Business in the EU
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD06BNMA639 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Laine, Päivö |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2015 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will get an insight into how the EU with its major institutions, actions and decision making processes works that affect and shape the business context in and with the EU. They will gain an understanding as to how EU policies affect business and citizens in the respective Member State countries. Students will get an understanding of how decisions are taken at EU level and how they can thus be influenced most effectively, accordingly. Overall, students will be encouraged to analyse the features of the EU as a market area with differences in the economic, political and cultural environment.
Student's Workload
contact teaching 20 h
independent work 80 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basic studies in business
Contents
Students will get an insight into how the EU with its major institutions, actions and decision making processes works that affect and shape the business context in and with the EU. They will gain an understanding as to how EU policies affect business and citizens in the respective Member State countries. Students will get an understanding of how decisions are taken at EU level and how they can thus be influenced most effectively, accordingly. Overall, students will be encouraged to analyse the features of the EU as a market area with differences in the economic, political and cultural environment.
Recommended or Required Reading
Reading material will be announced by the lecturer through Moodle
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
The teaching method consists of distance learning elements, such as online assignment/case studies and chats to prepare for the seminar week. Some input lectures are given face to face but the focus in on students preparing and presenting their assignments orally and in a term paper plus a short exam.
Assessment Criteria
Excellent (5):
Participation, presentations and written work are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application.
Good (4-3):
Participation, presentations and written work are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application.
Satisfactory (2-1):
Participation, presentations and written work are at a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application.
Assessment Methods
- Active participation in the course (online assignments and face-to-face seminar)
- Presentations
- Written exam/assignment
Work Placement
The course does not include internship.
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