Business Environment (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course will give the student an insight into the phenomena and laws that influence the business environment.

After completing the course, the student will
- know the basics of business planning and starting a business.
- identify the main theories and concepts of economics.
- be familiar with business forms and the principles of profitable business planning.

Content (course unit)

What elements make up the business environment and how are economic phenomena reflected in companies' activities?
How do different types of businesses differ?
What is contract law?
What does accounting involve?

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

The student will identify the principles that guide the economy. They understand the basic conditions of entrepreneurship. The student will participate in practical work based on theory in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

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

The student will analyze the elements of the national economy and choose activities related to starting a business, taking into account legal aspects. Understand the role of the economy in business. The student will actively participate in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyse the requirements of the business environment when setting up a company and recommend appropriate working methods and procedures. They will be able to assess the conditions for starting a business and support others if necessary. The student will take committed responsibility for working in the learning environment chosen for implementation.

Location and time

1. periodi / syksy 2024

Exam schedules

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintatenttipäivämäärät kerrotaan ensimmäisellä tapaamiskerralla.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot
Verkko-opiskelu
Tehtävät ja harjoitukset

Learning materials

Juridiikka:
Kirjallisuuslista julkaistaan Moodle-alustalla
Moodlessa julkaistu materiaali

Kansantalous: Ensio Tikkanen, Pentti Vartia. Taloudellista pääomaa, Johdatus kansantalouteen. Kirja annetaan linkkinä Moodlessa.

Talous:
Jormakka, Koivusalo, Lappalainen ja Niskanen: LASKENTATOIMI, Edita. 2021 (vanhempikin painos käy). Luennoilla sovittavin osin. Myös muut sisäisen laskentatoimen perusoppikirjat käyvät.
Moodlessa jaettu materiaali
Lähiopetuksen yhteydessä annettavat tehtävät
Eduhouse: Excelin perusteet (Ohjeistus ja linkki Eduhouse:n järjestelmään kirjautumiseen jaetaan ensimmäisellä tunnilla)

Student workload

Yhteensä 5op, joka vastaa n 135 h opiskelijan työtä.

Content scheduling

Juridiikka 54 h
Kansantalous 27 h
Talous 54 h

Completion alternatives

Ei ole.