Process Mapping and Network-oriented Entrepreneurship

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA26YPSO153
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Närvä, Margit
Teacher Team: Laitila, Erkki ; Ryhänen, Matti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
B101-2013   1 autumn   5.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be introduced to the strategic thinking and strategic planning. They have understanding about process mapping and networking principles. They will be competent to utilize principles of networking and cooperation in agriculture and rural businesses.

Student's Workload

26,7 hr/credit * 5 credits = 134 hr, which contains active class working, writing of essay, independent study.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Strategic management

Contents

- Strategic thinking
- Strategic planning
- Process mapping
- Features of networks
- Building networks in agricultural and rural enterprises

Recommended or Required Reading

- Olson, K.D. 2004. Farm management: Principles and strategies (assigned parts)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/9ufskx

- Vesalainen, J. 2006. Kaupankäynnistä kumppanuuteen: yritystenvälisten suhteiden elementit, analysointi ja kehittäminen (assigned parts)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/ewfskx

- Blackwell, E. 2008. How to prepare a business plan (assigned parts)
Availability: http://tiny.cc/8wfskx

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures
- Writing essay
- Independent study

Assessment Criteria

Students who are familiar with the basic principles of strategic thinking and planning, process mapping and networking and are able to describe these concepts satisfactorily will receive a grade of 1 or 2.

Students who have the basic command of the theoretical foundations strategic thinking and planning, process mapping and networking and are able to describe them well will receive a grade of 3.

Students who have the strong command of the theories of strategic thinking and planning, process mapping and networking and are able to clearly describe them, and are able to examine problems in the field from many different points of view will receive a grade of 4 or 5.

Assessment Methods

Exam, essay, activate participation

Work Placement

None

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