Microeconomics of Competitiveness: firms, clusters, and economic developmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YHIYH400
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Murat Akpinar
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Materials
See below the course literature.
You will also read articles and case materials that will be provided by the lecturer.
Enrollment
18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
21.02.2025 - 19.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 45
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
MTM21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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HBI21S1Degree Programme in International Business
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MTM23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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HBI23S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
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YBB25VKNMaster’s Degree in International Business Management, EM Normandie, (Master’s), Spring 2025
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ZJA25KHAvoin amk, lita
-
HBI20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
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HKV25KDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
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HBI22S1Degree Programme in International Business
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HKV24SDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
-
MTM20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
-
MTM22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
You will also read articles and case materials that will be provided by the lecturer.
Teaching methods
Blended learning: a combination of face-to-face learning and independent learning
You will learn through face-to-face interaction in the classroom in lectures and group work. This will be complemented by independent study through individual and group assignments.
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
International connections
The contents of this course are originally based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where Jamk was a member from 2011 until 2023 together with more than 100 universities from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 30 hours
Preparing case assignments 30 hours
Group project 50 hours
Individual assignments 10 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 7 and ending in week 17. No contact sessions in weeks 9 and 16.
Further information
You will be assessed based on group assignments, an individual assignment, and your active participation in the class.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Enrollment
01.02.2024 - 11.02.2024
Timing
12.02.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Teacher in charge
Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
HKV24KDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
-
YBB24VKNMaster’s degree in Business Administration, EM Normandie, Spring 2024
-
YBB24VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
-
HKV23SDIBMPost-Graduate Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where Jamk is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 30 hours
Preparing case assignments 30 hours
Group project 50 hours
Individual assignments 10 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 7 and ending in week 17. No contact sessions in weeks 9 and 16.
Further information
Case studies, group project, individual assignment, active participation in class
Diploma in IBM groups: HKV24KDIBM, HKV23SDIBM
Exchange YBB24VK: 5 places
EM Normandie YBB24VKN: 8 places
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Timing
06.03.2023 - 21.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
HKV23KDIBMDiploma in International Business Management
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where JAMK is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 30 hours
Preparing case assignments 30 hours
Group project 30 hours
Individual assignment 30 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 10 and ending in week 20. No contact session in week 13 and 19.
Further information
Case studies, group project, individual assignment, active participation in class
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Enrollment
06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 12.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
YBB23VKNMaster’s Degree in International Business Management, EM Normandie, (Master’s)
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22SDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
-
YBB23VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where JAMK is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 30 hours
Preparing case assignments 30 hours
Group project 30 hours
Individual assignment 30 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 7 and ending in week 18. No contact sessions in weeks 9, 13 and 17.
Further information
Case studies, group project, individual assignment, active participation in class
EM Normandie students: 14
Diploma in IBM: 21
Exchange and Degree students: 15
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Enrollment
06.02.2023 - 12.02.2023
Timing
13.02.2023 - 12.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Diploma in International Business Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
HKV22SDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
-
HKV22SDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
-
YBB23VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where JAMK is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 30 hours
Preparing case assignments 30 hours
Group project 30 hours
Individual assignment 30 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 7 and ending in week 18. No contact sessions in weeks 9, 13, and 17.
Further information
Case studies, group project, individual assignment, active participation in class
Diploma in IBM: 34
Exchange and Degree students: 16
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Timing
07.03.2022 - 27.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
-
HKV22KDIBM2Diploma in International Business Management
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where JAMK is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 15 hours
Group project 40 hours
Individual assignment 65 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 10 and ending in week 18.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree
Enrollment
07.02.2022 - 28.02.2022
Timing
14.02.2022 - 27.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Groups
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YBB22VKMaster's Degree Programme in International Business, vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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YBB22VKNMaster’s Degree in International Business Management, EM Normandie
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HKV22KDIBM1Diploma in International Business Management
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ZJA22KHAvoin AMK, lita
Objective
You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms, countries, and regions. You can assess the quality of the business environment. You understand the importance of clusters and how cluster members such as network partners, industry associations, universities, and government can contribute to enhancing sustainable competitiveness.
The competences to develop in this course are sustainable global business management and sustainable development.
Sustainable global business management: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for firms and clusters. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for firms and propose sustainable solutions.
Sustainable development: You understand the key determinants of sustainable competitiveness for countries and regions. You apply disciplinary knowledge to analyze their challenges of competitiveness for countries and regions and propose sustainable solutions.
Content
Sustainable competitiveness of firms, countries, and regions; economic development, prosperity, productivity, social progress index, quality of the business environment, diamond model, clusters, cluster mapping, cluster policies, cluster initiatives, cluster dynamics
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Porter, M. (2008). On Competition. The Harvard Business Review Book Series.
Selected cases by the teacher.
Teaching methods
Face-to-face learning: Lectures, case study discussions, group project presentations
Virtual learning: individual assignments, group project
Employer connections
There is no internship.
Exam schedules
There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.
International connections
The contents of this course are based on learning materials from Michael Porter's Microeconomics of Competitiveness network, where JAMK is a member together with 150 higher education institutions from all around the world.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 15 hours
Preparing for the lectures 15 hours
Group project 40 hours
Individual assignment 65 hours
Content scheduling
One contact session per week for 1.5 hours, starting in week 7 and ending in week 16. No contact session in week 9.
Further information
Avoin amk 3
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
Sufficient 1: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a sufficient level but fail to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a well-structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
Good 3: You have a good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them well to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and use them innovatively to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
You have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of sustainable competitiveness and apply them critically to assess the sustainable competitiveness of a company, a country, a region or a cluster. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.
Qualifications
Competences of Bacherlor's degree