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Service Management

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLP0701
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: LT 2017
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2017-2018)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Sabel, Thomas
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
17T-LT-1-12018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Timo Malin, Thomas SabelFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
18T-LT-1-22018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Peter SmedsFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
19T-LT-1-32018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Peter SmedsFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
20T-LT-1-42018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Peter SmedsFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the meaning of a service, knows different types of services and also understands the significance of service as a competitive advantage.

Student's Workload

81h. Classroom, projects and groupwork: 39h. Individual work 42h.
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Basics of Marketing

Contents

Getting to know different types of services, how to assess services, reporting and service design.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

-Tuulaniemi, Juha. Service Design. Talentum, 2011. Hämeenlinna : Kariston kirjapaino
-Other material handed out by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, workshops, group assignments, learning by writing.

Assessment Criteria

Excellent 5
The student is able to assess different services and their impact on the success of the organisation in a critical way. Here he is able to analytically take the theories into account.
Good 3
The student is able to classify different services and he/she is also able to evaluate their impact on the business.
Satisfactory 1
The student is able to identify different services and he/she is also able evaluate to their impact on the business.

Assessment Methods

A numeric scale (0-5) is used. The grade will be given based upon assignments, workshops and group work. The student will write a learning diary. The student's ability to relate to theory when assessing services will play a major role.

- Individual: book exam 50%
- Mystery shopping group work 50%
- Articles (3 presentations)


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