Operational Environment and Competitive Tools of Retail

Structure Type: Course
Code: LTVAKY101
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Mutka-Vierula, Kristiina
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
LITAKO-2015   2 spring   5.0   2017-01-01   2017-07-31  
LITAKO-2016   2 spring   5.0   2018-01-01   2018-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

The student obtains a general view of trade and its significance in Finland. They are able to describe target customer groups of different retail trade sectors and what they use their money for. The student is able to explain the role and functions of trade in the distribution chain. They are able to describe the weapons of trade of entrepreneur-based trade and the shopkeeper-entrepreneur’s role in the retail trade chain and at a company belonging to a chain.

Student's Workload

Independent work 135 h.

Contents

trade as a field of activity in Finland
- customers of trade
- distribution channels
- competitive weapons
- shopkeeper and entrepreneurship

Recommended or Required Reading

Retail - Kaupan työt ja toiminta (toimittaja Satu Rämö; Edita, 2013)
Material in internet.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Independent study and online assignments

Assessment Methods

Assigments and exams

Further Information

Agreement with SeAMK and Kesko.
Amount of students is limited.

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