The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Information technology 2014 - Business processes
- Information technology 2015 - Business processes
- Information technology 2016 - Business processes
- Information technology 2017 - Business processes
- Information technology 2018 - Corporate activities
- Information technology 2019 - Corporate activities
- Information technology 2020 - Corporate activities
- Information technology 2021 - Corporate activities
- Information technology 2022 - Corporate activities
- Information technology 2023 - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2013 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2013 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2014 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2014 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2014 (tourism) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2015 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2015 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2015 (tourism) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2016 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2016 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2016 (tourism) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2017 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2017 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2017 (tourism) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2018 (logistics) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2018 (marketing) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2018 (tourism) - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2019 - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2020 - Corporate activities
- Business administration 2021 - Corporate activities - foundation studies
- Business administration 2022 - Corporate activities - foundation studies
- Business administration 2023 - Corporate activities - foundation studies
- Plastics technology 2010 (swedish) - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2011 (swedish) - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2012 (swedish) - Business administration
- Plastics technology 2013 (swedish) - Business administration
- Tourism 2013 - Corporate activities
The course takes place in period
1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
Level/category
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
Home page of the course
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
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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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 |