International human resources (5 cr)
Code: IB00EC52-3007
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
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01.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Business
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 60
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
- Teachers
- Sanna Niemelä
- Teacher in charge
- Sanna Niemelä
- Groups
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IBKV24SP2Digital international business, full-time studies
- Course
- IB00EC52
Realization has 9 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 42 h 45 min.
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Tue 02.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:15 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KOHOA_TAPAHTUMA
Kohoa synergiakeskus, tapahtumatila
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Thu 04.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:15 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
337C
Teorialuokka (60+1), päärakennus
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Tue 16.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:15 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KASARMI AU (ent. AMICA)
Kasarmiravintolan auditorio, Kvl (200)
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Thu 18.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:15 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
337C
Teorialuokka (60+1), päärakennus
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Tue 30.09.2025 time 08:30 - 12:00 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KASARMI AU (ent. AMICA)
Kasarmiravintolan auditorio, Kvl (200)
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Wed 01.10.2025 time 12:30 - 16:00 (3 h 30 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
337C
Teorialuokka (60+1), päärakennus
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Thu 16.10.2025 time 08:45 - 16:00 (7 h 15 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KASARMI AU (ent. AMICA)
Kasarmiravintolan auditorio, Kvl (200)
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Thu 06.11.2025 time 08:45 - 16:00 (7 h 15 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KOHOA_TAPAHTUMA
Kohoa synergiakeskus, tapahtumatila
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Thu 20.11.2025 time 08:45 - 16:00 (7 h 15 min) |
International human resources IB00EC52-3007 |
KASARMI AU (ent. AMICA)
Kasarmiravintolan auditorio, Kvl (200)
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Objective
You are able to describe the human resources procedures in multicultural/international organisations
You can define the HRM development strategies for companies in an international context.
You are able to explain the processes of planning, recruitment, orientation, and training of employees in the international environment.
Content
What is the history of human resources management in different global regions?
How has the international nature of companies affected the growth and development of human resources?
How to recruit and select employees in the global environment?
Course material
Study materials are provided by the teacher in class or via the Learn platform.
Study forms and methods
• The course is carried out by way of contact teaching on Kouvola campus according to a weekly schedule. Remote participation is not possible. Scheduled contact lessons are not recorded nor duplicated by online lectures.
• Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups. The course consists of lessons and individual and small-group assignments.
RDI and work-related cooperation
Guest lectures will be given by representatives from the world of work.
Timing of exams and assignments
The course entails group and individual assignments.
The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments for an approved course completion.
Student workload
• 1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
• In a 5-credit course, the student's total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.
Course part description
Contents of the course:
• human resources procedures in multicultural/international organizations
• HRM development strategies
• planning, recruitment, orientation, and training of employees in the international environment
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The student’s performance is assessed with reference to the learning objectives and assessment criteria of the course. The completion of the course requires assignments to be completed with a passing grade.
Grading scale: 1–5 (and 0 means fail).