Networks in Business
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07CHYR401 |
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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: | Varamäki, Elina |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students are able to define different concepts of networking. They can recognise different models of networking and the objectives, structures and prerequisites of different networking models. Students can utilize networking in business start-up and development.
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
Recommended or Required Reading
- Articles distributed by the lecturer (in English).
-Toivola (2006). Verkostoituva yrittäjyys. Strategiana kumppanuus. Edita.
- Varamäki 2002. Pk-yritysten monenkeskeinen yhteistyö. Akateeminen yrittäjäkoulu (www.yrittajakoulu.com/yrittajyyden_oppia)
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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