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Business Environment in a Global Economy (5 cr)

Code: R0231-3026

General information


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