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Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)

Degree:
Master of Business Administration

Degree title:
Tradenomi (ylempi AMK)

Credits:
90 ects

Master of Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management 22S, online studies
Code
(LLTIYITM22SV)
Master of Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management 21S, online studies
Code
(YITM21SVLTI)
Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 18.02.2024

Timing

01.03.2024 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Riitta Forsten-Astikainen
  • Lasse Torkkeli
Scheduling groups
  • Starting Session (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Final Seminar (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Työpaja (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Etäohjaus 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Etäohjaus 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Etäohjaus 3 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYBICC23SV
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Starting Session
  • Final Seminar
  • Workshop
  • Remote tutoring 1
  • Remote tutoring 2
  • Remote tutoring 3

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyze the relationship between strategy and digital transformation
- assess the impact of digital solutions on business processes and human operations
- plan the realization, measurement, and management of digital transformation

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course is completed remotely. The topics of the course are independently studied through a pre-assignment, course video readings, other reported material and assignments. The development task of the course is to draw up a plan for the company in groups on the implementation, measurement and management of digital transformation. In connection with the development task, An introduction lecture, guidance sessions and a seminar day are arranged remotely during the course.

Timing and attendance

The course is completed remotely. The topics of the course are independently studied through a pre-assignment, course readings, ans other reported material and assignments. The development task of the course is to draw up a plan for the company in groups on the implementation, measurement and management of digital transformation. In connection with the development task, An introduction lecture, guidance sessions and a seminar day are arranged remotely during the course.

- Students will be accepted for the course after the registration period, by an email that is sent to the students who have been accepted the course, including information on the online learning environment of the course. The pre-assignment of the course will open with the Moodle implementation simultaneously. The teacher will inform of the course details via e-mail through Moodle in the beginning of March, and there will be 10 days to complete the pre-assignment, after which the course introduction session will be organized on 12 March.


Contact days are as follows:
12.3. @ 13-17
2.4. @ 13-17
15.4. @ 13-17
16.4. @ 13-17
29.4. @ 13-17
20.5. @ 13-17
Participation in the first session is required in order to take the course.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material announced in Moodle.

Working life cooperation

The development task is carried out at the workplace of the member selected by the group.

Learning environment

Moodle, Zoom

Student time use and work load

5 credits (135h)

Contents

- digital transformation
- digitalisation as part of an organisation strategy
- digital adoption in the organisation
- measuring and assessing the effects of digitalisation;

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

LAB Master's Degree students in business administration and LUT university's master's degree students in industrial engineering are primarily accepted for the course.

Assessment criteria

Basics of evaluation: pre-assignment Moodle environment tasks, group development task, its presentation and related material, self-assessment and peer review

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Did not reach level 1

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

The student is able to:
- search for information/data sources and justify the choice, use and usefulness of the data/data sources;
- plan and evaluate organisation-level development processes
- is able to lead himself and act actively and responsibly

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

In addition to Level 1, the student is able to:
-solve demanding problems in research and/or innovation
- take responsibility for the community's goal-oriented learning/competence development in a strategy-oriented manner;

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

In addition to Level 3, the student is able to:
- use, critically and innovatively, domestic and international sources of information in their specific areas of expertise;
- is able to evaluate and develop operations/strategy/management

Enrollment

15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

12.09.2023 - 05.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Johanna Heinonen-Kemppi
  • Lasse Torkkeli
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • LLTIYBICC23SV
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student will be able
- to assess a set of analytical tools and concepts to drive responsible decision-making, whilst highlighting the difference between compliance and ethically driven behavior.
- able gain an overview of tourism and event management in the private, public and social enterprise sectors and gain a theoretical and practical understanding of these.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will be undertaken by participating in online contact lessons, group work, and individual essay and online presentations.

The course has the following online contact times:
12.9. between14-18
24.10 between 14-18
5.12 between 14-18

These are undertaken using zoom.

Timing and attendance

The course will be undertaken by participating in online contact lessons, group work, and individual essay and online presentations.

The course has the following online contact times:
12.9. between14-18
24.10 between 14-18
5.12 between 14-18

These are undertaken using zoom.

Working life cooperation

Doing a master’s thesis pursues to develop working life. The aim is to apply
skills andprofessional experience to develop working life practices and solve problems. The course contains real life examples and guest speakers.

Contents

The student will be able to assess a set of analytical tools and concepts to drive responsible decision-making, whilst highlighting the difference between compliance and ethically driven behavior. The student will be able gain an overview of ethics, responsible management and sustainability in the private, public and social enterprise sectors and gain a theoretical and practical understanding of these.

Learning assignments
Late assignments will have the grade reduced
Any form of plagiarism, coping other people’s work or such silliness, is an automatic fail. Free riders will either have their grade reduced, have to form their own group, or fail.

Assessment scale

1-5

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

Demonstrate familiarity with the concepts of ethics, corproate governance and sustainability, and keep track of critical discussion on the development of thereof.
- To design, implement and evaluate development processes related ehtics, corporate governance and sustainability.

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

Critically evaluate the theoretical knowledge related to ehtics, corporate governance and sustainability
- To solve problems that require activities thereof
- To look for and analyze the background of ethics, corporate governance and sustainability of the basic assumptions
- Take responsibility for the development of ehtics, corporate governance and sustainability

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

Use critical domestic and international literature sources on ethics, corporate governance and sustainability
- Evaluate the results and impact of development activities
- Lead and evaluate activities related to ethics, corporate governance and sustainability.

Enrollment

01.09.2023 - 18.08.2024

Timing

15.09.2023 - 31.08.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Petra Yli-Kovero
Groups
  • LLTIYITM22SV
    Master's Degree Programme of Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management 22SV Lahti
  • LABLTIYTO22H

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain the relevant trends and issues to be considered with regards to sustainable value creation and value in business, digitalization, ethics and change management as well future trends and platforms within the cultural sector.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online studies.
The course covers three main themes:
1 Sustainable value creation and value in business
2.Digitalisation, ethics & change management
3. Future trends
The student will be able to:
- understands the concepts of sustainable value creation and value in business?
- intangible value creation from an ethical and sustainable point of view?
- understands the recent development trends, barriers and opportunities?

Timing and attendance

Ongoing online studies

Learning material and recommended literature

The course consists of prerecorded online lectures and an online exam.

Working life cooperation

Course content is provided by organizational experts from the field of tourism and event management.

Learning environment

The course utilises the moodle platform.

Contents

Online studies.
The course covers three main themes:
1 Sustainable value creation and value in business
2.Digitalisation, ethics & change management
3. Future trends
The student will be able to:
- understands the concepts of sustainable value creation and value in business?
- intangible value creation from an ethical and sustainable point of view?
- understands the recent development trends, barriers and opportunities?
The course is based on prerecorded online lectures, course readings and will be evaluated through an online exam, also on the moodle platform.

Assessment criteria

The course is graded by an online exam.
Grading pass or fail

to pass the student will have to:
Demonstrate familiarity with the associated sustainable value and business creation knowledge base, and keep track of critical discussion on the development of the field.
Use critical domestic and international sources of sustainable value and business creation

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)

Campus

E-campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management (2021, 2022)
Teachers
  • Outi Katajamäki
Scheduling groups
  • Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • LLTIYUUDL23SV
  • LLPRYASLI23KV
  • LLTIYLDR23SV
  • LLTIYBICC23SV
    Master's Degree Programme in Business Innovation Culture and Creativity 23SV Lahti
Small groups
  • Online lecture

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand the meaning of culture and the impact of cultural diversity on business and management
- evaluate and interpret cultural diversity
- comprehend the various levels of cultural influence on business (national/regional, by productive sector, professional, functional and company) and their interactions
- understand and manage the communication models and styles of the various cultures of the world
- understand the competencies needed for international level management, with reference to cultural diversity management.

Implementation and methods of teaching

The course will have contact lessons online only.
Pre-assignment, online study days 16.2. and 17.3., Book Dialogue and Diversity Management Plan.

Timing and attendance

Attendance in online study days required.

Learning material and recommended literature

Materials available online.
Recommended reading: Hofstede; G. (2010): Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind.
Lewis, R. (2006): When cultures collide.

Learning environment

Virttual learning environment Moodle and two online sessions.

Student time use and work load

5 credits = 135 hrs

Contents

Intercultural Communication is a course blending the study of communication theories and communication practices. The course provides you with the conceptual and operational tools to enable you to function in an international and multicultural environment.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria

Accepted study assignments, active participation in studies online.

Assessment scale

1-5