Operating Environment of Retail Trade (5 cr)
Code: C-10065-LX00GL21-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 05.05.2025 - 30.11.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 530
- Course
- C-10065-LX00GL21
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
On completion of the course, the student • forms an overall understanding of the field of trade and its importance in Finland • can describe the customer target groups of different retail trade sectors and what they spend money on • is able to explain the role and functions of retailers in the distribution chain • is able to describe the means by which entrepreneurial retailing competes • can define the role of the entrepreneur in the retail chain and in the chain enterprise.
Content
• Trade in Finland • Competitive means of trade • Trade as a workplace • Responsible trade • The future of trade
Materials
More information on the learning material can be found on the learning workspace.
Teaching methods
Self-studying within given timeframe. No contact teaching. Studying is 100% online in separate digital learning workspace.
Exam schedules
No exam. Assessment based on exercises.
Student workload
Recommendation to do coursework weekly; students can progress according to their own schedule. Total of 135 hours of independent study and assignments.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Assesment is based on success with various assignments on the course.