Study guide
Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and competence track.
Sami Nummela
the nature, functions, scope and principles of accounting
income statement and balance sheet
management accounting, analysing financial statements
Course size: 5 ECTS
Course consist 5 separate themes
Financial reporting
Financial Analysis
Corporate Financing
Each theme consists: introduction material in Itslearning, videos, exercises, small group meetings
Final Examination
Face-to-face
Complementary study material will be presented during the course in itslearning
Evaluation contains three elements:
1. Exercises: All exercises must be timely done and returned to itslearning: Grade score/5. All the exercises need to be returned!
2. Exam: Grade 1-5
English
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
0 - 40
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Kupittaa Campus
H-5
innopeda
learning pyramid
flipped classroom
Video lectures
Exercises and course tasks
Exam
Group meetings
Exercises not done or not participated in small group mtgs
or
Exam not passed (0)
Suomeksi
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 1-2
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 3-4
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 5
Sami Nummela
Face-to-face
Video lectures
Exercises and course tasks
Exam
Group meetings
1. All exercises must be timely done and returned to itslearning: Grade score/5.
All the exercises need to be returned!
2. Exam: Grade 1-5
English
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
H-5
innopeda
learning pyramid
flipped classroom
Complementary study material will be presented during the course in itslearning
the nature, functions, scope and principles of accounting
income statement and balance sheet
management accounting, analysing financial statements
Course size: 5 ECTS
Course consist 5 separate themes
Financial reporting
Financial Analysis
Corporate Financing
Each theme consists: introduction material in Itslearning, videos, exercises, small group meetings
Final Examination
Exercises not done or not participated in small group mtgs
or
Exam not passed (0)
Suomeksi
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 1-2
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 3-4
Exercises done & approved.
Exam passed with grade 5
Ajaya Joshi
Anniina Teittinen
Nicolas Le Grand
Pia Lindgren
Otieno Mbare
Olli-Pekka Lehtisalo
Otieno Mbare
Face-to-face
English
01.01.2024 - 01.12.2024
02.12.2022 - 31.12.2022
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
H-5
Anniina Teittinen
Pia Lindgren
Teachers of the course:
Pia Lindgren
Anniina Teittinen
Distance learning
Will be provided on course workspace. Use of all other relevant material is encouraged.
Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and presenting; Online meetings in groups.
Independent/pair research and reflection
Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials
Career documents
Professional email
Pair Culture Project Report and Presentation
Activity in meetings (peer feedback, participation in written online discussions, sharing of own expertise)
English
01.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 01.09.2023
30 - 40
Itslearning and email
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
5 credits
H-5
The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts.
Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.
No examinations.
Innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented assignment-based individual/pair work
Individual/pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Assignment-based and continuous assessment
5ECTS, 135 hours student work
-applied research
-reporting
-presenting
-working as pairs
-discussing and sharing in teams
Meetings integrated with Intercultural Communication for Global Work course. Meetings are compulsory even if student takes only one of the courses.
- Writing using appropriate, professional style
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in professional contexts
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of the field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life
Implementation in autumn 2023, exact dates in the schedule
Kick-off session during orientation days
Student did not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.
The student can describe satisfactorily the importance of business communication skills in oral and written business context, and shows some ability to communicate in situations requiring business communication skills.
The student can produce text that shows some only the basic features of professional
writing.
The student knows how to refer to sources. There are clear inconsistencies in the format and style of writing.
The student is able to describe the communication skills needed in oral and
written business contexts and demonstrates ability to communicate in various
business situations.
The student can produce text that contains some features of professional
writing.
The student can refer to sources and compile a reference list although there are inconsistencies in the format and style.
The student is able to analyse different communicative situations in business and suggest ways of improving the communication in challenging situations. The student shows ability to adapt and adjust his/her communication style in various situations requiring professional communication skills.
The student can produce text that contains most features of professional writing, has well-developed elements of paragraph and essay structure.
The student can produce text that displays unity and coherence as well consistency throughout the documents.
The student can refer to sources and compile a reference list in a consistent format and style.
Pia Lindman
Face-to-face
Kaliski: Business Mathematics, 3rd edition (eBook), chapters 2 (UNIT 1), 4 (UNIT 2), 8,9 (UNIT 4), 11 and 12 (UNIT 5)
Tutorials and assignments in ItsLearning/ViLLE
Selected chapters in Khan Academy
Excel
Self studies, tutorials in virtual environment, assignments, study clinics, weekly assignments
ItsLearning/ViLLE tests (5 tests) and Excel assignments
English
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
01.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
H-5
Task-based method emphasizing the application of knowledge and skills.
Total 133 hours:
All group meetings (4-5 * 1,5h), Tutorials in ViLLE, Assignments and ItsLearning/ViLLE tests, self study
- Percentages and Taxation
- Sequences and Interest
- Investments
- Business Economy (investment calculations, VAT, Pricing, Cost Accounting, Contribution Margin, Profit)
- Value of the Money
- Excel
Tests in ItsLearning/ViLLE (5 tests in total) not done with good enough level (40 % correct). Excel assignment(s) not returned.
1: Pass grade can be achieved passing ItsLearning/ViLLE tests (40 % correct) and returning Excel assignment(s).
3: Grade can be achieved with ItsLearning/ViLLE tests (about 60 % correct) and returning well done Excel assignment(s).
Grade can be achieved with ItsLearning/ViLLE tests (about 90 % correct) and returning correctly done Excel assignment(s)
Anniina Teittinen
Pia Lindgren
Teachers of the course:
Pia Lindgren
Anniina Teittinen
Distance learning
Assignment-based support materials provided by course teachers on the course platform, subject-based materials by students themselves
Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and pitching; Online meetings in groups.
Independent/pair research and reflection (integrated with Contemporary Topics in Digital Business). Same written assignment applies for both courses.
Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials
Self, peer and teacher feedback and assessment; report, pitch, attendance in online meetings.
English
07.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 07.09.2023
10 - 40
Itslearning and email
Liiketalous (not translated)
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
5 credits
H-5
The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts. Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.
No written examinations.
innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented task-based pair work
integration with the course 'Contemporary Topics in Digital Business'
Individual pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Assignment-based and continuous assessment
5ECTS, 135 hours student work
-applied research
-reporting
-pitching
-working as pairs
-discussing in teams
- Write to inform, influence and persuade by making use of field-specific sources
- Share information in a field-specific student community
- Pitch information to create interest and to convince an audience
- Make use of modern communication tools used in working life
- Communicate in English as a professional in academic contexts
- Support student in the future thesis writing process
This course is closely integrated with Contemporary Topics in Digital Business
Implementation in the autumn semester 2023
Student did not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate adequately in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.
The student shows ability to communicate in demanding situations requiring professional communication skills but the style, vocabulary and contents are somewhat limited.
The student demonstrates adequate ability to write and speak in professional/educational contexts (research paper, pitch). The student is able to give and apply constructive feedback on personal communication competence in team-based contexts.
The student is able to analyse and apply appropriately in field-specific communicative situations. The students are able to adapt and adjust their communication style and suggest ways of improving the communication in different professional/educational situations. Well-argued feedback to others.
Ajaya Joshi
Ajaya Joshi
Distance learning
Will be published in Itslearning.
100 percent online implementation
Webinars, guest speaker presentations, pair research, presenting findings of the research, and commentaries.
Fail (0pts), Good (1pts) and Excellent (2pts)
- 1 pair research (4pts) + presentation (2pts): 6 points maximum.
- the research paper and presentation are graded 0-1-2.
- 2 pair reviews: 2 maximum points each
OR inviting and introducing a guest speaker = replaces one pair review.
- Individual performance, active participation and attendance: 2 points.
- To pass the course you need to attend minimum 5 sessions. (including at least one long session)
- The students can get a maximum of altogether 12 points.
The points translate as follow for the final grade:
Points = Grade
• 5 points or below: fail
• 6 points = 1
• 7-8 points = 2
• 9 points = 3
• 10-11 points = 4
• 12 points = 5
Please note that: Missing a deadline equals 0 points (medical certificate accepted).
You can change your research presentation date under the following circumstances:
- You find an empty time slot in the calendar
- You are able to agree to swap the date with another pair
- You inform the teachers about the change at least one month in advance
- In case of emergency, the other pair member is to present on your behalf
Otherwise the change of the date will lead to failure of the course.
English
07.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
01.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 34
Will be published in Itslearning.
Liiketalous (not translated)
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
5 credits
H-5
None
No Exams
Learning by doing, research-based, active participative observation, critical evaluation and problem-based learning.
Experiential learning, inquiry-based, case studies, collaborative, reflective, constructivism, and integrative
Seminar: Participation, preparation and presentation: 20 hours
Theme selection and proposal: 10 hours
Research: 20 hours
Peer reviews: 6 hours
Pair Assignments and self-studies: 80 hours
Contemporary Topics in Digital Business course will provide you with a unique opportunity to explore and gain cross-disciplinary knowledge from multi-dimensional digital world i.e. e-business, SoMe marketing, artificial intelligence, SEO, payment transactions, to name a few. In this course, students will explore an area of personal interest by researching and present research findings during the seminars.
Upon completion of the course, students will become well acquainted with important topics within the digital business sphere. In addition, students will become aware of potential opportunities and challenges caused by dynamic digital phenomena.
This course is divided into 7 online sessions (webinars).
Each session will begin with the presentation of a key theme (by a student pair or a guest speaker).
One of the key deliverables is that each student pair will write an article on the chosen interest area/theme. During the webinar, two student pairs will present research findings.
0= Passive or no participation throughout the course. Failure to attend minimum 5 sessions. The student shows very limited knowledge and understanding of the major themes covered in the course as well as an inability to grasp fundamental principles digital business. Zero or insignificant contribution during the webinars and completion of pair assignments. Student shows very little ability to gather and interpret relevant secondary data to meet or reach objectives and come to informed judgments that include reflection about what was agreed during the proposal. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Most part of assignments is unclear.
Limited participation throughout the course duration. The student demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of the main themes covered during the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the content. Basic understanding of chosen research theme and limited ability to gather and interpret relevant secondary data to meet or reach objectives and come to informed judgments that include reflection about what was agreed during the proposal. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear
Good participation throughout the course duration, and encourages (support) other study team members in identifying new possibilities in a theme they have selected. Good understanding of overall research theme and its future application. Demonstrate good ability to gather and interpret relevant secondary data to fulfil research objectives and come to informed judgments that include reflection about what was agreed during the proposal. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Excellent participant throughout the course duration, and encourages (support/guide) other study team members. Student shows a clear understanding of the major themes covered and presented during the course as well its future potential and limitations The student clearly demonstrates how to gather and interpret relevant data to fulfil the research objective. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Jaana Merikallio
Face-to-face
- e-book(s) and articles
- lessons material and one's own notes
- tutorial videos
- contact lessons: active participation, presentations
- individual studying
- learning and sharing ideas in a group - team work skills
Pre-course assignment (individual): as a part of course activity
Google Analytics 4 exam (individual) 10%
Display campaign (individual): 30% (0-5)
SEO & SEA assignment (group): 30% (0-5)
Digital strategy (group): 30% (0-5)
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Pre-course assignment:
Pass: the assignment has been accomplished according to instructions.
Fail: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time, and/or the list doesn’t include 10 terms and/or the number of sources is less than three.
Google Analytics 4 exam in Itslearning:
0-4 answers correct: 0 points
5-7 answers correct: 5 points
8-10 answers correct: 10 points
Plan a display campaign and banner (30%), multiply assignment grade by 6:
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The campaign mathematics (the correct cpm price, the correct cpm x impressions calculation, nr of visitors) are wrong or inadequate. The campaign period per media is missing. Pricing method is not CPM. Banner has not been designed.
1-2: Pricing method is CPM, and mathematics are correct, but campaign consists of only one media. No argumentation why the media is chosen. Screen captures of media cards / rates are missing. Banner has been designed, but it alignment with campaign planning is poor.
3-4: The campaign includes two or more media, mathematics are correct and the campaign has been built according to instructions. Student provides arguments for his/her campaign and ad format solutions. Banner design is quite good, CTA taken into account.
5: The campaign includes two or more media, mathematics are correct and campaign has been built according to instructions. Targeting pricing (if applicable) has been taken into account. Banner stands out. Student provides arguments for his/her solutions, which demonstrate expertise.
GROUP ASSIGNMENTS:
1st Assignment: Website traffic and how to increase it organically (SEO) and by paying (SEA) (30%), multiply assignment grade by 6
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The references and tools haven’t been used, or the evaluation and suggestions are incorrect. The work shows that the group has not understood the meaning of search engine optimization. Plagiarism more than 25%.
1-2: The evaluation doesn’t cover all the required aspects. The use of references is insufficient.
3-4: All the required aspects are covered and the use of references is sufficient and correct. Group has made searches using keywords. A grade of 4 requires, among other things, that the team's development proposals are clearly based on the results provided by the tools and that the advertising campaign is meaningful and logical.
5: The evaluation shows that the group has a very good understanding of the topic: evaluation shows in-depth understanding of SEO and SEA. Use of references is versatile and correct.
2nd = Final Assignment: Build a digital marketing strategy for a small company (30%), multiply points by 6:
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The elements of the strategy are irrelevant, ie. don’t belong to a strategy. It doesn’t include the elements discussed in the course. References aren’t used. Plagiarism more than 25%.
1-2: The strategy is very limited, and the instructions are followed only partially. The elements are few and loose and don’t build up to a logical entity. The use of references is limited and only partly correct. The work does not demonstrate research and commitment to the work. The presentation is below average verbally and visually.
3-4: The strategy contains all the elements needed. The work shows that students understand the essentials of the digital marketing strategy. The elements form a logical entity without any gaps, and references are used correctly and sufficiently. The chosen actions support the objectives, and several, high quality references are used. The presentation is on satisfactory level.
5: The work demonstrates an in-depth understanding of digital marketing strategy work. All the aspects are covered in a professional way, the strategy is diverse. The references are versatile, and the presentation is of high quality.
In group assignments: when assessing the performance of an individual student, peer evaluation (within a group) is in use. In other words, the student's group work activity effects on the course grade.
FINAL COURSE GRADE SCALE:
0-25: fail
26-49: 1
50-64: 2
65-79: 3
80-89: 4
90-100: 5
Degree of student's participation and in-class activity level can raise or lower the grade. Note: minimum 50% attendance is required for passing the course, ie at least 5/9 contact sessions.
Finnish
07.09.2023 - 23.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 04.09.2023
0 - 40
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in Business, Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
H-5
None.
Learning in teams, in interaction with others, self and peer evaluation, digital learning.
- Contact lessons 8 x 3h
- Group work 30 h
- Individual studying 70 h
- Pre-course assignment 10 h
7.9.-2.11.2023
- Intro, recap marketing fundamentals
- The benefits of digital marketing
- Traditional vs. digital marketing
- Inbound vs. outbound:
o different channels
o key elements of inbound marketing
o traffic sources, how to increase traffic
- targeting, buyer personas
- buyer´s journey
- SEO, SEA
- Google Analytics
0-25 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment". Student is absent from classes more than 50%. (=4 classes or more)
26-64 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
65-89 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
90-100 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
Saara Tikkanen
Jaana Merikallio
Face-to-face
- e-book(s) and articles
- lessons material and one's own notes
- tutorial videos
- contact lessons: active participation, presentations
- individual studying
- learning and sharing ideas in a group - team work skills
GA4 exam in Itslearning (individual): 10% (0-2)
Display campaign (individual): 30% (0-5)
SEO & SEA assignment (group): 30% (0-5)
Digital strategy (group): 30% (0-5)
Pre-course assignment as a part of course activity.
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Pre-course assignment:
Pass: the assignment has been accomplished according to instructions.
Fail: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time, and/or the list doesn’t include 10 terms and/or the number of sources is less than three.
Google Analytics 4 exam in Itslearning:
0-4 answers correct: 0 points
5-7 answers correct: 5 points
8-10 answers correct: 10 points
Plan a display campaign and banner (30%), multiply assignment grade by 6:
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The campaign mathematics (the correct cpm price, the correct cpm x impressions calculation, nr of visitors) are wrong or inadequate. The campaign period per media is missing. Pricing method is not CPM. Banner has not been designed.
1-2: Pricing method is CPM, and mathematics are correct, but campaign consists of only one media. No argumentation why the media is chosen. Screen captures of media cards / rates are missing. Banner has been designed, but it alignment with campaign planning is poor.
3-4: The campaign includes two or more media, mathematics are correct and the campaign has been built according to instructions. Student provides arguments for his/her campaign and ad format solutions. Banner design is quite good, CTA taken into account.
5: The campaign includes two or more media, mathematics are correct and campaign has been built according to instructions. Targeting pricing (if applicable) has been taken into account. Banner stands out. Student provides arguments for his/her solutions, which demonstrate expertise.
GROUP ASSIGNMENTS:
1st Assignment: Website traffic and how to increase it organically (SEO) and by paying (SEA) (30%), multiply assignment grade by 6
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The references and tools haven’t been used, or the evaluation and suggestions are incorrect. The work shows that the group has not understood the meaning of search engine optimization. Plagiarism more than 25%.
1-2: The evaluation doesn’t cover all the required aspects. The use of references is insufficient.
3-4: All the required aspects are covered and the use of references is sufficient and correct. Group has made searches using keywords. A grade of 4 requires, among other things, that the team's development proposals are clearly based on the results provided by the tools and that the advertising campaign is meaningful and logical.
5: The evaluation shows that the group has a very good understanding of the topic: evaluation shows in-depth understanding of SEO and SEA. Use of references is versatile and correct.
2nd = Final Assignment: Build a digital marketing strategy for a small company (30%), multiply points by 6:
0: The assignment hasn’t been returned in time. The elements of the strategy are irrelevant, ie. don’t belong to a strategy. It doesn’t include the elements discussed in the course. References aren’t used. Plagiarism more than 25%.
1-2: The strategy is very limited, and the instructions are followed only partially. The elements are few and loose and don’t build up to a logical entity. The use of references is limited and only partly correct. The work does not demonstrate research and commitment to the work. The presentation is below average verbally and visually.
3-4: The strategy contains all the elements needed. The work shows that students understand the essentials of the digital marketing strategy. The elements form a logical entity without any gaps, and references are used correctly and sufficiently. The chosen actions support the objectives, and several, high quality references are used. The presentation is on satisfactory level.
5: The work demonstrates an in-depth understanding of digital marketing strategy work. All the aspects are covered in a professional way, the strategy is diverse. The references are versatile, and the presentation is of high quality.
In group assignments: when assessing the performance of an individual student, peer evaluation (within a group) is in use. In other words, the student's group work activity effects on the course grade.
FINAL COURSE GRADE SCALE:
0-25: fail
26-49: 1
50-64: 2
65-79: 3
80-89: 4
90-100: 5
Degree of student's participation and in-class activity level can raise or lower the grade. Note: minimum 50% attendance is required for passing the course. (= 5/9 contact sessions)
English
25.09.2023 - 27.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 25.09.2023
0 - 30
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in Business, Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
H-5
None.
Learning in teams, in interaction with others, self and peer evaluation, digital learning.
- Contact lessons 8 x 3h
- Group work 50 h
- Individual studying 50 h
- Pre-course assignment 10 h
25.9.-27.11.2023
- Intro, recap marketing fundamentals
- The benefits of digital marketing
- Traditional vs. digital marketing
- Inbound vs. outbound:
o different channels
o key elements of inbound marketing
o traffic sources, how to increase traffic
- targeting, buyer personas
- buyer´s journey
- website, SEO, SEA
- Google Analytics 4
0-25 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment". Student is absent from classes more than 50% (= 4 classes or more).
26-64 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
65-89 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
90-100 points. See the criteria above "Arvioinnin kohteet, ajoitus ja menetelmät" / "Objects, timing and methods of assessment"
Ajaya Joshi
Ajaya Joshi
Diego Barros
Helena Noto
Face-to-face
Will be published in itslearning
Online, and flipped
Lectures >75% of class attendance is required 10%
Individual Project 50%
Language and culture exercise and exam 40%
English
07.11.2023 - 15.12.2023
05.08.2023 - 31.10.2023
15 - 40
Campusonline students: 20
TUAS students: 20
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
H-5
Independent studies, flipped learning, case study analysis, online live Zoom, and project-based learning.
30 Hours (Online Zoom session/small group meetings and webinar)
70 hours: (Reading course materials )
30 hours: (Small team assignments and individual assignments)
Introduction to Brazil
Why Brazil?
Brazilian Portuguese language and Brazilian culture
Doing Business in Brazil
The student does not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.
The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student is able to describe the importance of understanding business cultures from the Brazilian context.
The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student can explain the business practices from the Brazilian context.
The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of business cultures from the Brazilian context.
Nicolas Le Grand
Nicolas Le Grand: teacher tutor
nicolas.legrand@turkuamk.fi
Distance learning
English
30.08.2023 - 20.12.2023
02.07.2023 - 11.09.2023
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
1 credits
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Anniina Teittinen
Pia Lindgren
Teachers of the course:
Pia Lindgren
Anniina Teittinen
Distance learning
Will be provided on course workspace. Use of all other relevant material is encouraged.
Independent/pair work; Applied research, reporting and presenting; Online meetings in groups.
Independent/pair research and reflection
Interactive online meetings
Team discussions and sharing
Reading materials
Pair Culture Project Report and Presentation
Reflection
Activity in meetings (peer feedback, participation in written online discussions, sharing of own expertise)
English
01.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 01.09.2023
30 - 40
Itslearning and email
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
5 credits
H-5
The student can apply for accreditation prior to the course starts.
Alternative ways must be discussed with course teachers.
No examinations.
Innovation pedagogy; international and business-life oriented assignment-based individual/pair work
Individual/pair study supported by peer discussions and teacher guidance
Co-creation and co-teaching
Assignment-based and continuous assessment
5ECTS, 135 hours student work
-applied research
-reporting
-presenting
-working as pairs
-discussing and sharing in teams
Meetings integrated with Business English Communication course. Meetings are compulsory even if student takes only one of the courses.
After the course, the student can:
-describe his/her own cultural identity
-utilise cultural frameworks to understand cultural concepts
-adapt communication in culturally diverse contexts
-work as a member of a culturally diverse team
-utilise knowledge on business cultures in work-related situations
-compile and present a cultural project to showcase application of theories in a practical context
-Cultural Awareness and Cultural Identity
-Intercultural Teams
-Communicating with Cultures
-Working with Cultures
-Exploring cultures through media and projects
Implementation in autumn 2023, exact dates in the schedule
Kick-off session during orientation days
Student did not complete required course assignments that show competence in course topics, did not participate in the online meetings to showcase competence in course topics or take an active part in the course to share expertise and learn from others.
Cultural Awareness: The student knows the concept of cultural identity and the importance of understanding other cultures.
Theoretical frameworks on culture: The student is able to identify main concepts from cultural frameworks.
Intercultural communication: The student shows some ability in using intercultural communication skills in social and business situations.
Working in international teams: The student recognises the need for intercultural awareness and cross-cultural communication skills in international teams. The student participates in intercultural team work.
Business cultures: The student recognises the importance of business cultures in different national contexts.
Cultural Awareness: The student is able to describe different ways of interpreting culture and cultural awareness. The student can describe his/her own cultural identity.
Theoretical frameworks on culture: The student is able to show how the theoretical frameworks can be used in practice.
Intercultural communication: The student is able to demonstrate the communication skills needed in intercultural situations.
Working in international teams: The student can describe challenges and benefits of working in and leading intercultural teams. The student acts as a member of an intercultural team and demonstrates ability to communicate and function in an international team.
Business cultures: The student can explain business practices of different cultures and is able to identify challenges relating to his/her own culture in doing business in another culture.
Cultural Awareness: The student is able to analyse how national and organizational cultures build cultural identity, and can demonstrate cultural sensitivity and appreciation of other cultures in intercultural encounters.
Theoretical frameworks on culture: The student is able to explain the concept and significance of the frameworks. In addition, the student is able to apply the frameworks in case and authentic situations.
Intercultural communication: The student is able to analyse breaks in communication due to cultural factors and can suggest ways of improving the communicative approach to the situation. The student shows ability to adapt and adjust his/her communication style in various intercultural situations.
Working in international teams: The student can apply different frameworks in order to enhance work in a culturally diverse team. The student is fully capable of working as part of an international team and is able to take into account the effect of cultures on teamwork and in leading a team.
Business cultures: The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of business cultures in authentic and case situations. The student is able to analyse and suggest approaches to intercultural business situations.
Otieno Mbare
Otieno Mbare
Face-to-face
Independent studies, flipped learning, case study (law) analysis
The grading system ranges from 1 - 5 where;
1 = Mediocre; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Good; 4 = Very good; 5 = Excellent
Assessment based on successful completion of course assignments and self-reflection.
English
07.03.2024 - 17.05.2024
02.12.2023 - 31.12.2023
1 - 40
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
H-5
knows how business entities are created and how they differ
- understand the role of government in regulating businesses
- know the basic legal issues in the formation of contracts for the sale of goods
- describe basic elements and differences in various contract types
- draft and close the common contracts in business
Content:
- contract law, sources of contract law and legal interpretation
- contract formation, legal cultures, contract practices
- settlement of commercial disputes
The student show very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course as well as inability to grasp fundamental business law theories and inability to apply the theories to the case studies/assignments. Zero or insignificant contribution in completion of team assignments. Student show very little ability to gather and interpret relevant legal issues to come to informed judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.
The student demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the content. Basic understanding of business law theories, and limited ability and apply knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear
Good understanding of key legal issues, and able to interpret cases and apply the theoretical knowledge into the case studies/assignments. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant legal information to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
Excellent understanding of in depth legal issues and interpretations, and able to demonstrate, apply theoretical knowledge into practice. The student ability to gather and interpret relevant cases is consistent throughout the course duration. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Sami Nummela
Mikko Niskanen
Ajaya Joshi
Nicolas Le Grand
Nicolas Le Grand: course leader and coach
Mikko Niskanen: coach
Sami Nummela: coach
Distance learning
Course book:
Principles of Marketing, Global edition (2021). Kotler P., Amstrong G., 18th edition. Pearson Education. Available as an eBook on FINNA via the VLebooks database.
Online implementation
Fail (0pts), Good (1pts) and Excellent (2pts)
1 Individual assignments: 2 points maximum
3 study team discussions: 6 points maximum
4 team assignments: 8 points maximum
The students can get a maximum of altogether 16 points.
The points translate as follow for the final grade:
16-14 points: 5
13-12 points: 4
11-10 points: 3
9-8 points: 2
7 points:1
6 and below: 0
Please note that missing a deadline equals 0 points (unless medical certificate)
English
31.08.2023 - 30.11.2023
01.06.2023 - 12.09.2023
15 - 40
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
1 credits
10 credits
H-5
To be discussed with the course leader, ideally before the start of the course
This course is based on completion of assignments and therefore there is no exam.
Independent studies, flipped learning, case study analysis, online live team discussions, and project based learning.
30 hours: preparing and attending study team meetings and all group meetings
180 hours: studying course materials
50 hours: Study team assignments
20 hours:individual assignments
50 hours: study team discussions
Defining Marketing and the Marketing process
Analyzing the Marketing Environment
Managing Marketing information to gain customer insights
Consumer Markets and Buyer Behavior
Products, Services and Brands. Building Customer Value
Pricing: understanding and capturing customer value
Marketing Channels and Supply Chain Management
The student has demonstrated very limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Several parts of the text are unclear.
The student has demonstrated limited knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows some difficulties in applying his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas to others. Some parts of the text are unclear
The student has demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas to others. Important parts of the text are clear and well written.
The student has demonstrated very good knowledge and understanding of the main areas of the course. The student shows s/he can apply his/her knowledge and understanding of the course content. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignments. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas to others in a professional way. Most of the text is clear and well written.
Nicolas Le Grand
Nicolas Le Grand
nicolas.legrand@turkuamk.fi
Distance learning
Saunders M. et al. 2019. Research Methods for Business Students. 8th Edition. Prentice Hall (avalaible as an ebook on FINNA via the Vlebooks portal)
Thesis from former and current IB students
Workshops/All group meetings, self-studies, individual meeting, thesis seminars, and reflection on thesis
- 2 individual Assignments: pass/failed
- Research Proposal: pass/failed
- Attending a thesis seminar
English
01.09.2023 - 20.12.2023
01.06.2023 - 11.09.2023
15 - 30
After your thesis proposal is accepted, you will be assigned a thesis supervisor. One important objective of this course is to get you started with your thesis.
Liiketalous (not translated)
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
5 credits
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Submitting a valid thesis proposal (to be agreed with the responsible teacher)
There is no exam for this course.
Learning by doing, flip learning and case study approach.
Attending All Group Meetings and thesis seminar: 5 hours
Thesis Proposal: 60 hours
Individual Assignments and self-studies: 60 hours
Commentaries and assessment of thesis: 10 hours
Research process and thesis writing process
Defining thesis objective, research questions and research scope
Identifying and using reliable and relevant past research
Research methodologies
Quantitative and qualitative data collection methods
Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Individual meeting with the responsible teacher to discuss and receive feedback on your research proposal
Writing your Thesis proposal
The main component to pass is the Thesis proposal. The other components (individual assignments...) are there to help you to write of a better thesis proposal and have a clear understanding of what the thesis writing process and requirements are at Turku UAS.
Pia Lindgren
Pia Lindgren (not translated)
Distance learning
Läromaterial finns på itslearning men alla möjliga andra studiematerial rekommenderas/kan utnyttjas. (not translated)
Kursen baserar sig på aktivt självständigt arbete och grupparbete. Alla gruppmöten ska bandas. Läraren är med i två möten för hela gruppen samt två möten för studiegrupper (not translated)
Indivduella online studier samt grupparbete. Läraren med i 4 online möten.
Ständig själv, kamrat och lärarutvärdering ska användas
Feedback på alla uppgifter
portfolio av minst 10 olika affärsdokument som evalueras, andra uppgifter finns för övning (not translated)
Finnish
11.01.2024 - 21.03.2024
02.12.2023 - 11.01.2024
20 - 30
its learning samt e-post (not translated)
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Location-independent
2 credits
H-5
Motsvarande kurser på andra högskolor. Alternativa kurser måste diskuteras och godkännas av läraren. (not translated)
Kursen evalueras enligt uppgifter, inga tentamina (not translated)
Enligt Innopeda: arbetslivets situationer, teamarbete, diskussion
Indivuduella online studier samt grupparbete. Läraren med i 4 online möten.
Själv, kamrat och lärarutvärdering
Feedback på alla uppgifter (not translated)
Kursen ger 5 studiepöänger motsvarar c 133 h arbete
närindervisning (online) börjar den , förhandsuppgiften ges den
online möten med läraren 4 h,
självevaluering 2 h
repetition av strukturer och ordförråd c. 33 h
individuell förberedning till online möten/uppgifter c 95 h (not translated)
Svenska i arbetslivet ger sammanlagt 5 poänger men i två separarata vitsord: 2 för de muntliga och 3 för de skfriftliga kunskaper. Hela kursen beskrivs undan Muntlig
Målet är att: studereranden klarar sig i olika muntliga och skrftliga affärslivssituationer. Han/hon kan söka och utnyttja ekonominyheter i media. Han/hon har en realistisk uppfattning om sin språknivå samt en positiv attityd för inlärning. Kursen kräver nivå B1.
Kursen baserar på att bygga ordförråd inom och öva kommunikation.
Kärnet ligger i:
Arbetsansökning och arbetstliv
Arbetsmiljö och omgivande samhälle
Kundkontakter: att bygga och hålla kontakter
Affärslivets terminologi
Kursen börjar med en förhandsuppgift den 14.1.22 och det första online möte för alla den 20.1.22 Den sista träffen är den 24.3.22 (not translated)
undankänd: Studeranden kan inte klara sig i varken skriftliga eller muntliga situationer på grund av knapp ordförråd, bristfälliga strukturer eller uttal. Kommunikationen är svårt eller omöjligt att förstå. Uppgifterna är inte returnerade. (not translated)
1-2 (B1-) Studeranden kan framföra sitt meddelande på svenska i arbetslivets enkla och allmänna situationer trots att enstaka fel gör kommunikationen långsamt och delvis störande. (not translated)
3-4 (B1) Studenrande kan reagera och uttrycka sig på ett lämpligt sätt i de flesta muntliga arbetslivssituationer. Han/hon kan visa intresse och ställa frågor. Uttalet är inte helt naturlig och det finns brister i strukturer och i ordförråd men studeranden visar motivation och fösöker sitt bästa. (not translated)
4-5 (B2+) Studeranden klarar sig utmärkt i mångsidiga arbetslivssituationer. Han/hon kan kommunicera i den stil som kontexten kräver och ta hänsyn till andra partiet. Kommunikationen är flytande och naturlig. (not translated)
Taneli Ahtiainen
20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning
Koch, J. & Karjalainen, O. (2016). Office 2016 & Office 365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook. Jyväskylä: Docendo Oy.
Office 365 For Dummies. (2022)
Course e-book is available in Finna.
Individual work, Group work, flipped learning
English
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
01.06.2023 - 14.09.2023
0 - 45
Engineering and Business
Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)
Lemminkäisenkatu
4 credits
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
130h-140h student worload
Students will get familiar uptodate office setting tools that will help them
-Attend and facilitate meetings
-give presentation, record and share instructions and information
-Write proper reports
-gather and interpret data
-read and search info current threats and data protection laws
-Course will start in orientation days
-Presedence course or similar knowledge is DIGISTART
August-December 23
Student will attend and contribute on groupwork and does knowledge questionaire(pass)
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.