Lean Management (3cr)

Code: LT00CW92-3004

General information

Enrollment: 22.04.2025 - 27.10.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 05.11.2025 - 19.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 3 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: SeAMK Business Management and SME Business Management

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Seats: 0 - 50

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management

Teachers: Elina Ojala

Scheduling groups: Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 5 . Open UAS : 5.)

Groups: MLITA23
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management, Multimodal implementation

Small groups: Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Course: LT00CW92

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student knows the basics of Lean management in production and expert work. The student knows the basics of what benefits Lean can bring and how to assess the current situation of a company. The student understands why Lean is necessary for a successful company or other organization that pursues a particular outcome with certain resources. The student knows the main Lean tools and methods: is able to reduce waste and maximize customer value. The student knows how to implement Lean in a company or other organization.

Content

- Fundamentals of the Lean management model
- The benefits of lean management and mapping the current situation
- Key tools and methods for lean management to improve operations
- Implementing lean management practices in the company
- Incorporating Lean practices into the daily life of the organization

Location and time

SCHEDULED ONLINE STUDY

The schedules for the scheduled online teaching can be found in the timetable at https://lukkarikone.seamk.fi/. Timetables are published for the next six weeks. The first six weeks of autumn are published by Midsummer and the first six weeks of spring by Christmas. Timetables may be subject to changes.

Materials

Lecturers Moodle material

Teaching methods

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment and on two Teams lectures. Othervice the study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period.

The student familiarizes themselves with Moodle materials, completes online assignments according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Student workload

81h (4h online lectures, 77h independent studies)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to name Lean tools and show that he/she is familiar with the concepts, mapping the current state, and the benefits of Lean thinking.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to name the benefits of Lean management in an expert organization as well as in a production organization. The student demonstrates that he/she is familiar with the most important Lean tools and concepts and sees their significance in continuous development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands the benefits of Lean management in an expert organization as well as in a production organization. The student knows the most important Lean tools, concepts, and is able to analyze information to support the continuous development of the organization. The student is able to comprehensively assess the current situation and apply the information in practice in process development and problem-solving.

Qualifications

Organizational Behavior, 3 cr