Global Business Environment and OpportunitiesLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: AL00CE34
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
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
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 12.01.2025
Timing
20.01.2025 - 18.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB25KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 25K Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, group assignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable, compulsory participation
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus lectures are mandatory
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work
Contents
Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB24SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, group assignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable, compulsory participation
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus lectures are mandatory
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work
Contents
Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
16.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB24SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, group assignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable, compulsory participation
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus lectures are mandatory
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work
Contents
Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 05.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 100
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Tuuli Mirola
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB24SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Lecture
- Exam
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus (weeks 36-48), assignments, exam (week 49)
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable (weeks 36-48), exam (week 49)
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations, book (announced in the lecture).
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact lessons and course Moodle
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work = 48 hours contact lessons + 25 hours assignments + 35 hours self-studying
Contents
- Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- economic business environment
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment criteria
Assignments (passed/not passed)
Exam graded 0-5
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failing to reach the level 1 according to the evaluation criteria
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB24KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24K Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, group assignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable, compulsory participation
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus lectures are mandatory
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work
Contents
Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB23SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, group assignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable, compulsory participation
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Campus lectures are mandatory
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work
Contents
Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
04.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Tuuli Mirola
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Exam (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB23SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Lectures
- Exam
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, gassignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations, book (announced in the lecture).
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact lessons and course Moodle
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work = 48 hours contact lessons + 25 hours assignments + 35 hours self-studying
Contents
- Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- economic business environment
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment criteria
Assignments (passed/not passed)
Exam graded 0-5
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failing to reach the level 1 according to the evaluation criteria
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.
Enrollment
12.03.2023 - 15.05.2023
Timing
01.05.2023 - 30.06.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO23H
-
LLTIIB23KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23K Lahti
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
I have recorded a video for you about the course. Take a look:
https://echo360.org.uk/media/1a2610b2-daf9-4b4b-b455-24d5de368cdb/public
In case you have questions/concerns, contact jukka.korre@lab.fi
100 % individual assignment. You'll find yourself a company to study. You write a mini-Thesis report about the company.
Timing and attendance
1.5.2023 - 16.6.2023
Deadline for the final report is 16.6.2023
Learning environment
Moodle
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB23KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23K Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
I have recorded a video for you about the course. Take a look:
https://echo360.org.uk/media/5abdf433-4ecc-4a41-9a4d-e79b21ad826c/public
In case you have questions/concerns, send me a mail to jukka.korre@lab.fi
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 02.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Tuuli Mirola
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Exam (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Lectures
- Exam
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
Contact lectures on campus, gassignments, exam
Timing and attendance
Lectures according to timetable
Learning material and recommended literature
Lecture material provided by the teacher, assignment reports/presentations, book (announced in the lecture).
Exam retakes
Exam dates will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Learning environment
Contact lessons and course Moodle
Student time use and work load
4 credits = 108 hours of student work = 48 hours contact lessons + 25 hours assignments + 35 hours self-studying
Contents
- Introduction to globalization and internationalization
- political, legal and socio-cultural business environment
- basics of economics
- economic trade areas
- role of trade organizations
Assessment criteria
Assignments (passed/not passed)
Exam graded 0-5
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failing to reach the level 1 according to the evaluation criteria
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 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.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 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.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
We will be having campus classroom sessions. We´ll be talking about fundamentals of business and analyzing, why certain companies have been successful and why others operating in the same industry have failed. Is there some kind of secret formula explaining or forecasting success or failure?
If you are or planning to be a
-Product manager
-Sales manager
-Analyst
-Entrepreneur
You are asked to do, or you feel that you need to analyze
-Competition
-Customers
-New potential markets
-Investment opportunities
-Business Plan
-Etc
You need to know, how to
-Write text
-Find information and analyze it`s reliability
-How to justify and defend your thoughts and findings
-How to make suggestions based on your research
-Avoid making stupid decisions and even losing money
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
-
LLPRIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
This is remotely studied course. We´ll be talking about fundamentals of business and analyzing, why certain companies have been successful and why others operating in the same industry have failed. Is there some kind of secret formula explaining or forecasting success or failure?
If you are or planning to be a
-Product manager
-Sales manager
-Analyst
-Entrepreneur
You are asked to do, or you feel that you need to analyze
-Competition
-Customers
-New potential markets
-Investment opportunities
-Business Plan
-Etc
You need to know, how to
-Write text
-Find information and analyze it`s reliability
-How to justify and defend your thoughts and findings
-How to make suggestions based on your research
-Avoid making stupid decisions and even losing money
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jukka Korre
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB22K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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
Implementation and methods of teaching
We will be having campus classroom sessions. We´ll be talking about fundamentals of business and analyzing, why certain companies have been successful and why others operating in the same industry have failed. Is there some kind of secret formula explaining or forecasting success or failure?
If you are or planning to be a
-Product manager
-Sales manager
-Analyst
-Entrepreneur
You are asked to do, or you feel that you need to analyze
-Competition
-Customers
-New potential markets
-Investment opportunities
-Business Plan
-Etc
You need to know, how to
-Write text
-Find information and analyze it`s reliability
-How to justify and defend your thoughts and findings
-How to make suggestions based on your research
-Avoid making stupid decisions and even loosing money
Timing and attendance
We´ll be talking about interesting and current global business topics. So, naturally you want to be present and bring your value add to the conversation.
Learning material and recommended literature
I`ll give you articles to read, videos to watch and P&L sheets to analyze.
Assessment criteria
You find yourself a company to study. You write a report about that case company. 80% of your grade is based on that report. 20% is about how enthusiastically you participate during classroom sessions.
Assessment scale
1-5