•   Aviation Business Environment 1 OPE1AB101-3009 24.10.2022-16.12.2022  5   (AB1CQ) +-
    Learning objectives
    The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum and advances the understanding of the operational environment (for example stakeholders and ecosystem) within the aviation industry. The module advances also the value chain understanding, understanding basic functions of macroeconomics and global mindset.

    There are also other parallel implementations of this module with the same objectives yet with a different industry specific focus.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    The module has no prerequisites. This module is offered at the first semester.
    Contents
    Analysis of the operational environment and the stakeholders within the aviation industry
    Basics of macro and microeconomics
    Ecosystem, megatrends
    Regulation
    History of Aviation
    Future of Aviation
    Sustainability
    Digitalization
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    Grade 1
    The student has some understanding of the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he uses only a few sources and needs assistance to find relevant information. S/he finds it challenging to analyse the operational environment. S/he is able to choose and use some research and development methods as well as digital tools when aided and guided by others. S/he can identify a few stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student finds it challenging to work in an international team and/or global context. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation with a minimal input. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when s/he is aided by other students and the supervisors.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Grade 3
    The student understands and is able to define the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he is able to search for relevant sources and use them independently. S/he is able to analyse the operational environment by choosing and using research and development methods as well as digital tools. S/he can identify and analyse the core stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student is able to work in an international team and/or global context. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation independently and makes use of the advise available. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Grade 5
    The student understands and is able to define the concept and the terminology of the operational environment. S/he is able to search for relevant information actively and independently from versatile sources. The student is able to assess the reliability of the sources and use them with skill. S/he is able to analyse the operational environment by choosing and using relevant research and development methods as well as digital tools. S/he can identify and analyse the core stakeholders and networks in both domestic and international markets. The student works extraordinary well in an international team and/or global context. The student participates proactively and with goal-orientation in the project planning, implementation and evaluation. The student is able to operate proactively with an entrepreneurial mindset.
    Further information
    RECOGNISING AND VALIDATING PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
    If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or in other studies, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information can be asked from the instructor.

    CONNECTIONS TO BUSINESS LIFE
    Company visits, guest lecturers and workshops in cooperation with different companies and organisations.

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

    Teaching methods and instruction

    All competences are implemented in learning activities. The methods used in the learning activities can be:
    The full implementation plan is defined in the Moodle.

    The learning methods might include:
    Inquiry learning
    Projects
    Peer-to-peer learning
    Tutorials
    Debates
    Study tours and company visits
    Lectures and workshops
    Independent study and teamwork
    The assessment of one’s own learning

    Learning material and recommended literature

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

    Text books and Further Reading:
    Airline E-Commerce: Log On. Take Off. Michael Hanke Routledge, 20 May 2016
    Flying Off Course ,Rigas Doganis, Routledge (4th Ed.), 2010
    The Airline Business in the 21st Century, Rigas Doganis, Routledge, 2001.
    Air Transport Management: An international perspective 1st Edition, Lucy Budd , Stephen Ison Routledge, 2017
    Air Transportation, A Management Perspective, Seventh Edition, John G. Wensveen, Ashgate, 2011

    Campus

    Chongqing

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    TBA

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Learning assignments

    Projects, essays, group work and discussions, exam

    Content scheduling

    TBA

    Groups
    • AB1CQ
    Alternative learning methods

    This must be negotiated with the instructor.

    Assessment criteria

    Tue 19.5.2020 - Feedback
    This module has been developed for Haaga-Helia’s teaching environment based on the methods of inquiry learning and project-based learning. The feedback and results of the staff’s planning meetings have been used when establishing contents and implementation.

    Teachers

    Heini Noronen-Juhola

    Seats

    15 - 80

    Further information

    The assessment methods are defined in the assignments. The assignments may include:

    Individual assignments
    Group works
    Final deliverables
    Exams

    Degree Programme

    ABBA Degree Programme in Aviation Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5