The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2010 (international students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2010 (native finnish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2010 (native swedish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2011 (international students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2011 (native finnish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2011 (native swedish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2012 (international students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2012 (native finnish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
- International business 2012 (native swedish speaking students) - Profile: ebusiness and distribution
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course isto provide the knwoledge and skills needed
to independetly work as an export salesperson or export manager.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course your are expected to be able
to idenpendently analyze, plan, implement and evaluate the
international operations of a firm.
Course contents
During the course indirect-, direct- and own export operations of a
firm are described. Also special international operations of the firm are described.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Basic course in marketing or logistics.
Previous course names
N/A
Additional information
Mandatory attendance during the seminars. Possible extension study course for Plastics Technology students.
Recommended or required reading
A Basic Guide to Exporting,the official government resource for small and medium-sized businesses.” 2012 edition. Can be downloaded from: http://export.gov/basicguide/eg_main_017244.asp External link
Kotabe M.& Helsen K. (2004): Global Marketing Management, third edition, or later, John Wiley& Sons Inc. ISBN 0-471-23062-6. Selected parts according to examiner's instructions.
Hand out material and articles according to examiner's instructions.
Study activities
- Lectures - 18 hours
- Practical exercises - 35 hours
- Individual studies - 40 hours
- Internet-based studies - 40 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course you should pass the following examinations:
1. write a term paper on an export related topic together with another student and function as an opponent for another term paper. A presence is mandatory at the at term paper presentations
2. do small lecture related assignments and
3. pass a final written exam on the course literature.
The grade is determined in the following way:
40% term paper and commentating, 40% examination and 20% class assignments.
Teacher
Mildén Peter
Examiner
Mildén Peter
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
See ARBS
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions