Business Planning (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to learn how to plan and implement a business.

After completing the course, the student will
- can make a business plan and start implementing it.
- understand the importance of project team leadership and project management.
- can plan and implement a project.

Content (course unit)

What is a business plan and how is it prepared?
What are the key aspects of project management?
How to plan and implement a project?

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

The student will identify the purpose, principle, and content of a business plan. They understand the importance of project management. The student will participate in the work and reporting in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

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

The student will articulate the purpose, principle, and content of a business plan. They understand the importance of project management. The student will actively participate in the work and reporting in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student will be able to analyze different approaches to business planning and project management and recommend appropriate working methods and methodologies. They will be able to anticipate risks and support others when necessary. The student will take committed responsibility for the progress, quality, and reporting of work in the learning environment chosen for the implementation.

Location and time

From 25.8.2025 onwards. A more specific schedule can be found in Pakkki and more information will be published in 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

Will be notified in Teams.

Student workload

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

Content scheduling

More detailed schedule and contents will be pubslihed in Teams.

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 are integrated when it comes to implementation.

Further information

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