Introduction to Business Management (2cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students will

- learn to recognise different forms of business and perceive their basic functions. They will understand how to organise and resource a business
- know how to analyse the environment of a business.

Content

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

Materials

Viitala R., Jylhä E. 2010. Liiketoimintaosaaminen: menestyvän liiketoiminnan perusta. Edita, Helsinki.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/aj1xkx

Other material will be announced at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

lectures and independent study

Student workload

Total workload of the course: 78 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 5: In relation to the learning outcomes, students have excellents skills, knowledge and attitudes. They have a sound understanding of basic business functions and their interrelationships in a company. Students can explain, critically evaluate and apply what they have learnt.
Grade 3 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have good skills, knowledge and attitudes. They have a good understanding of basic business functions and their interrelationships in a company. Students can explain and apply what they have learnt.
Grade 1 In relation to the learning outcomes, students have passable skills, knowledge and attitudes. They are aware of basic business functions in a company but do not fully understand the interrelationships between these functions.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.