Networks in Business
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07CHYR413 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Turunen, Tero |
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| Teacher Team: | Varamäki, Elina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| LITAKO-2013 |
3 spring |
4.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| LITAKO-2014 |
3 spring |
4.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
A student is able to define different concepts of networking. He can recognise both vertical and horizontal relationships of the company. Moreover, a student can recognise different models of networking and the objectives, structures and prerequisites of different networking models. A student can take utilize networking in starting and developing a business. In addition, a student can see chain entrepreneurship and cooperatives as an optional way of implementing entrepreneurship.
Student's Workload
- contact teaching 25 h (75% compulsory)
- independent work 80 h including tutoring
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to business management
Contents
-concepts of networking
-core competence and networking
-bilateral and multilateral models of networking
-added value of networking in different life-cycles of a enterprise
-starting and developing co-operation
-prerequisites for success and challenges
-network management
-promotion of networking
-different chain types, establishing a cooperative and being an entrepreneur in a cooperative
Recommended or Required Reading
-Material delivered by lecturer and article compilation (in English)
-Valkokari, K. ym. (2009). Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOY.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=85038
-Varamäki (2002). Pk-yritysten monenkeskeinen yhteistyö. Akateeminen yrittäjäkoulu.
Availability: http://www.yrittajakoulu.fi/yrittajyyden_oppia/dokumentit/preview.asp?docID=169&clsID=27
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- contact teaching
- company visits and visitor lecturers
- case-work
- group work
Assessment Criteria
Excellent 5
Student recognizes in an excellent way the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company in an excellent way and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is in a deep way able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.
Good 4-3
Student recognizes well the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company well and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is well able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.
Satisfactory 2-1
Student recognizes the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.
Assessment Methods
- essay based on literature 30%
- assignment 70%
Work Placement
Work placement is not included in the course
Further Information
- the course produces 3 R&D credits
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