Doing Business in the Nordic Countries (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.

Content

- The Nordic model
- Economies
- Cultures
- Industries and trade

Materials

Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
Material handed out by the teacher

Teaching methods

- Recorded Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent study
- Web studies
- Poster Presentation

Student workload

- 2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own how to use the assigned study hours in regards to completing the course tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.