Gateway to International Business
Ilmoittautumisaika
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
18.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Paikat
10 - 30
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Dario Liberona
Opiskelijaryhmät
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IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
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IB22BTradenomi (AMK), International Business
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IB22ATradenomi (AMK), International Business
Tavoitteet
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 Finnish companies.
Sisältö
- 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
Oppimateriaalit
Bosrock, Mary Murray. Put your best foot forward, South America, A fearless Guide to International Communication and Behaviour
- Other material provided by the teachers
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (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.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (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.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.
Esitietovaatimukset
None
Ilmoittautumisaika
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Cory Isaacs
Opiskelijaryhmät
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
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IB22BTradenomi (AMK), International Business
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IB22ATradenomi (AMK), International Business
Tavoitteet
Students know about the Canadian and American economies, current political issues, NAFTA, and North America's place in world affairs. Students know the culture and identity of North Americans and predicted future outcomes.
Students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.
Sisältö
Contemporary North America
Historical North America
North American politics
North American economy
North American culture
North America and the future
Oppimateriaalit
- The Geography of North America: Environment, Political Economy, and Culture, Hardwick et al. 2nd Ed. Pearson Education. (2013).
- Material assigned by the teacher
Opetusmenetelmät
Recorded lectures
Independent work
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
80 hours of independent work.
Students are free to decide on their own how to use the 80 hours in regards to completing the course tasks.
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)
The exam and 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.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The exam and 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.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Exam 100% - Held in the EXAM room on campus
Students must also complete all course tasks and homework assignments.
Failure to complete all course material will result in a lower grade or your final grade being withheld until all tasks are complete at an acceptable level.
Esitietovaatimukset
No prerequisites
Ilmoittautumisaika
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
06.11.2023 - 24.11.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Ib3 sivutoiminen Nimeämätön
Opiskelijaryhmät
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
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IB22BTradenomi (AMK), International Business
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IB22ATradenomi (AMK), International Business
Tavoitteet
Students will get an insight into how the EU with its major institutions, actions and decision making processes works that affect and shape the business context in and with the EU. They will gain an understanding as to how EU policies affect business and citizens in the respective Member State countries. Students will get an understanding of how decisions are taken at EU level and how they can thus be influenced most effectively, accordingly. Overall, students will be encouraged to analyse the features of the EU as a market area with differences in the economic, political and cultural environment.
Sisältö
- EU institutions, actions and decision-making processes
- EU policies
- business context in and with the EU
Oppimateriaalit
Reading material will be announced by the lecturer through Moodle
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
Students recognize the fundament features of EU with focus on the single market, EU major institutions, actions and decision-making processes. The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)
Students are able to analyse the fundamental features of EU with focus on the single market, EU major institutions, actions and decision-making processes and make use of this information effectively. The exam and 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.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
Students are able to analyse and implement the fundamental features of EU with focus on the single market, EU major institutions, actions and decision-making processes and make use of this information effectively. The exam and 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.
Esitietovaatimukset
Basic studies in business
Ilmoittautumisaika
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Harrison Okuogume
Opiskelijaryhmät
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
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IB21Tradenomi (AMK), International Business
Tavoitteet
Students are capable of applying the following elements of B-to-B Marketing into practical marketing situations in B-to-B environment: relationship marketing and its role in B-to-B marketing, formation of competitive advantage in B-to-B markets, organizational purchasing behavior, diffusion process of innovations and segmentation in B-to-B markets.
Sisältö
Relationship marketing and its role in B-to-B marketing, formation of competitive advantage in B-to-B markets, organizational purchasing behavior, diffusion process of innovations, segmentation in B-to-B markets.
Oppimateriaalit
- Ville-Pekka Mäkeläinen: Basics of Business to Business Marketing?
- Further readings provided by the instructor
Michael D. Hutt and Thomas W. Speh (2016), Business Marketing Management (12th ed.), Publisher: Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-337-29654-0.
Opetusmenetelmät
Lecturing
Class activities
Group or team work
Presentation
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
There will be total of 81 hours.
- 20 hours for lecturing and in-class activities
- 53 hours for Individual or teams activities
- 8 hours for presentations
Sisällön jaksotus
Organizational buying behavior
Relationship management
Segmenting the business market
Organizational buying process
Managing innovation management
Managing services in B2B market
Creation of competitive advantage
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
1 = knows basic concepts of business to business marketing
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)
3 = knows concepts of business to business marketing well and is able to apply those concepts well in practice
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
5 = knows concepts of business to business marketing very well and is able to apply those concepts very well in practice
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
% Grade
51 - 59 = 1
69 - 60 = 2
79 - 70 = 3
89 - 80 = 4
100 - 90 = 5
Esitietovaatimukset
No previous studies are required.
Ilmoittautumisaika
04.09.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
20.09.2023 - 12.11.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki
Opiskelijaryhmät
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
Tavoitteet
The student is able to work and perform in a multinational professional team promoting a product/ company. He/she performs well in the recruiting process. The student is able to manage personal professional development in English according to the principles of lifelong learning.
Sisältö
- Developing and echancing ( existing ) business skills in English
- Product and company promotion
- Sales negotiations
Oppimateriaalit
To be announced via the Moodle system.
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
Simple structures, limited professional vocabulary, mistakes disturb understanding. Students understand slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)
Satisfactory use of professional vocabulary in relation to the student?s field of expertise. Students understand the most common field-related texts. Performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
Skillful use of professional vocabulary in relation to the student?s field of expertise. Students understand and manage to produce complex professional material. Performs very well in field-related situations.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
Passing the course and receiving the credit requires a minimum attendance in class.
A student needs to actively participate the minimum of three out of five sets of classroom lessons.
Esitietovaatimukset
The course is aimed at students who study English as a second language. ( Not for students with English as a mother tongue or the official language of education). The course is ideal for Gateway students as well as 3 and 4 year students of the business school.
Lisätiedot
The course yields 1 virtual credit.
Ilmoittautumisaika
17.04.2023 - 11.09.2023
Ajoitus
04.09.2023 - 17.12.2023
Laajuus
3 op
Yksikkö
SeAMK International Business
Toimipiste
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Tutkinto-ohjelma
- Gateway to International Business
Opettaja
- Harrison Okuogume
Opiskelijaryhmät
-
IGWIB23FGateway to International Business
-
IB21Tradenomi (AMK), International Business
Tavoitteet
Students are able to understand significance of knowledge and competences in the organizational context. They know the basic principles of knowledge management and they know how to evaluate and develop the competences. Students can describe the knowledge management process and they are able to participate in identifying, managing and developing knowledge and competences to the development of business in a company. They will be familiar with the technologies that enable knowledge share in organizations.
Sisältö
. the basic concepts of knowledge management and its significance for business
- the nature and classification of knowledge
- knowledge management methodologies
- knowledge management process
- practical knowledge management tools
Oppimateriaalit
Materials from the lecturer and will be in the Moodle
Textbooks: Not compulsory to students. But students who would like a companion text for the course may consider these Reference Books:
Jashopara A (2011), Knowlegde Management: An integrated approach, 2ed, Prentice Hall ISBN 978-0-273-72685-2
Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice - 2nd edition by Kimiz Dalkir: ISBN #978-0-26201508-0 Author – Kimiz Dalkir Copyright year - Publication Date: 2011 Publisher – THE MIT Press
Nonaka, I., Takeuchi, H., “The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation”, Oxford University Press, 1995.
Knowledge Management in Theory and Practice, Kimiz Dalkir, 2005
Opetusmenetelmät
Face-to-face teaching and lecturing
Class activities
Group assignment and presentation
Independent studies
Case study
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
There will be total of 81 hours.
- 20 hours for lecturing and in-class activities
- 53 hours for Individual or teams activities
- 8 hours for presentations
Sisällön jaksotus
• The basic concepts of knowledge management and its significance for business
• The nature and classification of knowledge
• The knowledge management methodologies
• The knowledge management process
• The practical knowledge management tools
Arviointiasteikko
1-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)
The student is able, with guidance, to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)
The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
The student is able to utilize the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet
% Grade
51 - 59 = 1
69 - 60 = 2
79 - 70 = 3
89 - 80 = 4
100 - 90 = 5
Esitietovaatimukset
Human Resource Management and Organisations, Information and Communication Technology.