LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) comprehend the fundamentals of business administration and economics and the interdisciplinary nature of the study of international business, 2) recognize the complexity of global business operations in a dynamic competitive environment, eg the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions, 3) understand the challenges of driving financial performance while simultaneously delivering sustainable outcomes for all stakeholders, 4) demonstrate sufficient analytical and problem-solving skills by synthesizing theories and concepts and applying them effectively to international business problems, 5) engage in effective communication and team-working, as demonstrated in the simulation, and 6) reflect thoughtfully on learning, eg short-term on the reasons for adopting a strategy or making a decision in the simulation, and long-term on learning throughout the program.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 28.04.2025 - 16.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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This course is designed to provide a capstone learning experience for BScBA students majoring in international business. The course is structured in particular around a simulation, in which student teams develop and execute strategies for a global company. Success in the simulation is measured using operational and financial indicators. Lectures highlight key issues in international business today, for example in the fields of strategy, finance and intercultural management; and support the integration and application of knowledge in the simulation. Sustainability is integrated into team decision-making at various stages of the simulation. Grading methods may include: regular analysis and reflection reports on the decision-making rounds; peer review of individual contributions to the team; and personal reflection on learning throughout the program.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 11
2025-2026 Module 11Registration:
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.