Basics of Business Development
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IKTS2108 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-KT 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Lotta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student will get to know the principles and methods employed in business development. The student will understand the significance of continuing and sustainable development to profitable business operations. The student is able to implement a development project of an organisation or business utilising relevant tools. The student can take cultural factors into account in the operation of teams and can lead multicultural teams. The student's business planning, analysis and decision-making skills and ability to perceive business as a whole will develop.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 42 h
- of which autonomous studies: 38 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Leading Networks and Multicultural Teams
Contents
Development projects in business, preparation, planning, implementation and establisment of a development project.
Problems in a development project, tools assisting the progress of a development project. Creativity and innovation in the development of a business. Taking social factors into account in a development project.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Lanning, H. & Roiha, M. & Salminen, A.: Matkaopas muutokseen, Kauppakaari, Jyväskylä 1999.
Korpi-Filppula M. & Kutilainen P. & Lanning H. & Rintala K. & Salminen A. & Toivanen S.: Kehittäjän karttakirja apuväline kehitysprojektin käytännön toteutukseen. CD-ROM, Kauppakaari, Jyväskylä 1999.
Muu opettajan ilmoittama materiaali.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, exercises ans assignments.
Assessment Criteria
5= is able to analyse and evaluate situations and is able to create suitable new ways of working and methods to them
3= is able to apply pronciples in situations in practice
1= understands and remembers basic concepts and models and is able to describe them
Assessment Methods
Numeircal assessment, exam.