Doing Business in the Nordic Countries (2cr)

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

-Lectures and Guided Practice
-Independent study
- Company visit
- Guest lecturer/speaker
- Web studies
- Presentation

Student workload

54 hours
18 hours of contact tuition
36 hours of independent work

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.