Business Environments (5cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- describe opportunities, actors and networks in the business environment while taking sustainable development into account
- describe key business processes
- assess the significance of the competitive situation for the company’s success
- describe the factors that contribute to profitable business and the basic concepts of financial management

Teaching methods

Online studies. Opening session on October 22, 2025 16.00-18.00 (EEST, UTC+3h) is mandatory, rest of the sessions voluntary but recommended.

Time and location

Online, see Pakki for scheduled online sessions.

Learning materials and recommended literature

See Canvas - learning management system for all the study unit -related materials.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Recognition of Prior Learning - see Laurea's generic rules and contact responsible lecturer asko.mononen@laurea.fi for detailed instructions after acceptance to the study unit, and before the study unit begins.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

Business and RDI -partners can be included as part of the studies (analysis/process development assignment). More details in opening session.

Important dates

See Pakki for details. Opening session mandatory.

Forms of internationality

Exchange students are welcome, as well as international partners introduced by students.

Student workload

5 ECTS credit points, on average 26,7 hours of work per credit point.

Content and scheduling

See Canvas for details.

Further information

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Evaluation scale

H-5