•     Asian Areal Studies 1 ASA2PO201-3003 19.08.2019-13.12.2019  5   (RM3, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The module advances the following competences: e.g., communication, cultural awareness, customer understanding and global business mindset.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    The module is a part of the professional studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum. The module advances the following competences: e.g., communication, cultural awareness, customer understanding and global business mindset. The module can be taken as 5cr+5cr module. The first part (5 cr) gives an overall understanding of the Asian markets and business culture, the second part (5 cr) part consists of product planning and marketing for the Asian markets.
    Contents
    Culture, society, geography, economy, business, trade relations, entrepreneurship in Asia
    Doing business in Asia: Business operational environment and business culture in Asia
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student has a very basic understanding of the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has some understanding of the business culture and its context. S/he has challenges with communicating and networking with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are minimal. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and supervisors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student is able to understand the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has an idea of the business culture and its context. S/he is able to communicate and network with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are rather good. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student has an advanced understanding of the culture, society, business environment and economy of Asian markets. The student has a comprehensive idea of the business culture and its context. S/he is able to communicate and network on a professional level with stakeholders in Asia. The student’s activity and participation are excellent. The student displays a culturally aware business-oriented approach towards Asia and is able to lead teamwork.
    Further information
    Teacher: Annika Konttinen

    Assessment is based on activities and deliverables:
    Classroom activities
    Individual assignments
    Teamwork
    Final deliverables
    Peer assessment
    Self-assessment
    The self-assessment of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected via an electronic form.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Lectures, discussions, presentations and workshops about various topics relating to doing business in Asia.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Students are asked to look for relevant books and articles about Asian markets. Lecture materials, articles and other documents/website links on Moodle.

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    19.08.2019 - 13.12.2019

    Learning assignments

    News Flash + Asian Book Club + Asian Food Court 30 % Presentations 30 % Country report: 40 %

    Enrollment

    17.06.2019 - 23.08.2019

    Groups
    • RM3
    • PO3
    • EXCH
    • RG3
    • VM3
    Teachers

    Annika Konttinen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Degree Programmes

    POMO Matkailun koulutusohjelma, VIMA Myynnin ja visuaalisen markkinoinnin koulutusohjelma, TEMPO Degree Programme in Tourism and Event Management, LIIPO Liiketalouden koulutusohjelma

    Evaluation scale

    H-5