Global Opportunities for Small and Medium Sized Companies 1 (5cr)

Schedule

Please check the weekly schedule for contents from the course page

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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

b) Learning by using the work-based learning method “Work&Study” according to on a plan if 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

List of reading (books, articles, web sites etc..) will be provided in the lectures

Teaching methods and instruction

Inquiry learning
Peer-to-peer learning
Lectures, guest lectures and workshops
Case studies and reading circles
Company visits
Independent studying and teamwork

Working life connections

Project work for a commissioner
Guest lecturers

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Oral exam
2 re-exams

Internationality

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

Completion alternatives

Please contact the supervisor

Learning assignments

Benchmarking report and presentation on findings (sub-task to the project)
Oral exam: preparation, discussions, self and peer assessment
Case studies + reading circles: Debate, international marketing and e-commerce case studies + entry modes peer lectures and internationalization theories presentations
Reflective report based on the guest lectures

Assessment methods

• Benchmarking analysis: 30 %
• Oral exam: 30 %
• Case studies + reading circles: 25 %
• Reflective report on guest lectures: 15 % one page/guest lecture