Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims to comprehend what elements make up a business and to put theory into practice.

After completing the course, the student will
- understand the principles and areas of business and how they relate to each other.
- can apply theory in a practical learning environment.
- can work in a team and actively practice different work-life skills.

Content (course unit)

What are the different aspects of business management?
How is business theory applied in practical situations?
What kind of work-life skills are needed to do business?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student will identify the basic principles and areas of business. They understand the basics of operational business. The student will participate in the production and reporting of work in the learning environment chosen for implementation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student will articulate the basic principles and areas of business and follow the principles of the laws of business. They select the appropriate policies and methods for business operations. The student will be proactive and able to report well on the implementation of work in the chosen learning environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyze different business principles and aspects and recommend appropriate working methods and techniques. They will be able to anticipate risks and support others. The student is committed to taking responsibility for the progress of work and the quality of reporting, taking into account the learning environment chosen for implementation.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

The course aims to comprehend what elements make up a business and to put theory into practice.

After completing the course, the student will
- understand the principles and areas of business and how they relate to each other.
- can apply theory in a practical learning environment.
- can work in a team and actively practice different work-life skills.

Content (course unit)

What are the different aspects of business management?
How is business theory applied in practical situations?
What kind of work-life skills are needed to do business?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student will identify the basic principles and areas of business. They understand the basics of operational business. The student will participate in the production and reporting of work in the learning environment chosen for implementation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student will articulate the basic principles and areas of business and follow the principles of the laws of business. They select the appropriate policies and methods for business operations. The student will be proactive and able to report well on the implementation of work in the chosen learning environment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyze different business principles and aspects and recommend appropriate working methods and techniques. They will be able to anticipate risks and support others. The student is committed to taking responsibility for the progress of work and the quality of reporting, taking into account the learning environment chosen for implementation.

Location and time

Starting according to the table that is available on Teams.

Exam schedules

Deadlines are mentioned on Teams. The retakes will be agreed on a case-by-case basis.

Assessment methods and criteria

A team project 50 %
Personal portfolio 50 %

The assessment criteria is mentioned with the assessments.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

At Proakatemia, we learn by working together. It involves reading and learning from a wide range of material, combining knowledge with your own thinking and experience, and sharing it in written or oral form in a variety of interactions.
Learning methods include dialogue, presentations, lectures, exercises, assignments, project work, reflection, independent, team and/or guided.

Learning materials

Informed on Teams.

Student workload

1 credit = 27 hours of student's learning work.

Completion alternatives

Passing the course requires learning with a team. Exceptions for timing etc. must be discussed in advance with the coaches and/or the team.

Practical training and working life cooperation

This course includes a customer project.

International connections

The English and Finnish co-degree programmes' course implementations are integrated.

Further information

Courses
-Business Environment
-Business Planning
-Orientation to Team learning
are integrated. It is not possibly to study them separately.