Academic year 2020 - 2021

• Academic Writing LTHA108-3014 28.01.2021-09.04.2021  2 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognises the characteristics of academic text and is able to utilise the features of scientific academic text in their writing. The student is familiar with the in-text citation practices and understands their significance in academic texts. The student recognizes the structure of scientific texts and is able to interpret it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Viestintätaidot course

  Course contents

  - Structure and style of academic texts
  - Process writing
  - Use of sources and in-text citations

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  28.01.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Academic Writing LTHA108-3015 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  2 credits  (LITA17A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognises the characteristics of academic text and is able to utilise the features of scientific academic text in their writing. The student is familiar with the in-text citation practices and understands their significance in academic texts. The student recognizes the structure of scientific texts and is able to interpret it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Viestintätaidot course

  Course contents

  - Structure and style of academic texts
  - Process writing
  - Use of sources and in-text citations

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17A

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Academic Writing LTHA108-3016 03.02.2021-12.03.2021  2 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognises the characteristics of academic text and is able to utilise the features of scientific academic text in their writing. The student is familiar with the in-text citation practices and understands their significance in academic texts. The student recognizes the structure of scientific texts and is able to interpret it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Viestintätaidot course

  Course contents

  - Structure and style of academic texts
  - Process writing
  - Use of sources and in-text citations

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.02.2021 - 12.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Academic Writing LTHA108-3018 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognises the characteristics of academic text and is able to utilise the features of scientific academic text in their writing. The student is familiar with the in-text citation practices and understands their significance in academic texts. The student recognizes the structure of scientific texts and is able to interpret it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Viestintätaidot course

  Course contents

  - Structure and style of academic texts
  - Process writing
  - Use of sources and in-text citations

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  22.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Acquisition of information system LT00CF86-3001 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to describe the stages of the information system procurement process. The student is able to prepare a tender, respond to tenders and make a contract in accordance with the general principles of the contract.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - company and organization information systems
  - the information system procurement process
  - information system procurement projects
  - the principles of implementing invitation to tenders and tenders
  - ICT contract templates

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - teacher's material, electronic material
  - supplementary literature (not a textbook): Forselius, P. 2013. Onnistunut tietojärjestelmän hankinta. 3. uud. p. Helsinki: Talentum

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, learning assignments, practical work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in contact teaching, completion of learning assignments and the practical work.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Book exam, practical work

  Work placement(s)

  Business representative's visit during the lesson

  Exam schedule

  It is possible to complete the learning assignments and the practical work after the failed completion.

  Students use of time and load

  Participation in teaching and independent study 54 h

• Analysing and Developing a Business LTYP104-3005 22.03.2021-31.05.2021  7 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze and develop a business. The student is able to explain, why it is necessary for a company to keep up continuous development and how changes in the operational environment of a company affect it. The student is able to prepare financial statements and carry on the permanent accounts to the next financial year. The student is able to use the essential modules of ERP-system. The student is able to hold meetings necessary according to the company law and is able to draw up the minutes of the meetings.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Planning a Business
  - Starting up a Business
  - Running a Business

  Course contents

  - analyzing and developing a company
  - the impact of growth on the future strategy of a company
  - the role of planning in marketing
  - financial statements
  - analyzing the company profit and financial status
  - company life cycle
  - board of directors' meeting, general meeting of a company
  - budgeting the next financial year
  - self and peer evaluation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (2-1): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to analyze and develop a business. The student is able to explain, why it is necessary for a company to keep up continuous development and how changes in the operational environment of a company affect it. The student is able to prepare financial statements and carry on the permanent accounts to the next financial year. The student is able to hold meetings necessary according to the company law and is able to draw up the minutes of the meetings.

  Good

  Good (4-3): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to analyze and develop a business. The student is able to explain, why it is necessary for a company to keep up continuous development and how changes in the operational environment of a company affect it. The student is able to prepare financial statements and carry on the permanent accounts to the next financial year. The student is able to hold meetings necessary according to the company law and is able to draw up the minutes of the meetings.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to analyze and develop a business. The student is able to explain, why it is necessary for a company to keep up continuous development and how changes in the operational environment of a company affect it. The student is able to prepare financial statements and carry on the permanent accounts to the next financial year. The student is able to hold meetings necessary according to the company law and is able to draw up the minutes of the meetings.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Bergström S. ja Leppänen A.: Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi, Edita, Helsinki, 2015 or newer
  - Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen ja Niskanen: Laskentatoimi, Edita, Helsinki, 2015 or newer
  - material provided by the teachers

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and guided exercises
  - Working in a virtual enterprise

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - individual work: exam in accounting (40 %), learning diary (30 %), exam 15 %
  - group assignments: board work (15 %)
  - self assessment and peer assessment
  - participation in group work (pass/fail)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 7 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B
  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Anna Vierula, Juhani Palomäki, Kristiina Mutka-Vierula, Marja Salonen, Sami Kautto, Kim Leppänen, Merja Juppo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

• Auditing of the Accounts LTVATH303-3008 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is capable of defining the content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Preparing the Financíal Statements
  - Company Law

  Course contents

  - Regulations on auditing
  - Content of auditing: auditing management, accounting, financial statements and the board of director's report
  - Auditor's reports.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is capable of defining the core content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the main requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work in its main aspects, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from given sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes part in class room work and discussions.

  Good

  The student is capable of defining the core content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the main requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work in its main aspects, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of defining the content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Auditing Act (2015)
  - Companies Act (2006)
  - ST-Akatemia: Tilintarkastajan raportointi (latest edition)
  - -ST-Akatemia: ISA-standardien soveltaminen pk-yhteisöjen tilintarkastuksessa
  - Tomperi: Tilintarkastus, normeista käytäntöön
  - other material as informed by the instructor

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - assignments pass/fail
  - learning diary 100 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Auditing of the Accounts LTVATH303-3009 17.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is capable of defining the content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Preparing the Financíal Statements
  - Company Law

  Course contents

  - Regulations on auditing
  - Content of auditing: auditing management, accounting, financial statements and the board of director's report
  - Auditor's reports.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is capable of defining the core content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the main requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work in its main aspects, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from given sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes part in class room work and discussions.

  Good

  The student is capable of defining the core content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the main requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work in its main aspects, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of defining the content and the purpose of auditing, is able to list and analyze the most fundamental aspects of the regulations regarding auditing. The student is able to name the requirements set for an auditor and auditor?s work and is able to apply these requirements to individual cases. The student is able to recognize and define auditor?s responsibilities and the content of an auditor?s work, as well as the various forms of auditor?s reports.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Auditing Act (2015)
  - Companies Act (2006)
  - ST-Akatemia: Tilintarkastajan raportointi (latest edition)
  - -ST-Akatemia: ISA-standardien soveltaminen pk-yhteisöjen tilintarkastuksessa
  - Tomperi: Tilintarkastus, normeista käytäntöön
  - other material as informed by the instructor

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - assignments pass/fail
  - learning diary 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  17.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 28.02.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Basics of Business Mathematics LTYP106-3026 04.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can calculate/determine and solve many things in taxation, indexs, simple interest, compound interest, periodic paynments and loans.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous study is necessary.

  Course contents

  - taxation, indexs
  - simple and compund interest
  - periodic payments
  - loan, leasing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to calculate satisfactorily and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics.

  Good

  The student is able to calculate well and knows well the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics. He/she is able to apply the methods of financial mathematics in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student is able to calculate and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics very well. He/she is able to apply the methdods of financial mathematics in different situations very well.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Business Mathematics LTYP106-3027 05.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can calculate/determine and solve many things in taxation, indexs, simple interest, compound interest, periodic paynments and loans.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous study is necessary.

  Course contents

  - taxation, indexs
  - simple and compund interest
  - periodic payments
  - loan, leasing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to calculate satisfactorily and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics.

  Good

  The student is able to calculate well and knows well the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics. He/she is able to apply the methods of financial mathematics in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student is able to calculate and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics very well. He/she is able to apply the methdods of financial mathematics in different situations very well.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  05.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Business Mathematics LTYP106-3028 08.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can calculate/determine and solve many things in taxation, indexs, simple interest, compound interest, periodic paynments and loans.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous study is necessary.

  Course contents

  - taxation, indexs
  - simple and compund interest
  - periodic payments
  - loan, leasing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to calculate satisfactorily and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics.

  Good

  The student is able to calculate well and knows well the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics. He/she is able to apply the methods of financial mathematics in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student is able to calculate and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics very well. He/she is able to apply the methdods of financial mathematics in different situations very well.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Business Mathematics LTYP106-3029 04.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can calculate/determine and solve many things in taxation, indexs, simple interest, compound interest, periodic paynments and loans.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous study is necessary.

  Course contents

  - taxation, indexs
  - simple and compund interest
  - periodic payments
  - loan, leasing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to calculate satisfactorily and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics.

  Good

  The student is able to calculate well and knows well the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics. He/she is able to apply the methods of financial mathematics in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student is able to calculate and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics very well. He/she is able to apply the methdods of financial mathematics in different situations very well.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Business Mathematics LTYP106-3030 18.03.2021-13.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can calculate/determine and solve many things in taxation, indexs, simple interest, compound interest, periodic paynments and loans.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous study is necessary.

  Course contents

  - taxation, indexs
  - simple and compund interest
  - periodic payments
  - loan, leasing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to calculate satisfactorily and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics.

  Good

  The student is able to calculate well and knows well the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics. He/she is able to apply the methods of financial mathematics in different situations.

  Excellent

  The student is able to calculate and knows the basics and basic concepts of financial mathematics very well. He/she is able to apply the methdods of financial mathematics in different situations very well.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2021 - 13.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 08.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of Entrepreneurship XX00CL55-3005 04.09.2020-15.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
  • recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
  • understands the importance of the tolerance of uncertainty in their actions and interaction
  • is able to describe and consider social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
  • recognizes the contextuality of value and the different structures in which it can be created
  • is able to analyse different value chains and networks
  • is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for society and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
  • is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
  • knows the stages of the establishment of a company
  • knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

  Course contents

  • Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
  • Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
  • Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
  • Stages of the establishment of business activities
  • Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea (for fields of study other than Business)
  • Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
  • Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus 10 x 2h. Toiminnalliset tehtävät, ryhmätyöt, testit, verkkotentti. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää aktiivista osallistumista ja kaikkien tehtävien hyväksyttyä suoritusta. Tehtävissä opiskelija osoittaa ymmärtävänsä sosiaalisen, kulttuurisen ja taloudellisen arvon luonnin ja sekä pohtii niiden merkitystä yritystoiminnassa ja yhteiskunnassa. Opiskelija osoittaa tunnistavansa liiketoiminnan peruskäsitteet ja osaavansa kuvata kannattavan liiketoiminnan edellytykset. Opiskelija osoittaa osaavansa pohtia omaa suhdettaan yrittäjyyteen ja yrittäjyyskompetenssiin. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.09.2020 - 15.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Students use of time and load

  Lähiopetus 20h, itsenäistä työtä 54h. (not translated)

• Basics of Entrepreneurship XX00CL55-3006 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
  • recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
  • understands the importance of the tolerance of uncertainty in their actions and interaction
  • is able to describe and consider social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
  • recognizes the contextuality of value and the different structures in which it can be created
  • is able to analyse different value chains and networks
  • is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for society and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
  • is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
  • knows the stages of the establishment of a company
  • knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

  Course contents

  • Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
  • Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
  • Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
  • Stages of the establishment of business activities
  • Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea (for fields of study other than Business)
  • Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
  • Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus 10 x 2h. Toiminnalliset tehtävät, ryhmätyöt, testit, verkkotentti. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää aktiivista osallistumista ja kaikkien tehtävien hyväksyttyä suoritusta. Tehtävissä opiskelija osoittaa ymmärtävänsä sosiaalisen, kulttuurisen ja taloudellisen arvon luonnin ja sekä pohtii niiden merkitystä yritystoiminnassa ja yhteiskunnassa. Opiskelija osoittaa tunnistavansa liiketoiminnan peruskäsitteet ja osaavansa kuvata kannattavan liiketoiminnan edellytykset. Opiskelija osoittaa osaavansa pohtia omaa suhdettaan yrittäjyyteen ja yrittäjyyskompetenssiin. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Students use of time and load

  Lähiopetus 20h, itsenäistä työtä 54h. (not translated)

• Basics of Entrepreneurship XX00CL55-3008 09.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  • is able to outline the entrepreneurial competences and to reflect on their own goals and strengths in relation to them
  • recognizes human cognitive structures in themselves and in interaction with other people
  • understands the importance of the tolerance of uncertainty in their actions and interaction
  • is able to describe and consider social, cultural and economic value and to perceive their differences
  • recognizes the contextuality of value and the different structures in which it can be created
  • is able to analyse different value chains and networks
  • is able to describe the importance of entrepreneurship for society and national economy as well as to recognize different manifestations of entrepreneurship in everyday life
  • is able to describe the preconditions for profitable business activity
  • knows the stages of the establishment of a company
  • knows the entrepreneurship opportunities at SeAMK

  Course contents

  • Entrepreneurial competence, self-knowledge and self-efficacy, motivation, human systems of thought, uncertainty tolerance, and processing of disappointments
  • Value creation, recognition of value chains and networks in different environments, value creation in different structures, such as companies and associations
  • Basic concepts of entrepreneurship and business and earnings logic, economic literacy, risk management
  • Stages of the establishment of business activities
  • Business plan as a tool for structuring a business idea (for fields of study other than Business)
  • Business activities as part of society, entrepreneurship as part of life
  • Deepening of the student’s entrepreneurial skills at SeAMK (SeAMK Yritystalli, SeAMKPro, SeiES, etc.)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan osoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkkototeutus. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty suoritus edellyttää aktiivista osallistumista ja kaikkien tehtävien hyväksyttyä suoritusta. Tehtävissä opiskelija osoittaa ymmärtävänsä sosiaalisen, kulttuurisen ja taloudellisen arvon luonnin ja sekä pohtii niiden merkitystä yritystoiminnassa ja yhteiskunnassa. Opiskelija osoittaa tunnistavansa liiketoiminnan peruskäsitteet ja osaavansa kuvata kannattavan liiketoiminnan edellytykset. Opiskelija osoittaa osaavansa pohtia omaa suhdettaan yrittäjyyteen ja yrittäjyyskompetenssiin. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  09.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 02.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Students use of time and load

  Itsenäinen opiskelu 78h. (not translated)

• Basics of Marketing LT00BE33-3005 02.11.2020-31.12.2020  4 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows basic concepts of marketing. The student can describe the integrating role of marketing in business and recognize the value logic of a firm. The student can analyze the business tools of marketing mix and apply them in competitive settings. The student can work flexible with internal and external customers. The student can plan business activities utilizing customer perspectives and describe the signifigance of customer perspective.

  Course contents

  - Meaning and tasks of marketing in business
  - Modern marketing thinking
  - Marketing environments
  - Segmentation
  - Tools of the marketing mix

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student knows basics of marketing on a basic level. The student can apply basics of marketing in competitive settings on a basic level.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student knows well basics of marketing. The student understands the connections between different sections of marketing. The student can apply well basics of marketing in competitive settings.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student knows very well basics of marketing. The student understands the connections between different sections of marketing. The student can apply to an excellent standard basics of marketing in competitive settings.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Bergström & Leppänen. Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi. Otavan Kirjapaino Oy. Keuruu 2019
  + muu opettajan materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  luento-opetus
  verkko-opetus
  itseopiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Oppimistehtävä 100%
  itsearviointi +/- (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 26.10.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Merja Juppo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Opiskelijan kokonaistyömäärä 108 h, josta
  Luennot 5h
  Verkko-opiskelu 103 t (not translated)

• Basics of Project Management LT00CM33-3002 01.06.2021-31.07.2021  2 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.06.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 2 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Beata Taijala

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of accounting KD07APLA010-3005 19.01.2021-16.04.2021  5 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will understand terminology, legal duties and methodology. The environment of financial accounting will be presented and the student will be able to interpret and understand accounting information and financial statements. The course will provide general understanding of financial accounting in business and the student will have ability to choose courses from other areas of accounting

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  none

  Course contents

  Basic terminology of financial accounting, entity of accounting period and financial reporting. Essential part of the course is practising. The focus will be on statutory reporting. Essential parts of the Bookkeeping Act and bookkeeping Decree will be familiarized.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students can handle book entries without VAT and know the basic terminology of bookkeeping and know the meaning of the Bookkeeping Act. The student is able to interpret financial reporting.

  Good

  The student can handle book entries with VAT and is able to explain basic terminology of bookkeeping and knows the requirements of the Bookkeeping Act.

  Excellent

  The student knows the usage of closing accounts and understands the terminology needed in bookkeeping and can explain meanings of those terms.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Soile Tomperi (2019), Käytännön kirjanpito, Edita Publishing

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and excercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.01.2021 - 16.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 08.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  none

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload 135h, of which scheduled studies 25 h and independent studies 110 h

• Basics of desktop publishing LT00BE32-3010 01.06.2021-31.07.2021  2 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija hallitsee InDesign ja ohjelman perusteet
  • Opiskelija osaa luoda monisivuisen dokumentin ja tehdä siitä painokuntoisen PDF-tiedoston
  • Opiskelija osaa tuottaa Pdf- tiedoston sähköistä levitystä varten
  • Opiskelija osaa käsitellä valokuvat painokelpoisiksi ja liittää ne dokumenttiin oikeaoppisesti
  • Opiskelija osaa tehdä värierottelun valokuville (not translated)

  Course contents

  1. Mac -työympäristön hallinta
  2. Adobe InDesign:
  - sivujen ja sivupohjien käyttö
  - tyylien käyttö (character / paragraph styles)
  - sivunumerointi
  - gridin laatiminen
  - kuvan liittäminen
  - painokelpoisen PDF:n tekeminen
  3. Adobe Photoshop:
  - Painovalmiin kuva tuottaminen
  4. Adobe Acrobat:
  - Painotuotteen tarkistaminen ennen painatusta (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.06.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 2 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Haarala

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Basics of law KD07APOI010-3006 12.04.2021-31.05.2021  4 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is acquaint with Finnish judicial system and its most important concepts. Student knows the process of making contracts and is aware of the critical rules of credit and collateral security systems. After approved accomplishment the student can solve simple law cases and has learned analytical perspective to judicial manners. The student is also able to find judicial information from different sources and masters critical judicial concepts. Student can effectively participate in a contract negotiation as a negotiation partner and is also able to draw up a consist contract, which does not have issues with interpretation. Student understands the status of deptor and the meaning of loan security and pledge.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  none required

  Course contents

  Finnish judicial system, judicial concepts, contract law, commercial law, consumer law, obligations to creditors and loans pledges.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student can name and explain at least some of the Finnish judicial system. The student can give some examples of contract making technique of and understand the meaning of law applying at a satisfactory level

  Good

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät/osiot hyvin ja osallistunut aktiivisesti opintojaksoon. Opiskelija osaa nimetä ja selittää Suomen oikeusjärjestelmän keskeiset teemat. Opiskelija osaa antaa esimerkkejä sopimustekniikoista ja analysoida niiden merkitystä lain soveltamisessa. Opiskelija osaa soveltaa lakia hyvällä tasolla.

  Excellent

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät/osiot kiitettävästi ja on osallistunut aktiivisesti ja rakentavasti opintojaksoon. Opiskelija osaa nimetä ja selittää Suomen oikeusjärjestelmän keskeiset teemat. Opiskelija osaa antaa esimerkkejä eri sopimustekniikoista lain soveltamisen näkökulmasta. Opiskelija osaa arvioida ja ymmärtää eri lakien soveltamisen merkityksen käytännössä kiitettävällä t

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.03.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Brand Management LTVAMA403-3009 28.01.2021-21.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can explain the meaning of brand management when determining and attaining a market position. The student will be competent in analysing, planning, building, developing, and managing brands. The student will also be competent in recognizing and applying methods for constructing and developing brands in innovative and creative ways.

  Course contents

  - Defining a brand
  - Personality of brands
  - Trademarks
  - Core promise and values
  - Meaning of brands to consumers and companies
  - Constructing a brand and the obstacles of brand creation
  - Managing the lifespan of a brand
  - Measuring the performance of a brand

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students can explain the meaning of brand management when determining and attaining a market position. Students will be competent in planning and building brands. Students will also be competent in recognizing methods for constructing and developing brands.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students can explain the meaning of brand management when determining and attaining a market position. Students will be competent in analysing, planning and building brands. Students will also be competent in recognizing and applying methods for constructing and developing brands.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students can explain the meaning of brand management when determining and attaining a market position. Students will be competent in analysing, planning, building, developing, and managing brands. Students will also be competent in recognizing and applying methods for constructing and developing brands in innovative and creative ways.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -Ahto, O., Kahri, A., Kahri, T. ja Mäkinen, M. (2016). Bulkista brändiksi. Käsikirja kasvuun ja kannattavuuteen.
  -Sounio, Lisa (2010). Brändikäs
  -Malmelin, M. ja Hakala, J. (2007). Radikaali brändi
  -Laakso, H. (2003). Brandit kilpailuetuna. Miten rakennan ja kehitän tuotemerkkiä
  -Aaker, D. (2002). Building Strong Brands
  -Learning material and articles on the Moodle site

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -Lectures
  -Group work
  -Independent work (learning assignments)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The student can explain the meaning of brand management when determining and attaining a market position. The student is able to identify the ways of building a brand. The student is able to apply brand-building tools. The student is able to analyze, design, build, develop and manage brands in an innovative and creative way.
  
  -Group work (40% of the grade)
  -Learning assignments (60% of the grade)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  28.01.2021 - 21.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 27.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Terhi Anttila

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload: 80 h
  -Lectures 22 h
  -Group work 23 h
  -Independent work 35 h

  Content periodicity

  - Defining a brand
  - Personality of brands
  - Core promise and values
  -Trademarks
  - Meaning of brands to consumers and organizations
  - Building a brand
  - Measuring the performance of a brand
  - Managing the life cycle of a brand

• Budjeting as a Management Tool LTVATH501-3005 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  4 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can plan and control the financial situation of a firm as part of the management process. Students can create and calculate different budgets such as income statement, balance sheet and cash flows. Students are also capable of creating different sub-budgets e.g. for sales, purchasing. Students can evaluate how the changing demand, costs and pricing affect the success of a firm. Student knows the key concepts of the course also in English. They can evaluate the significance of budgeting for firms in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Analysing and developing a business, 7 cr (LTYP104) & Financial Management of an Enterprise, 4 cr (LTYA103)

  Course contents

  - budgeting process, planning and control of budgets
  - content of primary budgets, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
  - content of secondary budgets, e.g. sales, purchasing
  - practical implementation of budgets
  - reading and reviewing a journal article concerning budgeting

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can complete the targets of the course at a satisfactory level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at a satisfactory level. Student also knows that different changes affect the firm financial position in primary budgets.

  Good

  Student can complete the targets of course at a good level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at a good level. Student also is able to simulate how different changes affect the firm financial position at good level.

  Excellent

  Student can complete the targets of course at an excellent level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at an excellent level. Student also is able to simulate how different changes affect the firm financial position at excellent level.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Budjeting as a Management Tool LTVATH501-3006 16.03.2021-31.05.2021  4 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can plan and control the financial situation of a firm as part of the management process. Students can create and calculate different budgets such as income statement, balance sheet and cash flows. Students are also capable of creating different sub-budgets e.g. for sales, purchasing. Students can evaluate how the changing demand, costs and pricing affect the success of a firm. Student knows the key concepts of the course also in English. They can evaluate the significance of budgeting for firms in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Analysing and developing a business, 7 cr (LTYP104) & Financial Management of an Enterprise, 4 cr (LTYA103)

  Course contents

  - budgeting process, planning and control of budgets
  - content of primary budgets, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow
  - content of secondary budgets, e.g. sales, purchasing
  - practical implementation of budgets
  - reading and reviewing a journal article concerning budgeting

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can complete the targets of the course at a satisfactory level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at a satisfactory level. Student also knows that different changes affect the firm financial position in primary budgets.

  Good

  Student can complete the targets of course at a good level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at a good level. Student also is able to simulate how different changes affect the firm financial position at good level.

  Excellent

  Student can complete the targets of course at an excellent level. Student is able to implement primary and secondary budgets at an excellent level. Student also is able to simulate how different changes affect the firm financial position at excellent level.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 05.03.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Business Digitalization LT00BE34-3007 07.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understand digitalization and is able to describe its development. They perceive the opportunities of digitalization for business operations. The student learns to conceptualize and recognize the key digital technologies, systems and infrastructures and learns to apply and assess them based on the needs to develop the organization's digital business. The student recognizes and understands such concepts of digital business as mobile technology, cloud computing, e-commerce, and big data analytics. Moreover, the student understands the special features of strategic management in digital revolution: understanding of the change in the operational environments and its significance for business, understanding and assessment of situational choices, or choices related to change in the operational environment and the company's resources, understanding and assessment of the significance of the competencies of the company, when moving from gradual development to an overall change in the core business.

  Course contents

  The course focuses on the concepts and models of digital business:
  digital economy, connection of digital business with global economy, technologies of digital business, data infrastructures and platforms, strategies of digital business, digital technologies and services, logic of digital business: security, openness, privacy protection, and business risks.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students know the basic concepts and models of digital business. They recognize the most important technologies, infrastructures and platforms of digital business and understands their meaning in principle.

  Good

  Students know the basic concepts and models of digital business. They know the most important technologies, infrastructures and platforms of digital business and understands their meaning in business development. They understand the strategies of digital business.

  Excellent

  Students know the basic concepts and models of digital business.They know the most important technologies, infrastructures and platforms of digital business and understands their meaning in business development. They are able to assess the strategies of digital business.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Business Management Solutions LTVATH401-3005 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  4 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After this course students will be able to use different ERP modules. Students also know how to transfer data between the modules or how the data transfers between the modules and they also understand how the different modules are connected to each other.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Introduction to Accounting
  - Financial Managament of an Enterprise

  Course contents

  - Use of an integrated system
  - Order-delivery chain management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2): Students know what ERP system is and how it will be used in daily business operations. They are also able to use ERP system´s essential modules.

  Good

  Good (3-4): Students are able to use different ERP modules. Students also know how to transfer data between the modules and they also understand how the essential modules are connected to each other.Students are also able to apply the essential concept what they have leared in other ERP systems.

  Excellent

  Exellent (5 ): Students are able to use different ERP modules. Students also know how to transfer data between the modules and they also understand how the different modules are connected to each other. Students are active in lectures. Students are able to apply what they have leared in other ERP systems.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and computer exercises.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Activity in lectures 20 %, assignments 80 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Assignments, no exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 32 h.
  Independent work 76 h.

• Business Research Methods 5B00BU29-3004 20.01.2021-28.02.2021  3 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can explain the basic research methods. They can explain and compare the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. They can plan a research project using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. They can show through the excercises that they are able to gather the required data, analyze the results in a proper way, report and interpret the acquired results. They can compare the differences between research work and a development project. They can explain the objectives and methods involved in a development work.
  Students can find and use domestic and international sources related to course tasks.

  Course contents

  Quantitative research process, including sampling, questionnaire design, statistical methods suitable for the research material , analyzing and reporting the results of a quantitative research
  - Special features of qualitative research, process and methods, analyzing and reporting the results of a qualitative research
  - Purpose of a development work, methods for the implementation of a development project, reporting and evaluation of the project
  - Evaluation of the research

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  20.01.2021 - 28.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3030 22.03.2021-06.06.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kokoama materiaali Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kyseessä on virtuaalikurssi. Tentti virtuaalivalvotussa Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi.
  Kurssi sisältää itsenäistä opiskelua: erilaisia kirjallisia ja suullisia tehtäviä, sekä kuuntelutehtäviä. Myös vuorovaikutteisia verkkotehtäviä muiden kurssilaisten kanssa.
  Uusi teema joka viikko, mutta mahdollisuus edetä myös hitaampaa tahtia. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Aktiivinen osallistuminen (moodle-aktiivisuus), Kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien palauttaminen hyväksytysti sekä Exam-tentti kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 06.06.2021

  Enrollment date

  21.09.2020 - 18.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti kurssin päätyttyä Exam-tenttitilassa (toukokuu). Uusintatentit niin ikään Exam-tenttitilassa. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  81h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3024 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely
  - itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1-5.
  - aktiivinen osallistuminen ohjattuun työskentelyyn
  - suullisen kielitaidon aktiivinen harjoittelu
  - kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti
  - tentti (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Opintojaksolla on 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Läsnäolominimi 50 % kontaktitunneista. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  - kontaktiopetus 28 h
  - itsenäinen opiskelu 53 h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3025 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely
  - itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1-5.
  - aktiivinen osallistuminen ohjattuun työskentelyyn
  - suullisen kielitaidon aktiivinen harjoittelu
  - kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti
  - tentti (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Opintojaksolla on 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Läsnäolominimi 50 % kontaktitunneista. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  - kontaktiopetus 28 h
  - itsenäinen opiskelu 53 h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3026 08.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely
  - itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1-5.
  - aktiivinen osallistuminen ohjattuun työskentelyyn
  - suullisen kielitaidon aktiivinen harjoittelu
  - kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti
  - tentti (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 12.02.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Opintojaksolla on 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Läsnäolominimi 50 % kontaktitunneista. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  - kontaktiopetus 28 h
  - itsenäinen opiskelu 53 h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3027 08.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely
  - itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1-5.
  - aktiivinen osallistuminen ohjattuun työskentelyyn
  - suullisen kielitaidon aktiivinen harjoittelu
  - kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti
  - tentti (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 12.02.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Opintojaksolla on 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Läsnäolominimi 50 % kontaktitunneista. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti Exam-tenttitilassa kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  - kontaktiopetus 28 h
  - itsenäinen opiskelu 53 h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3028 18.01.2021-02.04.2021  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely
  - itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan asteikolla 1-5.
  - aktiivinen osallistuminen ohjattuun työskentelyyn
  - suullisen kielitaidon aktiivinen harjoittelu
  - kirjallisten ja suullisten tehtävien suorittaminen hyväksytysti
  - tentti (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 02.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 13.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Small group(s)

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 1. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 1. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Store

  Further information for students

  Opintojaksolla on 80 % läsnäolovelvollisuus. Läsnäolominimi 50 % kontaktitunneista. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti kurssin lopuksi. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  - kontaktiopetus 20 h
  - itsenäinen opiskelu 61h (not translated)

• Business Swedish KD07AYRU022-3029 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (IB20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will have spoken and written competence in using Swedish in both ordinary and in most common field-related situations. They will possess skills and terminology in obtaining and utilizing field-related information. They know how to develop their language skills so that the skills meet the demands of working life.
  Students are able
  
  - to tell about themselves, their education and job experience in Swedish and apply for a job in Swedish
  - to communicate on the telephone and/or via e-mail
  - to tell about their work and environment,
  - to describe companies and their operations and/or the company's products and production
  - to search and use field-related information in Swedish

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The student masters the central structures of Swedish.

  Course contents

  - telling about oneself and one's education
  - job seeking, interviews, CVs
  - describing one's work environment, conditions and duties
  - describing a company and its operations
  - small talk
  - telephone conversations and electronic communication
  - meetings, guiding others, giving opinions and arguing in favour of those opinions
  - customer-service situations
  - presentation of products and/or companies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited vocabulary but mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and quite easy field-related texts. They manage predictable working life situations when assisted. Pronunciation influenced by other languages.

  Good

  .Students have a satisfactory command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary.
  They manage fairly well in most common predictable field-related situations. Understandable pronunciation.

  Excellent

  Students have an excellent command of grammatical structures and professional vocabulary. They are active and can interact independently and fluently in written and oral field ?related situations. Pronunciation close to native speaker.

  Further information

  Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Materials announced by the lecturer at the beginning of the course

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - contact lessons, spoken and written exercises, listening comprehension exercises, group and pair work
  - program-specific assignments
  - independent learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation in the class work
  - exercises in spoken language skills
  - students have to pass written and spoken exercises
  - exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Times of the exams will be negotiated with the students, retakes 1 month and 2 months after the course

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures 28 h
  independent learning 52 h

• Camp Noste LT00CG79-3003 04.01.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student who has gone through his own business idea of the innovation and development process understands how new ideas and inventions can turn to a profitable business. During the process, student learns how it is important to know how to use the help of external experts in development work.

  Course contents

  Students participate in Camp Nose with their own business idea /company / product or service industry. If student doesn’t have an idea, we give one. The aim of the course is to develop a product, service or business idea the best possible business model through the business development process. Idea will be tested and sparred with the help of experts in various fields.
  (Themes: Business idea clarification, productisation and commercialization, business management and finance, sales and marketing, business idea protection, pitching) The course will be conducted in a seminar and workshop type from 13-17 May 2019.

  Further information

  100% attendance at studies, because the course is conducted in a seminar and workshop type.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan osoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Camp Noste on SeAMKin ja SeiESin järjestämä liikeidea- ja yrityskiihdyttämö, jossa muokataan omaa bisnesideaa viikon ajan eri aihealuiden (tuotteistaminen, markkinointi, hinnoittelu, pitchaus) osalta. Syksyllä 2020 Camp Noste järjestetään viikolla 45 ma-pe klo 9-15 välisenä aikana
  Camp Noste toteutetaan suomeksi Y-Zonen tiloissa F143. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty/hylätty. Suoritus hyväksytään kun kaikki tehtävät on palautettu ja tarkistettu. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  14.12.2020 - 15.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  100 % läsnäolo ja osallistuminen päiviin, kirjalliset tehtävät, ryhmäsparraus, pitchausharjoitukset. Oppimispäiväkirja. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  Oppitunnit 30 h. Itsenäinen työskentely 51 h (BMC, liikeidean kirkastaminen, oppimispäiväkirja) (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Camp Noste toteutetaan yhden viikon mittaisena intensiivisenä opintojaksona. (not translated)

• Career planning and internationalisation XX00CG83-3015 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - plan their studies in accordance with their own career plans
  - develop their job seeking skills in different ways
  - identify their own career opportunities
  - anticipate the changing needs of working life
  - identify the effects of multiculturalism and globalisation on working life and interaction
  - function in an international operational environment and make use of international networks
  - plan their personal internationalisation in studies and working life

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Course: Studying in an University of Applied Sciences
  Recommended optional programme components:
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - rules of working life and working life skills
  - anticipating the needs of future working life
  - career planning and job seeking skills
  - goal-oriented planning of studies from the viewpoint of the student’s own career plans
  - personal internationalisation planning
  - opportunities of study and training abroad
  - international operational environment and multiculturalism
  - international networks

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Johanna Koivula, Kari Jokiranta

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Career planning and internationalisation XX00CG83-3023 18.01.2021-31.05.2021  2 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - plan their studies in accordance with their own career plans
  - develop their job seeking skills in different ways
  - identify their own career opportunities
  - anticipate the changing needs of working life
  - identify the effects of multiculturalism and globalisation on working life and interaction
  - function in an international operational environment and make use of international networks
  - plan their personal internationalisation in studies and working life

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Course: Studying in an University of Applied Sciences
  Recommended optional programme components:
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - rules of working life and working life skills
  - anticipating the needs of future working life
  - career planning and job seeking skills
  - goal-oriented planning of studies from the viewpoint of the student’s own career plans
  - personal internationalisation planning
  - opportunities of study and training abroad
  - international operational environment and multiculturalism
  - international networks

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Sari Havulehto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3144 08.09.2020-08.10.2020  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions for written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.
  Recommended optional programme components
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction
  - group communication skills (discussions, negotiations, meetings)
  - writing formal texts
  - SeAMK instructions for written work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognize the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognize the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logical, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.09.2020 - 08.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Elisa Kannasto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3134 02.09.2020-15.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions for written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.
  Recommended optional programme components
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction
  - group communication skills (discussions, negotiations, meetings)
  - writing formal texts
  - SeAMK instructions for written work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognize the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognize the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logical, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer
  - Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/) - Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/), - Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
  - SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, web based learning, assignments, potentially exam / exams, independent stydy

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments, exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2020 - 15.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No work placement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total about 80 h
  Lectures about 20 h
  Independent study about 40 h
  Materials 20 h

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3135 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions for written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.
  Recommended optional programme components
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction
  - group communication skills (discussions, negotiations, meetings)
  - writing formal texts
  - SeAMK instructions for written work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognize the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognize the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logical, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer
  - Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/) - Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/), - Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
  - SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, web based learning, assignments, potentially exam / exams, independent stydy

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments, exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No work placement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total about 80 h
  Lectures about 20 h
  Independent study about 40 h
  Materials 20 h

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3136 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions for written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.
  Recommended optional programme components
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction
  - group communication skills (discussions, negotiations, meetings)
  - writing formal texts
  - SeAMK instructions for written work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognize the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognize the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logical, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer
  - Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/) - Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/), - Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
  - SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, web based learning, assignments, potentially exam / exams, independent stydy

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments, exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No work placement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total about 80 h
  Lectures about 20 h
  Independent study about 40 h
  Materials 20 h

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3137 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions for written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.
  Recommended optional programme components
  The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction
  - group communication skills (discussions, negotiations, meetings)
  - writing formal texts
  - SeAMK instructions for written work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognize the culturally-bound character of communication to some extent. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognize the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logical, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer
  - Verkkomateriaali esim. Kirjoittajan ABC (http://webcgi.oulu.fi/oykk/abc/) - Kielijelppi (http://www.kielijelppi.fi/), - Kielikompassi https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/opetus/kirjoitus/kirjoituskurssi/index.shtml https://kielikompassi.jyu.fi/uploads/document_userfiles/kokoustekn/
  - SeAMKin kirjallisten töiden ohje

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, web based learning, assignments, potentially exam / exams, independent stydy

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments, exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No work placement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total about 80 h
  Lectures about 20 h
  Independent study about 40 h
  Materials 20 h

• Company Law LTVATH203-3010 26.02.2021-09.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. The student is able to explain the owner's liability for the obligations of a company and is able to explain who can perform legal acts on behalf of the company.
  
  The student is able to prepare the foundation documents and a legally valid company name of a partnership company and a limited company. The student is able to describe the meaning of the trade register notice in different stages of business activity.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Law

  Course contents

  - Companies Act (624/2006)
  - Legislation concerning partnerships
  - Company Names Act (128/1979)
  - Trade Register Act (129/1979)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to find the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to explain the owner's liability for the obligations of a company and is able to explain who can perform legal acts on behalf of the company. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company.

  Good

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to explain the essential differences between corporate forms. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company by himself.

  Excellent

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to compare dissimilar corporate forms. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company by himself and s/he is able to make a comparison between these documents.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Ryhmätyöt:
  1. Henkilö ja osakeyhtiön perustamistoimenpiteet ( hyv / hyl
  2. Yhteisöoikeuden ryhmätyö (50%)
  Yksilötyö:
  Loppuraportti kurssin sisällöstä (50%) (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Kim Leppänen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Company Law LTVATH203-3011 20.01.2021-30.03.2021  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. The student is able to explain the owner's liability for the obligations of a company and is able to explain who can perform legal acts on behalf of the company.
  
  The student is able to prepare the foundation documents and a legally valid company name of a partnership company and a limited company. The student is able to describe the meaning of the trade register notice in different stages of business activity.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Law

  Course contents

  - Companies Act (624/2006)
  - Legislation concerning partnerships
  - Company Names Act (128/1979)
  - Trade Register Act (129/1979)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to find the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to explain the owner's liability for the obligations of a company and is able to explain who can perform legal acts on behalf of the company. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company.

  Good

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the essential legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to explain the essential differences between corporate forms. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company by himself.

  Excellent

  The student is able to find and apply in practice the legislation concerning partnership companies and limited companies. S/he is able to compare dissimilar corporate forms. The student is able to prepare the foundation documents of a partnership company and a limited company by himself and s/he is able to make a comparison between these documents.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Ryhmätyöt:
  1. Henkilö ja osakeyhtiön perustamistoimenpiteet ( hyv / hyl
  2. Yhteisöoikeuden ryhmätyö (50%)
  Yksilötyö:
  Loppuraportti kurssin sisällöstä (50%) (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  20.01.2021 - 30.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 08.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Kim Leppänen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Company and Personal Taxation LTVATH301-3008 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  5 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to define the basic concepts of taxation. S/he is able to describe the taxation proceedings of personal and business taxation. The student is able to explain the income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search the legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice.
  The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he understands the differences between the taxation of different business forms. The student is able to evaluate the differences between tax planning, tax evasion and tax offence.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Course contents

  - basic concepts of taxation
  - taxation proceedings
  - types and sources of income
  - taxability of incomes and the right of deductions directed to them
  - effect of different company forms on taxation
  - tax planning/tax evasion/tax offence

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to explain the essential income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. The student is able to search essential legislation connected to personal and business taxation. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to explain the essential differences between taxation of different business forms.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student is able to explain the essential income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search essential legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to explain the differences between taxation of different business forms.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5)
  The student is able to explain the income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search the legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to compare the taxation of different business forms.

  Further information

  The participants of the course will visit a tax office during the course

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Company and Personal Taxation LTVATH301-3009 26.08.2020-21.10.2020  5 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to define the basic concepts of taxation. S/he is able to describe the taxation proceedings of personal and business taxation. The student is able to explain the income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search the legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice.
  The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he understands the differences between the taxation of different business forms. The student is able to evaluate the differences between tax planning, tax evasion and tax offence.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Course contents

  - basic concepts of taxation
  - taxation proceedings
  - types and sources of income
  - taxability of incomes and the right of deductions directed to them
  - effect of different company forms on taxation
  - tax planning/tax evasion/tax offence

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to explain the essential income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. The student is able to search essential legislation connected to personal and business taxation. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to explain the essential differences between taxation of different business forms.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student is able to explain the essential income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search essential legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to explain the differences between taxation of different business forms.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5)
  The student is able to explain the income types of personal and business taxation and the deductions directed to them. S/he is also able to apply this knowledge in practice. The student is able to search the legislation connected to personal and business taxation and apply it in practice. The student is able to prepare tax calculations and s/he is able to compare the taxation of different business forms.

  Further information

  The participants of the course will visit a tax office during the course

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Luentomateriaali, yritys- ja henkilöveroiusta koskeva lainsäädäntö (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot, harjoitustehtävät (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2020 - 21.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 19.08.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti viimeisellä luentokerralla, uusinta sopimuksen mukaan (not translated)

• Competence Management LTVALK303-3008 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can define and explain different ways of assessing, recognising and developing expertise in organisations.
  Students are able to develop the methods of managing expertise in cooperation with the management of an organisation. They are able to assess management of expertise as a tool of business development.

  Course contents

  - the significance of identifying, managing and developing expertise to the development of business in a company
  - various ways to evaluate, identify and develop expertise in an organisation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to show exeptable competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to show good competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to show excellent competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Kimmo Kulmala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Competence Management LTVALK303-3009 30.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can define and explain different ways of assessing, recognising and developing expertise in organisations.
  Students are able to develop the methods of managing expertise in cooperation with the management of an organisation. They are able to assess management of expertise as a tool of business development.

  Course contents

  - the significance of identifying, managing and developing expertise to the development of business in a company
  - various ways to evaluate, identify and develop expertise in an organisation.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to show exeptable competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to show good competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to show excellent competence in knowledge management both in theory and practice

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  30.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 19.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Elina Ojala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Competent Book-Keeper LTVATH101-3011 04.01.2021-12.02.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using valid sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners' equity in a corporation and is able to record these transactions in a company's accounts.
  
  The student is able to outline and recognize how a company's business transactions and book entries affect a company's performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company's ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company's performance and financial status. The student is able to utilize financial information in decision making. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Accounting

  Course contents

  - Tasks of financial accounting and especially of financial statements, use of financial statements
  - Fundamentals of financial accounting and preparation of financial statements
  - Book entries regarding owners' equity
  - Financial statement documents (balance sheet, income statement, notes to the financial statements) and analyzing thereof
  - Relationship between financial accounting and taxation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using given sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  
  The student is able to outline, how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  The student takes part in class room work and discussions. The student takes part in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using given sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  The student is able to outline, how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  For the most part, the student takes actively part in class room work and discussions. The student is an active member in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

  Excellent

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using valid sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  The student is able to outline and recognize how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to utilize financial information in decision making. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions. The student is an active member in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Soile Tomperi, Kehittyvä kirjanpitotaito (2016 or newer)
  - Accounting Law and Ordinance (1997)
  - Valtioneuvoston asetus pien- ja mikroyrityksen tilinpäätöksessä esitettävistä tiedoista (2015)
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and guided practice
  - Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Exam
  - Assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  .

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Competent Book-Keeper LTVATH101-3012 15.03.2021-16.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using valid sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners' equity in a corporation and is able to record these transactions in a company's accounts.
  
  The student is able to outline and recognize how a company's business transactions and book entries affect a company's performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company's ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company's performance and financial status. The student is able to utilize financial information in decision making. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Accounting

  Course contents

  - Tasks of financial accounting and especially of financial statements, use of financial statements
  - Fundamentals of financial accounting and preparation of financial statements
  - Book entries regarding owners' equity
  - Financial statement documents (balance sheet, income statement, notes to the financial statements) and analyzing thereof
  - Relationship between financial accounting and taxation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using given sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  
  The student is able to outline, how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  The student takes part in class room work and discussions. The student takes part in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using given sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  The student is able to outline, how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  For the most part, the student takes actively part in class room work and discussions. The student is an active member in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

  Excellent

  The student is able to explain the essential content and tasks of financial accounting. The student is able to apply the basic principles of bookkeeping and the preparation of financial statements. Using valid sources of information, the student is able to find and apply information pertaining financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements. The student is able to recognize and analyze business transactions concerning owners? equity and is able to record these transactions in a company?s accounts.
  The student is able to outline and recognize how a company?s business transactions and book entries affect a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to prepare an income statement and a balance sheet based on the information from a company?s ledger and, based on these, is able to form an opinion on a company?s performance and financial status. The student is able to utilize financial information in decision making. The student is able to explain the connection between financial accounting and taxation.
  The student is familiar with English vocabulary of the field and is able to read articles in English. The student is able to explain, how financial accounting is international and how international practices affect our local accounting practices.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions. The student is an active member in group work and is a supportive member of a team.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Soile Tomperi, Kehittyvä kirjanpitotaito (2016 tai uudempi), oppikirja ja harjoituskirja
  - Accounting Law and Ordinance (1997)
  - Valtioneuvoston asetus pien- ja mikroyrityksen tilinpäätöksessä esitettävistä tiedoista (2015)
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and guided practice
  - Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Exam
  - Assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.03.2021 - 16.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 05.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  .

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Consolidated Financial Statements and IFRS LTVATH602-3004 31.08.2020-27.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to explain the purpose of consolidated financial statements and the use of the information they deliver. The student is able to define the instances, when the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements exists and is able to define the boundaries of a group. The student is able to prepare consolidated financial statements, is able to recognize special cases pertaining to them and is able to find relevant, up-to-date information to problems concerning them.
  
  The student is familiar with the basics of IFRS standards.
  
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Preparing the Financial Statements
  - Communities Law

  Course contents

  - Group as a concept
  - consolidation
  - consolidated financial statements
  - IFRS/IAS -standards

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the purpose of consolidated financial statements and the use of the information they deliver. The student is able to define the most basic instances, when the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements exists and with the aid of the concept of a group is able to define the boundaries of a simple group. The student is able to prepare uncomplicated consolidated financial statements, is able to recognize most common cases pertaining to the consolidated financial statements and is able to find relevant, up-to-date information to problems concerning them.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from given sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes part in class room work and discussions.

  Good

  The student is able to explain the purpose of consolidated financial statements and the use of the information they deliver. The student is able to define the most common instances, when the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements exists and with the aid of the concept of a group is able to define the boundaries of a group. The student is able to prepare consolidated financial statements which contain the most common transactions of a group, is able to recognize special cases pertaining to the consolidated financial statements and is able to find relevant, up-to-date information to problems concerning them.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

  Excellent

  The student is able to explain the purpose of consolidated financial statements and the use of the information they deliver. The student is able to define the instances, when the obligation to prepare consolidated financial statements exists and is able to define the boundaries of a group. The student is able to prepare consolidated financial statements, is able to recognize special cases pertaining to them and is able to find relevant, up-to-date information to problems concerning them.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of the field and knows the meaning of international standards and practices. The student knows the major international organizations of the field.
  The student takes actively part in class room work and discussions.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Tomperi: Kehittyvä kirjanpitotaito ja harjoituskirja.
  - Honkamäki-Reponen-Mäkelä-Pohjonen: Konsernitilinpäätöksen laadinta
  - Accounting Act and Ordinance (1997)
  - IFRS Standards
  - other material as informed by the instructor

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 100 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 27.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Contracts and liability for debts of a company LTYA102-3012 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to describe the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice.
  
  The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to compose a legally valid letter of authority, which fulfils its function. The student is able to describe the legal position of the debtor and the creditor.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Basics of Law

  Course contents

  - Finnish legal system
  - legal system in the European Union
  - Code of Juridicial procedure (228/1929)
  - Promissory Notes Act (622/1947)
  - Act on Guarantees and Third-Party Pledge (361/1999)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex. The student is able to explain the essential principles of contract law and the law ob obligations.

  Good

  The student is able to present the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex and other legal databases. The student knows how to apply the rules of contract law and the law of obligations in practice.

  Excellent

  The student is able to compare the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice. The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to explain the legal responsibility of the debtor and the creditor.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Salonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Contracts and liability for debts of a company LTYA102-3013 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to describe the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice.
  
  The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to compose a legally valid letter of authority, which fulfils its function. The student is able to describe the legal position of the debtor and the creditor.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Basics of Law

  Course contents

  - Finnish legal system
  - legal system in the European Union
  - Code of Juridicial procedure (228/1929)
  - Promissory Notes Act (622/1947)
  - Act on Guarantees and Third-Party Pledge (361/1999)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex. The student is able to explain the essential principles of contract law and the law ob obligations.

  Good

  The student is able to present the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex and other legal databases. The student knows how to apply the rules of contract law and the law of obligations in practice.

  Excellent

  The student is able to compare the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice. The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to explain the legal responsibility of the debtor and the creditor.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Salonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Contracts and liability for debts of a company LTYA102-3014 24.08.2020-22.09.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to describe the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice.
  
  The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to compose a legally valid letter of authority, which fulfils its function. The student is able to describe the legal position of the debtor and the creditor.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Basics of Law

  Course contents

  - Finnish legal system
  - legal system in the European Union
  - Code of Juridicial procedure (228/1929)
  - Promissory Notes Act (622/1947)
  - Act on Guarantees and Third-Party Pledge (361/1999)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex. The student is able to explain the essential principles of contract law and the law ob obligations.

  Good

  The student is able to present the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from Finlex and other legal databases. The student knows how to apply the rules of contract law and the law of obligations in practice.

  Excellent

  The student is able to compare the legal system of Finland and in the European Union. S/he is able to search for information from legal databases and knows how to apply the gained knowledge in practice. The student knows how to operate as a party to a contract. S/he is able to explain the legal responsibility of the debtor and the creditor.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 22.09.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 17.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Corporate Governance and Special Topics in Auditing LTVATH403-3004 31.08.2020-20.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is capable of defining the concept of corporate governance and is able to evaluate its meaning to a company. The student is able to explain the concepts of risk management and internal controls and is able to analyze the meaning of these to a company. The student is able to define and recognize special issues in an auditor's reporting and other tasks performed by the auditor besides statutory audit. Besides the Accounting Act, the student is able to interpret the implications of other regulations to an audit. As regards to performing an audit, the student is able to take into account the special features of different types of business organizations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Prepaparing Financial Statements
  - Company Law
  - Auditing
  - International auditing standards / Auditing techniques

  Course contents

  - Corporate Governance
  - Risk management, internal controls and fraud
  - Regulation concerning auditing in the Companies Act and Securites Market Act

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to define special issues in an auditor?s reporting and other tasks performed by the auditor besides statutory audit. The student is able to explain the concepts of risk management and internal controls. The student is capable of defining the concept of corporate governance. Besides the Accounting Act, the student is able to interpret the implications of other regulations to an audit. As regards to performing an audit, the student is able to take into account the special features of different types of business organizations.

  Good

  The student is able to define and recognize special issues in an auditor?s reporting and other tasks performed by the auditor besides statutory audit. The student is able to explain the concepts of risk management and internal controls and is able to analyze the meaning of these to a company. The student is capable of defining the concept of corporate governance and is able to evaluate its meaning to a company. Besides the Accounting Act, the student is able to interpret the implications of other regulations to an audit. As regards to performing an audit, the student is able to take into account the special features of different types of business organizations.

  Excellent

  he student is able to define and recognize special issues in an auditor?s reporting and other tasks performed by the auditor besides statutory audit. The student is able to explain the concepts of risk management and internal controls and is able to analyze the meaning of these to a company. The student is capable of defining the concept of corporate governance and is able to evaluate its meaning to a company. Besides the Accounting Act, the student is able to interpret the implications of other regulations to an audit. As regards to performing an audit, the student is able to take into account the special features of different types of business organizations.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - ST-Akatemia: Tilintarkastajan raportointi (latest edition)
  - ST-Akatemia: Kansainväliset tilintarkastusalan standardit (online)
  - Ari-Matti Korkeamäki: Tilintarkastuksen perusteet (2017)
  - Auditing Act (2015)
  - Companies Act (2006)
  - Securities Market Act (2012)
  - other material as informed by the instructor

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 20.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 36 h
  - independent work 45 h

• Corporate board member KD07DWYR020-3004 19.10.2020-31.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the tasks and responsibilites, based on the company law, of the board of directors of a limited company. The student knows the rights and responsibilities of a single board member. The student knows the meaning of corporate governance. The student is able to improve the board work of virtual enterprises.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Virtual Enterprise

  Course contents

  - Company law, especially regulation concerning board of directors and members of the board
  - tasks of the board of directors

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Company law
  - Alma Talent Fokus, company law
  - other material informed by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures
  - taking part in the work of the boards of directors
  - meetings
  - independet work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - learning diary 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 10.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D
  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 22

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Further information for students

  Opetusajat LITA18 -ryhmien lukujärjestyksessä (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  .

  Students use of time and load

  . participating in the board work (6 meetings, 6 hours)
  - meetings (18 hours)
  - visiting lectureres (6 h)
  - independet work (24 hours)

• Cost Accounting and -Management LTVATH402-3006 31.08.2020-18.10.2020  3 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can produce management accounting information for decision making. They can choose and implement a cost accounting system by considering the firm specific characteristics. Students are able to apply the key concepts of the course also in English. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive cost management for firms in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Analysing and developing a business, 7 op (LTYP104) & Financial Management of an Enterprise, 4 op (LTYA103)

  Course contents

  - management accounting concepts, cost classifications
  - logic of cost accounting, responsibility center and product costing
  - activity-based costing (ABC) and job costing

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student is able to implement costing methods for different purposes at a satisfactory level. Student can use income statement as a fundament for creating a responsibility center and product cost calculation a satisfactory level. Student is able to implement different costing methods for different purposes in strategic and operative management at a satisfactory level.

  Good

  Student is able to implement costing methods for different purposes at a good level. Student can use income statement as a fundament for creating a responsibility center and product cost calculation at a good level. Student is able to implement different costing methods for different purposes in strategic and operative management at a good level.

  Excellent

  Student is able to implement costing methods for different purposes at an excellent level. Student can use income statement as a fundament for creating a responsibility center and product cost calculation at an excellent level. Student is able to implement different costing methods for different purposes in strategic and operative management at an excellent level.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Henri Teittinen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Creativity and Innovation Management LTVALK203-3008 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  2 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course deals with creativity, leadership and explores a variety of brainstorming and solution methods. After completing the course the student understands what are creativity and its sub-regions in innovation. They recognize a variety of human creativity areas. He/she is able to apply a variety of innovative methods. He/she understands the principles of multi-professional teams work.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None

  Course contents

  - what is creativity?
  - different types of talent
  - creative thinking tools
  - brainstorming process
  - promotion of innovation
  - benefits and challenges of multi-professional teams

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is aware of the creativity and innovation management.

  Good

  The student knows and is able to take advantage of creativity and innovation management.

  Excellent

  The student is able to analyze and develop creativity and innovation management.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Elina Ojala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Customer Behaviour LTVAMA202-3005 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  4 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can analyze customers behaviour in different environments. The student can recognize phases in purchasing process and factors influencing to the purchasing process.
  The student can draw conclusions relating to marketing planning applying customer behaviour knowledge.

  Course contents

  -Needs, motives, involvement, attitudes and values
  -Purchasing and decision-making process of consumers and customers (in b-to-c and b-to-b markets)
  -Consumer Behaviour (b-to-c)
  -Purchasing Behaviour (b-to-b)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student can analyze customers behaviour in different environments. The student can recognize phases in purchasing process and factors influencing to the purchasing process.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student can analyze customers behaviour in different environments. The student can recognize phases in purchasing process and factors influencing to the purchasing process. The student can draw conclusions relating to marketing planning applying customer behaviour knowledge.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can analyze customers behaviour in different environments. The student can recognize phases in purchasing process and factors influencing to the purchasing process. The student can draw conclusions relating to marketing planning applying customer behaviour knowledge.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -Hiltunen, Elina (2017). Mitä tulevaisuuden asiakas haluaa. Trendit ja ilmiöt.
  -Solomon, M. & Bamossy, G. & Askegaard, S. & Hogg, M. (2006). Consumer Behaviour European Perspective
  -Arantola, H. (2006). Customer Insight
  -Ojasalo, J. & Ojasalo, K. (2010). B-to-B-palvelujen markkinointi
  -Rope, T. (1998). Business to Business-markkinointi
  -Laine, K. (2015). Myynti on rikki. B-to-B-myynnin uusi aika
  -Learning material and articles on the Moodle site
  -Any additional material acquired by the participants themselves

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -Lectures
  -Group work
  -Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The student is able to analyze customer behavior in different operating environments. The student is able to identify the steps and factors influencing the purchasing process. The student is able to make marketing decisions based on customer information.
  
  -Active participation
  - Exercise 1 (individual work, 20 % of the grade)
  - Exercise 2 (group work, 40 % of the grade)
  - Learning assignments ((individual work, 40 % of the grade)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Terhi Anttila

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload: 106 h
  -Lectures and group work guidance and performance hours 22 h
  -Group work 34 h
  -Independent work 50 h

  Content periodicity

  -Needs, motives, involvement, attitudes and values
  -Purchasing and decision-making process of consumers and customers (in b-to-c and b-to-b markets)
  -Consumer Behaviour (b-to-c)
  -Purchasing Behaviour (b-to-b)

• Customer Relationship Management LTVAMA402-3008 01.02.2021-21.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student recognizes the role of customer relationship management. The student knows how customer knowledge can be acquired and used in strategic decision making. The student is able to classify different kind of customers on the basis of customer information. The student recognizes measurement techniques related to customer knowledge and knows how different reports on customer information can be used in marketing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - Characteristics of relationship marketing
  - Phases of customer relationships and customer relationship development
  - Collection and utilization of customer data

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (2-1): The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can describe the characteristics of customer relationship marketing. The student can evaluate the potential and role of relationship marketing in maintaining and developing customer relations. The student can apply reasonable criteria in classifying customer relationships.

  Good

  Good (4-3): The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can to a good standard describe the characteristics of customer relationship marketing. The student can evaluate the potential and role of relationship marketing in maintaining and developing customer relations. The student can apply reasonable criteria in classifying customer relationships.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can to an excellent standard describe the characteristics of customer relationship marketing. The student can evaluate the potential and role of relationship marketing in maintaining and developing customer relations. The student can apply reasonable criteria in classifying customer relationships.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Mäntyneva, M. 2019. Key account management: kasvata yrityksesi avainasiakkuuksia. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  
  •Gerdt, B. & Eskelinen, S. 2018. Digiajan asiakaskokemus: oppia kansainvälisiltä huipuilta. Helsinki: Alma Talent.
  
  •Korkiakoski, K & Gerdt, B. 2016. Ylivoimainen asiakaskokemus: työkalupakki. Helsinki: Talentum.
  
  •Vesterinen, J. 2014. Committed to customers: a 5-step model for delivering great customer experiences. Helsinki: Suomen Liikekirjat.
  
  •Keskinen, T. & Lipiäinen, J. 2013. Asiakkaan matkassa : tuotekeskeisyydestä symbioosistrategiaan. Helsinki : Talentum. Myös e-kirjana.
  
  Articles. All articles can be found from: https://seamk.libguides.com/lehdet/ulkomaiset
  
  Choose Abi Inform or Ebsco
  
  •Debnath, R., Datta, B. & Mukhopadhyay. 2016. Customer Relationship Management Theory and Research in the New Millennium: Directions for Future Research. Journal of Relationship Marketing 15 (4), 299-325.
  
  • Nguyen, B. & Mutum, D. 2012. A review of customer relationship management: successes, advances, pitfalls and futures. Business Process Management Journal , Vol. 18 (3), 400-419.
  
  •Ngo, V., Pavelkova, D., Phan, Q. & Nguyen, N. 2018. Customer relationship management (CRM) in small and medium tourism enterprises: a dynamic capabilities perspective. Tourism and Hospitality Management 24 (1), 63-86.
  
  •Srisamran, P. & Ractham, V. 2014. Customer-Centric Knowledge Creation for Customer Relationship Management. The Journal of Applied Business Research, Vol. 30 (2), 397-408.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Virtual course: independent work and group work, active participation in virtual work
  Written exercise: book summary and written exercise, virtual assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Summary 50 % and written excercise 50 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 21.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Sanna Joensuu-Salo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  none

  Students use of time and load

  Literature review 30 h
  Case and report 30 h
  Web-based learning 20 h

• Customer Service as a Success Factor LTYA101-3014 14.01.2021-26.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can define a service and its components, describe the phases of a service process and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Marketing studies in virtual enterprise studies.

  Course contents

  - service, service quality
  - critical moments, handling different customers
  - internal customers
  - service recovery situations, other special cases
  - service gaps
  - working in customer service

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can define a service and its components, describe the phases of a service process and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can define service and its components, describe the phases of a service process well and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can define service and its components, describe the phases of a service process in depth and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Soma part of these books:
  Grönroos 2015. Palvelujen johtaminen ja markkinointi.
  Gerdt ja Eskelinen, 2018. Digiajan asiakaskokemus. Oppia kansainvälisiltä huipuilta.
  Bergström & Leppänen 2015. Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi.,
  H-L., Lehtonen, J. ja Toskala, A. 2002. Asiakaspalvelu vuorovaikutuksena
  or other material informed later.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures 20 h.
  Teamwork.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Harjoitukset ja tentti.
  Aktiivinen osallituminen. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 26.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B
  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course: 80 h

• Customer Service as a Success Factor LTYA101-3015 08.10.2020-30.11.2020  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can define a service and its components, describe the phases of a service process and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Marketing studies in virtual enterprise studies.

  Course contents

  - service, service quality
  - critical moments, handling different customers
  - internal customers
  - service recovery situations, other special cases
  - service gaps
  - working in customer service

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can define a service and its components, describe the phases of a service process and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can define service and its components, describe the phases of a service process well and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can define service and its components, describe the phases of a service process in depth and recognize the elements of service quality and service gaps. The student can function in customer service operations in both external and internal customer service situations. The student recognizes various customer service situations and can analyze customer behaviour from the perspective of customer service.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Pesonen, H-L., Lehtonen, J. & Toskala, A. 2002. Asiakaspalvelu vuorovaikutuksena tai muu luennoitsijan ilmoittama materiaali.
  Moodlen materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkkototeutus. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.10.2020 - 30.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 01.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Kim Leppänen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Verkko-opiskelu, harjoitustehtävät 81h (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  - palvelutapahtuma ja sen vaiheet
  - palvelukuilut
  - sisäiset ja ulkoiset asiakkaat
  - vuorovaikutuksen merkityksen tunnistaminen
  - haastavat asiakastilanteet
  - erilaisten asiakkaiden kohtaaminen
  - palvelun laatu
  - viestintä ja vuorovaikútus asiakaspalvelutilanteessa (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät ja on osallistunut opintojaksoon. Opiskelija osaa määritellä palvelun ja sen osatekijät, kuvata palvelutapahtuman vaiheet ja tunnistaa palvelun laadun osatekijät sekä palvelukuilut. Opiskelija osaa toimia asiakaspalvelijana sekä sisäisessä että ulkoisessa asiakaspalvelussa. Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa erilaisia asiakastilanteita ja analysoida asiakkaan käyttäytymistä asiakaspalvelun näkökulmasta. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät hyvin ja on osallistunut aktiivisesti opintojaksoon. Opiskelija osaa hyvin määritellä palvelun ja sen osatekijät, kuvata palvelutapahtuman vaiheet ja tunnistaa palvelun laadun osatekijät sekä palvelukuilut. Opiskelija osaa toimia asiakaspalvelijana sekä sisäisessä että ulkoisessa asiakaspalvelussa. Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa erilaisia asiakastilanteita ja analysoida asiakkaan käyttäytymistä asiakaspalvelun näkökulmasta. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät kiitettävästi ja on osallistunut aktiivisesti ja rakentavasti opintojaksoon. Opiskelija osaa erinomaisesti määritellä palvelun ja sen osatekijät, kuvata palvelutapahtuman vaiheet ja tunnistaa palvelun laadun osatekijät sekä palvelukuilut. Opiskelija osaa toimia asiakaspalvelijana sekä sisäisessä että ulkoisessa asiakaspalvelussa. Opiskelija osaa tunnistaa erilaisia asiakastilanteita ja analysoida asiakkaan käyttäytymistä asiakaspalvelun näkökulmasta. (not translated)

• Data Security and Digital Law LT00CF83-3001 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can explain key terms related to information security and privacy. Students are able to assess the security from the individual and the organizational point of view. Students are able to protect computers against security threats.
  
  Student know essential laws and regulations on digital business. Student know which legal frameworks apply in both consumer and B2B digital business.

  Course contents

  - key concepts in computer security and privacy
  - security threats and risks
  - protecting from security threats
  - essential laws and regulations on digital business on the level of Finland and EU

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to list the information security and privacy related to the key concepts. Students are able to list the key security threats. Students are able to improve computer's security under guidance. Students are able to understand basic issues in digital regulations on national and EU level.

  Good

  Students are able to describe the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. They are able to describe the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students can improve the security of your computer. Students are able to understand essential issues in digital regulations on national and EU level. They are able to find information about regulations.

  Excellent

  The student can explain the data security and data protection related to the key concepts. Students are able to assess the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to assess the workstation and network security. Students are able to protect computers against various threats. Students can understand issues in digital regulations on national and EU level. They are able to find information about regulations and to apply the regulations in practice.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - teacher's material, Internet material
  - supplementary literature (no course book):
  Rousku, K. 2014. Kyberturvaopas, Helsinki: Talentum.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, learning assignments, exam

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Course grade:
  - exam 80 %
  - learning tasks and other activity 20 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi, Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Execution remotely online possible in special situations.

  Work placement(s)

  The lecture of a representative of business life is organized if possible.

  Exam schedule

  The exam is taken at the end of the course and retakes are arranged according to normal practice.

  Students use of time and load

  Participation in teaching and independent work 81 h.

  Content periodicity

  First, the part of information security is lectured and then the law.

• Doing Business in English LT00CG58-3001 09.02.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to work and perform in a multinational professional team promoting a product/ company. The student can manage a multicultural audience and customers successfully. The student is able to manage personal professional development in English according to the principles of lifelong learning.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  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.

  Course contents

  - Building international teams
  - Product and company promotion
  - Sales negotiations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Simple structures, limited professional vocabulary, mistakes disturb understanding. Students understand slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts.

  Good

  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.

  Excellent

  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.

  Further information

  The course yields 1 virtual credit.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  09.02.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 08.02.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D
  • IB19

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• E-Commerce LT00CF79-3002 13.01.2021-12.02.2021  3 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to explain concepts and opportunities of electronic business. They will be able to assess the usability of existing electronic stores. Students can design and implement an electronic store containing the basic shopping functions as a part of the online services of a company.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - Concepts pertaining to electronic business
  - Specifications and usability of an electronic store
  - Most common e-commerce software and cloud services
  - Planning, implementing and maintaining an electronic store

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to list the key concepts of e-commerce. Students are able to describe the potential of e-commerce business. Students are able to implement basic functions of a simple online shop under guidance.

  Good

  Students are able to define the concepts of e-commerce and business opportunities. They can evaluate the existing usability of online shops. Students are able to design and implement the basic functions of online shop under guidance.

  Excellent

  Students can consider the usability and security of web service implementation. Students are able to design an electronic trading platform from business point of view. Students are able to independently carry out basic online shop into the company's online service.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - teacher's material
  - published e-commerce guides
  - other material on Internet

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and guided workshops

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Project work

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  The course has no exam.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija osaa luetella sähköisen kaupankäynnin keskeisiä käsitteitä. Opiskelija osaa kuvata sähköisen kaupankäynnin mahdollisuuksia liiketoiminnassa. Opiskelija osaa ohjatusti toteuttaa perustoimintoja yksinkertaiseen verkkokauppaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija osaa määritellä sähköisen kaupankäynnin käsitteet ja mahdollisuudet liiketoiminnassa. Hän osaa arvioida olemassa olevien verkkokauppojen käytettävyyttä. Opiskelija osaa ohjatusti suunnitella ja toteuttaa perustoiminnot sisältävän verkkokaupan osaksi yrityksen verkkopalvelua. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa huomioida käytettävyyden ja tietoturvan verkkopalvelun toteutuksessa. Opiskelija osaa suunnitella sähköisen kauppapaikan liiketoiminnan näkökulmasta. Opiskelija osaa itsenäisesti toteuttaa perustoiminnot sisältävän verkkokaupan osaksi yrityksen verkkopalvelua. (not translated)

• ERP systems LT00CF85-3001 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  4 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  After the course, the student knows what the enterprise ERP system means and how the ERP systems are used in daily business processes. After the course, the student will be able to use the different modules / modules of the ERP system and he / she will understand how the modules interact with each other.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - basics of accounting
  - corporate finance

  Course contents

  - use of the integrated system
  - order-supply chain management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows what the enterprise ERP system means and how the ERP systems are used in daily business processes. The student is able to use the core modules of the ERP system.

  Good

  The student is able to use different modules of the ERP system. He also knows how to transfer information between modules and understands the connection between key modules. He is also able to apply key issues in other ERP systems.

  Excellent

  The student is able to use different modules of the ERP system and he / she can transfer information between modules and understand the connection between different modules. The student is active in classroom lessons. He is also able to apply the lessons he has learned in other ERP systems.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and computer exercises.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Activity in lectures 20 %, assignments 80 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka, Juhani Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Assignments, no exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 32 h.
  Independent work 76 h.

• Effective Communication LT00BS61-3003 31.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course aims at adapting and developing communication skills to respond to the current global communication conditions. The student learns to understand others’ communication styles. The student will gain practical advice and tips on understanding international audience in English. As a result, the student will be able to select the right communication mode for maximum impact in different contexts.
  
  The course provides the basic foundation and tools to become culturally competent. It develops an understanding of the cultural challenges that multicultural workplaces are facing. The aim is to enhance cultural sensitivity and competence as well as provide the student with practical tools to reduce cross-cultural misunderstanding and encourage positive cross-cultural working relationships in English.

  Course contents

  · language issues : English today
  
  · cross-cultural communication issues
  
  · case study

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1. The student completes all assigned work but has difficulty understanding and following instructions. The key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remain challenging. The student does not meet his/her own learning goals for most of the course.
  
  2. The student completes all course work, but has difficulty understanding and following the instructions. The level of the written and spoken English is understandable yet basic as studying and practicing the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remains inadequate. The student partially meets his/her own learning goals for the course.
  
  Attendance will have an effect on the final grade as the minimum attendance for passing the course is 50 % of the contact hours. If a student is absent from more than 20 % of the contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lower final grade.
  
  Receiving the credit requires a full completion of the course, including submission of all course work within the given submission periods. Late work equals late grade.

  Good

  3. The student completes all assigned work on a generally good level. His/her written and spoken English is understandable, but studying and practicing the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remains inadequate. The student meets his/her own learning goals for most of the course.
  
  4. The student completes all assigned work mostly of high quality in terms of both written and spoken English. The student meets his/her own learning goals for the course. The student shows signs of having studied and practiced the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics.

  Excellent

  5. The student completes all assigned work of high quality in terms of both written and spoken English. The student is able to present engaging, well-prepared tasks, materials and ideas in clear English using different communication channels. The student meets and occasionally exceeds his/her own expected learning goals for the course. The student clearly shows signs of having studied and practiced the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons, independent study, team work, online study.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Attendance will have an effect on the final grade as the minimum attendance for passing the course is 50 % of the contact hours. If a student is absent from more than 20 % of the contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lower final grade.
  Receiving the credit requires a full completion of the course, including submission of all course work within the given submission periods. Late work equals late grade.
  
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  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 16.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  3 credit points out of which 18 contact hours, 60 hours of independent and online study.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1: The student completes all assigned work but has difficulty understanding and following instructions. The key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remain challenging. The student does not meet his/her own learning goals for most of the course.
  
  Grade 2: The student completes all course work, but has difficulty understanding and following the instructions. The level of the written and spoken English is understandable yet basic as studying and practicing the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remains inadequate. The student partially meets his/her own learning goals for the course.

  Good

  Grade 3: The student completes all assigned work on a generally good level. His/her written and spoken English is understandable, but studying and practicing the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics remains inadequate. The student meets his/her own learning goals for most of the course.
  
  Grade 4: The student completes all assigned work mostly of high quality in terms of both written and spoken English. The student meets his/her own learning goals for the course. The student shows signs of having studied and practiced the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics.

  Excellent

  Grade 5: The student completes all assigned work of high quality in terms of both written and spoken English. The student is able to present engaging, well-prepared tasks, materials and ideas in clear English using different communication channels. The student meets and occasionally exceeds his/her own expected learning goals for the course. The student clearly shows signs of having studied and practiced the key English terminology and concepts appropriate to the course topics.

• English at Work 1 LT00CG53-3005 28.01.2021-09.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  - demonstrates self-management
  - is able to assess and develop his/her skills
  - is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - retrieval of information
  - job-search skills
  - company operations
  - working-life spoken communication
  - business presentations
  - workplace email

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

  Further information

  The language of instruction is English.
  
  The course requires a minimum of 50% attendance in the classroom so that if the student is absent from more than 20% of the contact, he / she will automatically receive a lower final grade.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Class room lessions, group work, pair work and independent study.
  Online and offline, use of collaborative online tools.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuous assessment. All course tasks are mandatory.
  Attendance rule; 50% of all contact hours is minimum requirement, if missing
  more than 20 % of contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lowered final grade.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  28.01.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. Students can communicate using English even though many mistakes are made.
  
  Grade 2:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  Grade 3:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. In all the areas of the student’s language skills are average with few mistakes.
  
  Grade 4:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  Grade 5:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

• English at Work 1 LT00CG53-3006 01.02.2021-30.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  - demonstrates self-management
  - is able to assess and develop his/her skills
  - is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - retrieval of information
  - job-search skills
  - company operations
  - working-life spoken communication
  - business presentations
  - workplace email

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

  Further information

  The language of instruction is English.
  
  The course requires a minimum of 50% attendance in the classroom so that if the student is absent from more than 20% of the contact, he / she will automatically receive a lower final grade.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Class room lessions, group work, pair work and independent study.
  Online and offline, use of collaborative online tools.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuous assessment. All course tasks are mandatory.
  Attendance rule; 50% of all contact hours is minimum requirement, if missing
  more than 20 % of contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lowered final grade.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 30.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. Students can communicate using English even though many mistakes are made.
  
  Grade 2:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  Grade 3:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. In all the areas of the student’s language skills are average with few mistakes.
  
  Grade 4:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  Grade 5:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

• English at Work 1 LT00CG53-3007 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  - demonstrates self-management
  - is able to assess and develop his/her skills
  - is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - retrieval of information
  - job-search skills
  - company operations
  - working-life spoken communication
  - business presentations
  - workplace email

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

  Further information

  The language of instruction is English.
  
  The course requires a minimum of 50% attendance in the classroom so that if the student is absent from more than 20% of the contact, he / she will automatically receive a lower final grade.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Class room lessions, group work, pair work and independent study.
  Online and offline, use of collaborative online tools.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuous assessment. All course tasks are mandatory.
  Attendance rule; 50% of all contact hours is minimum requirement, if missing
  more than 20 % of contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lowered final grade.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. Students can communicate using English even though many mistakes are made.
  
  Grade 2:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  Grade 3:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. In all the areas of the student’s language skills are average with few mistakes.
  
  Grade 4:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  Grade 5:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

• English at Work 1 LT00CG53-3008 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  - demonstrates self-management
  - is able to assess and develop his/her skills
  - is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - retrieval of information
  - job-search skills
  - company operations
  - working-life spoken communication
  - business presentations
  - workplace email

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

  Further information

  The language of instruction is English.
  
  The course requires a minimum of 50% attendance in the classroom so that if the student is absent from more than 20% of the contact, he / she will automatically receive a lower final grade.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Class room lessions, group work, pair work and independent study.
  Online and offline, use of collaborative online tools.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Continuous assessment. All course tasks are mandatory.
  Attendance rule; 50% of all contact hours is minimum requirement, if missing
  more than 20 % of contact hours, the student will automatically receive a lowered final grade.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. Students can communicate using English even though many mistakes are made.
  
  Grade 2:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.The student’s communication skills are average and a few mistakes are made.

  Good

  Grade 3:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. In all the areas of the student’s language skills are average with few mistakes.
  
  Grade 4:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are good. Communication flows and very few mistakes.

  Excellent

  Grade 5:
  All assignments shall be done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time. The student’s skills are well above average. Hardly any mistakes. Intonation and fluency are natural.

• English at Work 1 LTYKEN101-3018 20.01.2021-31.03.2021  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student
  
  - is able to assess and develop their language skills and learning style in accordance with the principles of lifelong learning.
  - is able to perform in English in working-life communication and interaction situations related to their own professional field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - information search
  - job applications
  - key concepts of the student?s own field
  - working-life spoken communication situations
  - spoken and written company presentation
  - written business communication (emails and reports)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Grade 1: CEF level B1, possibly more than one area at a lower competency level (A2). All the assignments and sub-assignments done and submitted to Moodle in agreed time.
  Grade 2: The student?s skills are partly at level A2, partly already at level B1.
  
  CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

  Good

  Grade 3: In all the areas of the student's language skills, CEF in general at competency level B1. Sub-assignments completed and at the general level of B1.
  Grade 4: The student's skills partly at competency level B1, partly at B2.
  CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

  Excellent

  Grade 5: Student's skills at competency level B2
  CEF = Common European Framework of Reference for languages

  Further information

  The language of instruction is English.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  20.01.2021 - 31.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 08.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Small group(s)

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 35. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 35. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Christopher Hudson, Päivö Laine

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• English at Work 2 LT00CG54-3001 01.02.2021-16.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international professional and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 1

  Course contents

  - sales and marketing (Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations)
  - accounting (accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews)
  - management (Meetings, Managerial terms and functions,Business functions,Organization structures, HR Concepts)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  Assessment is based on a written task, presentation and vocabulary quiz.
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must pass all three graded tasks and complete all homework tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 16.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LTYKEN102-3012 28.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 2.

  Course contents

  Field of sales and marketing
  Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations.
  
  Field of accounting
  accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews
  
  Field of management
  Meetings
  Managerial terms and functions
  Business functions
  Organization structures
  HR Concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must complete and pass all the assigned tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LTYKEN102-3013 15.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 2.

  Course contents

  Field of sales and marketing
  Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations.
  
  Field of accounting
  accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews
  
  Field of management
  Meetings
  Managerial terms and functions
  Business functions
  Organization structures
  HR Concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must complete and pass all the assigned tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  15.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 14.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LTYKEN102-3014 02.02.2021-09.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA18C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 2.

  Course contents

  Field of sales and marketing
  Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations.
  
  Field of accounting
  accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews
  
  Field of management
  Meetings
  Managerial terms and functions
  Business functions
  Organization structures
  HR Concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must complete and pass all the assigned tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 25.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18C

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LT00CG54-3002 07.01.2021-31.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international professional and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 1

  Course contents

  - sales and marketing (Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations)
  - accounting (accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews)
  - management (Meetings, Managerial terms and functions,Business functions,Organization structures, HR Concepts)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  Assessment is based on a written task, presentation and vocabulary quiz.
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must pass all three graded tasks and complete all homework tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.01.2021 - 31.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LT00CG54-3003 22.02.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international professional and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 1

  Course contents

  - sales and marketing (Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations)
  - accounting (accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews)
  - management (Meetings, Managerial terms and functions,Business functions,Organization structures, HR Concepts)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  Assessment is based on a written task, presentation and vocabulary quiz.
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must pass all three graded tasks and complete all homework tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.02.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LT00CG54-3004 28.01.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international professional and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 1

  Course contents

  - sales and marketing (Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations)
  - accounting (accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews)
  - management (Meetings, Managerial terms and functions,Business functions,Organization structures, HR Concepts)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  Assessment is based on a written task, presentation and vocabulary quiz.
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must pass all three graded tasks and complete all homework tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  28.01.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English at Work 2 LTYKEN102-3015 26.08.2020-09.10.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 2.

  Course contents

  Field of sales and marketing
  Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations.
  
  Field of accounting
  accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews
  
  Field of management
  Meetings
  Managerial terms and functions
  Business functions
  Organization structures
  HR Concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  26.08.2020 - 09.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 19.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Small group(s)

  • Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 1. Open university: 0.)
  • Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 1. Open university: 0.)

  Teacher(s)

  Riikka Ala-Sankila, Anne Vuokila

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• English at Work 2 LTYKEN102-3016 07.10.2020-17.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to succeed in routine communication situations of their field both face to face, over the phone and in writing.
  The student knows the fundamental English terms of their field. They can independently produce various kinds of messages, documentation and other written materials of professional quality. Students are competent in speaking to groups.
  Students can find relevant international and academic sources.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  English at Work 2.

  Course contents

  Field of sales and marketing
  Product promotion, the language of promotion, promotional materials, sales and marketing presentations, sales calls and talks, meetings and negotiations.
  
  Field of accounting
  accounting and finance terminology: bookkeeping, financial statements, financial statement analysis, management accounting, banking and finance, annual reports and financial reviews
  
  Field of management
  Meetings
  Managerial terms and functions
  Business functions
  Organization structures
  HR Concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field specific texts. Both in spoken and written language simple structures, limited professional vocabulary and mistakes disturb understanding.

  Good

  The student understands the most common field-related texts. He performs fairly well in predictable field-related situations in English.

  Excellent

  The student understands and manages to produce professional material. He performs very well in field-related situations in English. He uses the professional vocabulary skillfully.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's own material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact study, virtual study and independent study. Team-based and individual tasks. Collaborative methods

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Teacher assessment
  Peer and self assessment
  Continuous assessment.
  All the tasks are to be accomplished according to the given guidelines and within the given time limits.
  
  Attendance rule applies here.
  Students must complete and pass all the assigned tasks to complete the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.10.2020 - 17.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  30.09.2020 - 11.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Seats

  15 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  No final exam.

  Students use of time and load

  3 ects equal around 80 hours of student input of which 20 hrs contact lessons.
  60 hours of input outside classroom.
  Focus will be based on the students line of specialization: Accounting, Management or Sales and Marketing.

• English, preparatory course LTVVO102-3007 02.11.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will have a good knowledge of English standard language. In addition he/she will be able to use both in writing and orally field-specific vocabulary needed in studies.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  Tasks which give practice in language structures and grammar
  Texts which improve vocabulary of Business English

  Further information

  Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).
  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  11.06.2020 - 26.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

• Ethics and Business Operations LT00CM28-3002 07.06.2021-31.07.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes, especially rational egoism
  - ethics and leadership

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student has completed the assignments thoroughly and on time. The student recognizes almost all the ethics and ethics concepts he/she has discussed and demonstrates a good ability to apply them. The student clearly justifies his/her ethical decisions. The student gives pertinent examples of ethical issues and comments with justification and ethical sensitivity showing such examples. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgments. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.06.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 12.05.2021

  • 3 credits

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Ethics and business operations LT00BE77-3010 19.10.2020-11.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethics in the context of business operations
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes
  - rationality and objectivity in conjunction with humanity

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed assignments. The student recognises central concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics. The student gives grounds for ethical judgements in given situations. The student can find examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student thoroughly carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts with excellent judgement. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 11.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  17.08.2020 - 09.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Ethics and business operations LT00BE77-3011 11.01.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None.

  Course contents

  - ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
  - ethics in the context of business operations
  - ethical sensitivity
  - moral codes
  - rationality and objectivity in conjunction with humanity

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed assignments. The student recognises central concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics. The student gives grounds for ethical judgements in given situations. The student can find examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently analyse his / her moral code.

  Good

  The student thoroughly carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and in a timely fashion. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts with excellent judgement. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in depth analyse his / her moral code.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
  The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online assignments 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  16.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  This online course has no alternative formats.

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

• Financial Managament of an Enterprise LT00CG42-3001 31.08.2020-04.12.2020  4 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. The student knows how to calculate the basic key ratios and is able to explain their content and analyze the information they provide.
  
  Students know the basic principles, tasks and and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. They know how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations.
  
  Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Accounting 1. Accounting 2

  Course contents

  - Financial Statements and relationships between the different parts of the financial statements
  - Estimating profitability and financial status
  - Comparison based on financial statements
  - Cost-volume-profit analysis
  - Basics of budgeting and pricing
  - Financial planning and investments
  - Financial ratios

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to evaluate the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the key ratios given. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations. Students know the basic principles of management accounting and basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Good

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements and key ratios given. Thhe student knows how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students know the essential basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Excellent

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. Students know the basic principles, tasks and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literarure and material provided by lecturer:
  Neilimo & Uusi-Rauva. Johdon laskentatoimi; 2014 or newer, chapters 1 - 4 and 11
  Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen & Niskanen: Laskentatoimi, 2015 or newer, chapters 5 - 9
  Material from moodle and exercises.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and practices.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 60 %, assignment 30 %, exercises 10 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 04.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 32 h.
  Independent work 76 h.

• Financial Managament of an Enterprise LT00CG42-3002 31.08.2020-04.12.2020  4 credits  (LITA19C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. The student knows how to calculate the basic key ratios and is able to explain their content and analyze the information they provide.
  
  Students know the basic principles, tasks and and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. They know how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations.
  
  Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Accounting 1. Accounting 2

  Course contents

  - Financial Statements and relationships between the different parts of the financial statements
  - Estimating profitability and financial status
  - Comparison based on financial statements
  - Cost-volume-profit analysis
  - Basics of budgeting and pricing
  - Financial planning and investments
  - Financial ratios

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to evaluate the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the key ratios given. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations. Students know the basic principles of management accounting and basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Good

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements and key ratios given. Thhe student knows how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students know the essential basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Excellent

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. Students know the basic principles, tasks and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literarure and material provided by lecturer:
  Neilimo & Uusi-Rauva. Johdon laskentatoimi; 2014 or newer, chapters 1 - 4 and 11
  Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen & Niskanen: Laskentatoimi, 2015 or newer, chapters 5 - 9
  Material from moodle and exercises.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and practices.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 60 %, assignment 30 %, exercises 10 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 04.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 32 h.
  Independent work 76 h.

• Financial Managament of an Enterprise LTYA103-3013 30.03.2021-31.05.2021  4 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. The student knows how to calculate the basic key ratios and is able to explain their content and analyze the information they provide.
  
  Students know the basic principles, tasks and and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. They know how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations.
  
  Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of accounting

  Course contents

  - Financial Statements and relationships between the different parts of the financial statements
  - Estimating profitability and financial status
  - Comparison based on financial statements
  - Cost-volume-profit analysis
  - Basics of budgeting and pricing
  - Financial planning and investments
  - Financial ratios

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to evaluate the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the key ratios given. Students are also able to draw up basic financial calculations. Students know the basic principles of management accounting and basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Good

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements and key ratios given. Thhe student knows how to use, for example, cost-colume-profit analysis as a tool to measure company profitability. Students know the essential basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation.

  Excellent

  The student is able to evaluate and analyze the profitability and financial status of a company on the basis of the financial statements. Students know the basic principles, tasks and areas of utilisation of management accounting in a company. Students know the basic concepts and legislation concerning direct and indirect taxation and be able to apply them to business operations.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Literarure and material provided by lecturer:
  Neilimo & Uusi-Rauva. Johdon laskentatoimi; 2014 or newer, chapters 1 - 4 and 11
  Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen & Niskanen: Laskentatoimi, 2015 or newer, chapters 5 - 9
  Material from moodle and exercises.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and exercises.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 60 %, assignment 30 %, exercises 10 %.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  30.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 23.03.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Matti Rinkineva

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  .

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 15 h.
  Independent work 93 h.

• Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation LTVATH603-3004 31.08.2020-06.11.2020  4 credits  (LITA17A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the basic concepts of analyzing economic success. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of financial analysis process. Students know how to plan and realize a comprehensive financial statement analysis of a firm (using FAS as well as IFRS -statements). They know how to use financial ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the success and value of a firm also in an international corporation. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of financial statement analysis and interpret the results of analysis from the point of a firm and its interest groups. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial statement analysis for firms and their interest groups in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Financial Management Studies 1 - 5

  Course contents

  - Concepts and basic issues in financial statement analysis
  - Financial statement analysis as a part of comprehensive financial management
  - Significance of financial statement analysis for firms and their interest groups
  - Principles of financial statement analysis: working up the data, choosing measurement targets and financial ratios, interpreting financial ratios, cash flow statements, market based ratios, valuation
  - The importance of differences between the Finnish (FAS) and international (IFRS) financial reporting standards on financial statement analysis
  - Tools for designing and realizing financial statement analysis
  - Basics of financial statement analysis implementation in different decision making situations
  - Drawing up a financial statement report

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to define the basic concepts of analyzing economic success. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of financial analysis process. Students know how to plan and realize a simple financial statement analysis of a firm (using FAS as well as IFRS ?statements). They know how to use basic financial ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the success of a firm also in an international corporation. Students know how to plan and draw up a simple report of financial statement analysis and interpret the results of analysis from the point of a firm and its interest groups. They can evaluate the significance of financial statement analysis for firms and their interest groups in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Good

  Good (3-4): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of analyzing economic success. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of financial analysis process. Students know how to plan and realize a financial statement analysis of a firm (using FAS as well as IFRS ?statements). They know how to use financial ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the success of a firm also in an international corporation. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of financial statement analysis and interpret the results of analysis from the point of a firm and its interest groups. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial statement analysis for firms and their interest groups in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of analyzing economic success accurately. They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of financial analysis process logically. Students know how to plan and realize a comprehensive financial statement analysis of a firm (using FAS as well as IFRS ?statements). They know how to use financial ratios and how to interpret them critically in analyzing the success of a firm also in an international corporation. Students know how to plan and draw up a comprehensive report of financial statement analysis and interpret critically the results of analysis from the point of a firm and its interest groups. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial statement analysis for firms and their interest groups in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Further information

  Students are also advised to take a course in liquidity management and in investment and financial planning

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Lecture materials and other materials informed by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Excercises (50 %), learning diary and self-assessment (50 %)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 06.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17A
  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Exam schedule

  No examination

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and exercises 32 h
  Independent work 76 h

• Financing Law LTVATH503-3004 09.11.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to present the main points of the function of the securities market. S/he is able to form an opinion on different financing methods of an enterprise. The student is able to evaluate and compare different collaterals. S/he is able to evaluate the action and functions of the European Central Bank and national central banks in money market.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Company Law

  Course contents

  - financial system
  - regulatory of financial market
  - alternatives of an enterprise´s financing methods
  - collaterals
  - law of the securities market
  - European Central Bank and national central banks

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to search information about the key legislation regulating the financial market. They are able to name different forms of company financing and different forms of collateral security. They are able to mention the functions of the ECB and national central banks on the financial market.

  Good

  The student is able to search information about the key legislation regulating the financial market and apply the information they find to practice. They are able to name and compare the key forms of company financing and different forms of collateral security. They are able to assess the functions and tasks of the ECB and national central banks on the financial market.

  Excellent

  The student is able to search information about the key legislation regulating the financial market and apply the information they find to practice. They are able to name and compare different forms of company financing and different forms of collateral security. They are able to assess the functions and tasks of the ECB and national central banks on the financial market.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan antama materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot, tehtävät (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  09.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Tentti viimeisellä opetuskerralla. Uusiminen sopimuksen mukaan. (not translated)

• Follow-up course of business Mathematics LTHA109-3005 08.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student can do different kind of profitability calculations. He/she uses the present value method and the annuity method.
  He uses and controls economic functions like supply and demand functions, and expense and yield functions. He can determine marginal costs and revenues. A student is able to understand the elasticity of the function.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The business Mathematics (3 ctr)

  Course contents

  - profitability calculations
  - supply and demand functions
  - expense and yield functions
  - the elasticity of the function

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to carry out the calculations concerning the course topics at least satisfactorily.

  Good

  The student is able to carry out the calculations concerning the course topics at a good level and apply the methods of financial mathematics to problem solving in business.

  Excellent

  The student is able to carry out the calculations concerning the course topics at a very good level and apply various methods of financial mathematics to problem solving in business.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Seats

  1 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Further information for students

  Opetus VVO -aikaan tiistaisin klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• French 1 KD07DWRA010-3007 12.01.2021-09.03.2021  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
  - providing advice and instructions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  - If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
  - On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
  - The course takes places during periods 3 and 4

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material assigned by the teacher

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Regular attendance, written examination

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan tiistaisin klo 14.15 alkaen (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• French 2 KD07DWRA020-3006 23.03.2021-07.05.2021  3 credits  (IB20, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student has learned more basics of French. The student is able to understand and use the key vocabulary and structures of the language both in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to talk about events using the tenses of past, is able to talk about their hobbies, and is able to talk about their home country and home town in French.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  French 1 or similar

  Course contents

  - talking about one?s hobbies
  - different communication situations
  - talking about travel
  - tenses of past

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material assigned by the teacher

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Regular attendance, written examination

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.03.2021 - 07.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 14.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB20
  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  Tiistaisin vvo-aikaan klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Generating growth business LTVALK402-3006 22.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student is able to assess and analyze the current state of the company from the perspective of growth and development of the business and evaluate existing key challenges to grow and develop the business from the SMEs point of view. Student can write out a growth strategy for SME and plan the key development proposals to implement the strategy

  Course contents

  -further development of the existing company
  -factors affecting on the growth of the company
  -strategic planning tools for business growth
  -alternative growth strategies
  -sources of growth
  -internal and external growth strategies
  -challenges for the growth of SMEs
  -SMEs? growth management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students participate in teaching passively, student does not participate in the debate
  Student is able to write the current state analysis and growth strategy for case-company, but pro-duces conventional present moment derived strategic solutions.
  Student uses strategy design tools, but the use is not comprehensive and the data generated are not used as systematic grounds for strategic choices

  Good

  The student participates in classroom work quite actively and present own opinions occasionally.
  Student is able to write the current state analysis and growth strategy for case-company, but the analysis is not a systematic and comprehensive and the growth strategy is somewhat detached
  Student is able to use some strategy design tools in analyzing the internal and external environment of the company, but the strategic choices are not justified sufficiently

  Excellent

  The student is actively involved in teaching and present own analytical views on the issues discussed in.
  Student is able to draw up a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the current state of the com-pany and create an excellent growth strategy for case-company
  Student can use diversely strategic planning tools for the analysis of internal and external operating environment of the company and is able to perfectly justified the strategic choices

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Elina Ojala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Generating growth business LTVALK402-3007 03.11.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student is able to assess and analyze the current state of the company from the perspective of growth and development of the business and evaluate existing key challenges to grow and develop the business from the SMEs point of view. Student can write out a growth strategy for SME and plan the key development proposals to implement the strategy

  Course contents

  -further development of the existing company
  -factors affecting on the growth of the company
  -strategic planning tools for business growth
  -alternative growth strategies
  -sources of growth
  -internal and external growth strategies
  -challenges for the growth of SMEs
  -SMEs? growth management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students participate in teaching passively, student does not participate in the debate
  Student is able to write the current state analysis and growth strategy for case-company, but pro-duces conventional present moment derived strategic solutions.
  Student uses strategy design tools, but the use is not comprehensive and the data generated are not used as systematic grounds for strategic choices

  Good

  The student participates in classroom work quite actively and present own opinions occasionally.
  Student is able to write the current state analysis and growth strategy for case-company, but the analysis is not a systematic and comprehensive and the growth strategy is somewhat detached
  Student is able to use some strategy design tools in analyzing the internal and external environment of the company, but the strategic choices are not justified sufficiently

  Excellent

  The student is actively involved in teaching and present own analytical views on the issues discussed in.
  Student is able to draw up a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the current state of the com-pany and create an excellent growth strategy for case-company
  Student can use diversely strategic planning tools for the analysis of internal and external operating environment of the company and is able to perfectly justified the strategic choices

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 14.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Elina Ojala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• German 1 LT00CG55-3003 24.09.2020-03.12.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Studybook: Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.09.2020 - 03.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2020 - 22.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons in Kampustalo Exam-room.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 1 LT00CG55-3004 10.09.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Studybook: Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the middle of the course and after the last contact lessons.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 2 LT00CG59-3004 14.01.2021-18.03.2021  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2021 - 18.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  11.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  VVO -aikaan torstaisin klo 14.15 alkaen. (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exams in the Kampustalo Exam-room . The last exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  27 h contact lessons; 54 h independent studies

• German 2 LT00CK85-3001 18.01.2021-02.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He/she can
  - handle situations in restaurants
  - knows weekdays
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German-speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  - as a guest in a restaurant
  - weekdays
  - hobbies and holidays
  - short written messages
  - culture and habits in German-speaking countries
  - grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  + Materials in Moodle

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 02.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exam. The last exam at the end of the course. Spoken exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h independent studies

• German at work LTVASA102-3005 12.01.2021-09.03.2021  3 credits  (LITA20D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to communicate in spoken and written communication situations related to work and his professional field. Students are able to communicate about issues connected with studies, work and company activities, and will manage in usual written and spoken working situations in his/her own field.
  
  
  Students can
  
  tell about his personal background, studies, work experiences
  write a job application
  manage a job interview
  introduce the organisation of the company and different operations
  describe a work environment and different work
  communicate in telephone
  write e-mails
  describe a product or a company

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German in high school or German 1-3

  Course contents

  telling about one`s personal background, studies, work experience
  writing a job applicaton, a job interview
  the organisation of the company and different tasks
  work environment
  telephone and email communication
  product presentation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hamper intelligibility. Understands slow and clear speech and easy professional text. Copes tolerably with foreseeable working life situations. Influence from other languages can be observed in the student's pronunciation.

  Good

  The student uses the basic structures almost without errors and understands professional texts. The student copes moderately with foreseeable working life situations in speech and in writing. The student's pronunciation is intelligible.

  Excellent

  The student uses the basic structures of the language and professional basic vocabulary almost without errors. The student communicates fluently in foreseeable working life situations and understands professional texts. The student's pronunciation is close to that of the target language.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform.
  Teacher's material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises. Contact lessons and independent work.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation. Exam. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 15.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D
  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Tuesdays at 14:15

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h, which consists of 24 h contact lessons + 57 h online and independent learning

• Grow Up Student LT00CK14-3002 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student, having gone through an innovation and development process with his or her own idea, understands how new ideas and inventions can be turned into profitable business. The student can utilize external expertise in development of an idea.

  Course contents

  The student participates in GrowUp Students business idea competition with his or her business idea. Purpose of the competition is to help develop a product, service or business idea into a business model. The business idea is tested and refined with the support of external experts.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Grow Up Student 2 LT00CT80-3001 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student, having gone through an innovation and development process with his or her own idea, understands how new ideas and inventions can be turned into profitable business. The student can utilize external expertise in development of an idea.

  Course contents

  The student participates in GrowUp Students business idea competition with his or her business idea. Purpose of the competition is to help develop a product, service or business idea into a business model. The business idea is tested and refined with the support of external experts.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Grow Up Student Assistant LT00CM90-3001 16.11.2020-27.11.2020  1 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa omia tietojaan ja taitojaan käytännön tehtävissä sekä ongelmien ja haasteiden ratkaisemisessa todellisissa tilanteissa. Opintojakson kuluessa opiskelija avustaa kilpailijaa ja oppii assistentin roolin sisällön ja merkityksen kilpailijan tukemisen kannalta. Opiskelija oppii hahmottamaan tapahtuman organisointia, aikataulutusta ja toteutusta. Lisäksi opiskelija oppii valmistautumisen ja ennakoinnin tärkeyden tapahtuman järjestelyissä. (not translated)

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Liiketoimintaosaamisen ja yrittäjyyden perusopinnot sekä liiketalouden yhteiset perusopinnot. (not translated)

  Course contents

  Opiskelija toimii GrowUp Studens –kilpailijan henkilökohtaisena avustajana ja avustaa kilpailutapahtuman eri osissa ohjeiden mukaisesti. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät ja on osallistunut opintojaksoon. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät hyvin ja on osallistunut aktiivisesti opintojaksoon (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija on suorittanut annetut tehtävät kiitettävästi ja on osallistunut aktiivisesti ja rakentavasti opintojaksoon. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Grow Up Students kilpailun finaalin assistenttinä toimiminen kilpailijoille, tuomareille, spraajille ja järjestäjille 24.11. koko päivän. Ennen tuota päivää on valmennus työtehtäviin ja valmistautuminen tapahtumaan (esimerkiksi finaalissa tarvittavien graafisten aineistojen valmistus) (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.11.2020 - 27.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 15.11.2020

  • 1 credits

  Seats

  0 - 12

  Teacher(s)

  Kim Leppänen, Merja Juppo

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Hardware and Operating systems LT00CF81-3001 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  4 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student understands the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. Students are able to use different digital devices and operating systems.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - basic concepts of hardware, operating systems, and other system software
  - operating principles of digital devices
  - operating systems and other sysm software, such as Windows
  - mobile operating systems, e.g. Android, IOS
  - Linux operating system basics
  - other system software

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. The student needs guidance in the use of digital devices and system software.

  Good

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. Students are able to use different digital devices and system software independently.

  Excellent

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. Students are able to use different digital devices and system software independently and diversely.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and guided workshops

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  There is no exam on this course.

  Students use of time and load

  108h

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. The student needs guidance in the use of digital devices and system software.

  Good

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. Students are able to use different digital devices and system software independently.

  Excellent

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of hardware and operating systems. Students are able to use different digital devices and system software independently and diversely.

• How to use Excel for research work LT00BK81-3003 07.06.2021-31.07.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use Excel, especially for various quantitative studies. The student learns to calculate different statistical indicators for the whole material and different groups. He/she is able to produce distributions of variables in tables and graphs. He/she learns to create cross-tabulations. The student is able to filter the data to get the desired summary of the variables. (He/she knows how to use Excel's Pivot function.) He/she gets an idea of the relationships of variables and how to look at their dependencies. He/she gets the basics in statistical testing.

  Course contents

  Excel basics, key figures and statistical concepts, one-dimensional distributions, two-dimensional distributions and statistical tests. (Everything is based on doing tasks)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has passed the Excel tasks successfully, but she/he needs guidance to solve the tasks on time and completed correctly.

  Good

  The student has demonstrated mastery of Excel by completing tasks in a timely and careful manner.

  Excellent

  The student has demonstrated mastery of Excel by performing tasks independently and accurately. She/he knows how to apply Excel in many ways.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.06.2021 - 31.07.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Seats

  0 - 5

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Human Resource Management LTVALK301-3011 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  4 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to name key human resource management processes. He/she can explain, how tasks related to these processes are done in practical level. The student can perform HRM tasks with HRM management and as HRM team member. He/She understands the importance of HRM and impact of it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basic studies common to the degree programme, Organisational behavior and leadership 4 ects.

  Course contents

  Human resource management key processes: people planning, resourcing and onboarding, performance management, human resource development, compensation&benefits, wellbeing and early support model.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the key parts of HRM processes and practical part of them.

  Good

  The student is able to name part of HRM processes and understands, how these tasks are done in practice. He/She knows part of HRM key tasks and content of them and is able to do them.

  Excellent

  The student is able to name key HRM processes and knows how these tasks are done in practice. He/She knows HRM key tasks and content of them and is able to do these tasks.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kurssikirja: Viitala, R. (2014). Henkilöstöjohtaminen: Strateginen kilpailutekijä ([4. p.].). Helsinki: Edita. Saatavilla ekirjana:
  
  https://www.ellibslibrary.com/seamk/978-951-37-6411-1
  
  Printtikirja (painos 2013): https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk.991038326805969
  
  Lisäksi suositeltava kirjallisuus:
  
  Bonnier Pro. Henkilöstö. e-aineisto: http://libts.seamk.fi:2048/login?url=http://www.bonnierpro.fi/iplogin (huomaa, että aineistossa on muitakin liiketalouden aihealueita, joten valitse "Henkilöstö") -> tässä kirjassa on hyviä ja aivan uusia artikkeleita luettavaksi
  
  Luoma, Mikko, and Riitta Viitala. Katveesta kilpailukyvyn ytimeen: Kehittyvä henkilöstöjohtaminen Pk-yrityksissä. Helsinki, Suomi: BoD - Books on Demand, 2017. Printtikirja:
  
  https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk.991127966805969
  
  Muu opettajan osoittama materiaali opintojakson Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 05.02.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Kautto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Human Resource Management LTVALK301-3012 19.01.2021-02.04.2021  4 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to name key human resource management processes. He/she can explain, how tasks related to these processes are done in practical level. The student can perform HRM tasks with HRM management and as HRM team member. He/She understands the importance of HRM and impact of it.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basic studies common to the degree programme, Organisational behavior and leadership 4 ects.

  Course contents

  Human resource management key processes: people planning, resourcing and onboarding, performance management, human resource development, compensation&benefits, wellbeing and early support model.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the key parts of HRM processes and practical part of them.

  Good

  The student is able to name part of HRM processes and understands, how these tasks are done in practice. He/She knows part of HRM key tasks and content of them and is able to do them.

  Excellent

  The student is able to name key HRM processes and knows how these tasks are done in practice. He/She knows HRM key tasks and content of them and is able to do these tasks.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  25% Face-to-face, 75% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kurssikirja: Viitala, R. (2014). Henkilöstöjohtaminen: Strateginen kilpailutekijä ([4. p.].). Helsinki: Edita. Saatavilla ekirjana:
  
  https://www.ellibslibrary.com/seamk/978-951-37-6411-1
  
  Printtikirja (painos 2013): https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk.991038326805969
  
  Lisäksi suositeltava kirjallisuus:
  
  Bonnier Pro. Henkilöstö. e-aineisto: http://libts.seamk.fi:2048/login?url=http://www.bonnierpro.fi/iplogin (huomaa, että aineistossa on muitakin liiketalouden aihealueita, joten valitse "Henkilöstö") -> tässä kirjassa on hyviä ja aivan uusia artikkeleita luettavaksi
  
  Luoma, Mikko, and Riitta Viitala. Katveesta kilpailukyvyn ytimeen: Kehittyvä henkilöstöjohtaminen Pk-yrityksissä. Helsinki, Suomi: BoD - Books on Demand, 2017. Printtikirja:
  
  https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/seamk.991127966805969
  
  Muu opettajan osoittama materiaali opintojakson Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus 2*5 tuntia
  Ennakotehtävä, esitysten kommentointi, arviointi hyv./hyl.
  Ryhmätyö: essee ja esitys lähiopetuksessa/esitysvideon tekeminen, arviointi 0-5
  Käsitekartta yksilötyönä, arviointi 0-5 (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.01.2021 - 02.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 06.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Kautto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3119 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus 85 % ja itsenäiset harjoitukset 15 % (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Itsenäiset harjoitustehtävät Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset tehtävät määrittävät opintojakson arvosanan. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  81 h, (kontaktiopetusta 24 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 57 h) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei saavuta opintojaksolla vaadittavia minimitavoitteita. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei suoriudu opintojakson tehtävistä lainkaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin opintojaksolla käytettävien työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmia erilaisiin ympäristöihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä erittäin hyvin. (not translated)

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3120 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus 85 % ja itsenäiset harjoitukset 15 % (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Itsenäiset harjoitustehtävät Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset tehtävät määrittävät opintojakson arvosanan. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  81 h, (kontaktiopetusta 24 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 57 h) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei saavuta opintojaksolla vaadittavia minimitavoitteita. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei suoriudu opintojakson tehtävistä lainkaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin opintojaksolla käytettävien työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmia erilaisiin ympäristöihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä erittäin hyvin. (not translated)

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3121 01.09.2020-13.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus 85 % ja itsenäiset harjoitukset 15 % (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Itsenäiset harjoitustehtävät Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 13.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset tehtävät määrittävät opintojakson arvosanan. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  40 h, (kontaktiopetusta 30 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 10 h) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei saavuta opintojaksolla vaadittavia minimitavoitteita. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei suoriudu opintojakson tehtävistä lainkaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin opintojaksolla käytettävien työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmia erilaisiin ympäristöihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä erittäin hyvin. (not translated)

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3122 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus 85 % ja itsenäiset harjoitukset 15 % (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Itsenäiset harjoitustehtävät Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset tehtävät määrittävät opintojakson arvosanan. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  40 h, (kontaktiopetusta 30 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 10 h) (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei saavuta opintojaksolla vaadittavia minimitavoitteita. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei suoriudu opintojakson tehtävistä lainkaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin opintojaksolla käytettävien työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmia erilaisiin ympäristöihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä erittäin hyvin. (not translated)

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3128 07.09.2020-22.10.2020  3 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Opintojakso toteutetaan suurimmaksi osaksi verkossa. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Itsenäiset harjoitustehtävät Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.09.2020 - 22.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 31.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Opintojaksoon ei sisälly tenttiä. Itsenäiset tehtävät määrittävät opintojakson arvosanan. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Opiskelija ei saavuta opintojaksolla vaadittavia minimitavoitteita. (not translated)

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija ei tunnista opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuuksia. Hän ei suoriudu opintojakson tehtävistä lainkaan. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija tuntee hyvin opintojaksolla käytettävien työvälineohjelmien perusominaisuudet. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä hyvin. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa soveltaa opintojaksolla käytettäviä työvälineohjelmia erilaisiin ympäristöihin. Hän suoriutuu opintojakson tehtävistä erittäin hyvin. (not translated)

• Image Processing LTVAMA303-3006 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students are able to use the basic functions of Photoshop image processing software.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ICT skills

  Course contents

  - digital image and image files
  - basics of Photoshop: user interface, settings, tools and how to use them

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Liukkonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Information Networks and Cloud Services LT00CF82-3001 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are familiar with basic technologies in telecommunications and information networks. The student understands the main protocols used in information networks and the operation of active devices. The student understands the operation and implementation methods of the local area network. The student is able to use different cloud services.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Hardware and Operating Systems

  Course contents

  - basic concepts of information networks
  - core network technologies
  - network protocols
  - network active devices
  - basics of IP networks
  - Internet Applications (TCP/IP)
  - cloud services

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the basic concepts of information networks, outlines the core points of information network architecture and the main features of protocols. Students are able to use Internet applications and cloud services.

  Good

  The student is familiar with the basic concepts of information networks, perceives architectures of data networks and protocols. Students are able to use Internet applications and cloud services.

  Excellent

  Students are familiar with the basic concepts of information networks, understand the architecture of information networks and protocols. The student is able to use and apply Internet applications and cloud services.

  ---

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan luetomateriaalit. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and lessons.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Alpo Anttonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Innovations and Customer Value LTVAMA501-3005 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  4 credits  (LITA17B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe the role of innovation in the success of a firm. The student can analyse the earnings logic of a firm as well as the benefits experienced and costs incurrent by the customer through the firm's offering. The student can look for new ways to increase customers' total benefit, i.e. produce ideas new products, services and operations models grounded on the analysis. The student can also assess alternative ways of creating value for a chosen target group, i.e. can evaluate critically the profitability of potential innovations. The student can act as member of a learning group and can assess his/her capabilities as well as those of others.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional studies common to the degree programme

  Course contents

  - Innovations as a part of business
  - Analysing the offering of a firm
  - Analysing competing offerings
  - Role of pricing in customer value
  - Service dominant logic as basis of customer value

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student describes the role of innovation in a firm?s success on basic level. The student analyses the earnings logic of a firm and customer benefits/costs satisfactorily. The student produces, based on analyses, some reasonably grounded ideas for new products/services/operations models. The student also finds an alternative means of providing customer value for a target group from the chosen perspective and can satisfactorily compare the alternatives. The student acts as a member of a learning group and assesses his/her capabilities as well as those of others.

  Good

  The student describes the role of innovation in a firm?s success comprehensively and using examples. The student analyses the earnings logic of a firm and customer benefits/costs thoroughly and fairly logically. The student produces, based on analyses, some well-grounded ideas for new products/services/operations models. The student also finds multiple alternative means of providing customer value for a target group from the chosen perspective and shows good judgement in comparing the alternatives. The student acts constructively as a member of a learning group and assesses his/her capabilities as well as those of others constructively.

  Excellent

  The student describes the role of innovation in a firm?s success comprehensively and using examples. The student analyses the earnings logic of a firm and customer benefits/costs thoroughly and with critical judgement. The student produces, based on analyses, several very well grounded and workable ideas for new products/services/operations models. The student also finds multiple alternative means of providing customer value for a target group from the chosen perspective and shows good judgement in comparing the alternatives, providing reasoned grounds for the comparisons. The student acts constructively as a member of a learning group and assesses his/her capabilities as well as those of others constructively.

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  Mode of delivery

  25% Face-to-face, 75% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  N.A

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot ja harjoitustehtävä/toimeksianto (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  2-3 hengen ryhmissä toimeksiannon asiakasarvon analyysit ja ratkaisujen innovointi 100%
  itse- ja vertaisarvoinnit +/-
  aktiivinen osallistuminen tunneilla +/- (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 14.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17B
  • LITA17C

  Teacher(s)

  Merja Juppo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  R&D proportion

  3 credits

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Ei ole (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  Harjoitustyö tehdään toimeksiantajalle (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Ei tenttiä (not translated)

  International connections

  Ei ole (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  108 h, josta lähiopetusta 12h ja itsenäistä työskentelyä 96 h (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  - Innovaatiot yritystoiminnassa, mikä innovaatio on?
  - Yrityksen tarjonnan analysointi, (huippu) osaaminen
  - asiakasarvo, arvoanalyysi
  - Kilpailevan tarjonnan analysointi
  - Innovointi: tavoitteet, konseptointi, esittely
  - Hinnoittelun rooli asiakasarvossa
  - Palveluvaltainen logiikka asiakasarvon perustana (not translated)

• Intellectual Property Law LT00CG36-3001 09.11.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student
  - understands the importance of intellectual property rights in their professional field
  - is familiar with the differences and similarities between different areas of intellectual property law
  - can find and utilize various forms of protection for the protection of intangible assets

  Course contents

  - copyrights, industrial property rights, business name
  - the transfer and licensing of copyright and industrial property rights

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use information sources related to intellectual property rights. He knows how to name different intellectual property tools to protect the products. The student recognizes the importance of copyright legislation when drafting a contract.

  Good

  The student is able to independently seek information about legislation on intellectual property rights. He knows how to classify intellectual property rights. The student is able to name the copyright protection measures to be taken into account when concluding the contract.

  Excellent

  The student is able to search for information about intellectual property law and to apply his / her knowledge to practice. He is able to compare the intellectual property rights of the products. The student is able to evaluate agreements from a copyright point of view.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus, flipped learning, ryhmätyöt, verkkotentti. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Opiskelija
  - ymmärtää immateriaalioikeuksien merkityksen omalla ammattialallaan
  - tuntee immateriaalioikeuden eri oikeusalueiden eroja ja yhtäläisyyksiä
  - osaa etsiä ja hyödyntää aineettoman omaisuuden suojaamiseksi erilaisia suojamuotoja (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  09.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Lähiopetus 4 x 2h, 70h itsenäistä työskentelyä. (not translated)

  Content periodicity

  Opiskelija
  - ymmärtää immateriaalioikeuksien merkityksen omalla ammattialallaan
  - tuntee immateriaalioikeuden eri oikeusalueiden eroja ja yhtäläisyyksiä
  - osaa etsiä ja hyödyntää aineettoman omaisuuden suojaamiseksi erilaisia suojamuotoja
  
  Tekijänoikeus, tavaramerkki ja sen lisensointi, patentti- ja mallioikeus. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Opiskelija osaa käyttää immateriaalioikeuteen liittyviä tietolähteitä. Hän osaa nimetä erilaisia immateriaalioikeudellisia keinoja, joilla tuotteita voi suojata. Opiskelija tunnistaa tekijänoikeudellisten säännösten merkityksen sopimusta laadittaessa. (not translated)

  Good

  Opiskelija osaa hakea itsenäisesti tietoa immateriaalioikeuksia käsittelevästä lainsäädännöstä. Hän osaa luokitella immateriaalioikeudellisia suojamuotoja. Opiskelija osaa nimetä tekijänoikeudellisia suojakeinoja, jotka on otettava huomioon sopimusta solmittaessa. (not translated)

  Excellent

  Opiskelija osaa etsiä itsenäisesto tietoa immateriaalioikeuksiin liittyvästä lainsäädännöstä ja soveltaa löytämäänsä tietoa käytäntöön. Hän osaa vertailla tuotteiden immateriaalioikeudellisia suojakeinoja. Opiskelija osaa arvioida sopimuksia tekijänoikeudelliselta kannalta. (not translated)

• International auditing standards / Auditing techniques KD07DVLA445-3004 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  6 credits  (LITA17A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International standards on auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to explain the significance of the standards in the different phases of an auditor?s tasks. The student is able to use the standards in context and is able to find information that is valid to an auditor?s work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done based on the standards concerning documenting. The student is able to use valid sources of information when performing the audit.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ? Preparing the Financial Statements
  ? Communities Law
  ? Auditing

  Course contents

  ? International standards on auditing
  ? Auditing a company
  ? Audit process
  ? Techniques of auditing
  ? International standards on auditing
  ? Documenting auditing
  ? Auditor?s reports
  ? Auditing a company

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing. The student is able to plan a simple audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw simple conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the given instructions. The student is able to find the relevant standards needed in an auditor?s work and is able to find information that is valid to the work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to document the work done using the core requirements set in the standards. The student is able to use given sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when executing the audit, the student?s actions benefit both his or her own work as well as the team?s work to an extent. The student co-operates with the teacher and other students.

  Good

  The student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to use the standards in an auditor?s work and is able to find information that is valid to the work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done using the core requirements set in the standards. The student is able to use various sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when both executing the audit and in classroom work, the student?s actions enrich both his or her own work as well as the team?s work. The student actively co-operates with the teacher and other students.

  Excellent

  he student is able to use international standards on auditing and to apply them in a relevant context. The student is able to plan an audit using Auditing Act and the International Standards on Auditing. The student is able to carry out the planned audit, is able to draw conclusions based on the findings of the audit and is able to prepare required reports. The student is able to document the work done according to the standards. The student is able to explain the significance of the standards in the different phases of an auditor?s tasks. The student is able to use the standards in context and is able to find information that is valid to an auditor?s work.
  
  The student is able to apply auditing techniques in a real-life context. The student is able to organize an auditing process, the result of which will be various auditors? reports. The student is able to analyze the meaning of these reports and is able to use these reports for their correct purposes. The student is able to document the work done based on the standards concerning documenting. The student is able to use valid sources of information when performing the audit.
  The student is able to read articles in English and to find information from sources in English. The student understands the international nature of auditing and knows the international setting, where auditors operate. The student is capable of explaining the meaning of the international standards in an auditor?s work.
  The student shows activity when both executing the audit and in classroom work, the student?s actions enrich both his or her own work as well as the team?s work. The student actively co-operates with the teacher and other students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Halonen-Steiner: Tilintarkastusprosessi käytännössä
  - Horsmanheimo-Kaisanlahti-Steiner: Tilintarkastuslaki
  - ST-Akatemia: Tilintarkastajan raportointi (latest edition)
  - ST-Akatemia: Kansainväliset tilintarkastusalan standardit (online)
  - ST-Akatemia: Osakeyhtiön tilinpäätösmalli (latest edition)
  - Auditing Act (2015)
  - Companies Act (2006)
  - Value Added Tax Act (1993)
  - Bookkeeping Act, Bookkeeping Decree (1997)
  - Accounting Standards Board general instructions
  - other material as informed by the instructor
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  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Face-to-face learning
  Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - learning diary
  - documentation of the work done

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17A
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Further information for students

  Tunnit näkyvät LITA17A -ryhmän lukujärjestyksessä (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  Work placement is not included in the course.

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 40 h
  - independent work 122 h

• Internationalization of business LT00BE35-3011 13.10.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know the nature of international business and steps taken to start the internationalization process. Students know the importance of cultural differences, political and legal factors and management styles in regards to international business. The focus of discussion and presentations will be on international business in Sweden, Germany, Spain and Russia.
  
  Students know the basics of conducting research for a market entry plan. Students know about various entry modes in international business.

  Course contents

  - Introduction to International Trade
  - Globalization
  - Cultural Environment of International Trade
  - Political Factors
  - Legal Factors
  - Entry Modes
  
  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.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

  Excellent

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - International Business, The Challenges of Globalization. 8/E, John J. Wild and Kenneth L. Wild. Pearson Education. (2015).

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and Guided Practice
  - Independent work
  Teaching method will be Problem Based Learning. Students will select a target country and a product to launch in that country. In addition using English as a business Lingua Franca will be explored.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Quizzes 100%
  Students must complete all tasks to finish the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  13.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 05.10.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  5 hours of lectures and guided practice
  75 hours of independent work
  Students are free to decide how to use the 75 hours in regards to completing course tasks.

• Internationalization of business LT00BE35-3009 06.11.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know the nature of international business and steps taken to start the internationalization process. Students know the importance of cultural differences, political and legal factors and management styles in regards to international business. The focus of discussion and presentations will be on international business in Sweden, Germany, Spain and Russia.
  
  Students know the basics of conducting research for a market entry plan. Students know about various entry modes in international business.

  Course contents

  - Introduction to International Trade
  - Globalization
  - Cultural Environment of International Trade
  - Political Factors
  - Legal Factors
  - Entry Modes
  
  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.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

  Excellent

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - International Business, The Challenges of Globalization. 8/E, John J. Wild and Kenneth L. Wild. Pearson Education. (2015).

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and Guided Practice
  - Independent work
  Teaching method will be Problem Based Learning. In groups, students will select a target country and a product to launch in that country. In addition using English as a business Lingua Franca will be explored.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  100 points
  Group Report 25%
  Exam 75%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  06.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Dario Liberona, Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  20 hours of lectures and guided practice
  60 hours of independent work
  Students are free to decide in their groups how to use the 60 hours in regards to completing course tasks.

• Internationalization of business LT00BE35-3010 02.11.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (LITA19C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know the nature of international business and steps taken to start the internationalization process. Students know the importance of cultural differences, political and legal factors and management styles in regards to international business. The focus of discussion and presentations will be on international business in Sweden, Germany, Spain and Russia.
  
  Students know the basics of conducting research for a market entry plan. Students know about various entry modes in international business.

  Course contents

  - Introduction to International Trade
  - Globalization
  - Cultural Environment of International Trade
  - Political Factors
  - Legal Factors
  - Entry Modes
  
  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.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

  Excellent

  The completed market entry strategy and presentation, the quizzes, final 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.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - International Business, The Challenges of Globalization. 8/E, John J. Wild and Kenneth L. Wild. Pearson Education. (2015).

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and Guided Practice
  - Independent work
  Teaching method will be Problem Based Learning. In groups, students will select a target country and a product to launch in that country. In addition using English as a business Lingua Franca will be explored.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  100 points
  Group Report 25%
  Exam 75%

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  02.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Dario Liberona, Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  20 hours of lectures and guided practice
  60 hours of independent work
  Students are free to decide in their groups how to use the 60 hours in regards to completing course tasks.

• Internet marketing LT00CF80-3002 11.01.2021-12.02.2021  3 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to explain the most important forms of web (online) marketing. They will be able to promote business online using a variety of channels, e.g. search, social, video, e-mail, and display.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - Definitions and terminology
  - Internet marketing strategy
  - Websites
  - Foundations of analytics
  - Search engine optimization
  - Search and display marketing
  - Social media marketing
  - Video marketing
  - Email marketing
  - Content marketing
  - Mobile marketing

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's material
  Internet material (including Google Digital Garage)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, online teaching, independent learning assignments, practical work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Project work

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Meija Lohiniva

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Work placement(s)

  Visiting lecturer from internet marketing company

  Students use of time and load

  81 h

  Assessment criteria

  Approved / Failed

  Pass: Students are able to define the concepts and tools of web marketing. Students are able to implement web marketing using the most common tools. Students are able to pay attention to results of web marketing tools.

• Introduction to Economics LTYP105-3014 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  4 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - Student can interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics.
  - Student can define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics.
  - Student can present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics.
  - Student can explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
  - Student can interprete basic descriptive statistics.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic concepts of national economy
  - Growth in the economy and economic fluctuations
  - Different economic systems
  - Basics of micro and macro economy monetary systems and inflation
  - Basics of reading statistics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can satisfactorily interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can satisfactorily define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactorily present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can satisfactorily explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Good

  Student can interpret well the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define well the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain well the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Excellent

  Student can interpret excellently the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define excellently the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain excellently the connection between the company activities and the economics entiretyily

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials available at Moodle
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home exam 50 %
  - Writing assignment and its presentation 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 15.04.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Exam schedule

  Home examination after the lectures

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 108 h, divided
  -lectures 32 h
  -seminar 6 h
  -independent work 70 h

• Introduction to Economics LTYP105-3015 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  4 credits  (LITA20C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - Student can interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics.
  - Student can define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics.
  - Student can present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics.
  - Student can explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
  - Student can interprete basic descriptive statistics.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic concepts of national economy
  - Growth in the economy and economic fluctuations
  - Different economic systems
  - Basics of micro and macro economy monetary systems and inflation
  - Basics of reading statistics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can satisfactorily interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can satisfactorily define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactorily present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can satisfactorily explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Good

  Student can interpret well the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define well the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain well the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Excellent

  Student can interpret excellently the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define excellently the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain excellently the connection between the company activities and the economics entiretyily

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials available at Moodle
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home exam 50 %
  - Writing assignment and its presentation 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 15.04.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Exam schedule

  Home examination after the lectures

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 108 h, divided
  -lectures 32 h
  -seminar 6 h
  -independent work 70 h

• Introduction to Economics LTYP105-3016 06.10.2020-30.11.2020  4 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - Student can interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics.
  - Student can define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics.
  - Student can present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics.
  - Student can explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.
  - Student can interprete basic descriptive statistics.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic concepts of national economy
  - Growth in the economy and economic fluctuations
  - Different economic systems
  - Basics of micro and macro economy monetary systems and inflation
  - Basics of reading statistics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can satisfactorily interpret the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can satisfactorily define the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactorily present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can satisfactorily explain the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Good

  Student can interpret well the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define well the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain well the connection between the company activities and the economics entirety.

  Excellent

  Student can interpret excellently the basic fundamental concepts of economics. Student can define excellently the basic features of micro- and macroeconomics. Student can satisfactory present the basic structures, current status and development directions of economics. Student can explain excellently the connection between the company activities and the economics entiretyily

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlesta löytyvät luentomateriaalit ja aineistolinkit sekä opettajan suosittelemat muut aineistot. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Luennot
  - Kirjallinen harjoitustyö ja sen esitys loppuseminaarissa (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Kirjallinen harjoitustyö ja sen esittäminen 50 %
  - Kotitentti 50 % (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.10.2020 - 30.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 01.10.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Kurssin kokonaiskuormitus 108 tuntia, josta 20 tuntia kontaktiopetusta ja 88 tuntia itsenäistä työskentelyä (not translated)

• Introduction to Industrial Management LTVATT101-3007 11.01.2021-26.02.2021  4 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use the basic concepts of industrial management. The student understands the relationships between the various functions in a business. The student can use the basic tools used in production management and business planning. The student can find the interdependencies of a company and its interest groups.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - Introduction of industrial management
  - Production systems
  - Production planning systems
  - Ideal factory
  - Production types
  - Corporate planning

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student can use satisfactorily the basic concepts of industrial management. The student understands satisfactorily the relationships between the various functions in a business. The student can satisfactorily use the basic tools used in production management and business planning. The student can satisfactorily find the interdependencies of a company and its interest groups.

  Good

  The student can use well the basic concepts of industrial management. The student understands well the relationships between the various functions in a business. The student can well use the basic tools used in production management and business planning. The student can well find the interdependencies of a company and its interest groups.

  Excellent

  The student can use excellently the basic concepts of industrial management. The student understands excellently the relationships between the various functions in a business. The student can excellently use the basic tools used in production management and business planning. The student can excellently find the interdependencies of a company and its interest groups.

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  Mode of delivery

  25% Face-to-face, 75% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials available at Moodle
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home exam 50 %
  - Writing assignment and its presentation 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.01.2021 - 26.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Home examination after the lectures

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 108 h, divided
  -lectures 28 h
  -independent work 80 h

• Introduction to Project Work YPO2C3-3119 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Introduction to Project Work YPO2C3-3120 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20B

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Introduction to Project Work YPO2C3-3121 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20C

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Introduction to Project Work YPO2C3-3122 06.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA20D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  06.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Introduction to Project Work YPO2C3-3127 27.08.2020-31.12.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - explain the character of project work and determine when the project work model is useful
  - present the basic knowledge and skills on the basis of which he/she can participate in project work and project planning
  - explain concepts connected with projects, content of a project plan, project time planing and supervising (life circle)
  - present tasks connected with the different phases of the project cycle

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - concepts and methods of project work
  - project phases and process
  - project plan (time, resource and cost planning)
  - project organisation and interest groups
  - changes, risks and problems in project work
  - project communication and reporting
  - concluding a project

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2 :
  The student knows the main project management concepts and methods . He is able to make a project plan , and he has an understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Good

  3-4
  The student knows well the main project concepts and management techniques . He is able to do different kind of project plans , and he has a good understanding of the project implementation and management.

  Excellent

  5 :
  The student knows perfectly the main project concepts and methods. He is able to do different kind of project plans and analyze them. He a very good understanding of the project implementation and management and leadership.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  A textbook in project management and Project management competence 3.0 ( http://www.pry.fi/UserFiles/33fa4818-2dbf-44aa-a497-0e74914327b1/Web/IPMA-sertifiointi/ENG/PMAF_NCB_3.0_v1.3.pdf )

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course consist of general and field-specific parts.
  There is a two-credit general part in Moodle, on which an online exam is based, and a one-credit project plan (field specific imaginary or real project). The field-specific part can contain contact teaching, eg examples of successful projects

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam 50 % and project assignment 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  27.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 20.08.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Introduction to Research and Development YPO1C2-3117 24.08.2020-20.11.2020  2 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
  - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
  - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
  - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
  - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - scientific and everyday thinking
  - general research ethics
  - central research methods
  - basic concepts and structure of research
  - states of research process and report
  - research&development approach to work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
  - independent work
  - network

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - written learning assignments
  - examinations in Moodle

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 20.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  55 hours of student work

• Introduction to Research and Development YPO1C2-3118 24.08.2020-20.11.2020  2 credits  (LITA19C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
  - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
  - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
  - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
  - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - scientific and everyday thinking
  - general research ethics
  - central research methods
  - basic concepts and structure of research
  - states of research process and report
  - research&development approach to work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
  - independent work
  - network

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - written learning assignments
  - examinations in Moodle

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 20.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  55 hours of student work

• Introduction to Research and Development YPO1C2-3123 01.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to
  - identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
  - define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
  - present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
  - explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
  - give examples of the meaning of research ethics

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - scientific and everyday thinking
  - general research ethics
  - central research methods
  - basic concepts and structure of research
  - states of research process and report
  - research&development approach to work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  x

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
  - independent work
  - network

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - written learning assignments
  - examinations in Moodle

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 23.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  55 hours of student work

• Investment and Financial Planning LTVATH502-3004 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  4 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the basic concepts of investment and financial planning. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a financial management process. Students can work out calculations for financial management and assess the importance of them in planning the profitability of investments and financial structure also in an international corporation. They know how to interpret the results of financial research. Students know how to realize an investment and financial plan and interpret the results from the point of management view. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Financial Management Studies 1 - 4

  Course contents

  - Concepts and basic issues in investment and financial planning
  - Investment and financial planning as part of comprehensive financial management
  - Significance of investment and financial planning for firms and other organizations
  - Principles of investment and financial planning: investment decisions, financial structure, financing decisions, valuation
  - Principles of investment and financial planning in an international corporation
  - Tools for investment and financial planning
  - Analyzing an article of financial research (summary)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to define the basic concepts of investment and financial planning. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a financial management process. Students can work out basic calculations for financial management and assess the importance of them in planning the profitability of investments and financial structure also in an international corporation. They can give a summary of financial research. Students know how to realize a simple investment and financial plan. They can evaluate the significance of financial management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Good

  Good (3-4): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of investment and financial planning. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a financial management process. Students can work out many-sided calculations for financial management and assess the importance of them in planning the profitability of investments and financial structure also in an international corporation. They know how to interpret the results of financial research. Students know how to realize an investment and financial plan and interpret the results from the point of management view. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of investment and financial planning accurately. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a financial management process logically. Students can work out many-sided calculations for financial management and assess the importance of them in planning the profitability of investments and financial structure critically also in an international corporation. They know how to interpret the results of financial research critically. Students know how to realize a comprehensive investment and financial plan and interpret the results from the point of management view. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive financial management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Further information

  Students are also advised to take a course in financial statement analysis and valuation as well as in liquidity management

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 19.10.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Investment in housing LT00CM40-3001 19.10.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics and special features related to housing investment. He/she is able to calculate the key indicators of housing investment and understand the risks associated with operations. He/she is able to analyze investment targets and is aware of the tasks and responsibilities related to acting as a landlord.

  Course contents

  - Basic housing investment issues
     - What is the housing investment?
     - How does housing investment differ from other investments?
     - Why invest in housing?
  - Basic calculations for housing investment
     - Income from housing investment
        - Taxes
     - Housing investment key figures
        - Impact of debt financing
        - Impact of renovations
  - Housing investment risks and their management
  - Acting as a landlord
     - Rental and lease
     - Management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections. The student is able to satisfactorily define the criteria related to housing investment and understand the basics of housing investment. He/she is able to calculate the most common key figures and identify the risks associated with housing investment and how to manage them. The student is aware of issues related to acting as a landlord.

  Good

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections well and has actively participated in the course. The student is able to define the basic concepts related to housing investment and understand the basics of housing investment. He/she is good at calculating key figures, knows the risks and how to manage them. He/she is able to compare investment homes and analyze the differences between them. The student is well acquainted with the most important tasks of a landlord.

  Excellent

  The student has completed the given tasks/sections commendably and has actively and constructively participated in the course. The student is able to precisely define the concepts related to housing investment and knows the special features of housing investment. He/she is able to calculate and use key figures in a versatile and critical way and understands their meaning and the factors that affect them. The student is able to analyze investment targets and identify risks related to housing investment and knows the means to manage risks. The student is able to comprehensively analyze housing investment and acting as a landlord.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is completely online in Moodle.
  Study material and learning tasks

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Student activity, assessment of learning tasks (60%) and Moodle exam (40%)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 09.10.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi, Mikko Ylihärsilä

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independent study 54 h

• Labour Law and Payroll Management LTVATH102-3012 04.01.2021-12.02.2021  5 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning employment such as protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. S/he is able to make a valid employment contract and a testimonial.
  
  The student is able to form an opinion on the legislation concerning the social security of employees and is able to describe and retell the essential principles and contents of the Collective Agreement Act and the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. S/he knows the main contents of
  the Working Hours Act and the Annual Holidays Act.
  
  The student is familiar with the different payroll systems, job evaluation based pay and criteria for determining salary and payroll systems. Student can calculate salaries in practice, s/he also knows the monthly and annual routines of payroll administration.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Business Competence

  Course contents

  - employment contract
  - duties and obligations of employees and employers
  - termination of an employment contract
  - Collective Agreements Act and Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
  - social security of an employee
  - payroll systems
  - payroll steps and implementation
  - factors that affect to salaries
  - accounts and reports

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain essential legislation concerning, for example, legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. The student is familiar with the essential payroll systems.

  Good

  The student is able to apply in practice the Working Hours Act and Annual Holidays Act. The student is able to find and apply in practice essential legislation concerning, for example legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties.

  Excellent

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning, for example, protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. The student is able to apply in practice a collective agreement.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka, Marja Salonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Labour Law and Payroll Management LTVATH102-3013 05.10.2020-03.11.2020  5 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning employment such as protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. S/he is able to make a valid employment contract and a testimonial.
  
  The student is able to form an opinion on the legislation concerning the social security of employees and is able to describe and retell the essential principles and contents of the Collective Agreement Act and the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings. S/he knows the main contents of
  the Working Hours Act and the Annual Holidays Act.
  
  The student is familiar with the different payroll systems, job evaluation based pay and criteria for determining salary and payroll systems. Student can calculate salaries in practice, s/he also knows the monthly and annual routines of payroll administration.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Business Competence

  Course contents

  - employment contract
  - duties and obligations of employees and employers
  - termination of an employment contract
  - Collective Agreements Act and Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
  - social security of an employee
  - payroll systems
  - payroll steps and implementation
  - factors that affect to salaries
  - accounts and reports

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain essential legislation concerning, for example, legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. The student is familiar with the essential payroll systems.

  Good

  The student is able to apply in practice the Working Hours Act and Annual Holidays Act. The student is able to find and apply in practice essential legislation concerning, for example legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties.

  Excellent

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning, for example, protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. The student is able to apply in practice a collective agreement.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Äimälä - Åström - Nyyssölä: Käytännön työoikeutta esimiehille
  - Employment Contracts Act (55/2001)
  - Collective Agreements Act (436/1946)
  - Act on Co-operation within Undertakings (334/2007 )
  - Act on Unemployment Security (1290/2002)
  - Syvänperä & Turunen: Palkkavuosi (reprint)
  - legislation and legal praxis: www.finlex.fi and www.edilex.fi
  - material provided by teachers

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and exercises
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - exams 80%
  - assignments and exercises 20%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  05.10.2020 - 03.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 28.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka, Marja Salonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and exercises 49 h
  - independent work 86 h

• Law concerning personell LTVALK302-3008 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning employment such as protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. S/he is able to make a valid employment contract and a testimonial.
  
  The student is able to form an opinion on the legislation concerning the social security of employees and is able to describe and retell the essential principles and contents of the Collective Agreement Act and the Act on Co-operation within Undertakings

  Course contents

  - employment contract
  - duties and obligations of employees and employers
  - termination of an employment contract
  - Collective Agreements Act and Act on Co-operation within Undertakings
  - social security of an employee

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to explain essential legislation concerning, for example legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties.

  Good

  The student is able to find and apply in practice essential legislation concerning, for example legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties.

  Excellent

  The student is able to find and apply in practice legislation concerning, for example, protection against unilateral termination and legislation on the rights and obligations of different parties. The student is able to apply in practice a collective agreement.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Antola, Maritta: Työaikalain soveltaminen käytännönläheisesti. https://kauppakamaritieto-fi.libts.seamk.fi/ammattikirjasto/teos/tyoaikalain-soveltaminen-kaytannonlaheisesti-2019#kohta:Ty((f6)aikalain((20)soveltaminen((20)k((e4)yt((e4)nn((f6)nl((e4)heisesti. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Luennot
  - Oikeustapausharjoitukset (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Viljo Arohonka

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Liquidity Management LTVATH302-3008 12.04.2021-23.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the basic concepts of liquidity management. They can list the stages of the planning and realization of a liquidity management process. Students know how to evolve a liquidity management plan by means of online service firms. They can work out calculations for liquidity management and assess the importance of them in decision making process also in an international corpotation. They know how to use liquidity ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the liquidity of a firm. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of liquidity development project and interpret the results to a management group. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive effective liquidity management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Financial Management Studies 1 - 2

  Course contents

  - Concepts and basic issues in liquidity management
  - Liquidity management as a part of comprehensive financial management
  - Significance of liquidity management for firms and other organizations
  - Organizing liquidity management and it’,s processes
  - Principles of liquidity management: management of accounts payable, credit management, cash management, payment systems, international liquidity management
  - Designing and realizing a liquidity development project
  - Basics of liquidity management implementation in differing decision making situations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to define the basic concepts of liquidity management. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a liquidity management process. Students know how to evolve a simple liquidity management plan by means of online service firms. They can work out basic calculations for liquidity management and assess the importance of them in decision making process also in an international corporation. They know how to use liquidity ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the liquidity of a firm. Students know how to plan and draw up a simple report of liquidity development project. They can evaluate the significance of liquidity management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Good

  Good (3-4): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of liquidity management. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a liquidity management process. Students know how to evolve a liquidity management plan by means of online service firms. They can work out many-sided calculations for liquidity management and assess the importance of them in decision making process also in an international corporation. They know how to use liquidity ratios and how to interpret them in analyzing the liquidity of a firm. Students know how to plan and draw up a report of liquidity development project and interpret the results to a management group. They can evaluate the significance of effective liquidity management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to define the basic concepts of liquidity management accurately. They can list the stages of the planning and realizing of a liquidity management process logically. Students know how to evolve a comprehensive liquidity management plan by means of online service firms. They can work out many-sided calculations for liquidity management and critically assess the importance of them in decision making process also in an international corporation. They know how to use liquidity ratios and how to interpret them critically in analyzing the liquidity of a firm. Students know how to plan and draw up a comprehensive report of liquidity development project and interpret the results to a management group. They can evaluate the significance of comprehensive and effective liquidity management for firms and other organizations in the domestic and foreign markets.

  Further information

  Students are also advised to take a course in financial statement analysis and valuation and in investment and financial planning

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 23.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Logistics LTVATT102-3007 29.03.2021-02.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student can define qualitative and quantitative characteristics of transportations
  - The student understands the concept of logistics and logistic flows.
  - The student can compare the pros and cons of different transportation forms.
  - The student can explain the motives and economics of storage, logistic customer service and recycling logistics.
  - The student can present material flows and their optimal planning and control holistically in both functional and economic points of view.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - Transportation and its significance, logistic chain and distribution
  - Transportation planning and transportation risk management
  - Packing
  - Inventories and their economic and functional significance
  - Physical storage, the connection between storage and transportations
  - Significance, agility and costs of logistical customer service
  - Customer service strategies and service pricing
  - Logistics and recycling

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student understands the basic concept of logistics and logistic flows. The student can define qualitative and quantitative characteristics of transportations in basic level. The student can compare the pros and cons of different transportation forms simply. The student can explain the motives and economics of storage, logistic customer service and recycling logistics in basic level. The student can present in basic level material flows and their optimal planning and control holistically in both functional and economic points of view.

  Good

  The student well understands the concept of logistics and logistic flows. The student can define well qualitative and quantitative characteristics of transportations. The student can compare well the pros and cons of different transportation forms simply. The student can explain well the motives and economics of storage, logistic customer service and recycling logistics. The student can present well in basic level material flows and their optimal planning and control holistically in both functional and economic points of view.

  Excellent

  The student understands excellently the concept of logistics and logistic flows. The student can define excellently qualitative and quantitative characteristics of transportations. The student can compare excellently the pros and cons of different transportation forms simply. The student can explain excellently the motives and economics of storage, logistic customer service and recycling logistics. The student can present excellently in basic level material flows and their optimal planning and control holistically in both functional and economic points of view.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home examimation: 50 %
  - Writing assignment and seminar presentation: 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.03.2021 - 02.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 30.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • KONE19
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Students use of time and load

  - Total work load of the course: 80 h
  - of which lectures and seminar: 24 h
  - of which autonomous studies including writing assignment: 56 h

• Marketing Law KD07CMOI001-3003 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  2 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows essential laws and regulations on marketing. The student knows which legal frameworks apply in both consumer and B2B-marketing.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Legal studies in virtual enterprise activities.

  Course contents

  - Consumer Protection Act (38/1978)
  - Unfair Business Practices Act (1061/1978)
  - Product Liability Act (694/1990)
  - Act on Consumer Products and Services Safety (75/2004)
  - Copyright Act (404/1961)
  - Trademarks Act (7/1964)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to recognize and plan marketing both for consumers and for another merchant by taking into consideration marketing legislation.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to recognize and plan well marketing both for consumers and for another merchant by taking into consideration marketing legislation.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to recognize and plan very well marketing both for consumers and for another merchant by taking into consideration marketing legislation.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be announced by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and excercises.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam, excercises and activity in lectures.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course: 52 h
  - of which scheduled studies: 20 h
  - of which autonomous studies: 32 h

• Marketing Planning and Management LTVAMA401-3007 26.01.2021-21.03.2021  4 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can recognize the meaning of market orientation in firm performance. The student has the capability to make strategic choices in marketing management. The student can plan marketing in dynamic environment.

  Course contents

  -Tools of the marketing mix
  -Marketing planning process
  -Market orientation and marketing capability
  -Marketing management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student demonstrates the capability to make strategic choices in marketing management and marketing planning. The student can assess the competitive position of the firm in relation to market environment, and can apply said knowledge in planning marketing to gain competitive advantage. The student can draw a marketing plan for a firm.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student demonstrates good capability to make strategic choices in marketing management and marketing planning. The student can assess the competitive position of the firm in relation to market environment, and can apply said knowledge in planning marketing to gain competitive advantage. The student can draw a marketing plan for a firm.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student demonstrates excellent capability to make strategic choices in marketing management and marketing planning. The student can assess the competitive position of the firm in relation to market environment, and can apply said knowledge in planning marketing to gain competitive advantage. The student can draw a marketing plan for a firm.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.01.2021 - 21.03.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Koski

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Marketing Research LTVAMA201-3006 12.01.2021-09.04.2021  6 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe the basic principles of research and give examples of utilizing research in business. The student can define the key concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research. The student is able to compare methodological options, to select a method appropriate for the given problem and to give arguments in support of the choices made. The student is capable of planning, carrying out and reporting a small scale research project that produces added value for a firm.

  Course contents

  Basic concepts in research and planning marketing research
  - Collection and analysis of survey and qualitative data
  - Carrying out a small scale research project for a firm
  - Reporting research results and presenting them

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can describe the basic principles of research and give examples of utilizing research in business. The student can define the key concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research. The student is able to compare methodological options, to select a method appropriate for the given problem and to give arguments in support of the choices made. The student is capable of planning, carrying out and reporting a small scale research project that produces added value for a firm.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can describe the basic principles of research and give examples of utilizing research in business. The student can define the key concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research. The student is able to compare methodological options, to select a method appropriate for the given problem and to give arguments in support of the choices made. The student is capable of planning, carrying out and reporting a small scale research project that produces added value for a firm.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can describe the basic principles of research and give examples of utilizing research in business. The student can define the key concepts in both quantitative and qualitative research. The student is able to compare methodological options, to select a method appropriate for the given problem and to give arguments in support of the choices made. The student is capable of planning, carrying out and reporting a small scale research project that produces added value for a firm.

  Further information

  The course accrues 6 R&D credits.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.01.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri, Kimmo Kulmala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Master Assistant training LT00CI47-3002 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  1 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the main features of retail and retail business and is able to apply his / her skills to practical work in retail.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  The course contains up-to-date information on the field of trade and retail, with themes varying from year to year.

  Further information

  Online course

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Online material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Independent course

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2020 - 15.09.2020

  • 1 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  Online course

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independent study 20 h.

• Mathematics, preparatory course KD07APMT020-3010 01.02.2021-04.04.2021  2 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  A student controls different kind of mathematical expressions like rational expressions and polynomials. He/she can solve equations. If a student has a mathematical problem, he is able to make the equation of this problem. He/she masters percenatages and their consepts like basic values, percents and percent units.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Students don't need previous study.

  Course contents

  - mathematical expressions and polynomials
  - the first degree equations and their solving
  - algebraic consepts like power, root and logarithm
  - percentages
  - sequence of numbers and series

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 04.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Maturity Examination KD07FY0T100-3004 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  (LITA17A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The law pertaining to studies at the university of applied sciences level (352/2003)states that students are required to sit a Maturity Test to receive their univerity of applied sciences degree. Students write about a topic related to the thesis, which indicates their knowledge of the topic and of Finnish or Swedish language. If a student has received their education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, the head of the degree program may allow the student to take the Maturity Test in another language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Students may register for the Maturity Test after they have submitted their thesis for final assessment.

  Course contents

  Students must demonstrate that they master the content of their thesis and produce a clear and consistent written presentation.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The maturity sample is written in EXAM exam mode. Make an appointment for your thesis supervisor's EXAM exam when you receive permission to do so. In exceptional cases, the maturity test is performed in other controlled spaces (Skype), for example with the help of Moodle. The student can confirm the maturity test practice from the supervisor of his / her thesis.
  
  The electronic EXAM exam is taken either in the exam room SeAMK Frami A, 5th floor, room A530.10 or SeAMK Kampustalo, 1Y. krs., C0066. There are three (3) computers in the Fram exam room and six (6) computers in the Campusalo exam room. Both exam rooms have video surveillance that records audio and video. Up-to-date EXAM instructions have been added to the Jelppar and intranet pages. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with them before taking the exam.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LITA17A

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen, Tuulia Potka-Soininen, Henri Teittinen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

• Maturity Examination KD07FY0T100-3005 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  (LITA17B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The law pertaining to studies at the university of applied sciences level (352/2003)states that students are required to sit a Maturity Test to receive their univerity of applied sciences degree. Students write about a topic related to the thesis, which indicates their knowledge of the topic and of Finnish or Swedish language. If a student has received their education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, the head of the degree program may allow the student to take the Maturity Test in another language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Students may register for the Maturity Test after they have submitted their thesis for final assessment.

  Course contents

  Students must demonstrate that they master the content of their thesis and produce a clear and consistent written presentation.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Content
  Language

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LITA17B

  Teacher(s)

  Terhi Anttila

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

• Maturity Examination KD07FY0T100-3006 01.08.2020-31.12.2020  (LITA17C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The law pertaining to studies at the university of applied sciences level (352/2003)states that students are required to sit a Maturity Test to receive their univerity of applied sciences degree. Students write about a topic related to the thesis, which indicates their knowledge of the topic and of Finnish or Swedish language. If a student has received their education in a language other than Finnish or Swedish, the head of the degree program may allow the student to take the Maturity Test in another language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Students may register for the Maturity Test after they have submitted their thesis for final assessment.

  Course contents

  Students must demonstrate that they master the content of their thesis and produce a clear and consistent written presentation.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The maturity sample is written in EXAM exam mode. Make an appointment for your thesis supervisor's EXAM exam when you receive permission to do so. In exceptional cases, the maturity test is performed in other controlled spaces (Skype), for example with the help of Moodle. The student can confirm the maturity test practice from the supervisor of his / her thesis.
  
  The electronic EXAM exam is taken either in the exam room SeAMK Frami A, 5th floor, room A530.10 or SeAMK Kampustalo, 1Y. krs., C0066. There are three (3) computers in the Fram exam room and six (6) computers in the Campusalo exam room. Both exam rooms have video surveillance that records audio and video. Up-to-date EXAM instructions have been added to the Jelppar and intranet pages. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with them before taking the exam.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty/Hylätty (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  31.07.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Group(s)

  • LITA17C

  Teacher(s)

  Petra Sippola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

• Negotiation Skills and Presentation LTVAMA103-3007 14.04.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use different negotiation strategies and tactics during sales. The student is able to analyze his/hers own communication skills, presentation skills and argumentation skills as a part of sales negotiations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  1. year communication and marketing studies

  Course contents

  - negotiation strategies and tactics
  - argumentation and making impact with communication styles
  - virtual negotiations
  - sending more effective messages

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Argumentation is biased and scant and illustration is scant and irrelevant. Communication is sender-oriented: the goal, receiver or the situation are not taken into account sufficiently. The student is taking part scheduled studies and the student is on satisfactory level able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Good

  Argumentation is quite unbiased and believable and illustration is relevant . The structure of text is mainly clear and coherent. The student is able to maintain interaction in communication. The student is quite actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Excellent

  Argumentation is unbiased, taking different viewpoints into account, and convincing and illustration is relevant, effective and considered. Follows the structure characteristic of the genre, text is logic, clear and coherent. Interaction in communication is highly skillful. The student is very actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is very well able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Miettinen, S. & Torkki, J. 2019. Uusi Neuvotteluvalta: saat minkä neuvottelet, et mitä ansaitset. Helsinki: WSOY
  Kortesuo, K. 2015. Karisman käsikirja. Helsinki: Kauppakamari
  Kortetjärvi-Nurmi, S. & Murtola, K. 2015. Areena: Yritysviestinnän käsikirja. Helsinki: Edita.
  Kansanen, A. 2002. Neuvottelu- ja kokoustaito. Helsinki: WSOY.
  Material provided by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and assignments, online learning

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments
  possible exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.04.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 01.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Teacher(s)

  Elisa Kannasto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative course mode.

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement

  Students use of time and load

  Total 80 h
  Lectures and online learning about 20 h
  Independent work 30 h
  Assignments 30 h

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Argumentation is biased and scant and illustration is scant and irrelevant. Communication is sender-oriented: the goal, receiver or the situation are not taken into account sufficiently. The student is taking part scheduled studies and the student is on satisfactory level able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Good

  Argumentation is quite unbiased and believable and illustration is relevant . The structure of text is mainly clear and coherent. The student is able to maintain interaction in communication. The student is quite actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Excellent

  Argumentation is unbiased, taking different viewpoints into account, and convincing and illustration is relevant, effective and considered. Follows the structure characteristic of the genre, text is logic, clear and coherent. Interaction in communication is highly skillful. The student is very actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is very well able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

• Negotiation Skills and Presentation LTVAMA103-3006 07.01.2021-12.02.2021  3 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use different negotiation strategies and tactics during sales. The student is able to analyze his/hers own communication skills, presentation skills and argumentation skills as a part of sales negotiations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  1. year communication and marketing studies

  Course contents

  - negotiation strategies and tactics
  - argumentation and making impact with communication styles
  - virtual negotiations
  - sending more effective messages

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Argumentation is biased and scant and illustration is scant and irrelevant. Communication is sender-oriented: the goal, receiver or the situation are not taken into account sufficiently. The student is taking part scheduled studies and the student is on satisfactory level able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Good

  Argumentation is quite unbiased and believable and illustration is relevant . The structure of text is mainly clear and coherent. The student is able to maintain interaction in communication. The student is quite actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

  Excellent

  Argumentation is unbiased, taking different viewpoints into account, and convincing and illustration is relevant, effective and considered. Follows the structure characteristic of the genre, text is logic, clear and coherent. Interaction in communication is highly skillful. The student is very actively taking part scheduled studies and the student is very well able to utilize negotiation strategies and tactics as a part of sales.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortetjärvi-Nurmi, S. & Murtola, K. 2015. Areena: Yritysviestinnän käsikirja. Helsinki: Edita.
  Kansanen, A. 2002. Neuvottelu- ja kokoustaito. Helsinki: WSOY.
  Material provided by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Individual and group assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  07.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 07.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Valinnaista toteutustapaa ei ole. (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement

  Students use of time and load

  Total 80 h
  Lectures about 20 h
  Independent work 30 h
  Assignments 30 h

• Networks and cooperation in the development of the company LTVALK403-3008 29.03.2021-31.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to analyze the importance of networking between business enterprises and to describe what forms of networking exists. The student can describe how networks and partnerships are created and developed. The student is able to analyze the structure and operation of networks and identify and evaluate the status of organization in networks and value chains and business logic of the supply chain from the perspective of the customer.

  Course contents

  -networked business
  -forms of business collaboration and networks
  -criteria for the creation of partnerships
  -network capital and network capability
  -networking as a strategic choice of the company
  -various types of networks and their impact on the company's learning and development

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student's participation in teaching is not active, the student does not participate in the debate
  The student analyzes restrictively case company's networks and presents concise development plan of co-operation networks
  The student presents limited network analysis and development plan

  Good

  The student participates in classroom work quite actively and presents his/her own opinions occasionally.
  The student is able to prepare an analysis of the case company's networks and presents a fairly comprehensive development plan of cooperating networks
  The student can justify the choices of network analysis, showing understanding of the importance of co-operative networks in the development of the company. The student presents understandably network analysis and development plan of company's networks

  Excellent

  The student is actively involved in teaching and presents his/her own analytical views on the issues that are being discussed.
  The student is able to draw up a comprehensive and systematic analysis of the case company's networks and excellent development plan for the co-operation networks
  The student can perfectly justify the choices and presents network analysis clearly and concisely, indicating perfectly understanding the importance of the development of cooperation networks

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Emilia Kangas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Office tool programs LT00CF84-3001 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  4 credits  (LITA19D) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to utilize the office tool programs used in the business in a versatile way. The student is able to use office tool programs as a cloud service.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - Deepening the use of the following programs, both as desktop applications and as cloud services (O365):
     - Word
     - Excel
     - Powerpoint
     - Outlook
     - Onedrive
     - Teams
  - image editing
  - application sharing
  - computer exercises

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use tools and solve simple tasks and problems.

  Good

  The student is able to use tool programs and solve various tasks and problems with them.

  Excellent

  The student knows how to use tool programs effectively. She is able to solve demanding tasks and apply programs in a versatile way.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Juhani Haarala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Online Communication Skills in English LT00CY94-3001 10.05.2021-28.06.2021  3 credits +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students learn to assess and use the web and social media as a medium of business communication and develop theirs skills in communication on the web and in social media in English. They learn to communicate in a cross-cultural online environment and recognize the differences between communication in digital and traditional media.

  Course contents

  - communicative characteristics of the web and social media
  - the web and social media in business communication
  - effective and interactive online communication
  - digital etiquette
  - cross-cultural aspects of online communication

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Learning assignments completed, language and communication skills on a low/satisfactory level

  Good

  Learning assignments completed, language and communication skills on a good level

  Excellent

  Learning assignments completed, language and communication skills on an excellent level

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.05.2021 - 28.06.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2021 - 14.04.2021

  • 3 credits

  Teacher(s)

  Päivö Laine

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Operational Environment and Competitive Tools of Retail LTVAKY101-3005 24.08.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student obtains a general view of trade and its significance in Finland. They are able to describe target customer groups of different retail trade sectors and what they use their money for. The student is able to explain the role and functions of trade in the distribution chain. They are able to describe the weapons of trade of entrepreneur-based trade and the shopkeeper-entrepreneur?s role in the retail trade chain and at a company belonging to a chain.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Tutkinto-ohjelman yhteiset perusopinnot. (not translated)

  Course contents

  trade as a field of activity in Finland
  - customers of trade
  - distribution channels
  - competitive weapons
  - shopkeeper and entrepreneurship

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assignments and exams have been completed according to the criteria of The K-Retailers' Association.

  Good

  Assignments and exams have been completed to a good standard according to the criteria of The K-Retailers' Association.

  Excellent

  Assignments and exams have been completed to an excellent standard according to the criteria of The K-Retailers' Association.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Retail - Kaupan työt ja toiminta (toimittaja Satu Rämö: Edita, 2013)
  Material in internet.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Independent study and online assignments

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assigments and exams

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  08.04.2020 - 30.04.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Seats

  1 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  Agreement with SeAMK and Kesko.
  Amount of students is limited.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independent work 135 h.

• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership LTYA104-3010 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  4 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basic structures of the organization, their historical background and significance of the activities of the organization. He knows the various aspects of organizational behavior and know how to apply them to the management activities. The students know the superior and the subordinate tasks and their effects on the working community, he identifies the different management models of the main managerial tasks and related skills requirements. During the course, students will be able to recognize their own leadership skills and development of its properties. He knows the managerial communication styles, situations and means, and how to use them.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None

  Course contents

  History of the research of Organizations
  Individuals and groups in the organization
     o personality, ability, motivation
     o Emotional Intelligence
  Occupational well-being
     o Stress, burnout
  Basics of the supervisory work
     o Leadership Styles
     o Ethics
  The supervisor interaction situations
     o Styles, channels, means
     o Information Management
     o Change Management
  Knowledge and development of the organizations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the basics of organizational behavior, is able to describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' duties. They understand the factors affecting the work atmosphere.

  Good

  The student knows well the basics of organizational behavior, is good at describing and analyzing the managers 'and employees' duties and are able to some extent to develop the working atmosphere.

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of organizational behavior, part of a very well describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' tasks, as well as be able to develop a working environment.

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Organisaatiokäyttäyminen ja esimiestyön perusteet (2 op osuus):
  
  Kurssikirja: Lämsä A-M & Hautala T: Organisaatiokäyttäytymisen perusteet 2004 tai uudempi.
  
  ekirja, painos 2013:
  
  https://www.ellibslibrary.com/seamk/9789513769925
  
  printtikirja, painos 2004:
  
  https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/plari.57772
  
  Muu opettajan osoittaman materiaali opintojakson Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  2op osuus, Organisaatiokäyttäyminen ja esimiestyön perusteet:
  lähiopetus 3*2h=6 h
  itsenäinen opiskelu, opetus- ja opiskelumateriaali on kurssin Moodlessa kaikki e-aineistoina, kurssikirja saatavilla ekirjana
  3 palautettavaa tehtävää, arviointi hyv./hyl.
  käsitekartta parityö, arviointi 0-5
  Johtamisviestinnän haastattelutehtävä, verkkokeskustelut (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 01.09.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Seats

  0 - 120

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Kautto, Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership LTYA104-3011 21.10.2020-31.12.2020  4 credits  (MLITA19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basic structures of the organization, their historical background and significance of the activities of the organization. He knows the various aspects of organizational behavior and know how to apply them to the management activities. The students know the superior and the subordinate tasks and their effects on the working community, he identifies the different management models of the main managerial tasks and related skills requirements. During the course, students will be able to recognize their own leadership skills and development of its properties. He knows the managerial communication styles, situations and means, and how to use them.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None

  Course contents

  History of the research of Organizations
  Individuals and groups in the organization
     o personality, ability, motivation
     o Emotional Intelligence
  Occupational well-being
     o Stress, burnout
  Basics of the supervisory work
     o Leadership Styles
     o Ethics
  The supervisor interaction situations
     o Styles, channels, means
     o Information Management
     o Change Management
  Knowledge and development of the organizations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows the basics of organizational behavior, is able to describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' duties. They understand the factors affecting the work atmosphere.

  Good

  The student knows well the basics of organizational behavior, is good at describing and analyzing the managers 'and employees' duties and are able to some extent to develop the working atmosphere.

  Excellent

  The student has excellent knowledge of organizational behavior, part of a very well describe and analyze the managers 'and employees' tasks, as well as be able to develop a working environment.

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  Mode of delivery

  25% Face-to-face, 75% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kurssikirja (3 op osuus): Lämsä A-M & Hautala T: Organisaatiokäyttäytymisen perusteet 2004 tai uudempi.
  
  ekirja, painos 2013:
  
  https://www.ellibslibrary.com/seamk/9789513769925
  
  printtikirja, painos 2004:
  
  https://seamk.finna.fi/Record/plari.57772
  
  Muu opettajan osoittaman materiaali opintojakson Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lähiopetus 2*5 h
  Ennakkotehtävä
  Ryhmätyö: essee ja ryhmätyön esittäminen lähiopetuksessa
  Käsitekarta tekeminen yksilötyönä
  Johtamisviestinnän haastattelutehtävä, verkkokeskustelut (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  21.10.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 02.10.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19

  Seats

  0 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Sami Kautto, Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Personnel and Sales Management of a Retail Department LTVAKY102-3005 04.01.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to market themselves to get a job at a shop. They are acquainted with the security and risk management at the shop. The student is able to take command of the work team of a shop department, emphasizing active selling. They are able to manage the sales of a shop department.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Tutkinto-ohjelman yhteiset perusopinnot ja Kaupan toimintaympäristö ja kilpailukeinot. (not translated)

  Course contents

  - shop as a workplace
  - shop security and risk management
  - staff management and development
  - sales management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assignments and exams completed acceptably according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Good

  Assignments and exams completed well according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Excellent

  Assignments and exams completed very well according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Further information

  Amount of students is limited.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material in internet.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Independent study and online assignments.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assignments and exams.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  08.04.2020 - 31.05.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Seats

  1 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  Agreementi with SeAMK and Kesko.
  Number of students is limited.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independenti work 135 h.

• Personnel and Sales Management of a Retail Department LTVAKY102-3006 01.06.2021-25.05.2022  5 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to market themselves to get a job at a shop. They are acquainted with the security and risk management at the shop. The student is able to take command of the work team of a shop department, emphasizing active selling. They are able to manage the sales of a shop department.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Tutkinto-ohjelman yhteiset perusopinnot ja Kaupan toimintaympäristö ja kilpailukeinot. (not translated)

  Course contents

  - shop as a workplace
  - shop security and risk management
  - staff management and development
  - sales management

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Assignments and exams completed acceptably according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Good

  Assignments and exams completed well according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Excellent

  Assignments and exams completed very well according to the criteria of the module Retail and Entrepreneurship given by the Association K retailers.

  Further information

  Amount of students is limited.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material in internet.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Independent study and online assignments.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Assignments and exams.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.06.2021 - 25.05.2022

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2021 - 31.05.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B
  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Seats

  1 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  Agreementi with SeAMK and Kesko.
  Number of students is limited.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Independenti work 135 h.

• Planning Integrated Marketing Communications LT00BE39-3004 12.04.2021-26.05.2021  6 credits  (LITA19B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define means of marketing communications and can recognize the importance of integrated and digital marketing communications. Students can apply the basic theories of communication to plan and evaluate marketing communications on strategic and operative level. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications. Students can analyze, plan and develop marketing actions according to company's strategic objectives.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Marketing studies in virtual enterprise activities

  Course contents

  - Means of marketing communications
  - Implementing and evaluating marketing communications
  - Planning integrated marketing communications
  - Planning digital marketing
  - Digital media and internet marketing
  - Marketing in social media and mobile marketing
  - Objectives of marketing and indicators
  - Formulating a brief for advertising agency

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to use the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can sort out the means and forms of marketing communications and digital marketing. Students can draw up a basic plan for marketing communications.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to apply the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to apply the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  -Kortesuo, K. 2014a. Sano se someksi 1. Ammattilaisen käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  -Kortesuo, K. 2014b. Sano se someksi 2. Organisaation käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  -Siniaalto, M. 2014. Sosiaalisen median menestysreseptit. Helsinki: Helsingin Seudun Kauppakamari. Helsingin Kamari Oy & Marika Siniaalto.
  -Juslén, J. 2011. Nettimarkkinoinnin karttakirja. Helsinki: Tietosykli.
  -Kananen, J. 2013. Digimarkkinointi ja sosiaalinen media liiketoiminnassa. Miten yritykset voivat saavuttaa tuloksia digimarkkinoinnilla ja sosiaalisella medialla?. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu.
  -Karjaluoto, H. 2010. Digitaalinen markkinointiviestintä : esimerkkejä parhaista käytännöistä yritys- ja kuluttajamarkkinointiin. Helsinki: Docendo.
  -Fill, Chris. 2006. Marketing communications : engagements, strategies and practice. Prentice Hall.
  -Vuokko, Pirjo. 2003. Markkinointiviestintä merkitys, vaikutus ja keinot.
  -Learning material and articles on the Moodle site
  -Other material announced by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -Lectures
  -Group work
  -Independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Group work 50 %
  Independent work 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  12.04.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19B

  Teacher(s)

  Terhi Anttila, Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload 160 h
  - lectures about 50 h
  - group work about 55 h
  - independent work about 55 h

• Planning Integrated Marketing Communications LT00BE39-3005 29.03.2021-31.05.2021  6 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define means of marketing communications and can recognize the importance of integrated and digital marketing communications. Students can apply the basic theories of communication to plan and evaluate marketing communications on strategic and operative level. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications. Students can analyze, plan and develop marketing actions according to company's strategic objectives.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Marketing studies in virtual enterprise activities

  Course contents

  - Means of marketing communications
  - Implementing and evaluating marketing communications
  - Planning integrated marketing communications
  - Planning digital marketing
  - Digital media and internet marketing
  - Marketing in social media and mobile marketing
  - Objectives of marketing and indicators
  - Formulating a brief for advertising agency

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students are able to use the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can sort out the means and forms of marketing communications and digital marketing. Students can draw up a basic plan for marketing communications.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students are able to apply the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Students are able to apply the basic theories of communication to plan marketing communications. They can compare the means and forms of marketing communications and draw up an efficient plan for marketing communications.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  29.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  20.10.2020 - 19.03.2021

  • 6 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Terhi Anttila

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Planning a Business LTYP101-3004 26.08.2020-02.10.2020  7 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to describe the meaning of accounting in business. The student is able to prepare simple budgets and knows the most fundamental factors affecting a company's profitability. The student is able to identify ERP-systems. The student is able to identify attributes describing a marketer. The student is able to draw up a business idea ja is able to identify ways to produce customer value. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them. The student knows different stakeholder groups of a company and knows the purpose of networking to a business. The student is able to write business letters and to utilize them in trading.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - business plan and its components: vision, strategy, business idea, business process, clients, competition, budgeting, financial plan, profitability and pricing
  - demand, supply and customer value
  - information seeking
  - business environment and its sectors
  - ERP-system
  - stakeholder groups and networking
  - business letters

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (2-1): The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others, the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

  Good

  Good (4-3): The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others, the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others, the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen ja Niskanen: Laskentatoimi. 2015 or newer.
  Bergströn ja Leppänen: Yrityksen asiakasmarkkinointi. 2015 or newer.
  - material provided by the teachers

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Lectures and guided exercises
  - working in a practice enterprise

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Group work: business plan (55 %) and information retrieval (15 %)
  - Individual performance: exam on marketing (15%) and learning diary (15 %, passed/failed)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2020 - 02.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  24.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 7 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA20A
  • LITA20B
  • LITA20C
  • LITA20D

  Teacher(s)

  Anna Vierula, Jaana Latvanen, Juhani Palomäki, Kristiina Mutka-Vierula, Marja Salonen, Sami Kautto, Kim Leppänen, Merja Juppo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

• Planning and Starting up a Business LT00BE97-3004 22.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (MLITA20) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can plan business operations, relating the plans to the business environment. The student can describe the antecedents of profitable business and apply his / her knowledge to writing a business plan. The student can produce basic documents relating to starting a business and can create basic business letters. The student knows the key stake holders of a business and understands the importance of networking. The student knows the key sources of information in business management and can use them.

  Course contents

  - business planning
  - information search
  - business stakeholders
  - starting a business
  - business letters

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others; the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others; the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student is able to plan business operations. The student is able to describe the meaning of the business environment. The student is capable of preparing a business plan and is able to function in a group. The student is able to appropriately interact with others; the student will know how to take others into consideration and accommodate the demands of the situation and the professional field in communicating coherently, convincingly and clearly. The student is capable to develop Finnish language skills and skills in communication as part of professional know-how. The student knows the most important business information sources and is able to use them.

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  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Johannes Hesso.2015. Hyvä liiketoimintasuunnitelma. Kauppakamari. HansaPrint Oy. Vantaa
  muu lisämateriaali ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Luennot
  Verkko-opiskelu
  Harjoitukset (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Liiketoimintasuunnitelma 100%
  Muut harjoitukset hyväksytty/hylätty
  Itsearviointi +/- (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  05.08.2020 - 15.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA20

  Teacher(s)

  Merja Juppo

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Opiskelijan työmäärä yhteensä 135 h, josta työjärjestyksessä olevaa kontaktiopetusta on 10 h ja itsenäistä opiskelua 125 h (not translated)

• Practical Bookkeeping LT00CG43-3001 18.01.2021-07.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students learn financial accounting in practice. Student's financial material and financial information literacy develops. Students consists a general picture of the financial accounting, bookkeeping and financial management. The student is able to apply the laws and regulations governing accounting. Students will be familiar dealing with the bookkeeping material, computer's operating accounts and accounting reports. The student is able to keep contact with the customer and understands the meaning of keeping contacts and customer service. The student is able to prepare and present a report to the customer on the work the student has done in a manner the customer wishes.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of Accounting and Expert on Financial Accounting

  Course contents

  Financial management of companies, handling the bookkeeping material (authentic material), financial statements and report

  Further information

  The course accrues 3 R&D credits.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Bookkeeping Act, Bookkeeping Decree
  - Bookkeeping material (authentic)
  - Associations Law
  - General Instructions of Accounting Board
  - material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and guided exercises, independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Learning diary 30 %, bookkeeping in practice 70 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 07.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen, Juhani Palomäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  Passed/failed

  Exam schedule

  No exam

  Students use of time and load

  Lectures and guided exercises 30 h and independent work 51 h

• Practical Training KD07HYTH120-3008 01.01.2021-30.06.2021  30 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can perform practical tasks in his/her field of study under guidance and apply the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired to practical situations. The student is able to assess his/her own skills in relation to the requirements of the field. The student is able to conclude whether a topic for his/her final thesis can be found in the context of his/herpractical training placement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  The practical training position must be approved by the degree programme. Practical training can take place either in Finland or abroad.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2021 - 30.06.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Practical Training KD07HYTH120-3009 01.08.2020-31.01.2021  30 credits  (LITA18B) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can perform practical tasks in his/her field of study under guidance and apply the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired to practical situations. The student is able to assess his/her own skills in relation to the requirements of the field. The student is able to conclude whether a topic for his/her final thesis can be found in the context of his/herpractical training placement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  The practical training position must be approved by the degree programme. Practical training can take place either in Finland or abroad.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Practical Training KD07HYTH120-3010 01.08.2020-31.01.2021  30 credits  (LITA18C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can perform practical tasks in his/her field of study under guidance and apply the knowledge and skills he/she has acquired to practical situations. The student is able to assess his/her own skills in relation to the requirements of the field. The student is able to conclude whether a topic for his/her final thesis can be found in the context of his/herpractical training placement.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  The practical training position must be approved by the degree programme. Practical training can take place either in Finland or abroad.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.08.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 30 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18C

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Preparing Financial Statements LTVATH201-3008 15.02.2021-09.04.2021  4 credits  (LITA19A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Competent book-keeper
  - Company law

  Course contents

  - Valuation of assets and accrual accounting
  - Financial statement documents
  - Board of directors? report
  - Shareholders? equity and dividends, regulations pertaining to these
  - Using valid information sources.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is capable of applying the most common regulations of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to give a simple analysis on the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize the most common tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize the core business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze the principal questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use various sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Good

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize the core business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze the principal questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Soile Tomperi: Kehittyvä kirjanpitotaito (2016 or newer)
  - ST-Akatemia: Osakeyhtiön tilinpäätösmalli (latest edition)
  - Accounting Act and Ordinance (1997)
  - Kirjanpitolautakunnan yleisohjeet
  - Companies Act
  - IFRS Standards

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided exercises 60 h
  - independent work 75 h

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - exam 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  15.02.2021 - 09.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice 42 h
  - independent work 66 h

• Preparing Financial Statements LTVATH201-3009 08.10.2020-17.11.2020  4 credits  (MLITA18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Competent book-keeper
  - Company law

  Course contents

  - Valuation of assets and accrual accounting
  - Financial statement documents
  - Board of directors? report
  - Shareholders? equity and dividends, regulations pertaining to these
  - Using valid information sources.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is capable of applying the most common regulations of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to give a simple analysis on the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize the most common tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize the core business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze the principal questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use various sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Good

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize the core business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze the principal questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of applying applicable regulation of financial accounting when recording transactions and preparing financial statements, is able to outline the process of preparing financial statements and explain how different business transactions and documents affect the content of the financial statements. The student is able to analyze the accounts and the financial statements, which present a company in financial terms, and is able to name and recognize many tasks of the financial accounting. The student is able to recognize business transactions and documents connected with financial accounting and the preparation of financial statements.
  
  The student is able to prepare the financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, notes to the financial statements) and the board of directors? report. The student is able to analyze questions regarding shareholders? equity in a corporation, and is able to estimate and analyze the state of equity. The student is able to use valid sources of information to solve problems.
  The student is able to read and analyze articles written in English. The student is able to find information from sources in English and knows the major international sources of information and organizations of the field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Soile Tomperi: Kehittyvä kirjanpitotaito (2016 or newer)
  - ST-Akatemia: Osakeyhtiön tilinpäätösmalli (latest edition)
  - Accounting Act and Ordinance (1997)
  - Kirjanpitolautakunnan yleisohjeet
  - Companies Act
  - IFRS Standards

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided exercises (20 h)
  - independent work (88 h)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - exam 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.10.2020 - 17.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 01.10.2020

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures and guided practice (20 h)
  - independent work (88 h)

• Process Management and ERP systems LTVALK103-3008 13.01.2021-12.02.2021  3 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of process management and is able to model a variety of business processes. He is aware of the importance and structure of the ERP systems. The student is able to implement and use ERP system based on modules and he understands how the different modules are connected to each other.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None

  Course contents

  1) Business process modeling
  o Process Map
  o Process Charts
  2) Enterprise Resource Planning
  o basic system
  o Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  o Inventory Management
  o Personnel Registry and wages (HRM)
  o Accounting, Budget Monitoring and Accounting Systems

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2: The student knows the basics of process management. The student knows what ERP system is and how it will be used in daily business operations.The student is also able to use ERP system´s essential modules.

  Good

  3-4: The sudent is able to model a variety of business processes well.The student is able to implement and use ERP system based on modules and he understands how the essential modules are connected to each other. He is also able to apply the essential concept what he has learned in other ERP systems.

  Excellent

  5: The sudent is able to model exellently a variety of business processes.The student is able to implement and use ERP system based on modules and he understands how the different modules are connected to each other. The student is active in lectures. He is also able to apply what he has learned in other ERP systems.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials available at Moodle
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home exam 50 %
  - Writing assignment and its presentation 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Home examination after the lectures

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 81 h, divided
  -lectures 24 h
  -independent work 57 h

• Product and Service Development Processes LTVAMA502-3005 31.08.2020-30.10.2020  3 credits  (LITA17B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe product development processes and service development processes. The student can apply his/ her knowledge of the processes to planning product and service development in practice. The student is familiar with essential legislation concerning product and service development and can consider their impact on development in a spesific case.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Professional studies common to the degree programme

  Course contents

  - Phases and elements of product and service development processes
  - User centered development
  - Customer in product and service development
  - Intellectual property rights, protection of knowledge capital in service firms

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student describes the product development process and the process of service productization in a satisfactory way. The student applies their knowledge to the design of a product or service development process. The student names the key immaterial rights and takes relevants into account in product and service design.

  Good

  The student describes the product development process and the process of service productization well and in detail. The student applies their knowledge to the design of a product or service development process showing good judgement. The student names the key immaterial rights and takes relevants well into account in product and service design.

  Excellent

  The student describes the product development process and the process of service productization in an excellent way The student applies their knowledge to the design of a product or service development process showing excellent judgement and critical consideration. The student names the key immaterial rights excellently and takes relevants well into account in product and service design.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 21.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA17B
  • LITA17C

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Liukkonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Purchasing Management LTVATT103-3005 08.03.2021-02.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of business competence or equivalent level of knowledge

  Course contents

  - Purchasing process and organizational purchasing behavior
  - Purchasing as a part of strategy
  - Managing a supply chain
  - Purchasing strategies
  - Public procurement

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has done the work and participated as instructed. The student can, to a satisfactory standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Good

  The student has done the work well and participated actively. The student can, to a good standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

  Excellent

  The student has done the work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student can, to an excellent standard, describe purchasing processes and can also explain the role of purchasing in creating and maintaining competitiveness in a firm. The student recognizes the central mechanisms involved in managing a supply chain. The student can describe and classify purchasing processes and compare alternative purchasing strategies critically. The student recognizes the main special characteristics of public procurement and is able to find further information on them.

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  Mode of delivery

  34% Face-to-face, 66% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.03.2021 - 02.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.03.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • KONE19
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Qualitative research and how to implement a development project LT00BD29-3006 22.03.2021-25.04.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student recognizes the differences of the scientific research, developmental study and developmental work. Student is able to define developmental approaches, processes and methods. Student can explain the importance of critical thinking, research and developmental study attitude and is able to give examples of the importance of research ethics.
  Student can describe the basis of qualitative research, define different methods in qualitative research, collect data for qualitative research, analyze qualitative data and recognize ethical issues related to qualitative research and act upon them .

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to research and development

  Course contents

  -the set of developmental study
  -approaches of developmental study
  -methods of developmental study
  - basis of qualitative research
  - data collection methods in qualitative research
  - analyzing methods for qualitative data
  - reporting and interpreting findings of qualitative research
  - ethical issues and reliability of qualitative research

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 25.04.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Koski

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Quality and Environment Systems Management LTVALK102-3008 08.01.2021-12.02.2021  4 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student can identify different quality ideologies. Student can explain the basic concept of quality control. Student can use the common quality tools and statistical process control. Student can identify quality costs and their significance.
  The student has basic knowledge about:
  - the environmental factors affecting human beings and their operational environment,
  - the relations between production activities and environment
  - the effects of production in local, regional and global level.
  The student is aware about the methods, how to decrease the negative affects of production to the environment.

  Course contents

  - Factors affecting the quality
  - The history of quality control
  - Measuring quality and quality meters
  - Seven basic tools of quality
  - Quality costs (internal and external)
  - Total Quality Management TQM
  - Environmental concepts and the sustainable development
  - Renewable and unrenewable natural resources, utilisation and its affects
  - Waste management and recycling

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student can satisfyingly name different quality ideologies. Student can satisfyingly explain basic concepts of quality control. Student can satisfyingly use different quality tools and statistical quality control. Student can satisfyingly identify quality costs and their significance.
  
  Student has basic knowledge about the environmental factors and relations between industrial activities and environment. Student knows satisfafyingly the ways to control the harmful effects of humans and industrial activities to the nature.

  Good

  Student can well name different quality ideologies. Student can well explain basic concepts of quality control. Student can well use different quality tools and statistical quality control. Student can well identify quality costs and their significance.
  
  Student has good knowledge about the environmental factors and relations between industrial activities and environment. Student knows well the ways to control the harmful effects of humans and industrial activities to the nature.

  Excellent

  Student can excellently name different quality ideologies. Student can excellently explain basic concepts of quality control. Student can excellently use different quality tools and statistical quality control. Student can excellently identify quality costs and their significance.
  
  Student has excellent knowledge about the environmental factors and relations between industrial activities and environment. Student knows excellently the ways to control the harmful effects of humans and industrial activities to the nature.

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  Mode of delivery

  50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Lecture materials available at Moodle
  - Other materials announced by the lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Hybrid lectures (normal lectures with Teams -connection available)
  - Written assignment which is presented at the seminar during the last session

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Home exam 50 %
  - Writing assignment and its presentation 50 %

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.01.2021 - 12.02.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Jorma Imppola

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  No practical training

  Exam schedule

  Home examination after the lectures

  Students use of time and load

  - Total work load of the course: 107 h
  - of which lectures and seminar: 24 h + 6 h
  - of which autonomous studies including writing assignment: 77 h

• Quantitative Research LTHA105-3011 31.08.2020-06.11.2020  3 credits  (LITA18A) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the different phases of quantitative research and master the basic principles and methods of data acquisition. They are able to input and handle data by using the SPSS statistical software. Students are able to report the results appropriate way too. Additionally, they are able to interpret their own results, finished statistics and statistical researchs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to research and development

  Course contents

  - Phases of quantitative research process
  - Sampling methods and experimental study
  - Measurement and scale
  - Making the questionnaire
  - Presenting results using descriptive statistics, tables and graphs
  - Examples of interdependencies between variables (correlations, cross-tabulation)
  - Interpreting results and reporting resuls
  - Quantitative data processing and analyzing by SPSS for Windows ?program

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows satisfactorily the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows some basic measures of data processing. They are able to satisfactorily present results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

  Good

  The student knows well the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search, and knows how to apply them. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows well the measures of data processing. They are able to present well results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

  Excellent

  The student knows excellently the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search, and knows how to apply them. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows excellently the measures of data processing. They are able to present excellently results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Tarja Heikkilä (2014), Tilastollinen tutkimus. EDITA.
  Hirsjärvi S., Remes P. & Sajavaara P. (2004), Tutki ja Kirjoita. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.
  Muu opettajan osoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, excercises, project work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Excercises, project work

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 06.11.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 30.09.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Quantitative Research LTHA105-3012 22.03.2021-26.05.2021  3 credits  (LITA18B, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to define the different phases of quantitative research and master the basic principles and methods of data acquisition. They are able to input and handle data by using the SPSS statistical software. Students are able to report the results appropriate way too. Additionally, they are able to interpret their own results, finished statistics and statistical researchs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Introduction to research and development

  Course contents

  - Phases of quantitative research process
  - Sampling methods and experimental study
  - Measurement and scale
  - Making the questionnaire
  - Presenting results using descriptive statistics, tables and graphs
  - Examples of interdependencies between variables (correlations, cross-tabulation)
  - Interpreting results and reporting resuls
  - Quantitative data processing and analyzing by SPSS for Windows ?program

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows satisfactorily the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows some basic measures of data processing. They are able to satisfactorily present results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

  Good

  The student knows well the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search, and knows how to apply them. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows well the measures of data processing. They are able to present well results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

  Excellent

  The student knows excellently the key concepts of statistics and the basic principles and methods of data search, and knows how to apply them. The student knows how to import data to the SPSS software and knows excellently the measures of data processing. They are able to present excellently results of a statistical analysis using frequency distributions and indicators and is able to perform the basic analyses of dependence between two variables. They are able to interpret results and understand the principles of statistical deduction.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Tarja Heikkilä (2014), Tilastollinen tutkimus. EDITA.
  Hirsjärvi S., Remes P. & Sajavaara P. (2004), Tutki ja Kirjoita. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi.
  Muu opettajan osoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, excercises, project work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Excercises, project work

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  22.03.2021 - 26.05.2021

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2020 - 31.01.2021

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C

  Teacher(s)

  Hannu Tuuri

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

• Retail Trade Today LTHA104-3007 31.08.2020-31.12.2020  2 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student is able to analyze the characteristics and differences between retail models and chains.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Basícs of Business Competence

  Course contents

  - theme lectures on various retailing enterprises

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student has carried out work and participated as instructed. Students know different retailing operations models and chains.

  Good

  The student has carried out work well and participated actively. Students know different retailing operations models and chains.

  Excellent

  The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The students know different retailing operations models and chains.

  Further information

  - compulsory participation in lectures 100 %

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - material provided by the teacher and visiting lecturers

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures and guided practice
  - independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - active participation
  - learning diary

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  31.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2020 - 02.09.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B
  • LITA19C
  • LITA19D

  Teacher(s)

  Kristiina Mutka-Vierula

  Further information for students

  - compulsory participation in lectures 100 %

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  - lectures 16 h
  - independent study 37 h

• Running a Business LT00CK55-3001 11.01.2021-21.03.2021  7 credits  (LITA20A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students master the basics of financial management, marketing, human resource management and law to an extent required for running a business. Students are able to use the essential modules of ERP-system. Students can explain the principles of business operations and how different operations are linked with each other. Students are able to work in different business tasks with a service-oriented attitude. They can work in a group and analyse the situation of the firm in general.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Planning a Business
  Starting up a Business

  Course contents

  - basics of accounting, e.g. double-entry bookkeeping and interpretation of financial state