Study Guide

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online (100%) via Moodle. Individual and team work. Independent study, guidance provided by the teacher on request (via email). Assignments to complete according to instructions and to hand in for the teacher to provide feedback and assessment. Self-evaluation.

Timing and attendance

No scheduled meetings, no contact classes either online or on campus. However, students must adhere to given deadlines for assignments. Some time for online teamwork must be arranged in small groups or pairs.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher on Moodle. Online reading materials, exercises, assignments, and a test.

Exam retakes

Students who fail the course will need to complete the course requirements within one year (12 months) from the end of the course period. Consult the teacher to agree on retakes of failed assignments and upgrading exams.

Learning environment

Online (100%) via Moodle. Email for communication between the students and the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The approximate student workload is 80 hours, divided evenly over the course.

Contents

- appropriate genres and styles in business communication
- terminology of sales and purchases, typical phrases
- import and export document models and their use
- internal and external business communication including newsletters and press releases

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework. Students who have successfully completed other business writing or correspondence courses in English are not recommended to take this course.

Assessment criteria

Students are to complete the assignments according to the given timetable, pass a test, and write a self-evaluation essay at the end of the course. The teacher assesses the students' performance individually on a scale of 5-0 (certain assignments Pass/Fail). Failed/grade 0 assignments and a failed test can be retaken twice. If the student completes the course (grade 4-1) but wishes to upgrade, one attempt is allowed. Consult the teacher about retakes and upgrade exams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not complete the tasks, or the student's writing skills do not meet the grade 1 criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to the context.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure and is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to the context.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure and is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to the context.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is a very independent online course and all of the material can be found on Moodle. There are no fixed lessons though brief Zoom sessions to answer questions are available upon request.

Timing and attendance

The course has no attendance requirements, but steady, week-by-week progress is expected. Deadlines are provided on Moodle and students are expected to adhere to them. Late submissions will result in grade penalties as well as delayed grading.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered entirely through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 credits, equivalent to 81 hours of work.

Contents

Course objective:
Students are able to produce effective business documents using appropriate genres and styles. They can use standard business document templates and apply the terminology used in most common business documents.

Course contents:
1. Formal language for writing business documents (specific to this course)
2. Common business transaction documents (e.g, inquiry letter, reply letter, quotation letter, etc.)
3. Information regarding delivery and payments in business transactions
4. Other business letters

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

It is expected students can communicate in English at B2 level (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

Students will complete a number of small written assignments, some of which may be graded Pass/Fail, others on a 0-5 scale. Completion of all assignments will contribute to the final course grade.

Assignments will include:
- Business transaction documents, such as inquiry, reply, request for quotation, etc.
- Other business documents, such as guest speaker invitation, memo, press release, etc.

More specific information on course assignments will be available once the course begins.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey intended messages.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Transitions are not smooth. Much of the text lacks logic, and is not in keeping with the stylistic conventions of the genre. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. The text does not meet all the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. Transitions are mostly smooth. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. Sentences are linked by transitions and the text flows smoothly. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements.

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.
Autumn 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning: a language portfolio demonstrating the acquisition of required reading skills plus the Testing section of the course for evaluation.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignments. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, summary writing, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Assessment criteria

Assignments and quizzes on Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- take care of the accounting of a small company and draw up the financial statements
- understand the principles of VAT
- recognise how product costs are formed and apply this knowledge in the analysis of company profitability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- take care of the accounting of a small company and draw up the financial statements
- understand the principles of VAT
- recognise how product costs are formed and apply this knowledge in the analysis of company profitability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- anticipate the changes in their own operational environment
- utilise the futures research materials produced by national and international societies in their own field of studies
- use the terminology and methods of futures research in the research and development of their own field

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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
- produce and edit images and videos

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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
- produce and edit images and videos

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

100-prosenttinen verkkototeutus. HUOM. Päiväryhmä LLTILII22K ilmoittautuu omaan kurssitoteutukseensa (3010-loppuinen). Opintojakso sisältää eri tavoin toteutettuja asiantuntijapuheenvuoroja/-kirjoituksia, tiedon etsintää sekä kontaktointia sidosryhmiin, esimerkiksi yrittäjiin ja potentiaalisiin asiakkaisiin. Palautettavia tehtäviä on kaksi: yksilötehtävä ja neljän hengen ryhmissä tehtävä harjoitustyö. Harjoitustyössä on kolme suoritusvaihtoehtoa: perinteinen raporttimuotoinen työ, BMC-muotoinen työ sekä liiketoimintasuunnitelma. Kurssilla hyödynnetään yhteistyömahdollisuudet StartHubin, Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy:n ja yrittäjäjärjestöjen kanssa. Tervetuloa mukaan!

Timing and attendance

Kurssilla on neljä kontaktikertaa Zoomissa klo 17-18:
1. Aloitusinfo: sukellus aiheeseen, tehtävät ja suoritustavat (kaikki mahdollisuuksien mukaan paikalle)
2. Toisen lähikerran sisältö tarkentuu ryhmän ja toteutuksen mukaan
3. Verkkoklinikka: harjoitustyön ohjausta (vapaaehtoinen)
4. Verkkoklinikka: harjoitustyön ohjausta (vapaaehtoinen)
Aloitusinfo tallennetaan. Tarkemmat tiedot tulevat Moodleen.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodlessa oleva sekä opiskelijoiden itsensä hankkima materiaali. Lisäksi voi olla yhteistyökumppanien kautta tulevaa materiaalia. Suositeltavat oppaat:
1. Perustamisopas alkavalle yrittäjälle, https://www.uusyrityskeskus.fi/tyokalupakki/perustamisopas-alkavalle-yrittajalle/
2. Yritystulkki, https://www.yritystulkki.fi/fi/alue/ladec/
3. Suomi.fi/Yrityksen perustajalle, https://www.suomi.fi/yritykselle

Alternative completion methods

Mahdollisista omaan yrittäjyyteen liittyvistä näytöistä on sovittava ennen harjoitustyöryhmien muodostamista.
Kurssin voi suorittaa myös StartHub- ja Business Mill -ympäristöissä.

Working life cooperation

DuuniExpo, StartHub Lahti, Business Mill Lappeenranta, Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy, Suomen Yrittäjät, Päijät-Hämeen Yrittäjät sekä muut yritys- ja asiantuntijakontaktit. Potentiaaliset asiakkaat.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom, korkeakouluyhteisö, työelämä

Student time use and work load

Laskennallinen kuormitus on 4 x 27 h = 108 h, joka jakaantuu kurssin toteutusajalle.

Contents

Sisältö
- yrittäjyyden merkitys itselle
- liiketoimintamallit, ideoiden kaupallistaminen (innovaatiot)
- liikeidean kannattavuus
- verkostot ja yhteistyö.

Assessment criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5. Arviointia suoritetaan suhteessa opintojakson osaamistavoitteisiin sekä annettuihin ohjeisiin ja aikatauluihin.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Opiskelija ei ole saavuttanut opintojakson osaamistavoitteita.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa pohtia yrittäjyyttä henkilökohtaisen kehittymisensä kautta. Hän osaa löytää ja hyödyntää erilaisia liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia asiakaslähtöisesti. Hän osaa myös arvioida liikeidean kannattavuutta perustellusti.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa pohtia yrittäjyyttä henkilökohtaisen kehittymisensä kautta. Hän osaa löytää ja hyödyntää erilaisia liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia asiakaslähtöisesti. Hän osaa myös arvioida liikeidean kannattavuutta perustellusti ja kriittisesti. Lisäksi hän osaa kehittää liiketoimintamallia havainnollisesti ja monipuolisesti.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- Describe the fundamental aspects of the Finnish legal system, legal entities and legal relationships
- Use legal sources and search engines
- Take into account the main legal risks and opportunities in business planning

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- take care of the accounting of a small company and draw up the financial statements
- understand the principles of VAT
- recognise how product costs are formed and apply this knowledge in the analysis of company profitability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in/on time or the submitted assignment(s) repeatedly fail(s) to meet the required criteria.

The student does not pass the test quizzes.

The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is a very independent online course and all of the material can be found on Moodle. There are no fixed lessons though brief Zoom sessions to answer questions are available upon request.

Timing and attendance

The course has no attendance requirements, but steady, week-by-week progress is expected. Deadlines are provided on Moodle and students are expected to adhere to them. Late submissions will result in grade penalties as well as delayed grading.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Learning environment

The course will be delivered entirely through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 credits, equivalent to 81 hours of work.

Contents

Course objective:
Students are able to produce effective business documents using appropriate genres and styles. They can use standard business document templates and apply the terminology used in most common business documents.

Course contents:
1. Formal language for writing business documents (specific to this course)
2. Common business transaction documents (e.g, inquiry letter, reply letter, quotation letter, etc.)
3. Information regarding delivery and payments in business transactions
4. Other business letters

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

It is expected students can communicate in English at B2 level (CEFR).

Assessment criteria

Students will complete a number of small written assignments, some of which may be graded Pass/Fail, others on a 0-5 scale. Completion of all assignments will contribute to the final course grade.

Assignments will include:
- Business transaction documents, such as inquiry, reply, request for quotation, etc.
- Other business documents, such as guest speaker invitation, memo, press release, etc.

More specific information on course assignments will be available once the course begins.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student cannot convey intended messages.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication consists of simple expressions and there are plentiful mistakes. The language is clumsy, but the message is delivered. Transitions are not smooth. Much of the text lacks logic, and is not in keeping with the stylistic conventions of the genre. The topic is handled briefly and one-sidedly. The text does not meet all the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication is quite fluent, clear and mostly correct. The structures and professional vocabulary are adequate to deliver the message. The text has a reasonably logical structure. Transitions are mostly smooth. Minor mistakes occur concerning the genre and/or style. The topic is handled in the usual way, meeting the task requirements.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Written communication is very fluent and versatile. The student uses varied structures and extensive professional vocabulary, making occasional mistakes only in the most complex structures. The text has a very clear and logical structure. Sentences are linked by transitions and the text flows smoothly. The student can deliver the message effortlessly in the appropriate, genre-specific style. The handling of the topic is diverse and skillful, meeting all the task requirements.

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The students will complete the course 100% online via Moodle. There are no (contact) lessons. The students will study the course material independently and practice their reading and writing skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing (a) written assignment(s). Hard deadlines - > given deadlines must be adhered to for the successful completion of the course.

Timing and attendance

1st period of spring semester (term) 2024.
This is an intensive, seven-week course, i.e., the duration of the course is seven (7) weeks (8 January - 25 February).
Online course, no Zoom, no classroom attendance requirements.
Hard deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.
Once the course ends/closes, i.e., 25 February, no assignment parts/assignments/tasks/quiz completions are accepted/graded/allowed.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material and instructions provided in Moodle (course platform).

Learning environment

The course is completed independently by the student and fully online through Moodle.

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course material, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on (the) assignment(s).
A student will study the theory material, read popular science and academic articles and complete Moodle quizzes and written assignments based on them. In addition, the student will read one popular science article and one academic article of their choice and complete (a) written assignment(s) based on them.
Hard deadlines. In other words, it is expected that students adhere to given course/assignment deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), text structure by using reading comprehension exercises and summary writing.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites. Course taught at a level of B2.

Assessment criteria

Grading on a scale of 1 - 5.

Students are expected to complete all assignments/tasks/online quizzes according to the given deadlines. If a student fails to meet a deadline, they fail the course.

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.

The student can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies.
The student has a poor active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.

The student can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a good active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.
The student can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.

The student can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes.
The student has a broad active reading vocabulary.

The student can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field.
The student can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

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
- produce and edit images and videos

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- anticipate the changes in their own operational environment
- utilise the futures research materials produced by national and international societies in their own field of studies
- use the terminology and methods of futures research in the research and development of their own field

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to:
- interpret business transaction documents
- use field-specific business terminology and style of writing
- prepare clear and accurate business messages in correct English
- prepare explicit and effective texts for use within and outside the organization, and to meet the communicative needs.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online (100%) via Moodle. Individual and team work. Independent study, guidance provided by the teacher on request (via email). Assignments to complete according to instructions and to hand in for the teacher to provide feedback and assessment. Self-evaluation.

Timing and attendance

No scheduled meetings, no contact classes either online or on campus. However, students must adhere to given deadlines for assignments. Some time for online teamwork must be arranged in small groups or pairs.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher on Moodle. Online reading materials, exercises, assignments, and a test.

Exam retakes

Students who fail the course will need to complete the course requirements within one year (12 months) from the end of the course period. Consult the teacher to agree on retakes of failed assignments and upgrading exams.

Learning environment

Online (100%) via Moodle. Email for communication between the students and the teacher.

Student time use and work load

The approximate student workload is 80 hours, divided evenly over the course.

Contents

- appropriate genres and styles in business communication
- terminology of sales and purchases, typical phrases
- import and export document models and their use
- internal and external business communication including newsletters and press releases

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is taught at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework. Students who have successfully completed other business writing or correspondence courses in English are not recommended to take this course.

Assessment criteria

Students are to complete the assignments according to the given timetable, pass a test, and write a self-evaluation essay at the end of the course. The teacher assesses the students' performance individually on a scale of 5-0 (certain assignments Pass/Fail). Failed/grade 0 assignments and a failed test can be retaken twice. If the student completes the course (grade 4-1) but wishes to upgrade, one attempt is allowed. Consult the teacher about retakes and upgrade exams.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not complete the tasks, or the student's writing skills do not meet the grade 1 criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements minimally. Work displays vaguely consistent and appropriate register. Content is vaguely effective and diverse. Much of the text lacks logic and cohesive elements. The text is not in keeping with style-specific conventions. The student constructs minimally understandable sentences. Grammatical irregularities occur often. Vocabulary is minimally appropriate to the context.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements adequately. Work displays somewhat consistent and appropriate register. Content is somewhat effective and diverse. The text has a reasonably logical structure and is rather cohesive. Minor mistakes occur in style. The student mostly constructs sentences well. Grammatical irregularities occur. Vocabulary is adequately professional and mostly appropriate to the context.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has met the assignment requirements fully. Work displays consistent and appropriate register. Content is effective, diverse and skillfully delivered. The text has a clear and logical structure and is cohesive, fluent, and versatile. The student uses varied structures although occasional grammatical irregularities may occur. Vocabulary is varied and professional and typically appropriate to the context.

Learning outcomes

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

Implementation and methods of teaching

100-prosenttinen verkkototeutus. HUOM. Päiväryhmä LLTILII22K ilmoittautuu omaan kurssitoteutukseensa (3010-loppuinen). Opintojakso sisältää eri tavoin toteutettuja asiantuntijapuheenvuoroja/-kirjoituksia, tiedon etsintää sekä kontaktointia sidosryhmiin, esimerkiksi yrittäjiin ja potentiaalisiin asiakkaisiin. Palautettavia tehtäviä on kaksi: yksilötehtävä ja neljän hengen ryhmissä tehtävä harjoitustyö. Harjoitustyössä on kolme suoritusvaihtoehtoa: perinteinen raporttimuotoinen työ, BMC-muotoinen työ sekä liiketoimintasuunnitelma. Kurssilla hyödynnetään yhteistyömahdollisuudet StartHubin, Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy:n ja yrittäjäjärjestöjen kanssa. Tervetuloa mukaan!

Timing and attendance

Kurssilla on neljä kontaktikertaa Zoomissa klo 17-18:
1. Aloitusinfo: sukellus aiheeseen, tehtävät ja suoritustavat (kaikki mahdollisuuksien mukaan paikalle)
2. Toisen lähikerran sisältö tarkentuu ryhmän ja toteutuksen mukaan
3. Verkkoklinikka: harjoitustyön ohjausta (vapaaehtoinen)
4. Verkkoklinikka: harjoitustyön ohjausta (vapaaehtoinen)
Aloitusinfo tallennetaan. Tarkemmat tiedot tulevat Moodleen.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodlessa oleva sekä opiskelijoiden itsensä hankkima materiaali. Lisäksi voi olla yhteistyökumppanien kautta tulevaa materiaalia. Suositeltavat oppaat:
1. Perustamisopas alkavalle yrittäjälle, https://www.uusyrityskeskus.fi/tyokalupakki/perustamisopas-alkavalle-yrittajalle/
2. Yritystulkki, https://www.yritystulkki.fi/fi/alue/ladec/
3. Suomi.fi/Yrityksen perustajalle, https://www.suomi.fi/yritykselle

Alternative completion methods

Mahdollisista omaan yrittäjyyteen liittyvistä näytöistä on sovittava ennen harjoitustyöryhmien muodostamista.
Kurssin voi suorittaa myös StartHub- ja Business Mill -ympäristöissä.

Working life cooperation

DuuniExpo, StartHub Lahti, Business Mill Lappeenranta, Lahden Seudun Kehitys LADEC Oy, Suomen Yrittäjät, Päijät-Hämeen Yrittäjät sekä muut yritys- ja asiantuntijakontaktit. Potentiaaliset asiakkaat.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom, korkeakouluyhteisö, työelämä

Student time use and work load

Laskennallinen kuormitus on 4 x 27 h = 108 h, joka jakaantuu kurssin toteutusajalle.

Contents

Sisältö
- yrittäjyyden merkitys itselle
- liiketoimintamallit, ideoiden kaupallistaminen (innovaatiot)
- liikeidean kannattavuus
- verkostot ja yhteistyö.

Assessment criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5. Arviointia suoritetaan suhteessa opintojakson osaamistavoitteisiin sekä annettuihin ohjeisiin ja aikatauluihin.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Opiskelija ei ole saavuttanut opintojakson osaamistavoitteita.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa pohtia yrittäjyyttä henkilökohtaisen kehittymisensä kautta. Hän osaa löytää ja hyödyntää erilaisia liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia asiakaslähtöisesti. Hän osaa myös arvioida liikeidean kannattavuutta perustellusti.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Opiskelija osaa pohtia yrittäjyyttä henkilökohtaisen kehittymisensä kautta. Hän osaa löytää ja hyödyntää erilaisia liiketoimintamahdollisuuksia asiakaslähtöisesti. Hän osaa myös arvioida liikeidean kannattavuutta perustellusti ja kriittisesti. Lisäksi hän osaa kehittää liiketoimintamallia havainnollisesti ja monipuolisesti.

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- take care of the accounting of a small company and draw up the financial statements
- understand the principles of VAT
- recognise how product costs are formed and apply this knowledge in the analysis of company profitability

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- plan, implement and evaluate a project
- use the methods and participatory tools used in project management
- apply innovative project solving

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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.

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

Students are able to
- comprehend, analyze and summarize authentic professional texts in English
- learn and master strategies for expanding professional vocabulary
- use strategies for effective reading.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be taught online through Moodle and will consist of the students studying the course material independently and practising their reading skills through assignments. The assignments consist of reading both popular and academic texts using various reading strategies, completing Moodle quizzes based on their understanding of the text, as well as completing written assignments.

Timing and attendance

Online course, no attendance requirements.
Autumn 2023

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by the teacher through Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Recognition of prior learning: a language portfolio demonstrating the acquisition of required reading skills plus the Testing section of the course for evaluation.

Learning environment

Moodle

Student time use and work load

The overall workload estimate is 81 hours of individual work, including studying the course materials, reading texts, completing quizzes, and working on the assignments. It is expected students will adhere to given deadlines.

Contents

Learning vocabulary-building strategies, summary writing, reading techniques (skimming, scanning, critical reading), and text structure by using reading comprehension exercises.

Assessment criteria

Assignments and quizzes on Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student fails to complete the assignments in time or the submitted assignment repeatedly fails to meet the required criteria.
The student does not pass the test quizzes.
The student fails to capture any of the main points of a given text in their summary and the summary is very difficult to understand due to problems in grammar, syntax or spelling.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in a satisfactory way.
Can read specialized texts using basic reading strategies. Has a poor active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course well.
Can read with a certain degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a good active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from specialized sources within his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology. Can understand the main ideas of specialized articles outside his/her field.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student masters the contents of the course in an excellent way.
Can read with large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes. Has a broad active reading vocabulary.
Can obtain information, ideas and opinions from highly specialized sources within his/her field. Can understand specialized articles outside his/her field, provided he/she can use a dictionary occasionally to confirm his/her interpretation of terminology.

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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
- produce and edit images and videos

Assessment scale

1-5

Learning outcomes

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

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- Describe the fundamental aspects of the Finnish legal system, legal entities and legal relationships
- Use legal sources and search engines
- Take into account the main legal risks and opportunities in business planning

Assessment scale

1-5