Mind the Gap in International Business - Study guide

The module advances the following competences: communication, teamwork and negotiations in cross-cultural and virtual environments. Moreover, the module advances ability to do business with global mindset and manage some legal aspects of international business law.

Specific information on the learning objectives can be found in the grading criteria.

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

Cross-cultural communication
Cross-cultural team creation and leadership
Cross-cultural negotiations
Virtual working methods cross borders
International business law & international legal organisations

Grade 1
The student finds it challenging to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. His/her contribution in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team is rather limited. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods only when aided by other students and supervisors. S/he has limited knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on limited level.

Grade 3
The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. S/he contributes actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods to some extent. S/he has good knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on good level.

Grade 5
The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams excellently. S/he contributes very actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize a number of virtual working methods professionally. S/he has excellent knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules fluently and on professional level.

This course is studied closely together with the course From request for quotation to delivery BUS3PO313. In case you plan to take only either one of these two course, please contact one of the teacher to discuss this possibility.

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

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.

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

Porvoo Campus

Exam on law 30.11.2022
Re-exam 14.12.2022

English

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

22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022

Project assignments and exam

13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022

Follow the timetable on Tuudo and Moodle

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You can proceed in your studies by
- participating in courses
- using recognition of prior learning (transfer crediting and demonstrations i.e. RPL) Responsible teacher: Anette Kairikko. or
- using work-based learning during studies (Work & Study) Responsible teacher: Anette Kairikko.

Kirsi Ola, Antti Petteri Kurhinen, Katri Heikkinen

15 - 40

Project 50 % consisting of analysis of international business behavior and relationships and organizing an international webinar 2.11
International business law 30 % consisting of exam and assignments
Sustainability workshop 20 %
- 50 % pre assignment (18.9) + activity during the workshop 21.9
- 50 % Video 2.10

LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management

10 cr

5 cr

H-5