Skip to main content

Business Environment in a Global EconomyLaajuus (5 cr)

Study unit code: R0231

Credits

5 op

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Enrollment

20.05.2024 - 26.05.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HBA224SN
    Degree Programme in Business Management, daytime studies, S24, Leppävaara
  • HBA224SN2
    Degree Programme in Business Management (tailor-made), daytime studies, S24, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Location and time

Lectures at Leppävaara Campus.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in the Canvas workspace

Content and scheduling

Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and International Economics

Further information for students

This is study unit is held daytime on Leppävaara campus

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
– report in the agreed manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose
relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

17.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • NCA223SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, virtual studies, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

16.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NSA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • NSA223SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, virtual studies, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

12.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, service

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HRA223SA
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

09.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Katriina Reponen
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HBA223SN3
    Degree Programme in Business Management (tailor-made), daytime studies, S23, Leppävaara, group 2

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

H-5

Timing

01.11.2023 - 16.02.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Katriina Reponen
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HBA223SN2
    Degree Programme in Business Management (tailor-made), daytime studies, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

H-5

Enrollment

11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023

Timing

05.10.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HBA223SN
    Degree Programme in Business Management, daytime studies, S23, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Location and time

Lectures at Leppävaara Campus.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in the Canvas workspace

Content and scheduling

Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and International Economics

Further information for students

This is study unit is held daytime on Leppävaara campus

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

Timing

24.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 45

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • NCA222SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, blended learning, S22, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Teaching methods

Online

Location and time

Canvas workspace and two Zoom lectures

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in the Canvas Workspace

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
EXCELLENT
grade 5
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts expertly.
• Comply with occupational safety instructions responsibly and independently.
• Justify activities using research knowledge.
• Work independently and take initiatives in line with objectives. Operations are often flexible, systematic, development-oriented, creative and active.
• Select the appropriate techniques and models for activities, and justify the choices.
• Act in customer-oriented ways and according to the situation.
• Promote group activities.
• Able to critically apply ethical principles in the subject field in one's conduct and tasks.
GOOD
grade 3
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts systematically.
• Apply occupational safety instructions in their activities.
• Justify, compare and analyse their activities using general guidelines.
• Able to cope independently in different tasks in each operating environment.
• Apply acquired techniques and models diversely.
• Act professionally in customer situations.
• Work in a group in line with objectives.
• Justify their activities in accordance with ethical principles..
SATISFACTORY,
grade 1
Students are able to:
• Apply most important/individual and appropriate professional concepts, and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base.
• Act safely, although activities are often schematic/ experimental/ fumbling/ self-involved.
• Comply with rules and instructions, and justify their activities using provided instructions.
• Act appropriately under guidance.
• Use acquired techniques and models.
• Take customers into account in their actions.
• Act as group members.
• Act in accordance with ethical principles.

Enrollment

28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

Timing

18.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services (NSA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • NSA222SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Developing Digital Services, virtual studies, S22, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Teaching methods

Online

Location and time

Zoom lectures (2)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in the Canvas workspace

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
EXCELLENT
grade 5
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts expertly.
• Comply with occupational safety instructions responsibly and independently.
• Justify activities using research knowledge.
• Work independently and take initiatives in line with objectives. Operations are often flexible, systematic, development-oriented, creative and active.
• Select the appropriate techniques and models for activities, and justify the choices.
• Act in customer-oriented ways and according to the situation.
• Promote group activities.
• Able to critically apply ethical principles in the subject field in one's conduct and tasks.
GOOD
grade 3
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts systematically.
• Apply occupational safety instructions in their activities.
• Justify, compare and analyse their activities using general guidelines.
• Able to cope independently in different tasks in each operating environment.
• Apply acquired techniques and models diversely.
• Act professionally in customer situations.
• Work in a group in line with objectives.
• Justify their activities in accordance with ethical principles..
SATISFACTORY,
grade 1
Students are able to:
• Apply most important/individual and appropriate professional concepts, and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base.
• Act safely, although activities are often schematic/ experimental/ fumbling/ self-involved.
• Comply with rules and instructions, and justify their activities using provided instructions.
• Act appropriately under guidance.
• Use acquired techniques and models.
• Take customers into account in their actions.
• Act as group members.
• Act in accordance with ethical principles.

Enrollment

28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022

Timing

13.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, service

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HRA222SA
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S22, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Teaching methods

Online

Location and time

Canvas workspace and two Zoom -lectures

Learning materials and recommended literature

Will be given in Canvas Workspace

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, approved/failed

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
EXCELLENT
grade 5
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts expertly.
• Comply with occupational safety instructions responsibly and independently.
• Justify activities using research knowledge.
• Work independently and take initiatives in line with objectives. Operations are often flexible, systematic, development-oriented, creative and active.
• Select the appropriate techniques and models for activities, and justify the choices.
• Act in customer-oriented ways and according to the situation.
• Promote group activities.
• Able to critically apply ethical principles in the subject field in one's conduct and tasks.
GOOD
grade 3
Students are able to:
• Apply professional concepts systematically.
• Apply occupational safety instructions in their activities.
• Justify, compare and analyse their activities using general guidelines.
• Able to cope independently in different tasks in each operating environment.
• Apply acquired techniques and models diversely.
• Act professionally in customer situations.
• Work in a group in line with objectives.
• Justify their activities in accordance with ethical principles..
SATISFACTORY,
grade 1
Students are able to:
• Apply most important/individual and appropriate professional concepts, and indicate their familiarity with the knowledge base.
• Act safely, although activities are often schematic/ experimental/ fumbling/ self-involved.
• Comply with rules and instructions, and justify their activities using provided instructions.
• Act appropriately under guidance.
• Use acquired techniques and models.
• Take customers into account in their actions.
• Act as group members.
• Act in accordance with ethical principles.

Enrollment

06.09.2022 - 05.10.2022

Timing

05.10.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, liko

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HBA222SN
    Degree Programme in Business Management, daytime studies, S22, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

Timing

21.01.2022 - 31.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, service

Campus

Laurea Leppävaara

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management (HRA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • HRA221SA
    Degree Programme in Safety, Security and Risk Management, blended learning, S21, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
– report in the agreed manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose
relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance

Enrollment

29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021

Timing

19.01.2022 - 31.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Leppävaara, tiko

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

40 - 75

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security (NCA2), Laurea Leppävaara
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology (NIA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
  • Juhani Kettunen
Teacher in charge

Juhani Kettunen

Groups
  • NCA221SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Cyber Security, blended learning, S21, Leppävaara
  • NIA221SA
    Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, virtual studies, S21, Leppävaara

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe the different economic, social and ecological factors and megatrends affecting the global economy*
- explain the structure of the economy and the different economic policies in a global framework
- describe the history and drivers of international trade
- identify international actors in the global economy

*The verb 'recognize' has been replaced effective 1st of August 2024.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
– search for information in different sources
– report

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
– interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
– receive guidance

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
– gather information and use his/her knowledge basis
– report in the agreed manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work using the skills and methods learned
– engage in professional interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and identify their needs
– take part in guidance and utilise it

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING
– use professional concepts extensively
– compare and choose
relevant information
– report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT
– work independently, using the skills and methods learned
– take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
– anticipate his/her need for guidance