Mind the Gap in International Business (10 cr)

Code: BUS3PO314-3002

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 10 cr

RDI portion: 10 cr

Campus: Porvoo Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 40

Degree programmes: LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management

Teachers: Katri Heikkinen; Kirsi Ola; Anette Kairikko

Groups: PO5
Porvoo Advanced Studies; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: BUS3PO314

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Follow the timetable on Tuudo and Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

a) Learning with contact teaching including assignments, international project work, independent study and exams.

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to a plan that shows how the learning goals of the course can be obtained through the student’s work or hobby. More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

c) Demonstration (of earlier skills and knowledge in the course content). More information from responsible teachers or academic advisors.

Assessment of one´s own learning is a compulsory part of each course.

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

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

Working life connections

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

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam on law 7.12.2020
Re-exam 16.12.

Internationality

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

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

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

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

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

International business law 30 % (assignments and exam)