The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus will be for you to
build the following
competences:

- Competence in managing and expanding a business
in changing conditions.
- Understanding the Nordic business environment,
and differences between Nordic countries
- Competence in international business conduct,
spoken and written business communication,
teamwork

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you:

(knowledge)

- obtain relevant information about new markets
and businesses.
- Know how to find and analyse relevant data
- understand the importance of adopting high
standards in conduct and communication, e.g.,
developing awareness/sensitivity regarding:
1) cultural differences in conduct and
communication,
2) the degree of formality/informality in
different forms of interaction,
3) codes of conduct in different situations, and
4) deadlines and agreements, reciprocal
expectations

(skill)

-can conduct business and environment analysis.
-can build networks and communicate professionally
and appropriately with various counterparties.
-develop presentation skills.
-adopt a polite and polished style of written and
spoken communication.

(attitude)

-increase your awareness of and adopt a
sensitivity towards differences in the code of
conduct in different business encounters.
- develop a sensitivity to cultural differences,
especially in conduct and communication.
- perceive yourself as a self-starter and act
accordingly

Course contents

- Economic analyses of each Nordic country
- PESTEL-analyses
- Comparative studies of competitiveness
fundamentals in the region
- Macro and microeconomic analysis of the business
environments in the Nordic region

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree

Recommended or required reading

Participants will actively seek for relevant
sources of information throughout the course.
For example:

1. Economic reports by national authorities and
research institutions
2. Regional reports by Nordic and International
bodies
3. Scientific articles on the region as well as
on relevant theories and methods
4. Methodological guidelines produced by
lecturer

Study activities

  • Lectures - 15 hours
  • Small-group work - 15 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 55 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours

Workload

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

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should do
individual assignments as well as produce in a
team a project report.

Some assigment will be also orally

presented in class.

Group assignment points and individual

assignments points (with separately defined

deadlines during course) will be outlined in the

course introduction materials.

For to pass the course 50% of points in all

assignments needed.

Teacher

Kietz Tove

Examiner

Kietz Tove

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (1 student enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments

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