Corporate Law
| Structure Type: | Study unit | 
|---|---|
| Code: | TLA1201 | 
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies | 
| Curriculum: | LT 2015V | 
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration | 
| Year of Study: | 2 (2016-2017) | 
| Credits: | 2 cr | 
| Responsible Teacher: | Hartman, Tuula | 
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish | 
Courses During the Academic Year 2016-2017
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2016-09-01 – 2016-12-31 | Margit Mannila | Finnish | 2016-08-22 – 2016-09-19 | 
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Learning Outcomes
The student will require a view of entrepreneurship in general and the skills required for self-employment. The student familiarizes him/herself with corporate planning and the criteria for choosing the form of enterprise. The course will give the student a basic knowledge in establishing a company. The student gets acquainted with the procedures and required documents in connection with establishing a company. The course will also familiarize the student with registration in the Trade register and the student should understand the meaning of registration.
Student's Workload
Total work load 54 h 
- max 20 h lessons, case studies and excersises 
- self studies 34 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies not needed.
Contents
Entrepreneur and enterprise environment, qualities of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship as a career and occupation, establishing a business, corporate planning. Choosing the company form, establishment procedures and documents. Trade register and trade name.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Legislation in force 
Toiviainen, H. 2008. An Introduction to Finnish business law. Helsinki. Edita
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, discussions, individual studies and presentations
Assessment Criteria
level 5 
- give reasons for solutions made  when acting in tasks of an expert 
- use independently various problem solving methods 
- apply the professional ethical principles  
level 3 
take into account the responsibilities and obligations connected with the utilisation of information (e.g. copyrights and plagiarism) 
– utilise the problem-solving methods learnt during the study unit 
- find the essential parts of the problem 
level 1 
- recognise the area of expertise in his/her field  
- utilise the problem-solving methods dealt with during the study unit when given guidance 
- has a positive attitude towards developing 
- identify the values of the field and the professional ethical principles 
.
Assessment Methods
Active course particiption, assignments, written exam. Numerical (0-5).
