•   Mind the Gap in International Business BUS3PO314-3005 21.08.2023-15.12.2023  10   (PO5, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The module advances the following competences: communication, teamwork and negotiations in cross-cultural and virtual environments. Moreover, the module advances ability to do business with global mindset and manage some legal aspects of international business law.

    Specific information on the learning objectives can be found in the grading criteria.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    The module is a part of advanced studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.
    Contents
    Cross-cultural communication
    Cross-cultural team creation and leadership
    Cross-cultural negotiations
    Virtual working methods cross borders
    International business law & international legal organisations
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Grade 1
    The student finds it challenging to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. His/her contribution in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team is rather limited. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods only when aided by other students and supervisors. S/he has limited knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on limited level.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Grade 3
    The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams. S/he contributes actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize virtual working methods to some extent. S/he has good knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules on good level.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Grade 5
    The student is able to communicate and negotiate in cross-cultural teams excellently. S/he contributes very actively in creating and/or leading a cross-cultural team. S/he is able to utilize a number of virtual working methods professionally. S/he has excellent knowledge on theories, methods and terminology in international business law and international legal organisations. S/he is able to apply legal rules fluently and on professional level.
    Further information
    This course is studied closely together with the course From request for quotation to delivery BUS3PO313. In case you plan to take only either one of these two course, please contact one of the teacher to discuss this possibility.

    Teaching methods and instruction

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

    Learning material and recommended literature

    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.

    Working life connections

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

    Campus

    Porvoo Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Exam on law 27.11.2023
    Re-exam 11.12.2023

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

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

    Timing

    21.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

    Learning assignments

    Project assignments and exam

    Enrollment

    12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

    Content scheduling

    Follow the timetable on Tuudo and Moodle

    Groups
    • PO5
    • LP5KV
    • BLENDED
    • EXCH
    • CONTACT
    Alternative learning methods

    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.

    Teachers

    Kirsi Ola, Antti Kurhinen, Katri Heikkinen, Niina Moilanen

    Seats

    15 - 40

    Further information

    Project + cultural workshops 50 %
    International business law 35 % consisting of exam and assignments
    Sustainability workshop 15 %
    - 50 % pre assignment + activity during the workshop 12.10
    - 50 % reflection video 25.10

    Degree Programme

    LIIPO Liiketalouden koulutusohjelma

    R&D proportion

    10.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5