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EconomicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: LT00AA97

Credits

5 op

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Materials

International business

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 01.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Sanna Niemelä
Teacher in charge

Sanna Niemelä

Groups
  • LTKV24KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 10.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Heli Viinamäki
Teacher in charge

Heli Viinamäki

Groups
  • LTKV24KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Materials

Lindholm & Kettunen; Globaali kansantalous

Teaching methods

Can be negotiated with teacher

Employer connections

Examples from real life

Student workload

135h students work

Content scheduling

Two online exams and group assignment at the of the course

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

19.02.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Turvallisuusala
Teachers
  • Juha Häkkinen
Teacher in charge

Juha Häkkinen

Groups
  • TUSA23SP
    Business Management, safety and security, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Juha Häkkinen
Teacher in charge

Juha Häkkinen

Groups
  • LTKV23SP1
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Juha Häkkinen
Teacher in charge

Juha Häkkinen

Groups
  • LTKV23SP2
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI23SVA
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI23SVB
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 03.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI23SM
    Business Management, part-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Heli Viinamäki
Teacher in charge

Heli Viinamäki

Groups
  • LTKV23KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

02.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV23KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

06.02.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV22SP1
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

06.02.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV22SP2
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI22SM
    Business Management, part-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI22SVA
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 26.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI22SVB
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022

Timing

09.01.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Turvallisuusala
Teachers
  • Tommi Pälli
Groups
  • TUSA22SP
    Business Management, safety and security, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 12.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV22KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 12.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 80

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV22KM
    Business management, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

14.02.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV21SP1
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

14.02.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Mervi Koskelainen
Teacher in charge

Mervi Koskelainen

Groups
  • LTKV21SP2
    Business, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 06.03.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI21SM
    Business Management, part-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI21SVA
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

2 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Management
Teachers
  • Anna-Liisa Immonen
Teacher in charge

Anna-Liisa Immonen

Groups
  • LTMI21SVB
    Business Management, online studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Savonlinna Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Turvallisuusala
Teachers
  • Tommi Pälli
Teacher in charge

Tommi Pälli

Groups
  • TUSA21SP
    Business Management, safety and security, full-time studies

Objective

You demonstrate your understanding of different parts of micro and macroeconomics. You are able to explain the role of economics in a company’s business operations. You are able to explain the influences of economic policy on different sectors of society.

Content

What does an economy consist of? What is the theory of enterprise from the economics viewpoint? How do economic policies affect the various sectors of society?

Evaluation scale

1-5