Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making
- discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions
- explain the mechanisms that define judgment processes

Toteutustapa

Contact classes, team work, individual work.

Aika ja paikka

In Leppävaara according to schedule. Presence on the first day is compulsory, as well as presence during team presentations and possible guest lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Literature:
Barden, Phil. (2013). Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy. Wiley.
Bazerman, Max H. & Moore, Don A. (2013) Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley.
Kahneman, Daniel, Sibony, Olivier & Sunstein, Caa R. (2021). Noise - A Flaw in Human Judgment. Little Brown Spark, Hachette Book Group.
Kahnemann, Daniel. (2011). Thinking Fast and Slow. Penguin Books.
Thaler, Richard H. (2015). Misbehaving. The Making of Behavioral Economics. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.
Thaler, Richard H. & Sustein, Cass R. (2008). Nudge. Improving Decisions, about Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Yale University Press.
Please visit the Laurea library to find more information on this topic.
Articles:
Kahnemann, Daniel & Tversky, Amos. (1974) Judgment under Undercertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Science. New Series. Vol. 185, No. 4157 (Sept. 27, 1974), pp. 1124-1131
Thaler, Richard H. (2008). Mental Accounting and Consumer Choice. Marketing Science. Vol. 27, No. 1. January-February 2008, pp. 15-25
From the net:
How You Really Make Decisions
Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice
How Do People Really Make Choices
Dan Ariely: Are We in Control of Our Own Decisions?
Richard Thaler: Nudge - an overview
Richard Thaler: PBS News Hour
Mike Vaughan: How to Ask Better Questions

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Contact classes and deadlines.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Behavioral economics assumes that people are boundedly rational actors with limited cognitive processing power and time, whose choices are influenced by the contexts in which decisions are embedded. (Samson, Behavioral Economics Guide 2017)
Behavioral economics takes into account the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making. During this course we will study them, discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions and seek to understand the mechanisms that define judgment processes.
The assignments that arrive late will be graded only if the late handing in has been agreed in advance with the teacher. The honoring of deadlines is taken into account in the grading. The late handing in will lower the grade, and if not justified, disallows the completing of this course.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making
- discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions
- explain the mechanisms that define judgment processes

Toteutustapa

Contact classes, team work, individual work.

Aika ja paikka

In Leppävaara according to schedule. Presence on the first day is compulsory, as well as presence during team presentations and possible guest lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Literature:
Barden, Phil. (2013). Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy. Wiley.
Bazerman, Max H. & Moore, Don A. (2013) Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley.
Kahneman, Daniel, Sibony, Olivier & Sunstein, Caa R. (2021). Noise - A Flaw in Human Judgment. Little Brown Spark, Hachette Book Group.
Kahnemann, Daniel. (2011). Thinking Fast and Slow. Penguin Books.
Thaler, Richard H. (2015). Misbehaving. The Making of Behavioral Economics. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.
Thaler, Richard H. & Sustein, Cass R. (2008). Nudge. Improving Decisions, about Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Yale University Press.
Please visit the Laurea library to find more information on this topic.
Articles:
Kahnemann, Daniel & Tversky, Amos. (1974) Judgment under Undercertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Science. New Series. Vol. 185, No. 4157 (Sept. 27, 1974), pp. 1124-1131
Thaler, Richard H. (2008). Mental Accounting and Consumer Choice. Marketing Science. Vol. 27, No. 1. January-February 2008, pp. 15-25
From the net:
How You Really Make Decisions
Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice
How Do People Really Make Choices
Dan Ariely: Are We in Control of Our Own Decisions?
Richard Thaler: Nudge - an overview
Richard Thaler: PBS News Hour
Mike Vaughan: How to Ask Better Questions

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Contact classes and deadlines.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Behavioral economics assumes that people are boundedly rational actors with limited cognitive processing power and time, whose choices are influenced by the contexts in which decisions are embedded. (Samson, Behavioral Economics Guide 2017)
Behavioral economics takes into account the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making. During this course we will study them, discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions and seek to understand the mechanisms that define judgment processes.
The assignments that arrive late will be graded only if the late handing in has been agreed in advance with the teacher. The honoring of deadlines is taken into account in the grading. The late handing in will lower the grade, and if not justified, disallows the completing of this course.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- innovate customer-oriented products and services*
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

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

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

You will find the recommended literature and other resources from Canvas. Including e.g.
Finch, Brian. 2013. How to write a business plan. Kogan Page.
Kotler, Philip & Armstrong, Gary. (2012). Principles of Marketing. Pearson.
Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. 2009. Business Model Generation. Amsterdam. Self Published.
Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2016). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 10.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 ECTS = 270 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Developing a business idea and making a business plan. Using Business Model Canvas to create a business plan.

During this course the student will learn to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- develop customer-oriented products and services
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies." (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Item's to be evaluated TBD in evaluation.

Please be aware that these criteria are subject to potential revisions. The dates for all of the evaluated items will be announced in Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report


Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- innovate customer-oriented products and services*
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

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

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

You will find the recommended literature and other resources from Canvas. Including e.g.
Finch, Brian. 2013. How to write a business plan. Kogan Page.
Kotler, Philip & Armstrong, Gary. (2012). Principles of Marketing. Pearson.
Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. 2009. Business Model Generation. Amsterdam. Self Published.
Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2016). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 10.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 ECTS = 270 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Developing a business idea and making a business plan. Using Business Model Canvas to create a business plan.

During this course the student will learn to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- develop customer-oriented products and services
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies." (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Item's to be evaluated TBD in evaluation.

Please be aware that these criteria are subject to potential revisions. The dates for all of the evaluated items will be announced in Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report


Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyse and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyse the work community and promote well-being at work

Toteutustapa

Lectures
Teamwork
Reports
Powerpoint presentations

Aika ja paikka

Leppävaara campus

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Bibliography:

Strategy/Management/Leadership/HRM

Robbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A. 2016: Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson, Harlow.
Robbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A. 2010: Organizational Behavior. Pearson, Harlow
Lynch, Richard 2006: Corporate strategy. Prentice Hall, Harlow.

Well-being at Work:

Maylett, Tracy EdD & Wride, Matthew JD. 2017. The Employee Experience. How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results. Wiley.
MacRae, Ian & Furnham, Adrian. 2017. Motivation and Performance. A guide to motivating a diverse workforce. Kogan Page Limited.

Internet:

Pentti Sydänmaanlakka: Self-Leadership
How Good Are You at Leading Yourself?
eBooks, articles searched for the literature study

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Normal recognition of prior learning and demonstration of competence are applied.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Presence during the first lecture, team presentations, and possible guest lecturers is compulsory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

This course is suitable for exchange students.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

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..

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyse and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyse the work community and promote well-being at work

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized.

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Bibliography:

Leadership:
Bratton, J. & Robinson, M. 2023. Organizational leadership. Second edition. London: SAGE Publishing Ltd.
Northouse, P. G. 2022. Leadership: Theory and practice. Ninth edition. International student edition. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Laloux, F., Laloux, F. & Appert, E. 2016. Reinventing organizations: An illustrated invitation to join the conversation on next-stage organizations. [Brussels, Belgium]: Nelson Parker.

Well-being at Work:

Maylett, Tracy EdD & Wride, Matthew JD. 2017. The Employee Experience. How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results. Wiley.
MacRae, Ian & Furnham, Adrian. 2017. Motivation and Performance. A guide to motivating a diverse workforce. Kogan Page Limited.

Internet:

Pentti Sydänmaanlakka: Self-Leadership
How Good Are You at Leading Yourself?
eBooks, articles searched for the literature study

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 2.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

The student is able to
- analyze and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyze the work community and promote well-being at work

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

"Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

The criteria for evaluation have been clearly outlined at Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- do bookkeeping for a small company using accounting software
- prepare budgets to support decision making
- make financial plans for a start-up company

Toteutustapa

Lectures and workshops.
Assignments using Excel and SimplBooks accounting software.

Aika ja paikka

The course starts on Wednesday 5th February.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Assignment deadlines will be given when the course starts.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 student working hours

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Bookkeeping using accounting software
Budgeting
Financial planning for a start-up company

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- 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

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- do bookkeeping for a small company using accounting software
- prepare budgets to support decision making
- make financial plans for a start-up company

Toteutustapa

Lectures and workshops.
Assignments using Excel and SimplBooks accounting software.

Aika ja paikka

The course starts on Wednesday 5th February.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Assignment deadlines will be given when the course starts.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 student working hours

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Bookkeeping using accounting software
Budgeting
Financial planning for a start-up company

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work under guidance using the skills and methods learned
- interact with customers and/or co-operation partners
- receive guidance

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of his/her work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- 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

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of his/her work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify this/her actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASIS, INFORMATION SEARCHING AND REPORTING

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND WORKPLACE DEVELOPMENT

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- 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

TEAMWORK SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage his/her time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- innovate customer-oriented products and services*
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

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

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

You will find the recommended literature and other resources from Canvas. Including e.g.
Finch, Brian. 2013. How to write a business plan. Kogan Page.
Kotler, Philip & Armstrong, Gary. (2012). Principles of Marketing. Pearson.
Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. 2009. Business Model Generation. Amsterdam. Self Published.
Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2016). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 10.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 ECTS = 270 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Developing a business idea and making a business plan. Using Business Model Canvas to create a business plan.

During this course the student will learn to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- develop customer-oriented products and services
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies." (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Item's to be evaluated TBD in evaluation.

Please be aware that these criteria are subject to potential revisions. The dates for all of the evaluated items will be announced in Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report


Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- present justified suggestions for development in relation to working life
- conceptualize phenomena related to working life based on research results
- use proper research and development methods in order to produce new knowledge
- act in development projects cooperatively and in a responsible manner with working life and other partners
- evaluate their own activities and solutions critically
- understand concepts in an extensive scale and present topics logically and based on arguments

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making
- discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions
- explain the mechanisms that define judgment processes

Toteutustapa

Contact classes, team work, individual work.

Aika ja paikka

In Leppävaara according to schedule. Presence on the first day is compulsory, as well as presence during team presentations and possible guest lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Literature:
Barden, Phil. (2013). Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy. Wiley.
Bazerman, Max H. & Moore, Don A. (2013) Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley.
Kahneman, Daniel, Sibony, Olivier & Sunstein, Caa R. (2021). Noise - A Flaw in Human Judgment. Little Brown Spark, Hachette Book Group.
Kahnemann, Daniel. (2011). Thinking Fast and Slow. Penguin Books.
Thaler, Richard H. (2015). Misbehaving. The Making of Behavioral Economics. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.
Thaler, Richard H. & Sustein, Cass R. (2008). Nudge. Improving Decisions, about Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Yale University Press.
Please visit the Laurea library to find more information on this topic.
Articles:
Kahnemann, Daniel & Tversky, Amos. (1974) Judgment under Undercertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Science. New Series. Vol. 185, No. 4157 (Sept. 27, 1974), pp. 1124-1131
Thaler, Richard H. (2008). Mental Accounting and Consumer Choice. Marketing Science. Vol. 27, No. 1. January-February 2008, pp. 15-25
From the net:
How You Really Make Decisions
Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice
How Do People Really Make Choices
Dan Ariely: Are We in Control of Our Own Decisions?
Richard Thaler: Nudge - an overview
Richard Thaler: PBS News Hour
Mike Vaughan: How to Ask Better Questions

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Contact classes and deadlines.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Behavioral economics assumes that people are boundedly rational actors with limited cognitive processing power and time, whose choices are influenced by the contexts in which decisions are embedded. (Samson, Behavioral Economics Guide 2017)
Behavioral economics takes into account the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making. During this course we will study them, discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions and seek to understand the mechanisms that define judgment processes.
The assignments that arrive late will be graded only if the late handing in has been agreed in advance with the teacher. The honoring of deadlines is taken into account in the grading. The late handing in will lower the grade, and if not justified, disallows the completing of this course.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making
- discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions
- explain the mechanisms that define judgment processes

Toteutustapa

Contact classes, team work, individual work.

Aika ja paikka

In Leppävaara according to schedule. Presence on the first day is compulsory, as well as presence during team presentations and possible guest lectures.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Literature:
Barden, Phil. (2013). Decoded. The Science Behind Why We Buy. Wiley.
Bazerman, Max H. & Moore, Don A. (2013) Judgment in Managerial Decision Making. Wiley.
Kahneman, Daniel, Sibony, Olivier & Sunstein, Caa R. (2021). Noise - A Flaw in Human Judgment. Little Brown Spark, Hachette Book Group.
Kahnemann, Daniel. (2011). Thinking Fast and Slow. Penguin Books.
Thaler, Richard H. (2015). Misbehaving. The Making of Behavioral Economics. W.W. Norton & Company Inc.
Thaler, Richard H. & Sustein, Cass R. (2008). Nudge. Improving Decisions, about Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Yale University Press.
Please visit the Laurea library to find more information on this topic.
Articles:
Kahnemann, Daniel & Tversky, Amos. (1974) Judgment under Undercertainty: Heuristics and Biases. Science. New Series. Vol. 185, No. 4157 (Sept. 27, 1974), pp. 1124-1131
Thaler, Richard H. (2008). Mental Accounting and Consumer Choice. Marketing Science. Vol. 27, No. 1. January-February 2008, pp. 15-25
From the net:
How You Really Make Decisions
Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice
How Do People Really Make Choices
Dan Ariely: Are We in Control of Our Own Decisions?
Richard Thaler: Nudge - an overview
Richard Thaler: PBS News Hour
Mike Vaughan: How to Ask Better Questions

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Contact classes and deadlines.

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

Behavioral economics assumes that people are boundedly rational actors with limited cognitive processing power and time, whose choices are influenced by the contexts in which decisions are embedded. (Samson, Behavioral Economics Guide 2017)
Behavioral economics takes into account the effects of psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors on economic decision making. During this course we will study them, discuss the role of rationality and emotions in purchasing decisions and seek to understand the mechanisms that define judgment processes.
The assignments that arrive late will be graded only if the late handing in has been agreed in advance with the teacher. The honoring of deadlines is taken into account in the grading. The late handing in will lower the grade, and if not justified, disallows the completing of this course.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyse and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyse the work community and promote well-being at work

Toteutustapa

Lectures
Teamwork
Reports
Powerpoint presentations

Aika ja paikka

Leppävaara campus

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Bibliography:

Strategy/Management/Leadership/HRM

Robbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A. 2016: Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson, Harlow.
Robbins, Stephen P., Judge, Timothy A. 2010: Organizational Behavior. Pearson, Harlow
Lynch, Richard 2006: Corporate strategy. Prentice Hall, Harlow.

Well-being at Work:

Maylett, Tracy EdD & Wride, Matthew JD. 2017. The Employee Experience. How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results. Wiley.
MacRae, Ian & Furnham, Adrian. 2017. Motivation and Performance. A guide to motivating a diverse workforce. Kogan Page Limited.

Internet:

Pentti Sydänmaanlakka: Self-Leadership
How Good Are You at Leading Yourself?
eBooks, articles searched for the literature study

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Normal recognition of prior learning and demonstration of competence are applied.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Presence during the first lecture, team presentations, and possible guest lecturers is compulsory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

This course is suitable for exchange students.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

BACHELOR'S DEGREE INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

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..

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

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.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- innovate customer-oriented products and services*
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

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

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

You will find the recommended literature and other resources from Canvas. Including e.g.
Finch, Brian. 2013. How to write a business plan. Kogan Page.
Kotler, Philip & Armstrong, Gary. (2012). Principles of Marketing. Pearson.
Osterwalder, A. & Pigneur, Y. 2009. Business Model Generation. Amsterdam. Self Published.
Robbins, Stephen P. & Judge, Timothy A. (2016). Essentials of Organizational Behavior. Pearson.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 10.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Kansainvälisyys toteutuksella

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

10 ECTS = 270 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Developing a business idea and making a business plan. Using Business Model Canvas to create a business plan.

During this course the student will learn to:
- evaluate the prerequisites for customer-oriented operation, and different customer needs and solutions
- develop customer-oriented business models and processes
- develop customer-oriented products and services
- choose the right marketing measures for different target groups

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

“The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies.” (Laurea degree regulations).

Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies." (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

Item's to be evaluated TBD in evaluation.

Please be aware that these criteria are subject to potential revisions. The dates for all of the evaluated items will be announced in Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report


Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyse and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyse the work community and promote well-being at work

Toteutustapa

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive feedback for assignments from the teacher, and peer feedback may also be utilized.

Aika ja paikka

Check Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Bibliography:

Leadership:
Bratton, J. & Robinson, M. 2023. Organizational leadership. Second edition. London: SAGE Publishing Ltd.
Northouse, P. G. 2022. Leadership: Theory and practice. Ninth edition. International student edition. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Laloux, F., Laloux, F. & Appert, E. 2016. Reinventing organizations: An illustrated invitation to join the conversation on next-stage organizations. [Brussels, Belgium]: Nelson Parker.

Well-being at Work:

Maylett, Tracy EdD & Wride, Matthew JD. 2017. The Employee Experience. How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results. Wiley.
MacRae, Ian & Furnham, Adrian. 2017. Motivation and Performance. A guide to motivating a diverse workforce. Kogan Page Limited.

Internet:

Pentti Sydänmaanlakka: Self-Leadership
How Good Are You at Leading Yourself?
eBooks, articles searched for the literature study

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is 2.9.2024.

Attendance and participation in team presentations are mandatory.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 ECTS = 135 hours of student work

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

The student is able to
- analyze and develop their activity as a member of the work community and a manager
- apply labour legislation and collective agreements
- analyze the work community and promote well-being at work

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor´s level education.

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available for example in Canvas or Teams.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

"Competence assessment is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the assessment criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies" (Laurea degree regulations 2024).

The criteria for evaluation have been clearly outlined at Canvas.

In this study unit the assessing of the competences will be done by using the criteria set for requirement level I.

Professional knowledge basis, information searching and reporting

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- use professional concepts extensively
- compare and choose
- relevant information
- report and communicate in a professional manner

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner when explaining various work practices and situations
- gather information and use their knowledge basis
- report in the agreed manner

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- use essential professional concepts when explaining various work practices and situations
- search for information in different sources
- report

Teamwork, skills, leadership, and responsibility

To achieve grade 5 student must be able to
- promote the team’s work and team spirit
- manage their time appropriately, completing the agreed tasks at the required quality level
- work responsibly, applying the skills and methods learned
- plan and evaluate their work, taking safety and/or ethical aspects into consideration

To achieve grade 3 student must be able to
- engage in goal-oriented work in a team
- plan and manage the progress of their work and use of time
- detect safety-related risks
- justify their actions in accordance with the professional code of conduct

To achieve grade 1 (or pass) student must be able to
- work as a member of a team
- plan the progress of their work and use of time under guidance
- work safely and in accordance with the professional code of conduct
- follow the provided instructions and rules

“Students who have failed to demonstrate their competence in accordance with the approved level must supplement or retake their study attainment in a manner and schedule defined by the teacher of the study unit. If the student does not pass the assessment despite the opportunity to complete their study attainment, they must complete the study unit in question in full as specified by the teacher.” (Degree regulations 2024.)

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which includes appropriate referencing. Familiarize yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information. All study assignments are to be done as individual work unless otherwise instructed. If Tournitin is used when assignments are checked, the lecturer will inform the students of this.