Basics of Marketing Laws
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIA0203 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Backman, Maj-Lis |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | T-IB-2-2 | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Mika Kärkkäinen | English | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 5 | T-IB-2-1 | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Mika Kärkkäinen | English | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will understand the rules of consumer protection, unfair competition and restrictions of competition. The student should also have a basic knowledge of intellectual property rights and understand the meaning of the exclusive rights.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Introduction to Contract Law and Obligations.
Contents
Consumer protection, Unfair business practice, Competition laws, intellectual property rights
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Legislation in force
- Toiviainen, Heikki. An Introduction to Finnish law. Helsinki. Edita 2008.
- Other material informed by the lecturer at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, self-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
Project report and a written assignment 40% and a written exam 60%. Numerical (0-5).