Leading Organizations and Networks (5 cr)
Code: KLI1279-3003
General information
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
23.01.2023 - 16.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Anu Kurvinen
- Minna Ikävalko
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Seminaari 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLPRIB20S
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LLPREX23KH
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LLPREX23KIB
Small groups
- Luennot 1
- Seminaari 1
- Tentti 1
Learning outcomes
The purpose is to give students an overview on business development within networks and clusters. The phenomenon is studied through theoretical and empirical perspectives. Student will understand the importance of networking in business development.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lectures and seminars according to time-table. Group assignment. Individual written exam
Timing and attendance
Course is organised according to time-table 23.1. - 14.4.2023
Learning material and recommended literature
Will be informed in the beginning of the course.
Exam retakes
Course will be assessed by group assignment and individual written exam.
Learning environment
Lectures and Moodle
Student time use and work load
5 cr = 135 hours of student work.
Lectures
Group assignment
Exam
Independent studying/reading
Contents
Different types of networks
Network approach in internationalization
Business clusters, Porter's Diamond model
Development of business in networks
Change management
Innovations and networks
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Prerequisite: Global Business Strategies or similar knowledge.
This course is not for the first year IB/ LITA students. Not for the exchange students in case they have studied similar topics already.
Assessment criteria
Individual written exam will be graded 0-5
Group assignment will be graded 0-5
Final grade for the course will be based on grades of an assignment and exam.
Student needs to get minimum grade 1 from both (assignment and exam) in order to pass the course.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failing to reach the level of 1 according to the evaluation criteria.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student has basic knowledge of networking in business.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student has good knowledge about networking in business and understands how this affects companies' business development.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student has excellent knowledge and understanding of strategic meaning of networking and clusters and is able to utilise this knowledge in business development.