Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact lectures and workshops
Individual reading tasks
Individual assignments and
group assignments

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This course implementation is targeted for IB24S students, students from other study groups will be accepted to the course only if there are places available.

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures. Compulsory attendance in the introduction and final presentation lecture and 80 % total attendance requirement.

Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during the lectures. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted

Activeness during the course contact sessions will affect the final grade positively

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials from the Moodle learning platform &
materials provided by the lecturer.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There is no substitute work.

Oppimisympäristö

The Moodle learning platform
Classroom workshops and lecturers

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

A student's estimated workload is 5 x 27 hours
consisting of:
- Contact lectures and workshops
- Individual reading tasks
- Different individual and group course assignments.
Estimated workload is the following:
- Contact lectures and workshops: 24 hrs
- Reading and preparation: 20-25 hrs
- Individual and group assignments: 40-45 hrs
- Final group assignment: 40-45 hrs

Sisältö

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Arviointimenetelmät

Active participation during the lectures and workshops
Smaller lecture assignments
Final group assignment
Evaluation: 1-5.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to partly use the environment analyses and forecasting tools.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to use the environment analyses and forecasting tools

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student demonstrates very good knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to use well the environment analyses and forecasting tools.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 cr = 27 hours student work (5 cr = 135h).

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Hylätty (0)

Learning objectives were not achieved.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand common mathematical methods used in real business life and when to use them.
- practice critical thinking and handles the problem solving skills.
- find and utilise up to date information.
- find confidence by gaining routine of calculation.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand common mathematical methods used in real business life and when to use them.
- practice critical thinking and handles the problem solving skills.
- find and utilise up to date information.
- find confidence by gaining routine of calculation.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

THIS IS a CAMPUS IMPLEMENTATION
for IB-students
This implementation of Business Mathematics is a campus implementation. The contact lessons of this implementation will be held at Skinnarila Campus in Lappeenranta. Some campus -sessions wii be together with implementation -3020. Studying is done in Moodle-platform. One sub-tile should be studied per week in MOODLE. Compulsory test that must be past during the week 38.
If a student is skillful enough and he/she is able to take responsibility of studying, attending the lessons at campus won't compulsory and studying can be done via Moodle. However, the examination will be held only at campus.

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In the beginning of the course
1) INFO: how, when, why, what? An info will be an on-line meeting, because not all the student may not be in Finland yet. Two hours are booked for getting familiar with Moodle.
!!! There will be A COMPULSORY understanding task in Moodle that the student must pass before the studying materials in Moodle will open. Tile's name is “Compulsory!”. NOTE: If you don't do this compulsory task in time, you can not attend the examination either.

Note a "I'm able to attend and study" -test that must be passed in the end of a week 38 at latest. The student must show that he/she has been able to study. If the test is not passed, a student can not continue the course. Studying from the very beginning is important!

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Weekly: one sub-tile marked with week-numbers) per week in Moodle
Contact-lessons at campus: during typical week there will be lectures (3) and support for exercises (5) i.e. meetings twice a week.
Studying without teacher's help is also possible.

2) Studying in Moodle. At least a DO BEFORE -test shall be done each week before the common sessions. This gives you an estimate, how much studying you need to do during this week.

3) LESSONS: backgrounds of the topic, rules, things to be noted and examples.
Mainly once a week. Attend if you didn’t get full amount of point from the Do before -test, you want to hear things explained or if you want to ask questions.

4) Studying material is provided in Moodle, for example step-by-step examples and materials that are most useful to study in one’s own time.

5) EXERCISES
Exercises are in Moodle
Practicing is more than important if you want to improve your skills in (applied) mathematics. Please do the exercises even if no one will be watching you. Depending on the topic, the exercises are provided in more traditional format with answers and in some case with tips or in H5P-format.
Exercise-support will be offered typically once a week at campus. Student may also attend the exercises of implementation -3020.


6) Test your skills
In the end of each Moodle sub-tile (i.e. materials for one week) there will be a Test you rskills -activity. It is wise to check, is the skill-level already adequate or not.

7) EXAM
Only a traditional examination at campus will be offered.
NOTE: The examination includes 3 crucial questions that a student must handle! The topics are: % of change, VAT-calculation and the logic of simple interest calculation. It may be, that these are tested in Moodle. STUDY! do not just assume that you'll handle these.


RE-EXAMS
There will be two re-examination dates.
Note: the dates are given beforehand. These dates are also the only possible dates to attend upgrading. One may try to upgrade the grade once and only once.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a course is meant to be studied during the first semester of the studied. It is not wise to skip studying and leave the course to the following years.
It will take the whole autumn semester and passing the course requires studying.
Studying materials are in Moodle.
Support for studying is offered at campus + some Teams-sessions related to topics 3 and group-work-

Attending the lessons is not compulsory, but studying is.

There will be 4 main topics during the course.
Each main topic will have 1–4 subtopics.
Typically, one sub-topic will be studied in one week. So, every week there will be a new topic. Therefore, it is highly recommended that student will study continuously during the whole course.
Every main topic starts “from zero”, although some previous techniques may be used (i.e. problem solving in %-calculation and in indices or %-calculation in indices). So, if student must be absent during some topics, he/she may be able to return quite easily when the next main topic starts. The previous main topic must of course be studied then by one’s own time.
The topics will be in Moodle in leaflets. These will be opened one by one so that a student who follows the recommended timings, may follow it easily.

NOTE: It is highly recommended to use the tile-structure of Moodle. This means do not use the endless “course index” -list that open only the activity, but nothing else like tiles and descriptions.

NOTE: the leaflets are connected to the compulsory task so you need to do that before you'll see the studying materials.

The order of topics can be read in Peppi and in Moodle.
The timings will be seen in TimeEdit.


Using teacher's support is voluntary.
Attending and passing the first test is compulsory.
Attending examination is compulsory. If student misses the examination, no matter the cause, he/she can attend the official re-examinations. No extra examinations will be organized.
The implementation of the 4th credit is a group-work. Timing: weeks 48– 51. DL is on Mon 16.12.2024. Doing the group-work is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials will be given in Moodle.

Additional information and explanations will be told during contact-lessons.

In case student wants to study with help of videos, he/she can find suitable ones from the internet, that may be “full” of ready-made videos. However, it is wise to study the materials provided during the course too.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Handling the topics may only be proven by calculating. Therefore, passing the test and the examination is compulsory and NO individual ways of trying to show the required skills are possible.


This course is a campus implementation. However, if the student is skillful enough and have self-discipline, he/she may study based on the Moodle-materials. Compulsory info will be held via Teams. Lectures, exercises and examination will be held at Skinnarila-campus in Lappeenranta. A student must understand that if he/she doesn't attend the contact lessons, the risk of failure is very high if not enough studying is done.

Työelämäyhteistyö

There are no straight connections to companies, but most of the topics are “from real life”. Business Mathematics -course will mostly concentrate on application (like pricing) and in some cases also related legislation must be handled (like terms of payment and interest rate for late payments).

Uusintamahdollisuudet

If the student won’t attend and pass the first "I'm able to attend and study" -test during the week 38 he/she may not continue the course. It means that the re-examination can not be taken either.

For those students who’ll study the course, there will two re-examinations.

The dates are given beforehand and only those re-examinations are available. The other one will be held in the beginning of the spring semester 2026 and the other one later in the spring semester 2026. Please check the exact dates in Moodle. The enrollment is also in Moodle and the student must enroll to the re-examination by him-/her-self before the DL.

Note: It is more than wise to study properly during the course. Please, do not wait for the re-examination, because the topics won’t get any easier. Studying is required.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle - extremely compulsory
Teams - More than recommended
Remember to check the timings from TimeEdit.

Contact lessons – voluntary, offered to those students who need personal help and/or appreciate group’s support while solving exercises
Studying in Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

In Finland, one credit point is confirmed to correspond appr. 27 hours of student's studying. This agreement is based on the Bologna process and ECTS (European Credit Transformation System).

Therefore, 4 credit points should respond 107 hours of student's studying.

Only part of 107 hours will covered by the contact lessons. Therefore, studying in one's own time is required. The required amount of studying depends highly on one’s base level of skills, goals and studying technique.

It is highly recommended, that students will study during the whole course, not just in the end on the course or only some topics of the course. Make a schedule, set targets, do the exercises when they are supposed to be done, attend the Teams-meetings, follow the deadlines.

NOTE, even if the course content may sound easy to some of the students, this course can not be handled without studying. This is proven by so many students during the earlier years. So please do not make a mistake of underestimating the level of difficulty of this course. Business Mathematics is not just calculating, it is very much about understanding and being able to link to real life. Good skills in techniques of mathematics aren’t enough.

Sisältö

This is a Skinnarila-CAMPUS IMPLEMENTATION
READ so that you need the structure.

Compulsory parts:
1) Understand the contents of the course, make your plan for your own studying - in Moodle. Opens the studying materials so must be competed in the beginning of the course. Incl DL.
2) Show that you are able to study and you are participating - test in Moodle w.38. Student can not attend the course after the DL of this test is gone.
3) Prove that you have studied - Only a traditional examination at Skinnarila-campus will he offered. Date will be seen in TimeEdit already in the beginning of the course.


each week:
* Do before -test in Moodle;
* Contact lessons: lectures and support for exercises at campus.
* Studying materials and exercises are in Moodle.
* Test your skills in Moodle


Note that the beginning of the course may be very simple to some of the students. Please do NOT assume that the whole course would be like that. Understand that some students may have studied mathematics many, many years ago and they don't remember everything.
!!! Shows the crucial questions, that must be handled by everyone. The course can not be passed without showing that a student knows how these are calculated.

CONTENTS of the COURSE
1) problem solving:
* thinking as part of problem solving
* equations and proportion:
As a repetition for those student who don't either remember or who haven't studied these well earlier.

2) percentage calculation
2.1) Basic cases, % of change, % of comparison, %-units, coefficient of change and the rules of these.
!!! NOTE: % of change is the other crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
2.2.) VAT
!!! NOTE: VAT is the other crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
TEST – must be attended, must be passed if a student wants to continue the course!

2.3.) Contribution margin calculation
This topic is most probably new for every student, so attending Teams-session is recommended to everyone.
2.4.) Pricing
This topic is new for every student and the topic requires studying.



3) indices
3.1) Simple index series
Most probably new for many students. This topic includes self studying part.
3.2.) Using ready made indices: inflation, change in the value of money, real change, index clause
This topic is new for every student and the topic requires studying.



4) Simple Interest calculation
4.1) the basics of simple interest calculation
4.2.) Interest (€) and shortly the basics of loans
4.2) interest rate (%) and small loans
4.3) Terms of payment: This topic may include a self studying part BEFORE the lessons.
!!! NOTE: Understanding the logic of simple interest calculation is the third crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
These topics are new for every student and the topics require studying.
note: attending Teams-session is HIGHLY recommended to everyone.

5) Compound interest calculation and periodic payments via PRESENT VALUE INVESTMENT CALCULATION METHOD
- The effect of time, present value
- Present value of compound interest, present value of periodic payments
- calculation process of investment calculation

IF you are re-taking the course, note that the implementation has changed from the previous years!


GOALS:
To gain knowledge of basic mathematics needed in business.
To get a good routine to calculation.

The desired outcome is that a student who has passed the course with good grade:

* understands that in business mathematics being able to calculate technically well is not enough, but instead understanding terminology and thinking in general is an important part of it
* remembers the wise techniques of solving equations
* knows when and how to use proportion
* understands how equations can be used as a help in the process of solving mathematical problems
* recognizes the different types of percentage calculation and are able to use those properly
* knows by heart how percentage of change should be calculated and understands the reasons for the rules behind it
* knows by heart how the price without value-added-tax is calculated and handles the other types of value-added-tax-calculation too
* handles the basics of contribution margin calculation
* understands how discounts should be taken into account in pricing
* understands what is a simple index series, how it is created, when it can be used and how it is interpreted
* understands how ready-made index-series are used and what is their connection to phenomenons of business
* understands the value of money in sense of relative change and knows how it is calculated
* understands the logic of simple interest calculation and is able to calculate simple interest
* recognizes different outcomes of interest rate and different terms related to it
* understands the concept of real annual interest rate and knows how it is calculated
* knows the terms of payment and the rules and the basic legislation related to it
* can describe the differences of compound interest and periodic payments in sense of investment calculations
* understand the time value of money i.e present value
* is able to calculate present value investment calculation

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No previous courses will be required or offered.

Studying can and should be done during THIS course.

Arviointimenetelmät

HOW TO STUDY -task must be completed (incl. DL)
In the beginning of the course there is a compulsory task in Moodle. A student must pass this before she/he can see the studying materials in Moodle. Also, this compulsory task is connected to the examination, so attending the examination is not possible, if a student won't complete the compulsory task. The deadline is in appr. 3 weeks from the beginning of the course (see Moodle).

I'M ATTEND and ABLE to STUDY -test must be passed (incl. DL)
The student must show that he/she has been studying and is able to study. There will be a test that must be passed in the end of the week 38 at latest. This test must be attended and passed if the student wants to continue the course. week 38

RESULTS of STUDYING -exam
An exam is used to measure students' knowledge in the end of the course.
Examination will be held at Skinnarila-campus. Note: only a A traditional examination will be offered.
Requirements: minimum 50 % of points AND
There will be crucial questions that students must handle: % of change, the price without VAT, when the VAT rate and the price with VAT is given and the logic of simple interest calculation. The logic of the topics must be handled to passing the exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

One or several of the following:
* Student don't complete the "how to study" task or doesn't do that in time. Therefore she/he won't be able to see or study the materials.
* Student don’t do or pass the "I'm attending and abe to study" - test during the week 38.
* Student won't attend or pass the examination. More detailed: student is not able to carry out half of the exam questions and/or student is not able to handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Most probably the failed result means that student hasn't been studying maybe because of the lack of effort of because trusting too much on his/her earlier skills.
Note: Being able to calculate percentage calculation is not enough.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 1: Student is able to carry out half of the exam questions. In traditional exam this means that a student can either a) know something about all the topics studied during the course or) know well certain topics, but less about some topics. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 3: Student has gained 70 %of the maximum points. In traditional exam this means that a student handles either a) all the topics of the course better than on average or b) certain topics completely. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 5: Grade 5 requires 90 % of the maximum points.Student handles very well exercises from all the topics studied during the course. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- determine the key concepts of marketing and customer-oriented business
- identify the phases of a marketing and sales process
- recognise customer needs and understand their significance for the success of a company

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

- Contact lectures
- Group meetings & group tutoring

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This course implementation is targeted for IB25S students, students from other study groups will be accepted to the course only if there are places available.

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures. Compulsory attendance in the introduction lecture.

Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during each lecture. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted

Activeness during the course contact sessions will affect the final grade positively

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

- Moodle materials
- Lecture notes
- Articles
- Course book Marketing an Introduction, Armstrong, Gary & Kotler, Philip (selected parts of the book)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There are no substitute work.

Oppimisympäristö

The Moodle learning platform
Classroom workshops and lecturers

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

A student's estimated workload is 5 x 27 hours, consisting of contact lectures, individual reading tasks, and different individual and group course assignments.
The estimated workload is the following:
-Contact lessons: 40 hrs
-Reading and preparation: 20-25 hrs
-Individual and group assignments: 40-45hrs
-Final group assignment: 40-45 hrs

Sisältö

A customer oriented approach to business
- Marketing environments
- Consumer behaviour and the purchasing process
- Marketing strategy
- The competitive tools of customer-oriented marketing

Arviointimenetelmät

- Active participation
- Presentations
- Group work
- Exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing
Student is able to apply some of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course in a consistent manner.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing well.
Student is able to apply most of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course in an excellent manner.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing very well.
Student has good capabilities to apply all of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- determine the key concepts of marketing and customer-oriented business
- identify the phases of a marketing and sales process
- recognise customer needs and understand their significance for the success of a company

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course has lectures and small discussion assignments done in groups. Written, individual reflection on each discussion assignment is required.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

There are study sessions 1-2x2h/week according to your group and TimeEdit schedule.
Group discussions are compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material is given by the teacher.

Oppimisympäristö

Lappeenranta campus, moodle

Sisältö

History of marketing.
Importance of customer value, value proposition, and customer relationships.
Learning how to segment the market and how to do targeting and positioning.
Marketing environment: micro- and macro-environments.
Marketing communication.
Introduction to the marketing planning and marketing mix.
Managing customer relationships and customer experience.
Role of customer service and personal selling in business.

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on the written reflection assignments on the group discussions.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows the basic concepts related to marketing customer relationships.
The student understands the role and importance of marketing and customer relations in business.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands the basic concepts related to marketing and customer relationships.
The student can demonstrate marketing and managing customer relations in business to some extent.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands the basic concepts related to marketing and an applies those in their own writing and work.
The student understands the role and importance of marketing and business relations in business and is capable of evaluating the basics of the marketing and customer relationship management of a company.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- utilise essential office applications in their studies
- utilise cloud services as part of team work
- function in an online learning environment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is arranged only online as eLearning using Moodle and Zoom tools. Exercises and Assignments are published in course Moodle.

First enroll to the course in Peppi, after teacher confirms your participation you will automatically be inserted into course Moodle.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit timetable. Attending online lectures is optional.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Office 2016 series (or newer). e-Learning materials given during the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Two retake exams.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle eLearning platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS credits are approximately 135 hours of work.

Sisältö

Word processing standard layout of documents, styles, LAB report writing guidelines.

Basic usage of MS Word.

Create professional looking presentations with MS PowerPoint, set timings and other presentation settings. Presenter tools while giving a presentation.

Creating spreadsheets with MS Excel. Autosum and other basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX), copy formula to other rows/columns/worksheets, absolute cell reference, create time series, conditional formatting, create and edit charts, conditional calculation functions (IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF), date and time functions, lookup functions, sort and filter data, Pivot tables and charts.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Not needed.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exercises, assignments and Excel exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failed.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Knowledge

Student can name and recall course content information. Student is aware of how to work with basic application exercises.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Analysis skills

Student can see and analyze relationships of topics. Student knows how to implement exercises skillfully and apply skills in business related situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Evaluation skills

Student can make well-founded judgements on topics and support them. Student has mastery skills in implementing exercises. Student can estimate and choose how to apply skills for business life needs.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- utilise essential office applications in their studies
- utilise cloud services as part of team work
- function in an online learning environment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is arranged in Lappeenranta campus according to TimeEdit timetable. Exercises and eLearning tasks are published in course Moodle.

First enrol to the course in Peppi, after teacher confirms your participation you will automatically be inserted into course Moodle.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Office 2016 series (or newer). e-Learning materials given during the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Two retake exams.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle eLearning platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS credits are approximately 135 hours of work. Lessons introduce new topics and guides you how to work with exercises. Reserve also time to work with exercises and self-study materials in Moodle.

Sisältö

Word processing standard layout of documents, styles, LAB report writing guidelines.

Basic terms in immaterial property rights (IPR), especially copyright. CreativeCommons licensing system. Copyright Expert Badge.
Create professional looking presentations with MS PowerPoint, set timings and other presentation settings. Presenter tools while giving a presentation.

Creating spreadsheets with MS Excel. Autosum and other basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX), copy formula to other rows/columns/worksheets, absolute cell reference, create time series, conditional formatting, create and edit charts, conditional calculation functions (IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF), date and time functions, lookup functions, sort and filter data, Pivot tables and charts.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Not needed.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exercises and e-learning tasks.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failed.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Knowledge

Student can name and recall course content information. Student is aware of how to work with basic application exercises.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Analysis skills

Student can see and analyze relationships of topics. Student knows how to implement exercises skillfully and apply skills in business related situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Evaluation skills

Student can make well-founded judgements on topics and support them. Student has mastery skills in implementing exercises. Student can estimate and choose how to apply skills for business life needs.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- describe the basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- recognise the causes and effects for internal balance problems in economy
- understand the special features of labour market
- describe the reasons and consequences of economic fluctuations and the central channels of influence in economic policy
- understand the basic functions of foreign exchange market

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course takes place on autumn term 2025 - begins on week 44 and ends on week 51. Schedule will be updated in the end of September and information will be delivered to the participants via moodle.

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Academic year 2025 - 2026; autumn term 2025.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material will be uploaded to moodle files folder.

Oppimisympäristö

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact sessions ( 3 x 45 minutes ) - all in all 6 contact sessions ( week 44 - week 49 ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions !!!

Schedule will be confirmed and delivered to the participants via moodle.

Sisältö

Main topics of the course:
- background of the science
- basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- employment and labour market
- economic fluctuations
- economic policy
- foreign exchange market

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

None.

Arviointimenetelmät

Individual assignments, assignment package and final exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The criterias ( which are gone through in the first contact session ) are not fulfilled or / and the student don' t follow the deadlines of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student is familar with the basic concepts of Economics.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student is familiar with the macroeconomic problems.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student understands the problems with economic fluctuations and is familiar with main tools of economic policy.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 80% of the lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.

Arviointimenetelmät

Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failure to attend 80% of the sessions.

Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of poor quality. For example:

- It is much shorter or longer than the seven minutes allowed
- Failure to use the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research
- Failure to cover some of the key elements from the business plan in sufficient detail
- The video is a product or service advert rather than a pitch video for investors
- Failure to in-depth analysis of the financial information

Producing a business plan of poor quality. For example:

- The plan is either vastly over or under the word limit
- The plan lacks analysis or explanations. For example, not analysing the results of the market research, not providing an explanation of the choice of branding etc.
- The plan does not cover all the main topics covered in the classes
- Weekly assignments completed poorly or not submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions not explained in detail
- The plan is not written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of good quality. For example:

- It is within one minute of the seven minutes allowed
- Some use of the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research
- Reasonable effort to edit the video and make it feel coherent
- Covering the key elements from the business plan in adequate detail
- The video is a pitch video for investors
- Some analysis of the financial information and justification for predictions

Producing a business plan of good quality. For example:

- The plan is within 300 words of the word limit
- The plan does not just cover all the main topics covered in the classes but adds analysis and explanations
- Weekly assignments completed well and submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions explained in detail
- The plan is written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs and overall is well formatted and complies with the requirements of the NIBS competition

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of excellent quality. For example:

- It is within 20 seconds of the seven minutes allowed and does not exceed seven minutes
- Frequent use of the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research, branding and logo, financial information etc.
- The video is well edited and feels coherent, e.g. video shot on the same location, students are attired appropriately, appropriate backing music etc.
- Covering the key elements from the business plan in good detail
- The video is a pitch video for investors
- In-depth analysis of the financial information and good justification for predictions

Producing a business plan of excellent quality. For example:

- The plan is between 4,900 and 5,000 words
- The plan does not just cover all the main topics covered in the classes but adds in-depth analysis and explanations, e.g. not just setting out what the market research results were but analysing what useful lessons can be learned
- Weekly assignments completed well and submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions explained in detail and are well justified
- Students demonstrating the ability to apply critical thinking and identify weaknesses in the business plan and devise strategies to combat these weaknesses
- The plan is written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs and overall is well formatted and complies with the requirements of the NIBS competition

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- record business transactions into bookkeeping in a small company and draw up its profit/loss account and balance sheet
- calculate the amount of VAT payables
- analyze company's profitability, solidity and liquidity through financial ratios

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact lectures on campus (weeks 36-48), assignments, exam (week 49)

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures according to timetable (weeks 36-48), exam (week 49)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations, book (announced in the lecture).

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact lessons and course Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 credits = 108 hours of student work = 48 hours contact lessons + 15 hours assignments + 45 hours self-studying

Sisältö

- Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- economic business environment
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations

Arviointimenetelmät

Assignments (passed/not passed)
Exam graded 0-5

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach the level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic concepts of global business and remembers their definitions. Student is able to name the dimensions of global business environment and find related data on global business market.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands the basic concepts of global business and is able to explain them. Student is able to collect and present relevant data on global business market.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic concepts of global business fluently. Student is able to analyse and interpret relevant data on global business market. Student is able to compare different global business markets and draw conclusions about their effects on business opportunities.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students must attend 80% of the lectures. Attendance at the exam is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All the material will be covered in the lectures, no further reading required.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Sisältö

We will cover the following topics:

What is international law and where does it come from
The Finnish legal system
EU law

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist a written exam at the end of the course.

Students who participated well in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam.

Failure to attend 80% of the lectures.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 50% - 59%

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 70 - 79%

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 90 - 100%

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to

-use basic concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
- the principles of value chain formation.
- identify the impact of logistics and supply chains on the company's profitability and competitiveness.
- describe the importance of customer orientation and stakeholder cooperation throughout the supply chain.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Learn essential principles in this logistics and supply chain core competence course. Participate in workshops to understand the global supply chain and hear real-world case examples. Participate in classroom activities to learn how to make a proper procurement decision and manage supply chain risks. You will also learn about career opportunities and education options.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during each lecture. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Absence must be informed to the teacher.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Learning Materials: Course materials will be provided on Moodle. Additionally, you are encouraged to use sources you find independently, as well as websites like Logistiikan Maailma or similar.
All assignments are compulsory to pass the course. Assignments are individual and group work, some will be presented in lectures.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle, campus lectures, (Zoom if needed), time to study on your own.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 ECTS requires about 27 hours of students work (5 ECTS = 135h)

Sisältö

Preliminary content:
Supply Chain and value to the business
Basics on warehousing and transportation
Basics of procurement

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No preliminary knowledge is needed. A core competence course.

Arviointimenetelmät

You will accumulate points throughout the course, to reach 100 points. Your final grade will be based on the total points you have earned. Please note that late submissions will negatively impact your evaluation and affect your final grade.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can explain what are logistics and supply chain management and has basic knowledge in the field of supply chain management.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can apply concepts of logistics and supply chain management in the field of business.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can define and manage processes of logistics and supply chain. The student knows how to apply concepts of logistics and supply chain management in the field of business.

Osaamistavoitteet

To learn and become acquainted with the managerial principles, models and tasks in an organisation as well as features of succesful leadership.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching. Individual assignments related to contact teaching. The course also contains some group work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Schedule in TimeEdit. Attendance is mandatory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

At the beginning of the course, mainly digital material to be announced on the Moodle pages.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Individual tasks done in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact teaching, LABs Moodle-platform, working alone and in groups

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total time spent about 135 hours, of which contact teaching accounts for about 20 hours, other work independently and / or in groups.

Sisältö

Manager as a profession, basics of personnel management, managerial communication, decision-making as well as management tools. Material and learning tasks related to the topic.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Completion of the course does not require previous business studies.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is done according to the learning task(s).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not achieved the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use individual professional concepts and demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base in the field
- describe the starting points, needs and rationale for the action

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use key professional concepts consistently
- identify and justify the starting points, needs and rationale for the action.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use professional concepts competently
- compare the different operational options, justifying them

Osaamistavoitteet

To learn and become acquainted with the managerial principles, models and tasks in an organisation as well as features of succesful leadership.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching as specified at the beginning of the course. Individual assignments related to contact teaching. The course also contains some group work and workshops.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Schedule in TimeEdit.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

At the beginning of the course, mainly digital material to be announced on the Moodle pages.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None

Työelämäyhteistyö

Visiting lectures possible

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam and/or individual tasks done in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact teaching, LABs Moodle-platform, working alone and in groups

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total time spent about 135 hours, of which contact teaching accounts for about 20 hours, other voluntary work independently and / or in groups.

Sisältö

Manager as a profession, basics of personnel management, managerial communication, decision-making and labor legislation, as well as management tools. Material and learning tasks related to the topic.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Completion of the course does not require previous business studies.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is done according to the learning task(s).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not achieved the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use individual professional concepts and demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base in the field
- describe the starting points, needs and rationale for the action

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use key professional concepts consistently
- identify and justify the starting points, needs and rationale for the action.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use professional concepts competently
- compare the different operational options, justifying them

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses
- identify cost drivers and apply cost data in price setting
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses
- identify cost drivers and apply cost data in price setting
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course will include contact lectures, exercise sessions (including case assignments etc.) and self study exercises / assignments. At the end of the course there will be an online exam.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course will run during the whole autumn semester from September to December. Class attendance is not mandatory, but absence from classes requires active and intensive self study and learning.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material provided by the lecturer in Moodle.
Additional reading e.g.: Drury, Colin. 2006 (or newer). Management Accounting for Business. London: Thomson.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Possibly a visiting lecturer from local business.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

A retake possibility for the exam in week 51 . Second retake will be possible in January 2025.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact lessons on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits corresponds approximately 135 hours of student's use of time.

Sisältö

Course content: introduction to management accounting, cost concepts, cost-volume-profit analysis, cost-based pricing and budgeting.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Financial accounting

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is based on exam and assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not reach the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows a good level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows an excellent level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student
- Is familiar with project based working
- Knows standard project practices and is able to work in a project organization
- Understands the prerequisites of successful project planning and implementation
- Get practical project working skills and knows project tools and techniques
- Is able to use the project management methodology in real life business projects and is able to develop a project plan, manage end execute the plan successfully.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Student
- Is familiar with project based working
- Knows standard project practices and is able to work in a project organization
- Understands the prerequisites of successful project planning and implementation
- Get practical project working skills and knows project tools and techniques
- Is able to use the project management methodology in real life business projects and is able to develop a project plan, manage end execute the plan successfully.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on Lahti campus, assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All the accepted students will be registered once the enrollment period has passed. You will only be notified earlier if your enrollment has not been accepted.

The first lecture will be on week 37. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 24 hours
independent studying 42 hours

Exam 3 hours.

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study). Acquisition of data. Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Quantitative research methods:
Surveys, Data analysis, tables and charts, cross tables, Pearson correlation coefficient, statistical tests (Chii-squared test)

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 30% of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 30 % of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses
- identify cost drivers and apply cost data in price setting
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- describe the basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- recognise the causes and effects for internal balance problems in economy
- understand the special features of labour market
- describe the reasons and consequences of economic fluctuations and the central channels of influence in economic policy
- understand the basic functions of foreign exchange market

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course takes place on autumn term 2025 - begins on week 44 and ends on week 51. Schedule will be updated in the end of September and information will be delivered to the participants via moodle.

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Academic year 2025 - 2026; autumn term 2025.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material will be uploaded to moodle files folder.

Oppimisympäristö

Course has 6 campus contact sessions - 3 hours / week ( 3 x 45 minutes ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions and first contact session is compulsory !!!

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Contact sessions ( 3 x 45 minutes ) - all in all 6 contact sessions ( week 44 - week 49 ).

Compulsory minimum attendance 5 contact sessions !!!

Schedule will be confirmed and delivered to the participants via moodle.

Sisältö

Main topics of the course:
- background of the science
- basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics
- employment and labour market
- economic fluctuations
- economic policy
- foreign exchange market

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

None.

Arviointimenetelmät

Individual assignments, assignment package and final exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The criterias ( which are gone through in the first contact session ) are not fulfilled or / and the student don' t follow the deadlines of the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student is familar with the basic concepts of Economics.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student is familiar with the macroeconomic problems.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student understands the problems with economic fluctuations and is familiar with main tools of economic policy.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- utilise essential office applications in their studies
- utilise cloud services as part of team work
- function in an online learning environment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is arranged in Lappeenranta campus according to TimeEdit timetable. Exercises and eLearning tasks are published in course Moodle.

First enrol to the course in Peppi, after teacher confirms your participation you will automatically be inserted into course Moodle.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Office 2016 series (or newer). e-Learning materials given during the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Two retake exams.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle eLearning platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS credits are approximately 135 hours of work. Lessons introduce new topics and guides you how to work with exercises. Reserve also time to work with exercises and self-study materials in Moodle.

Sisältö

Word processing standard layout of documents, styles, LAB report writing guidelines.

Basic terms in immaterial property rights (IPR), especially copyright. CreativeCommons licensing system. Copyright Expert Badge.
Create professional looking presentations with MS PowerPoint, set timings and other presentation settings. Presenter tools while giving a presentation.

Creating spreadsheets with MS Excel. Autosum and other basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX), copy formula to other rows/columns/worksheets, absolute cell reference, create time series, conditional formatting, create and edit charts, conditional calculation functions (IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF), date and time functions, lookup functions, sort and filter data, Pivot tables and charts.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Not needed.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exercises and e-learning tasks.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failed.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Knowledge

Student can name and recall course content information. Student is aware of how to work with basic application exercises.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Analysis skills

Student can see and analyze relationships of topics. Student knows how to implement exercises skillfully and apply skills in business related situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Evaluation skills

Student can make well-founded judgements on topics and support them. Student has mastery skills in implementing exercises. Student can estimate and choose how to apply skills for business life needs.

Osaamistavoitteet

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Student
- Is familiar with project based working
- Knows standard project practices and is able to work in a project organization
- Understands the prerequisites of successful project planning and implementation
- Get practical project working skills and knows project tools and techniques
- Is able to use the project management methodology in real life business projects and is able to develop a project plan, manage end execute the plan successfully.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

To learn and become acquainted with the managerial principles, models and tasks in an organisation as well as features of succesful leadership.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching. Individual assignments related to contact teaching. The course also contains some group work.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Schedule in TimeEdit. Attendance is mandatory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

At the beginning of the course, mainly digital material to be announced on the Moodle pages.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Individual tasks done in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact teaching, LABs Moodle-platform, working alone and in groups

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total time spent about 135 hours, of which contact teaching accounts for about 20 hours, other work independently and / or in groups.

Sisältö

Manager as a profession, basics of personnel management, managerial communication, decision-making as well as management tools. Material and learning tasks related to the topic.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Completion of the course does not require previous business studies.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is done according to the learning task(s).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not achieved the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use individual professional concepts and demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base in the field
- describe the starting points, needs and rationale for the action

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use key professional concepts consistently
- identify and justify the starting points, needs and rationale for the action.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use professional concepts competently
- compare the different operational options, justifying them

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact lectures and workshops
Individual reading tasks
Individual assignments and
group assignments

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This course implementation is targeted for IB24S students, students from other study groups will be accepted to the course only if there are places available.

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures. Compulsory attendance in the introduction and final presentation lecture and 80 % total attendance requirement.

Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during the lectures. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted

Activeness during the course contact sessions will affect the final grade positively

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials from the Moodle learning platform &
materials provided by the lecturer.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There is no substitute work.

Oppimisympäristö

The Moodle learning platform
Classroom workshops and lecturers

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

A student's estimated workload is 5 x 27 hours
consisting of:
- Contact lectures and workshops
- Individual reading tasks
- Different individual and group course assignments.
Estimated workload is the following:
- Contact lectures and workshops: 24 hrs
- Reading and preparation: 20-25 hrs
- Individual and group assignments: 40-45 hrs
- Final group assignment: 40-45 hrs

Sisältö

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Arviointimenetelmät

Active participation during the lectures and workshops
Smaller lecture assignments
Final group assignment
Evaluation: 1-5.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to partly use the environment analyses and forecasting tools.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student demonstrates good knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to use the environment analyses and forecasting tools

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student demonstrates very good knowledge of the basic concepts and tools of future research.
The student is able to use well the environment analyses and forecasting tools.

Osaamistavoitteet

To learn and become acquainted with the managerial principles, models and tasks in an organisation as well as features of succesful leadership.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact teaching as specified at the beginning of the course. Individual assignments related to contact teaching. The course also contains some group work and workshops.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Schedule in TimeEdit.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

At the beginning of the course, mainly digital material to be announced on the Moodle pages.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

None

Työelämäyhteistyö

Visiting lectures possible

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam and/or individual tasks done in Moodle.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact teaching, LABs Moodle-platform, working alone and in groups

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Total time spent about 135 hours, of which contact teaching accounts for about 20 hours, other voluntary work independently and / or in groups.

Sisältö

Manager as a profession, basics of personnel management, managerial communication, decision-making and labor legislation, as well as management tools. Material and learning tasks related to the topic.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Completion of the course does not require previous business studies.

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is done according to the learning task(s).

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student has not achieved the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use individual professional concepts and demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base in the field
- describe the starting points, needs and rationale for the action

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use key professional concepts consistently
- identify and justify the starting points, needs and rationale for the action.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows how
- use professional concepts competently
- compare the different operational options, justifying them

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to

-use basic concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
- the principles of value chain formation.
- identify the impact of logistics and supply chains on the company's profitability and competitiveness.
- describe the importance of customer orientation and stakeholder cooperation throughout the supply chain.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Learn essential principles in this logistics and supply chain core competence course. Participate in workshops to understand the global supply chain and hear real-world case examples. Participate in classroom activities to learn how to make a proper procurement decision and manage supply chain risks. You will also learn about career opportunities and education options.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during each lecture. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures.
Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.
Absence must be informed to the teacher.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Learning Materials: Course materials will be provided on Moodle. Additionally, you are encouraged to use sources you find independently, as well as websites like Logistiikan Maailma or similar.
All assignments are compulsory to pass the course. Assignments are individual and group work, some will be presented in lectures.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle, campus lectures, (Zoom if needed), time to study on your own.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 ECTS requires about 27 hours of students work (5 ECTS = 135h)

Sisältö

Preliminary content:
Supply Chain and value to the business
Basics on warehousing and transportation
Basics of procurement

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No preliminary knowledge is needed. A core competence course.

Arviointimenetelmät

You will accumulate points throughout the course, to reach 100 points. Your final grade will be based on the total points you have earned. Please note that late submissions will negatively impact your evaluation and affect your final grade.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can explain what are logistics and supply chain management and has basic knowledge in the field of supply chain management.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can apply concepts of logistics and supply chain management in the field of business.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student can define and manage processes of logistics and supply chain. The student knows how to apply concepts of logistics and supply chain management in the field of business.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- link foresight and innovation into the strategic management of an organization in a changing operating environment
- search, structure, create and utilize foresight information
- innovate and create new solutions with agile development methods

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 cr = 27 hours student work (5 cr = 135h).

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Hylätty (0)

Learning objectives were not achieved.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student
- Is familiar with project based working
- Knows standard project practices and is able to work in a project organization
- Understands the prerequisites of successful project planning and implementation
- Get practical project working skills and knows project tools and techniques
- Is able to use the project management methodology in real life business projects and is able to develop a project plan, manage end execute the plan successfully.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- produce cost-volume-profit analyses
- identify cost drivers and apply cost data in price setting
- draw up budgets and define the budgeting process

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course will include contact lectures, exercise sessions (including case assignments etc.) and self study exercises / assignments. At the end of the course there will be an online exam.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

The course will run during the whole autumn semester from September to December. Class attendance is not mandatory, but absence from classes requires active and intensive self study and learning.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material provided by the lecturer in Moodle.
Additional reading e.g.: Drury, Colin. 2006 (or newer). Management Accounting for Business. London: Thomson.

Työelämäyhteistyö

Possibly a visiting lecturer from local business.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

A retake possibility for the exam in week 51 . Second retake will be possible in January 2025.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact lessons on campus.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits corresponds approximately 135 hours of student's use of time.

Sisältö

Course content: introduction to management accounting, cost concepts, cost-volume-profit analysis, cost-based pricing and budgeting.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Financial accounting

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment is based on exam and assignments.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Student does not reach the learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows a good level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student reaches the learning objectives and in the exam and assignments shows an excellent level of knowledge and competence in the subjects covered in the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand common mathematical methods used in real business life and when to use them.
- practice critical thinking and handles the problem solving skills.
- find and utilise up to date information.
- find confidence by gaining routine of calculation.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- record business transactions into bookkeeping in a small company and draw up its profit/loss account and balance sheet
- calculate the amount of VAT payables
- analyze company's profitability, solidity and liquidity through financial ratios

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- utilise essential office applications in their studies
- utilise cloud services as part of team work
- function in an online learning environment

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course is arranged only online as eLearning using Moodle and Zoom tools. Exercises and Assignments are published in course Moodle.

First enroll to the course in Peppi, after teacher confirms your participation you will automatically be inserted into course Moodle.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

According to TimeEdit timetable. Attending online lectures is optional.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Office 2016 series (or newer). e-Learning materials given during the course.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Two retake exams.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle eLearning platform.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS credits are approximately 135 hours of work.

Sisältö

Word processing standard layout of documents, styles, LAB report writing guidelines.

Basic usage of MS Word.

Create professional looking presentations with MS PowerPoint, set timings and other presentation settings. Presenter tools while giving a presentation.

Creating spreadsheets with MS Excel. Autosum and other basic functions (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX), copy formula to other rows/columns/worksheets, absolute cell reference, create time series, conditional formatting, create and edit charts, conditional calculation functions (IF, COUNTIF, SUMIF), date and time functions, lookup functions, sort and filter data, Pivot tables and charts.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Not needed.

Arviointimenetelmät

Exercises, assignments and Excel exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failed.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Knowledge

Student can name and recall course content information. Student is aware of how to work with basic application exercises.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Analysis skills

Student can see and analyze relationships of topics. Student knows how to implement exercises skillfully and apply skills in business related situations.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Evaluation skills

Student can make well-founded judgements on topics and support them. Student has mastery skills in implementing exercises. Student can estimate and choose how to apply skills for business life needs.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- determine the key concepts of marketing and customer-oriented business
- identify the phases of a marketing and sales process
- recognise customer needs and understand their significance for the success of a company

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

- Contact lectures
- Group meetings & group tutoring

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This course implementation is targeted for IB25S students, students from other study groups will be accepted to the course only if there are places available.

Lecture Attendance Policy:
Requirement: To complete the course successfully, you must attend at least 80% of the lectures. Compulsory attendance in the introduction lecture.

Consequence: If you fall below the 80% attendance requirement, you will be unenrolled from the course.

Punctuality: Arrive on time for lectures. Check TimeEdit for your lecture schedule and follow it. Attendance registration will be done during each lecture. Late entry to the classroom will be treated as equivalent to absence.

Assignment Deadline Policy: Late submissions will not be accepted

Activeness during the course contact sessions will affect the final grade positively

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

- Moodle materials
- Lecture notes
- Articles
- Course book Marketing an Introduction, Armstrong, Gary & Kotler, Philip (selected parts of the book)

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

There are no substitute work.

Oppimisympäristö

The Moodle learning platform
Classroom workshops and lecturers

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

A student's estimated workload is 5 x 27 hours, consisting of contact lectures, individual reading tasks, and different individual and group course assignments.
The estimated workload is the following:
-Contact lessons: 40 hrs
-Reading and preparation: 20-25 hrs
-Individual and group assignments: 40-45hrs
-Final group assignment: 40-45 hrs

Sisältö

A customer oriented approach to business
- Marketing environments
- Consumer behaviour and the purchasing process
- Marketing strategy
- The competitive tools of customer-oriented marketing

Arviointimenetelmät

- Active participation
- Presentations
- Group work
- Exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

The student did not meet the course learning objectives.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course sufficiently.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing
Student is able to apply some of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course in a consistent manner.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing well.
Student is able to apply most of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course in an excellent manner.
Student understands the basic principles of marketing very well.
Student has good capabilities to apply all of the course-related professional marketing concepts.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- obtain, utilise and assess R&D-related information and their sources critically
- follow the rules of ethical principles applied in all research activities
- use the most typical research and development methods of their own field
- write a scientific report and is familiar with the requirements for language and style and how to document the sources

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures on Lahti campus, assignments

Qualitative methods: Sanna Kokkonen
Quantitative methods: Simo Jaakkola

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

All the accepted students will be registered once the enrollment period has passed. You will only be notified earlier if your enrollment has not been accepted.

The first lecture will be on week 37. Attending to the lectures is recommended.

NB! Changes to the division of lectures between the qualitative and quantitative methods may be possible!

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Quantitative research methods: Lecture material given by the teacher in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Qualitative research methods: Materials in Moodle. Recommended literature informed at the beginning of the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

To be discussed with the teacher at the beginning of the course. Recognition of prior learning is possible.

Työelämäyhteistyö

-

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Re-exam dates announced at the end of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Lectures and Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 cr = 135 hours of student work.

Quantitative research methods part:
lectures 28 hours
independent studying and analysis assignments 38

Qualitative research methods part:
lectures 24 hours
independent studying 42 hours

Exam 3 hours.

Sisältö

Methods and techniques of quantitative and qualitative research.

Qualitative research methods:
Concepts related to research. Research path. Special features of qualitative research. Different qualitative research methods (e.g. case study). Acquisition of data. Data analysis. Content of a research report.

Quantitative research methods:
Surveys, Data analysis, tables and charts, cross tables, Pearson correlation coefficient, statistical tests (Chii-squared test)

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

-

Arviointimenetelmät

Quantitative methods: Exam, 30% of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit
Qualitative methods: Exam, 30 % of the credit, assignments 20% of the credit

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic research concepts and the steps of a research process. Student recognises different research methods. Student understands how to collect theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to use basic descriptive methods in analysing research data and read the respective research results.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands and is able to explain the basic research concepts, the steps of a research process and different ways to use research methods. Student is able to collect theoretical and empirical research data.Student is able to use analysis methods suitable for the research data and interpret the respective results. Student is able to write a research report.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic research concepts fluently. Student is able to justify the selection of data collection method and collect suitable theoretical and empirical research data. Student is able to justify, use and apply different analysis methos in different research settings. Student masters the interpretation of the respective analysis results and is able to draw practical conclusions based on the results. Student is able to write a profound research report.

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand common mathematical methods used in real business life and when to use them.
- practice critical thinking and handles the problem solving skills.
- find and utilise up to date information.
- find confidence by gaining routine of calculation.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

THIS IS a CAMPUS IMPLEMENTATION
for IB-students
This implementation of Business Mathematics is a campus implementation. The contact lessons of this implementation will be held at Skinnarila Campus in Lappeenranta. Some campus -sessions wii be together with implementation -3020. Studying is done in Moodle-platform. One sub-tile should be studied per week in MOODLE. Compulsory test that must be past during the week 38.
If a student is skillful enough and he/she is able to take responsibility of studying, attending the lessons at campus won't compulsory and studying can be done via Moodle. However, the examination will be held only at campus.

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In the beginning of the course
1) INFO: how, when, why, what? An info will be an on-line meeting, because not all the student may not be in Finland yet. Two hours are booked for getting familiar with Moodle.
!!! There will be A COMPULSORY understanding task in Moodle that the student must pass before the studying materials in Moodle will open. Tile's name is “Compulsory!”. NOTE: If you don't do this compulsory task in time, you can not attend the examination either.

Note a "I'm able to attend and study" -test that must be passed in the end of a week 38 at latest. The student must show that he/she has been able to study. If the test is not passed, a student can not continue the course. Studying from the very beginning is important!

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Weekly: one sub-tile marked with week-numbers) per week in Moodle
Contact-lessons at campus: during typical week there will be lectures (3) and support for exercises (5) i.e. meetings twice a week.
Studying without teacher's help is also possible.

2) Studying in Moodle. At least a DO BEFORE -test shall be done each week before the common sessions. This gives you an estimate, how much studying you need to do during this week.

3) LESSONS: backgrounds of the topic, rules, things to be noted and examples.
Mainly once a week. Attend if you didn’t get full amount of point from the Do before -test, you want to hear things explained or if you want to ask questions.

4) Studying material is provided in Moodle, for example step-by-step examples and materials that are most useful to study in one’s own time.

5) EXERCISES
Exercises are in Moodle
Practicing is more than important if you want to improve your skills in (applied) mathematics. Please do the exercises even if no one will be watching you. Depending on the topic, the exercises are provided in more traditional format with answers and in some case with tips or in H5P-format.
Exercise-support will be offered typically once a week at campus. Student may also attend the exercises of implementation -3020.


6) Test your skills
In the end of each Moodle sub-tile (i.e. materials for one week) there will be a Test you rskills -activity. It is wise to check, is the skill-level already adequate or not.

7) EXAM
Only a traditional examination at campus will be offered.
NOTE: The examination includes 3 crucial questions that a student must handle! The topics are: % of change, VAT-calculation and the logic of simple interest calculation. It may be, that these are tested in Moodle. STUDY! do not just assume that you'll handle these.


RE-EXAMS
There will be two re-examination dates.
Note: the dates are given beforehand. These dates are also the only possible dates to attend upgrading. One may try to upgrade the grade once and only once.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

This is a course is meant to be studied during the first semester of the studied. It is not wise to skip studying and leave the course to the following years.
It will take the whole autumn semester and passing the course requires studying.
Studying materials are in Moodle.
Support for studying is offered at campus + some Teams-sessions related to topics 3 and group-work-

Attending the lessons is not compulsory, but studying is.

There will be 4 main topics during the course.
Each main topic will have 1–4 subtopics.
Typically, one sub-topic will be studied in one week. So, every week there will be a new topic. Therefore, it is highly recommended that student will study continuously during the whole course.
Every main topic starts “from zero”, although some previous techniques may be used (i.e. problem solving in %-calculation and in indices or %-calculation in indices). So, if student must be absent during some topics, he/she may be able to return quite easily when the next main topic starts. The previous main topic must of course be studied then by one’s own time.
The topics will be in Moodle in leaflets. These will be opened one by one so that a student who follows the recommended timings, may follow it easily.

NOTE: It is highly recommended to use the tile-structure of Moodle. This means do not use the endless “course index” -list that open only the activity, but nothing else like tiles and descriptions.

NOTE: the leaflets are connected to the compulsory task so you need to do that before you'll see the studying materials.

The order of topics can be read in Peppi and in Moodle.
The timings will be seen in TimeEdit.


Using teacher's support is voluntary.
Attending and passing the first test is compulsory.
Attending examination is compulsory. If student misses the examination, no matter the cause, he/she can attend the official re-examinations. No extra examinations will be organized.
The implementation of the 4th credit is a group-work. Timing: weeks 48– 51. DL is on Mon 16.12.2024. Doing the group-work is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Materials will be given in Moodle.

Additional information and explanations will be told during contact-lessons.

In case student wants to study with help of videos, he/she can find suitable ones from the internet, that may be “full” of ready-made videos. However, it is wise to study the materials provided during the course too.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Handling the topics may only be proven by calculating. Therefore, passing the test and the examination is compulsory and NO individual ways of trying to show the required skills are possible.


This course is a campus implementation. However, if the student is skillful enough and have self-discipline, he/she may study based on the Moodle-materials. Compulsory info will be held via Teams. Lectures, exercises and examination will be held at Skinnarila-campus in Lappeenranta. A student must understand that if he/she doesn't attend the contact lessons, the risk of failure is very high if not enough studying is done.

Työelämäyhteistyö

There are no straight connections to companies, but most of the topics are “from real life”. Business Mathematics -course will mostly concentrate on application (like pricing) and in some cases also related legislation must be handled (like terms of payment and interest rate for late payments).

Uusintamahdollisuudet

If the student won’t attend and pass the first "I'm able to attend and study" -test during the week 38 he/she may not continue the course. It means that the re-examination can not be taken either.

For those students who’ll study the course, there will two re-examinations.

The dates are given beforehand and only those re-examinations are available. The other one will be held in the beginning of the spring semester 2026 and the other one later in the spring semester 2026. Please check the exact dates in Moodle. The enrollment is also in Moodle and the student must enroll to the re-examination by him-/her-self before the DL.

Note: It is more than wise to study properly during the course. Please, do not wait for the re-examination, because the topics won’t get any easier. Studying is required.

Oppimisympäristö

Moodle - extremely compulsory
Teams - More than recommended
Remember to check the timings from TimeEdit.

Contact lessons – voluntary, offered to those students who need personal help and/or appreciate group’s support while solving exercises
Studying in Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

In Finland, one credit point is confirmed to correspond appr. 27 hours of student's studying. This agreement is based on the Bologna process and ECTS (European Credit Transformation System).

Therefore, 4 credit points should respond 107 hours of student's studying.

Only part of 107 hours will covered by the contact lessons. Therefore, studying in one's own time is required. The required amount of studying depends highly on one’s base level of skills, goals and studying technique.

It is highly recommended, that students will study during the whole course, not just in the end on the course or only some topics of the course. Make a schedule, set targets, do the exercises when they are supposed to be done, attend the Teams-meetings, follow the deadlines.

NOTE, even if the course content may sound easy to some of the students, this course can not be handled without studying. This is proven by so many students during the earlier years. So please do not make a mistake of underestimating the level of difficulty of this course. Business Mathematics is not just calculating, it is very much about understanding and being able to link to real life. Good skills in techniques of mathematics aren’t enough.

Sisältö

This is a Skinnarila-CAMPUS IMPLEMENTATION
READ so that you need the structure.

Compulsory parts:
1) Understand the contents of the course, make your plan for your own studying - in Moodle. Opens the studying materials so must be competed in the beginning of the course. Incl DL.
2) Show that you are able to study and you are participating - test in Moodle w.38. Student can not attend the course after the DL of this test is gone.
3) Prove that you have studied - Only a traditional examination at Skinnarila-campus will he offered. Date will be seen in TimeEdit already in the beginning of the course.


each week:
* Do before -test in Moodle;
* Contact lessons: lectures and support for exercises at campus.
* Studying materials and exercises are in Moodle.
* Test your skills in Moodle


Note that the beginning of the course may be very simple to some of the students. Please do NOT assume that the whole course would be like that. Understand that some students may have studied mathematics many, many years ago and they don't remember everything.
!!! Shows the crucial questions, that must be handled by everyone. The course can not be passed without showing that a student knows how these are calculated.

CONTENTS of the COURSE
1) problem solving:
* thinking as part of problem solving
* equations and proportion:
As a repetition for those student who don't either remember or who haven't studied these well earlier.

2) percentage calculation
2.1) Basic cases, % of change, % of comparison, %-units, coefficient of change and the rules of these.
!!! NOTE: % of change is the other crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
2.2.) VAT
!!! NOTE: VAT is the other crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
TEST – must be attended, must be passed if a student wants to continue the course!

2.3.) Contribution margin calculation
This topic is most probably new for every student, so attending Teams-session is recommended to everyone.
2.4.) Pricing
This topic is new for every student and the topic requires studying.



3) indices
3.1) Simple index series
Most probably new for many students. This topic includes self studying part.
3.2.) Using ready made indices: inflation, change in the value of money, real change, index clause
This topic is new for every student and the topic requires studying.



4) Simple Interest calculation
4.1) the basics of simple interest calculation
4.2.) Interest (€) and shortly the basics of loans
4.2) interest rate (%) and small loans
4.3) Terms of payment: This topic may include a self studying part BEFORE the lessons.
!!! NOTE: Understanding the logic of simple interest calculation is the third crucial question in the examination. This topic MUST be handled by everyone.
These topics are new for every student and the topics require studying.
note: attending Teams-session is HIGHLY recommended to everyone.

5) Compound interest calculation and periodic payments via PRESENT VALUE INVESTMENT CALCULATION METHOD
- The effect of time, present value
- Present value of compound interest, present value of periodic payments
- calculation process of investment calculation

IF you are re-taking the course, note that the implementation has changed from the previous years!


GOALS:
To gain knowledge of basic mathematics needed in business.
To get a good routine to calculation.

The desired outcome is that a student who has passed the course with good grade:

* understands that in business mathematics being able to calculate technically well is not enough, but instead understanding terminology and thinking in general is an important part of it
* remembers the wise techniques of solving equations
* knows when and how to use proportion
* understands how equations can be used as a help in the process of solving mathematical problems
* recognizes the different types of percentage calculation and are able to use those properly
* knows by heart how percentage of change should be calculated and understands the reasons for the rules behind it
* knows by heart how the price without value-added-tax is calculated and handles the other types of value-added-tax-calculation too
* handles the basics of contribution margin calculation
* understands how discounts should be taken into account in pricing
* understands what is a simple index series, how it is created, when it can be used and how it is interpreted
* understands how ready-made index-series are used and what is their connection to phenomenons of business
* understands the value of money in sense of relative change and knows how it is calculated
* understands the logic of simple interest calculation and is able to calculate simple interest
* recognizes different outcomes of interest rate and different terms related to it
* understands the concept of real annual interest rate and knows how it is calculated
* knows the terms of payment and the rules and the basic legislation related to it
* can describe the differences of compound interest and periodic payments in sense of investment calculations
* understand the time value of money i.e present value
* is able to calculate present value investment calculation

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

No previous courses will be required or offered.

Studying can and should be done during THIS course.

Arviointimenetelmät

HOW TO STUDY -task must be completed (incl. DL)
In the beginning of the course there is a compulsory task in Moodle. A student must pass this before she/he can see the studying materials in Moodle. Also, this compulsory task is connected to the examination, so attending the examination is not possible, if a student won't complete the compulsory task. The deadline is in appr. 3 weeks from the beginning of the course (see Moodle).

I'M ATTEND and ABLE to STUDY -test must be passed (incl. DL)
The student must show that he/she has been studying and is able to study. There will be a test that must be passed in the end of the week 38 at latest. This test must be attended and passed if the student wants to continue the course. week 38

RESULTS of STUDYING -exam
An exam is used to measure students' knowledge in the end of the course.
Examination will be held at Skinnarila-campus. Note: only a A traditional examination will be offered.
Requirements: minimum 50 % of points AND
There will be crucial questions that students must handle: % of change, the price without VAT, when the VAT rate and the price with VAT is given and the logic of simple interest calculation. The logic of the topics must be handled to passing the exam.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

One or several of the following:
* Student don't complete the "how to study" task or doesn't do that in time. Therefore she/he won't be able to see or study the materials.
* Student don’t do or pass the "I'm attending and abe to study" - test during the week 38.
* Student won't attend or pass the examination. More detailed: student is not able to carry out half of the exam questions and/or student is not able to handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Most probably the failed result means that student hasn't been studying maybe because of the lack of effort of because trusting too much on his/her earlier skills.
Note: Being able to calculate percentage calculation is not enough.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 1: Student is able to carry out half of the exam questions. In traditional exam this means that a student can either a) know something about all the topics studied during the course or) know well certain topics, but less about some topics. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 3: Student has gained 70 %of the maximum points. In traditional exam this means that a student handles either a) all the topics of the course better than on average or b) certain topics completely. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The students has shown that he/she know what ti study, is able to study and has been studying. He/she has passed the test during the week 38.

Grade 5: Grade 5 requires 90 % of the maximum points.Student handles very well exercises from all the topics studied during the course. Student must handle the **crucial questions in the examination.

Osaamistavoitteet

Understanding the changing global business environment and its effects on international business operations and trade.
After completing the course student is able
- to explain the concepts of internationalization and globalization
- to identify and describe features of global business
- to analyse and interpret the changing global business environment and economics as well as their effects on business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Contact lectures on campus (weeks 36-48), assignments, exam (week 49)

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Lectures according to timetable (weeks 36-48), exam (week 49)

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations, book (announced in the lecture).

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Oppimisympäristö

Contact lessons and course Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

4 credits = 108 hours of student work = 48 hours contact lessons + 15 hours assignments + 45 hours self-studying

Sisältö

- Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- economic business environment
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations

Arviointimenetelmät

Assignments (passed/not passed)
Exam graded 0-5

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing to reach the level 1 according to the evaluation criteria

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

1 = Student understands the basic concepts of global business and remembers their definitions. Student is able to name the dimensions of global business environment and find related data on global business market.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

3 = Student understands the basic concepts of global business and is able to explain them. Student is able to collect and present relevant data on global business market.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

5 = Student masters and is able to use of the basic concepts of global business fluently. Student is able to analyse and interpret relevant data on global business market. Student is able to compare different global business markets and draw conclusions about their effects on business opportunities.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- determine the key concepts of marketing and customer-oriented business
- identify the phases of a marketing and sales process
- recognise customer needs and understand their significance for the success of a company

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

The course has lectures and small discussion assignments done in groups. Written, individual reflection on each discussion assignment is required.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

There are study sessions 1-2x2h/week according to your group and TimeEdit schedule.
Group discussions are compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material is given by the teacher.

Oppimisympäristö

Lappeenranta campus, moodle

Sisältö

History of marketing.
Importance of customer value, value proposition, and customer relationships.
Learning how to segment the market and how to do targeting and positioning.
Marketing environment: micro- and macro-environments.
Marketing communication.
Introduction to the marketing planning and marketing mix.
Managing customer relationships and customer experience.
Role of customer service and personal selling in business.

Arviointimenetelmät

Evaluation is based on the written reflection assignments on the group discussions.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student knows the basic concepts related to marketing customer relationships.
The student understands the role and importance of marketing and customer relations in business.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands the basic concepts related to marketing and customer relationships.
The student can demonstrate marketing and managing customer relations in business to some extent.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

The student understands the basic concepts related to marketing and an applies those in their own writing and work.
The student understands the role and importance of marketing and business relations in business and is capable of evaluating the basics of the marketing and customer relationship management of a company.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- structure the legal regulations in the international business

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Classroom lectures.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

Students must attend 80% of the lectures. Attendance at the exam is compulsory.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

All the material will be covered in the lectures, no further reading required.

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Students who have failed will have an opportunity to do re-take the exam at the end of the semester.

Sisältö

We will cover the following topics:

What is international law and where does it come from
The Finnish legal system
EU law

Arviointimenetelmät

Assessment for this course will consist a written exam at the end of the course.

Students who participated well in class may also have their grade improved.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failing the exam.

Failure to attend 80% of the lectures.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 50% - 59%

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 70 - 79%

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Exam 90 - 100%

Osaamistavoitteet

Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 80% of the lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.

Arviointimenetelmät

Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Hylätty (0)

Failure to attend 80% of the sessions.

Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.

Arviointikriteerit: taso 1: (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of poor quality. For example:

- It is much shorter or longer than the seven minutes allowed
- Failure to use the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research
- Failure to cover some of the key elements from the business plan in sufficient detail
- The video is a product or service advert rather than a pitch video for investors
- Failure to in-depth analysis of the financial information

Producing a business plan of poor quality. For example:

- The plan is either vastly over or under the word limit
- The plan lacks analysis or explanations. For example, not analysing the results of the market research, not providing an explanation of the choice of branding etc.
- The plan does not cover all the main topics covered in the classes
- Weekly assignments completed poorly or not submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions not explained in detail
- The plan is not written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs

Arviointikriteerit: taso 3 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of good quality. For example:

- It is within one minute of the seven minutes allowed
- Some use of the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research
- Reasonable effort to edit the video and make it feel coherent
- Covering the key elements from the business plan in adequate detail
- The video is a pitch video for investors
- Some analysis of the financial information and justification for predictions

Producing a business plan of good quality. For example:

- The plan is within 300 words of the word limit
- The plan does not just cover all the main topics covered in the classes but adds analysis and explanations
- Weekly assignments completed well and submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions explained in detail
- The plan is written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs and overall is well formatted and complies with the requirements of the NIBS competition

Arviointikriteerit: taso 5 (arviointiasteikko 1-5)

Attendance at 80% of the sessions.

Producing a pitch video of excellent quality. For example:

- It is within 20 seconds of the seven minutes allowed and does not exceed seven minutes
- Frequent use of the background or animations to provide supporting information, e.g. graphs from the market research, branding and logo, financial information etc.
- The video is well edited and feels coherent, e.g. video shot on the same location, students are attired appropriately, appropriate backing music etc.
- Covering the key elements from the business plan in good detail
- The video is a pitch video for investors
- In-depth analysis of the financial information and good justification for predictions

Producing a business plan of excellent quality. For example:

- The plan is between 4,900 and 5,000 words
- The plan does not just cover all the main topics covered in the classes but adds in-depth analysis and explanations, e.g. not just setting out what the market research results were but analysing what useful lessons can be learned
- Weekly assignments completed well and submitted on time
- Financial information and predictions explained in detail and are well justified
- Students demonstrating the ability to apply critical thinking and identify weaknesses in the business plan and devise strategies to combat these weaknesses
- The plan is written in complete sentences and proper paragraphs and overall is well formatted and complies with the requirements of the NIBS competition