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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 %.


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