Operating Environment of Retail Trade (5 cr)
Code: C-10065-LX00GL21-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 05.05.2025 - 30.11.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.09.2025 - 31.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Leiritie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 530
- Course
- C-10065-LX00GL21
Objectives (course unit)
On completion of the course, the student • forms an overall understanding of the field of trade and its importance in Finland • can describe the customer target groups of different retail trade sectors and what they spend money on • is able to explain the role and functions of retailers in the distribution chain • is able to describe the means by which entrepreneurial retailing competes • can define the role of the entrepreneur in the retail chain and in the chain enterprise.
Content (course unit)
• Trade in Finland • Competitive means of trade • Trade as a workplace • Responsible trade • The future of trade
Exam schedules
No exam. Assessment based on exercises.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assesment is based on success with various assignments on the course.
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Self-studying within given timeframe. No contact teaching. Studying is 100% online in separate digital learning workspace.
Learning materials
More information on the learning material can be found on the learning workspace.
Student workload
Recommendation to do coursework weekly; students can progress according to their own schedule. Total of 135 hours of independent study and assignments.