Business in Latin AmericaLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: KD00CU83
Objective
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.
Content
- 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
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Materials
Bosrock, Mary Murray. Put your best foot forward, South America, A fearless Guide to International Communication and Behaviour
- Other material provided by the teachers
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 08.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Gateway to International Business
Teachers
- Dario Liberona
Student groups
-
IB23BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
-
IB23ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
-
IB22B
-
IGWIB24FGateway to International Business
-
IB22A
Objective
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.
Content
- 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
Materials
Bosrock, Mary Murray. Put your best foot forward, South America, A fearless Guide to International Communication and Behaviour
- Other material provided by the teachers
Teaching methods
Learning outcomes of the course
Students will have :
-Knowledge of Latin American Markets,
-General Knowledge most important startup Ecosystems in the region
- Business Models creation (Lean Canvas and Canvas)
- Identify Business opportunities in LatinAmerica
Prerequisites and co-requisites
No previous studies are required. (International economy and Finance Advisable)
Student workload
There will be 16 hours of presence class and 50 hours of personal homework
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment methods and criteria
First Report - Pestel and Country Analysis 15%
Presentation Culture and Economy assigned Countries/Business 15%
Export and Import opportunities (Report – Presentation) 15%
Business Model Presentation / New business Opportunities (PPT) 25%
Exam and General Contents 15%
(On slides, classes and your work, online questions)
Class Participation 15%
% Grade
90 - 100 5
80 -89 4
70 to 79 3
60 to 69 4
51 to 59 1
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Timing
18.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Gateway to International Business
Teachers
- Dario Liberona
Student groups
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
-
IB22B
-
IB22A
Objective
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.
Content
- 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
Location and time
Presence Mode
Classrooms
Materials
Bosrock, Mary Murray. Put your best foot forward, South America, A fearless Guide to International Communication and Behaviour
- Other material provided by the teachers
Teaching methods
Lecture classes
Videos
Essays
Diagnostics and other Surveys
Research
Final project presentations
Exam schedules
Presentations and Quices
Student workload
66 total Hours
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment methods and criteria
0-51 - Fail
52-59 - 1
60-69 - 2
70-79 - 3
80 - 89-4
90 - 100 - 5
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
02.11.2022 - 25.11.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Dario Liberona
Student groups
-
IB21
-
IGWIB22FGateway to International Business
Objective
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.
Content
- 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
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The completed tasks, and final report performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.
Qualifications
None