Networks in Business (4cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

A student is able to define different concepts of networking. He can recognise both vertical and horizontal relationships of the company. Moreover, a student can recognise different models of networking and the objectives, structures and prerequisites of different networking models. A student can take utilize networking in starting and developing a business. In addition, a student can see chain entrepreneurship and cooperatives as an optional way of implementing entrepreneurship.

Content

-concepts of networking
-core competence and networking
-bilateral and multilateral models of networking
-added value of networking in different life-cycles of a enterprise
-starting and developing co-operation
-prerequisites for success and challenges
-network management
-promotion of networking
-different chain types, establishing a cooperative and being an entrepreneur in a cooperative

Materials

-Material delivered by lecturer and article compilation (in English)

-Valkokari, K. ym. (2009). Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOY.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=85038

-Varamäki (2002). Pk-yritysten monenkeskeinen yhteistyö. Akateeminen yrittäjäkoulu.
Availability: http://www.yrittajakoulu.fi/yrittajyyden_oppia/dokumentit/preview.asp?docID=169&clsID=27

Teaching methods

- contact teaching
- company visits and visitor lecturers
- case-work
- group work

Employer connections

Work placement is not included in the course

Student workload

- contact teaching 25 h (75% compulsory)
- independent work 80 h including tutoring

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Excellent 5
Student recognizes in an excellent way the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company in an excellent way and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is in a deep way able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.

Good 4-3
Student recognizes well the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company well and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is well able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.

Satisfactory 2-1
Student recognizes the central concepts related to networking, different networking models and the key successful prerequisites.
Student is able to describe and analyze networking relationships of a company and the meaning of them in starting and developing business.
Based on network analysis student is able to draw conclusions in order to develop networks of a company.

Qualifications

Introduction to business management

Further information

- the course produces 3 R&D credits