The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit we focus on the following
competencies:

Basic competence in fact-based decision making

Competence in the structure, and functions of
business organisations

Competence in understanding how businesses
contribute to
society

Basic competence in business law

Competence in drafting a business plan

Competence in understanding how businesses manage
their
finances and profitability

SDG´s in focus:

8.Decent work and economic growth
12. Responsible consumption and production

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this study unit:

You can describe how business activities
contribute to
society and the business owners. (Knowledge)

You can describe the most relevant legal
requirements
for business in Finland. (Knowledge)

You are able to discuss key concepts concerning
the
profitability and financial situation of the
business.
(Skills)

You reflect over the benefits and drawbacks of
different organisational structures. (Approach)

Course contents

- the purpose of firms and business
- organisation and leadership
- different legal forms of companies and
relevant legislation
- basics of corporate analysis

Prerequisites and co-requisites

No prior knowledge required.

Additional information

More information will be given at the introduction
and on Itslearning.
The course is taught both in Swedish and in
English.

Recommended or required reading

P-H Skärvad, j Olsson:Företagsekonomi 100,
Faktabok,Liber 2013
Skripak, S. J. (2016). Fundamentals of Business.
Virginia Tech.
(copy the whole link!)
https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/fun External link
damentals-of-business

Guide Become an Entrepreneur in Finland 2023 
(copy the whole link!)

https://uusyrityskeskus.fi/wp External link-
content/uploads/2023/02/Uusyrityskeskus_Guide_Becoming_an_Entr
epreneur_in_Finland_2023.pdf

More information and materials will be handed
out at the lectures.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 42 hours
  • Individual studies - 93 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Multiform education

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

För godkänd kurs fordras 50% av totala poängen. 
Kursen kan
avklaras antingen genom att klara 
två deltentamina, som ger 45
poäng var, 
eller en sluttentamen som ger 90 poäng. För 
närvaro ges
10 poäng. Deltentamina kan tas bara 
en gång, för sluttentamen
ordnas 
omtentamenstillfällen

Teacher

Buttler Pekka

Examiner

Buttler Pekka

Group size

No limit (88 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until date 2020-07-31

The timetable of the course

Omtentamensdatumen är fredag 22.11 kl 15-16 och
fredag 17.1.2020 kl 15-16.

Course enrolment period

2023-08-10 to 2023-08-30

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-08-29 13:30 - 16:15 F249 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-08-31 09:00 - 11:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-04 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-07 09:00 - 11:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-11 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-13 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder/Introduction to Business Administration - Deltentamen 1/Part Examination 1 Ordinarietid 3 h (4 h endast för dem som med intyg kan bekräfta tilläggstid)/3 h (4 h only for those have an official certificate proving that they need extra time) Buttler Pekka
2023-09-25 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-09-27 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-10-02 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-10-04 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-10-09 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-10-11 13:00 - 15:45 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder Buttler Pekka
2023-10-20 09:00 - 13:00 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder/Introduction to Business Administration - Deltentamen 2/Part Examination 2 Ordinarietid 3 h (4 h endast för dem som med intyg kan bekräfta tilläggstid)/3 h (4 h only for those have an official certificate proving that they need extra time) Buttler Pekka
2023-11-10 09:00 - 13:00 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder/Introduction to Business Administration - Omtentamen 1/Re-exam 1 Ordinarietid 3 h (4 h endast för dem som med intyg kan bekräfta tilläggstid)/3 h (4 h only for those have an official certificate proving that they need extra time) Buttler Pekka
2023-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 F143 Företagsekonomins grunder/Introduction to Business Administration - Omtentamen 2/Re-Exam 2 Ordinarietid 3 h (4 h endast för dem som med intyg kan bekräfta tilläggstid)/3 h (4 h only for those who have an official certificate proving that they need extra time) Buttler Pekka

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