Distance learning
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Distance learning
Material announced in Moodle
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.
Basics of evaluation: pre-assignment Moodle environment tasks, group development task, its presentation and related material, self-assessment and peer review
English
02.05.2023 - 31.05.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
0 - 40
Lasse Torkkeli
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.
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
The development task is carried out at the workplace of the member selected by the group
Moodle, Zoom
5 credits (135h)
- digital transformation
- digitalisation as part of an organisation strategy
- digital adoption in the organisation
- measuring and assessing the effects of digitalisation;
Did not reach level 1
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
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;
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
Distance learning
The course will be undertaken by participating in online contact lessons, group work, and individual essay and online presentations.
English
14.11.2022 - 31.12.2022
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Kristiina Brusila-Meltovaara, Lasse Torkkeli
Document file, 2 ECTS, two parts
group presentation, 2 ECTS
Class participation and commenting 1 ECTS
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
- Virtual Contact lectures
- Group meetings
- Virtual group presentations
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the contact days are supportive of the learning materials.
- Virtual meeting if needed
Virtual Contact days:
14.11.2022, 9:15 - 15:30
11.12.2022, 9:15 - 15:30
13.12.2022, 9:15 - 15:30
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 tourism and event management 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.
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.
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
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.
Distance learning
Independent work and/or working in a team.
Course briefings in Zoom, Project meetings (guidance) on Zoom or other web-based system.
Project work 100%.
18.08.2022 - 23.06.2023
02.05.2022 - 30.04.2023
Henri Karppinen
Students may enroll the course throughout the semester (2022-2023). By enrolling the student will get access to the course site on Moodle (opening on August 2022). For more information contact Principal Lecturer Henri Karppinen, henri.karppinen@lab.fi.
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
Event Hub is a project course. There are no alternative ways to complete this course.
You can complete the course in English or in Finnish (if you are studying in Degree Programme in Finnish).
Working life co-operation is mandatory, but there are several options for conducting it.
Web, working life.
5 ECTS = 133 working hours
90% independent work
10% briefing and guidance
Are you looking for a new career? Would you like to test, formalize and promote your competencies in a totally new environment? Maybe Research & Development world provides you a new path in working life?
In Event Hub, the student is able to participate in various roles in the event hub, which provides an environment where RDI (Research, Development and Innovations) and the problem solving space of the university tackles real life experience management projects.
In this course you can either:
1) participate ongoing R&D projects in various roles (in LAB or in a case organization)
2) participate on preparation of national or international level R&D project
3) design, offer and implement a development project in a case organization
In all project types, you can utilize the knowledge and tools acquired in Research based development –course, and also use the own experience and understanding of real challenges in organizations.
Students can work as individuals, pairs or in small groups (depending on the project).
Distance learning
Book: Prebensen, N. K., Chen, J. S., & Uysal, M. S. (2014). Creating Experience Value in Tourism. Wallingford, England; Boston, Massachusetts: CABI. (Full text available in Ebrary)
Articles and other material available in Moodle
100 % online course, with online lessons and online self-study material (individual assignments)
Flipped classroom (pre-learning materials, their presentation and interactive meetings), active participation
Collaboration with companies (e.g. visitors and practical cases)
Grading 0 (failed) - 5 (excellent)
Grade is divided into several parts
* Individual assignments 40 %
* Experience design project and presentation 40 %
* Active participation to the discussions 20 %
English
12.01.2023 - 29.05.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Johanna Heinonen-Kemppi
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
1 credits
5 credits
1-5
During the course student will write a plan to create an innovative new experience or for his/her own company, if agreed by the teacher
Also RDI connected task will be available
Student can revise the assignments and the report twice after the course end
Moodle
5 credits means 110 hours of working time for student. This will be diveded evenly across the weeks, meaning approx 8 hours (one working day) per week in average.
The course focuses particularly on consumer service experience and the value creation in tourism industry.
In this course tourist experience is used as an example for a typical experiential service.
Concepts and reading about experiential marketing, experience industry, customer value, (new) product/service development, design of experiential services, service design tools and approaches
Discussions of the topics and (co-)creation of an commercial experience
If student fails one part or several parts of evaluation (individual assignments, experience design project and presentation, active participation)
Student passes all the parts with basic knowledge.
Student provides basic information without any deeper analysis or own contribution.
There are flaws in academic writing.
Student passes all the parts in an average manner or has versitale results.
Student uses provided information nicely and shows skills in applying theory. S/he can provide some own analysis.
Academic writing skills are used.
Student passes all the parts in an excellent manner.
Student knows how to find reliable and relevant information and apply it to the project work. S/he shows skills for own analysis and conclusions.
Academic writing skills are almost perfect.
Distance learning
Brealey et. al. 2011. Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
Virtual teaching, virtual and written exam, essays and assignments.
English
20.04.2023 - 30.06.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timo Saarainen, Mika Tonder
LAB Business Mathematics Course or similar knowledge
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
The student will deliver a report based on the pre-course selected topics. Main work in the course is the report, which is based on selected topic area. This should preferably support students daily work and future objectives.
Additionally, virtual Moodle exam may be considered.
It will be beneficial if students reports will be chosen from the course area related topics.
Two course reports are the basis for the course assessment. After the instructors have received them, they will be reviewed but no later than June 30, 2021.
Virtual Moodle platform and contact lessons delivered in Zoom.
A 5 credit course assumes that students work independently for approximately 100 hours.
The course content is built from the theories and practical solutions. After successfull participation the students will understand and manage the following:
- Management of financial needs in corporations
- Principles of financial planning and forecasting in corporations
- Financing and financial instrumentation of investments and working capital in corporations
- How to read key financial indicators during planning process and capital structuring
- Managing financial risk in corporations
Student does not meet the lowest basic knowledge requirements in corporate financial planning, is not familiar with the fundamental concepts and definitions.
Distance learning
See moodle.
The course is a virtual (online course and supported with three virtual contact lessons), which enables the student to study for themselves the appropriate time.
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.
English
07.10.2022 - 15.12.2022
15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
15 - 25
Henri Karppinen
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
5 credits
1-5
None
None
- Virtual Contact lectures
- Group meetings
- Virtual
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the contact days are supportive of the learning materials.
- Virtual meeting if needed.
Document files 40%, 2 ECTS
Video files 40% , 2 ECTS
Commenting and participation 20%, 1 ECTS
The company environment analysis, the strategy development process, development of a business model to full-fill the company strategy, the strategy implementation process, measuring the success of strategy implementation, alternative approaches to the traditional strategy process.
The student does not complete the requirements for a grade of one.
Explain the relevant trends and issues to be considered in developing a future international business opportunity. Critically evaluate the futures and strategy discussions in their work.
Develop a strategic approach to developing the future international business opportunity. Concepts such as working in projects, co-creation, collaborative networks, design thinking, circular economies, blue ocean and creating new market spaces will be utilized.
Recommend innovative solutions that could be implemented in actualizing the chosen strategy to create the international business opportunity and critically evaluate the risks.
Distance learning
Document files 40%
Video files 40%
Commenting and participation 20%
English
02.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
15 - 25
Henri Karppinen
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
5 credits
1-5
None
None
- Virtual Contact Days
- Group meetings
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the virtual contact days are supportive of the learning materials.
Document file, 2 ECTS, two parts
Elevator pitch of your concept as video, 2 ECTS
Class participation and commenting 1 ECTS
The virtual course focuses on how innovation in organizations and innovation capability can be developed. The assignments help the student to understand the nature and the importance of innovation in different types of organizations, factors associated with the development of a culture of innovation and the innovation process from idea generation, to the management of implementation.
Does not complete the requirements for a grade of one.
Demonstrate familiarity with the associated innovation management knowledge base, and keep track of critical discussion on the development of innovation management.
- To design, implement and evaluate development processes related to an innovation organization.
Critically evaluate the theoretical knowledge related to innovation management
- To solve problems that require innovation activities
- To look for and analyze the background of innovation management of the basic assumptions
- Take responsibility for the development of the innovation
Use critical domestic and international sources of innovation management
- Evaluate the results and impact of development activities
- Lead and evaluate development and innovation activities.
Distance learning
Materials available online.
Recommended reading: Hofstede; G. (2010): Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind.
Lewis, R. (2006): When cultures collide.
The course will have contact lessons online only.
Pre-assignment, online study days 16.2. and 17.3., Book Dialogue and Diversity Management Plan.
Accepted study assignments, active participation in studies online.
English
16.01.2023 - 10.04.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Outi Katajamäki
No prerequisites
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Language studies LAB, Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
5 credits
1-5
Virttual learning environment Moodle and two online sessions.
5 credits = 135 hrs
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.
Distance learning
The following book will be used during the lectures:
Saunders, M. N. K., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. 2019 Research methods for business students. 8th edition. New York, Pearson.
It is not obligatory for the students to obtain the book. Additional material (articles, reports, etc.) will be made available through Moodle.
Online teaching with three intensive days. The teaching will consist of lecturing and interaction with the students. Students will also have the opportunity to present their work to others.
Students complete a total of 3 assignments, each is worth 1/3 of the grade. All assignments must be passed in order to pass the course.
English
06.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
15.08.2022 - 04.09.2022
0 - 50
Ville Sarpo
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
5 credits
1-5
The course will use Moodle for distributing information and students will return assignments there as well.
5 ECTS equals to 135 hours of work. Total number of lecture hours is 21 hours. Students are expected to do roughly 114 hours of individual work.
The following topics will be discussed during the lectures:
- Research objectives and questions
- Research design
- Research methodology
- Data collection
- Analysis
- Writing
One of the main assignments is developing one's research plan to its fullest potential.
Failing to reach the level of 1 according to the evaluation criteria.
Student is able to understand the basics related to developing a research topic and processes related to it. Student is able to write a research plan and present it.
Student is able to develop a study that uses qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. Student is able to write a research plan and develop it further.
Student can justify her/his choices regarding the selection of research methods with rigor. Student is able to gain feedback on the research plan and develop it according to the feedback. The end product will contain all necessary components. Student is able to justify the need for doing the research by citing previous research.
Distance learning
The course consists of prerecorded online lectures and an online exam.
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 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
English
01.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Kristiina Brusila-Meltovaara
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus
5 credits
Approved/Failed
The course utilises the moodle platform.
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.
Face-to-face
English
01.08.2022 - 11.12.2023
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Kristiina Brusila-Meltovaara, Anna-Stiina Myllymäki, Brett Fifield, Samu Lattu
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
1-5
Face-to-face
English
27.08.2022 - 31.12.2023
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Kristiina Brusila-Meltovaara, Anna-Stiina Myllymäki, Brett Fifield
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Master's Degree Programme in Business Administration, International Tourism and Event Management
E-campus, Lahti
1-5
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.