Introduction to Business Management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KMPYP
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Leikkari, Esa
Teacher Team: Juppo, Merja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
KUMU-2014   2 spring   2.0   2016-01-01   2016-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will

- learn to recognise different forms of business and perceive their basic functions. They will understand how to organise and resource a business
- know how to analyse the environment of a business.

Student's Workload

Total workload of the course: 78 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

Business and entrepreneurship
Business in the market
Organisation and resourcing of a business
Business management
Business and sustainable future

Recommended or Required Reading

Viitala R., Jylhä E. 2010. Liiketoimintaosaaminen: menestyvän liiketoiminnan perusta. Edita, Helsinki.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/aj1xkx

Other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

lectures and independent study

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: In relation to the learning outcomes, students have excellents skills, knowledge and attitudes. They have a sound understanding of basic business functions and their interrelationships in a company. Students can explain, critically evaluate and apply what they have learnt.
Grade 3 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have good skills, knowledge and attitudes. They have a good understanding of basic business functions and their interrelationships in a company. Students can explain and apply what they have learnt.
Grade 1 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have passable skills, knowledge and attitudes. They are aware of basic business functions in a company but do not fully understand the interrelationships between these functions.

Assessment Methods

Written exam 100%

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