Finnish Business Culture and SocietyLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After successful competition of the course, the student has achieved an orientation to the Finnish market and culture, and is able to: 1. understand the Finnish society, and the most important stages of history and culture, and understand their effects on the contemporary Finnish society. 2. understand the characteristics of Finnish business culture and customs. 3. understand practices in Finnish business communication to successfully communicate with the Finnish speaking market. 4. understand the Finnish business environment, its actors, and organizational cultures. 5. demonstrate ability to implement the knowledge of Finnish business culture in own actions.

Sisältö

Contents 1. Finnish society and market (history, politics, economy, culture) 2. Finnish business culture and customs 3. Finnish business communication 4. Business environment, actors, and organizational culture

Arviointi

Finnish Business Culture and Society course provides an orientation to the Finnish market and culture. After taking this course students will have gained insights into Finnish culture and business life. Students study online at their own pace proceeding from one topic to another learning by reading and viewing videos, taking quizzes and exams. The course materials will provide theoretical and factual knowledge as well as practical examples of different phenomena.

Edeltävä osaaminen

No pre-requirements. This course is for non-Finnish students.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student understands the Finnish society and the main stages of history and culture and their effects on the contemporary society. Also, the student understands the characteristics of Finnish business culture and customs. The student understands the business environment, its actors, and organizational cultures.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student understands and can analyze the Finnish society, culture, and history. Also, the student understands practices in Finnish business communication to successfully communicate with the Finnish speaking market The student demonstrates ability to implement the knowledge of Finnish business environment and culture in own actions

Oppimateriaalit

Materials on Moodle

Lisätiedot

This course is meant for those international students whose mother tongue is not Finnish or Swedish.