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Leading Organizations and Networks (5 cr)

Code: KLI1279-3002

General information

Enrollment

19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022

Timing

24.01.2022 - 29.04.2022

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

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

  • LLPREX21SIB
  • IB19
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 19S, Lappeenranta
  • LLPREX22KIB

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. Written exam
Students will also prepare assignment.

Timing and attendance

Course according to time-table 24.1. - 29.4.2022

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 20h
Exam 3h
Group assignment 62 h
Independent studying/reading 50h

Contents

Development of business in networks
Network approach in internationalization
Different types of networks
Business clusters, Porter's Diamond model
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 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.