Handbook for Master’s Programme in

Industrial Management

2015–2016

Foreword

Welcome to Master’s Programme in Industrial Manage-ment and to the University of Vaasa. The Handbook is de-signed to give assistance and information with your stu-dies. This information can also be found from the web site www.uva.fi/en/education/master/industrial_managementFor timetables, rooms, course descriptions, possible chan-ges, follow possible updates on the web sites, Weboodi and Lukkari the timetable generator system, and also re-member to check your e-mail regularly.

Introduction

Master’s programme in Industrial Management

Master’s Program in Industrial Management provides stu-dents with capabilities to work in tasks that require high le-vel of business or technological knowledge. These can be for example in production, service or knowledge sectors. Both local business network and international connec-tions, .e.g. Estiem (European Students of Industrial Engin-eering and Management) are utilized in teaching. Students can choose to concentrate either in the area of technology management and product development or in the area of production management and logistics. The variety of te-aching methods is used in advanced courses in IM. Often students plan and conduct small research projects combi-ning both a theoretical framework and an empirical study in firms.

The IM studies focus on problem solving and social inter-action coupled with a wide variety of study tasks by syste-matic assessment. The study process encompasses both local business operations and technological advantages on a global scale. The outcome is a skill set that allows the student to solve problems on product development, pro-duction, automation, energy production and environmental issues in a networked industry setting. The focus can lie on strategy, productivity, impact, quality, etc.

Special emphasis is on students’ communication capabi-lities, both written and oral. The objective of course semi-nars, business and case competitions and thesis seminars is that giving presentation is a routine that each student can handle smoothly. All the master level courses (TUTA-3xxx) in IM are in English.

Learning outcomes

A student that has completed Master’s Degree (econo-mics and business administration) in Industrial Manage-ment will be able to apply her knowledge of industrial management either

in the area of technology management and product development or in the area of production manage-ment and logistics

lead technology development so that the company can be profitable and the employees are involved in the change process

work in production management, product develop-ment, risk management and other tasks that combine business and technological knowledge

apply in her work both logical thinking as well as finding and presenting the core knowledge in different situations

apply scientific thinking in reporting research and has good written presentation skills

carry on her studies in doctoral level apply research methods in industrial management utilize and further develop her knowledge in improving

the processes of a company

The study programme comprises 120 ECTS and leads to a Master of Science in Economics and Business Admi-nistration degree. The programme can be completed in two years.

Programme Structure for the Master’s Programme in Industrial Management:

Master’s thesis in Industrial Management 30 ECTS

and Maturity test 0 ECTS

Major Studies Industrial Management 30 ECTS

Major Studies (Advanced Level Studies): Industrial Management 30 ECTS credits

Optional Studies 28-32 ECTS

General and Language and Communications Studies 13-14 ECTS

Supplementary Studies 0 – 60 ECTS (obligatory for students holding a Finnish polytechnic degree and tailored for others

based on previous studies)

Method Studies 15 ECTS

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Supplementary studiesMaximum of 60 ECTS credits of supplementary studies can be required from students that have not completed bachelor´s degree at the University of Vaasa in Industrial Management major . Supplementary studies will be agreed in the Personal Study Plan (PSP). Typically supplementary studies are the following (unless the student has similar studies in her previous degree):TUTA2160 Basic Course in Logistics .................................................................... 5 ECTSTUTA2200 Introduction to Product Development ................................................ 5 ECTSTUTA2170 Introduction to Production Management .......................................... 5 ECTSTUTA1060 Basic Course in Quality ........................................................................ 5 ECTS

The final decision of supplementary studies is made by the Head of Programme Päivi Haapalainen.

General and Language and Communication Studies 13–14 ECTSOPIS0039 Personal Study Plan ...........................................................................................0OPIS0025 Information Skills I (if not earlier studies) .......................................................1FILO1011 Philosophy of Science .........................................................................................3KENG9212 Writing Academic English ...............................................................................5Finnish for Foreigners I or Second foreign language .......................................................5(Finnish for Foreigners I is obligatory for Foreigners, Second foreign language 5 ECTS for Finnish students)

Method Studies (15 ECTS) Choose courses worth 15 ECTS from the list belowThe following two courses are obligatory if you do not have them or similar in your previous studies. Please note that if you have studied courses with similar content in your bachelor degree, you cannot take the same again in master level. This means e.g. that if you have a degree in technology, you cannot take FYS1070 Essence of Physics or if you have taken the Basic Course in Statistics in your bachelor degree, you cannot take MATH1170 Probability and Statistics.

ORMS1020 Operations Research ......................................................................................5 and MATH1170 Probability and Statistics ..................................................................................5

Choose more method studies so that total will be worth of 15 ECTSSTAT1010 Statistical Analysis of Contingency and Regression ...................... 5 ECTSSTAT2110 Statistical Data Processing SAS EG ................................................ 5 ECTSSTAT3100 Financial Time Series Analysis ............................................................ 8 ECTSFYSI1070 Essence of Physics .............................................................................. 5 ECTS

You may also choose other courses in mathematics, statistics and physics (if you do not have them or similar in your previous studies)

Major Advanced Level Studies 30 ECTSOption A is for logistics and production operations management, option B is for technology management and product development. Please note that you cannot mix the options, you have follow either or.

Obligatory Courses for all the students ........................................................................... 15TUTA3190 Research Methods in Industrial Management ..............................................5TUTA3080 Operations Strategy ...........................................................................................5TUTA3050 Advanced Course in Quality and Reliability Management .........................5

Choose either option A or B (minimum of 15 credits)A: Obligatory coursesTUTA3120 Supply Chain Design and Management ........................................................5TUTA3240 Production Operations Management Methods ............................................5Choose at least worth 5 credits of the following:TUTA3060 Contemporary Topics in Industrial Management .....................................2–5TUTA3070 Project Work in Industrial Management ....................................................2–5JOHT3019 Project Management ..........................................................................................5TUTA3250 Simulation of Production Systems ..................................................................3TUTA3200 Enterprice Resource Planning .........................................................................3TUTA3260 Building Trust in Industrial Networks .............................................................5

B: Obligatory coursesTUTA3030 Technology Management ...................................................................................5TUTA3220 Anticipation and Diffusion of Technological Innovations ............................5Choose at least worth 5 credits of the following:TUTA3060 Contemporary Topics in Industrial Management .....................................2–5TUTA3070 Project Work in Industrial Management ....................................................2–5JOHT3019 Project Management ..........................................................................................5TUTA3230 Product and Service Design in Practice ........................................................5TUTA3210 New Knowledge Creation and Organizational Learning in Product Development ..............................................................................................................5TUTA3260 Building Trust in Industrial Networks ...............................................................5

Master’s Thesis and Maturity test 30 ECTSTUTA3982 Research Plan Presentation ........................................................................ 0,5TUTA3983 Research Presentation .................................................................................. 0,5TUTA3984 Master’s Thesis ................................................................................................ 29KNÄY300X Maturity Test ........................................................................................................0

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Optional Studies 28–32 ECTSChoose other university courses to complete the degree (120 ECTS) according to your interests.

The students can choose from a variety of studies to complete their degree, both on bachelor and master level. We re-commend that you complete a minor subject (25 ECTS) if possible. If this is not possible due to the fact that most minors are in Finnish, your optional studies may include several subjects according to you own interests. These studies may include e.g. optional Master level courses in IM, language studies, mathematics and many other topics. Students who have completed their Bachelor’s degree in the field of business may include optional studies on any field to their degree. Students who have completed their studies in the field of technology (other than business) must include studies in the field of business to their master’s degree to be eligible for M.Sc (Econ. & Bus. Adm.) degree. The amount of business studies will be agreed in the study plan (PSP).

Please note that individual courses may not be available every year.

Teaching periods

At the University of Vaasa the Academic year is divided into five periods. These periods begin and end simulta-neously in all faculties. Teaching is running during the pe-riods, but one week of each period is reserved for exams and there is no teaching during that week.

During the academic year 2015–2016 the periods are as follows:

Autumn Semester 2015I period 31st August–23rd October (weeks 36–43)II period 27th October–19th December (weeks 44–51)Exams are 12:00–15:00 during week 36 (Thu–Sat), week 43 (Mon–Sat), week 50 (Wed–Sat) and week 51 (Mon–Sat), on every Saturday in September, and on every Friday and Saturday in November and December.

Spring Semester 2016III period 11th January–26th February (weeks 2–8) University’s Anniversary 27th January at 14:00IV period 29th February–8th April (weeks 9–14) Easter holiday 24th–28th April (Thu-Mon)V period 11th April–27th May (weeks 15–21)Exams are 12:00–15:00 during week 2 (Thu–Sat), week 8 (Mon–Sat), week 14 (Mon–Sat), week 20 (Wed–Sat), week 21 (Mon–Sat), and on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the Spring Semester.

Summer ExamsSat 11th June and Sat 9th of July, 2016.

Courses

Information about courses: students need to register for the courses in the WebOodi System. Timetables for the courses can be found in Lukkari the timetable genera-tor, please follow the changes regularly. The Lukkari and WebOodi systems are also the best and quickest source of information for the courses. There is a possibility that courses might overlap. In this case register normally for

both and then choose which one you attend. However, note that it is obligatory to attend to the classes of some courses. Lukkari the timetable generator system is availab-le at https://asio.uwasa.fi and WebOodi at https://weboodi.uwasa.fi/oodi.

Master’s degree students are expected to complete cour-ses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each semester. Please note that extending the student’s residence per-mit usually requires that the student can show sufficient progress in her/his studies. The total number of credits required for a Master’s degree is 120 ECTS credits, inclu-ding the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). The department will provide you with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to start writing your Master’s thesis. Before gradua-tion, you need to pass a written examination based on the topic of your thesis (maturity test). Your thesis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examination and it will take place on one of the regular examination days (or you can agree on a specific date with your supervisor).

Course descriptions in more detail can be found on the web sites or at the end of this Handbook.

Exams

Students must register for an exam at least 7 days in ad-vance (registrations can be made one month before the examination date at the earliest). Students should register for exams by using the www-based student information system WebOodi. WebOodi is available for all students registered at the University of Vaasa. Students are often able to retake exams; professors will give you the infor-mation on these possible retake exam date(s). Notice that exams can be held also on Saturdays. Check the informa-tion on date, time and location from WebOodi.

At the beginning of each semester, the International Office together with the Student Union organises an orientation course on the University’s databases which also covers the WebOodi system.

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paper to the invigilators. Please check that each exam paper you submit has your name, your student num-ber, name of the exam, and name of the examiner. You have to show your identity card when returning the exam papers to the invigilator.

If it is found out that a student is cheating in an exam, he/she will receive punishment which can lead to a termination of studies at the University of Vaasa.

Plagiarism and cheating in exams and other written work is considered a serious offence at Finnish universities. Ac-cording to the Degree Ordinance 19 § of the University of Vaasa, plagiarism or cheating in examination may lead to cancellation of the course result and dismissal from the University for a maximum of one year. The University of Vaasa will inform the immigration officials and police about possible offences if the officials ask for this information when processing e.g. residence permit applications. In addition, if possible employers ask for information about former students of the university, the abovementioned of-fences will be informed to the employers. In the case of exchange students, the International Office of the Univer-sity of Vaasa will terminate the student’s exchange period immediately and inform her/his home university about the incident. Please avoid even the suspicion of plagiarism or cheating in examinations!

Electronic plagiarism detection

Electronic plagiarism detection is a part of the quality assurance system of education and research. Electronic plagiarism detection should act as a tool of instruction while preventing dishonest behaviour.

All theses and dissertations (Bachelor, Master, Licentiate and Doctoral) are checked for originality using the Turnitin plagiarism detection software. All theses which are sub-mitted on August 1st 2014 or afterwards must be checked with the plagiarism detection software before approval. For detailed instructions, see the thesis guidelines.

Teachers can use the software to check other assign-ments, such as essays, exercises, take-home exams, and

reports. It is also the teachers’ responsibility to instruct students on correct referencing and good scientific prac-tice during studies.

For additional information on plagiarism detection, refer to the thesis guidelines and the University portal https://port.uwasa.fi/tietohallinto/ohjeet/turnitin.

Personal Study Plan / HOPS

All Master’s degree students write a Personal Study Plan (PSP/HOPS) at the beginning of their studies. HOPS is an informal agreement between the student and the Facul-ty (student advisor/teacher) and it can be rechecked and corrected during the studies. The general HOPS compri-ses a timetable of the courses the student is planning to take. It also includes information about the thesis, estima-ted graduation time and some open questions. More infor-mation about PSP is given during the orientation days and in programme meetings arranged in the beginning of the academic year.

Links to Personal Study Plans: www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/planning/psp.

Graduation and Thesis

The total number of credits required for a Master’s de-gree is 120 ECTS credits including the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). The department will provide you with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to start writing your thesis. You will also get information and guidance with the Thesis process on seminars. Please consult the faculty for detailed instructions on the thesis.

Before graduation, you need to pass a written examination based on the topic of your thesis (maturity test). Your the-sis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examina-tion and it will take place on one of the regular examination days (or you can agree on a specific date with your super-visor). The Master’s thesis must be handed in for the final

Assessment and Registration of Credit Departments

According to Degree Ordinance 12 § of the University of Vaasa, exam results must be announced within 30 working days of the exam date. In case of delay, the lecturer or other person responsible for announcing the results will have to inform the students about the delay within the 30 days of the exam.

The assessment criteria are public and the student may inquire about these from the examiner. A student may have a look at his corrected exam or course work and get infor-mation about the assessment details by visiting the exami-ner during his/her office hour.

Exam results are displayed on each department’s notice boards and in the WebOodi system. The Academic Affairs Office has copies of the result sheets, which also include the names of students who have failed a course. Credits for entire courses are registered in the Transcript of Re-cords at the departments. Courses that include compul-sory written exercises or other partial credit Departments will be registered only after all parts have been completed. For this reason it is important that the student, whenever possible, completes the course and all its parts simulta-neously.

The student either fails or passes a course. Students who pass the course are graded according to the University of Vaasa grading system, that is, 1–5 (1 is pass and 5 the best grade) or on a pass/fail basis. In the latter case, the mark ‘hyv.’(pass) appears on the student’s transcript. The transcript of records includes an explanation of the gra-ding system and the ECTS grades. Students can check their own credit record in the WebOodi system. Official transcripts of records are available in the International Of-fice upon request.

Transcript of University Records

Official transcripts of university records can be ordered

from the International Office on request. This document shows all the courses passed, with grades and credits (ECTS credits and a brief explanation of the grading scale at the University of Vaasa). Please be prepared to wait for one whole workday after your request.

Exams: Code of conduct

Do NOT talk in the exam! Be on time. The doors of the examination venue will

be locked 15 minutes past the hour and no one is allowed to enter after that. The invigilator / supervi-sor of the exam will allocate a seat for each student. When taking seats in the auditorium leave one empty seat on both sides (sometimes two, please follow the invigilators’ instructions).

You are only allowed to have writing equipment and the instruments specifically allowed for the exam with you (for example a dictionary or pocket calculator). Bags and jackets have to be left at the side of the exam hall. Mobile phones must be switched off during the exam.

Any kind of communication with other students is strictly forbidden after you have received the questi-ons. Ignoring this regulation may result in an allegati-on of cheating in the examination.

You are not allowed to read the exam questions until the invigilator gives you permission to do so. Thus keep your paper turned upside-down before you get permission to start the exam from the invigilator. If ne-cessary, the invigilator will clarify unclear points in the examination paper. You can attract the attention of the invigilator by raising your hand if you need to clarify something or more paper is required and you wish to go to the toilet, etc.

You are allowed to enter the exam hall max. 15 minu-tes after the exam has started.

You are not allowed to leave the exam hall during the first 45 minutes of the exam.

You are not allowed to leave the exam hall for a ciga-rette etc. and come back to write your exam.

Before leaving everyone has to hand in the exam

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logging in. Thus you may browse the information about, for example, teaching events even if you do not have a validusername or password. You will also find instructions on how to use the WebOodi system at the bottom of the menu.

In order to register for the WebOodi system, enter your e-mail username and password to the empty boxes. Then press the “Enter” button. After logging in, you will be taken to your personal front page where you can select the func-tion of your choice from the main menu. The courses of the day and the exams for which you have registered through WebOodi will appear on your calendar. Your personal stu-dent number and your name are visible in the upper left corner of the window. Even if you have several rights to study, you have only one student number in use.

The different functions of WebOodi are shown on the main menu on the left side of the window. You can search for information using the “By search terms” or “By organisa-tion” option. These allow you to search for information on, for example, study modules or courses and exams. In “My studies”, you can observe your planned studies, valid re-gistrations, credits, and upgraded or rejected studies. By using the “Transcript of studies” item, you may order an unofficial transcript of records to your e-mail address. The “Other functions” option enables you, for example, to up-date your personal information such as address and phone number. End your WebOodi session by clicking on “Quit” in the main menu. WebOodi then returns to the starting page and you may exit the browser. When you stop using WebOodi, always quit your session properly to prevent the next computer user from accessing and modifying your data.

If you want to write two examinations on the same day, you need to fill in the form “Registration for two examinations” available at the International Office. Please also remember to register for both exams in WebOodi.

Fees

Master’s degree students do not have any tuition fees. Ho-wever, they are required to pay the Student Union mem-bership fee of 146 euro per academic year or 76 euro per semester. Membership entitles Master’s degree students for subsidized meals in campus restaurants, student healt-hcare and various discounts on and off campus.

Industrial Management Staff:

Prof. Jussi Kantola Head of the Department Fabriikki, room F432Office hours: By appointment onlyjussi.kantola(a)uva.fi

Dr Päivi HaapalainenHead of the ProgrammeUniversity LecturerFabriikki, room 436Office hours: by appointment onlypaivi.haapalainen(a)uva.fi

Prof. Josu TakalaFabriikki, room F434Office hours: By appointment onlyjosu.takala(a)uva.fi

Prof. Petri HeloSupply Chain ManagementOffice hours: by appointment onlypetri.helo(a)uva.fi

University Teacher Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenFabriikki, room 432Office hours: by appointment onlykatariina.pukkila-palmunen(a)uva.fi

reading 4–5 weeks before the Faculty Dean´s resolution in which the thesis is to be approved. Also the maturity test has to be taken good in time since its correction can take up to 4 weeks. Please check with your thesis supervisor the latest date you can submit your thesis and take the maturity test. See further information on Graduation: www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/graduation.

The information on how to write your Master´s Thesis can be found from here: www.uva.fi/en/for/student/materials/writing_guidelines.

Career Services

For personal discussion and guidance in work life matters book a time from the Coordinator of International Educa-tion Sami Ilomäki (how to apply for a job, job application, CV, etc.), e-mail: sami.ilomaki(a)uva.fi, location: Tervahovi building, room A322.Office hours: by appointmentSee also the web sites on Career Services: www.uva.fi/en/for/student/guidance/career.

Work Permit

International students holding residence permits issued for studying may work without a work permit 25 hours a week during semester time, and full-time during holidays. These limitations do not concern citizens of the Nordic and EU/EEA countries. However, you should bear in mind that the unemployment rate, especially among young people, is fairly high in Finland and thus the competition for open positions can be hard.

Please note that the University of Vaasa does not have any scholarship for the programme and cannot offer financial aid for international students. The programme is also full-time and thus working is not an option when it comes to financing studies in Finland.

Guidance and Study Counseling

The Coordinator of International Education along with the academic staff are mainly responsible for the guidance concerning the IM programme. The International Affairs Office gives guidance in general matters and the Acade-mic Affairs office gives guidance in practical matters con-cerning studies; exams, graduation etc.

Study counseling is given by teachers, Faculty student advisors, student advisors in international relations, and student advisors in academic affairs. All members of per-sonnel have office hours during which students may in-quire, for example, about teaching arrangements or the contents of a specific course. The responsibility areas are as follows: Faculties (in the Fabriikki building, 2nd (and 3rd ) floor) Study counseling connected to degrees, programmes

and planning studies Questions concerning students’ legal protection Personal study plan (PSP/HOPS) Choosing additional courses/studies

International Office (in the Luotsi building, 1st floor) Registration Signing up for two exams simultaneously General enquiries (e.g. course timetables, signing up

for courses) Certificates

Academic Affairs Office and other student services (in the administrative building Luotsi, 1st floor) Change of address (Academic Affairs Office) Degree certificates, exam arrangements (Academic

Affairs Office) Students’ legal protection (Head of Academic Affairs)

WebOodiThe WebOodi system is available at https://weboodi.uwa-sa.fi/oodi. You may select the language from the bottom of the main menu on the left side of the window. This menu shows the functions available for everyone, even without

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IM Course descriptions:General and Language and Communication Studies (11 ects)

PERSONAL STUDY PLAN (PSP) Code: OPIS0039 Credits: 0 ECTSPrerequisites: –Learning Outcomes:Content: All Master’s degree students make a Personal Study Plan (PSP) in the beginning of theirs studies. PSP is an informal agreement between the student and the Facul-ty (student advisor/teacher) and it can be rechecked and corrected during the studies. General PSP comprises a timetable of the courses the student is planning to take. It also includes information about thesis, estimated graduati-on time and some open questions. PSP forms are availab-le online. More information about PSP is given during the orientation days and in the programme meetings arranged in the beginning of the academic year.Study Materials: Handbook of the Programme, Websites of University of VaasaTeaching Methods:Modes of Study: Personal Study Plan PSPLanguages: Finnish, EnglishGrading: pass/failedResponsible Person: Teacher(s): Head of the Program, Coordinator of Interna-tional Education Responsible Unit: Faculty of TechnologyAdditional Information: more information on PSP on the internet: www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/planning/psp

INFORMATION SKILLS I Code: OPIS0025Credits: 1 ECTSContent: General principles of information seeking, basic information retrieval techniques, information resources and library services needed in the studies, ethical use of retrie-ved information.Teaching Methods: Obligatory lecture 2 h, online training.Assessment: Online assignments and multiple choice exams.

Languages: EnglishLiterature: Online course material.Time: First autumn or spring semester.Contact person: Information specialist Heidi Troberg, Tri-toniaFor more information: www.tritonia.fi/?d=165&l=3.

WRITING ACADEMIC ENGLISHCode: KENG9212Credits: 5 ECTSPrevious studies: Basic studies in English (5 ECTS)Course aim: B2–C1Aim: The student becomes aware of the characteristic fea-tures of academic writing, can identify, practice and mas-ter the principles of academic writing, and can apply them. The student develops critical and analytical reading skills, and can produce and review academic texts. The student also recognizes the challenges s/he faces as the user of English as a foreign language, and learns what constitutes plagiarism and academic dishonesty.Contents: The students will be introduced to the notions of audience, purpose, register and style as they pertain to academic writing. They will also learn about the structure and organization of academic texts such as summaries, definitions, data commentaries, reviews, research plans and research papers. The students will practice analytical reading, and identify rhetorical strategies used in acade-mic writing. The students will also develop critical rea-ding and note-taking skills, as well as learn and apply the principles of documentation. In addition, attention will be brought to frequent patterns produced by users of English as a foreign language in academic texts.Teaching: 30 hoursRequirements for the credit units: The students produce short written assignments and a longer final written as-signment. They should also participate actively in class. Course literature: The Harbrace College Handbook and other materials as instructed.Evaluation: On a scale of 1–5 / failContact person: Course provided by the Language Cent-re.

Sami IlomäkiCoordinator of International Education Student guidance (PSP & Career Services) Office hours: Thursdays 12.30–16 IM (F3248), Tuesdays 12–16 Strategic Mgt (A322) sami.ilomaki(a)uva.fi / tel. +358 29 449 8130

FINNISH FOR FOREIGNERS ICode and credits: KSUO5111, 5 ECTSAim: The student has basic knowledge of Finnish pronun-ciation. She/he is able to communicate in everyday life si-tuations, to read simple texts and to write about a familiar subject, such as her/his own life.Contents: Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday life in Finnish. Short introduction to Finnish culture. Teaching: Lectures and exercises 60 hoursRequirements for the credit units: Participation in lec-tures and exercises. Oral and written exercises in class. Passing grade for the vocabulary work. A written exam.Course Literature:White, Leila (2012): From Start to Finnish. A short cour-se in Finnish (chapters 1−24) or Gehring, Sonja & San-ni Heinzmann (2010): Suomen mestari I. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. According to the lecturer’s instructions Supplementary material: White, Leila (2008): A Grammar Book of Finnish or White, Leila (2008): Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille.Evaluation: On a scale of 1−5 / fail. The grade consists of attendance and active participation in class, assessment of work done during the course and a written exam at the end of the course. Contact person: Marjut MännistöLanguage of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English.

PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCECode: FILO1011Credits: 3 ECTS Prerequisites: – Learning outcomes: On completing the course the stu-dent will know basic questions of philosophy of science and ethics of science and problems related to concept and theory formation and explaining in science.Content:Teaching methods and Modes of Study: 10 hours of lectures on the starting points, objectives and require-ments of scientific thinking and research. A book exam. Study Materials: 1. A. F. Chalmers, What Is This Thing Called Science?

or J. Elster, Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences or

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Responsible Person: Christina Gustafsson (www.uva.fi/~chg/)Teacher(s): Christina GustafssonResponsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Sta-tisticsAdditional Information: the statistical software is SAS EG and the instruction language is English, courses web-page is lipas.uwasa.fi/~chg/STAT2110.html

OPERATIONS RESEARCH OperaatioanalyysiCode: ORMS1020 Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: basic studies in mathematicsLearning Outcomes: introduction to mathematical mo-delling of economic and technical phenomena appearing both in scientific study materials and real lifeContent: basic concepts and principles in mathematical modelling, different types of models, basic structure of a Linear Programming (LP) model, formulation and solving the LP model and interpreting its solution, sensitivity ana-lysis, examples of other basic OR models (inventory mo-dels, dynamic programming, network models, simulation), examples of computer tools for OR modelsStudy Materials: lecture and exercise materialTeaching Methods: lectures 36 h and exercises 15 h Modes of Study: exercises and midterm exams or exam Languages: Language of Instruction English, Completion Language Finnish/EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Tommi SottinenTeacher(s): Ehsan AzmoodeResponsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Sta-tisticsAdditional Information: registration in advance, lectures held every other year in Finnish and every other year in English, 2015–2016 in English

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF CONTINGENCY AND REGRESSIONCode: STAT1010Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: Introduction to Statistics

Learning Outcomes: provide the student with sufficient skills to analyze the dependence between statistical va-riables, introduce the student to the use of statistical soft-ware in multivariate statistical analysisContent: contingency tables, non-parametric methods, ANOVA and regression analysis, statistical software used in the exercise: SAS Enterprice GuideStudy Materials:1. ACZEL, AMIR D.: Complete Business Statistics,

McGraw-Hill2. Milton/Arnold: Introduction to Probability and Statis-

tics, McGraw-Hill3. Moore/McCabe: Introduction to the Practice of Sta-

tistics, Freeman Teaching Methods: lectures 36 h and exercises 12 hModes of Study: exam Languages: English, Finnish/EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failedResponsible Person: Bernd PapeTeacher(s): Bernd Pape Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Sta-tisticsAdditional Information: www.uwasa.fi/~bepa/Riippu.html, exercise groups also in Finnish

FINANCIAL TIME SERIES ANALYSISCode: STAT3100Credits: 8 ECTS (8 op)Recommended time of completion: spring Prerequisites: Econometrics ILearning Outcomes: introduce the students to the latest in univariate time series methods and econometrics for analyzing quantitative financial informationContent: the course covers both basic and advanced con-cepts of modern linear as well as nonlinear financial time series modeling, the focus is on the predictability of asset returns, event study approaches, equilibrium models, mo-delling fixed income securities and term-structure models and microstructure issuesStudy materials:1. MILLS, T. and R. Markellos (2008): The Economet-

ric Modelling of Financial Time Series, Third Edition, Cambridge University Press

J. Elster, Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences and

2. Alex Rosenberg, The Philosophy of Science: A Con-temporary Introduction. Second Edition.

Languages: Finnish and English Grading: On a scale of 1–5 / fail.Responsible Person:Responsible Unit: Faculty of BusinessAdditional information: The course is specifically meant for those international students who are doing or preparing to do their Bachelor’s thesis or Master’s thesis.Responsible Person: University lecturer Tommi Lehtonen Teacher: University lecturer Tommi LehtonenResponsible Unit: Faculty of Philosophy

Method Studies

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Code: MATH1170 Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: Basic differential and integral calculusLearning Outcomes: The student can summarize data in terms of statistics and diagrams, can calculate probabili-ties of events and conditional probabilities, can apply the most important discrete and continuous probability distri-butions, joint distributions, moment generating functions, and sampling distributions. The student can apply the met-hod of least squares and conduct inference concerning one and two means, variances, and proportions, correlati-on, and concerning linear regression coefficients. Content: Population and Sample, descriptive statistics, probability of events, conditional probability, continuo-us and discrete random variables and their distributions, joint distributions, moment generating functions, sampling distributions, inferences concerning one and two means, variances, and proportions, the method of least squares, correlation, and regression inference.Study Materials:Johnson/Freund/Miller: Probability and Statistics for Engi-neers, Chapters 1–11Modes of Study: Exam

Languages: EnglishGrading: Scale 1–5 or failed Responsible Person: Bernd PapeTeacher(s): Bernd PapeResponsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Sta-tisticsAdditional Information: This course with a main focus on probability calculus is targeted mainly at Faculty of Technology students as a replacement for Tilastotieteen perusteet (Introduction to Statistics STAT1030) which has a stronger focus on statistics. It is not possible to earn cre-dits for both Tilastotieteen perusteet and Probability and Statistics (or Basic Course in Statistics STAT1020). This course is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for the course Probability and Stochastic Processes.

STATISTICAL DATA PROCESSING SAS EGCode: STAT2110Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)Prerequisites: introduction to statistics or basic course in statistics and data processingLearning Outcomes: the student will be able to choose and apply an appropriate statistical method, to use a sta-tistical software, to interpret the results of statistical ana-lysesContent: creating data sets, variable transformations, performing statistical analyses (univariate and bivariate descriptive statistics, statistical hypothesis testing: tests for the means, tests of the homogeneity of variances, tests related with statistical dependence non-parametric tests, linear regression, analysis of variance and factor analysis) with a statistical software, interpretation of the results of statistical analysesStudy material: courses lecture notes and user guides of the softwareTeaching Methods: lectures 20 h and demonstrations 20 hModes of Study: 1) attendance to demonstrations and lectures and practical work OR 2) exam and practical work Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completi-on language(s): Finnish/EnglishGrading: passed/failed (modes of study 2: scale 1–5 or failed)

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INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCT DEvELOPMENTCode: TUTA2200Teacher: University teacher Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenAdditional information: self-study course, contact the te-acher for further information

INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION MANAGEMENTCode: TUTA2170Teacher: Head of the programme Päivi HaapalainenAdditional information: self-study course, contact the te-acher for further information

BASIC COURSE IN LOGISTICS Basic Course on LogisticsCode: TUTA2160Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites: TUTA2170 Introduction to Production Ma-nagement andTUTA1090 The Real Processes of a Com-pany -coursesLearning Outcomes: student will gain an understanding on the Basics and Challenges of International Logistics, Activities, Processes, Scorecards and Systems, as well as the Counterparts in Logistics Content: Strategic and Financial Logistics, Logistics and Information Technology, SCM, Order, Inventory, Warehou-sing and Transportation Management, International Logis-ticsStudy Materials: 1. Book: Contemporary Logistics, 11/E. Paul R. Mur-

phy, A. Michael Knemeyer. 2. ISBN-10:0132953463. Prentice Hall, 2015. Publis-

hed 01/10/2014.3. Other course material provided by the lecturer Teaching Methods: 30 h lecturesModes of Study: written exam and participation in pos-sible visitor lecturesLanguages: English Grading: Responsible Person: Daniel SahebiTeacher(s): Daniel SahebiResponsible Unit: Department of Production Additional Information: available only to students majo-ring in Industrial Management and to students who have been granted the right to minor in Industrial management

GLOBAL SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT Kansainvälinen hankinta- ja ostotoimintaCode: TUTA2140Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)Prerequisites:Learning Outcomes: student will gain an understanding on the Strategic Roles of Sourcing, Procurement and Suppliers in Global Value Chain and Business Environ-ment, understand various Sourcing Strategies, Processes, Organisation Models and Scorecards, able to perform Supply Research and understand the strategic difference between Outsourcing, Onshoring and Offshoring. Content: Role of Purchasing in the Value Chain, Purcha-sing Strategy and Management Process, Category Ma-nagement, Supply Research, Performance Measurement, SCM, Outsourcing. Study Materials:1. Book: ”Purchasing and Supply Chain Management:

Analysis, Strategy, Planning and Practice” by Arjan J.van Weele, 5th edition, ISBN: 978-1-4080-1896-5, 2010, Cengage Learning EMEA

2. Book: ”Delivering Customer Value through Procure-ment and Strategic Sourcing – A professional Guide to Creating a Sustainable Supply Network”, Walter L. Wallace, Yusen Xia. Pearson Education Inc., 2015, USA. ISBN-10: 0-13-388982-3.

3. other course material provided by the lecturerTeaching Methods: lectures 30 hModes of Study: Written exam, written group work and participation in possible visitor lectures Languages: language(s) of instruction: English -; comple-tion language(s) EnglishGrading: Scale 1–5 or fail, 65% written exam and 35% group workResponsible Person: Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenTeacher(s): Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenResponsible Unit: Department of Production and Depart-ment of MarketingAdditional Information: this course is available for the master students in Industrial Management and Marketing. Same course as MARK2019

2. ALEXANDER, C(2008) Practical Financial Econo-metrics, Wiley

3. TAYLOR, S.J. (2005), Asset Price Dynamics, Volatility and Prediction, Princeton University Press, New York

4. additional reading packageTeaching Methods: 42 hModes of Study: written examination + term paper (rese-arch proposal for Ph.D. students) Languages: EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Seppo Pynnönen and Johan Knif (Hanken)Teacher(s): Seppo PynnönenResponsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Sta-tisticsAdditional Information: joint course with Hanken Vaasa course is arranged every second year, next time spring 2017

ESSENCE OF PHYSICS Keskeinen fysiikkaCode: FYSI1070Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: –Learning Outcomes: to provide the students with a com-pact overview of the basic physical phenomena and phy-sical interactions, to help understand how they impact the choices and decisions of everyday life and workContent: departments and quantities, classic mechanics, gravitation, thermal science, fundamentals of electromag-netism, optics, nuclear physics and radioactivity, five (5) independently performed laboratory assignments (measu-rements and reports)Study Materials: lecture notes and other material announ-ced during the courseTeaching Methods: lectures 24 h, exercises 12 h, intro-duction lectures of laboratory work 4 h, 5 laboratory as-signments (1/5 proportion of the course). Modes of Study: approved midterm exams or exam, a mi-nimum of 20 % approved weekly exercises required, as well as five laboratory assignments with reportsLanguage of Instruction: Finnish and EnglishCompletion Language: Finnish and EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failed

Responsible Person: Jaakko Yli-OjanperäTeacher(s): Responsible Unit: Department of Electrical Engineering and Energy Engineering

Supplementary and other Bachelor´s and intermediate le-vel IM courses:

BASIC COURSE IN QUALITY Tuotanto- ja palvelutoiminnan laatu Code: TUTA1060Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: –Learning outcomes: student will gain an understanding on the Basics of Quality Management, the Role of Quality and Quality Management Systems, Processes and Sco-recards in various Businesses and various possibilities for the Development of Quality Procedures within a company on a Yearly CycleContent: History of Quality Management, Quality Ma-nagement Systems, Processes, Balanced Scorecards, Continuous Improvement, Self-Assessment, Audits and Reviews, Quality Standards, Quality Problem Solving Techniques and Tools, Quality Award FrameworksStudy Materials: 1. Book: Total Quality Management and Operational Ex-

cellence: Text with Cases. John S. Oakland. ISBN: 978-0-41563550-9. London – Routledge, 4th editi-on (June 14, 2014).

2. Other course material provided by the lecturerTeaching methods: 30 h lecturesModes of Study: Written exam and participation in pos-sible visitors lecturesLanguages: EnglishGrading: Scale 1–5 or fail Responsible person: University teacher Katariina Pukkila-Palmunen Teacher: University teacher Katariina Pukkila-Palmunen Responsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional information: available only to students of the B.Sc programme in Computer Sciences and Industrial Management and to students who have been granted right to minor in Industrial Management.

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ANTICIPATION AND DIFFUSION OF TECHNOLOGICAL INNOvATIONS Teknologisten innovaatioiden ennakointi ja levittäminenCode: TUTA3220Credits: 5 ECTS (5op)Prerequisites: TUTA2200 Introduction to Product De-velopment or otherwise acquired basic knowledge about product development and innovation managementLearning Outcomes: to understand the concept of technology progress, how technologies evolve, how technologies compete with each other and how this af-fects enterprises and their NPD, to be able to analyze the dynamics involved in technological innovations; in particu-lar how social, economic and cultural factors interact with technological factors in innovation processes and diffusi-on of innovations, to be able to understand the generic factors influencing the diffusion of innovations and based these the student can analyze prediction of failure patterns of diffusionContent: the course contains two parts: 1) anticipati-on and management of technological innovations, both sustaining and disruptive innovations; 2) generic factors influencing the diffusion of innovations and prediction of future patterns of diffusionStudy Materials: for the book exam:Christensen, C. M. (2011 or newer ed, also hard cover ed. 1997 can be used.): The Innovator’s Dilemma. The Revolu-tionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do BusinessTidd, J. (2010 or newer ed.): Gaining Momentum: Mana-ging the Diffusion of Innovations (except chapters 8 and 9)For the classroom teaching:the books mentioned abovescientific articles Teaching Methods: classroom teaching (PBL) OR self-studyModes of Study: active participation and assignments OR book examLanguages: language(s) of instruction: English; comp-letion language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Päivi HaapalainenTeacher(s): Päivi Haapalainen

Responsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management or Marke-ting

CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Tuotantotalouden erityiskysymyksiäCode: TUTA3060 Credits: 2–5 ECTS Prerequisites:Learning Outcomes: Content:Study Materials: 1. White, M.A. & G.D. Bruton, (2006 or newer). The Ma-

nagement of Technology and Innovation – A Strategic Approach, Thomson South-Western. (Parts 1-3).

2. Garnsey, E. & J. McGlade, (2006) Complexity and Cco-Eevolution: Continuity and Change in Socio-Economic Systems, Business & Economy, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.

3. Kawasaki G. (2015) Portfolio Hardcover The Art of the Start 2.0: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Gui-de for Anyone Starting Anything, Penguin Group.

4. McKinsey & Company Inc, T. Koller, M. Koedhard & D. Wessels. (2010) Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies, 5th Edition, Wiley

5. Bartneck, N., V. Klaas & H.Schönherr (2009) Optimi-zing Processes with RFID and Auto ID: Fundamen-tals, Problems and Solutions, Example Applications, Publicis Publishing.

6. Oshri Ilan (2011) Offshoring Strategies: Evolving Captive Center Models, the MIT Press.

7. Hislop, D. (2005 or newer) Knowledge Management in Organizations: A Critical Introduction, Oxford, UK, Oxford University Press

Teaching Methods: self-studyModes of Study: written summary from two books (20 pages/book), approved/failLanguages: EnglishGrading: pass / failResponsible Person: Päivi Haapalainen Teacher(s): Petri Helo, Päivi Haapalainen

PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT Tuotteen elinkaaren hallintaCode: TUTA2210Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)Prerequisites: basic studies in Industrial ManagementLearning Outcomes: student will gain an understanding on the Basic Principles and Role of PLM in a Company, Challenges of creating a Product Structure and Strategy within a Company regarding of the Industry in case and understanding the preconditions of PLM in e-CommerceContent: Basics of PLM and PLM Systems integration with other Business Applications, Product Structures and Strategies, Benefits and Challenges of a PLM System in various Industries, e-Business and PLMStudy Materials: 1. Book: Product Lifecycle Management . Antti Saaks-

vuori, Anselmi Immonen. Springer. ISBN: 978-3-642-09684-6.

2. Other course material provided by the lecturerTeaching Methods: lectures 30 hModes of Study: written examLanguages: language(s) of instruction: English; completi-on language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenTeacher(s): Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for major students in Industrial Management and to students who have been granted the right to minor in Industrial Ma-nagement.

Major Studies 60 ECTS (advanced level studies 30 ECTS and master’s thesis 30 ECTS)

ADvANCED COURSE IN QUALITY AND RELIABILITY MANAGEMENT Laatujohtaminen ja luotettavuustekniikkaCode: TUTA3050Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)Prerequisites: students are expected to be familiar with the basic issues of quality management

Learning Outcomes: student will gain a deeper under-standing on Total Quality Management, Control and Con-tinuous Improvement in various industries and businesses, learn to create a integrated Business, Quality and Environ-mental Management System and Balanced Scorecards Palette, manage the yearly Quality System Assessments, Audits and Controlling Activities as well as build up a Re-liability Procedures within a CompanyContent: Total Quality Management, Integrated Business, Quality and Environmental Management Systems, various Quality Standards, Assessments and Audits, Quality Ma-nagement Awards and Frameworks, Maturity Models, Ba-lanced Scorecards Palette, Program and Project Quality, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management Systems and Reliability in various Industries.Study Materials: 1. Book: Total Quality Management and Operational Ex-

cellence: Text with Cases, by John S. Oakland, ISBN: 978-0-41563550-9, London - Routledge; 4 edition (June 14, 2014)

2. Book: Managing, Controlling and Improving Quality by Douglas C.Montgomery, Cheryl L.Jenkins, Miche-le E.Phund, Wiley April 2010, ISBN: 978-0-471-69791-6

3. Other course material provided by the lecturerTeaching Methods: lectures and exercises 30 hModes of Study: Written exam, written group work and participation in possible visitor lectures Langu-ages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or fail, 65% written exam and 35 % group workResponsible Person: Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenTeacher(s): Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management

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Languages: English or FinnishGrading: assessment scale sufficient, satisfactory, good, very good, excellentResponsible Person: the professors and university lectu-rer in Industrial Management Teacher(s): professors of the Department of ProductionResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: All master’s theses will be checked with the Turnitin plagiarism detection software

NEW KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING IN PRODUCT DEvELOPMENT Uuden tiedon luominen ja organisaation oppiminen tuotekehityksessäCode: TUTA3210Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites:Learning Outcomes: students will understand theories of organizational learning and knowledge creation in product and service development context, and know how to apply different methods to support new knowledge creation and organizational learning in the context of product and servi-ce development in organizationsContent: individual learning at work, competence, moti-vation, learning organization and organizational learning, knowledge creation theories, responsive environment, systems thinking - putting pieces together for new product and service development / innovationStudy Materials: lecture materialbooks and book chaptersonline tools and web resourcesscientific articles supplied by the teachermaterial provided by the case organization/companyTeaching Methods: lectures 14 h, workshop 14 h, case organization/company visitsModes of Study: lectures, workshops and student as-signments in teamsLanguages: English Grading: scale 1–5 or fail, exam (30 %), course assign-ments (70 %), activity (+), 75 % attendance required for pass

Responsible Person: Jussi KantolaTeacher(s): Jussi KantolaResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information:

OPERATIONS STRATEGY TuotantostrategiaCode: TUTA3080 Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites:Learning Outcomes: after completing this course the stu-dent will be able to list major forces that drive corporate competition and name proven strategic management mo-dels, during the course student assess various types of industries and determine the position of a company within its business area, customized data collection methods are utilized with the help of the virtual learning environment (Moodle), working in groups, students apply strategy eva-luation tools and build hierarchical model for multi crite-ria decision making, they put into practice in a real case study analytical evaluation tools to classify major business factors, categorize company strategic goals and prepare tailored plan how to reach aspired strategic typeContent: introduction, basic theories of strategy, lean stra-tegies, technology management, research methods, e.g. analytical hierarchy process AHP and strategic networking strategic corporate planning as a scientific problem Study Materials: 1. Braun, Ernest, 1998, Technology in Context, Techno-

logy assessment for managers, The Management of Technology & Innovation, Routledge, London and New York

2. Markides, Constantinos C.: All the right moves; a gui-de to crafting breakthrough strategy, Harward Busi-ness School Press., Boston 2000

3. Cantwell, John, (Editor) 2004, Globalization and the Location of Firms, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited UK

4. Doz Yves, Kosonen Mikko 2008, Fast Strategy: How strategic agility will help you stay ahead of the game

5. International Journals, e.g. Harvard Business Review, Research Technology Management, Product Innovati-on Management, Technology Management etc, A se-lection of approx. 20 scientific articles within the area

Responsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information:

ENTERPRICE RESOURCE PLANNING Yrityksen toiminnanohjausCode: TUTA3200Credits: 3 ECTS Prerequisites: Introduction to Production ManagementLearning Outcomes: after the course the student will understand how ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are used in daily business, the student is able to analyze how ERP systems support business processes, will also learn to do simple tasks with SAP system related to sales, manufacturing and purchasingContent: the course will give an introduction to ERP as part of production organization, the lectures will cover, transaction system principles, generic structure of ERP system, ERP implementation project and IT investments, IT part of Business Strategy, the exercises are related to ERP functionality and transactions (1) Sales and distributi-on, (2) Materials management, (3) Inventory Management, (4) Production Planning and Control, (5) Logistics executi-on, (6) Finance and control, enterprise Resource Planning will be discusses as part of global IT infrastructureStudy Materials: 1. George W. Anderson, Danielle Larocca, SAP in 24

hours, 2nd edition2. Daniel E. O’Leary (2000), Enterprise Resource Plan-

ning Systems: Systems, Life Cycle, Electronic Com-merce and Risk

3. articlesTeaching Methods: lectures and labs 30 hModes of Study: exam, submitted assignmentLanguages: EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Petri HeloTeacher(s): Petri Helo, RaykoToshevResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is only for master students in Industrial Management, replaces Enterprise Resource Planning – SAP

MASTER’S THESIS Pro Gradu -tutkielma Code: TUTA3980 Credits: 30 ECTS Prerequisites: master’s level studies of Industrial Mana-gement Learning outcomes: student will be able to conduct in-dependent research work and practically apply the skills attained in the diverse fields of Industrial Management and to use the relevant literature to support the student´s own research work and written reportContent: The topic can be specified from a project in a company or organization, a research in the Department of production, or a subject of the student’s own choosing. The topic must always be agreed upon with the thesis su-pervisor. After the topic is chosen a research plan has to be made. The research plan contains at least an overview of the topic area, preliminary research questions, constraints, required theories, description of data collection and ana-lyses methods, time table and a preliminary table of con-tents. The student has to participate at least twice in the thesis seminar to present the research plan (TUTA3982) and preliminary / final results (TUTA3983). The research plan is presented in the beginning of the thesis work, and the results are presented close to the end of the thesis work. Thesis seminars are good occasions to discuss the challenges in the thesis process. Master’s Thesis must be written according to the Master’s Thesis instructions and writing instructions provided by the faculty. The final versi-on of the thesis is handed (3-4 copies) in to the unit in the form printed hard copies, a single page copy of the thesis abstract is attached to the copies. The thesis is graded by the Dean on the basis of the thesis evaluators’ recommen-dations in addition, a maturity exam has to be written about a subject specified by the thesis supervisor, the student can sign up for a maturity exam on any exam day, once the thesis in its final form has been handed in for evaluation (TUTA3984 master’s thesis 29 op). Study Materials: –Teaching Methods: personal supervision, thesis seminarsModes of Study: independent research and writing work, mandatory participation in 2 master’s thesis seminar with presentations

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT ProjektinjohtaminenCode: JOHT3019Credits: 5 ECTS Recommended time of completion: period 1–2Prerequisites: –Learning Outcomes: by the end of this course students should have a holistic understanding of different issues re-lated to project management, firstly, students should have knowledge about the nature of projects and how projects can be organized, secondly, students should have know-ledge about the process of project management, which ranges from planning, implementing and evaluating, during the course students will learn about different tools of ma-naging projects and will also gain insights into the three most central issues to be managed: time, cost and quality, after the course you should also have knowledge about the more human aspects of project management, related to the project manager and the project team, you should also know about factors related to success and failure of projects, the course will also support the development of students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking and reflecti-on on learning Content: topics that will be covered during the course are, among others, the management of time, quality and costs within projects; project planning and different tools for ma-naging projects; projects from an international perspecti-ve; and projects from a human perspective, including issu-es related to the project manager and project teams Study Materials: articles provided by the teacher, stu-dents can complement these with a project management book(s) of their choice – there are several available in Tri-toniaTeaching Methods: the course is web-based, consisting of lectures, discussions and assignments on the web, in addition to this, the course contains a few in-class ses-sionsModes of Study: individual assignments and group work Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completi-on language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Annika TidströmTeacher(s): Annika Tidström

Right to participate: this course is only open to students registered on the Masters programmes in Strategic Ma-nagement, IB, Henkilöstöjohtaminen and Industrial Mana-gementResponsible Unit: Department of ManagementAdditional Information: this course is only open to students registered on the Masters programmes in strategic mana-gement, IB and industrial management

BUILDING TRUST IN INDUSTRIAL NETWORKSCode: TUTA3260Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites: Students are expected to be familiar with the basic issues of management. Learning outcomes: After completing the course the stu-dent can synthesize information regarding the trust mana-gement in networks. Identify, explain and predict individual behavior in networks connected with trust sustaining and building. Appreciate the importance of trust in networks in industrial management. Identify and evaluate the role of leadership, human resoruce management, knowledge ma-nagement in strategy of trust management. This course will also support the development of students’ skills in the area of reading and analysing academic literature.Course content: Orientation on trust in industrial mana-gement (definitions, types of trust); The importance of trust in networks; The process of trust in management: building, rebuilding and sustaining trust in networks; Identifying organizational and interpersonal trust; Trust and relations with partners in networks; Trust and learning processes in networks; Authentic Trust and leadership; Loyalty trust as a concept which generates innovation; Trust and human resource management; Trust and knowledge management in networks; Measuring trust – quantitative and qualitative studies; New technologies and trust in networks (cybert-rust).Study Materials:lecture materialbooks and book chaptersweb resourcesscientific articles supplied by the teacherTeaching Methods: lectures (12h)Modes of Study: exam, assignment

Teaching Methods: lectures and tutoring 15 hours and seminars 20 hours, seminars will be prepared during the course on the basis of real industrial cases and research within the area Modes of Study: according to RBL-process, student have to participate at least in presenting the literature reference at the beginning and the final case study report, course is based on the lectures, seminars, literature references and written assignments, no examinationLanguages: language(s) of instruction: teaching and se-minars in English; completion language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Josu TakalaTeacher(s): Dr. Liu Yang Responsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information:

PRODUCT AND SERvICE DESIGN IN PRACTICE Tuote- ja palvelusuunnittelu käytännössäCode: TUTA 3230Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites: introduction to Product Development, TUTA1120Learning Outcomes: students will learn axiomatic design theory, and to do design work in teams in real customer settingContent: product and service development contexts, pro-duct and service design theory, methods and toolsStudy Materials:Suh, N. P., 2001, Axiomatic Design: Advances and Appli-cations, Oxford University Press, New York, NYlecture materialonline tools and web resourcesscientific articles provided by the teacher Teaching Methods: lectures 14 h, workshops 14 h, pre-sentations 8 hModes of Study: lectures, workshops, design project in teams, customer visits Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completi-on language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or fail, 2 quizzes 20 % (10 % each), design project 80 %, activity (+)

Responsible Person: Jussi KantolaTeacher(s): Jussi KantolaResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information:

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT METHODS Tuotannonohjauksen menetelmätCode: TUTA3240Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites: Operations ResearchLearning Outcomes: to understand set of advanced met-hods and models in productions / operations management to apply production planning and control tools and techni-ques for decision makingContent: integration of productions / operations mana-gement, capacity planning, production performance and assessment, production dynamics and constraints and theory of constraints, impact of variability and managing in production systems, push vs pull production system, manufacturing execution systems, optimization models in POM, production planning and control, and production platforms and concept of flexibilityStudy Materials: 1. Wallace Hopp (2007) Supply Chain Science, Mc-

graw-Hill/Irwin2. Wallace Hopp and Mark L. Spearman (2008) Factory

Physics 3rd edition, Mcgraw-Hill / Irwin3. articlesTeaching Methods: lectures and labs 23 hours, indepen-dent assignment workModes of Study: four submitted assignmentsLanguages: language(s) of instruction: English; completi-on language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Petri HeloTeacher(s): Petri Helo, Pornthep AnussornnitisarnResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management, replaces advanced course in production operations management

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Study Materials: depend on the topicTeaching Methods: self-studyModes of Study: self-study (projects) or participating in TIMES or Vendor Business Games Languages: EnglishGrading: pass or failResponsible Person: Päivi HaapalainenTeacher(s): Päivi HaapalainenResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: the industrial management pro-ject work course can be completed around the year, and is not tied a specific course schedule (except the TIMES and Vendor Business Games), the course should consist of at least two different part performances, the part per-formances are added to the student’s credit registry upon completion

RESEARCH METHODS IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Tuotantotalouden tutkimusmenetelmätCode: TUTA3190Credits: 5 ECTSPrerequisites:Learning Outcomes: The student will learn how to select the topic and define the research question, the student will be able to define the research framework and design the research by choosing the method that fit on the project. This course is aimed at helping student write good scien-tific report and to start the master’s thesis.Content: The aim is to give a good grounding in research methods with emphasis on how this can be applied in industrial management settings. It introduces the field of management and business studies and some of the main research paradigms and theories; it examines the pros and cons of varied approaches to research as well as some ethical and practical problems that may likely confront a researcher.Study Materials: 1. Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill (2007

or older) Research Methods for Business Students, Pearson

2. Zikmund, Babin, Carr, Griffin 2014. Business Rese-arch Methods, 9th edition. International Edition.

Languages: English Grading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: professor Jussi KantolaTeacher(s): Joanna PaliszkiewiczResponsible Unit: Department of Production Additional Information: available only to students of the Master’s Programme in Industrial Management

PROJECT WORK IN INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Tuotantotalouden työkurssiCode: TUTA3070 TUTA3071 Quality TUTA3072 Times/Venture Business Games TUTA3073 Production Management TUTA3074 Logistics TUTA3075 agreed separately Credits: 2–5 ECTS for the course, 2–3 ECTS per partPrerequisites: bachelor level studies in department of in-dustrial managementLearning Outcomes: the student can solve practical problems by the application of relevant theory and report the results according to the standards of the department of industrial managementContent: the course can be compiled from a number of elements 1) The Project Work course can be completed by carrying out project based development work in compa-nies and other organizations, the amount of credits granted for each project varies with the difficulty of the task, the content of each project is to be agreed upon with the re-levant teacher, it is possible to carry out project work as a part of ongoing, wider research project of the department of industrial management 2) a second option is to take part in business games such as the Venture Cup (contact person Josu Takala) or the TIMES consulting competition (Tournament in Management and Engineering Skills) joint-ly arranged together with the TUTTI Student Society, the winning team of the local elimination rounds will be able to participate in the international ESTIEM semifinals, partici-pating in a business game will give a maximum of 3 ECTS, we recommend that the course is completed by participa-tion in several different events and projects, combining the different options available to the student

3. Journal articles: including an assessment of survey, case studies and other methods

Teaching Methods: Lectures and tutoring 20 hours and seminars 20 hours, workshop based on PhD candidates’ presentations, seminars based on students’ proposed the-sis topic (conceptual/dynamic abstract, introduction and methods), teaching and seminars in EnglishModes of Study: Coursework, project work, pop quiz, and workshops Languages: EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 orfailResponsible Person: Jussi KantolaTeacher(s): Dr. Emmanuel NdzibahResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management

SIMULATION OF PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Tuotantojärjestelmien simulointiCode: TUTA3250Credits: 3 ECTS Prerequisites: Introduction to Production Management, Basic Course in StatisticsLearning Outcomes: to understand production simulati-on methods, tools and techniques for decision making by using stochastic methods, to apply basic tools of simulati-on in context of operations management and management science, to evaluate simulation model results Content: continuous and discrete event simulation, stochastic process, statistical ranking and selection procedures, verification and validation of simula-tion models, using MS Excel based simulation tools, pro-duction simulation by using Extend softwareStudy Materials: Manuel, L., Laguna, M., & Marklund, J. (2005) Business Process Modeling, Simulation and De-sign, Pearson Education IndiaTeaching Methods: lectures and labs 20 hoursModes of Study: submitted assignmentsLanguages: language(s) of instruction: English completi-on language(s): EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Petri HeloTeacher(s): Juta Pichitlamken, Yohanes Nugroho

Responsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management

SUPPLY CHAIN DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT Toimitusketjujen suunnittelu ja johtaminenCode: TUTA3120Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites: obligatory prerequisites: Introduction to Production Management, Basic Course in LogisticsLearning Outcomes: the aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Ma-nagement, introduce Tools in Designing, Managing and Optimizing the Supply Chain Network.Content: Supply Chain Performance, Drivers and Met-rics, Designing Global Supply Chain and Distribution Networks, Demand Forecasting, Aggregate and Sales and Operations Planning, Cycle and Safety Inventories, Product Availability Optimization, Transportation, Sourcing and Pricing Decisions, Information Technology and Sustai-nability in Supply Chain.Study Materials:1. Book: Supply Chain Management, 5/E. Sunil Chop-

ra, Northwestern University , Peter Meindl. ISBN-10: 0132743957. Prentice Hall, 2013. Cloth, 528 pp. Published 01/26/2012.

2. Other course material provided by the lecturerAdditional reading: Book: Supply Chain Network Design: Applying Optimizati-on and Analytics to the Global Supply Chain. Michael Wat-son, Sara Lewis, Peter Cacioppi, Jay Jayaraman. ISBN-10: 0-13-301737-0. Pearson Education Inc., 2013.Teaching Methods: lectures and exercises 30 hModes of Study: written exam, written group work and participation in possible visitor lecturesLanguages: EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or fail, 65% written exam and 35% group workResponsible Person: Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenTeacher(s): Katariina Pukkila-PalmunenResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: this course is available only for the master students in Industrial Management

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INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP Työharjoittelu Code: TUTA2950/TUTA3950 Credits: 1–5 ECTS Prerequisites:Learning Outcomes: the student learns to apply studied theory in to a practical situation Content: internship in a company or public organization, the aim is to gather practical work experience Study Materials: – Teaching Methods: internship in a company or public or-ganizationModes of Study: internship and written reportLanguages: Finnish, EnglishGrading: approved/failResponsible Person: Daniel SahebiTeacher(s): Daniel SahebiResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information: participation: industrial intern-ship, 2 weeks of full-time work gives one credit unit, the Industrial Management unit’s assistant approves the cour-se credit on the basis of the student’s internship report and the attached work certificate can be done as a part of either the bachelor’s degree or the master’s degree, for more detailed instructions on internships and the intern-ship report, see webpages of the University of Vaasa

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT TeknologiajohtaminenCode: TUTA3030Credits: 5 ECTS Prerequisites: Introduction to Product Development and Quality Management, Introduction to Production Manage-mentLearning Outcomes: to apply modern theories of strate-gy for industrial enterprises, especially in small businesses utilizing strategic networking, the sub strategy starts from the business strategy of the enterprise by utilizing techno-logy and knowledge transfer mechanisms (benchmarking) to be implemented in the core business processesContent: technology driven strategies technology and operations management, strategic networking and modern dynamic (qualitative) decision making processes all from the application point of viewStudy Materials:1. Garton, C. & McCulloch, E.: Fundamentals of Techno-

logy Project Management, McPress, 20052. Burgelman, R.; Christensen, C.; Wheelwright, S. &

Maidique, M.: Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003

Teaching Methods: 30 hours combining theory and se-minarsModes of Study: according to RBL-processLanguages: EnglishGrading: scale 1–5 or failResponsible Person: Josu TakalaTeacher(s): Rayko ToshevResponsible Unit: Department of ProductionAdditional Information:

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