Academic year 2019 - 2020

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Academic year 2020 - 2021

•   Business process development MB00ED81-3001 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (MBKV20SY) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You learn to identify the components of business modelling.
  You are able to make a value proposition and know how to deliver it.
  You learn to analyze business platforms.
  You are able to identify and utilize key business model patterns and pricing models.

  Course contents

  What are the components of business modelling (e.g. – BMC, Lean Canvas)?
  How to make a value proposition and how to deliver it?
  What are the main business platforms?
  What are the key business model patterns and pricing models?

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Jagat Kunwar

  Teacher(s)

  Jagat Kunwar

  Mode of delivery

  40% Face-to-face, 60% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  At the end of the study unit, students should be able to:
  
  Use strategic management tools to analyze own business
  Recognize and respond to challenges due to digital disruption
  Identify and reconfigure components of the business model
  Design customized value propositions for customers
  Plan and develop a business idea in digital platforms

  Assessment methods and criteria

  There will be approximately 5 specific take-away tasks that students must complete after the end of each themes (each worth 10%). At the end, there will be an additional report based on the five tasks already completed worth 50%. The exact deadline will be decided during the classes.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MBKV20SY

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Unit, in charge

  Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  Kouvola Campus

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Content periodicity

  Learning methods will comprise of:
  
  Contact lessons to understand key concepts
  Additional contemporary readings on the subject to deepen understanding
  Assignments based on tutorial questions
  Practical case studies in real world situations

•   Sustainable growth MB00CV02-3006 01.09.2020-31.12.2020  5 credits  (MBKV20SY) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  You can characterize major global commitments to sustainable development and explain their influence on an industry level. You can create a framework for developing firm’s sustainable growth strategy including trends and issues regarding sustainable future. You can develop an action plan for implementing more sustainable growth strategies.

  Course contents

  How do international agreements and conventions govern sustainable development and what are the best industry practices for sustainability? How to incorporate sustainability into growth strategies? What are the metrics, measurements, and tools for tracking sustainability? (eg., ISO standards, triple bottom-line, key performance indicators (KPIs), lifecycle assessment (LCA), carbon management)

  Assessment criteria

  Good

  Student can
  * find, study, produce and evaluate critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
  
  * solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation
  
  * be responsible for operations and develop them independently.
  
  * evaluate different strategic approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Markku Nikkanen

  Teacher(s)

  Markku Nikkanen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Literature, and the study material will be announced prior to the course.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The assessment is based on the two reports (grading 0-5), orientation assignment (approved/failed), and participation to the online meeting (compulsory). All parts need to be completed to pass the course.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Enrollment date

  15.08.2020 - 04.09.2020

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • MBKV20SY

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Unit, in charge

  Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management

  Unit location

  eCampus

  R&D proportion

  2 credits

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Content periodicity

  During the course, there will be no contact lectures as the distant learning practices will be applied. The course, however, contains one obligatory online meeting including
  group discussion session with tasks and statements that are examined and solved jointly. Prior to the course, there is also an orientation assignment. A detailed schedule related to the learning process will be announced on the Learn- site.