Introduction to Business Management (3cr)

Objective

Students will be able to recognise different forms of business and perceive their basic functions. They will understand how to organise and resource a business, and how to analyse the environment of a business.

Content

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

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5
Student has an excellent command of the skills required in the course
3
Student has a good command of the skills required in the course
1
Student has a satisfactory command of the skills required in the course

Materials

Viitala R., Jylhä E. 2010. Liiketoimintaosaaminen: menestyvän liiketoiminnan perusta. Edita, Helsinki.


Other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

lectures and independent study