reserved for the teamwork of the assignment 3
  • 29th November (independent work - NO online session)
  • 4th December: Final online session: QAs and last tips for the assignment 3.

  Groups

  • LE7AB
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  RPL

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Further information

  Three team assignments: (100 %)

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Work Placement PLA6LE201-3019 01.01.2024-17.05.2024  30 cr  (LE5AB) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  - understands the job of a management assistant
  - can transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
  - understands how companies operate in practice
  - knows how to make use of the information available to him/her
  - has adopted a professional identity of an assistant
  
  Assessment components:
  Students are assessed on the basis of their work placement report, which has to be returned to the advisor with a copy of their testimonial attached. In the report, students place special emphasis on evaluating their own learning process and the skills they have acquired during their studies and work placement.
  Pass/fail, no grade is given.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Required previous studies are:
  
  Finnish students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201A/-B)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish Business Communication 1 (FIN1LE201)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish Business Communication 2 (FIN2LE201)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Compulsory studies in two optional languages
  
  Foreign students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Finnish for Beginners 1 (FIN1LE203)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish for Beginners 2 (FIN1LE204)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 1 (FIN2LE202)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 2 (FIN2LE203)
  - Compulsory studies in one optional language

  Contents

  Students take on tasks of the management assistant in a company or other organisation. This provides students with an opportunity to use and further develop their skills in areas including multicultural communication, information technology as well as in business and administration.
  
  Work placement covers 100 days of work in a company or organisation in Finland or abroad. The aim is that students take on a broad range of tasks relating to the management assistants profession. During the semester, the students will meet a few evenings with their thesis counselors and spend one full day at school within the frame of a mid-term seminar. In addition, during this time students should seek a commission for their thesis and get approval for their thesis topic and plan in one of the areas below:
  
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Leadership and HR (LEA4LE201)
  - Meeting Industry (SER4LE201)
  - Marketing, Sales and Services (MAR4LE201)
  - Organisational Communication (COM4LE201)

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Groups

  • LE5AB

  Seats

  1 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Work Placement PLA6LE201-3018 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  30 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  - understands the job of a management assistant
  - can transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
  - understands how companies operate in practice
  - knows how to make use of the information available to him/her
  - has adopted a professional identity of an assistant
  
  Assessment components:
  Students are assessed on the basis of their work placement report, which has to be returned to the advisor with a copy of their testimonial attached. In the report, students place special emphasis on evaluating their own learning process and the skills they have acquired during their studies and work placement.
  Pass/fail, no grade is given.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Required previous studies are:
  
  Finnish students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201A/-B)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish Business Communication 1 (FIN1LE201)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish Business Communication 2 (FIN2LE201)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Compulsory studies in two optional languages
  
  Foreign students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Finnish for Beginners 1 (FIN1LE203)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish for Beginners 2 (FIN1LE204)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 1 (FIN2LE202)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 2 (FIN2LE203)
  - Compulsory studies in one optional language

  Contents

  Students take on tasks of the management assistant in a company or other organisation. This provides students with an opportunity to use and further develop their skills in areas including multicultural communication, information technology as well as in business and administration.
  
  Work placement covers 100 days of work in a company or organisation in Finland or abroad. The aim is that students take on a broad range of tasks relating to the management assistants profession. During the semester, the students will meet a few evenings with their thesis counselors and spend one full day at school within the frame of a mid-term seminar. In addition, during this time students should seek a commission for their thesis and get approval for their thesis topic and plan in one of the areas below:
  
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Leadership and HR (LEA4LE201)
  - Meeting Industry (SER4LE201)
  - Marketing, Sales and Services (MAR4LE201)
  - Organisational Communication (COM4LE201)

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • LE5B

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Degree Programme

  SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

Academic year 2024 - 2025

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.