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UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI

COURSES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2016-2017

Detailed course descriptions for the lecture courses offered by

Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department and University

of Turku, Turku School of Economics Pori Unit.

Course list for Autumn: pages 2-14

Course list for Spring: pages 15-25

Abbreviations: page 26

The list is a subject of change. Please notice that (In addition to the lecture courses listed below)

exchange students may also take self-study courses offered by University of Turku, Degree Program

in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies and by University of Tampere School of Social Sciences

and Humanities.

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AUTUMN 2016

PLA-54356 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3 ECTS, PERIOD 1

Person(s) in charge

Tapio Salminen ([email protected])

The course is organized by Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department.

Objectives

After passing this course, the student understands the principles of supply chain and supply network. Student understands also supply chains importance to company's business operations and competitiveness. The student understands how to make company with its stakeholder group more effective. The student can evaluate company*s current supply chain efficiency. The student understands the basic concepts of supply chain and can design and manage supply chain.

Content

The student understands the significance of the company's supply chain operations.

What is the significance of the company's supply chain as a competitive tool.

The student understands how the supply chain will be developed in response to customer needs.

The student understands the changes in the supply chain design and change management.

Teaching methods

Lectures 24 h

Modes of study

Written exam and accepted exercises. All parts must be completed within the same study

period.

Further information on recommended year of study

Courses offered to exchange students are part of the Department’s Master programme. The Tampere University of Technology (TUT) Pori Department provides degree programmes for engineers in technical sciences leading to the Master of Science degree in Technology.

Study materials

1. Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies 3.ed.,

Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P. & Simchi-Levi, E., 978-0-07-110750-1.

2. Information on additional online material will be announced in the beginning of the course.

mailto:[email protected]

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PLA-55106 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT 5 ECTS, PERIOD 1

Person(s) in charge

Heli Aramo-Immonen ([email protected])

The course is organized by Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department

Objectives

Student will learn to see the management of knowledge as a strategic asset and will understand

the value of sharing the tacit and explicit knowledge in organization.

Teaching methods

Lectures 20 h, exercises 8 h and exercises in Moodle (e-learning environment) 20 h.

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Modes of study

Written exam and active participation to discussions in Moodle. Further information on recommended year of study

Courses offered to exchange students are part of the Department’s Master programme. The Tampere University of Technology (TUT) Pori Department provides degree programmes for engineers in technical sciences leading to the Master of Science degree in Technology.

Study materials

1. Knowledge Management, organizing knowledge based enterprises. New York. Palgrave,

Macmillan; Hawryszkiewycz, I. (2009), 978-0-230-23027-9.

2. Adaptive Decision Making and Intellectual Styles Sofo, F., Colapinto,C., Sofo,M., Ammirato,S. (2013 ), 978-1-4614-6707-6


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PLA-15017 INTRODUCTION TO FINNISH SOCIETY AND CULTURE, 2 ECTS, PERIOD 1– PERIOD 2

Person(s) in charge

Kimmo Ahonen ([email protected])


Objectives

The students are introduced to the contemporary Finnish society and culture as well as its historical development. After completing the course, students will have basic knowledge of Finland's societal, cultural and economic background from thematically various perspectives. In addition, the students will gain understanding of the cultural and industrial specificities of the Satakunta region. The aim of the course is to help the student make most of their exchange period by an increased understanding of Finnish customs, culture and contemporary issues.

ContentFinnish communication culture

Finnish welfare state

Finnish education system

Finnish language and business communication

Cultural heritage of Finland and Satakunta region

Current issues in technology and innovation

Modes of study

The lectures are held by various experts in the topical themes of the course syllabus. Lectures and a written assignment based on lectures will be worth 2 ECTS credits. Students may write a longer essay based on given material to earn 1 additional ECTS credits.

Study materials

Study material will be given separately by each lecturer during the course.

Evaluation

The course will be assessed as pass or fail.


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PLA-17406 ENGLISH COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS, 3 ECTS, PERIOD 1 - PERIOD 2

Person(s) in chargeJohn Rogers ([email protected])


Objectives

To encourage students to use their verbal skills in a multitude of differing situations, from everyday situations to negotiations, presenting yourself, presenting information and listening.

Objectives: concentrating on presentations, phrases and vocabulary used in giving a presentation. Presentation details, such as: body language, voice, enthusiasm and dress. Presenting information such as figures, your place of work and your company. All students will deliver a presentation in the company of fellow students. Teacher and students will assess and give feedback on all given presentations. Aims: To build up students' self-confidence in using their spoken English and in coming to terms with speaking in front of an audience. Working on pronunciation, fluency and expressivity. Aims of the course are to encourage students in the area pronunciation, fluency, expressivity, accuracy and intelligibility.

Common European Framework of Reference, Level B2.

ContentLanguage practice efficiency.

Role play. Problem solving (trouble shooting).

Group discussion, pair work. Efficient fluency practice.

Basic knowledge in giving a presentation.

Presentation phraseology.

Pronunciation skills, fluency skills.

Expressivity.

Teaching method

Lectures

75% attendance. Active participation in all exercises.

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

Modes of study

Active involvement throughout the course and a healthy attendance record.

Healthy attendance record, active involvement throughout the course and a well prepared presentation.


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PYEN2017 PEN11 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR CROSS-CULTURAL TEAM BUILDING 3 ECTS, PERIOD 1-2

Person(s) in charge John Rogers ([email protected])

The course is organized by University of Turku/Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit

ObjectivesAt the end of the course students - will have developed their competence for discovering, interpreting and communicating hidden cultural meanings - will have become aware of their taken-for-granted cultural assumptions and misinterpretation of others - will understand the relationship between communication and leadership norms in multicultural teams Level B2-C1

ContentThe course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises for improving the participants' competence to participate in business team building. The students create teams, write reflective essays related to the exercises and reading required during the course, and they also write a final reflective essay about their learning experience at the end of the course.

Teaching methodsGroup teaching 26 h, independent work 55 h.

Modes of studyGroup 1 I-II, group 2 III-IV

Seven study places will be reserved for international exchange students.

Further information on recommended year of study2nd-3rd year I-II periods and III-IV periods

Study Materials1. GANNON, MARTIN J., Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 29 Nations, Clusters of Nations, Continents and Diversity. Thousand Oaks, Diversity Sage Pub-lications 2009

2. HOLDEN, NIGEL, Cross-Cultural Management: A Knowledge Management Perspective. London, Pearson Education 2002

3. LEWIS, RICHARD D., When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures. Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2006

4. SALMONS, JANET; WILSON, LYNN, Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy. Hershey, New York, Information Science Reference 2009


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PYJO0009 PJO25 MANAGEMENT - GLOBAL, HISTORICAL AND SOCIETAL PERSPECTIVES 5 ECTS, PERIOD 1

Person(s) in charge Annika Blomberg ([email protected])


ObjectivesThe main focus is on organizations and organizing as a part of their external environment. The student develops an understanding of how external environment influences organizations and how organizations can deal with the influences. After completing the course, the students know the current trends and changes in an organizational environment and develop an understanding of their effects and implications on management and leadership. By learning to reflect on the interrelationship between an organization and the society, the students develop a capacity to consider the implications of organizational decisions and actions on the wider environment. The course also develops students' teamwork capabilities and presentation skills.ContentThemes discussed on the course are globalization, networked society, media, contemporary economy, and management and leadership in a global context.

Teaching methods Lectures 16 h, seminars 8 h.

Attending 75 % of the lectures is obligatory in order to pass the course.

Modes of studyFinal exam, written group assignment and active class participation.

Evaluation0-5

At least 50 per cent ('pass') is required for all different elements of the examination in order to pass the course. Group performance will be assessed as a joint effort, i.e. everybody receives the same mark. Please note that the points you receive for the sub-parts are valid only this academic year.

Further information on recommended year of study3rd year, I period.

Study Materials1. Daft, Richard L., Murphy, Jonathan & Wilmott, Hugh (2014) Organization Theory and Design, An International Perspective, 2nd edition, Cengage Learning. Chapters 2–3, 5-7.

2. Book chapters and articles selected by the teacher. The full reading list will be given in the beginning of the course.

Book chapters:

Subhabrata, Bobby Banerjee, Carter, Chris & Clegg, Steward (2009) Managing globalization. In The Oxford handbook of critical management studies, Edited by Mats Alvesson, Todd Bridgman, and Hugh Willmott. Electronic book.

Lammers, John C. & Jackson, Sally A. (2015) The institutionality of a mediatized organizational environment. In Passas, Josef, Organizations and the media: Organising in a mediatized world. Electronic book.


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Deuze (2007) Media work, pages 1-44. (Available on Moodle)

Articles:

Holmberg, I., & Strannegård, L. (2005). Leadership Voices: The Ideology of “The New Economy.” Leadership, 1(3), 353–374.

Holmberg, I., & Åkerblom, S. (2001). The production of outstanding leadership — an analysis of leadership images in the Swedish media. Scandinavian Journal of Management, 17(1), 67–85.

Erkama, N., & Vaara, E. (2010). Struggles over Legitimacy in Global Organizational Restructuring: A Rhetorical Perspective on Legitimation Strategies and Dynamics in a Shutdown Case. Organization Studies, 31(7), 813–839.

Kantola, Anu (2014) Emotional styles of power: Corporate leaders in Finnish Business Media. Media, Culture and Society, 36(5), 578–594.

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PYMA0006 PMA2 SERVICE MARKETING 6 ECTS, PERIOD 2

Person(s) in charge N.N.


ObjectivesAfter taking the course, students understand the reasons for the rise of the service economies in the Western countries during the last few decades. The students are able to recognize the processes of servitization required for transforming manufacturing firms into the service business and to identify the essential tools through which manufacturers can transform into service providers. In addition, the students are able to apply the concepts of service logic and service management and to use current academic research and business practice both in the team assignments as well as in the exam. Moreover, the students are able to analyze and interpret the nature of the service profit logic and customer-focused outside-in management.

Content During the course the characteristics of services, service quality and new service development, as well as customer experiences are discussed as vital sources of growth and competitiveness for companies in diverse industries, both in theoretical and practical terms. The course literature offers comprehensive and up-to-date theoretical discussion of the principles of service business logic and the design and development of service offerings. In the practice-based workshops, students are able to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-life business assignments as well as assess other teams' solutions.

Teaching methodsLectures 10 h, Workshop 4 h, Seminar 6 h, Team work 40 h, Independent work 103 h

Active participation in lectures is highly recommended.

Further information on recommended year of study 2nd year, II period

Evaluation0-5

The final grade is based on the exam (50%) and written team assignments (50%).

Study Materials1. Grönroos, Christian (2015) Service Management and Marketing: Managing the Service Profit Logic, 4th Edition. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN: 978-1-118-92144-9

For ALMA students:

2. Di Maria, Eleonora – Grandinetti, R. – Di Bernardo, Barbara (eds) (2012) Exploring Knowledge-Intensive Business Services. Knowledge Management Strategies. Palgrave McMillan, UK. ISBN: 978-1-137-00842-8 eBook. ISBN: 978-0-230-35859 Hardcover.

For all other students:

2. A collection of articles selected by the instructor.

Additional study material

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1. Young, Laurie (2008) From products to services: insight and experience from companies which have embraced the service economy. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex. ISBN 978-0-470-02668-7, 0-470-02668-5.

Further information NB: The course book number 2 is specifically chosen for the students of the Master's Degree Programme in Business Competence of Knowledge-Intensive Organizations (Asiantuntijaorganisaatioiden liiketoimintaosaamisen maisteriohjelma), whereas the collection of articles is selected for students from other programs.

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PYMA2039 PMA6 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS 4 ECTS, PERIOD 2

Person(s) in charge N.N., Anu Lähteenmäki-Uutela, anu.lähteenmä[email protected]


ObjectivesAfter completing the course, the student can describe the importance of integrated marketing communication in building sustainable product/service/corporate brands. Accordingly, the student understands the significance of legal and ethical questions related to integrated marketing communications.

Content The role of marketing communications and relative business law to a company. The seminar exercises both deepen the theoretical understanding of the dimensions of marketing communications and develop knowhow and skills in team working and presentations.

Teaching methodsLectures 12 h, Independent work 136 h, Exercises 14 h.

Class attendance is compulsory in Exercises 14 h.

Written exam on lectures and course literature + exercise(s). Participation in exercises.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 3rd year, II period

Study Materials1. Strategic Brand Management. Building, Measuring and Managing Brand Equity (2nd edition). Keller, Kevin Lane (2003), 0-13-110583-3. -5.

2. Advertising and promotion: An integrated marketing communications perspective (10th edition). Belch, G., & Belch, M., 978-0078028977

3. Additional online materials according to instructions.

mailto:anu.l%C3%A4hteenm%C3%[email protected]

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PYYJ2037 PYJ11/PMA44 RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS 5 ECTS, PERIOD 2

Person(s) in charge Anu Lähteenmäki-Uutela, anu.lähteenmä[email protected]


ObjectivesThe student can critically evaluate the roles of businesses in sustainable development and in protecting human rights. The student understands the relationships between business law, business ethics, and responsible business in the global business environment. The students understands stakeholder theory and the role of trust-based relationships in business. The student can use science-based arguments in discussing global sustainability challenges. The student can form ethical opinions on business issues.

Content Economic, environmental and social responsibility of businesses. Business ethics theories. Responsibility elements of different business sectors. Current topics of business responsibility.

Teaching methods E-lectures (Henry Stewart Talks) 6 h, classroom lectures 3 h, company visits 7 h, classroom exercises 6 h. Other modes of study 113 h.

Exercises consist of group assignments.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 2nd-5th year, II period

Study Materials1. The Responsible Business: Reimagining Sustainability and Success. Sanford, Carol (2012), ISBN-10: 0470648686, ISBN-13: 978-047064868

2. Global Business Ethics. Responsible Decision Making in an International Context. Francis, Ronald D.; Murfey, Guy (2015), 9780749473952

3. Articles specified by the lecturers.

In addition, the following books can be used in exercises:

4. Business ethics and values. 2nd Edition. Pearson Education. Lovell, Alan; Fisher, Colin (2005), 9780273694786. or a later edition

5. Maria Joutsenvirta ym. (toim.): Vastuullinen liiketoiminta kansainvälisessä maailmassa (2011), 978-952-495-213-2.

Further information The course is equivalent to the previous courses P052019 PYJ11 and PYYJ2037 PYJ11. The exam and exercises may be submitted in English or in Finnish.


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PYYR2024 PYR11/PJO20/PMA43 IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES 5 ECTS, PERIOD 2

Person(s) in charge N.N


ObjectivesAfter completing the course the student understands what an entrepreneurial opportunity is, and from where and how entrepreneurial opportunities are discovered or created. The student is familiar with different ways to produce and identify entrepreneurial opportunities and knows how to assess their feasibility. The course gives the students experience-based knowledge of their own enterprising behavior and related strengths. After completing the course assignment the student knows how to develop and assess new entrepreneurial opportunities and how to develop their own enterprising behavior.

Content The course includes interactive lectures and individual and team assignments linked to identification of entrepreneurial opportunities. The course also includes e-lectures and related assignments on the e-learning platform. In the practical student assignment students will experiment with identifying new opportunities during one day assignment, and will present the results in an interactive seminar. The students will submit an individual reflection report based on the group assignment.

Teaching methods Lectures 10 h, E-lectures 6 h, E-exercises 12 h, Group assignment 8 h, Seminar 3h

Notice! The course includes an intensive week with an 8 h group assignment and 3h seminar with group presentations. Participation in the Group assignment during one day plus the group presentations in the seminar are obligatory.

Participation in lectures and assignments (individual assignments and reports).

Participation in the Group assignment during one day plus the group presentations in the seminar are obligatory.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 2-5th year, II period

Study Materials1. Read, S., Sarasvathy, S., Dew, N., Wittbank, R., Ohlsson, A.-V. (2011) Effectual Entrepreneurship. Routledge. ISBN 978-0-415-58644-3.

2. Other materials assigned by the teacher.

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PYJO0013 PMA40/PJO40/PLR40 LOCALIZED STUDY PROJECT 2-6 ECTS (ONLY FOR UTU STUDENTS)

Person(s) in charge Tomi Kallio([email protected]) in Management and Organization, Jaana Tähtinen(jaana.tä[email protected]) in Marketing, and Esa Puolamäki(esa.puolamä[email protected]) in Accounting and Finance.


ObjectivesThe aim of the course is to provide students opportunity to develop an individual and conscious understanding on a specific location and its institutional environment, emphasizing for instance on the cross-cultural dimension. After passing the course the student has a detailed understanding of a business context based on an analysis thereof and insights related to her/his main subject generated through experiential learning combined with written reflection. The more specific learning goals for the course will be agreed on an individual bases in a learning agreement.

Content Longer visits abroad or training in an international Finnish organisation offers students hands-on learning experiences about the geographic, economic and cultural environment of other countries. Culture is here understood broadly, including such diverse aspects as language, religion, traditions, material culture, and society at large. During this course the students can utilize this knowledge as a part of their main subject / minor subject studies and demonstrate their learning process as well as their increased cultural awareness.

Students taking the course during and based on their international student exchange period (minimum of a semester) will receive 2-6 ECTS credits (option 1). The length and depth of the report with respect to the credits earned will be agreed upon beforehand. Alternatively (option 2), the course can be completed during and based on a training/working period in a Finnish organisation, provided the organisation is involved in international operations/markets. Option 2 is 2 ECTS credits.

Teaching methods The student writes a learning diary and a reflective essay in which the experiences are combined with contemporary literature related to the chosen focus subject. The theme and related theoretical discussions will be agreed upon beforehand, in the learning agreement.

Evaluation0-5

Further information The student must contact the course coordinator (of the student's main subject) before her/his stay abroad or the start of her/his training/work period to construct the individual learning agreement, where the student and the coordinator both agree on all the details of the course (e.g. the theme and literature of the reflective essay). Other detailed instructions on the modes of study can be obtained from the course coordinator.

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SPRING 2017

PLA-54206 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT, 5 ECTS, PERIOD 3 – PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge

Rainer Breite ([email protected])


Objectives

After completing this course you will be acquainted with the scope of operations management

of an industrial enterprise. You will understand key concepts of operations management

and operations system design. You can solve classroom versions of operations management

problems. At the completion of the course students should be able to combine

these various aspects and formulate appropriate design and management of operations, to

meet the strategic objectives of businesses.

Content

Operations management and operations strategy - concepts and design principles

Production systems design and planning -Product and service design; Capacity Planning; Process

selection; Facility layout; -Demand Planning; Aggregate Planning

Inventory Management; MRP & ERP JIT and Lean Operations,

Scheduling and management of waiting lines

Teaching methods

Lectures 33 h

Modes of study

Written exam and active participation to exercises.


Courses offered to exchange students are part of the Department’s Master programme. The

Tampere University of Technology (TUT) Pori Department provides degree programmes for

engineers in technical sciences leading to the Master of Science degree in Technology.

Study materials

Book: Operations Management , Slack, Brandon-Jones, Johnston (978-0-273-77620-8)


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PLA-43106 DATA MINING, 5 ECTS, PERIOD 3 - PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge

Pekka Ruusuvuori ([email protected])


Objectives

The course gives an introduction to data mining and analysis of large datasets. For example,

networks and databases involve massive amounts of data, and mining of useful information from

data is an increasingly common challenge. By taking the course, the student learns the basic

principles and terminology of data mining, knows the commonly used algorithms, and recognizes the

typical challenges of processing large datasets. The course will introduce several application areas of

data mining, including the principles of web search engines, recommendation systems, and web

advertising.

Content

The concept and terminology of data mining. Knowledge of the basic methods and

algorithms. Knowledge of the limitations of data mining.

Understanding the special principles of processing large, non-structured datasets. Special challenges

of processing large datasets: memory usage and data formats. Mapreduce algorithm.

Basic principles of web search engines.





Teaching method

Lectures

Study materials

A. Rajaraman, J. Leskovec, J.D. Ullman: Mining of Massive Datasets, e-book

http://infolab.stanford.edu/~ullman/mmds.html

Lecture slides


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PLA-43116 WEB-BASED GIS APPLICATIONS, 4 ECTS, PERIOD 3 - PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge

Tarmo Lipping ([email protected])


Objectives

Students will get acquainted to the technologies of Web-based GIS applications.

After completing the course the students are able to set up a Web GIS Server and a related

geodatabase solution, to publish geospatial Web services and implement Web applications using

these services on desktop as well as mobile platforms. Both open source tools and environments as

well as commercial solutions (offered by ESRI) will be introduced.

Content

Technologies of Web-based GIS applications and related OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WCS etc. GIS

Server solutions (GeoServer and ArcGIS for Server) and GIS databases (PostgreSQL). Publishing GIS

data and Geoprocessing tools.

Implementing client side GIS applications on desktop as well as mobile platforms

Geoportals and Mashup applications

Application areas of GIS applications. GIS applications in business and public organizations





Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises

Study materials

Pinde Fu, Julin Sun: Web GIS: Principles and Applications

Davis, Scott: GIS for Web Developers: Adding Where to Your Web Application

Lecture slides


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PLA-33416 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 5 ECTS, PERIOD 3

Person(s) in charge: Harri Keto ([email protected])


Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to identify the general models of the

software engineering business. He will understand problems which are typical of a software

project and he will be able to apply basic practices to plan and manage a software project.

The student will understand the difference between a traditional and an agile project approach.

The student will also understand the connections of a software project to the quality

system and to the process assessment and improvement.

Content

1. Generic software life cycle models and their relation to software engineering management.

2. Software engineering management models and trends. Agile software engineering.

3. Software quality management in projects and software business. Software process assessment

and process improvement.

4. Software project planning. Analysis of project characters, challenges and risks.

5. Software measurement. Estimating software costs.

6. Software business. Models and trends.

Teaching methods

Lectures 28 h

Modes of study

Either A) Passed grade for active attendance and weekly assignments,

or B) Passed grade for case study assignment and passed grade for exam.





Study materials

1. Software Engineering Management, Harri Keto (lecture slides)

2. Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville

3. A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fifth Edition

, Project Management Institute

4. Program Management Toolkit, Forselius, Dekkers, Karvinen, Kosonen


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5. Practical Software Project Estimation: A Toolkit for Estimating Software Development

Effort & Duration, Peter R. Hill

6. Applied Software Measurement, Carpers Jones

7. Software Engineering Best Practices: Lessons from Successful Projects in the Top

Companies, Capers Jones

8. Scientific articles

9. Supporting videos about core knowledge of the lectures, Harri Keto

10. This is Agile: Beyond the Basics. Beyond the Hype. Beyond Scrum, Sander Hoogendoorn

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PYEN2017 PEN11 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR CROSS-CULTURAL TEAM BUILDING 3 ECTS, PERIOD 3 – PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge John Rogers ([email protected])The course is organized by University of Turku/Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit

ObjectivesAt the end of the course students - will have developed their competence for discovering, interpreting and communicating hidden cultural meanings - will have become aware of their taken-for-granted cultural assumptions and misinterpretation of others - will understand the relationship between communication and leadership norms in multicultural teams Level B2-C1

ContentThe course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical exercises for improving the participants' competence to participate in business team building. The students create teams, write reflective essays related to the exercises and reading required during the course, and they also write a final reflective essay about their learning experience at the end of the course.

Teaching methodsGroup teaching 26 h, independent work 55 h.

Modes of studyGroup 1 I-II, group 2 III-IV

Further information on recommended year of study2nd-3rd year I-II periods and III-IV periods

Study Materials1. GANNON, MARTIN J., Understanding Global Cultures: Metaphorical Journeys Through 29 Nations, Clusters of Nations, Continents and Diversity. Thousand Oaks, Diversity Sage Pub-lications 2009

2. HOLDEN, NIGEL, Cross-Cultural Management: A Knowledge Management Perspective. London, Pearson Education 2002

3. LEWIS, RICHARD D., When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures. Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2006

4. SALMONS, JANET; WILSON, LYNN, Handbook of Research on Electronic Collaboration and Organizational Synergy. Hershey, New York, Information Science Reference 2009

Further informationSeven study places will be reserved for international exchange students.


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PYYR0003 PYR22 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5 ECTS, PERIOD 3

Person(s) in charge N.N


ObjectivesThe student recognizes entrepreneurship as a social phenomenon that is connected to both time and place. The student knows what social entrepreneurship means and how it compares to commercial entrepreneurship. The student understands how social challenges can be addressed with entrepreneurship. The student is able to identify different types of social enterprises and their challenges, and compare social entrepreneurship with corporate social responsibility. The student is able to identify a social problem and plan social entrepreneurship venture.

Content The literature will inform about the different ways to understand social entrepreneurship. The students analyse and report on one social enterprise of their choice. The students learn from corporate social responsibility and corporate philantrophy and compare them to social entrepreneurship. The students identify a social challenge of their choice and plan a social venture.

Teaching methods E-lectures 2 h, Independent work 18 h, Seminar 3 h, E-exercises 18 h.

The course consists of e-lectures and individual assignments on the e-learning platform. In the final seminar each student is asked to report on their learning based on the readings and the course themes will be discussed. Participation in the seminar is obligatory.

Essay/s and excercise/s (3 ECTS) + examination on the course literature (2 ECTS).

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 2nd - 5th, III period

Study Materials1. Articles on the course themes

2. Handbook of research on social entrepreneurship / edited by Alain Fayolle, Harry Matlay. Fayolle, Alain. ; Matlay, Harry. Cheltenham, UK; Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar, cop. 2010. (E-book available)

Further information Participation in the final seminar is obligatory.

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PYMA0011 PMA41/PLR38/PJO38 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 5 ECTS, PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge N.N. (Marketing), Teemu Haukioja([email protected]) (Economics), Anu Lähteenmäki-Uutela(anu.lähteenmä[email protected]) (Business Law), N.N. (Management and Organization), N.N. (Entrepreneurship), N.N. (Accounting and Finance)


ObjectivesAfter finalizing the course, students recognize the main aspects of global business environment and the effects on SMEs and their internationalization. Students recognize the possibilities and challenges that internationalization brings and can choose suitable solutions for those challenges.

Content The need for SME internationalization and its possibilities and strategies. The legal and economic foundations of EU integration. International business ethics, multicultural marketing and management & organization aspects. Through team work, the students will familiarize themselves with the challenges of internationalization and the ways of solving them. The course focuses on SME perspective.

Teaching methods Lectures 20 h, of which video lectures 4 h, seminars for presenting the team work reports 6 h, and individual study 109 h.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 1st year, IV period

Study Materials1. Keillor B. (2012) Winning in the Global Market; A Practical Guide to International Business Success [e-book]. Praeger, Santa Barbara, Calif. Available from: eBook Collection (EBSCOhost), Ipswich, MA.

2. Article collection and online material provided by the instructors and collected as a part of the team work.

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PYTJ2037 PTJ31 E-BUSINESS AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES 5 ECTS, PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge Seppo Sirkemaa([email protected])


ObjectivesCourse focuses on business models that make it possible to take advantage of the potential that internet provides for commercial use. Student understands challenges and problems related to development of e-Business and electronic services.

Content Electronic commerce, e-Business and services provided over the internet. Impact of e-Business on traditional business and industries. Business models that rely on and take advantage of internet. Challenges in development of e-Business and electronic services.

Teaching methods Lectures 14 h, Seminars 6 h.

Students must attend seminar meetings.

The exam is electronic.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 2nd year, IV period

Study MaterialsMaterial, exercises and literature links are available in Moodle.

Further information - Course name in Finnish: PTJ31 E-KAUPANKÄYNTI JA SÄHKÖINEN ASIOINTI

- Course PTJ31 is equivalent to former courses PTJ4E (Sähköisen asioinnin ratkaisut), PTJS10E, PTJS10 (E-kaupankäynti) and PTJS4 (E-kauppa). If a student has completed one of the former courses, it is not possible to take the course PTJ31.

- There is one single group in courses PTJ31 and PTJS31. Students in course PTJS31 will be given additional assignments. Student who has already completed course PTJ31 cannot take the course PTJS31.


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PYYJ0002 PYJ21 EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW 5 ECTS, PERIOD 4

Person(s) in charge Anu Lähteenmäki-Uutela, anu.lähteenmä[email protected]


Objectives

The student understands the main issues, the basic legal principles, and the main substance of European and international environmental law. The student sees the role of governments in environmental sustainability. The student can evaluate the impact of environmental law on the business environment.

Content Sustainable use of natural resources. Pollution control: protecting soil, air, and water. Waste management and circular economy. Food production. Endangered species and biodiversity. Chemical use. Genetically modified organisms. Climate change.

Teaching methods Lectures 6 h, E-lectures 6 h, Exercises 6 h.

Reports, discussions in Moodle, presentations.

Evaluation0-5

Further information on recommended year of study 2nd - 5th year, IV period

Study MaterialsParts of the following books:

1. Jans, Jan H.; Vedder, Hans B. (2012) European environmental law after Lisbon. 4th edition. 9789089521064

2. Bodansky, Daniel (2010) The Art and Craft of International Environmental Law. Harvard University Press. 978-0-674-03543-0

3. Other literature specified by the lecturer.


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PYJO0013 PMA40/PJO40/PLR40 LOCALIZED STUDY PROJECT 2-6 ECTS (ONLY FOR UTU STUDENTS)

Person(s) in charge Tomi Kallio([email protected]) in Management and Organization, Jaana Tähtinen(jaana.tä[email protected]) in Marketing, and Esa Puolamäki(esa.puolamä[email protected]) in Accounting and Finance


ObjectivesThe aim of the course is to provide students opportunity to develop an individual and conscious understanding on a specific location and its institutional environment, emphasizing for instance on the cross-cultural dimension. After passing the course the student has a detailed understanding of a business context based on an analysis thereof and insights related to her/his main subject generated through experiential learning combined with written reflection. The more specific learning goals for the course will be agreed on an individual bases in a learning agreement.

Content Longer visits abroad or training in an international Finnish organisation offers students hands-on learning experiences about the geographic, economic and cultural environment of other countries. Culture is here understood broadly, including such diverse aspects as language, religion, traditions, material culture, and society at large. During this course the students can utilize this knowledge as a part of their main subject / minor subject studies and demonstrate their learning process as well as their increased cultural awareness.

Students taking the course during and based on their international student exchange period (minimum of a semester) will receive 2-6 ECTS credits (option 1). The length and depth of the report with respect to the credits earned will be agreed upon beforehand. Alternatively (option 2), the course can be completed during and based on a training/working period in a Finnish organisation, provided the organisation is involved in international operations/markets. Option 2 is 2 ECTS credits.

Teaching methods The student writes a learning diary and a reflective essay in which the experiences are combined with contemporary literature related to the chosen focus subject. The theme and related theoretical discussions will be agreed upon beforehand, in the learning agreement.

Evaluation0-5

Further information The student must contact the course coordinator (of the student's main subject) before her/his stay abroad or the start of her/his training/work period to construct the individual learning agreement, where the student and the coordinator both agree on all the details of the course (e.g. the theme and literature of the reflective essay). Other detailed instructions on the modes of study can be obtained from the course coordinator.

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ABBREVIATIONS:

o P1=Period 1, P2=Period 2, P3=Period3, P4=Period 4. P1–P2=the course lasts two periods.o TUT=course offered by Tampere University of Technology, Pori Unito UTU/TSE= course offered by University of Turku/Turku School of Economics

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