Study Guide

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Marketing
Business planning
Entrepreneurship

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the study unit the student can:
- define the various theoretical frameworks on culture and cultural differences
- describe the challenges in managing and working in a multicultural environment
- interact and communicate with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds
- work in international business environment.

Content

Cultural frameworks, awareness and identity
Organizational and service culture
Intercultural communication skills
Communication with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds

Materials

Any relevant book on Cross-cultural Communication, International Business and Multicultural Management. There are several in the library.
Recommended: Lewis, Richard. 2006: Multiculturalism observed: Exploring identity.
+other books from Richard Lewis. Daniels&Radebaugh.International Business. Various version available.

Good examples of e-books available at TUAS library:
1) Cotton, Gayle. 2013. Say anything to anyone, anywhere : 5 keys to successful cross cultural communication.
2) Warren, Thomas L. 2017. Cross-cultural Communication: perspectives in theory and practice. Introduction and chapter 3.
3) Sigala, Marianna ; Christou, Evangelos. 2006. Global trends and challenges in services
( 4) Niemeier, Campbell and Dirven. 1998. The cultural context in business communication.)

Hofstede: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/

As well as all material given and distributed in class (mainly available also in ITS-platform).

Teaching methods

Simulation exercises and activities in which students participate.
Teacher´s key note lectures and activating exercises.

Exam schedules

No exam. Assessment is based on participation, activity and completion of given assignments.
Presence in the class is required.

International connections

Innopedagogical approach through out the course.
Intercultural team learning (if exchange students present)
Learning by doing (simulations, activities)

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways to get these credits. Please look into Campusonline for similar courses and agree with your tutor if a campusonline course can be accepted to your study plan

Student workload

The course is 81h of student work. The estimation of workload distribution:
Contact hours 14x2h (3x45 min in schedule), total of 31h.
Reports, interviews and writing 30h
Preparation for lessons 20h

Content scheduling

The content and the schedule of the course are agreed with the participating students at the beginning of the course.
Lectures&activities are held weekly and much of the activity and presentations is done by students.

Further information

Exchange students learn from the Finnish students, and vice versa. All participating students engage actively in each class. Topics can include dress code, management styles and cultures, international job interviews, Do´s&Dont´s in cultural context etc. Students decide!

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Returned assignments (3) are evaluated on scale 1 -5
1) My cultural identity (partly done in the class)
2) Short report (3 pages text) on chosen culture and analysis according to
chosen cultural theories and including an interview.
3) Reflection on the learning
Reflection includes self-evaluation. Teacher evaluates the reflection on scale of 1-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is absent without valid reason.
The student does not complete any of the given 3 tasks (cultural identity, short report&interview, reflection).
The student does not participate into the teamwork and
the student has failed to actively participate into simulation activities. A minimum of 50% attendance!

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1
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 in the assignments. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data (rather gut feeling than theory or know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas in the reflection. The tasks have been completed, but they are incomplete or very limited and do not comply with the given instructions.

Grade 2 is covering some criteria of grade 3, but not enough to be a three.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
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 in the returned tasks and the reflection. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data (theory and know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a logical and academic way.

Grade 4 is covering some criteria of grade 5, but not enough to be a five.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
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 in the workshops (activities) in a professional manner. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data (theory and know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a professional way.

Objective

After finished this study unit, the student is able to plan and control purchases economically by using the principles of total cost of ownership and activity-based accounting, manage the different types of costs, and is able to analyze the cost structure of products, services and suppliers and use this analysis when making decisions related to purchasing.

Content

control of cost-efficient purchasing (suppliers, items, capital)
SPEND-analysis
total cost of ownership
modelling the cost structure of direct or indirect costs
value-based pricing,
life cycle calculation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can:
- describe the nature and activities of Human Resource Management
- understand the impact of organizational culture of feeling and atmosphere at the workplace
- identify the differences of people in the workplace as a resource

Content

Human Resource Management
Well-being at Work
Organizational Culture
Foreign Working Assignments
Competence Development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students become acquainted with studying in university of applied sciences,e.g. the importance of planning the use of time, and large amount of independent work. The student understands the importance of study skills for the ability to study and as a working life skill. They also know career opportunities in logistics.• Students are able to
- define the basic consepts of logistics
- describe the different areas of logistics and their main methods
- explain the significance of logistics in service delivery and profitability
- recognize the phases of supply chain
- identify the relationship between logistics and the environment

Content

study skills
keeping to a schedule
jobs in logistics
professional identity
logistics and business economy
logistics and environment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student becomes familiar
- with the legislation concerning international purchasing
- with the possible legal problems that mightbe even faithful for companies involved
-

Content

International business contracts
Bublic Acquisition
Contract law
Commercial Law
Arbitration court
HILMA

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- describe customs´ role in international trade
- act in accordance with the custom regulations

Content

Transport and forwarding documents
- Customs procedures
- Customs´ role in international trade
- Customs' operations
- Commodity codes
- Declarations
- Customs duty and VAT
- Direct and re-export
- the T transit- and TIR Carnet -procedures, ATA-carnet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course the student is able to select and use adequate methods in a development project

Content

- development methods and tools in working life
- interview and survey
- documentation
- ethics in development work

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student understands the importance of financial reporting when estimating company's assets and performance. The student can:
• manage the corporate requirements for statutory accounting and taxation
• interpret Financial Statements and accounting reports for business development purposes

Content

- Book-keeping and taxation
- Financial statements
- Financial analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- describe the most common tasks in international trade and transport as well their impact on the whole supply chain
- analyze the international freight market
- understand the logistics firm's role in the international supply chain management

Content

- International freight markets
- Forwarding
- Incoterms
- Transport document
- Third Party Logistics Services and value-added logistics

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava ja linkitettävä materiaali

Teaching methods

Luento, harjoitustehtävät, itseopiskelu

Exam schedules

Kurssilla ei ole tenttiä.

Student workload

Luennot 8 h
Harjoitustehtävät 45 h
Yhteensä 53 h (vastaa 2 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Ensimmäiset tunnit ma 11.9. klo 8:15-11:30 EDU_1002.

Tehtävien palautusaikaa 13.10. asti.

Further information

Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi 0-5.

Harjoitustehtävät 100 % loppuarvosanasta.

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % kurssin harjoitustehtävien kokonaispisteistä.

Opintosuoritukset on suunniteltu niin, ettei niiden tekemiseen tule hyödyntää tekoälyä. Opettajalla ei ole käytössä tekoälyn vilpillisen käytön tunnistavaa järjestelmää eikä osaamista. Mikäli opiskelija kerää opintosuoritukset tekoälyn avulla, mutta joutuu myöhemmissä opinnoissaan tai työelämässä pulaan koska ei ole oppinut asiaa oikeasti, kuuluu vastuu tästä opiskelijalle - ei opettajalle eikä oppilaitokselle.

Objective

Modes of transport

Managing transport risks

Content

Modes of transport

Managing transport risks

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava ja linkitettävä materiaali.

Teaching methods

Luento, harjoitustehtävät, itseopiskelu

Exam schedules

Tentti ma 11.12. klo 8-10.

Uusintatenttien ajankohdat kevätlukukaudella 2024:

Ke 31.1 klo 14 - 16
Ke 6.3. klo 14 – 16

International connections

Kestävää kehitystä tulee täälläkin: Eri kuljetusmuotojen ympäristöteknologia, ja ennen kaikkea kuljetusmuodon valinta ja kuljetusketjun optimointi niin, että saastuttavia kumipyöräkuljetuksia vältettäisiin!

Student workload

Luennot 24 h
Harjoitustehtävät 44 h
Osallistuminen LogistiikkaPäivään 16.11.2023 + oppimistehtävä 16 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu ja tenttiin valmistautuminen 47 h
Tentti 2 h
Yhteensä 133 h (vastaa 5 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Avausluento ma 18.9. klo 8:15-10:00 EDU_1002.

Tunnit sen jälkeen ainakin melkein kaikki maanantaisin klo 8:15-10:00.

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi 0-5.

Tentti 50 % loppuarvosanasta.
Harjoitukset 50 % loppuarvosanasta.

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % kurssin kokonaispisteistä sekä suorittanut tentin ja vähintään yhden harjoitustehtävän hyväksytysti.

Opintosuoritukset on suunniteltu niin, ettei niiden tekemiseen tule hyödyntää tekoälyä. Opettajalla ei ole käytössä tekoälyn vilpillisen käytön tunnistavaa järjestelmää eikä osaamista. Mikäli opiskelija kerää opintosuoritukset tekoälyn avulla, mutta joutuu myöhemmissä opinnoissaan tai työelämässä pulaan koska ei ole oppinut asiaa oikeasti, kuuluu vastuu tästä opiskelijalle - ei opettajalle eikä oppilaitokselle.

Objective

The student is able to:
- identify the key factors affecting the transport company’s operations
- make transport cost and investment calculations
- make transport activity pricing calculations
- analyze the profitability and operations of road transport by using various key performance indicators
- take into account the laws of the road transportation
- apply his/her knowledge about transport vehicles and technical equipment in the development of transport and transport systems. The student is able to act in accordance with the safety regulations in the transport sector.

Content

- business environment of road transport
- cost and investment calculation
- analysis of profitability
- road transport laws
- cargo spaces
- securing load
- sizing
- safety
- transport of dangerous goods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- identify the key factors affecting the transport company’s operations
- make transport cost and investment calculations
- make transport activity pricing calculations
- analyze the profitability and operations of road transport by using various key performance indicators
- take into account the laws of the road transportation
- apply his/her knowledge about transport vehicles and technical equipment in the development of transport and transport systems. The student is able to act in accordance with the safety regulations in the transport sector.

Content

- business environment of road transport
- cost and investment calculation
- analysis of profitability
- road transport laws
- cargo spaces
- securing load
- sizing
- safety
- transport of dangerous goods

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava materiaali.

Teaching methods

Luennot, etäluennot, itsenäinen opiskelu

Exam schedules

Tenttiä ei ole.

International connections

Kyllähän tällä kurssilla opetettava vastuullinen kuljetustaloudellinen toiminta sekä moderni teknologia liittyy varsin hyvin kestävään kehitykseen.

Student workload

Luennot 16 h
Harjoitustehtävät 48 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 69 h
Yhteensä 133 h (vastaa 5 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Tunnit 8.-31.1. maanantai-iltaisin kampuksella ja keskiviikkoisin etänä. Lukkarista tarkat ajat ja paikat.

Further information

Ks. ohjausvastuut

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoitustehtävät 100 % loppuarvosanasta.

Kurssin hyväksytty suorittaminen edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % harjoitustehtävien maksimipisteistä.

Objective

The student is able to:
- plan and optimize transport
- use the transport optimization software
- analyze the ways of transport planning in the development of transport efficiency and service levels
- discuss the transport data management and monitoring methods

Content

Transport planning and optimization
Transport terminals
Development of transport and transport systems
Traffic telematics

Materials

Itsissä jaettava materiaali.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

 
Objectives:
The student knows the basic facts about increasing international trade and global markets. The student is familiar with terminology related to purchasing planning and strategies. He/she masters the new trends in purchasing and understands their role in raising the profitability of purchasing. He/she is able to utilise and produce accounting information to support decision making. He/she is also familiar with necessary documentation and understands the risks and costs of international purchasing. He/she understands the importance of business networking and clusters in international trade.
 

Content

Contents:
·               Increasing International Trade
·               Planning and organising of Purchasing
·               Activity Based Accounting
·               Global sourcing
·               International purchasing – risks and costs
·               Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
·               Partnership
·               Clusters active in Finland
·               Networking businesses
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to take into account environmental issues in traffic and logistics.

Content

environmental effects of logistics and traffic
emissions from vehicles
green traffic
modes of transport and environment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able to take into account environmental issues in traffic and logistics.

Content

environmental effects of logistics and traffic
emissions from vehicles
green traffic
modes of transport and environment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The objective of the course is to provide the students with general knowledge about modern computerized control systems, follow-up and information systems of logistics processes.

Content

modern computerized control systems, follow-up and information systems of logistics processes.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

to use ERP- systems in small and medium sized companies

Content

- Microsoft NAV / Business Central
- Exercises
- Company visitors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students learn critical use of theoretical and methodological sources in their own field of study and get used to write about their own field of study. Students can draft a viable plan for their Bachelor’s thesis and start it.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can
- set professional goals
- assist business experts and describe the typical tasks in business field
- take feedback and evaluate the development of his/her competences

Content

Practical Training as internship

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

 Students learn todraw conclusions on the company'scapital structure,as well asbe able to compare their impact of changes in capital structure of the business. Students are able to establish the profitability of the investment-related calculations, and are able to estimate the overall impact of the investment point of view. Students find a variety of sources of finance for investment and are able to assess their suitability in each case.Students learn to analyze the company's operations as well as keyaspects of the operation. Students learn to prepare the material for an Investment so that the company is able to initiate the necessary funding negotiations. Students are able to apply their skills in credit negotiations.

Content

Enterprise Capital Structures
Corporate Analysis
The profitability of investments and investment decision-making situation
Sources of funding
Short-and long-term financial planning and financial solutions 
Credit Negotiations
Financing International Operations
  
 
 
Financing International Operations  
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Opiskelija tuntee ruotsin kielen alkeiden ja keskeiset kielioppirakenteet sekä hallitsee sellaisen suullisessa ja kirjallisessa viestinnässä tarvittavan sanaston, että hän selviytyy muista koulutusohjelmansa ruotsin kielen opinnoista.

Content

Aihepiirit ovat arkipäivän elämän tilanteita: opiskelu, työ, työharjoittelu, matkustaminen, puhelinkeskustelut, tietokoneet, messut. Aihepiirien avulla opiskelija osaa käyttää keskeisiä ruotsin rakenteita sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is familiar with the Swedish terminology of business logistics and is able to understand newspaper articles and other texts in his/her own special field. Moreover, he/she has both oral and written skills for professional business communication in the field.

Content

Command of the basic vocabulary in the field, reading texts related to the field and learning to communicate in oral situations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can apply the methods of business mathematics to evaluate the financial problems in decision making using Excel.

Content

Percentages and index numbers
• Simple interest and applications such as short term loans
• Compound interest and discounting
-excel spreadsheet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can apply the methods of business mathematics to evaluate the financial problems in decision making using Excel.

Content

Percentages and index numbers
• Simple interest and applications such as short term loans
• Compound interest and discounting
-excel spreadsheet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the importance of good supplier relationships. The student becomes familiar with the supplier management, supplier evaluation and supplier development. He/she understands what the quality processes and sustainable development include from the companies´ point of view. She/ he is also able to:
- look at a supply chain as a whole

- outline the key challenges in the supply chain and how the key challenges in supply can be approached

- use concepts and ways of thinking of supply chains

- describe the importance of efficient purchasing and material control, transportation, distribution and logistics services for the competitiveness of modern companies in global supply chain

- explain the importance of transparency and cooperation in the value chain

- describe the supply chain from the perspective of industry and trade

Content

Supplier evaluation
Supplier management and development
Quality-, environment-,occupational health- and safety systems
Cross-organizational co-operation
Basics of Supply Chain theory
Manufacturing network control
Distribution system planning
Supply Chain dynamics and control points
Developing a Supply Chain strategy
Supply Chain metrics
Supply Chain visibility

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The students learn critical use of theoretical and methodological sources in their own field of study and get used to write about their own field of study. Having completed the study unit the student is able to select and use adequate methods in Bachelor’s Thesis project.

Content

- research methods
- interview and survey
- Bachelor’s Thesis project

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Having completed the course, the student is able to define the basics of scientific writing. produce coherent and fluent scientific text. draw up a formally correct scientific report.

Content

Scientific writing
Scientific text
Drawing up a scientific report

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Having completed the study unit the students are able to start their Bachelor’s Thesis project.

Content

Instructed Bachelor’s Thesis project
Research Communication
Seminar Work

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is familiar with the Swedish terminology of business logistics and is able to understand newspaper articles and other texts in his/her own special field. Moreover, he/she has both oral and written skills for professional business communication in the field.

Content

Command of the basic vocabulary in the field, reading texts related to the field and learning to communicate in oral situations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

to use ERP- systems in small and medium sized companies

Content

- Microsoft NAV / Business Central
- Exercises
- Company visitors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to take into account environmental issues in traffic and logistics.

Content

environmental effects of logistics and traffic
emissions from vehicles
green traffic
modes of transport and environment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- identify the key factors affecting the transport company’s operations
- make transport cost and investment calculations
- make transport activity pricing calculations
- analyze the profitability and operations of road transport by using various key performance indicators
- take into account the laws of the road transportation
- apply his/her knowledge about transport vehicles and technical equipment in the development of transport and transport systems. The student is able to act in accordance with the safety regulations in the transport sector.

Content

- business environment of road transport
- cost and investment calculation
- analysis of profitability
- road transport laws
- cargo spaces
- securing load
- sizing
- safety
- transport of dangerous goods

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava materiaali.

Teaching methods

Luennot, etäluennot, itsenäinen opiskelu

Exam schedules

Tenttiä ei ole.

International connections

Kyllähän tällä kurssilla opetettava vastuullinen kuljetustaloudellinen toiminta sekä moderni teknologia liittyy varsin hyvin kestävään kehitykseen.

Student workload

Luennot 16 h
Harjoitustehtävät 48 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu 69 h
Yhteensä 133 h (vastaa 5 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Tunnit 8.-31.1. maanantai-iltaisin kampuksella ja keskiviikkoisin etänä. Lukkarista tarkat ajat ja paikat.

Further information

Ks. ohjausvastuut

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoitustehtävät 100 % loppuarvosanasta.

Kurssin hyväksytty suorittaminen edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % harjoitustehtävien maksimipisteistä.

Objective

Having completed the course, the student is able to define the basics of scientific writing. produce coherent and fluent scientific text. draw up a formally correct scientific report.

Content

Scientific writing
Scientific text
Drawing up a scientific report

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The students learn critical use of theoretical and methodological sources in their own field of study and get used to write about their own field of study. Students can draft a viable plan for their Bachelor’s thesis and start it.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can:
- describe the nature and activities of Human Resource Management
- understand the impact of organizational culture of feeling and atmosphere at the workplace
- identify the differences of people in the workplace as a resource

Content

Human Resource Management
Well-being at Work
Organizational Culture
Foreign Working Assignments
Competence Development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the study unit the student can:
- define the various theoretical frameworks on culture and cultural differences
- describe the challenges in managing and working in a multicultural environment
- interact and communicate with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds
- work in international business environment.

Content

Cultural frameworks, awareness and identity
Organizational and service culture
Intercultural communication skills
Communication with company representatives from different cultural backgrounds

Materials

Any relevant book on Cross-cultural Communication, International Business and Multicultural Management. There are several in the library.
Recommended: Lewis, Richard. 2006: Multiculturalism observed: Exploring identity.
+other books from Richard Lewis. Daniels&Radebaugh.International Business. Various version available.

Good examples of e-books available at TUAS library:
1) Cotton, Gayle. 2013. Say anything to anyone, anywhere : 5 keys to successful cross cultural communication.
2) Warren, Thomas L. 2017. Cross-cultural Communication: perspectives in theory and practice. Introduction and chapter 3.
3) Sigala, Marianna ; Christou, Evangelos. 2006. Global trends and challenges in services
( 4) Niemeier, Campbell and Dirven. 1998. The cultural context in business communication.)

Hofstede: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/

As well as all material given and distributed in class (mainly available also in ITS-platform).

Teaching methods

Simulation exercises and activities in which students participate.
Teacher´s key note lectures and activating exercises.

Exam schedules

No exam. Assessment is based on participation, activity and completion of given assignments.
Presence in the class is required.

International connections

Innopedagogical approach through out the course.
Intercultural team learning (if exchange students present)
Learning by doing (simulations, activities)

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways to get these credits. Please look into Campusonline for similar courses and agree with your tutor if a campusonline course can be accepted to your study plan

Student workload

The course is 81h of student work. The estimation of workload distribution:
Contact hours 14x2h (3x45 min in schedule), total of 31h.
Reports, interviews and writing 30h
Preparation for lessons 20h

Content scheduling

The content and the schedule of the course are agreed with the participating students at the beginning of the course.
Lectures&activities are held weekly and much of the activity and presentations is done by students.

Further information

Exchange students learn from the Finnish students, and vice versa. All participating students engage actively in each class. Topics can include dress code, management styles and cultures, international job interviews, Do´s&Dont´s in cultural context etc. Students decide!

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Returned assignments (3) are evaluated on scale 1 -5
1) My cultural identity (partly done in the class)
2) Short report (3 pages text) on chosen culture and analysis according to
chosen cultural theories and including an interview.
3) Reflection on the learning
Reflection includes self-evaluation. Teacher evaluates the reflection on scale of 1-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is absent without valid reason.
The student does not complete any of the given 3 tasks (cultural identity, short report&interview, reflection).
The student does not participate into the teamwork and
the student has failed to actively participate into simulation activities. A minimum of 50% attendance!

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1
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 in the assignments. The student demonstrates little ability to gather and interpret relevant data (rather gut feeling than theory or know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student has difficulties in communicating his/her ideas in the reflection. The tasks have been completed, but they are incomplete or very limited and do not comply with the given instructions.

Grade 2 is covering some criteria of grade 3, but not enough to be a three.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3
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 in the returned tasks and the reflection. The student demonstrates good ability to gather and interpret relevant data (theory and know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a logical and academic way.

Grade 4 is covering some criteria of grade 5, but not enough to be a five.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
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 in the workshops (activities) in a professional manner. The student demonstrates very good ability to gather and interpret relevant data (theory and know-how) to inform judgments that include reflection about what is asked for the assignment. The student is able to communicate clearly his/her ideas. The student is able to communicate his/her ideas in the assignments in a professional way.

Objective

The student understands the importance of good supplier relationships. The student becomes familiar with the supplier management, supplier evaluation and supplier development. He/she understands what the quality processes and sustainable development include from the companies´ point of view. She/ he is also able to:
- look at a supply chain as a whole

- outline the key challenges in the supply chain and how the key challenges in supply can be approached

- use concepts and ways of thinking of supply chains

- describe the importance of efficient purchasing and material control, transportation, distribution and logistics services for the competitiveness of modern companies in global supply chain

- explain the importance of transparency and cooperation in the value chain

- describe the supply chain from the perspective of industry and trade

Content

Supplier evaluation
Supplier management and development
Quality-, environment-,occupational health- and safety systems
Cross-organizational co-operation
Basics of Supply Chain theory
Manufacturing network control
Distribution system planning
Supply Chain dynamics and control points
Developing a Supply Chain strategy
Supply Chain metrics
Supply Chain visibility

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After finished this study unit, the student is able to plan and control purchases economically by using the principles of total cost of ownership and activity-based accounting, manage the different types of costs, and is able to analyze the cost structure of products, services and suppliers and use this analysis when making decisions related to purchasing.

Content

control of cost-efficient purchasing (suppliers, items, capital)
SPEND-analysis
total cost of ownership
modelling the cost structure of direct or indirect costs
value-based pricing,
life cycle calculation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The objective of the course is to provide the students with general knowledge about modern computerized control systems, follow-up and information systems of logistics processes.

Content

modern computerized control systems, follow-up and information systems of logistics processes.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can
- set professional goals
- assist business experts and describe the typical tasks in business field
- take feedback and evaluate the development of his/her competences

Content

Practical Training as internship

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course the student is able to select and use adequate methods in a development project

Content

- development methods and tools in working life
- interview and survey
- documentation
- ethics in development work

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- identify the key factors affecting the transport company’s operations
- make transport cost and investment calculations
- make transport activity pricing calculations
- analyze the profitability and operations of road transport by using various key performance indicators
- take into account the laws of the road transportation
- apply his/her knowledge about transport vehicles and technical equipment in the development of transport and transport systems. The student is able to act in accordance with the safety regulations in the transport sector.

Content

- business environment of road transport
- cost and investment calculation
- analysis of profitability
- road transport laws
- cargo spaces
- securing load
- sizing
- safety
- transport of dangerous goods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to take into account environmental issues in traffic and logistics.

Content

environmental effects of logistics and traffic
emissions from vehicles
green traffic
modes of transport and environment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Modes of transport

Managing transport risks

Content

Modes of transport

Managing transport risks

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava ja linkitettävä materiaali.

Teaching methods

Luento, harjoitustehtävät, itseopiskelu

Exam schedules

Tentti ma 11.12. klo 8-10.

Uusintatenttien ajankohdat kevätlukukaudella 2024:

Ke 31.1 klo 14 - 16
Ke 6.3. klo 14 – 16

International connections

Kestävää kehitystä tulee täälläkin: Eri kuljetusmuotojen ympäristöteknologia, ja ennen kaikkea kuljetusmuodon valinta ja kuljetusketjun optimointi niin, että saastuttavia kumipyöräkuljetuksia vältettäisiin!

Student workload

Luennot 24 h
Harjoitustehtävät 44 h
Osallistuminen LogistiikkaPäivään 16.11.2023 + oppimistehtävä 16 h
Itsenäinen opiskelu ja tenttiin valmistautuminen 47 h
Tentti 2 h
Yhteensä 133 h (vastaa 5 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Avausluento ma 18.9. klo 8:15-10:00 EDU_1002.

Tunnit sen jälkeen ainakin melkein kaikki maanantaisin klo 8:15-10:00.

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi 0-5.

Tentti 50 % loppuarvosanasta.
Harjoitukset 50 % loppuarvosanasta.

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % kurssin kokonaispisteistä sekä suorittanut tentin ja vähintään yhden harjoitustehtävän hyväksytysti.

Opintosuoritukset on suunniteltu niin, ettei niiden tekemiseen tule hyödyntää tekoälyä. Opettajalla ei ole käytössä tekoälyn vilpillisen käytön tunnistavaa järjestelmää eikä osaamista. Mikäli opiskelija kerää opintosuoritukset tekoälyn avulla, mutta joutuu myöhemmissä opinnoissaan tai työelämässä pulaan koska ei ole oppinut asiaa oikeasti, kuuluu vastuu tästä opiskelijalle - ei opettajalle eikä oppilaitokselle.

Objective

The student is able to:
- describe customs´ role in international trade
- act in accordance with the custom regulations

Content

Transport and forwarding documents
- Customs procedures
- Customs´ role in international trade
- Customs' operations
- Commodity codes
- Declarations
- Customs duty and VAT
- Direct and re-export
- the T transit- and TIR Carnet -procedures, ATA-carnet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- plan and optimize transport
- use the transport optimization software
- analyze the ways of transport planning in the development of transport efficiency and service levels
- discuss the transport data management and monitoring methods

Content

Transport planning and optimization
Transport terminals
Development of transport and transport systems
Traffic telematics

Materials

Itsissä jaettava materiaali.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

 Students learn todraw conclusions on the company'scapital structure,as well asbe able to compare their impact of changes in capital structure of the business. Students are able to establish the profitability of the investment-related calculations, and are able to estimate the overall impact of the investment point of view. Students find a variety of sources of finance for investment and are able to assess their suitability in each case.Students learn to analyze the company's operations as well as keyaspects of the operation. Students learn to prepare the material for an Investment so that the company is able to initiate the necessary funding negotiations. Students are able to apply their skills in credit negotiations.

Content

Enterprise Capital Structures
Corporate Analysis
The profitability of investments and investment decision-making situation
Sources of funding
Short-and long-term financial planning and financial solutions 
Credit Negotiations
Financing International Operations
  
 
 
Financing International Operations  
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students become acquainted with studying in university of applied sciences,e.g. the importance of planning the use of time, and large amount of independent work. The student understands the importance of study skills for the ability to study and as a working life skill. They also know career opportunities in logistics.• Students are able to
- define the basic consepts of logistics
- describe the different areas of logistics and their main methods
- explain the significance of logistics in service delivery and profitability
- recognize the phases of supply chain
- identify the relationship between logistics and the environment

Content

study skills
keeping to a schedule
jobs in logistics
professional identity
logistics and business economy
logistics and environment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Opiskelija tuntee ruotsin kielen alkeiden ja keskeiset kielioppirakenteet sekä hallitsee sellaisen suullisessa ja kirjallisessa viestinnässä tarvittavan sanaston, että hän selviytyy muista koulutusohjelmansa ruotsin kielen opinnoista.

Content

Aihepiirit ovat arkipäivän elämän tilanteita: opiskelu, työ, työharjoittelu, matkustaminen, puhelinkeskustelut, tietokoneet, messut. Aihepiirien avulla opiskelija osaa käyttää keskeisiä ruotsin rakenteita sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

 
Objectives:
The student knows the basic facts about increasing international trade and global markets. The student is familiar with terminology related to purchasing planning and strategies. He/she masters the new trends in purchasing and understands their role in raising the profitability of purchasing. He/she is able to utilise and produce accounting information to support decision making. He/she is also familiar with necessary documentation and understands the risks and costs of international purchasing. He/she understands the importance of business networking and clusters in international trade.
 

Content

Contents:
·               Increasing International Trade
·               Planning and organising of Purchasing
·               Activity Based Accounting
·               Global sourcing
·               International purchasing – risks and costs
·               Documentation, payment transactions and financing in international trade
·               Partnership
·               Clusters active in Finland
·               Networking businesses
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student becomes familiar
- with the legislation concerning international purchasing
- with the possible legal problems that mightbe even faithful for companies involved
-

Content

International business contracts
Bublic Acquisition
Contract law
Commercial Law
Arbitration court
HILMA

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to:
- describe the most common tasks in international trade and transport as well their impact on the whole supply chain
- analyze the international freight market
- understand the logistics firm's role in the international supply chain management

Content

- International freight markets
- Forwarding
- Incoterms
- Transport document
- Third Party Logistics Services and value-added logistics

Materials

ItsLearningissä jaettava ja linkitettävä materiaali

Teaching methods

Luento, harjoitustehtävät, itseopiskelu

Exam schedules

Kurssilla ei ole tenttiä.

Student workload

Luennot 8 h
Harjoitustehtävät 45 h
Yhteensä 53 h (vastaa 2 op työmäärää)

Content scheduling

Ensimmäiset tunnit ma 11.9. klo 8:15-11:30 EDU_1002.

Tehtävien palautusaikaa 13.10. asti.

Further information

Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Arviointi 0-5.

Harjoitustehtävät 100 % loppuarvosanasta.

Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää, että opiskelija on kerännyt vähintään 40 % kurssin harjoitustehtävien kokonaispisteistä.

Opintosuoritukset on suunniteltu niin, ettei niiden tekemiseen tule hyödyntää tekoälyä. Opettajalla ei ole käytössä tekoälyn vilpillisen käytön tunnistavaa järjestelmää eikä osaamista. Mikäli opiskelija kerää opintosuoritukset tekoälyn avulla, mutta joutuu myöhemmissä opinnoissaan tai työelämässä pulaan koska ei ole oppinut asiaa oikeasti, kuuluu vastuu tästä opiskelijalle - ei opettajalle eikä oppilaitokselle.

Objective

The students learn critical use of theoretical and methodological sources in their own field of study and get used to write about their own field of study. Having completed the study unit the student is able to select and use adequate methods in Bachelor’s Thesis project.

Content

- research methods
- interview and survey
- Bachelor’s Thesis project

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can apply the methods of business mathematics to evaluate the financial problems in decision making using Excel.

Content

Percentages and index numbers
• Simple interest and applications such as short term loans
• Compound interest and discounting
-excel spreadsheet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can apply the methods of business mathematics to evaluate the financial problems in decision making using Excel.

Content

Percentages and index numbers
• Simple interest and applications such as short term loans
• Compound interest and discounting
-excel spreadsheet

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the importance of financial reporting when estimating company's assets and performance. The student can:
• manage the corporate requirements for statutory accounting and taxation
• interpret Financial Statements and accounting reports for business development purposes

Content

- Book-keeping and taxation
- Financial statements
- Financial analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can describe the requirements for a successful business. The student can communicate goals of a business to various interest groups of a business. The student is able to establish a marketing plan to reach customers. The student can describe a business idea.

Content

Business environment
Marketing
Business planning
Entrepreneurship

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the study unit the students are able to start their Bachelor’s Thesis project.

Content

Instructed Bachelor’s Thesis project
Research Communication
Seminar Work

Evaluation scale

H-5