Coaching a Firm (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The first year of Business Administration is a strong, unified competence-based and pedagogical entity.
In the Kykylaakso model being used, substance matter teaching supports learning in practice enterprises where theoretical knowledge can be put into practice in a risk-free environment.
The first year will form the basis for the upcoming years. The studies will be conducted on a student-centered basis using the tools and principles offered by coaching. The role of coaching is to support and challenge the students’ activities, both individually and in a team.

Objectives:
After completing the course the students
- know how business activities are planned and how to set up a business
- understand the core business processes
- understand the importance of marketing and sales to the profitability of a company
- know the prerequisites for profitability of the company's economic activity.

Content (course unit)

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH THE BUSINESS AND BUSINESS PLAN
What kind of information retrieval and analysis are needed when setting up a company?
Articles of incorporation
How is an enterprise founded?
Financing negotiations
What information and calculations are needed in financial negotiations?

BUSINESS
What kinds of processes and contracts are needed in the company's operational activities?
How should a business be analyzed?
How is project management utilized in the company's operations?

COMPANY ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
What is the accounting set up and how is it implemented?
What are the company's financial statements and how are they prepared?

SALES ACTIVITIES
What do successful sales require?
How to manage diverse communications and marketing communications in a variety of ways?

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
What are the components of international business and what are its success factors?

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

The student knows the steps of setting up a company. Execution of orders is limited, matters are presented in a declaratory way. Reports have shortcomings. The student knows and is familiar with the basic business processes, marketing and sales measures and economic activity from the perspective of the company's viability. The student participates in the group's activities and takes responsibility for their own activities.

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

The students has mastered the steps of setting up a business. The implementation of the mandates is thorough and comprehensive. The student understands well the basic business processes, marketing and sales measures and economic activity from the perspective of the company's viability. The student participates and takes responsibility for their own and the group's activities.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is able to implement the information needed to set up a business. Mandate implementations are realistic, in-depth, comprehensive and prove innovation. The development of the industry is also heavily involved in the work. The student is able to observe and analyze a broad base of business processes, marketing and sales measures and economic activity from the perspective of the company's viability. The student is proactive and acts responsibly, flexibly and constructively in the group.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Ryhmäsuoritusten numerisen arvioinnin suorittavat valmentajat. Tämän lisäksi arvosanaan vaikuttavat opiskelijan itsearviointi sekä ryhmän vertaisarviointi.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, valmennustunnit ja ryhmätehtävät

Learning materials

Kerrotaan erikseen jokaisen tehtävän kohdalla

Student workload

Aikatauluun on merkitty ryhmän yhteisiä työskentelyaikoja 6-9 h / vko.

Completion alternatives

ei ole

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Opiskelija ei osallistu aktiivisesti opiskeluun eikä ryhmän työskentelyyn.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Opiskelija tietää yrityksen perustamisen vaiheet. Toimeksiantojen toteutukset ovat suppeita, asiat esitellään toteavalla tavalla. Raporteissa on puutteita. Opiskelija tietää ja tuntee yritystoiminnan perusprosessit, markkinointi-ja myyntitoimenpiteet ja taloudellisen toiminnan perusteet yrityksen kannattavuuden näkökulmasta. Opiskelija osallistuu ryhmän toimintaan ja ottaa vastuun omasta toiminnastaan.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Opiskelija hallitsee yrityksen perustamisen vaiheet. Toimeksiantojen toteutukset ovat perusteellisia ja kattavia. Opiskelija ymmärtää hyvin yritystoiminnan perusprosesseja, markkinointi- ja myyntitoimenpiteitä ja taloudellista toimintaa yrityksen kannattavuuden näkökulmasta. Opiskelija osallistuu ja ottaa vastuuta omasta sekä ryhmän toiminnasta.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Opiskelija osaa viedä käytäntöön yrityksen perustamiseen tarvittavat tiedot. Toimeksiantojen toteutukset ovat realistisia, perusteellisia, kattavia ja innovatiivisuutta osoittavia; myös toimialan kehittäminen on töissä vahvasti mukana. Opiskelija osaa tarkastella ja analysoida laajasti yritystoiminnan perusprosesseja, markkinointi-ja myyntitoimenpiteitä ja taloudellista toimintaa yrityksen kannattavuuden näkökulmasta. Opiskelija on proaktiivinen ja toimii ryhmässä vastuullisesti, joustavasti ja rakentavasti.