International Business Operations (10cr)

Content

Objective of course
Students know the structure of the global business environment and the main global operators. They know EU as a business area. Students understand the ethical issues as well as societal responsibility issues connected with the international business activities of an enterprise. They master special knowledge required by the international business environment concerning contracts, logistics etc. They have personal skills required to do business in global business community.

Course contents
- structure of the global economy and its main operators
- EU as a business area, competition laws
- special issues of international business: logistics, contracts, societal responsibility and good corporate governance of an enterprise, ethical issues
- personal skills: negotiations, business conduct


Teaching methods
Triggers, information search, group practices, lectures, exercises

Assessment methods
To be agreed at the beginning of the course.

Name of lecturer(s)
Maija Kärnä

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies


Language of instruction
English

Prerequisites
Studies in the Degree Programme in Business Administration, active participation in the courses professional studies in Marketing and International Business, or equivalent knowledge

Required/Recommended reading
To be agreed at the beginning of the course/ to be seen in the PIRKKA library database

Academic year:
3.

Semester
1-2