Leading Knowledge and Networks (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

Leading knowledge and networks course provides students with knowledge and skills to understand business network management principles and apply knowledge and network management strategies to create, manage and develop business networks. Student is able to analyse, evaluate and develop conceptual frameworks and managerial practices in the field of knowledge and network management. Students understands the importance of managing and developing their personal network in business environment, and are able to develop it further and support their expertice.

Main competences on the course: proactive development, operating in a workplace, learning to learn

Sisältö

- Knowledge management principles
- Network management strategies

Aika ja paikka

Wed 27.8.2025 17:30 - 20:30
Wed 3.9.2025 17:30 - 20:30
Wed 17.9.2025 17:30 - 20:30
Wed 1.10.2025 17:30 - 20:30

Oppimateriaalit

Independent information search and electronic databases.

Source material examples:

Weed-Schertzer, Beverly, 2020. (il)logical Knowledge Management : A Guide to Knowledge Management in the 21st Century, Emerald Publishing Limited. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ulapland-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6340297. (Ebook available in the UAS library)

Allee (2008) Value network analysis and value conversion of tangible and intangible assets, Journal of Intellectual Capital. Value network analysis and value conversion of tangible and intangible assets | Emerald Insight

Additionally, literature consist of relevant research articles as well as case studies recommend by the teachers or uploaded by students.

Opetusmenetelmät

The teaching method will be a combination of seminar-type online contact sessions and discussions, teamwork, presentations and individual assignment.
The learning process will be student driven. The critical thinking skills are encouraged and nurtured as a core part of the outcome. The students are encouraged to demonstrate active involvement and meaningful contributions to the discussions and during the learning process. The practical orientation is accomplished through development work.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1-2: The student
- is able to master and analyze principles of knowledge and network management.
- is able to understand the importance of these principles in their personal network development.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3-4: The student
- is able to analyze and evaluate principles of knowledge and network management.
- is able to independently develop their personal network development in business environment.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5: The student
- is able to independently develop, evaluate and manage knowledge and networks.
- Is able to independently and creatively manage their personal network development in international business environment.