Opetussuunnitelmat

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

This course is a virtual course. Course consists five different subjects and every subject has own assignments. You will study all subjects independently through given materials.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Further information

Open UAS: 5
CampusOnline: 20

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, visitor lectures, workshops and possible company excursion.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is made as group exam.

Employer connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam schedules

Exam is arranged at week 49, 2022

Re-exams will be confirmed according to the need.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information

Course assessment is based on learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Möller, Kristian, Arto Rajala, and Senja Svahn. 2009. Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiainfo Teknova.

Valkokari, Katri, Hakanen, Taru, Airola Merja. 2007. Yritysverkoston strateginen kehittäminen. Työkirja. VTT.

Valkokari, Katri, Raimo Hyötyläinen, Harri I. Kulmala, Pekka Malinen, Kristian Möller, and Jukka Vesalainen. 2009. Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOYpro.

Kola, S., Koivukoski, U., Koponen, L. & Heino, M. 2020. Ecosystem handbook. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held online.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours (on-line)
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, visitor lectures, workshops and possible company excursion.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is made as group exam.

Employer connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam schedules

Exam is arranged at week 49, 2022

Re-exams will be confirmed according to the need.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information

Course assessment is based on learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Möller, Kristian, Arto Rajala, and Senja Svahn. 2009. Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiainfo Teknova.

Valkokari, Katri, Hakanen, Taru, Airola Merja. 2007. Yritysverkoston strateginen kehittäminen. Työkirja. VTT.

Valkokari, Katri, Raimo Hyötyläinen, Harri I. Kulmala, Pekka Malinen, Kristian Möller, and Jukka Vesalainen. 2009. Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOYpro.

Kola, S., Koivukoski, U., Koponen, L. & Heino, M. 2020. Ecosystem handbook. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held either via online or face-to-face.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information

AVOIN AMK 25

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Möller, Kristian, Arto Rajala, and Senja Svahn. 2009. Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiainfo Teknova.

Valkokari, Katri, Hakanen, Taru, Airola Merja. 2007. Yritysverkoston strateginen kehittäminen. Työkirja. VTT.

Valkokari, Katri, Raimo Hyötyläinen, Harri I. Kulmala, Pekka Malinen, Kristian Möller, and Jukka Vesalainen. 2009. Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOYpro.

Kola, S., Koivukoski, U., Koponen, L. & Heino, M. 2020. Ecosystem handbook. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held online.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours (on-line)
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

This course is a virtual course. Course consists five different subjects and every subject has own assignments. You will study all subjects independently through given materials.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Further information

Open UAS: 5
CampusOnline: 20

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.
Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

7 contact lessons according to separate time schedule. Contact lessons are face-to-face in main campus.
Independent study consists of orientation assignments, learning assignments and learning diary.
Course exam is made as group exam.

Employer connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam schedules

This course has an exam on April 2023.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- contact lessons, 7 times, around 26 hours
- Company excursion, around 8 hours
- Independent study, around 100 hours

Further information

Course assessment is based on orientation assignments, learning assignments, learning diary and exam.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held either via online or face-to-face.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

This course is a virtual course. Course consists five different subjects and every subject has own assignment. You will study all subjects independently through given materials.

Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, visitor lectures, workshops and possible company excursion.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is made as group exam.

Employer connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam schedules

Exam is arranged at week 49, 2022

1. re-exam: week 50, 2022
2. re-exam: will be confirmed according to the need

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- contact lessons, 7 times, around 25 hours
- Company excursion, around 8 hours
- Independent study, around 102 hours

Further information

Course assessment is based on orientation assignments, learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Möller, Kristian, Arto Rajala, and Senja Svahn. 2009. Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiainfo Teknova.

Valkokari, Katri, Hakanen, Taru, Airola Merja. 2007. Yritysverkoston strateginen kehittäminen. Työkirja. VTT.

Valkokari, Katri, Raimo Hyötyläinen, Harri I. Kulmala, Pekka Malinen, Kristian Möller, and Jukka Vesalainen. 2009. Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOYpro.

Kola, S., Koivukoski, U., Koponen, L. & Heino, M. 2020. Ecosystem handbook. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held either via online or face-to-face.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Möller, Kristian, Arto Rajala, and Senja Svahn. 2009. Tulevaisuutena liiketoimintaverkot: johtaminen ja arvonluonti. Teknologiainfo Teknova.

Valkokari, Katri, Hakanen, Taru, Airola Merja. 2007. Yritysverkoston strateginen kehittäminen. Työkirja. VTT.

Valkokari, Katri, Raimo Hyötyläinen, Harri I. Kulmala, Pekka Malinen, Kristian Möller, and Jukka Vesalainen. 2009. Verkostot liiketoiminnan kehittämisessä. WSOYpro.

Kola, S., Koivukoski, U., Koponen, L. & Heino, M. 2020. Ecosystem handbook. Helsinki: Alma Talent.

Teaching methods

3 contact days according to separate time schedule. Contact days are held either via online or face-to-face.
Learning assignments.
Study material on virtual study environment.

Employer connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam schedules

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information

AVOIN AMK 25

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

This course is a virtual course. Course consists five different subjects and every subject has own assignment. You will study all subjects independently through given materials.

Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

The Course competences:
procurement skills, management skills, working life skills and engineering practice.

The learning objectives of this course:
In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.

Content

In this course you will study following topics:
Networks as phenomenon
Networks and value networks in business
SRM (Supplier relationship management)
Collaboration between organizations
Collaboration between individuals

Materials

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

This course is a virtual course. Course consists five different subjects and every subject has own assignment. You will study all subjects independently through given materials.

Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide. Course teacher will give additional information of other possible methods to take this course.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Qualifications

Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.