Business-to-Business Networks
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ILTS1002 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | TT 2016V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2019-2020) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Skåtar, Kim |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student will, out of a network perspective, understand the dynamics on industrial markets. Special emphasis is on analysing, planning and implementing co-operation between companies in order to reach competitive advantage.
Student's Workload
Lessons and written examination 30 h, company visits 10 h, self-studies 41 h.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
Characteristics and usability of the network perspective, creation of networks, planning of marketing in networks, networks in the future.
Regional Impact
The course content considers the region's businesses in the energy sector, as well as the specific features of international trade.
Internationality
The course content considers the region's businesses in the energy sector, as well as the specific features of international trade.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Håkansson, H. Snehota, I. 1995. Developing Relationships in Business Networks. London.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and assigments.
Assessment Criteria
Test:
1: utilise essential theories, concepts and methods in var-ious situations
3: utilise theories, concepts and methods consistently in written and oral communication
5: utilise and apply essential theories, concepts and meth-ods in various situations
Assignment:
1: retrieve and utilise information from various sources
- justify the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- utilise problem-solving methods when given guidance
- find development needs in the field
3: modify and apply acquired infor-mation
- assess the correctness of the information
- justify the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
- utilise various problem-solving methods independently
- recognise the development needs in the field
5: retrieve information systematically from scientific publications in the field
- modify the information for various purposes
- assess the correctness and reliability of the information
- understands the development needs in the field and present development measures
- analyse and assess professional issues appearing in practical operations
- justify , giving the theoretical base, for the solutions made when acting in tasks of an expert
Assessment Methods
Numerical (0-5), an examination 100 %.