OSAAMISTAVOITTEET
The key objectives of the course are: to introduce the frameworks and tools to analyse global business environment, to introduce various modes of doing business across borders, and to familiarize with the planning, implementation and management of business activities globally. The learning outcomes include:
- the enhanced awareness of differences in global business environment, including political, regulation and cultural aspects
- understanding of the dynamics and suitability of various ways to conduct business in different global business environments, including the adaptation issues
- understanding of the related ethical and social responsibility issues
- ability to analyse and plan global business activities
- problem-solving skills based on real-life cases.
Laajuus: 6
Aikataulu: 10.01.2024 - 16.02.2024
Vastuuopettaja (voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden):
Vastuuopettaja (koskee tätä kurssikertaa): Aleksi Niittymies
Kurssin yhteystiedot (koskee tätä kurssikertaa):
Kurssin CEFR-taso (voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden):
Opetuskieli ja suorituskielet (koskee tätä kurssikertaa):
Teaching language: Finnish. Languages of study attainment: English
SISÄLTÖ, ARVIOINTI JA KUORMITTAVUUS
Sisältö
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
The course provides a theoretically grounded overview of key issues, opportunities and challenges in global business. We shall assess globalization and the consequent changes in firms operating environment and analyze the needs to adjust firms strategies and operations due to these changes. The course covers key concepts and principles of conducting business in the international dimension, including issues in various functions, such as HR and marketing. The role of politics and regulation are covered, including world trade and regional economic blocs. The premises that various countries provide for companies in terms of competitiveness are analyzed. Ethical issues as well as social and environmental responsibility are addressed. The purpose of the course is to a) present the most important forces affecting international business today, b) introduce various international strategies, and c) present the ways to organize, coordinate and control international activities
Toteutus, työmuodot ja arvosteluperusteet
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
Based on assignments and participation.
Työmäärä toteutustavoittain
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
Contact teaching
Independent work
PERUSTIETOJA
Korvaavuudet
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
Esitiedot
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
SDG: Kestävän kehityksen tavoitteet
8 Ihmisarvoista työtä ja talouskasvua
11 Kestävät kaupungit ja yhteisöt
17 Yhteistyö ja kumppanuus
LISÄTIETOJA
Lisätietoja
voimassa koko opetussuunnitelmakauden:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2022-2023 Spring III
2023-2024 Autumn I
2023-2024 Spring IIIEnrollment :
The course is restricted to 60 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order: 1) Management major students (B.Sc. programme) / Open University students, 2) Other BIZ bachelor's students / exchange students, 3) Other students.