International Trade Agreements with Cross-Cultural Insight (1 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain how payment and delivery terms support fair and effective international trade agreements
- describe the role of expert support and legal guidance in creating successful agreements
- illustrate how sustainability and cultural understanding strengthen international business relationships

Location and time

In the Digicampus online learning environment during the duration of the course. See Timing.

Materials

The learning materials are available on the online learning platform.

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.

Employer connections

The course content has been developed based on expert lectures and industry collaboration within Laurea UAS’s RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) project.

Exam schedules

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students and supports the development of international competencies in a multicultural learning environment.

Completion alternatives

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.

Student workload

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.

Content scheduling

Gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate international trade agreements effectively. This fully automated MOOC provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals of trade agreements, specifically designed for SME exporters, international trade professionals, and students or professionals transitioning into the export industry.
Across four focused episodes, you will explore:
• How payment and delivery terms support fair and effective international trade agreements
• The role of expert and legal guidance in creating successful agreements
• Integrating sustainability and cultural understanding to strengthen international business relationships
• Strategies for applying trade agreement principles to real-world export operations
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, you will be able to:
• Explain how payment and delivery terms support fair and effective international trade agreements
• Describe the role of expert support and legal guidance in creating successful agreements
• Illustrate how sustainability and cultural understanding strengthen international business relationships
Who Should Participate
• Finnish SME exporters seeking to expand and formalize international trade operations
• Students pursuing careers in international business, export management, or trade finance
• Professionals transitioning into export, legal compliance, or business development roles
• New employees seeking structured onboarding in international trade practices
The course content has been developed based on expert lectures and industry collaboration within Laurea UAS’s RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) project.
Learn how to structure effective international trade agreements, leverage expert guidance, and build strong, sustainable business relationships through this practical, self-paced online course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

The course is Bachelor's degree program level. Master's students may also take the course or join to familiarize themselves with the content, but the course cannot be included in a Master's degree.

Laurea degree students and pathway students, and cross institutional students enroll in the course through Pakki. Enrollments are processed almost daily, allowing you to start the course flexibly when it suits you. You will receive a completion record for the course approximately two weeks after finishing. During holiday periods, enrollments and completion records are processed less frequently.

If the course is not completed by the end date of the implementation, the student can enroll in the next implementation. Incomplete assignments cannot be transferred to the next implementation; all tasks must be redone.

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

For content-related inquiries, contact the responsible teacher. For other inquiries, email mooc@laurea.fi.