Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the demands of the constantly changing business environment in relation to his/her professional knowledge and skills. The student is able to recognise his/her strengths and weaknesses as a specialist and develop oneself towards it.
The student deepens his/her professional knowledge and skills and is able to apply them into practice.
The student can for example:
1) apply his/her professional knowledge, skills, up to date business knowhow and different tools in a work life development project, workshop or as a specialist
2) gain professional knowledge and skills through exchange studies
3) specialise through including other suitable courses into one’s own study plan

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Ethics Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence, Proactive Development Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

Professional development

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1)
Good (3)
Excellent (5)

The student recognises the professional competence required when working as a specialist in business field and his/her strengths and weaknesses. He/she is able to develop himself/herself to be a specialist.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to operate as a specialist according to the requirements of the business field and apply his/her professional skills and knowledge fluently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically evaluate the results of his/her work as a specialist and is able to set goals for his/her continuous learning.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student recognises megatrends and their effects on work life. He/she knows how the constant changes in work life effect on one’s skills and knowledge needed in work life.

The student is able to recognise his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to use the strengths, experience and personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

The student knows the basic self-branding techniques and is able to apply them in creating and developing a professional profile and personal brand. He/she is able to use social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student is able to explore suitable career options and create a job seeking and professional development plan. The student has job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to apply them in practise.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence

Content

- megatrends and work life changes
- digitalisation: tools and skills
- professional profile: self-assessment
- career planning (role clarity, growth plan)
- self-branding techniques
- social media: role in job seeking and networking, interaction with the target audience
- hiring framework: job seeking documents (CV, cover letter, portfolio, application letters), process (LinkedIn recruiter profile, hidden jobs etc.)
- job seeking knowledge and skills: appropriate employers in the field, interview prep
- job simulation, job seeking plan

The implementation plan: https://moodle.eoppimispalvelut.fi/pluginfile.php/1717492/mod_resource/content/4/2023-IB%20Career%20Planning%20and%20Self%20Branding.pdf

Location and time

The course is online, the lectures are held through Zoom.
Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Software requirements: Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Teams), Google Chrome, camera.

Work life connection: The course will support the development of students’ key skills in the areas of self-branding, professional self-positioning, career planning and management.

Materials

Material is provided during the study unit implementation in Moodle:

- Slides from the lectures

- Articles

- Books

- Video links 

Teaching methods

The course is an overview of the following topics through groupwork, lectures and individual assignments:
- megatrends and work life changes
- digitalisation: tools and skills
- professional profile: self-assessment
- career planning (role clarity, growth plan)
- self-branding techniques
- social media: role in job seeking and networking, interaction with the target audience
- hiring framework: job seeking documents (CV, cover letter, portfolio, application letters), process (LinkedIn recruiter profile, hidden jobs etc.)
- job seeking knowledge and skills: appropriate employers in the field, interview prep
- job simulation, job seeking plan

Employer connections

The goals for the course are:
The student recognises megatrends and their effects on work life. He/she knows how the constant changes in work life effect on one’s skills and knowledge needed in work life.

The student is able to recognise his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to use the strengths, experience and personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

The student knows the basic self-branding techniques and is able to apply them in creating and developing a professional profile and personal brand. He/she is able to use social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student is able to explore suitable career options and create a job seeking and professional development plan. The student has job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to apply them in practise.

Exam schedules

According to the new Degree regulations, if the student doesn’t do anything during the implementation of the study unit (4.9 – 15.10.2023) they will be removed from the enrollment list. If they have done some of the assignments but fail then they have an opportunity to retake two times in order to pass the study unit.

International connections

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Content scheduling

1. Week 36. Module 1. 5.9. 12.30-16.00 - Megatrends and work life changes: evolution of a job market, career progression approaches, project & product management across industries, multipotentiality, society shifts, flexibility & uncertainty as a new norm.
2. Week 38. Module 2. 8.9. 8.15-11.30 – Professional profile: self-assessment (values, metaprogramme, personality type, strengths etc.).
3. Week 38. Module 3. 21.9. 8.15-11.30 – Digitalisation: tools and skills.
4. Week 38. Module 4. 27.9. 8.15-11.30 - Career planning – example of 15Five Career Hub (career vision, role clarity, strengths, growth plan).
5. Week 39. Module 5. 29.9. 8.15-11.30 – Self-branding, interaction with the target audience.
6. Week 40. Module 6. 2.10. 8.15-11.45 – Social media in job seeking and networking, interaction with the target audience.
7. Week 40. Module 7.1. 4.10. 12.30-16.00 - Hiring framework. Job seeking documents (CV, Cover Letter, portfolio) + knowledge & skills (hidden jobs, LinkedIn intro: recruiter profile).
8. Week 41. Module 7.2. 9.10. 8.15-11.45 – Hiring framework. Initiating the job application process.
9. Week 41. Module 8. 11.10. 12.30-16.00 – Career success: finding a good employer, entrepreneurial mindset approach, career success concept, wrapping up.

Further information

The course applies the principles of responsible use of AI: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines/Responsible-use-of-AI

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence:
The student is able to recognise megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence.

The student is able to name his/her strengths and weaknesses and take into account the strengths, experience and personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

He/she knows the basic self-branding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to use social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student has job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to explore suitable career options. He/she is able to make a job seeking and simple professional development plan.

Level 2
Megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence:
The student knows megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence.

The student knows his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to use them and his/ her personal experience and interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

He/she knows the basic self-branding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to use suitable social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student has a satisfactory job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to use them in exploring suitable career options. He/she is able to make a suitable job seeking and professional development plan.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence:
The student understands the effects of megatrends and changes in work life on required competence.

The student is able to describe his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to utilize them together with personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

He/she understands the self-branding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to utilise social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student has good job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to explore suitable career options and make a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Level 4
Megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence:
The student has a command of the effects of megatrends and changes in work life on required competence.

The student has good understanding of his/her strengths and weaknesses and understands their meaning in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

The student is able to make justified choices when using the self-branding techniques and social media tools in building a professional profile.

The student has excellent job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to utilise them in exploring suitable career options and make a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence:
The student is able to utilise the megatrends and changes in work life on his/her career planning and professional development.

The student is able to critically analyse his/her strengths and weaknesses in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.

He/she has a command of the self-branding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to utilise social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.

The student has excellent job seeking knowledge and skills is able to critically analyse different career options and create a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade 1-5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1:
The student is able to recognise megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence.
The student is able to name his/her strengths and weaknesses and take into account the strengths, experience and personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.
He/she knows the basic selfbranding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to use social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.
The student has job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to explore suitable career options. He/she is able to make a job seeking and simple professional development plan.

Grade 2:
The student knows megatrends and changes in work life and their effects on required competence.
The student knows his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to use them and his/ her personal experience and interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.
He/she knows the basic self-branding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to use suitable social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.
The student has a satisfactory job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to use them in exploring suitable career options. He/she is able to make a suitable job seeking and professional development plan.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3:
The student understands the effects of megatrends and changes in work life on required competence.
The student is able to describe his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to utilize them together with personal interests in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.
He/she understands the selfbranding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to utilise social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.
The student has good job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to explore suitable career options and make a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Grade 4:
The student has a command of the effects of megatrends and changes in work life on required competence.
The student has good understanding of his/her strengths and weaknesses and understands their meaning in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.
The student is able to make justified choices when using the self-branding techniques and social media tools in building a professional profile.
The student has excellent job seeking knowledge and skills and is able to utilise them in exploring suitable career options and make a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to utilise the megatrends and changes in work life on his/her career planning and professional development.
The student is able to critically analyse his/her strengths and weaknesses in creating a digital professional profile and a CV.
He/she has a command of the selfbranding techniques and is able to apply them. He/she is able to utilise social media tools in professional networking and building a professional profile.
The student has excellent job seeking knowledge and skills is able to critically analyse different career options and create a reasoned job seeking and professional development plan.

Qualifications

NULL

Further information

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

The course applies principles of responsible use of AI: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines/Responsible-use-of-AI

Objective

The student understands the principles and processes of Competitive Intelligence.
The student understands the most common techniques used in Competitive Intelligence and he/she is able to apply them into real life cases.
The student is aware of tools used in Competitive Intelligence and he/she recognises the role it plays in modern companies.
The student is able to monitor markets and do basic business forecasting.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence

Content

- Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence

- Common techniques and how to apply them to real life cases

- Tools of Competitive Intelligence

- Information gathering and analysing

- Market monitoring

- Forecasting

- Weak signals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence:
The student knows the principles and processes of competitive intelligence and he/she is able to apply competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice.

The student is aware of the role of competitive intelligence in business and he/she is able to do basic market monitoring and forecasting.

Level 2
Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence:
The student has a rising understanding of the principles and processes of competitive intelligence and he/she is able to apply competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice.

He/she is able to analyse and utilise competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice. He/she is able to do market monitoring and forecasting and make conclusions based on the information gathered.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence:
The student understands the principles and processes of competitive intelligence.

He/she is able to analyse and utilise appropriate competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice. He/she is able to do market monitoring and forecasting and make justified conclusions based on the information gathered.

Level 4
Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence:
The student has a wide understanding of the principles and processes of the competitive intelligence.

He/she is able to evaluate and utilise appropriate competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice. He/she is able to justify and analyse the results of market monitoring and forecasting.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Principles, processes and role of Competitive Intelligence:
The student has a command of the principles and processes of the competitive intelligence.

He/she is able to critically evaluate and successfully utilise appropriate competitive intelligence techniques and tools into practice. He/she is able to do critically analyse the results of market monitoring and forecasting.

Objective

The student knows innovation process, innovation tools and is able to apply them into practise when creating sustainable, commercialised customer oriented and viable ideas.
He/she understands the role of innovations in global business world and in entrepreneurship.
He/she understands role of technology and disruptive ideas that create change beyond standard business models.
The student knows the basics of IP Rights and their use in protecting new ideas.
He/she is able to take IP Rights into account in innovation process.
He/she understands the meaning of IP Rights in commercialisation of new ideas.
The student is able to create and analyse his/her own innovation project.

Competences: Proactive Development Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Innovation

- Innovation process

- Innovation tools

- Role of innovation

- Role of technology

- Innovation project

- Commercialisation of innovation

- Creating a sample or a prototype

- IP Rights and their application

Location and time

Obligatory attendance 80% in Innovation parts.

Materials

Material is provided during the study unit implementation

Additional innovation themed literature:

• Cagan, J., Nussbaum, B., Tillman, M. & Vogel, C. M. (2003). Creating Breakthrough Products: Innovation from Product Planning to Program Approval. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall PTR.


• LaSalle, D. & Britton, T. A. (2003). Priceless: Turning ordinary products into extraordinary experiences. Boston, Mass: Harvard Business School.


• van Oosterom, A., Stickdorn, M., Belmonte, B., Beuker, R., Bisset, F., Blackmon, K., . . . Schneider, J. (2010). This is service design thinking: Basics - tools - cases. Amsterdam : Hoboken, NJ: Bis Publishers , Wiley.


• Prahalad, C. K., Krishnan, M. S. & Krishnan, M. S. (. S. (2008). The new age of innovation: Driving created value through global networks. New York (NY): McGraw-Hill.

Employer connections

Commission from a company or other stakeholder.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The innovation process and tools:
The student knows the innovation process and tools and is able to apply them into practise with assistance when creating sustainable, commercialised, customer oriented and viable ideas.

He/she understands the role of innovations and role of technology and disruptive ideas that create change beyond standard business models.

The student knows the basics of IP Rights and their use in protecting new ideas and is able to take them into account in innovation process.

He/she understands the meaning of IP Rights in commercialisation of new ideas.

The student is able to create and analyse his/her own innovation project with assistance.

Level 2
The innovation process and tools:
The student can describe the innovation process and tools with examples and is able to apply them some of them independently when creating sustainable, commercialised, customer oriented and viable ideas.

The student is able to apply innovations in creating change.

The student can describe and give examples of IP Rights and their use in protecting new ideas and is able to take them into account in innovation process.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The innovation process and tools:
The student understands the innovation process and tools and is able to apply them.

The student is able to utilise innovations in creating change.

He/she understands the basics of IP Rights and is able to utilise them in innovation process.

He/she is able to create and analyse his/her own innovation project.

Level 4
The innovation process and tools:
The student has a command the innovation process and tools and is able to apply them in a creative way.

The student is able to utilise and evaluate innovations in creating meaningful change.

He/she is able to choose suitable IP Rights tools to protect his/her idea in the innovation process and justify the choices made.

He/she is able to create and reflect his/her own innovation project and its outcomes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The innovation process and tools:
The student is able to choose suitable innovation tools and utilise them for his/her innovation project.

The student is able to utilise and critically evaluate innovations in creating positive change.

He/she is able to make an IP strategy for his/her innovation.

He/she is able to critically analyse his/her innovation project and the viability of the idea.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the innovation process and tools and is able to apply them into practise with assistance when creating sustainable, commercialised, customer oriented and viable ideas.
He/she understands the role of innovations and role of technology and disruptive ideas that create change beyond standard business models.
The student knows the basics of IP Rights and their use in protecting new ideas and is able to take them into account in innovation process. He/she understands the meaning of IP Rights in commercialisation of new ideas.
The student is able to create and analyse his/her own innovation project with assistance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student understands the innovation process and tools and is able to apply them.
The student is able to utilise innovations in creating change.
He/she understands the basics of IP Rights and is able to utilise them in innovation process.
He/she is able to create and analyse his/her own innovation project.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to choose suitable innovation tools and utilise them for his/her innovation project.
The student is able to utilise and critically evaluate innovations in creating positive change.
He/she is able to make an IP strategy for his/her innovation.
He/she is able to critically analyse his/her innovation project and the viability of the idea.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands the connection between economics and politics both in national and global setting.
He/she is able to identify current global challenges and understands the role of different global and local institutions.
The student understands how global challenges impact individuals, companies and societies.
He/she understands global political trends and forces and their connection to business.

Competences: Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence

Content

- Globalisation

- International trade and its effects

- Inequality

- Political forces in global economy

- International organisations and international relations (IMF, WTO, EU etc.)

- PESTEL analysis

Location and time

Week 38 Introduction into Global Political Economy
Week 39 Economic systems
Week 40-1 Globalization
Week 40-2 Political forces in global economy
Week 41 International organisations and international relations
Week 43-1 Inequality and roles of public and private sectors
Week 43-2 Consensus building in political processes & tendering
International trade and its impacts
Week 44 Exam
Week 45-1 Group work presentations I
Week 45-2 Group work presentations II

Materials

Material is provided during the study unit implementation • Literature in Moodle • Lecture slides • Recommendations for online sources (particularly institutions)

Teaching methods

The student understands the connection between economics and politics both in national and global setting. He/she is able to identify current global challenges and understands the role of different global and local institutions. The student understands how global challenges impact individuals, companies and societies. He/she understands global political trends and forces and their connection to business.

Exam schedules

Week 37 – DL Friday September 17th – First Assignment
Week 40 – DL Friday October 8th – Second Assignment
Week 43 – DL Friday October 29th – Third Assignment
Week 44 & 45 – Thursday Nov. 4th & Wednesday Nov. 10th – Group Work presentations
Week 48 – DL Friday December 3rd – Submission Learning Diary

Any evaluated documents that are insufficient or do not match minimum requirements to pass, need to be revised in order to complete the course.

Completion alternatives

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
• Exam (60 %)
• Presentation (40%)
• Assignments (Pass/Fail)


Please note that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations. The utilisation of AI tools (such as for example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The student understands current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals.
He/she understands the role of global and local institutions and their connection to business.

Level 2:
The student understands current global challenges and is able to draw the line to previous development(s) in the history of global political economy and how this interacts with impacts towards societies, businesses and individuals.
He/she understands the role of global and local institutions and the connection to business and global political institutions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The student is able to analyse reasons behind current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals.
He/she is able to analyse impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business and global political institutions, while embedding the theme into either historical or temporary discourses.

Level 4
The student is able to analyse in depth and comprehensively current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals.
He/she is able to analyse impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business and global political institutions, while embedding the theme into multiple historical and temporary discourses.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The student is able to critically evaluate reasons behind current and future global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals.
The student is able to critically evaluate the impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business, while embedding the theme into multiple historical and temporary discourses.

Assessment methods and criteria

Excellent (5):

The student is able to critically evaluate reasons behind current and future global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals. The student is able to critically evaluate the impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business, while embedding the theme into multiple historical and temporary discourses.

Good to Very Good (4):

The student is able to analyse in depth and comprehensive-ly current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals. He/she is able to analyse impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business and global political institutions, while embedding the theme into multiple historical and temporary discourses.

Good (3)

The student is able to analyse reasons behind current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals. He/she is able to analyse impact of global and local institutions and their connection to business and global political institutions, while embedding the theme into either historical or temporary discourses.

Satisfactory (2)

The student understands current global challenges and is able to draw the line to previous development(s) in the history of global political economy and how this interacts with impacts towards societies, businesses and individuals. He/she understands the role of global and local institutions and the connection to business and global political institutions.

Satisfactory (1)

The student understands current global challenges and how they impact societies, business and individuals. He/she understands the role of global and local institutions and their connection to business.

Fail (0):

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Objective

The student knows how to use electronic presentation tools, photo editing tools, spreadsheet and word processing program in different tasks related to learning, working and in projects.
He/she is able to create presentations, workbook and documents.
Student knows how to edit photos and understand the different purposes for photo editing.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence

Content

- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Photoshop

Location and time

Contact lessons in Lapland UAS campus and online lessons in Zoom environment.
The course will start on 21st of September and it will end on 23rd of November.

Materials

Course material will be provided during the course implementation.

• Moodle-materials

• E-books

• Exercises

Teaching methods

Learning process includes lectures, exercises, individual assignments, team tasks and tests.

Employer connections

Similar documents used in business life will be studied.

Content scheduling

• Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Photoshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Information technology:
The student knows how to use different software and he/she is able to create documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Level 2
Information technology:
The student knows how to use different software and he/she is able to create good documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Information technology:
The student knows how to utilize different software and he/she is able to create suitable documents, presentation and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Level 4
Information technology:
The student knows how to efficiently choose and utilize different software for business purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Information technology:
The student knows how to efficiently use different software and is able to use in different situations. The student is able to create creative documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Objective

The student knows how to use electronic presentation tools, photo editing tools, spreadsheet and word processing program in different tasks related to learning, working and in projects.
He/she is able to create presentations, workbook and documents.
Student knows how to edit photos and understand the different purposes for photo editing.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence

Content

- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Photoshop

Location and time

Contact lessons in Lapland UAS campus and online lessons in Zoom environment.
The course will start on 21st of September and it will end on 8th of December.

Materials

Course material will be provided during the course implementation.

• Moodle-materials

• E-books

• Exercises

Teaching methods

Learning process includes lectures, exercises, individual assignments, team tasks and tests.

Employer connections

Similar documents used in business life will be studied.

Content scheduling

• Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Photoshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Information technology:
The student knows how to use different software and he/she is able to create documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Level 2
Information technology:
The student knows how to use different software and he/she is able to create good documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Information technology:
The student knows how to utilize different software and he/she is able to create suitable documents, presentation and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Level 4
Information technology:
The student knows how to efficiently choose and utilize different software for business purposes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Information technology:
The student knows how to efficiently use different software and is able to use in different situations. The student is able to create creative documents, presentations and spreadsheets for business purposes.

Objective

The student is able to utilise possibilities offered by Lapland UAS when planning and implementing his/her studies.
He/she knows various features of the different learning approaches used in Lapland UAS.
He/she is an active learner in different learning environments.
He/she knows how to use services of Lapland UAS and to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to retrieve information as part of his/her learning process and its development.
The student knows cross-cultural concepts and theories and is able to apply them in teamwork. He/she gains the basic skills of working in teams.
The student knows basics of business and basic business terminology.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Ethics Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence, Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence

Content

- Personal skills and competencies regarding to study skills, learning and self-development

- Cross-cultural concepts and theories

-Team work in international teams and groups

- Study skills for international higher education: information acquisition, researching, academic writing, referencing sources

- Rules and regulations of Lapland UAS

- Lapland UAS electronic tools and formats

- Basics of business

- Basic business terminology

Location and time

Fall 2023, weeks 36-49.

Materials

Will be given in the implementation plan / during the implementation.

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

Field trip / business visit and presentation

Exam schedules

Final portfolio's deadline is 8th of December.

Content scheduling

Weeks 36-49.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

Level 1
Study Skills:
The student has basic knowledge about own study field and is able to name main areas of knowledge within own study field.
He/she knows how to use services of Lapland UAS and to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to use Lapland UAS formats according to given instructions and retrieve information.
The student knows cross-cultural concepts and theories.
The student can perform as a member of an international team.
The student can use the common ICT programmes available at Lapland UAS.

Basics of Business:
The student knows the basics of business and business terminology.

Level 2
Study Skills:
The student has basic knowledge about own study field and is able to describe main areas of knowledge within own study field.
He/she is able to use services of Lapland UAS and to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to use fluently Lapland UAS formats according to given instructions and retrieve information relevant to the topic.
The student is able to describe and explain cross-cultural concepts and theories.
The student can perform as a member of an international team and can take responsibility of one’s own actions

Basics of Business:
The student knows the basics of business and business terminology and can describe and give examples of them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Study Skills:
The student has good knowledge about own study field and is able to understand the main areas of knowledge within own study field.
He/she is able to utilize services of Lapland UAS and to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to utilize Lapland UAS formats and retrieve information from several sources.
The student understands cross-cultural concepts and theories.
He/she can perform as an active member of an international team.

Basics of Business:
The student understands the basics of business and business terminology.

Level 4
Study Skills:
The student has a good understanding about own study field.
He/she is able to fluently utilize services of Lapland UAS and to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to utilize Lapland UAS formats and retrieve information from several relevant sources.
The student has a command of cross-cultural concepts and theories.
He/she can perform as an active member of an international team and is able to take responsibility of the team.

Basics of Business:
The student understands the basics of business and business terminology and can describe the meaning of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Study Skills:
The student has excellent knowledge about own study field and is able to foresee its meaning in the context of own career development.
He/she is able to utilize services of Lapland UAS and efficiently to follow its principles and academic regulations.
The student is able to utilize Lapland UAS formats and can evaluate the reliability of sources used.
The student has a holistic understanding of cross-cultural concepts and theories and their meaning in practice.
He/she can perform as an initiative member of an international team.

Basics of Business:
The student has a command of basics of business and business terminology.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

The grade is based on:
-PBL portfolio 100% consisting of 4 essays.
-CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, PBL tutorials mandatory participation.

Plagiarism and use of AI and references:

Notice! Using AI -tools (for example ChatGPT) is forbidden in this study unit since it hinders the learning of the students and achieving the learning goals. Turnitin is able to recognize the use of AI.

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands basic principles of global marketing and knows the global marketing environment and he/she is able to operate in it.
The student is able to deliver marketing strategies for international target groups. He/she understands the meaning of cultures and international networks from a marketing perspective and he/she is able to actively participate in international marketing projects.
The student understands responsible global consumer perspective and he/she understands how it impacts the future of marketing.

Competences: Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence

Content

- Understanding and analysing of global markets

- Planning of international marketing

- Networking skills and leadership in networks

- Cross-cultural knowledge in international marketing

- Global consumer

Materials

Material is provided during the study unit implementation and can be found in Moodle. • Moodle –materials • On-line tutorials

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through individual working, project work, problem- solving processes and group tutoring. It includes group and individual assignments, lectures and knowledge acquisition activities.

Further information

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The basic principles of global marketing:
The student understands the basic principles of international marketing and is able to apply them in simple contexts. He/she understands opportunities and challenges of international markets.

Level 2
The basic principles of global marketing:
The student understands the basic principles of international marketing and is able to apply them in different contexts. He/she understands opportunities and challenges of international markets.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The basic principles of global marketing
The student is able to utilise different marketing methods in international marketing.
He/she is able to analyse opportunities and challenges of international markets.

Level 4
The basic principles of global marketing
The student is able to evaluate and utilise different marketing methods in international marketing.
He/she is able to utilise opportunities and challenges of international markets.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The basic principles of global marketing
The student is able to critically evaluate and utilise different marketing methods in international marketing.
He/she is able to evaluate and utilise opportunities and challenges of international markets

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation. Active group participation is seen as part of the group presentation evaluation. Overall learning process (deadlines and actively attending to classes (bonus points).

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands the basic concepts of economics.
He/she knows the difference between micro and macroeconomics.
The student understands the fundamentals of microeconomics; supply and demand and the connection to market prices.
He/she understand the basic of macroeconomics and knows some of the key macroeconomic indicators.
The student is able to understand the connection between business and economics.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management competence

Content

- Microeconomics
- Supply and demand
- Markets and competition
- Macroeconomics
- National economy
- Inflation
- Labour markets
- Fiscal and Monetary policy
- Economics Growth
- International trade

Location and time

The study unit is going from September to end of November 2023

Materials

Material is provided during the study unit implementation o The Economy from the Corecon. Can be found free online: https://core-econ.org/the-economy/book/text/0-3-contents.html • Moodle –materials

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Exam schedules

The exam will be on November 30th, 2023 in Room A 205 (Jokiväylä campus)

There will be a possibility for a retake exam - Date and Place TBD

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Economics:
The student knows the difference between micro and macroeconomics and is able to identify key macroeconomic indicators.

The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe cause-and effect relations in economy.

He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and the connection between business and economics.

Level 2
Economics:
The student understand the differences between micro and macroeconomics and understand the use of key macroeconomic indicators.

The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe and give examples of cause- and effect relations in economy.

He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and is able to create and describe connection between business and economics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Economics:
The student knows how to analyse cause and effect situations in relation to economics.

He/she is able to compile, and study reports related to national economy.

He/she is able to justify why economical changes are relevant to business.

Level 4
Economics:
The student knows how to analyse, describe cause and effect situations in relation to economics.

He/she is able to analyse reports related to national economy.

He/she is able to utilize and justify why economical changes are relevant in business and foresee some business opportunities based on the current economic situation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Economics:
The student is able to analyse the current national and global economic situation.

He/she is able to use both micro and macroeconomic information to create analysis of the current business environment.

He/ she has excellent understanding of the connection between business and economics.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
• Exam 40 % (0/1-5)
• Presentations 60 % (0/1-5)

Assignments (pass/fail)

All assignments must be done according to instructions in order to pass the study unit (including the in-class assignments).

Plagiarism, AI tools and use of references:

Please note that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations. The utilisation of AI tools (such as for example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1:

The student knows the difference between micro and macroeconomics and is able to identify key macroeconomic indicators.
The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe cause-and effect relations in economy.
He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and the connection between business and economics.

Grade 2:

The student understand the differences between micro and macroeconomics and understand the use of key macroeconomic indicators.
The student understands the circular flow of economy and is able to describe and give examples of cause- and effect relations in economy.
He/she understands the main terms, indicators of economics and is able to create and describe connection between business and economics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3:

The student knows how to analyse cause and effect situations in relation to economics.
He/she is able to compile, and study reports related to national economy.
He/she is able to justify why economical changes are relevant to business.

Grade 4:

The student knows how to analyse, describe cause and effect situations in relation to economics.
He/she is able to analyse reports related to national economy.
He/she is able to utilize and justify why economical changes are relevant in business and foresee some business opportunities based on the current economic situation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5:

The student is able to analyse the current national and global economic situation. He/she is able to use both micro and macroeconomic
information to create analysis of the current business environment. He/ she has excellent understanding of the connection between business
and economics.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows the legal environment of a company.
The student knows the basics of contract and corporate law and their meaning and role in business.
He/she can retrieve and apply legal information.
He/she recognises main legal factors and challenges in business in the field of contract and corporate law.

Comptences: Law and Risk Management Competence

Content

Basics of contract law:
- an overview of Finnish legislation and the courts of justice
- law of the person
- the meaning and contents of contract
- different types of contracts
- sale of goods
- consumer protection
- the main principles of compensation for damage

Basics of corporate law:
- freedom of trade
- establishing a company
- company forms and their special features

Searching and applying judicial knowledge into practice in the field of contract and corporate law.

Location and time

Spring 2024. Weeks 4-11.

Materials

Learning material for the exam:

1) Access to Finnish law, Aapo Surakka, 2011: pages 15-74, 87-107, 129-161,171-176, 221-248, 264-267 ( or pages 9-72, 84-105, 126-165, 205-225, 240-249 of the same book from year 2005).

E-book available. 2) Lessons (powerpoints) / notes / Moodle -material

Teaching methods

Learning process includes lectures, teamwork, problem solving, case studies, exam, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

Case assignments based on real life / businesses.
Link to the Arctic Valley business simulation project.

Exam schedules

Exam on week 11..

International connections

A link to the Arctic Valley business simulation game and co-operation with the Finnish students' learning companies.

Content scheduling

A more detailed schedule/ programme is given in the implementation plan

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Business Law:
The student knows the basics of contract and corporate law.
He/she can retrieve and apply legal information in simple cases as well as recognize the meaning of legal factors and main legal challenges in business in the field of contract and corporate law.

Level 2
Business Law:
The student can explain the basic knowledge of contract and corporate law and give examples of them.
He/she is able to find and use this legal information with assistance but cannot fully apply it.
He/she can give examples/describe legal challenges in business in the field of contract and corporate law.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Business Law:
The student understands the basics of contract and corporate law.
He/she can retrieve and apply relevant legal information by leaning on the study material/given instructions.
The student has an understanding of legal factors and main legal challenges in business.

Level 4
Business Law:
The student has good knowledge and understanding of the basics of contract and corporate law.
The student is able to take legal factors into account when making decisions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Business Law:
The student has a command of the basics of contract and corporate law.
He/she can efficiently retrieve and apply legal information in business problem solving and justify the decisions.
The student can foresee legal challenges in business in the field of contract and corporate law.

Assessment methods and criteria

• All parts have to be completed and approved

Contract and corporate law part:
1) Law Case assignment done in (Arctic Valley) groups 30%:
2) Exam done in small groups (1-3 persons) 70%

• Self and peer evaluation

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also the use of AI is forbidden.
Notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://lucit.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/Julkisettiedostot/EdvAFuuWrDlEh_Z1iJu9GHwBytPxz2Q1dQ1cJfWmV96LiQ?rtime=KFm7ouny2kg
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows the principles of marketing and understands the modern marketing thinking.
He / she knows the tasks of marketing in a company, target group thinking and factors influencing consumer behaviour. The student understands the role of marketing as a success factor of a company and can make justified choices of marketing tools in different business situations in a company.
The student understands the marketing mix and understands responsible marketing practices.

Competences: Marketing and Sales Competence

Content

- Marketing thinking

- Segmentation

- Company´s external and internal operation environment

- Marketing mix

- Marketing tools

- Responsible marketing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Principles of marketing:
The student knows the principles of marketing and the tasks of marketing in a company.
With assistance he/she is able to find reasonable marketing tools suited for business situations.
The student understands the role of marketing as a success factor for business.

Level 2
Principles of marketing:
The student can explain the principles of marketing and the tasks of marketing in a company.
With minimum assistance he/she is able to find reasonable marketing tools suited for business situations.
The student understands the marketing tools.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Principles of marketing:
The student understands the principles of marketing and the tasks of marketing in a company.
He/she is able to find suitable marketing tools for business situations.
He/she can evaluate the chosen marketing tools.

Level 4
Principles of marketing:
The student has a good understanding of the principles of marketing and the tasks of marketing in a company.
He/she is has a good command of the marketing tools for business situations.
He/she can evaluate the chosen marketing tools.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Principles of marketing:
The student has a command of and can apply the principles of marketing and the tasks of marketing in a company.
He/she can create a successful marketing mix for the business situations at hand.
He/she can critically evaluate the chosen marketing tools.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to self-reflect his/her own role in an organisation and he/she understands individual and group behaviour in organisations.
The student understands the basic principles of motivation and team dynamics.
He/she is able to communicate effectively in team setting and lead teams.

Competences: Operating in a workplace Competence

Content

- Self in work setting
- Communications in an organisation
- Motivation
- Team and group dynamics
- Creating value from diversity
- Leadership theories
- Organisational design and development

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, presentations, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student knows basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands basic principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Level 2
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has satisfactory knowledge and can explain basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands and can with assistance analyse the principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams.
He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Level 4
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has a good command of organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to critically assess his/her own behaviour at work, multiple levels of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams successfully and analyse reasons that can have positive or negative impact on people leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to self-reflect his/her own role in an organisation and he/she understands individual and group behaviour in organisations.
The student understands the basic principles of motivation and team dynamics.
He/she is able to communicate effectively in team setting and lead teams.

Competences: Operating in a workplace Competence

Content

- Self in work setting
- Communications in an organisation
- Motivation
- Team and group dynamics
- Creating value from diversity
- Leadership theories
- Organisational design and development

Location and time

Teaching is carried out at the Rovaniemi campus Spring semester 2024 weeks 3-8.
No distance learning possibility.

Materials

Lecture materials, articles and exercises

Teaching methods

Organised lectures
Independent knowledge acquisition activities
Individual Assignments
Group Assignments
Demonstration of competence by an exam / a report(s)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student knows basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands basic principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Level 2
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has satisfactory knowledge and can explain basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands and can with assistance analyse the principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams.
He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Level 4
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has a good command of organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to critically assess his/her own behaviour at work, multiple levels of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams successfully and analyse reasons that can have positive or negative impact on people leadership.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assignments are introduced at the beginning of the course. Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation. All assignments must be done and passed to complete the study unit.

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitit) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.


Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Level 1
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student knows basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands basic principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Level 2
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has satisfactory knowledge and can explain basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student understands and can with assistance analyse the principles of self-reflection at work, motivation and working in teams.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Level 3
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams.
He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Level 4
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student understands organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to analyse his/her own behaviour at work, different ways of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams and have basic understanding of principles of team leadership.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Basic organisational behaviour and leadership theories:
The student has a good command of organisational behaviour and leadership theories.
The student is able to critically assess his/her own behaviour at work, multiple levels of motivation and working in teams. He/she is able to lead teams successfully and analyse reasons that can have positive or negative impact on people leadership.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

Student is able to apply the acquired knowledge into practice in the practical training.
The student has developed his/her professional business skills, depending on the specific functions and tasks performed during the training.
She/he can foresee the career opportunities and needed skills for the future after the practical training.
Student is able to evaluate her/his strengths and weaknesses related to his/her professional business skills.
She/he is able to describe and evaluate the meaning of the given tasks and the knowledge required.
Student is able to plan, evaluate and develop the tasks and the knowledge gained in collaboration with colleagues and supervisor.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence

Content

PROCESS
Before training
Enrolment to the training
ISP-discussion (tutor teacher)
Training info (responsible lecturer of practical training)
Training plan (workbook 1 - 4)
Training plan acceptance (responsible lecturer of practical training)
Practical training outside Finland- you contact to the international coordinator- Erasmus Learning Agreement for Traineeships (all students who will go to abroad)
-> After your Learning Agreement has accepted, you make SOLEMOVE (the international coordinator informs you).
OR
Practical training in Finland- you make a practical training contract
When you start your practical training
- you check with your mentor in the practical training placement the assessment of working skills (5 - 6 evaluation areas) and their competence levels
- During the practical training
- you ask for feedback from your mentor about your learning and competences
- you write workbook
- you agree with your mentor the evaluation meeting before in the end of the practical training
- you prepare the poster (video, PowerPoint presentation, Pretz or some else)
Near the end of the practical training
- before the meeting you make self-assessment of your working skills and ask also to ask for peer-review/mentor's assessment
- you have a meeting with your mentor - you compare and evaluate yourself-assessment and mentor's assessment of working life skills
- both of you evaluate how your competences have developed and what would be good to develop in the future - you receive feedback
- you document a summary of this meeting to your workbook

At the end of the training
- you ask the mentor give to you certificate of internship (or the transcript of work) - with the list of the practical training tasks
- you complete your workbook and the poster. You upload to Moodle within a week after your practical training has ended.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail:

The student is unable to meet the requirements of Basic Training. He/she is unable to perform the duties and tasks of the training place and does not complete the assignments given beforehand. The student does not make or return the required training documents according to the instructions.

Pass:
The student is able to meet the requirements of the Basic Training. He/she is able to perform the duties and tasks of the training place and completes the assignments given beforehand. The student returns a practical training report and a work certificate.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

Student is able to apply the acquired knowledge into practice in the practical training.
The student has developed his/her professional business skills, depending on the specific functions and tasks performed during the training.
She/he can foresee the career opportunities and needed skills for the future after the practical training.
Student is able to evaluate her/his strengths and weaknesses related to his/her professional business skills.
She/he is able to describe and evaluate the meaning of the given tasks and the knowledge required.
Student is able to plan, evaluate and develop the tasks and the knowledge gained in collaboration with colleagues and supervisor.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence

Content

PROCESS
Before training
Enrolment to the training
ISP-discussion (tutor teacher)
Training info (responsible lecturer of practical training)
Training plan (workbook 1 - 4)
Training plan acceptance (responsible lecturer of practical training)
Practical training outside Finland- you contact to the international coordinator- Erasmus Learning Agreement for Traineeships (all students who will go to abroad)
-> After your Learning Agreement has accepted, you make SOLEMOVE (the international coordinator informs you).
OR
Practical training in Finland- you make a practical training contract
When you start your practical training
- you check with your mentor in the practical training placement the assessment of working skills (5 - 6 evaluation areas) and their competence levels
During the practical training
- you ask for feedback from your mentor about your learning and competences
- you write workbook
- you agree with your mentor the evaluation meeting before in the end of the practical training
- you prepare the poster (video, PowerPoint presentation, Pretz or some else)
Near the end of the practical training
- before the meeting you make self-assessment of your working skills and ask also to ask for peer-review/mentor's assessment
- you have a meeting with your mentor - you compare and evaluate yourself-assessment and mentor's assessment of working life skills
- both of you evaluate how your competences have developed and what would be good to develop in the future - you receive feedback
- you document a summary of this meeting to your workbook

At the end of the training
- you ask the mentor give to you certificate of internship (or the transcript of work) - with the list of the practical training tasks
- you complete your workbook and the poster. You upload to Moodle within a week after your practical training has ended.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail:
The student is unable to meet the requirements of Advanced Training. He/she is unable to perform the duties and tasks of the training place and does not complete the assignments given beforehand. The student does not make or return the required training documents according to the instructions.

Pass:
The student is able to meet the requirements of Advanced Training. He/she is able to perform the duties and tasks of the training place and completes the assignments given beforehand. The student returns a practical training report and a work certificate.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student has an overall understanding of risks, risk management and corporate security and their meaning in business. He/she recognises internal, external and international risks.
The student is able to identify and assess risks and is able to apply risk management tools.
The student recognises risk management as a crucial part of business management.
He/she knows regulations and ethical principles governing the safety of business and risk management.

Competences: Law and Risk Management Competence

Content

- risk management

- corporate security

- different types of risks

- risk assessment

- risk management plan

- risk management tools

- risk management regulation

Materials

Materials provided during study unit. 

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent study, group assignment.

Employer connections

Group assignment is done for a real company.

Exam schedules

Exam in April.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Risk Management:
The student recognises the basic terms and concepts of risks and risk management and corporate security and is able to identify business risks and risk management tools.
He/she recognises risk management as a crucial part of business management.
He/she knows some regulations governing risk management and corporate safety.

Level 2
Risk Management:
The student understands independently terms and concepts of risks and risk management and corporate security and knows business risks and risk management tools.
The student can use some of tools in basic level.
Under her/his guidance he/she understands guided management as a crucial part of business management.
He/she knows regulations governing risk management and corporate safety

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Risk Management:
The student is able to make a risk assessment and choose risk management tools and use them accordingly.
He/she understands risk management as a crucial part of business management.
He/she understands risk management and corporate security terms and regulation.

Level 4
Risk Management:
The student is able to make a risk assessment and risk management plan and assess them.
He/she understands well risk management as a crucial part of business management.
He/she understands risk management and corporate security terms and regulation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Risk Management:
The student is able to make a risk assessment and risk management plan and assess them critically.
The student has a command of the risk management and corporate security terms and regulation.
He/she understands risk management as a success factor in business ensuring a company’s operations.

Assessment methods and criteria

All assignments must be completed in accordance with the evaluation criteria given during the study unit. Assessment K5 - T1, Fail.

Evaluation:
-50% group assignment
-50% individual exam

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. All text passages done with AI must be clearly marked and referenced.

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

He/she is able to use work and field related language in Swedish (Finnish students).
He/she is able to understand the importance of language and communication skills as part of his/her profession.
He/she is able to tell about his/her background, studies and work in Swedish and is capable of managing in work and business field related everyday situations.
The student knows the Nordic operating environment. He/she obtains oral and written skills of Swedish required in the Act on the Knowledge of Languages Required of Personnel in Public Bodies (424/2003, A352/2003, 8§).

Competences: Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence

Content

-Communication in everyday situations
-Pronunciation
-Vocabulary, grammatical structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
He/she is able to use basic language and intercultural skills in simple situations.

Level 2
He/she is able to use basic language and intercultural skills in very simple related situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
He/she is able to use basic language and intercultural skills in simple work related situations.

Level 4
He/she is able to use language and intercultural skills in normal work related situation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
He/she is able to use language and intercultural skills in work related situations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands the basic principles of social entrepreneurship and he/she understands the role of social entrepreneurs as solving global and local challenges. The student is able to identify challenges and come up with solutions to them. He/she is able to develop, write, and present a social project proposal and business plan.

The student knows different forms of entrepreneurship and types of entrepreneurs. He/she knows what it takes to be an entrepreneur and is able to analyse personal readiness to become an entrepreneur. The student recognizes entrepreneurship as a career option. The student knows the importance of social, ecological and economic factors whilst developing his/her business idea.

Competences: Proactive Development Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence, Law and Risk Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Theories of social entrepreneurship

- Role of social entrepreneurship in solving global/local challenges

- Forms of entrepreneurship

- Types of entrepreneurs

- Entrepreneur requirements and traits

- Business planning from a social entrepreneurship perspective

- Business plan

- Business plan calculations: Tools for profitable business for entrepreneurs
- Profitability planning and Pricing

- Cost allocation

- Budgeting

- Cash flow

- Business as solution to solving world´s pressing problems

- Sales pitch

- Business case portfolio (business card, price list, landing page, logo, business name ect.)

Location and time

Fall 2023. Weeks 36-49.

Materials

The learning material is given during the implementation.

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes lectures, teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

The ideas developed are based on real life needs/problems.

Exam schedules

Social entrepreneurship quiz on week 37 15.9
Accounting exam on the 8th of December from 9 -11.30
Business plan, business model canvas and business portfolio DL 6.12

Content scheduling

The study unit proceeds according to a weekly plan which is found in the implementation plan.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Social Entrepreneurship:
The student understands the basic principles of social entrepreneurship and the role of social entrepreneurs as solving global and local challenges. He/she is able to identify current challenges and come up with solutions to them.

The student is able to develop, write and present a project proposal and business plan according to given instructions.
He/she is able to do basic profitability planning, budgeting and calculations for a small company according to the given instructions. The student is able to measure company's financial performance.

The student knows different forms of entrepreneurship and types of entrepreneurs.

He/she is able to list common traits of entrepreneurs and is able to analyse his/her readiness to become an entrepreneur. The student recognizes entrepreneurship as a career option. The student knows the importance of social, ecological and economic factors whilst developing his/her business idea.

Level 2
Social Entrepreneurship:
The student understands the concept of social entrepreneurship and is able to apply it in solving global and local challenges.

He/she is able to identify current challenges and come up with solutions to them.

The student is able to develop, write and present a project proposal and business plan and make suitable choices/decisions in business planning.

He/she is able to do basic profitability planning, budgeting and calculations for a company according to the given information. The student is able to measure and do some analysis of company’s financial performance.

The student can describe different forms of entrepreneurship and types of entrepreneurs.

He/she is able to identify and describe his/ her own entrepreneurial traits and is able to analyse them in his/her own readiness to become an entrepreneur.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Social Entrepreneurship:
The student understands the essentials of social entrepreneurship and is able to utilise social entrepreneurship as solving global and local challenges. He/she is able to identify current challenges and come up with solution to them.

The student is able to develop, write and present a project proposal and business plan and justify them.

He/she is able to do basic profitability planning, budgeting and calculations based on detailed information. The student is able to measure and analyse company's financial performance.

The student understands different forms of entrepreneurship and types of entrepreneurs and their meaning in entrepreneurship career planning.

He/she is able to identify what personal abilities and professional skills one needs to develop.

Level 4
Social Entrepreneurship:
The student has a command of social entrepreneurship and is able to utilise social entrepreneurship as solving global and local challenges. He/she is able to describe current challenges and come up with justified solutions to them.

The student is able to develop, write and present a project proposal and business plan and both justify and evaluate them.

He/she is able to do profitability planning, budgeting and calculations based on detailed and appropriate information. The student is able to measure and analyse company’s financial performance and utilise the results and make conclusions when planning for business.

The student recognises suitable forms of entrepreneurship and suitable types of entrepreneurs in his/her entrepreneurship career planning.

The student is able to recognise his/her strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur and is able to take them into account in business planning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Social Entrepreneurship:
The student is able to identify challenges and come up with innovative solutions to them.
The student is able to develop, write and present a project proposal and business plan and critically evaluate them and the viability of the business idea.
He/she is able to do realistic calculations for profitability planning and budgeting. The student is able to measure and critically analyse company's financial performance.
The student recognises his/her strengths and weaknesses and is able to utilise the strengths in business planning.
The student is able to utilise the strengths in planning a successful entrepreneurship path with a strong understanding of social entrepreneurship elements.

Assessment methods and criteria

Business plan 55 % (1-4 persons in a group)

Accounting exam (individual) 45%

Social Entrepreneurship quiz pass/fail

Business portfolio pass/fail

Business model canvas pass/fail

Sales pitch pass/fail

Notice! Using AI -tools (for example ChatGPT) is forbidden in this study unit since it hinders the learning of the students and achieving the learning goals. Turnitin is able to recognize the use of AI.

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands principles of social impact assessment and management theories.
He/she understand the key issues behind societal and human rights due diligence.
The student understands the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges.

Competences: Ethics Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Assessing Social Impact

- Managing Social Impact

- Societal Due Diligence

- Human Rights Due Diligence

- Role of business in meeting and answering global and local challenges

- Real life case studies

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Social Impact Management:
The student understands the principles of social impact management theories.
He/she understands what due diligence means in societal and human rights issues.
The student understands the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges.

Level 2
Social Impact Management:
The student has rising understanding of the principles of social impact management theories.
He/she knows what due diligence means in societal and human rights issues.
The student is able to list the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges while understanding the importance of the matter.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Social Impact Management:
The student is able to analyse main principles of social impact management theories.
He/she is able to analyse due diligence in societal and human rights issues.
The student is able to do basic analysis the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges.

Level 4
Social Impact Management:
The student is able to analyse principles of social impact management theories.
He/she is able to analyse due diligence in societal and human rights issues.
The student is able to analyse in detail of the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Social Impact Management:
The student is able to critically evaluate and utilise social impact management theories.
He/she is able to evaluate and utilise due diligence in societal human rights issues in wide variety of cases.
The student is able to critically evaluate the role of companies in addressing global and local challenges.
He/she is able to come up with feasible suggestions and strategies for companies to improve their social impact management.

Objective

The students understand the holistic approach to company’s strategic management.
He/she understands strategic planning as an organisational management activity that is used to set priorities, goals and vision for the company.
The student is able to apply them in practice. He/she knows how to plan the strategy and is able to apply various tools for strategic planning.
The student is able to perform internal and external environmental scanning for creating a strategy plan.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence, Law and Risk Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- basic goals, different roles and phases and tools of strategic planning processes as part of strategic management business process

- the role of foresight, total quality management and corporate social responsibility in the strategic planning and related development and assessment tools

- Business Model Canvas (BMC) and Balanced Score Card (BSC) as strategic tools

- strategic planning, its goals and functions

- implementation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Organisation’s strategic management:
The student knows strategic planning as an organisational management activity and has a holistic approach to it.
He/she knows how to plan the strategy and is able to apply tools for strategic planning.
The student is able to make an analysis of organisation’s internal and external environment for creating a strategy plan according to given instructions.
He/she understands the meaning of organisation’s environmental analysis in strategy planning.

Level 2
Organisation’s strategic management:
The student knows and is able to describe strategic planning as an organisational management activity.
He/she knows how to plan the strategy and is able to apply various tools for strategic planning.
The student is able to make an analysis of organisation’s internal and external environment for creating a strategy plan and make conclusions of the analysis.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Organisation’s strategic management:
The student has an understanding of strategic planning as an organisational management activity.
He/she has an understanding of how to plan the strategy and is able to apply suitable tools for strategic planning.
The student is able to make an analysis of organisation’s internal and external environment for creating a strategy plan and take into account the results of the analysis.

Level 4
Organisation’s strategic management:
The student is able to use strategic management theories to provide advanced explanation of the strategic planning as an organisational management activity.
He/she has a good understanding of the strategy planning and is able to justify the use of chosen tools for strategic planning.
The student is able to make an analysis of organisation’s internal and external environment for strategy planning and utilise the results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Organisation’s strategic management:
The student has an understanding of the meaning of strategic planning in an organisation.
He/she has a command of strategy planning and is able to evaluate the result of the strategic planning.
The student is able to make an analysis of organisation’s internal and external environment for strategy planning and analyse the results.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows different stages and objectives of sales process. He/she understands the role of sales in successful business.
He/she knows and understands the essential strategic management theories and the role of technology and research in sales.
The student understands principles of Customer Relationship Management and sales forecasting and evaluation.

Competences: Marketing and Sales Competence

Content

- Stages and objectives of sales process

- Strategic Sales Management theories

- Role of technology and research in sales

- Customer Relationship Management

- Sales forecasting

- Sales evaluation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Stages and objectives of sales process:
The student is aware of different stages and objectives of sales process.
The student acknowledges the role of sales in successful business.
He/she knows and acknowledges the essential strategic sales management theories and the role of technology and research in sales.
The student acknowledges the principles of Customer Relationship Management and he/she acknowledges how the importance of sales forecasting and evaluation.

Level 2
Stages and objectives of sales process:
The student knows different stages and objectives of sales process and is able to apply them.
The student understands the role of sales in successful business. He/she knows and understands the essential strategic sales management theories and the role of technology and research in sales.
The student understands the principles of Customer Relationship Management and he/she understands how the importance of sales forecasting and evaluation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Stages and objectives of sales process:
The student understands and is able to analyse different stages and objectives of sales process.
He/she is able to analyse how sales impacts successful business.
He/she is able to analyse and utilise the essential strategic sales management theories and utilise technology and research in sales.
The student is able to analyse and utilise Customer Relationship Management and sales forecasting and evaluation.

Level 4
Stages and objectives of sales process:
The student understands and is able to determine different stages and objectives of sales process.
He/she is able to analyse and determine how sales impacts successful business.
He/she is able to analyse and utilise the essential strategic sales management theories and utilise technology and research in sales needed to develop sales strategies.
The student is able to analyse and utilise Customer Relationship Management and sales forecasting and evaluation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Stages and objectives of sales process:
The student is able to critically evaluate different stages and objectives of sales process.
The student is able to critically evaluate how sales impact successful business and how to potentially improve sales functions.
He/she is able to evaluate and effectively utilise strategic sales management theories and technology and research in sales. The student is able to evaluate and utilise Customer Relationship Management and sales forecasting and evaluation.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands the basic concepts of financial management and knows the legislation related to financial management.
They know the basic of bookkeeping and financial statement.
Student understand the concept of value-added tax and is familiar with value-added tax and corporate taxation.
Student knows how to do bookkeeping with electronic financial management system.
Student understands the basic concept of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for small business.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence

Content

- Accounting legislation
- Bookkeeping
- Corporate taxation and VAT
- CVP and pricing

Location and time

Spring semester 2024 from week 3 to 13

Materials

Book: Business Accounting and Finance by Catherine Gowthorpe 5th edition and

Lecture materials and exercises

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized lectures, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Exam schedules

First exams for the two topics are given below. Both exam can be redone at a later date.

1) Cost Accounting exam 8.2.2024 and Financial Accounting exam 21.3.2024
2) end of April 2024 (can change)
3) end of May 2024 ( can change)

Completion alternatives

There are no other ways to complete the study unit.

Content scheduling

• CVP and pricing
• Accounting legislation
• Bookkeeping
• Corporate taxation and VAT
* Financial Statement Analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Financial management:
The student knows the basics of bookkeeping and financial statements.
The student understands the concept of value-added tax and is familiar with value-added tax and corporate taxation.
He/she understands the basic concept of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for SMEs.

Level 2
Financial management:
The student knows how to apply bookkeeping and compile financial statements.
The student is able to use value-added tax and understands the taxation procedures related to value-added tax and corporate taxation.
He/she is able to use the basic concept of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for SMEs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Financial management:
The student understands the role of financial management in business.
He/she knows basics of accounting and can apply them to small business.
The student knows how to apply cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for SMEs

Level 4
Financial management:
The student has a good knowledge of financial management.
The student is able to apply accounting process to SMEs with assistance.
The student is able to calculate a company’s financial and operational performance.
He/she knows the role of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing in company’s financial performance.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Financial management:
The student has an excellent knowledge of financial management.
The student is able to apply accounting process to SMEs independently.
The student is able to evaluate a company’s financial and operational performance.
He/she understands the role of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing in company’s financial performance.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
• Exam 80 % (0/1-5)
- Exam 1 30p topic Cost Accounting (Individual)
- Exam 2 50p topic Financial Accounting ( Individual)
• Case 1: 15 % Interpreting financial statement (0/1-5)
• Case 2: 5 % Taxation Quiz (individual) pass/fail
• Bookkeeping software assignment (individual) pass/fail
• Starting level exam pass/fail (Individual)

All assignments are done individually.
Also, assignments must be done and passed to complete the study unit.

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitit) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.


Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Financial management:
The student knows the basic of bookkeeping and financial statements. The student understands the concept of value-added tax and is familiar with value-added tax and corporate taxation. He/she understands the basic concept of cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for SMEs.

The student has an excellent knowledge of financial management. The student is able to apply accounting process to SMEs independently. The student is able to evaluate a company’s financial and operational performance. He/she understands cost-volume profit analysis and pricing in company’s financial performance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Financial management:
The student understands the role of financial management in business. He/she knows basics of accounting and can apply them to small business. The student knows how to ably cost-volume profit analysis and pricing for SMEs.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Financial management:
The student has an excellent knowledge of financial management. The student is able to apply accounting process to SMEs independently. The student is able to evaluate a company’s financial and operational performance. He/she understands cost-volume profit analysis and pricing in company’s financial performance.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows the main content of the sector’s essential labour legislation and collective agreements and can apply them.
The student knows the basics of protection of privacy at a work place.
Student is familiar with the payroll and understand the main principles of payroll.
The student knows the connection between payroll and relevant legislations.
He/she is able to make basic payroll calculations.

Competences: Operating in a workplace Competence, Law and Risk Management Competence

Content

- main principles of employment and labour law

- legal factors in recruiting

- legal factors in employment relationship

- termination of employment contract

- protection of privacy at a workplace (GDPR)

- payroll

Location and time

Fall 2023.

Materials

Will be given in the beginning of the study unit.

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes lectures, teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

Study unit assignments are based on working life real situations and examples.
Work life visitors in class.

Exam schedules

Employment and labour law case presentations on week 40
Employment and labour law exam on week 40
Payroll exam on week 41

Content scheduling

Weeks 36-41

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The principles of essential labour legislation:
The student can list main duties and rights of an employer and employee.
He/she can solve simple employment and labour law cases.
The student knows the connection between payroll and relevant legislations.
He/she is able to make basic payroll calculations.

Level 2
The principles of essential labour legislation:
The student knows main duties and rights of an employer and employee.
The student understands the connection between payroll and relevant legislations.
He/she is able calculate payroll related calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The principles of essential labour legislation:
The student is able to demonstrate by using examples the main duties and rights of an employer and employee.
He/she can solve cases by leaning to the given instructions and material.
The student is able to take care of company’s payroll and knows the relevant legal obligations.

Level 4
The principles of essential labour legislation:
Student has good knowledge of employment and labour law.
He/she is able to give correct conclusions and justifications when applying the legislation in most cases.
The student has the knowledge and skills to take care of company’s payroll related specific situations and knowledge of the legal obligations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The principles of essential labour legislation:
The student understands the meaning of legal factors in the field of employment and labour law in an organisation.
He/she can foresee and solve employment and labour law related problems by justifying the decisions with relevant legislation.
The student is able to apply relevant legislation and collective agreements in different payroll situations.
He/she understands the relevance of payroll in a company.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
A more detailed assessment plan is given in the implementation plan.

Employment and Labour Law 60%

Cases 40% of law

Individual exam 20% of law

Payroll 40%

Pair work assignment 10% of payroll (Fail/1-5)

Independent exam 30% of payroll (fail/1-5)

• Mandatory participation in the worklife info 13.10 at 14


Notice! Using AI -tools (for example ChatGPT) is forbidden in this study unit since it hinders the learning of the students and achieving the learning goals. Turnitin is able to recognize the use of AI.

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Objective

The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management.
He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics.
He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured.
The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Processes and goals of logistics

- Supply chain management

- Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct

- Measuring sustainability in supply chains

- Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)

- Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)

- Material management, transport management, outsourcing

- Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)

- Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Location and time

Until further notice, we intend to have the course on campus and not online. Learning materials and schedule are accessible as usual in Moodle and Peppi.

Programme
Sustainable Logistics 2024


26.03.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture
Introduction to the study unit
Assignment instructions


02.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A206
Adrian Braun
Lecture


08.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A309
Adrian Braun
Lecture

09.04.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture

18.04.2024
13.00 - 16.00
Eric Raunio
Adrian Braun
Excursion: Visiting Metsähallitus – Finnish Forest Administration in Pilke House
Guest Lecture: Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus)



22.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture


29.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A309




Adrian Braun
Lecture
03.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142


Adrian Braun
Presentations Session I
(40% of your grade)

07.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A318
Adrian Braun
Presentations Session II
(40% of your grade)


13.05.2023
09.00 - 11.30
A205
Adrian Braun Exam
(60% of your grade/ previous sessions could be used to discuss clarifying issues regarding the exam)

Materials

Moodle –materials o Journal Articles o Web-Links or Reports (Corporate, Governmental)

Teaching methods

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

Moodle-exam 60%
Group work presentations 40%
Additional Assignments (Pass-Fail)


The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management. He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics. He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured. The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

• Processes and goals of logistics
• Supply chain management
• Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct
• Measuring sustainability in supply chains
• Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)
• Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)
• Material management, transport management, outsourcing
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)
Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Employer connections

Excursion to Finnish Forest Administration on April 18th 2024 in the afternoon. Guest Lecture provided in Pilke House in Rovaniemi by Forestry Expert Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus). Practicial insights of supply chains and logistics around the Finnish forestry sector.

Exam schedules

• Exam will be at the campus, in the classroom A205!
• Date: May 13, 2024 – 09:00 - 11:30!
• 60 % of the grade!
• Partly multiple choice items!
• Partly in essays formats! Please take the instructions into account!
– Unless not precisely stated, do not answer in bullet points, please use complete sentences!

Further information

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.
Please download the essay template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines
https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Programme Regulations.

The utilisation of AI tools (such as for example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Level 2
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student is able to explain the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands extensively sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Level 4
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has good knowledge of basic principles of logistics.
He/she can evaluate justifying how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has a command of the principles of logistics.
He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Assessment methods and criteria

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used.

Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.

Please download the essay template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines

https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Programme Regulations.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Grade 2: The student explains the basic principles of logistics and he/she interprets sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Grade 4: The student has good understanding of basic principles in logistics.
He/she is able to distinguish how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has full command of the principles of logistics. He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands the main principles of financing. He/she knows the connection between risk and return.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and the cost of capital.
The student is familiar with the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
The student knows how to make investment calculations and understands the meaning of time value of money.
He/ she knows the role of financial analysis in investing and finance.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Corporate financing

- Financial markets

- Time value of money

- Investing theories

- Investment calculations

- Sustainability in investing

Location and time

From September 8th until the 9th of December 2023

Materials

- Mayo, H.B, 2019. Investments: An Introduction, Thirteenth Editon. - Brechner & Bergeman, Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers)

Teaching methods

Lectures, teamwork, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Exam schedules

Study unit's exam is on the 5th of December 2023.
Retake exams are in Spring 2024.
All assignments must be submitted by the 8th of December 2023 in order to get your grade in 2023.

Completion alternatives

None

Content scheduling

Week 36 Start of the study unit and giving the portfolio assignment.

Week 43 Basics of investing and Investment theories and investors.

Week 44 Behavioral finance. Business Mathematics: Percentage and equations

Week 45 Simple interest, Compound Interest, Annuities, Time value of Money

Week 46 Sustainability and responsibility in investing.
Cost of Capital, Net Present Value, The Internal Rate of Return

Week 47 Rules and Regulations of Investing, Risk and Return, Financial Ratios related to Investing. Taxation and Currency exchange

Week 48 Presentations of the Portfolio on the 27th of November and Business Mathematics recap for exam.

Week 49 Exam 5.12.2023 from 12.30 - 15.00

...
Please notice that this is a preliminary plan.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the main principles of financing and is able to perform basic calculations for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and knows the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing.
He/she knows the meaning of sustainable investing.

Level 2
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands and is able to utilize the principles of financing. The student is able to calculate for financing and investing.
He/she understands company’s basic capital structure and understands the connection between risk and return.
The student knows the principles, terms and legislation governing investing,
He/she understands the impact of sustainability for investing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands the principles of financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations.
He/she understands company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
The student is able to apply his/her knowledge of sustainability and investing for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals

Level 4
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student understands financing and is able to make financing and investing calculations with some analyse.
He/she has a good understanding of company’s capital structure and is able to utilise financial analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
the main principles of financing and investing:
The student demonstrates a deep knowledge of investing and finance and is able to make alternative calculations and analysis for decision-making purposes.
He/she is able to give reasoned recommendations for choosing the suitable investment opportunities for companies and or individuals.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
A more detailed assessment plan is given in the implementation plan.

Individual Exam 55% (0/1 -5)

Individual Investment Portfolio 25% (0/1 -5)

Individual assignment package (pass/fail)

Group assignment 20 % (0/1 -5)

Study unit's exam is on the 5th of December 2023.
Retake exams are in Spring 2024.

All assignments must be submitted by the 8th of December 2023 in order to get your grade in 2023.

Notice! Using AI -tools (for example ChatGPT) is forbidden in this study unit since it hinders the learning of the students and achieving the learning goals. Turnitin is able to recognize the use of AI.

Plagiarism and use of references:
Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student understands basic ethical principles and he/she is able to explain their own ethical background and how their own actions impact their everyday lives.
He/she understands sustainability and main reasons how it impacts people and business in global and local level. He/she is able to provide examples of how social, economic, and ecological ecosystems interact and influence each other.

Competences: Ethics Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Introduction to ethics
- Business ethics in global and local setting
- Sustainable business concepts (economic, ecologic and social)
- UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Sustainability management

Further information

Two degree groups are involved in the implementation, in addition, 20 exchange students can be admitted, for a maximum of 60 students per group.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Ethical principles:
The student understands and is able to explain basic concepts of ethical principles and is able to discuss his/her own ethical and moral background.

The student understands the role of sustainability in business.

Level 2
Ethical principles:
The student is able to analyse different ethical principles and do analysis of his/her own ethical and moral background.

The student has limited capability to analyse how some elements of sustainability impact business.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Ethical principles:
The student is able to analyse different ethical principles and do analysis of his/her own ethical and moral background.

The student is able to analyse how different elements of sustainability impact business.

Level 4
Ethical principles:
The student is able to evaluate and assess differences in ethical principles and is able to have critical look on his/her own ethical and moral background.

The student is able to assess different elements of sustainability in business in detail.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Ethical principles:
The student is able to critically evaluate and assess differences in ethical principles and is able to have critical look on his/her own ethical and moral background.

The student is able to critically assess different elements of sustainability in business.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows why companies need to compile reports on sustainability.
He/she knows the connection between financial statement and sustainable reporting.
The student knows the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.
He/she is familiar with the current reporting framework. He/she is able to calculate for sustainability.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Law and Risk Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Corporate Social Reporting (CSR)

- CSR as part of management and overall strategy

- Corporate governance

- CSR as part of Financial Statement reporting

- Calculations for environmental issues, pollution etc.

- Corporate Social Reporting framework, principles and implementation, calculations and ratios.

Location and time

04.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
05.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
08.04.2024 12.30 - 14.00 A309 (42 persons)
08.04.2024 14.30 - 16.00 A309 (42 persons)
09.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
11.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
15.04.2024 12.30 - 14.00 A309 (42 persons)
16.04.2024 12.30 - 14.00 A309 (42 persons)
17.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
18.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
23.04.2024 12.30 - 14.00 A321 (50 persons)
23.04.2024 14.30 - 16.00 A321 (50 persons)
24.04.2024 08.15 - 09.45 A309 (42 persons)
24.04.2024 10.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
29.04.2024 12.30 - 15.00 A309 (42 persons)

06.05.2024 12.30 - 16.00 A309 (42 persons)
- Presentation Session

07.05.2024 09.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
Exam Session

Group Report Submission at latest on May 19th – 23:59

Materials

Given at the start of the study unit. Lecture materials and Moodle materials.

Teaching methods

Lectures, group work, practice, independent studies

Exam schedules

07.05.2024 09.00 - 11.30 A309 (42 persons)
Exam Session

Completion alternatives

There are none

Further information

Please note that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for
example Turnitin) will be used. Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates
(essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done
according to the given instructions. Please download the thesis template and the
referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-
Programme-Students/Thesis https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible
consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

The utilisation of AI tools (such as for
example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in
order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Sustainable Accounting:
The student understands companies’ need to compile reports on sustainability.
He/she understands the connection between financial statement and sustainable reporting.  
The student knows the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.  
He/she is able to calculate for sustainability according to current framework. 

Level 2
Sustainable Accounting:
The student understands companies’ need to compile reports on sustainability and understands the why the connection between financial statement and sustainable reporting is important.   
The student knows and is able to follow the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.  
The student is able to choose and use  suitable methods when calculating for sustainability according to the current framework. 

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Sustainable Accounting:
The student is able to analyse company’s sustainability report and use the information for making conclusion about the company’s sustainability together with the financial statement information.  
He/she understands the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.  
The student is able to calculate and analyse for sustainability in accordance with the current framework.  

Level 4
Sustainable Accounting:
The student is able to analyze and give recommendations on company’s operations related to sustainability based on the company’s sustainability report and financial statement.
He /she understand the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally and can use the information when giving recommendations on company’s sustainability.
The student is able to calculate and analyze for sustainability in accordance with the current framework

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 3
Sustainable Accounting:
The student is able to analyse company’s sustainability report and use the information for making conclusion about the company’s sustainability together with the financial statement information.  
He/she understands the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.  
The student is able to calculate and analyse for sustainability in accordance with the current framework.  

Level 4
Sustainable Accounting:
The student is able to analyze and give recommendations on company’s operations related to sustainability based on the company’s sustainability report and financial statement.
He /she understand the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally and can use the information when giving recommendations on company’s sustainability.
The student is able to calculate and analyze for sustainability in accordance with the current framework

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria presented in Moodle
Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.
Exam – 40 %
Group Work Presentation (30 %)
Group Work Report (30%)

(No small extra assignments)

Notice! All required parts need to be done and approved in order to pass the course.
Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Ouriginal) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.
Please download the thesis template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Study-Guide,-Degree-Programme-Students/Thesis
https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830
Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: The student understands companies need to compile reports on sustainability. He/she understands the connection between financial statement and sustainable reporting. The student knows the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally. He/she is able to calculate for sustainability according to current framework.

Grade 2:The student understands companies’ need to compile reports on sustainability and understands the why the connection between financial statement and sustainable reporting is important.
The student knows and is able to follow the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally.
The student is able to choose and use suitable methods when calculating for sustainability according to the current framework.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: The student is able to analyse company’s sustainability report and use the information for making conclusion about the company’s sustainability together with the financial statement information. He/she understands the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally. The student is able to calculate and analyse for sustainability in accordance with the current framework.

Grade 4:The student is able to analyze and give recommendations on company’s operations related to sustainability based on the company’s sustainability report and financial statement.
He /she understand the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting both nationally and internationally and can use the information when giving recommendations on company’s sustainability.
The student is able to calculate and analyze for sustainability in accordance with the current framework.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to critically analyse company’s sustainability report and use the information for making justified conclusion about the company’s sustainability together with the financial statement information. He/she understands and is able to utilize the legislation governing financial statements and sustainable reporting when analysing sustainability reports. The student is able to calculate and analyse for sustainability in accordance with the current framework.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows the concept of volunteering and is able to identify suitable options for volunteering and understands how he/she is able to benefit the non-profit sector.
He/she knows how volunteering can enhance one’s motivation and leadership skills and is able to analyse the outcome of volunteering afterwards.
The student is able to make an individual plan and implement it into practice.
He/she understands the volunteering project and its outcomes.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Ethics Competence, Proactive Development Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- The concept of volunteering

- Volunteering in a non-profit organisation; giving back

- Analysing the outcome of volunteering

- Volunteering as a way to self-improvement and motivation

- Gaining work life skills and experience, creating networks

- Self-leadership

- Constructive and conscious communication

- Volunteering project plan, implementation, reporting and analysing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The concept of volunteering:
The student knows the concept of volunteering and how it can enhance his/her motivation and leadership skills.
He/she is able to identify suitable options for volunteering and understands how he/she is able to benefit the non-profit sector.
The student is able to make an individual volunteering plan and implement it into practice. He/she understands the outcomes of project implementation.

Level 2
The concept of volunteering:
The student can describe the concept of volunteering and how it can enhance his/her motivation and leadership skills.

The student is able to make an appropriate individual volunteering plan, implement it into practice and report on the project and its results.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The concept of volunteering:
The student understands the concept of volunteering and he/she is able to analyse how volunteering can enhance his/her motivation, leadership skills and give possibilities for personal career path.

He/she is able to make an appropriate individual volunteering plan, implement it and evaluate the project and outcomes.

Level 4
The concept of volunteering:
The student has a good understanding of the concept and meaning of volunteering and he/she is able to analyse and justify how volunteering can enhance his/her motivation, leadership skills and give possibilities for personal career path.

He/she is can make an appropriate and justified volunteering plan and implement it.
He/she can evaluate and analyse the project, its outcomes and meaning.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The concept of volunteering:
The student has a command of the concept of volunteering.
He/she is able to evaluate how his/her skills are best utilised to benefit the non-profit sector and to critically evaluate how volunteering can enhance his/her motivation, leadership skills and give possibilities for personal career path.
The student is able to motivate others to volunteer.

He/she is able to make a detailed individual volunteering plan and implement it successfully.
He/she is able to critically evaluate the volunteering project and its outcomes and give development ideas.

Objective

The student recognizes business opportunities and the basic business processes and their interconnection. The student knows and the process of establishing a business. He/she understands the main principles of profitable and responsible business.

The student is able to take responsibility of his/her own actions. He/she knows how to be an active team member and reflect his/her team members and own performance.

The student is able to perform business related tasks as a team member.

Competences: Learning to learn Competence, Ethics Competence, Operating in a workplace Competence, Proactive Development Competence, Economics and Financial Management Competence, Marketing and Sales Competence, Law and Risk Management Competence

Content

- Teamwork and rules
- Team business project
- Brainstorming/developing a business idea
- Establishing and starting a business
- Sales pitch
- Business planning tools
- Productisation and pricing
- Implementing business idea and processes
- Organizing an event
- Day to day financial management

Location and time

Spring 2024 weeks 3-19.

Materials

Study unit material is provided during the study unit implementation.

Teaching methods

Learning process is organized through the project work and problem-solving process. It includes teamwork, team tasks, team tutoring, independent studies and knowledge acquisition activities.

Employer connections

The Arctic Valley game is a business simulation.

International connections

Co-operation with the Finnish liiketalous students.

Content scheduling

A weekly plan is given in the implementation plan. Weekly business classes are being held.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Business planning:
The student is able to recognise business opportunities and business processes and how they are connected to one another.
He/she understands main principles of profitable and responsible business.
The student is able to take responsibility for his/her actions and understands what it takes to be a productive team member.
The students is able to perform business related tasks with assistance.

Level 2
Business planning:
The student is able describe business opportunities and business processes and how they are connected to one another.
He/she is able to apply profitability-thinking in business planning calculations and is able to take into account responsibility in business planning.
The student is able to perform as productive team member.
The student is able to perform business related task with according to given instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Business planning:
The student is able to utilize business knowledge in business planning and he/she is able to analyse business opportunities.
He/she is able to analyse business processes and is able to analyse reasons behind profitable and responsible business.
The student is able to take responsibility for his/her actions and has an active role as productive team member.
The student is able to perform business related tasks.

Level 4
Business planning:
The student is able to utilize business knowledge and to make justified choices in business planning.
He/she is able to justify made decisions based on profitability and responsibility of the business.
The student understands the meaning of each team member’s contribution to the whole team. The student is able to perform on his/her own initiative.
The student is able to perform business related tasks fluently and independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Business planning:
The student has adopted an entrepreneurial thinking for his/her business idea.
He/she is able to critically analyse business processes and is able to critically analyse reasons behind profitable and responsible business.
The student is able to take responsibility for the team and its actions and bring ideas to develop the team.
The student is able to perform business related task proficiently.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation. A more detailed evaluation plan is given in the implementation plan.

Required assignments:

• Team rules (pass/fail)
• Personal activity and responsibility in a team (40%): mandatory participation in business classes. Self and peer evaluations.
• Sales pitch (10%)
• Virtual learning company’s website (pass/fail)
• Establishment process of the virtual learning company (pass/fail)
• Business model canvas (20%)
• Financing application (pass/fail)
• Pricing calculations (pass/fail)
• Financial management (performance; active selling, financial result, monitoring, analysing, evaluating) (30%)
• Mandatory participation in the closing seminar



Notice! All required parts need to be done and approved in order to pass the course.

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitinl) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Degree Regulations.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student has essential writing, speaking and presentation skills needed in managerial setting in business.
The student is able to communicate in variety of business situations and he/she is able to identify and adjust to the ethical aspects of business communication.
The student understands the role of communication in managing conflicts in organisations and he/she is able to communicate in crises.

Competences: Operating in a workplace Competence, Internationality and Multiculturalism Competence

Content

- Managerial business communication (writing, speaking and presentations)

- Recruitment communication from the employer´s point of view

- Ethical aspects of business communication

- Business communication as a tool for managing conflicts

- Crisis communication

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
The principles of business communication:
The student understands the basic principles of business communication and the role of communication in recruitment and managing conflicts.
The student is able to communicate in basic business situations and according to the company values.
The student is familiar with the basic principles of crisis communication.

Level 2
The principles of business communication:
The student understands basic principles of business communication and the role of communication in recruitment and managing conflicts.
The student is able to communicate in business situations and according to the company values.
He/she understands the basic principles of crisis communication.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
The principles of business communication:
The student understands the principles of business communication and is able to analyse the role of communication in recruitment and managing conflicts.
The student is able to analyse and communicate in a variety of business situations and according to the company values.
He/she is able to analyse and act according to the principles of crisis communication.

Level 4
The principles of business communication:
The student is able to evaluate and utilise several business communication tools and evaluate the role of communication in recruitment and managing conflicts.
The student is able to effectively communicate in a variety of business situations and according to the company values. The student is able to use different means of crisis communication.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
The principles of business communication:
The student is able to evaluate and utilise a wide array of business communication tools and critically evaluate the role of communication in recruitment and managing conflicts.
The student is able to effectively communicate in a variety of business situations and according to the company values. The student is able to use different means of crisis communication effectively.

Qualifications

NULL

Objective

The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management.
He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics.
He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured.
The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

Competences: Economics and Financial Management Competence, Sustainable Development Competence

Content

- Processes and goals of logistics

- Supply chain management

- Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct

- Measuring sustainability in supply chains

- Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)

- Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)

- Material management, transport management, outsourcing

- Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)

- Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Location and time

Until further notice, we intend to have the course on campus and not online. Learning materials and schedule are accessible as usual in Moodle and Peppi.

Programme
Sustainable Logistics 2024


26.03.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture
Introduction to the study unit
Assignment instructions


02.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A206
Adrian Braun
Lecture


08.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A309
Adrian Braun
Lecture

09.04.2024
12.30 - 15.00
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture

18.04.2024
13.00 - 16.00
Eric Raunio
Adrian Braun
Excursion: Visiting Metsähallitus – Finnish Forest Administration in Pilke House
Guest Lecture: Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus)



22.04.2024
9.00 - 11.30
A142
Adrian Braun
Lecture


29.04.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A309




Adrian Braun
Lecture
03.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A142


Adrian Braun
Presentations Session I
(40% of your grade)

07.05.2024
09.00 - 11.30
A318
Adrian Braun
Presentations Session II
(40% of your grade)


13.05.2023
09.00 - 11.30
A205
Adrian Braun Exam
(60% of your grade/ previous sessions could be used to discuss clarifying issues regarding the exam)

Materials

Moodle –materials o Journal Articles o Web-Links or Reports (Corporate, Governmental)

Teaching methods

Assessment is based on the process and actual skills and knowledge evaluation.

Moodle-exam 60%
Group work presentations 40%
Additional Assignments (Pass-Fail)


The student knows the processes and goals of logistics and supply chain management. He/she knows the role of supply chain management in modern business and the role of sustainability in logistics. He/she understands how environmental impacts on product design, procurement, production, packaging, warehousing, transportation and delivery are reduced and measured. The student understands the importance of recycling and how reserve logistics systems operate.

• Processes and goals of logistics
• Supply chain management
• Supply chain ethics and codes of conduct
• Measuring sustainability in supply chains
• Inbound logistics (purchasing, warehousing, inventory management)
• Outbound logistics (packaging, distribution)
• Material management, transport management, outsourcing
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management (circular economy, recycling and environmentally friendly packaging)
Sustainable transportation, waste management and energy consumption

Employer connections

Excursion to Finnish Forest Administration on April 18th 2024 in the afternoon. Guest Lecture provided in Pilke House in Rovaniemi by Forestry Expert Eric Raunio (Metsähallitus). Practicial insights of supply chains and logistics around the Finnish forestry sector.

Exam schedules

• Exam will be at the campus, in the classroom A205!
• Date: May 13, 2024 – 09:00 - 11:30!
• 60 % of the grade!
• Partly multiple choice items!
• Partly in essays formats! Please take the instructions into account!
– Unless not precisely stated, do not answer in bullet points, please use complete sentences!

Further information

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used.
Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.
Please download the essay template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines
https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Programme Regulations.

The utilisation of AI tools (such as for example Chat GPT) is forbidden for any kind of written assignment task that is given, in order to prevent to diminish the individual learning experience.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Level 2
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student is able to explain the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands extensively sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Level 4
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has good knowledge of basic principles of logistics.
He/she can evaluate justifying how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Processes and goals of logistics:
The student has a command of the principles of logistics.
He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Assessment methods and criteria

Plagiarism and use of references:

Please notice that in study unit assignment returns the plagiarism detection programs (for example Turnitin) will be used.

Also notice that you need to use Lapland UAS templates (essay, thesis, report etc) and writing instructions. Textual references must be done according to the given instructions.

Please download the essay template and the referencing instructions here: https://www.lapinamk.fi/en/Students/Forms-and-guidelines

https://lib.luc.fi/c.php?g=662513&p=4803830

Submitting assignments against given instructions may lead to failing and other possible consequences according to the Programme Regulations.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not complete the assignments/ requirements according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments and/or the exam as required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: The student knows the basic principles of logistics and he/she understands sustainability aspect of logistics.

Grade 2: The student explains the basic principles of logistics and he/she interprets sustainability aspect of logistics.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: The student understands basic principles of logistics.
He/she is able to analyse how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Grade 4: The student has good understanding of basic principles in logistics.
He/she is able to distinguish how different methods in sustainable logistics can have a positive impact on both business and environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has full command of the principles of logistics. He/she is able to critically assess the role of sustainable logistics in modern day business world.

Qualifications

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