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Business in AfricaLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: IB00DE50

Objective

Students have a basic knowledge of the way of behavior of Africa business people in business negotiations and African 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 African market area.

Content

- Introduction to business culture in the countries of Africa
-Preliminary study about business potential in Africa.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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.

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 05.03.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
  • Harrison Okuogume
Student groups
  • IB20
  • IB21
  • IGWIB23S
    Gateway to International Business

Objective

Students have a basic knowledge of the way of behavior of Africa business people in business negotiations and African 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 African market area.

Content

- Introduction to business culture in the countries of Africa
-Preliminary study about business potential in Africa.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The completed tasks, the final exam and virtual classroom 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

Group assignment and exam

% Grade
50 - 59 = 1

69 - 60 = 2

79 - 70 = 3

89 - 80 = 4

100 - 90 = 5