Aviation Business Basics 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Wednesday, 12:15-13:45
Thursday, 12:15-13:45

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Lectures, interactive class discussions, exercises, project work, self-directed learning, presentations and field research. In the integrated assignment, student groups will make a business plan that would be suitable for the business environment, markets and business operations. It is highly recommended that the student actively uses the knowledge gained from different courses in the assignments.

a) Classroom learning
b) Distant learning

Self and peer assessment.

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Materials

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.

Teaching methods and instruction

Project-based learning; inquiry learning; lectures; workshops; counselling; discussion; debate; presentation sessions; readings; home assignments.

Working life connections

Guest lecturers and relevant topics for the industry

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

This course will not have final graded exam. Total Grade is a weighted average of the grades from assigned project work, reading circle and individual assignments.

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

Demonstration for students with previous competencies on the course content. Contact teacher and academic advisor.

Learning assignments

The assessment of the course includes
1. Business Idea Competition project work
2. Individual Assignments
3. Reading Circle

Assessment methods

Grade 1
The student is aware of the basic processes and operations in organisations. S/he understands the requirements of profitable business at some level and is able to estimate the profitability of operations and products with assistance. S/he is able to choose and use professional ICT tools in planning and estimating business operations when aided and guided by others. The student utilizes reliable sources. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation with a minimal input. S/he is able to operate when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors.
Grade 3
The student has some command on the basic processes and operations in organisations. S/he understands the requirements of profitable business and is able to estimate the profitability of operations and products. S/he is able to choose and use professional ICT tools in planning and estimating business operations. The student utilizes versatile and reliable sources. The student participates in the project planning, implementation and evaluation independently and makes use of the advice available. S/he is able to operate when the task and instructions are given.
Grade 5
The student understands and follows the current economic discussion from versatile, reliable and international sources. S/he has a good command on the basic processes and operations in organisations. The student understands the requirements of profitable business and is able to estimate the profitability of operations and products. S/he is able to choose and use professional ICT tools in planning and estimating business operations. The student utilizes versatile and reliable international sources. The student participates proactively and with goal-orientation in the project planning, implementation and evaluation. S/he is able display entrepreneurial and business oriented mind-set as well as act proactively.

The assessment is based on project report, presentation, active participation, usage of business analytical tools in project work, individual assignments.