Export Risk Management (1op)

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Sisällön jaksotus

Gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to manage export trade risks effectively. This fully automated MOOC provides a concise introduction to risk management in export operations, specifically designed for SME exporters, international trade professionals, and students or professionals transitioning into the export industry. Across four focused episodes, you will explore: • Typical risks in export trade and their potential impact on business operations • How a company’s risk approach influences decision-making in export activities • Key elements of a basic export risk policy and strategies for keeping it up to date • Integrating ESG considerations and future-proofing strategies into export risk management Learning Outcomes After completing the course, you will be able to: • Describe typical risks related to export trade and assess their potential impacts • Explain the influence of a company’s risk approach on export decisions • Outline the essential elements of a basic export risk policy and methods for updating it Who Should Participate • Finnish SME exporters seeking to strengthen risk management in international trade • Students aiming for careers in international business, export management, or trade finance • Professionals transitioning into export, business development, or compliance roles • New employees seeking structured onboarding in export risk management The course content has been developed based on expert lectures and industry collaboration within Laurea UAS’s RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) project. Learn how to identify, assess, and manage export risks to make informed decisions, protect your business, and enhance resilience in international trade through this practical, self-paced online course.

Tavoitteet

The student is able to - describe typical risks related to export trade and their possible impacts - explain how a company’s risk approach influences decisions in export activities - outline the key elements of a basic export risk policy and how it is kept up to date

Aika ja paikka

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

Oppimateriaalit

The learning materials are available on the online learning platform.

Opetusmenetelmät

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

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

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

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

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

Kansainvälisyys

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

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

According to the degree regulations (2024), Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet. You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.