Business in Latin America
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD07CNMA692 |
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| Type: | Elective |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Laine, Päivö |
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| Teacher Team: | Vallejo, Julio |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| INBUS2-2015 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| LITAKO-2015 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| INBUS2-2016 |
4 autumn |
3.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| LITAKO-2016 |
2 spring |
3.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students have a basic knowledge of the way of behavior of Latin-American business people in business negotiations and Latin American culture in general. After the course they have knowledge of how to support companies in diverse tasks related to start up business with companies in Latin America market area. During the learning process the students collaborate with real Finnish companies.
Student's Workload
- Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 20 h
- of which autonomous studies: 60 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
None
Contents
- Introduction to business culture in the countries of Latin America
-Preliminary study about business potential in Latin America .
- Colaboration with Finnish companies e.g. to find the market or business partner from the target area
Recommended or Required Reading
Bosrock, Mary Murray. Put your best foot forward, South America, A fearless Guide to International Communication and Behaviour
- Other material provided by the teachers
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures
- Attending the seminar
- Individual work, learning diary
- Group work , including presentation and a report to companies involved in the precess
Assessment Criteria
Level 3 Excellent (5)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Level 2 Good (4-3)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Level 1 Satisfactory (2-1)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment Methods
- assignments 60 %
- active participation in teaching and continuous assessment 40 %
Work Placement
Work placement is not included in the study.
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