Mind the Gap in International Business (10 cr)

Code: BUS3PO314-3004

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 13.06.2022 - 19.08.2022; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 22.08.2022 - 16.12.2022; Implementation has ended.

ECTS Credits: 10 cr

RDI portion: 10 cr

Campus: Porvoo Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 15 - 40

Degree programmes: LIIPO Degree Programme in Business Management

Teachers: Katri Heikkinen; Kirsi Ola; Antti Kurhinen

Groups: PO5
Porvoo Advanced Studies; CONTACT
Contact implementation; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students

Course: BUS3PO314

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Follow the timetable on Tuudo and Moodle

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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

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

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

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

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

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

Working life connections

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

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Exam on law 30.11.2022
Re-exam 14.12.2022

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

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

Learning assignments

Project assignments and exam

Assessment methods

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