The module is a part of basic studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum and advances the following competences: e.g., understanding of operational environment (e.g. stakeholders and networks) within the aviation industry. Furthermore, applying law and regulations to common situations in aviation. The module advances also 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.

The module has no prerequisites. This module is linked with all the level 1 modules of the Campus 2017 curriculum. This module, offered in Semester 1, is part 1 of the upcoming module, offered in Semester 2, with the similar name. The module contents will be implemented through semester projects.

Analysis of the operational environment within the aviation industry (1st and 2nd semester)
Basics of macro and microeconomics (1st and 2nd semester)
Legal environment (2nd semester)
Digital environment (1st and 2nd semester)
Core actors, organisations and networks operating in local, domestic and international markets with emphasis on the aviation industry (1st and 2nd semester)

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.

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 advice available. The student is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.

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.