Kursen ingår i dessa läroplaner och studiehelheter
Nivå/kategori
Undervisningsspråk
Engelska
Kurstyp
Obligatorisk
Cykel/nivå
Yrkeshögskoleexamen
Rekommenderat studieår
1
Omfattning
5 sp
Kompetensmål
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
Läranderesultat
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)
Innehåll
- the purpose of firms and business
- organisation and leadership
- different legal forms of companies and
relevant legislation
- basics of corporate analysis
Förkunskaper
No prior knowledge required.
Mer information
More information will be given at the
introduction
and on Itslearning.
The course is taught both in Swedish and in
English.
Litteratur
Skripak, S. J. (2016). Fundamentals of Business.
Virginia Tech. (copy the whole link!)
https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/fun Extern länk
damentals-of-business
Guide Become an Entrepreneur in Finland 2023 
(copy the whole link!)

https://uusyrityskeskus.fi/wp Extern länk-
content/uploads/2023/02/Uusyrityskeskus_Guide_Becoming_an_Entr
epreneur_in_Finland_2023.pdf

Other study material will be announced during
the course.
Studieaktiviteter
- Föreläsningar - 42 timmar
- Självstudier - 93 timmar
Arbetsbelastning
- Kursens totala antal arbetstimmar: 135 timmar
- Varav självstyrda studieformer: 135 timmar
- Varav schemalagda studier: 0 timmar
Undervisningsform
Flerformsundervisning (delvis nätundervisning handledd eller självstudier)
Examinationsformer
Tentamina (skriftliga-, muntliga-, hem-)
Examinationskrav
To pass the course the student needs 50% of the 
total points. The
course can be passed by 
passing two module-exams, each giving 45
points, 
or by passing a final exam giving 90 points. 
Attendance
amounts to 10 points. The module-exams 
are one chance only, for the
final exam there 
are re-exams.
Lärare
Buttler Pekka
Examinator
Buttler Pekka
Kursens hemsida
Antal kursplatser
Ingen begränsning
Delprestation i kraft till
12 månader efter kursens slutdatum
Examinationsformer
Tentdatum meddelas senare - Tentamina