Business Networks (5 cr)
Code: TLHH3500-3020
General information
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 15
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
- Anna Riikonen
Groups
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UTIVERKKOInstitute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)
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.