Opinto-opas

The module advances the following competences: entrepreneurial mindset, analytical and strategic thinking, business analysis as basis for decision-making, problem solving, international business intelligence, savvy use of digital tools, understanding business models. One of the main aims is to learn how different types of data analyses can support sales and business development.

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

Business models
Business analytics and decision making
Business processes and value chains
Financial reporting and other business reports

The student can analyse a business as well as identify and apply different business models on a bare minimum level. Her/his use of of strategic thinking and problem solving skills are limited. S/he is able to use international business intelligence/data and can create financial analyses only with support from others. The student requires a lot of assistance in order to make use of digital tools and research- and development methods. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.

The student can analyse a business as well as identify and apply different business models on a good level. S/he shows some degree of strategic thinking and problem solving skills in his/her actions. S/he is able to use international business intelligence/data to support decision making and can create financial analyses. The student is able to make use of some digital tools and research- and development methods. S/he shows an understanding for value creation in business processes and works independently making use of feedback and coaching.

The student shows a high level of skills and versatility in analysing a business as well as in identifying and applying different business models. S/he shows an excellent degree of strategic thinking and problem solving skills in all of his/her actions. S/he is able to independently use international business intelligence/data to support decision making and can create financial analyses on her/his own initiative. The student is able to assess the usefulness of different digital tools and research- and development methods and use them meaningfully in her/his work. S/he displays a strong analytical approach in solving business development challenges and has a clear understanding of the strategic aspects of the decisions. The student can clearly think of business solutions with long-term profitability in focus.

Inquiry learning
Project (developmental project)
Peer-to-peer learning
Company case studies and visits
Gamification/simulation
Tutorials, online lectures and workshops
Independent study and teamwork
The assessment of one’s own learning

DETAILS UPDATED LATER
Text books and peer reviewed articles on the content topics
Online tutorials, e-books and online sources
Companies’ web-portals
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Exercises, tests
Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.

Contact teaching

Company visits Commissioned projects

Porvoo Campus

By personal appointment

English

An international student team
Visits to international companies
Possibility to run project with international clients

24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

Accounting study / reading circle Company visits Financial accounting / book-keeping exercise Analysis case exam Developing sales project report

15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

Sessions on Wednesdays 12-16
Kick-off week 34
Company visits week 40, 44 and 48
Financial reporting study final session week 42
Book-keeping assignment report deadline week 44
Analysis case exam week 50
Company visit report deadline week 50

LC4
EXCH

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

Feedback on checkpoints on some assignments
Feedback by request during sessions
Peer assessment

Kalle Räihä, Marika Alhonen

15 - 40

Assessment of team and individual work
Self and peer assessment of team work

SAMPO Degree Programme in International Sales and Marketing

5 cr

H-5