Academic year 2023 - 2024

•     Advanced Financial Accounting ACC3LF107-3011 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You will broaden your knowledge in selected areas of financial accounting. You can prepare cash flow statement for a firm and understand the requirements for full statutory financial statement information. You use the basic international tax rules applicable in international trade e.g. cross border VAT and transfer pricing. You know how to define taxable profit and calculate the final tax expense for different forms of business organization. You can communicate financial information to various stakeholders.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: ACC3LF101 Financial Accounting.

  Contents

  • cash flow statement
  • notes to the financial statements
  • foreign currency translations
  • cross border VAT
  • taxable profit, tax expense, transfer pricing
  • communication of financial information

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest lecturers, company visit, tax authority visit
  
  Internationality
  All course contents are linked to international business environment.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Weekly contact classes during 2 periods

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials will be mostly provided by course teachers on the Moodle site.
  Cash flow statement: Harrison, Horngren, Thomas,Tiezt, Suwardy: Financial Accounting, 11th ed., 2018 Pearson Education, chapter 11 or similar.
  Kirjanpidon keskeinen lainsäädäntö - Väsentlig bokföringslagstiftning - Essential Finnish accounting legislation (Finnish – Swedish – English). 2018. ST-Akatemia Oy. Helsinki
  Procountor software - related instructions provided by the company

  Teachers

  Anne Arkima

  Working life connections

  Guest speaker from a audit firm
  Case simulations

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam on taxation in the mid-way of the course, 2 retake options
  Assignments not to be retaken/upgraded.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  All course contents are linked to international business environment.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Homeworks in taxation
  
  Preparing financial statement package for a firm
  Preparing cash flow statement
  RPA online course to be taken
  Preparing presentation video about financial status

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  see details in Moodle/Peppi

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF4PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Tax exam 50%
  Assignments: 4 different, total 40%
  Homeworks and activity 10%

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Basic Work Placement PLA6LF002A-3011 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  15 cr  (LF2PA) +-
  Learning objectives

  The Basic Work Placement is an opportunity to gain hands on work experience in entry/junior level business or NGO administration duties. It allows the student to:
  
  develop practical skills for and an understanding of careers in business administration.
  take initiative and work with commitment to the tasks and the organisation.
  apply knowledge and skills gained in the work place and link them to the BBA studies, and vice versa.
  develop the ability to describe and evaluate the meaning of their own job tasks in the context of the organization.
  enhance the ability to analyse business tasks and problems by reflecting on and evaluating the company and its operations, and the tasks the student performed
  reflect on and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, competencies, employability and professional identity as well as plan their future career.
  build their professional networks.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites. Nevertheless, the work placement tasks need to be pre-approved by the Basic Work Placement Coordinator.

  Contents

  Developing competencies, skills, knowledge and expertise in business administration.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Learning through completing the tasks agreed with and supervised by the work placement employer.
  
  Internationality
  Students are strongly encouraged to complete their work placement in an internationally oriented organization or abroad.

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  Teachers

  Marit Keränen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF2PA

  Seats

  1 - 150

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 15 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Basic Work Placement PLA6LF002A-3012 01.01.2024-31.07.2024  15 cr  (LF2PA) +-
  Learning objectives

  The Basic Work Placement is an opportunity to gain hands on work experience in entry/junior level business or NGO administration duties. It allows the student to:
  
  develop practical skills for and an understanding of careers in business administration.
  take initiative and work with commitment to the tasks and the organisation.
  apply knowledge and skills gained in the work place and link them to the BBA studies, and vice versa.
  develop the ability to describe and evaluate the meaning of their own job tasks in the context of the organization.
  enhance the ability to analyse business tasks and problems by reflecting on and evaluating the company and its operations, and the tasks the student performed
  reflect on and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, competencies, employability and professional identity as well as plan their future career.
  build their professional networks.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites. Nevertheless, the work placement tasks need to be pre-approved by the Basic Work Placement Coordinator.

  Contents

  Developing competencies, skills, knowledge and expertise in business administration.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Learning through completing the tasks agreed with and supervised by the work placement employer.
  
  Internationality
  Students are strongly encouraged to complete their work placement in an internationally oriented organization or abroad.

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  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • LF2PA

  Seats

  0 - 150

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 15 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Basics of Financial Management ACC1LF101-3031 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  In this course you will learn some basic accounting-finance concepts you will use for your entire professional career.
  If you engage, participate actively work & study, you will be able to understand financial statements and use various accounting methods for decision-making purposes.
  You will be able to interpret the content of financial statements with the help of main financial ratios.
  You will be able to make distinction between different cost types and understand the cost behavior and its implications to profitability calculations.
  You will be able to use cost-volume-profit analysis for different purposes like sensitivity analysis and price-setting.
  You will be able to use basic cost allocation methods for decision-making purposes.
  You will be able to prepare basics income statement and cash budget.
  You will be able to use basic tools for efficient working capital management.

  Contents

  - financial statement analysis
  - working capital
  - variable and fixed costs
  - cost-volume-profit analysis
  - cost allocation
  - budgeted income statement and cash flow

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Timo Rima

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Branding and Marketing Communications MAR3LF105-3024 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand and can describe branding as a strategic tool for business management, leadership and marketing. You know the value of brand management in local and global markets. You know the role and content of marketing communications in international business. You can apply branding and marketing communications theories to practical contexts. You can use research findings to develop branding and marketing communications.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing or equivalent competence. IBU3LF101 Specialisation Project is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  • Brand management theory and models
  • Brand engagement through storytelling and social media
  • Brand architecture and brand strategy
  • Qualitative brand research and brand management guidelines
  • Integrated marketing communication
  • Context analysis and communication research
  • Communication planning process
  • Communication objectives and measurement
  • Target group decisions in B2B and B2C communication
  • Media decisions
  • Marketing communication in social media
  • Message and creative decisions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills:
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence:
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Branding and Marketing Communications MAR3LF105-3025 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand and can describe branding as a strategic tool for business management, leadership and marketing. You know the value of brand management in local and global markets. You know the role and content of marketing communications in international business. You can apply branding and marketing communications theories to practical contexts. You can use research findings to develop branding and marketing communications.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing or equivalent competence. IBU3LF101 Specialisation Project is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  • Brand management theory and models
  • Brand engagement through storytelling and social media
  • Brand architecture and brand strategy
  • Qualitative brand research and brand management guidelines
  • Integrated marketing communication
  • Context analysis and communication research
  • Communication planning process
  • Communication objectives and measurement
  • Target group decisions in B2B and B2C communication
  • Media decisions
  • Marketing communication in social media
  • Message and creative decisions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills:
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence:
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Ville Lahtinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • EXCH
  • LF5EMAR

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Branding and Marketing Communications MAR3LF105-3022 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand and can describe branding as a strategic tool for business management, leadership and marketing. You know the value of brand management in local and global markets. You know the role and content of marketing communications in international business. You can apply branding and marketing communications theories to practical contexts. You can use research findings to develop branding and marketing communications.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing or equivalent competence. IBU3LF101 Specialisation Project is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  • Brand management theory and models
  • Brand engagement through storytelling and social media
  • Brand architecture and brand strategy
  • Qualitative brand research and brand management guidelines
  • Integrated marketing communication
  • Context analysis and communication research
  • Communication planning process
  • Communication objectives and measurement
  • Target group decisions in B2B and B2C communication
  • Media decisions
  • Marketing communication in social media
  • Message and creative decisions

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills:
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence:
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Jenni Brisk, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     BtoB Sales Skills MAR3LF101-3025 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You know the personal selling process in B2B sales and ways to develop your skills as a professional salesperson. You also know various selling techniques in B2B sales negotiations in an international context and you understand the importance of planning your own work, control and customer service in B2B sales.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing.

  Contents

  B2B buying process and decision making
  customer prospecting methods
  B2B personal selling process step-by-step: sales call planning, approach, need identification, solutions presentation, dealing with objections and price, closing the sale and building up customer relations
  planning your own work, control and development
  cultural aspects in international B2B sales
  ethical issues in B2B sales

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Internationality
  International context will be covered in sales skills exercises.
  
  Course formats
  Contact and distant sessions or educationalisation.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  14 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Budgeting and Performance Evaluation ACC3LF104-3014 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can prepare operational and financial budgets and measure performance against the targets. You are able to estimate revenues, expenses and resources over a certain period, including financing of the planned actions. You apply different budgeting techniques. You monitor and evaluate the business performance against the set goals. You present and communicate effectively the financial information within the organization. You make a qualitative research in the field of budgeting or performance evaluation

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  ACC1LF101 - Basics of Financial Management
  For students doing Financial Management specialization: Financial Accounting and Business Controlling are required

  Contents

  · master budget of a company
  · forecasting and budgeting methods
  · flexible budgets and variance analysis
  · goal setting and measuring against the targets
  · key performance indicators
  · balance scorecard
  · qualitative research method

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Lectures, group discussions, workbooks and quizzes, group projects for QRM

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Managerial Accounting, Braun &Tietz, chapter 1,2,9,10,11,12

  Teachers

  Juan Borra

  Working life connections

  The course includes guest speakers from various international firms and the students will perform interviews with real companies

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  October-November . Specific date will be in moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  5 Workbooks and team work with Qualitative Research method, interview with real companies

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  This course runs on Tuesdays from 17:40-20:30

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH
  • LF5EACC

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  according to GLOBBA assessment Criteria
  60% from exam and workbooks
  40% from Qualitative Research Methods - Team work

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Budgeting and Performance Evaluation ACC3LF104-3016 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can prepare operational and financial budgets and measure performance against the targets. You are able to estimate revenues, expenses and resources over a certain period, including financing of the planned actions. You apply different budgeting techniques. You monitor and evaluate the business performance against the set goals. You present and communicate effectively the financial information within the organization. You make a qualitative research in the field of budgeting or performance evaluation

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  ACC1LF101 - Basics of Financial Management
  For students doing Financial Management specialization: Financial Accounting and Business Controlling are required

  Contents

  · master budget of a company
  · forecasting and budgeting methods
  · flexible budgets and variance analysis
  · goal setting and measuring against the targets
  · key performance indicators
  · balance scorecard
  · qualitative research method

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Lectures, group discussions, workbooks and quizzes, group projects for QRM

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Managerial Accounting, Braun &Tietz, chapter 1,2,9,10,11,12

  Teachers

  Juan Borra

  Working life connections

  The course includes guest speakers from various international firms and the students will perform interviews with real companies

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  October-November . Specific date will be in moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  5 Workbooks and team work with Qualitative Research method, interview with real companies

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  This course runs on Wednesdays from 14-16:45, classroom details in Tudo-Mynet or moodle

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  according to GLOBBA assessment Criteria
  60% from exam (30%) and workbooks (20%) & attendance (10%)-
  40% from Qualitative Research Methods - Team work

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Budgeting and Performance Evaluation ACC3LF104-3015 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can prepare operational and financial budgets and measure performance against the targets. You are able to estimate revenues, expenses and resources over a certain period, including financing of the planned actions. You apply different budgeting techniques. You monitor and evaluate the business performance against the set goals. You present and communicate effectively the financial information within the organization. You make a qualitative research in the field of budgeting or performance evaluation

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  ACC1LF101 - Basics of Financial Management
  For students doing Financial Management specialization: Financial Accounting and Business Controlling are required

  Contents

  · master budget of a company
  · forecasting and budgeting methods
  · flexible budgets and variance analysis
  · goal setting and measuring against the targets
  · key performance indicators
  · balance scorecard
  · qualitative research method

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Lectures, group discussions, workbooks and quizzes, group projects for QRM

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Managerial Accounting, Braun &Tietz, chapter 1,2,9,10,11,12

  Teachers

  Juan Borra

  Working life connections

  The course includes guest speakers from various international firms and the students will perform interviews with real companies

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  October-November . Specific date will be in moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  5 Workbooks and team work with Qualitative Research method, interview with real companies

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  This course runs on Tuesdays from 17:40-20:30

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Further information

  according to GLOBBA assessment Criteria
  60% from exam and workbooks
  40% from Qualitative Research Methods - Team work

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Business Controlling and Analytics ACC3LF102-3016 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Once you complete this course, if you study and work hard, engage and participate during the course, you will be able to plan, control and analyse profitability at different levels of operations and in different business fields, also constructing spreadsheet models.
  
  You can cope with practical accounting problems in different decision-making situations using relevant information for profitability and pricing. You understand the costs associated with manufacturing products or providing services and effectively control costs by understanding the activities that drive costs. You can interpret, discuss, report and present the best solutions based on the accounting information.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  ACC1LF101 - Basics of Financial Management
  ACC3LF101 - Financial Accounting

  Contents

  -value chain in a business
  -role of managerial accounting in depth
  -business and customer profitability analysis using different tools
  -job costing and process costing
  -ABC costing, lean production and total quality management
  -relevant information for short term decisions
  -cost and project controlling
  -sustainability using environmental management accounting systems

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact Sessions & online platform for exercises and assignments (MyLab Accounting)

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material will be available in moodle

  Teachers

  Lauri Larjavaara

  Working life connections

  All examples and exercises are related to real business cases
  Company guests

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Assignments are completed and graded using My Accounting Lab.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Assignments will make use of international business cases and examples.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Each chapter we cover contains exercises on MyAccountingLab

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  See moodle for schedules

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF4PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  My Lab + Skill up tasks + attendance and participation

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Chinese 3 CHI8LF103-3007 01.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  0 - 5

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr
•     Chinese 4 CHI8LF104-3006 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to handle a variety of business-related subjects in the language, are acquainted with business terminology in the language and are familiar with corporate culture and business life in the language area. You are also able to make presentations and handle typical customer services situations. You can write business-related documents in the language. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is B1.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: Chinese 3 or equivalent competence (5 credits of earlier studies).

  Contents

  vocabulary and structures for business communication
  more advanced skills for presentations on business-related subjects
  oral tools for customer-related situations
  writing skills for business-related documents

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
  Competences:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Combination of Basic and Specialisation Work Placement PLA6LF001-3011 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  30 cr  (LF2PA) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the combination of Basic and Specialisation Work, the student
  • is able to recognise and evaluate his/her own strengths and development needs
  • understands the importance of service, selling and entrepreneurship for profitable global business
  • understands the role of work placement learning in developing his/her own professional competences
  • has professional networking skills in the field of business where work placement completed
  • is able to analyse own work and competences
  • is able to change his/her own behaviour
  • is able to update and revise his/her study and career plans
  • is able to describe and evaluate the meaning of own tasks in his/her chosen specialisation and the competences required
  • applies own professional competences to company and industry specific procedures
  • works independently and as part of a team
  • takes initiatives and is committed to the tasks and solving problems
  • assumes a holistic view of the business and its global environment
  • works toward his/her career development plan.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  As instructed in the Guidelines for GloBBA Work Placement.

  Contents

  COURSE CONTENTS
  • Work placement learning process as for the International Business degree students
  • Completion of job specific tasks and relationships
  • Developing competences and expertise for international business
  • Career Development Plan
  • Work Placement Report

  Further information

  ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
  Ability to proceed in the work placement learning process as instructed
  Written Work Placement report

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  Teachers

  Anne Arkima, Olli Kupiainen, Anne Simpson, Marit Keränen, Soile Kallinen, Petra Lindell, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment

  23.05.2023 - 23.05.2023

  Groups

  • LF2PA

  Seats

  1 - 100

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Combination of Basic and Specialisation Work Placement PLA6LF001-3012 01.01.2024-31.07.2024  30 cr  (LF2PA) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the combination of Basic and Specialisation Work, the student
  • is able to recognise and evaluate his/her own strengths and development needs
  • understands the importance of service, selling and entrepreneurship for profitable global business
  • understands the role of work placement learning in developing his/her own professional competences
  • has professional networking skills in the field of business where work placement completed
  • is able to analyse own work and competences
  • is able to change his/her own behaviour
  • is able to update and revise his/her study and career plans
  • is able to describe and evaluate the meaning of own tasks in his/her chosen specialisation and the competences required
  • applies own professional competences to company and industry specific procedures
  • works independently and as part of a team
  • takes initiatives and is committed to the tasks and solving problems
  • assumes a holistic view of the business and its global environment
  • works toward his/her career development plan.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  As instructed in the Guidelines for GloBBA Work Placement.

  Contents

  COURSE CONTENTS
  • Work placement learning process as for the International Business degree students
  • Completion of job specific tasks and relationships
  • Developing competences and expertise for international business
  • Career Development Plan
  • Work Placement Report

  Further information

  ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
  Ability to proceed in the work placement learning process as instructed
  Written Work Placement report

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  Teachers

  Olli Kupiainen, Anne Simpson, Elina Vannesluoma, Heli Kortesalmi, Soile Kallinen, Petra Lindell, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  27.08.2023 - 27.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF2PA

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Customer Relationship Management MAR3LF104-3025 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You know how to create and develop profitable long-term relationships with carefully targeted customers. You know the key tasks and the role of an account/key account manager. You understand the purchasing process of corporate and governmental customers. You know how to manage customer profitability by using appropriate tools. You understand how to coordinate the activities of multiple sales channels. You are familiar with some CRM IT-tools.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing

  Contents

  planning and implementing a company’s customer strategy (the right customers)
  customer insight and understanding what customers value (customer value creation)
  buyer’s purchasing process (B2B, B2G)
  multichannel integration process
  information management process
  measurement and development of customer satisfaction
  customer profitability planning and control
  customer data collection, warehousing and analysis
  creating customer loyalty and loyalty programs (public and silent programs)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Business cases, company visit, guest speakers.
  
  Internationality
  International and global customer relationships (e.g., global account management) will be covered.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Timo Rima

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Customer Relationship Management MAR3LF104-3024 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You know how to create and develop profitable long-term relationships with carefully targeted customers. You know the key tasks and the role of an account/key account manager. You understand the purchasing process of corporate and governmental customers. You know how to manage customer profitability by using appropriate tools. You understand how to coordinate the activities of multiple sales channels. You are familiar with some CRM IT-tools.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing

  Contents

  planning and implementing a company’s customer strategy (the right customers)
  customer insight and understanding what customers value (customer value creation)
  buyer’s purchasing process (B2B, B2G)
  multichannel integration process
  information management process
  measurement and development of customer satisfaction
  customer profitability planning and control
  customer data collection, warehousing and analysis
  creating customer loyalty and loyalty programs (public and silent programs)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Business cases, company visit, guest speakers.
  
  Internationality
  International and global customer relationships (e.g., global account management) will be covered.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact and distant lessons, educalisation.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  In Moodle

  Teachers

  Hannu Koikkalainen

  Working life connections

  Company cases and visitors

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  International and global customer relationship will be covered

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Developing Academic Writing ENG8LF101-3005 07.08.2023-20.10.2023  3 cr  (GLOB20SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The student
  • is able to write academic texts to specified audiences
  • can produce short and long academic texts according to process writing principles
  • is able to find, evaluate and uses sources in compliance with ethical standards of academic conduct, including writing in-text citations and bibliographic entries
  • can recognize and use academic English writing conventions such as appropriate tone, tense, vocabulary, paragraph types, linking words and phrases
  • knows how to transform research outcomes (quantitative and/or qualitative) into the appropriate academic format
  • can edit both own and text of others
  • understands how to structure a thesis/report according to academic standards

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites, but recommended at the start of the Thesis Planning course.

  Contents

  • Text audience, organization and style (tone, voice, tense, vocabulary)
  • Process writing: Exploring and focusing on a topic, outlining, organizing texts from general-specific and specific-general, logical division of ideas
  • Finding, evaluating and using sources ethically (referencing), academic misconduct (see TENK pdf), writing in-text citations and bibliographic entries
  • Paragraph types: thematic, descriptive, narrative, argumentative, comparative/contrastive and metatextual
  • Linking words and phrases, punctuation
  • Paraphrasing, writing summaries and abstracts
  • Structuring a thesis/report according to academic standards, ensuring compliance with the institutional instructions Writing reports and theses at Haaga-Helia
  Additionally, progressive levels of vocabulary and grammar are integrated into each topic.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact sessions involve explanation of academic writing/English along with numerous in-class exercises; therefore, attendance is important for acquisition of writing skills. Writing assignments are to be completed outside of the class time and will be assessed in the follow-up session by oneself and peers through instructor guidance.
  • Lectures
  • Workshop-style learning environment
  • Written assignments with clear application to the thesis writing process
  • Peer assessment

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. 2007. Introduction to Academic Writing: Level 3, 3rd ed. Pearson Longman. White Plains, NY. USA.
  
  Swales, J. & Feak C. Academic Writing for Graduate Students. University of Michigan Press. Ann Arbor, MI. USA.
  
  Haaga-Helia Thesis Coordinators. 2019. Writing reports and theses at Haaga-Helia. Haaga-Helia UAS. Helsinki, Finland.

  Teachers

  Kevin Gore

  Working life connections

  Not applicable, but the learning outcomes of this course are integrated into the Bachelor’s Thesis, which is preferably commissioned by an organization in the business community.

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Not applicable, but the learning outcomes of this course are integrated into the Bachelor’s Thesis, which is preferably commissioned by an organization in the business community. All theses in the GLOBBA Degree Program are to have an international aspect.

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB20SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Developing SCM SCM3LF101-3022 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to identify possible problems, risks and development areas in different supply chains. You have the skills to measure key performance (KPIs) and other supply chain indicators. You are capable of improving supply chain management (SCM) by using organizational and technology based tools.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

  Contents

  risk management
  process analysis
  current state analysis
  SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference model) as a tool for supply chain development process
  KPIs and reporting

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  During the course you will analyse a real life case from a supply chain perspective, keeping in mind a service and support point of view.
  
  Internationality
  SCM has a strong link to international business and the cases are related to global environment. Multicultural teams.

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  Teachers

  Juhana Isohanni, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Digital Transformation of Business MAR3LF109-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF6PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify and explain the variety of digital business models, i.e., business to business, business to customer, consumer to consumer. You can explain the benefits and limitations of using digital business models in relation to traditional models. You can determine an appropriate digital business model for a specific company. You can apply the digitalization model as a means to expand business opportunities, add value and internationalize a specific business to transform it.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: MAR1LF101 Basics of Marketing and SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

  Contents

  • business transformation tools and concepts
  
  o opportunities of digitalisation
  o value creation
  o platform economy
  o channel decisions (supply chain & marketing)
  o different sources of revenue
  o Internet of Things (IoT)
  • future business trends

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  Teachers

  Joona Mäntyvaara, Hannu Koikkalainen

  Working life connections

  Development project with Otto Brand Oy

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Retail industry concentrating in importing but also manufacturing in Finland

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  Course start on 16.2.2022 running until 6.5.2022

  Groups

  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • LF6EMAR
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     ERP and Project Management ICT1LF102-3041 12.02.2024-17.05.2024  2 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You have qualifications for project management (PM) and are familiar with project planning, well-managed implementing and finishing projects. You are introduced into modern ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) information systems. You utilize ERP systems’ basic functionalities and run business processes within the system.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: ICT1LF101 Business ICT Skills or equivalent competence.

  Contents

  The course is divided into two major parts, project management and an ERP part.
  The ERP part of the course will be done with SAP.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  ERP systems are widely used in all business sectors globally.

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  Teachers

  Miikka Mäkelä, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.02.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 2 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Financial Statement Analysis ACC3LF103-3017 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PACC, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify and calculate the major categories of ratios for assessing the financial performance and position of a business. You define, calculate and interpret key financial ratios in terms of profitability, liquidity and solvency. You prepare a common-sized analysis as well a trend analysis. You understand ratings from major different institutions worldwide. You use Excel in a professional manner to analyse data and make conclusions based on statistical analysis. You apply the knowledge to a case company. You will be able to discuss the results and improve your analytical skills.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  ACC3LF101 or equivalent introductory course to accounting.

  Contents

  formulas for the ratios: profitability, liquidity cycle and solvency
  interpreting key ratios by comparison in words
  key ratio indicators by business field using a median indicator and combination ratios
  descriptive statistics, correlation, regression and trend analysis
  cross tabulations and graphical presentation
  statistical inference

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  - this is a fully virtual implementation, where capabilities of self-studies and self management is needed.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material available in Moodle
  Chapters related Financials Statement Analysis in the following course books:
  Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (Harrison, Horngren, Thomas, Suwardy), Pearson
  Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis (Kemp, Waybright), corresponding chapters for Financial Statement Analysis

  Teachers

  Mika Mustikainen

  Working life connections

  -Examples and exercises are business related
  -During the course students will analyze companies of their interest and build understanding of companies' financial health

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam in this implementation. Please make sure you good work with the assignments as course grade is an average of them. Once you have completed 3/5 assignments and got a grade from them, you have passed the course. If you target for better grade, please do all assignments.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  - Assignments relate to international companies analysis
  - Companies under analysis are operating under internaltional financial records and standards (IFRS)
  - Project work relates to international companies ratings
  - Multicultural companies involved and multicultural teams

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Learning assignment 1: Financial statement perspectives 20 %
  Learning assignment 2: Financial ratios 20 %
  Learning assignment 3: Data classification and analysis 20%
  Learning assignment 4: Market based ratios and cash flow statement 20%
  Learning assignment 5: Statistical analysis 20%
  Once you have submitted tree assignments and got a passing grade, you will get a grade for this course and it will not be removed. If you want better grade, then do all of the assignments!

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Course is virtual so no contact sessions.
  
  Schedule:
  Cal. week Topic Teacher, assignment deadline
  34, 23.-29.8. Introduction to financial analysis, analysing and adjusting financial statements. Review of topic related thesis in finance and accounting. Heli
  35, 30.8.-5.9. Creating an index series, inflated series. Descriptive statistics. Moving average. Heli
  36, 6.-12.9. Independent work on assignment 1 DL 12.9.
  37, 13.-19.9. Assignment 1 feedback, Ratio analysis Profitability, liquidity and solvency Heli
  38, 20.-26.9. Independent work on assignment 2 DL 3.10.
  39, 27.9.-3.10. Assignment 2 feedback, Data classification and analysis Heli
  40, 4.-10.10. Independent work on assignment 3 Heli
  41, 11.-17.10. Assignment 3 feedback, Market based ratios DL 17.10.
  42, 18.-24.10 Intensive week – no class Mika
  43, 25.-31.10 Cash flow statement Mika
  44, 1.-7.11. Independent work on assignment 4 DL 7.11.
  45, 8.-14.11. Assignment 4 feedback, Correlation and regression analysis. Mika
  46, 15.-21.11. Probabilities. Normal distribution. Statistical inference. Hypothesis testing. Mika
  47, 22.-28.11. Independent work on assignment 5 DL 28.11.
  48, 29.11.-5.12. Assignment 5 feedback. Course feedback and ending session. Mika
  (in this course it is not possible to get extensions for the deadlines.)

  Groups

  • LF4PACC
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Further information

  Learning assignment 1: Financial statement perspectives 20 %
  Learning assignment 2: Financial ratios 20 %
  Learning assignment 3: Data classification and analysis 20%
  Learning assignment 4: Market based ratios and cash flow statement 20%
  Learning assignment 5: Statistical analysis 20%
  Once you have submitted tree assignments and got a passing grade, you will get a grade for this course and it will not be removed. If you want better grade, then do all of the assignments!

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     French 3 FRE8LF103-3013 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to discuss familiar topics in everyday and working life. You are familiar with basic business terminology in the language. You have deepened your oral and writing skills toward working life needs. You are familiar with ordinary communication situations in business, such as presentations and customer service related situations. You are aware of the key business culture features of the language area. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2–B1.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: French 1 and 2 or equivalent competence (10 credits of earlier studies).

  Contents

  review of the key structures of the language and introduction to more advanced structures
  central vocabulary and structures for general business communication
  writing skills for basic business texts
  active participation in ordinary business communication situations
  basic skills for presentations on business-related subjects

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Laurianne Bellotti

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  HELI Degree Programme in Business Management, GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     French 4 FRE8LF104-3008 01.01.2024-30.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  ou are able to handle a variety of business-related subjects in the language, are acquainted with business terminology in the language and are familiar with corporate culture and business life in the language area. You are also able to make presentations and handle typical customer services situations. You can write business-related documents in the language. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is B1.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: French 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent competence (15 credits of earlier studies).

  Contents

  vocabulary and structures for business communication
  more advanced skills for presentations on business-related subjects
  oral tools for customer-related situations
  writing skills for business-related documents

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills
  Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
  Competence
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course material in Moodle

  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 30.05.2024

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  5 - 15

  Degree Programme

  HELI Degree Programme in Business Management, GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr
•     German 3 GER8LF103-3017 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to discuss familiar topics in everyday and working life. You are familiar with basic business terminology in the language. You have deepened your oral and writing skills toward working life needs. You are familiar with ordinary communication situations in business, such as presentations and customer service related situations. You are aware of the key business culture features of the language area. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2–B1.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: German 1 and 2 or equivalent competence (10 credits of earlier studies).

  Contents

  - review of the key structures of the language and introduction to more advanced structures
  - central vocabulary and structures for general business communication
  - writing skills for basic business texts
  - active participation in ordinary business communication situations
  - basic skills for presentations on business-related subjects
  
  During the language studies, students can participate in an official language test "Goethe-Test Pro - German for Professionals". The official certificate may increase the professional value of your German studies.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
  Competences:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  5 - 20

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     German 4 GER8LF104-3012 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to handle a variety of business-related subjects in the language, are acquainted with business terminology in the language and are familiar with corporate culture and business life in the language area. You are also able to make presentations and handle typical customer services situations. You can write business-related documents in the language. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is B1.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: German 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent competence (15 credits of earlier studies).

  Contents

  - vocabulary and structures for business communication
  - more advanced skills for presentations on business-related subjects
  - oral tools for customer-related situations
  - writing skills for business-related documents
  
  During the language studies, students can participate in an official language test "Goethe-Test Pro - German for Professionals". The official certificate may increase the professional value of your German studies.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
  Skills:
  Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.
  Competences:
  In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  contact sessions
  individual assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz, Joachim Becker, Matthias Merkelbach, Cornelsen 2014 (selected chapters)

  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma, Diego Hernández Campos

  Working life connections

  topics and vocabulary from working life

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  final exam 18.5.2022
  re-examination: autumn 2022

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  not applicable

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  portfolio with different business documents
  oral presentations

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  Mondays and Wednesdays: 16-17.30

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  final written exam
  oral presentation

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Growth and Competitive Strategies MAR3LF108-3013 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF6PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You have an increased understanding of the complexity of operating an international company. You have a holistic view of running an international company (marketing, operations, logistics, financing). You improve your analytical skills (business environment, competition, KPI’s) needed for fact-based decision making. You understand the significance of fierce competition in the international business environment. You understand the importance of strategy work in the digitalized world in order to facilitate changes. You know a wide range of strategic tools needed in order to succeed in global business.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  At least two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  key concepts of international strategy work
  analysis of the dynamic business environment
  competitor analysis
  planning strategic growth options
  implementing a business strategy
  evaluating and measuring the success of the strategy
  strategic tool box
  competing in a simulated global environment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Visitors and/or company visits.
  
  Internationality
  In the business simulation game, student teams will lead international/global companies. International cases.

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  Teachers

  Markus Kauppinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • LF6PMAR
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF6EMAR
  • EXCH
  • LF6EHRM
  • BLENDED

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Growth and Competitive Strategies MAR3LF108-3014 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF6PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You have an increased understanding of the complexity of operating an international company. You have a holistic view of running an international company (marketing, operations, logistics, financing). You improve your analytical skills (business environment, competition, KPI’s) needed for fact-based decision making. You understand the significance of fierce competition in the international business environment. You understand the importance of strategy work in the digitalized world in order to facilitate changes. You know a wide range of strategic tools needed in order to succeed in global business.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  At least two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  key concepts of international strategy work
  analysis of the dynamic business environment
  competitor analysis
  planning strategic growth options
  implementing a business strategy
  evaluating and measuring the success of the strategy
  strategic tool box
  competing in a simulated global environment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Visitors and/or company visits.
  
  Internationality
  In the business simulation game, student teams will lead international/global companies. International cases.

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  Teachers

  Markus Kauppinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF6PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     HR Strategy and Change HRM3LF105-3008 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5EHRM, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand the purpose of, and the processes and tools used in strategic HR planning. You are able to identify and discuss the challenges changing business environments set for strategic HR planning. You understand the importance of the strategic link between HR and business strategies. You can analyse organisational HR strategies and suggest improvements. You are able to draft a change communication plan for a specific organisational need and to analyse external HR data and understand its function in the annual reporting system.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: all compulsory HRM courses (HRM3LF101 Employer Branding, HRM3LF102 Talent Development, HRM3LF103 Talent Management and HRM3LF104 eHRM).

  Contents

  - HR strategy and planning
  - Strategic HRM and strategic alignment
  - Managing change and change communication

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Anita Pösö, Mia Lahtela

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Groups

  • LF5EHRM
  • EVENING
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Innovate Circular Economy and Sustainable Future SER004AS2AE-3002 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (TR3HEENT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Working in multidisciplinary groups students innovate, develop and find solutions to company's challenges of industry in circular economy.
  Students use future and life oriented design, storytelling and circular economy tools and methods as a part of an innovation process.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Basics of business recommended

  Contents

  Basics of Circular Economy (if student don´t have this competence)
  Methods of circular economy and ecosystem level innovation
  Business models of circular economy
  Future and life oriented design, storytelling and innovation methods
  Innovation challenge in circular economy to a company

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Working in multidisciplinary groups students are able to innovate, develop and find solutions to company's challenges of industry in circular economy
  Students are able to make use of storytelling and circular economy tools and methods as a part of an innovation process

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Working in multidisciplinary groups is able to innovate, develop and find solutions to company's challenges in circular economy
  Is able to use of storytelling and circular economy tools and methods as a part of an innovation process
  Is able to examine innovations taking into account circular economy

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Working in multidisciplinary groups is able to innovate, develop and find solutions to company's challenges in circular economy
  Is able to make use of storytelling and circular economy tools and methods as a part of an innovation process
  Is able to examine innovations taking into account circular economy and company's productivity

  Further information

  The course name has changed. It was previously Hackathon- Innovate Circular Economy

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Independent studies before innovation week, support the success of students in innovation
  Teachers guide/help students during the innovation process
  The case company gives the challenge of industry to the teams

  Teachers

  Eeva Aarnio, Satu Harkki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Basics of the Circular Economy (if student has not already this competence)
  Circular Economy Business Models
  Orientation to innovation
  Innovation challenge and team work

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  Sessions on Mondays at 2-5 pm

  Groups

  • TR3HEENT
  • TR3HESAL
  • AVOINAMK
  • TR3HEMAR2
  • LHPAVV
  • TR3HESER
  • TRB3HEECO2
  • TRB3HEECO1
  • TRB3HESER
  • TR3HEMAR1
  • TRB3HEHRL1
  • TR3HEECO2
  • EXCH
  • TR3HEECO1
  • TR3HEINT
  • TR3HEHRL1
  • GLOBBAFC
  • IBE3PA3
  • TR3HECOM
  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • TRB3HEENT
  • TR3HEHRL2
  • IBE3PA2
  • IBE3PA1
  • TR3HEHRL3
  • TR3HEECO3
  • TRB3HEMARSAL
  • CAMPUS23S

  Seats

  15 - 65

  Further information

  Individual task (40%)
  Innovation team work (60%)

  Degree Programme

  INTBBA International Business, GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Innovative Service Design MAR3LF103-3026 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You will gain an appreciation for the growing importance of services, service design and service management. You will have the ability to identify, describe, and explain service models. You will attain a knowledge of relevant service management concepts and service design tools. You will be able to apply service management concepts and service design tools to a service process. You can analyze, criticize and compare service management and service design tools as well as plan, construct and create an effective service management moment. You can evaluate, appraise, measure and judge a service failure and service excellence case and you will complete a service innovation case and customer journey map with a service customer persona.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Basics of Marketing (MAR1LF101).

  Contents

  • Intro to service design & systems thinking: Basic concepts
  • Service profit chain
  • Service model design: Basic concepts
  • Funding mechanism & behavioral science
  • Operating role of the customer
  • Operating role of employees & corporate culture
  • Customer satisfaction, loyalty & profitability
  • Disruptive services
  • Managing capacity & demand
  • Design tools: Service personas, service journey, service blueprinting

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills:
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence:
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Innovative Service Design MAR3LF103-3024 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You will gain an appreciation for the growing importance of services, service design and service management. You will have the ability to identify, describe, and explain service models. You will attain a knowledge of relevant service management concepts and service design tools. You will be able to apply service management concepts and service design tools to a service process. You can analyze, criticize and compare service management and service design tools as well as plan, construct and create an effective service management moment. You can evaluate, appraise, measure and judge a service failure and service excellence case and you will complete a service innovation case and customer journey map with a service customer persona.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Basics of Marketing (MAR1LF101).

  Contents

  • Intro to service design & systems thinking: Basic concepts
  • Service profit chain
  • Service model design: Basic concepts
  • Funding mechanism & behavioral science
  • Operating role of the customer
  • Operating role of employees & corporate culture
  • Customer satisfaction, loyalty & profitability
  • Disruptive services
  • Managing capacity & demand
  • Design tools: Service personas, service journey, service blueprinting

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence:
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge:
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills:
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence:
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  - Contact and distant sessions
  - Case studies
  - Individual and team assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material available in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Kevin Gore

  Working life connections

  - Examples and exercises are business-related
  - Company guest speakers and/or students interview a company representative

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  - Assignments make use of international business cases and examples
  - Where possible, teams are multicultural and the benefits of diversity are integrated into the teamwork

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  The course is composed of in-class activities (not graded), tasks and assignments (graded) as follows:
  Tasks 1-8 (low to medium depth), 2 major assignments (in-depth)

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Notice: The course will start later in the 1st period on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 (4.9.2019)!
  Sessions one (4.9.2019), two (11.9.2019) and three (18.9.2019) will be VIRTUAL. Thereafter, from 25.9.2019 the course will have regular contact sessions.
  The course ends on 11.12.2019.

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Task 1: 5%, Individual
  Task 2: 5%, Individual
  Task 3: 5%, Individual
  Task 4: 5%, Individual
  Task 5: 5%, Individual
  Task 6: 5%, Individual
  Task 7: 5%, Individual
  Task 8: 10%, Individual
  Assignment 1: 15%, Individual/Pair
  Assignment 2: 15%, Individual
  Exam: 20%, Individual
  Attendance: 5%, Individual
  Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).
  Grade 0: 0-39%
  Grade 1: 40-50%
  Grade 2: 51-60%
  Grade 3: 61-75%
  Grade 4: 76-89%
  Grade 5: 90-100%

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Economics ECO1LF101-3038 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Students develop their knowledge of International Economics.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Macroeconomics
  • economic growth, unemployment and inflation
  • money
  • fiscal and monetary policy
  
  International Economics
  • classical and modern trade theories
  • trade policy
  • exchange rates
  • exchange rate mechanisms
  • WTO, economic integration

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
  
  You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge:
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  Skills:
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Jari Kaari, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  14 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Finance FIE3LF103-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are equipped with tools and theory to understand and analyse the international economic environment and the processes of international financial management. You identify financial systems and how they are structured. You can operate in the international financial markets and banking environment and are familiarised with foreign exchange markets and international trade. You recognize methods to manage foreign exchange and credit risk, including derivate instruments and how financial markets are different. You identify the various risks that businesses face in their daily operations in a competitive global environment. You also recognize and understand bank related risks and risk mitigation.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: FIE3LF101 Introduction to Corporate Finance.

  Contents

  financial institutions
  international banking: commercial and investment banking
  foreign exchange markets
  interbank markets and role of central banks
  trade and project finance
  bank and corporate risk management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest lectures, partner company co-operations
  
  Internationality
  An international case company and benchmarking the closest competitors in multicultural student teams.

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  Teachers

  Mika Mustikainen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF6PACC
  • EXCH
  • LF6EACC
  • BLENDED

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Marketing Research MAR3LF106-3016 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can negotiate and prepare a marketing research plan to a client. You can implement an international marketing research project as a member of a student research team. You can take into consideration ethical and cultural challenges involved in the research process. You can report and present international marketing information for decision makers.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  MAR3LF102 Marketing Research Methodsdone or running simultaneously

  Contents

  - research project design - quantitative, qualitative and mixed method
  - research question development
  - creating online questionnaires with Webropol
  - implementing a research project
  - writing a research report
  - making interpretations and conclusions based on research findings
  - assessing the reliability and validity of results
  - influence of culture in a research process
  - presenting research process and findings to the client
  - feedback discussion with the client

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
  
  You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Workshops on the research project cases

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material available in Moodle

  Teachers

  Sari Haavisto, Jutta Heikkilä

  Working life connections

  Projects are done together with organisations and the contents of research vary based on the needs of the client(s).

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The projects are international in scope when applicable.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Active participation on the project

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Details are in the implementation plan available in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Research report
  Active participation
  Self and peer assessment

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Sales Management MAR3LF107-3008 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  5 cr  (LF6PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand the importance of managing the sales force. You know the components and tools of sales management in B2B sales. You contribute to the development of sales strategies and sales planning. You are aware of the methods needed in managing and leading an international sales team. You are aware of various sales channel options and you have the skills to develop direct and indirect sales channels. You are aware of the differences of international and domestic sales management.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  MAR3LF101

  Contents

  Sales management and sales planning
  
  strategic role of selling
  
  cooperation between sales and marketing functions
  
  sales strategies, targeting and prospecting
  
  sales forecasting and budgeting
  
  international sales organisations and territory management
  
  sales channel selection and management
  
  relationship with agents and importing companies
  
  recruitment, selection, training and development of sales people
  
  leading a sales force: motivation, training and supervision
  
  sales control and funnel management
  
  ethical issues in international sales management
  
  cultural differences in international sales management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Business cases and excursion / guest speaker.
  
  Internationality
  International and global business approach to course themes and topics, contributions by multicultural student groups and company cooperation.

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  Learning material and recommended literature

  - Jobber, D. & Lancaster, G. 2015. Selling and sales management. Tenth edition. Harlow, England: Pearson. Available online: https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.272976
  - Marcos Cuevas, J., Lemmens, R., Donaldson, B., Lemmens, R. & Donaldson, B. 2016. Sales management: Strategy, process and practice. Fourth edition. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Available online: https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.270059
  - Spiller, L. 2022. Selling & sales management: Developing skills for success. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/3amk.293281
  - Cron, W. L., Dalrymple, D. J. & DeCarlo, T. E. 2006. Dalrymple's sales management. 9th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. Available in Haaga-Helia library as a hard copy.
  - Kurzrock, W. 2019. Sales Management Success. Wiley. Available online: https://haaga-helia.finna.fi/Record/nelli21.4100000009590180

  Teachers

  Anu Nieminen

  Working life connections

  We mirror the topics and themes into real working life throughout the course

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

  Learning assignments

  Assignments:
  - Attendance and active participation in class: weight 10% (0-10/100 points)
  - HubSpot Certificates on Sales Management: weight 10% (0-10/100 points)
  - Problem Based Learning, notes and theme discussions: weight 45% (0-45/100 points)
  - Group assignment: weight 35% (0-35/100 points)

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  Class in Pasila on weekly basis

  Groups

  • LF6PMAR
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • LF6EMAR
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Further information

  Via the assignments you collect points. The grading is defined based on the following table:
  
  90-100 points 5
  80-89 points 4
  70-79 points 3
  60-69 points 2
  50-59 points 1

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Trade Practicalities and Business Law IBU1LF104-3034 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  International legal context
  The risks in international business and managing them
  Trade and competition laws of the European Union
  International contracts
  Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
  Documents related to international business
  Methods of international payments
  Customs related issues
  Cost elements related to export/import
  Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
  Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest speaker from an international company.
  
  Internationality
  All cases and exercises are related to export/import.

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  Teachers

  Evariste Habiyakare, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • EXCH
  • LF5PSCM

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Trade Practicalities and Business Law IBU1LF104-3036 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5EHRM, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  International legal context
  The risks in international business and managing them
  Trade and competition laws of the European Union
  International contracts
  Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
  Documents related to international business
  Methods of international payments
  Customs related issues
  Cost elements related to export/import
  Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
  Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest speaker from an international company.
  
  Internationality
  All cases and exercises are related to export/import.

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  Teachers

  Evariste Habiyakare, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF5EHRM
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF5EMAR
  • LF5EACC

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Trade Practicalities and Business Law IBU1LF104-3037 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF6PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  International legal context
  The risks in international business and managing them
  Trade and competition laws of the European Union
  International contracts
  Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
  Documents related to international business
  Methods of international payments
  Customs related issues
  Cost elements related to export/import
  Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
  Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest speaker from an international company.
  
  Internationality
  All cases and exercises are related to export/import.

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  Teachers

  Eeva Aarnio, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • LF6PMAR
  • AVOINAMK
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF6PACC
  • BLENDED
  • LF6EMAR
  • EXCH
  • LF6EHRM
  • LF6EACC
  • LF6PSCM

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Trade Practicalities and Business Law IBU1LF104-3038 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  International legal context
  The risks in international business and managing them
  Trade and competition laws of the European Union
  International contracts
  Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
  Documents related to international business
  Methods of international payments
  Customs related issues
  Cost elements related to export/import
  Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
  Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest speaker from an international company.
  
  Internationality
  All cases and exercises are related to export/import.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     International Trade Practicalities and Business Law IBU1LF104-3033 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the international transactions and trade practicalities both from exporter’s (seller) and importer’s (buyer) perspective. You recognise the risks related to international trade and how to manage them. You will be confident in doing international business in practice. You understand the legal framework of international business and will be able to do business in the international legal context.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  International legal context
  The risks in international business and managing them
  Trade and competition laws of the European Union
  International contracts
  Intellectual property rights and their applications in digitalised world
  Documents related to international business
  Methods of international payments
  Customs related issues
  Cost elements related to export/import
  Conflicts of laws and jurisdiction
  Dispute resolution

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest speaker from an international company.
  
  Internationality
  All cases and exercises are related to export/import.

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  Teachers

  Evariste Habiyakare, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Internationalisation of a Firm IBU1LF103-3038 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the reasons why companies internationalise (push and pull factors). You understand the history of internationalisation processes and strategies of firms. You understand why and how multinational companies operate (location, communication, decision-making etc.). You have a holistic picture of SME's and MNC's challenges while selling to global markets. You are able to assess and compare the suitability of the various market entry modes and understand the optional ways to grow in the selected markets. You understand the partner network creation process of a company. You recognize the different strategic options of the company to make a reliable market assessment.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: IBU1LF101 Introduction to International Business. IBU1LF102 Selling to Export Markets is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  Terminology and definitions
  Reasons for companies to internationalise
  Prerequisites for successful internationalisation/globalisation
  Cultural Environment of International Business
  Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Governance in International Business Operations
  Internationalisation processes of firms (focus: Finnish firms)
  Market entry strategies (export entry modes, FDIs, contractual entry modes, projects)
  Organisational participants that make international business happen
  Partners, networks and international value chain
  International business strategy (global, transnational, multidomestic, international)
  Target market screening and selection
  Market size assessment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Anita Pösö, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  14 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Introduction to Corporate Finance FIE3LF101-3017 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You recognize and understand the effects of risk and return for an enterprise. You understand the role of finance function of a company and you can make financial decisions related to working capital management, capital structure, payout policy, mergers and acquisitions. You can show detailed understanding of the decisions of financial management. You understand corporate control issues in different corporate funding situations. You can evaluate capital investment proposals of a company.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites: ACC1LF101 Basics of Financial Management and MAT1LF101 Business Mathematics.

  Contents

  basic concepts of financial decision making and financial planning
  corporate financing sources
  time value of money
  equity and debt finance
  capital investment decisions
  cost of capital and capital structure
  mergers, acquisitions and corporate control
  principles of corporate valuation

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  Guest lecturers and project/case study work
  
  Internationality
  An international case company and benchmarking the closest competitors in multicultural student teams.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  - contact sessions
  - case studies
  - individual and team assignments
  - My Finance Lab homework, exercises, quizzes and assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material available in Moodle.
  Course Book:
  Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, Global Edition, 4th edition, Pearson 2019 by Jonathan Berk, Peter De Marzo, Jarrad Harford
  Course book and related material also available for students in My Finance Lab.
  Students need to register to My Finance Lab.

  Teachers

  Mika Mustikainen

  Working life connections

  -Examples and exercises are business related
  -Financial decision making tools provided for Finance Manager roles
  -Option for company guest speakers

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  - Assignments relate to international companies and international sources of finance
  - Project work relates to international funding sources of companies
  - Multicultural companies involved and multicultural teams

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Defined in Moodle, includine i.e.
  -Preliminary assignment
  -MyFinanceLab homework, quizzes and assignments
  -Case study
  -Pair Group Assignment
  -Examination
  etc.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF4PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Further information

  Detailed in implementation plan in Moodle
  -Short Preliminary assignment
  -MyFinanceLab homework, quizzes and assignments
  -Case studies
  -Pair Group Assignment:
  -Examination
  -Attendance, activity and attitude

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Introduction to Thesis THE7LF100-3011 21.08.2023-17.05.2024  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the examination, the student
  • can explain the requirements for a GLOBBA thesis topic.
  • understands the differences between commissioned vs. non-commissioned/desktop thesis.
  • is able to choose the correct thesis type for the thesis project.
  • can apply correctly the Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines
  • understands the basics of what comprises ethical RDI
  • knows and is able to follow Haaga-Helia’s general and GLOBBA's degree programme level thesis instructions from the beginning to the end of the thesis process.
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  The course consists of an individual non-stop on-line virtual examination. After enrolling on the course, there is no need to wait for enrollment approval. Simply move on to read independently the examination material and the linked sites and documents available through GLOBBA Students SharePoint --> GLOBBA Thesis tab --> Folder titled "THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis --- Virtual Home Examination Packet". The link to the on-line examination is available in the first PowerPoint file in that folder. Direct link to GLOBBA Students SharePoint Thesis site https://haagahelia.sharepoint.com/sites/globbaforstudents/thesis/SitePages/Home.aspx. Note that there is no Moodle environment.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: Semesters 1-3 completed and specialisation studies begun.
  First course in the compulsory Bachelor's Thesis module.
  Forms the first part of the THE7HH801 Thesis Phase 1 course. Corresponds to 1 ECTS of independent study.

  Contents

  • types of thesis projects
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test requirements
  • thesis assessment criteria at Haaga-Helia UAS
  • publication process
  • academic writing
  • Konto thesis management programme.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  Examiner: Elizabeth San Miguel
  Additional information: elizabeth.sanmiguel@haaga-helia.fi

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  - A non-stop on-line virtual examination.
  - No Moodle environment.
  - After enrolling there is no need to wait for enrollment approval. Simply move on to read independently the examination material and the linked sites and documents available on the MyNet https://mynet.haaga-helia.fi/group/pakki/globba.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Refer to Teaching Methods and Instruction above.

  Teachers

  Miikka Mäkelä, Päivö Laine

  Working life connections

  GLOBBA students are required to write a thesis with a strong international business aspect. Ideally the thesis is done as a commissioned piece of research or a project for an organization or company that operates across borders.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Two re-examination possibilities. Follow instructions given under Teaching Methods and Instruction.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  GLOBBA students are required to write a thesis with a strong international business aspect. Ideally the thesis is done as a commissioned piece of research or a project for an organization or company that operates across borders.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  - The non-stop online examination consists of two essays and a multiple choice examination.
  - Passing the exam, requires careful reading of the examination packet mentioned under Teaching Methods and Instruction.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 30.04.2024

  Content scheduling

  - A PREREQUIREMENT FOR THE7LF101 Thesis Planning course.
  - A non-stop virtual home examination through Sharepoint links to Webropol. Two re-examination opportunities.Checked once a month by the GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator.

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • LF5EHRM
  • LF5PMAR
  • LF5PHRM
  • LF5ESCM
  • LF5PACC
  • VIRTUAL
  • LF5EMAR
  • LF5EACC
  • LF5PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  Not applicable.

  Seats

  1 - 150

  Further information

  Teacher assesses
  Passing rate is 75% of the maximum points in the exam.

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Introduction to Thesis THE7LF100-3012 01.04.2024-31.05.2024  (GLOB21SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the examination, the student
  • can explain the requirements for a GLOBBA thesis topic.
  • understands the differences between commissioned vs. non-commissioned/desktop thesis.
  • is able to choose the correct thesis type for the thesis project.
  • can apply correctly the Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines
  • understands the basics of what comprises ethical RDI
  • knows and is able to follow Haaga-Helia’s general and GLOBBA's degree programme level thesis instructions from the beginning to the end of the thesis process.
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
  The course consists of an individual non-stop on-line virtual examination. After enrolling on the course, there is no need to wait for enrollment approval. Simply move on to read independently the examination material and the linked sites and documents available through GLOBBA Students SharePoint --> GLOBBA Thesis tab --> Folder titled "THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis --- Virtual Home Examination Packet". The link to the on-line examination is available in the first PowerPoint file in that folder. Direct link to GLOBBA Students SharePoint Thesis site https://haagahelia.sharepoint.com/sites/globbaforstudents/thesis/SitePages/Home.aspx. Note that there is no Moodle environment.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: Semesters 1-3 completed and specialisation studies begun.
  First course in the compulsory Bachelor's Thesis module.
  Forms the first part of the THE7HH801 Thesis Phase 1 course. Corresponds to 1 ECTS of independent study.

  Contents

  • types of thesis projects
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test requirements
  • thesis assessment criteria at Haaga-Helia UAS
  • publication process
  • academic writing
  • Konto thesis management programme.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  Examiner: Elizabeth San Miguel
  Additional information: elizabeth.sanmiguel@haaga-helia.fi

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.04.2024 - 31.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB21SMON
  • VIRTUAL

  Seats

  12 - 20

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Investment Management FIE3LF102-3010 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand key roles and operations of financial markets. You can link theories and practices of investment management. You can prepare and analyse corporate valuations. You will be able to show detailed understanding of the decisions related to corporate valuation. You understand valuation principles of financial instruments. You can analyse alternative investment decision and alternative funding sources. You recognize and understand the effects of capital markets in financial decision-making situations.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: FIE3LF101 Introduction to Corporate Finance.

  Contents

  capital market operations in corporate funding situations
  corporate valuation in practice
  company analysis in equity and debt finance situations
  valuation of stocks, bonds and derivative instruments
  portfolio management issues
  investor behaviour in decision making

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Arto Elomaa

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF6PACC
  • EXCH
  • LF6EACC
  • BLENDED

  Seats

  15 - 45

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Investment Management FIE3LF102-3011 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand key roles and operations of financial markets. You can link theories and practices of investment management. You can prepare and analyse corporate valuations. You will be able to show detailed understanding of the decisions related to corporate valuation. You understand valuation principles of financial instruments. You can analyse alternative investment decision and alternative funding sources. You recognize and understand the effects of capital markets in financial decision-making situations.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: FIE3LF101 Introduction to Corporate Finance.

  Contents

  capital market operations in corporate funding situations
  corporate valuation in practice
  company analysis in equity and debt finance situations
  valuation of stocks, bonds and derivative instruments
  portfolio management issues
  investor behaviour in decision making

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Arto Elomaa

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF6PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Jenni's test course JENTES1JA401-3019 01.08.2023-31.07.2024  5 cr +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning objectives

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Contents

  Contents

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Further information

  Further information

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  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials

  Teachers

  Jenni Ahtiainen

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr
•     Marketing Research Methods MAR3LF102-3025 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can choose an appropriate research approach for the needs of your marketing research project. You can design both qualitative and quantitative research, analyse data and draw conclusions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites. MAR3LF106 International Marketing Research is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  - quantitative vs qualitative research approaches
  - qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and question development
  - qualitative data analysis
  - quantitative data analysis (descriptive statistics, graphical presentation, correlation)
  - statistical inference
  - interpreting and reporting qualitative and quantitative research findings
  - assessing the reliability and validity of results
  - developing analytical and reasoning skills and critical thinking

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
  
  You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Weekly contact session that consists of lectures, various activities and assignments. Students are excepted to prepare for each session based on the study material informed.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material available in Moodle

  Teachers

  Sari Haavisto, Jutta Heikkilä

  Working life connections

  Examples and exercises are business related.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam and re-exam dates are announced in Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  International marketing research is part of course content.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Preparation to weekly sessions by reading the given material and/or watching the required videos.
  Active participation in contact sessions.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Sessions are held on Pasila campus.
  Details are announced in the implementation plan available in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Weekly assignments
  Active participation
  Quiz
  Quantitative exam
  Final exam or report

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Marketing Research Methods MAR3LF102-3026 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You can choose an appropriate research approach for the needs of your marketing research project. You can design both qualitative and quantitative research, analyse data and draw conclusions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites. MAR3LF106 International Marketing Research is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  - quantitative vs qualitative research approaches
  - qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and question development
  - qualitative data analysis
  - quantitative data analysis (descriptive statistics, graphical presentation, correlation)
  - statistical inference
  - interpreting and reporting qualitative and quantitative research findings
  - assessing the reliability and validity of results
  - developing analytical and reasoning skills and critical thinking

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
  
  You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Jutta Heikkilä, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Project of Life 3 SLF8LF103-3006 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  1 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Anne Simpson, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 1 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Project of Life 4 SLF8LF104-3007 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  1 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Elina Vannesluoma, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 1 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Quality Management SCM3LF104-3017 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand the role of quality management in providing competitive advantage to a supply chain. You are able to describe the different costs of quality and take continuous improvement actions in the global supply chain operations. You master the tools of total quality management and the auditing process.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

  Contents

  different perspectives on quality
  quality standards and audit process
  
  Quality as a strategy:
  -quality-cost analysis
  -customer relationship management
  -quality analysis tools
  
  benchmarking
  quality and services
  quality as a management tool: ISO9001, OHSAS18001
  audit process
  EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) Excellence Model
  quality cost analysis
  SAP QM (Quality Management)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  During the course a student will analyse a real life case from the quality perspective.
  
  Internationality
  Supply chain management has a strong link to international business and the cases are related to the global environment. Multicultural teams.

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  Teachers

  Juhana Isohanni, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     SCM Tools and Optimisation SCM3LF105-3016 07.08.2023-17.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB20SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to formulate and solve models for linear optimisation for business cases. You are able to assess the solution based on a sensitivity analysis. You are able apply optimisation on transportation and transshipment problems. You are able to select and apply suitable inventory models for a business case.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - formulating decision making problems
  - solving linear problems graphically
  - computer solutions for linear optimisation models
  - sensitivity analysis of the solution
  - transportation and transshipment problems
  - inventory models

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
  
  You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Timo Rima

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 17.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB20SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     SCM Tools and Optimisation SCM3LF105-3017 05.09.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to formulate and solve models for linear optimisation for business cases. You are able to assess the solution based on a sensitivity analysis. You are able apply optimisation on transportation and transshipment problems. You are able to select and apply suitable inventory models for a business case.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - formulating decision making problems
  - solving linear problems graphically
  - computer solutions for linear optimisation models
  - sensitivity analysis of the solution
  - transportation and transshipment problems
  - inventory models

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
  
  You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Eeva Aarnio, Timo Rima

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  05.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • EXCH
  • LF5PSCM

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Selling to Export Markets IBU1LF102-3034 07.08.2023-24.11.2023  5 cr  (GLOB22SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You are able to sell a project to a commissioning company and learn how to build a strong relationship with them. You learn how to keep the company updated (show your accountability and progress) and how to make good use of the feedback they provide to you. You learn to make an international market research in a systematic way by using reliable sources of information and appropriate theoretical tools (secondary research). You get confident in contacting potential foreign customers and other valuable parties to get business information from them (primary research). Finally, you are be able to evaluate the market entry options for the company and to make fact based recommendations for them.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: IBU1LF101 Introduction to International Business.
  IBU1LF103 Internationalisation of a Firm is recommended to be studied at the same time.

  Contents

  - B-to-B sales skills
  - selling a project idea to a commissioning company
  - evaluating the organizational readiness to internationalize
  - evaluating the suitability of the company’s offering for foreign markets
  - screening countries to identify a promising target market
  - justifying the choice of the target country
  - assessing the market potential of the chosen market
  - analysing the international value chain
  - identifying and evaluating potential foreign business partners and direct customers and
  - contacting them personally to find out their purchasing interest
  - estimating the company’s sales potential in the target country
  - recommendations how to enter the target market and how to position the product/service on the market
  - interim and final reporting face-to-face with the commissioning company

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Timo Rima

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 24.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB22SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  14 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Project IBU3LF101-3036 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You manage the different stages of a project effectively by implementing a project for a client company. You can propose development suggestions for business operations. You manage relationships with your team members and collaborators.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Minimum of two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  · a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  · alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  · planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  · monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Find a company to make a project for!

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Project course
  - a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  - alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  - planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  - monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

  Teachers

  Sami Hartikainen

  Working life connections

  The project content of the course is linked directly to a commissioning company.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The project is international in scope or has some international elements. Multicultural teamwork.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Project Plan
  Interrim Report
  Final Report

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Weekly online classes / Consultation sessions for teams

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • EXCH
  • LF5PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Project IBU3LF101-3033 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You manage the different stages of a project effectively by implementing a project for a client company. You can propose development suggestions for business operations. You manage relationships with your team members and collaborators.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Minimum of two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  · a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  · alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  · planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  · monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Find a company to make a project for!

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Project course
  - a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  - alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  - planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  - monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

  Teachers

  Hannu Koikkalainen

  Working life connections

  The project content of the course is linked directly to a commissioning company.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Slideshow presentation to Moodle by
  Monday, 9th December
  Group assessment to Moodle by Tuesday, 10th December

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The project is international in scope or has some international elements. Multicultural teamwork.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Project course

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  On Wednesdays at 1 8.30-11.45

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Project IBU3LF101-3034 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF5EHRM, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You manage the different stages of a project effectively by implementing a project for a client company. You can propose development suggestions for business operations. You manage relationships with your team members and collaborators.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Minimum of two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  · a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  · alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  · planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  · monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Find a company to make a project for!

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Project course
  - a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  - alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  - planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  - monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

  Teachers

  Ville Virtanen, Päivi Käri-Zein

  Working life connections

  The project content of the course is linked directly to a commissioning company.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Interim/Progress reports to Moodle by Thursday 17 November
  Final reports/presentations to Moodle by Thursday, 15 December

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The project is international in scope or has some international elements. Multicultural teamwork.

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Project course

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  2.period on Thursdays at 17.40-20.30. Course begins 27.10 at room Hybridi-/BYOD-luokka Talenom PA/2006-BYOD_40 (Pasila). Check out detailed course implementation plan in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LF5EHRM
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • LF5EMAR
  • LF5EACC

  Alternative learning methods

  If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

  Seats

  15 - 60

  Further information

  Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).
  Grade 0: 0-39%
  Grade 1: 40-50%
  Grade 2: 51-60%
  Grade 3: 61-75%
  Grade 4: 76-89%
  Grade 5: 90-100%

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Project IBU3LF101-3035 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You manage the different stages of a project effectively by implementing a project for a client company. You can propose development suggestions for business operations. You manage relationships with your team members and collaborators.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Minimum of two specialisation level courses

  Contents

  · a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  · alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  · planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  · monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  - Skills: - You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  - Competence: You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - Knowledge: You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  - Skills: You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  - Competence: You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - Knowledge: You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  - Skills: You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  - Competence: You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Find a company to make a project for!

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Project course
  - a commissioned project with a company acquired by the student
  - alternatively, you can participate in a Haaga-Helia RDI project or a project assigned by the teachers or StartUp School
  - planning, scheduling, implementing and managing a project in practice
  - monitoring and reporting the project outcome

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

  Teachers

  Päivi Käri-Zein, Sami Hartikainen

  Working life connections

  The project content of the course is linked directly to a commissioning company.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The project is international in scope or has some international elements. Multicultural teamwork.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Project Plan
  Interrim Report
  Final Report

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  Weekly online classes / Consultation sessions for teams

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Further information

  Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Work Placement PLA6LF002B-3011 01.08.2023-31.12.2023  15 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The Specialisation Work Placement is an opportunity to gain an authentic understanding of practical work and career options in the field of the chosen major specialisation. It allows the student to
  
  get real work experience in a professional environment working on tasks related to the major specialisation studies.
  develop practical skills for and an understanding of careers in the chosen field of major specialisation.
  apply knowledge and skills gained in the work place and link them to the major specialisation studies, and vice versa.
  develop the ability to describe and evaluate the meaning of their own job tasks in the context of the organization.
  assist the company and bring new ideas to the job.
  enhance the ability to analyse business tasks and problems in the chosen field of major specialisation by reflecting on and evaluating the company and its operations, and the tasks the student performed
  reflect and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, competencies, employability and professional identity in the chosen field of major specialisation as well as plan their future career.
  build their professional networks in the chosen major specialisation.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Specialisation Studies started, as the Specialisation Work Placement has to be completed in the field of the chosen major specialisation. Moreover, the work placement tasks need to be pre-approved by the Specialisation/Combination Work Placement Coordinator.

  Contents

  Developing competencies, skills, knowledge and expertise in the chosen major specialisation.

  Further information

  Specialisation Work Placement Coordinator(s)
  ACC Specialisation Coordinator: Anne Arkima
  MAR Specialisation Coordinator: Kevin Gore
  SCM Specialisation Coordinator: Hanna Harilainen
  HRM Specialisation Coordinator: Anita Pösö
  ENT Specialisation Coordinator: Maija Suonpää
  
  Cooperation with the business community
  Learning through completing the tasks agreed with and supervised by the work placement employer.
  
  Internationality
  Students are strongly encouraged to complete their work placement in an internationally oriented organization or abroad.

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  Teachers

  Anne Arkima, Olli Kupiainen, Petra Lindell, Soile Kallinen, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023

  Enrollment

  23.05.2023 - 23.05.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • LF4PACC

  Seats

  1 - 100

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 15 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Work Placement PLA6LF002B-3012 01.01.2024-31.07.2024  15 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The Specialisation Work Placement is an opportunity to gain an authentic understanding of practical work and career options in the field of the chosen major specialisation. It allows the student to
  
  get real work experience in a professional environment working on tasks related to the major specialisation studies.
  develop practical skills for and an understanding of careers in the chosen field of major specialisation.
  apply knowledge and skills gained in the work place and link them to the major specialisation studies, and vice versa.
  develop the ability to describe and evaluate the meaning of their own job tasks in the context of the organization.
  assist the company and bring new ideas to the job.
  enhance the ability to analyse business tasks and problems in the chosen field of major specialisation by reflecting on and evaluating the company and its operations, and the tasks the student performed
  reflect and evaluate strengths and weaknesses, competencies, employability and professional identity in the chosen field of major specialisation as well as plan their future career.
  build their professional networks in the chosen major specialisation.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Specialisation Studies started, as the Specialisation Work Placement has to be completed in the field of the chosen major specialisation. Moreover, the work placement tasks need to be pre-approved by the Specialisation/Combination Work Placement Coordinator.

  Contents

  Developing competencies, skills, knowledge and expertise in the chosen major specialisation.

  Further information

  Specialisation Work Placement Coordinator(s)
  ACC Specialisation Coordinator: Anne Arkima
  MAR Specialisation Coordinator: Kevin Gore
  SCM Specialisation Coordinator: Hanna Harilainen
  HRM Specialisation Coordinator: Anita Pösö
  ENT Specialisation Coordinator: Maija Suonpää
  
  Cooperation with the business community
  Learning through completing the tasks agreed with and supervised by the work placement employer.
  
  Internationality
  Students are strongly encouraged to complete their work placement in an internationally oriented organization or abroad.

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  Teachers

  Olli Kupiainen, Heli Kortesalmi, Soile Kallinen, Petra Lindell, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • LF4PACC
  • LF4PSCM

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 15 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Work Placement Part 1 PLA6LF002F-3008 01.08.2023-31.07.2024  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Anne Arkima, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  23.05.2023 - 23.05.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • LF4PACC
  • LF4PSCM
  • LF4PHRM

  Seats

  1 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Work Placement Part 2 PLA6LF002G-3006 01.08.2023-31.07.2024  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Anne Arkima, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  23.05.2023 - 23.05.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • LF4PACC
  • LF4PSCM
  • LF4PHRM

  Seats

  1 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Specialisation Work Placement Part 3 PLA6LF002H-3006 01.08.2023-31.07.2024  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Anne Arkima, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  23.05.2023 - 23.05.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • LF4PACC
  • LF4PSCM
  • LF4PHRM

  Seats

  1 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Strategic Branding MAR001AS2AE-3003 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course, the student:
  - can explain the key concepts of brand building.
  - can justify the importance of a sustainable brand and marketing strategy for business, marketing and management.
  - is able to identify the elements of and build a brand and marketing strategy, taking into account ethics, sustainability and responsibility.
  - is able to apply theories of branding and marketing communications in practice in a digital environment.
  - is able to analyze brands and use this knowledge to develop brand marketing.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Starting level: Customer Insights and Marketing as well as Customer Experience and Sales should be completed beforehand. This course is part of the Marketing and Communication specialization learning path for the Bachelor's Degree in Business.

  Contents

  - Brand Strategy: Customer-based Brand Equity as the Basis of Business, Brand Storytelling, Brand Identity and Positioning, Brand Value Chain
  
  - Planning and Implementation of a Sustainable Brand Strategy
  
  - Developing a Uniform Brand Experience in Various Channels, Integrated Marketing Communication

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment Criteria - Grade 1
  The student can explain the basic concepts related to brand and marketing strategy. S/he is able to name some of the goals of a brand strategy and understands the role of marketing as a competitive asset.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment Criteria - Grade 3
  The student is able to describe the key concepts and processes of brand and marketing strategy. S/he understands their role in the organization and the connection to business goals. The student is able to apply theory in practice and design brand marketing solutions that take ethics, sustainability and responsibility into account.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment Criteria - Grade 5
  The student masters the concepts and processes of brand and marketing strategy. S/he is able to evaluate and apply theory and various frameworks to achieve business goals. The student is able to build a brand and marketing strategy and use it to add value to the customer, taking into account ethics, sustainability and responsibility. S/he is able to analyze brands and evaluate the implementation of a customer-driven brand strategy in marketing. The student can communicate their solutions professionally.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of branding and its importance for business. With the aid of theory and case examples, you will learn how a brand is built nowadays for the modern consumer. Additionally, you will learn the tools to create a brand strategy and how to implement it. These competencies give you a solid basis on which to build for more advanced marketing studies, in which you can apply branding methods to add value to the customer.
  
  Starting level: Customer Insights and Marketing as well as Customer Experience and Sales should be completed beforehand. This course is part of the Marketing and Communication specialization learning path for the Bachelor's Degree in Business.
  
  After completing the course, the student:
  - can explain the key concepts of brand building.
  - can justify the importance of a sustainable brand and marketing strategy for business, marketing and management.
  - is able to identify the elements of and build a brand and marketing strategy, taking into account ethics, sustainability and responsibility.
  - is able to apply theories of branding and marketing communications in practice in a digital environment.
  - is able to analyze brands and use this knowledge to develop brand marketing.
  
  Brand Strategy: Customer-based Brand Equity as the Basis of Business, Brand Storytelling, Brand Identity and Positioning, Brand Value Chain
  Planning and Implementation of a Sustainable Brand Strategy
  Developing a Uniform Brand Experience in Various Channels, Integrated Marketing Communication

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Lecture materials, articles, cases, video clips, etc.
  
  Keller, K. & Swaminathan, V. 2020. Strategic Brand Management: Building, Measuring and Managing Brand Equity. Pearson. Harlow, UK.
  
  Beverland, M. 2018. Brand Management: Co-creating Meaningful Brands. Sage. London.
  
  Hollensen, S. 2020. Global Marketing. Pearson. Harlow, UK.

  Teachers

  Mia Roos

  Working life connections

  This course will provide you with a foundational understanding of branding and its importance for business. With the aid of theory and case examples, you will learn how a brand is built nowadays for the modern consumer. Additionally, you will learn the tools to create a brand strategy and how to implement it. These competencies give you a solid basis on which to build for more advanced marketing studies, in which you can apply branding methods to add value to the customer.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  no exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  International studies.

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Teamwork - delve into the brand and brand building of the example company.
  Individual - reflect the teamwork
  Individual - explain what the brand means to the company

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

  Content scheduling

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024, Contact, see details in Moodle

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • IBE4PAMAR
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  Demonstration (RPL): If you already have command of the course contents, you can demonstrate your competence. Ask the course teacher for more information. For more information on Recognition of Prior Learning: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Further information

  Assessment Criteria - Grade 1
  The student can explain the basic concepts related to brand and marketing strategy. S/he is able to name some of the goals of a brand strategy and understands the role of marketing as a competitive asset.
  Assessment Criteria - Grade 3
  The student is able to describe the key concepts and processes of brand and marketing strategy. S/he understands their role in the organization and the connection to business goals. The student is able to apply theory in practice and design brand marketing solutions that take ethics, sustainability and responsibility into account.
  Assessment Criteria - Grade 5
  The student masters the concepts and processes of brand and marketing strategy. S/he is able to evaluate and apply theory and various frameworks to achieve business goals. The student is able to build a brand and marketing strategy and use it to add value to the customer, taking into account ethics, sustainability and responsibility. S/he is able to analyze brands and evaluate the implementation of a customer-driven brand strategy in marketing. The student can communicate their solutions professionally.

  Degree Programme

  INTBBA International Business, GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Strategic Sourcing SCM3LF102-3015 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You understand the various roles of purchasing and supply management in achieving strategic success. You know the strategic importance of supplier development to add value to international business partnerships. You can choose and apply appropriate sourcing strategies to different commodities, services and suppliers. You know the implications of information technology for strategic partnerships and the supply base.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

  Contents

  spend analysis
  purchasing portfolio matrix
  supplier relationship management (SRM): theory and SAP SRM
  supplier selection

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  During the course you will analyse a real life case from a supply chain perspective, keeping in mind a service and support point of view.
  
  Internationality
  Sourcing has a strong link to international business and the cases are related to the global environment. Multicultural teams.

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  Teachers

  Juhana Isohanni, Diego Hernández Campos

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Sustainable Business BUS1LF101-3031 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (LF4PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the minimum requirements set by the laws and regulations and recognise ethical conduct beyond them. You have legal knowledge necessary for conducting basic business procedures and you understand the basic legal concepts and logical rules necessary for independent use of sources of law.
  
  You have developed awareness of sustainability and skills to enhance sustainable business values in terms of people, planet and profit. You understand the various motives to invest in sustainability as well as the impact of sustainability in the competitiveness of a company. You understand what it means to embed and integrate sustainability in business environments. You know the basics of analysing sustainability reports of companies. You know the basic concepts of contract and competition law.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Legal environment and norms
  International sustainability standards
  Legal personality and legal actions
  Sustainability reports
  Sustainability and financial performances
  Business trade and ethics
  Contracts: formation and invalidity and ethics
  Consumer trade and ethics
  Competition law and ethics
  Corporate law, code of conduct
  Sustainable supply chain management
  Creating customer value through sustainability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  The course deals with sustainability reports of companies.
  
  Internationality
  The content of the course deals with sustainability challenges of global companies.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact lessons, virtual lessons, learning circles, project work, distant tasks

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Crucitti, C. Business Law Now. 2015. Bookboon.com (online)
  
  Dupuy, P-M. & Vinuales, J.E. International Environmental Law. 2019. Cambrigde University Press. Second Edition. (online)
  
  Mayer, D, Warner, D.M. & . Siedel, G.J. 2012. Business Law and the Legal Environment. Saylor Foundation. (online)
  
  Chandler, D. 2017. Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: SAGE. (or earlier edition with co-author Werther, W. B.)
  
  Additional resources:
  Weybrecht, Giselle. The Sustainable MBA : A Business Guide to Sustainability (2). Somerset, GB: Wiley, 2013. ProQuest ebrary. (available via Haaga-Helia library e-resources)
  
  Blowfield, M. & Murray, A. 2011. Corporate Responsibility. Oxford University Press.

  Teachers

  Rakhshanda Khan, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course is implemented in English. The approach is international.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  *A project work in teams

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF4PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF4PACC
  • EXCH

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Further information

  Project Work in teams 50%
  Exam 50%

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Sustainable Business BUS1LF101-3033 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You identify the minimum requirements set by the laws and regulations and recognise ethical conduct beyond them. You have legal knowledge necessary for conducting basic business procedures and you understand the basic legal concepts and logical rules necessary for independent use of sources of law.
  
  You have developed awareness of sustainability and skills to enhance sustainable business values in terms of people, planet and profit. You understand the various motives to invest in sustainability as well as the impact of sustainability in the competitiveness of a company. You understand what it means to embed and integrate sustainability in business environments. You know the basics of analysing sustainability reports of companies. You know the basic concepts of contract and competition law.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Legal environment and norms
  International sustainability standards
  Legal personality and legal actions
  Sustainability reports
  Sustainability and financial performances
  Business trade and ethics
  Contracts: formation and invalidity and ethics
  Consumer trade and ethics
  Competition law and ethics
  Corporate law, code of conduct
  Sustainable supply chain management
  Creating customer value through sustainability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Cooperation with the business community
  The course deals with sustainability reports of companies.
  
  Internationality
  The content of the course deals with sustainability challenges of global companies.

  ---

  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact lessons, virtual lessons, learning circles, project work, distant tasks

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Crucitti, C. Business Law Now. 2015. Bookboon.com (online)
  
  Dupuy, P-M. & Vinuales, J.E. International Environmental Law. 2019. Cambrigde University Press. Second Edition. (online)
  
  Mayer, D, Warner, D.M. & . Siedel, G.J. 2012. Business Law and the Legal Environment. Saylor Foundation. (online)
  
  Chandler, D. 2017. Strategic corporate social responsibility: Sustainable value creation. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: SAGE. (or earlier edition with co-author Werther, W. B.)
  
  Additional resources:
  Weybrecht, Giselle. The Sustainable MBA : A Business Guide to Sustainability (2). Somerset, GB: Wiley, 2013. ProQuest ebrary. (available via Haaga-Helia library e-resources)
  
  Blowfield, M. & Murray, A. 2011. Corporate Responsibility. Oxford University Press.

  Teachers

  Rakhshanda Khan, Jarkko Kotamäki

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course is implemented in English. The approach is international.

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  *A project work in teams

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • LF6PMAR
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF6PACC
  • BLENDED
  • EXCH
  • LF6EMAR
  • LF6EHRM
  • LF6EACC
  • LF6PSCM

  Seats

  15 - 50

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Sustainable SCM SCM3LF103-3016 08.01.2024-10.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  You promote environmentally friendly resources and energy saving processes by reusing, reducing and recycling. You know how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint and waste in operations within the global supply chain. You aim at minimizing environmental pollution and you know alternative and renewable energy sources. You consider how to reduce the environmental impact of warehousing, packaging and transportation. You understand the structure of the environmental management system. You master environmental laws and regulations. You are able to restructure the supply chain to be more sustainable.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisite: SCM1LF101 Basics of Supply Chain Management.

  Contents

  Green Supply Chain management and green strategies
  closed loop SCM and circular economy
  green logistics areas
  egative environmental impacts of various transportation modes
  green packaging
  green energy sources
  certifications and green design
  indicators of environmental sustainability
  environmental reporting and LCA (life cycle analysis)
  carbon footprint calculations
  laws and regulations related to sustainability in the supply chain
  recycling service providers and recycling services

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
  
  Skills
  You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Knowledge
  You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
  
  Skills
  You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on business related situations. You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
  
  Competence
  You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Knowledge
  You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
  
  Skills
  You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
  
  Competence
  You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

  Further information

  Course format
  Contact and distant sessions or project course or educationalisation.

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

  Enrollment

  31.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • GLOB21SMON

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3041 07.08.2023-17.11.2023  4 cr  (GLOB20SMON, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

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  Teachers

  Diego Hernández Campos, Kevin Gore

  Campus

  Mondragon

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  07.08.2023 - 17.11.2023

  Groups

  • GLOB20SMON
  • CONTACT

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 4 cr

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3035 21.08.2023-13.10.2023  (LF7PA, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Comprises compulsory contact tuition with lectures and task debriefings in ad-hoc groups as well as independent virtual study on course assignments. Additionally, students with commissioned thesis project negotiate with companies/organizations. Students can get extra support by making a personal appointment to the GLOBBA Thesis Clinic (by appointment) through the https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/globba-thesis-instructions site.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Compulsory course materials.
  1) Moodle materials, including, course theory handouts available in Moodle.
  2) Thesis Coordinators 2022. Guidelines for Long Reports and Theses available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree
  3) Additionally, theoretical literature in the student’s specialisation field
  4) Methods literature, for example:
  Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008 or later. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. Sage. London.
  Ghauri, P. & Grønhaug, K. 2010 or later. Research Methods in Business Studies. PrenticeHall. Harlow.
  Malhotra, N.K., Birks, D.F. & Wills, P. 2013. Essentials of Marketing Research. Pearson. Harlow.
  Saunders, M. & Lewis, P. 2012 or later. Doing Research in Business and Management. An Essential Guide to Planning Your Project. Pearson. Harlow.

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Päivö Laine

  Working life connections

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The student must complete THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop virtual home examination before the THE7LF101 course available at . The examination is available in https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/globba-thesis-instructions.
  - The course THE7LF101 does not have examinations.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

  Learning assignments

  Seven written assignments that focus on the student process-writing his/her own actual real thesis plan during the course.Attendance is required in the small-group assignment debriefings in class. Assignment settings are available in the Moodle environment.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Period 1, Autumn term 2022. Contact tuition is on Fridays 8:00-11:00. Weekly schedule is available in the course Moodle environment from 1.6.2022 onwards (changes in schedule possible).

  Groups

  • LF7PA
  • LF5PMAR
  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF7PE
  • LF6PACC
  • LF7PB
  • LF5PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  - Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available for the course THE7LF101 for students who have previously completed a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD thesis in higher education, or conducted and reported larger scale RDI projects at work or in hobbies. The RPL application should contain: student's full name, student number transcript of record, thesis evaluation statement, thesis publication, and a complete thesis plan for the project to be undertaken as GloBBA Thesis. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel. Those needing assistance to prepare the thesis plan to qualify for GLOBBA requirements for thesis plans can reserve a Thesis Clinic appointment through the GLOBBA Student SharePoint --> Thesis site.
  - The student may apply for transfer crediting of a previously completed bachelor’s or master’s thesis if it was written in the student’s field of professional specialization in GloBBA. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel.
  - Reports completed previously in working life, studies or leisure activities can be incorporated as part of a portfolio thesis. For more information, ask your THE7LF101 lecturer.

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  - Self-assessment: Process writing the tasks and the thesis plan based on continuous self-assessment
  - Peer-assessment: Self-assessment is supported through feedback from peers and the teacher throughout the course.
  - Assessment by the teacher of course tasks and final thesis plan

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3036 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  (LF7PA, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

  ---

  Teaching methods and instruction

  Comprises compulsory contact tuition with lectures and task debriefings in ad-hoc groups as well as independent virtual study on course assignments. Additionally, students with commissioned thesis project negotiate with companies/organizations. Students can get extra support by making a personal appointment to the GLOBBA Thesis Clinic (by appointment) through the https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/globba-thesis-instructions site.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Compulsory course materials.
  1) Moodle materials, including, course theory handouts available in Moodle.
  2) Thesis Coordinators 2022. Guidelines for Long Reports and Theses available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree
  3) Additionally, theoretical literature in the student’s specialisation field
  4) Methods literature, for example:
  Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008 or later. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. Sage. London.
  Ghauri, P. & Grønhaug, K. 2010 or later. Research Methods in Business Studies. PrenticeHall. Harlow.
  Malhotra, N.K., Birks, D.F. & Wills, P. 2013. Essentials of Marketing Research. Pearson. Harlow.
  Saunders, M. & Lewis, P. 2012 or later. Doing Research in Business and Management. An Essential Guide to Planning Your Project. Pearson. Harlow.

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Miikka Mäkelä

  Working life connections

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The student must complete THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop virtual home examination before the THE7LF101 course available at . The examination is available in https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/globba-thesis-instructions.
  - The course THE7LF101 does not have examinations.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  Seven written assignments that focus on the student process-writing his/her own actual real thesis plan during the course.Attendance is required in the small-group assignment debriefings in class. Assignment settings are available in the Moodle environment.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  Period 2, Autumn term 2022. Contact tuition on Mondays 11:00-14:00. Weekly schedule available in the course Moodle environment available in the intensive week before the course starts.

  Groups

  • LF7PA
  • LF5PMAR
  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF7PE
  • LF6PACC
  • LF7PB
  • LF5PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  - Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available for the course THE7LF101 for students who have previously completed a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD thesis in higher education, or conducted and reported larger scale RDI projects at work or in hobbies. The RPL application should contain: student's full name, student number transcript of record, thesis evaluation statement, thesis publication, and a complete thesis plan for the project to be undertaken as GloBBA Thesis. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel. Those needing assistance to prepare the thesis plan to qualify for GLOBBA requirements for thesis plans can reserve a Thesis Clinic appointment through the GLOBBA Student SharePoint --> Thesis site.
  - The student may apply for transfer crediting of a previously completed bachelor’s or master’s thesis if it was written in the student’s field of professional specialization in GloBBA. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel.
  - Reports completed previously in working life, studies or leisure activities can be incorporated as part of a portfolio thesis. For more information, ask your THE7LF101 lecturer.

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  - Self-assessment: Process writing the tasks and the thesis plan based on continuous self-assessment
  - Peer-assessment: Self-assessment is supported through feedback from peers and the teacher throughout the course.
  - Assessment by the teacher of course tasks and final thesis plan

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3037 21.08.2023-13.10.2023  (LF5EHRM, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

  ---

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Päivö Laine

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • LF5EHRM
  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF7PE
  • LF5EMAR
  • LF5EACC

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3038 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

  ---

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Päivö Laine

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • CONTACT
  • LF6EMAR
  • LF6EHRM
  • LF6EACC

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3039 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

  ---

  Teaching methods and instruction

  Comprises compulsory contact tuition with lectures and task debriefings in ad-hoc groups as well as independent virtual study on course assignments. Additionally, students with commissioned thesis project negotiate with companies/organizations. Students can get extra support by making a personal appointment to the GLOBBA Thesis Clinic (by appointment) through the https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/globba-thesis-instructions site.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Compulsory course materials.
  1) Moodle materials, including, course theory handouts available in Moodle.
  2) Thesis Coordinators 2022. Guidelines for Long Reports and Theses available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/thesis-bachelors-degree
  3) Additionally, theoretical literature in the student’s specialisation field
  4) Methods literature, for example:
  Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008 or later. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. Sage. London.
  Ghauri, P. & Grønhaug, K. 2010 or later. Research Methods in Business Studies. PrenticeHall. Harlow.
  Malhotra, N.K., Birks, D.F. & Wills, P. 2013. Essentials of Marketing Research. Pearson. Harlow.
  Saunders, M. & Lewis, P. 2012 or later. Doing Research in Business and Management. An Essential Guide to Planning Your Project. Pearson. Harlow.

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Päivö Laine

  Working life connections

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The student must complete THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop virtual home examination before the THE7LF101 course. The examination is available in the GLOBBA thesis site https://mynet.haaga-helia.fi/group/pakki/globba
  - The course THE7LF101 does not have examinations.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

  Learning assignments

  Seven written assignments that focus on the student process-writing his/her own actual real thesis plan during the course.Attendance is required in the small-group assignment debriefings in class. Assignment settings are available in the Moodle environment.

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  Contact tuition once a week for four hours. Detailed schedule available in Moodle from the beginning of the course onwards.

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF6PACC
  • LF6PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  - Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available for the course THE7LF101 for students who have previously completed a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD thesis in higher education, or conducted and reported larger scale RDI projects at work or in hobbies. The RPL application should contain: student's full name, student number transcript of record, thesis evaluation statement, thesis publication, and a complete thesis plan for the project to be undertaken as GloBBA Thesis. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel. Those needing assistance to prepare the thesis plan to qualify for GLOBBA requirements for thesis plans can reserve a Thesis Clinic appointment through the GLOBBA Student SharePoint --> Thesis site.
  - The student may apply for transfer crediting of a previously completed bachelor’s or master’s thesis if it was written in the student’s field of professional specialization in GloBBA. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel.
  - Reports completed previously in working life, studies or leisure activities can be incorporated as part of a portfolio thesis. For more information, ask your THE7LF101 lecturer.

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  - Self-assessment: Process writing the tasks and the thesis plan based on continuous self-assessment
  - Peer-assessment: Self-assessment is supported through feedback from peers and the teacher throughout the course.
  - Assessment by the teacher of course tasks and final thesis plan

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)

•     Thesis Planning THE7LF101-3040 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  (LF5PMAR, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student is able to
  • produce a thesis plan and implement it flexibly according to the schedule.
  • choose the correct thesis type for his thesis project.
  • give, receive and utilize feedback received in working life meetings and thesis advising situations.
  • choose and demarcate the thesis topic, and determine the objectives and benefits of the thesis.
  • choose the most suited research and project management methods to serve the thesis project.
  • produce the research design and the overlay matrix.
  • utilize various types of sources and information search channels, and assess source literature critically.
  • apply the reporting and referencing guidelines of Haaga-Helia.
  • conduct RDI ethically.
  • recognize, describe and possibly develop expert operations in the field of business: developing own work, own competences, organizational processes and/or the field of study.
  • behave professionally in thesis advising situations and meetings with working life.
  • utilize the concepts, models and theories of international business in the thesis.
  • write the thesis report in professional English using the required style and register.
  • discuss and present his thesis project to various types of audiences
  • complete the legislated maturity test in the mother tongue of his secondary/high school education.
  • follow Haaga-Helia’s thesis instructions.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Prerequisite: THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop on-line examination must be completed to start the course.
  • The course THE7LF101 Thesis Planning must be completed in order to (1) receive a named thesis advisor who advises the student in the following phases of the thesis process: THE7HH801, THE7HH802, THE7HH803 and THE7HH804 and (2) get a Konto project in the Haaga-Helia thesis management software

  Contents

  The following as they relate to the bachelor’s thesis.
  • types of thesis projects
  • formulation of research questions and dividing it into investigative questions, and formulation of project objective and dividing it into project tasks.
  • demarcation for a research-based thesis and scope for a product/project-based thesis
  • knowledge base (theoretical frame of reference), and research and project management methods
  • negotiations and collaboration with commissioning organizations
  • Haaga-Helia reporting and referencing guidelines.
  • ethical principles in RDI
  • research design and overlay matrix
  • tools and software
  • maturity test
  • thesis assessment criteria
  • publication process
  • academic writing

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  -

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  -

  Further information

  GLOBBA Thesis Coordinator: Elizabeth San Miguel

  ---

  Teaching methods and instruction

  Comprises compulsory contact tuition with lectures and ad-hoc group work as well as independent virtual study on course assignments. Additionally, students with commissioned thesis project negotiate with companies/organizations. Students can get extra support by making a personal appointment to the GLOBBA Thesis Clinic (by appointment) through the GLOBBA Students SharePoint --> GLOBBA Thesis --> Excel file.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Compulsory course materials.
  1) Moodle materials, including, course theory handouts available in Moodle.
  2) Materials available on MyNet site https://mynet.haaga-helia.fi/group/pakki/opinnaytetyo-amk
  3) Additionally, theoretical literature in the student’s specialisation field
  4) Methods literature, for example:
  Eriksson, P. & Kovalainen, A. 2008 or later. Qualitative Methods in Business Research. Sage. London.
  Ghauri, P. & Grønhaug, K. 2010 or later. Research Methods in Business Studies. PrenticeHall. Harlow.
  Malhotra, N.K., Birks, D.F. & Wills, P. 2013. Essentials of Marketing Research. Pearson. Harlow.
  Saunders, M. & Lewis, P. 2012 or later. Doing Research in Business and Management. An Essential Guide to Planning Your Project. Pearson. Harlow.

  Teachers

  Anna Kimberley, Miikka Mäkelä

  Working life connections

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The student must complete THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis non-stop virtual home examination before the THE7LF101 course. The examination is available in the GLOBBA Student Sharepoint at --> https://haagahelia.sharepoint.com/sites/globbaforstudents/thesis/SitePages/Home.aspx --> In the folder "THE7LF100 Introduction to Thesis---Virtual Home Exam Packet".
  - The course THE7LF101 does not have examinations.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Students are strongly encouraged to find an internationally operating commissioning organization that has a need for an RDI project as part of their organizational process or service development. Commissioning organizations can be for-profits or non-profits.

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Seven written assignments that focus on the student process-writing his/her own actual real thesis plan during the course.Attendance is required in the small-group assignment debriefings in class. Assignment settings are available in the Moodle environment.

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  Contact tuition once a week for four hours. Detailed schedule available in Moodle from 1.1.2022 onwards.

  Groups

  • LF5PMAR
  • LF6PMAR
  • CONTACT
  • LF5PACC
  • LF6PACC
  • LF6PSCM

  Alternative learning methods

  - Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is available for the course THE7LF101 for students who have previously completed a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD thesis in higher education, or conducted and reported larger scale RDI projects at work or in hobbies. The RPL application should contain: student's full name, student number transcript of record, thesis evaluation statement, thesis publication, and a complete thesis plan for the project to be undertaken as GloBBA Thesis. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel. Those needing assistance to prepare the thesis plan to qualify for GLOBBA requirements for thesis plans can reserve a Thesis Clinic appointment through the GLOBBA Student SharePoint --> Thesis site.
  - The student may apply for transfer crediting of a previously completed bachelor’s or master’s thesis if it was written in the student’s field of professional specialization in GloBBA. Completed applications should be sent via email to Elizabeth San Miguel.
  - Reports completed previously in working life, studies or leisure activities can be incorporated as part of a portfolio thesis. For more information, ask your THE7LF101 lecturer.

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  - Self-assessment: Process writing the tasks and the thesis plan based on continuous self-assessment
  - Peer-assessment: Self-assessment is supported through feedback from peers and the teacher throughout the course.
  - Assessment by the teacher of course tasks and final thesis plan

  Degree Programme

  GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Bachelor of Business Administration (ENG)