Academic year 2021 - 2022

• Master's Thesis, Research Writing (YZ00BL98-3013),
       01.10.2021 – 10.12.2021,  3 cr — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The content of the course is specifically designed to support theses that serve the development and renewal of working life. During the course, the focus is on writing the theoretical basis of your own thesis.
  
  You will gain the needed confidence in your research-style writing to be able to work on your thesis and write authentic, factual text based on published sources, follow the principles of scientific writing, and demonstrate your ability to write in accordance with the style manual designated by JAMK (Project Reporting Instructions/APA 7).

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  You have completed the Research-Based Development course and Phase 1 of the Thesis Plan, which is described on the Thesis webpage in JAMK's Open Study Materials.

  Course contents

  The writing process
  Structure of the thesis
  Basic principles of citation
  Argumentation
  Narrative of the thesis

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  The course is marked as passed when all assignments have been completed and they demonstrate that the themes of the course have been studied and the learning materials have been utilized in the process.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Tämä toteutus on tarkoitettu logistiikan YAMK-opiskelijoille.
  
  Opintojakso on tarkoitettu opinnäytetyötään suomen kielellä kirjoittaville. Englannin kielellä kirjoittavat osallistuvat vastaavalle englanninkieliselle toteutukselle Research Writing. Käytössä on Moodle-oppimisympäristö.
  
  Opintojaksolle osallistutaan siinä vaiheessa opinnäytetyöprosessia, kun opinnäytetyön suunnitteluvaihe on tehty (ks. Opinnäytetyö-ohjesivuston kuvio https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/opinnaytetyo/opinnaytetyo/yamk-opinnaytetyo/).
  
  Toteutuksen aluksi palautat 3 - 5 sivua opinnäytetyösi tietoperustaa ja opintojakson aikana muokkaat ja kirjoitat opinnäytetyösi tietoperustaa ohjatusti ryhmän kanssa yhteisellä aikataululla. Kesto on noin yhdeksän viikkoa.
  
  Toteutus on kokonaan virtuaalinen. Siihen kuuluu infowebinaarin lisäksi 2 -3 webinaaria, joissa ohjeistetaan kirjoittamista. Webinaarit pidetään Zoomissa. (not translated)

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Liukko, S. & Perttula, S. 2020. Opinnäytetyön raportointi. Jyväskylä: Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. https://oppimateriaalit.jamk.fi/raportointiohje/. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Tarja Ahopelto

  Timing

  01.10.2021 - 10.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Orientoituminen ja työtilaan tutustuminen 10 h
  Webinaarit 5 -10 h
  Materiaalin opiskelu ja tehtävien tekeminen 10 - 20 h
  Oman opinnäytetyön tietoperustan kirjoittaminen ja analysointi 30 - 50 h (not translated)

  Alternative learning methods

  Laurea-amk:n, Centria-amk:n ja JAMKin yhteisesti tuottama Tutkimusviestinnän opintojakso CampusOnlinessa, 3 tai 5 op. (not translated)

  Seats

  12 - 30

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  TA94 - Kielikeskus
• Purchasing Management (YLHX1570-3011),
       30.08.2021 – 31.12.2021,  5 cr  (ZJA21ST, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The role of purchasing in organizations is increasingly significant. Organizations concentrate in their core competences and activities. They purchase more and more materials, products and services. Value for the customers is created together with the suppliers. At the same purchasing management controls a huge portion of the total costs in one's business. The competitiveness of the organization can be improved through the professional purchasing management.
  
  During the course you will learn to observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You will learn to improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You will be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Bachelor degree

  Course contents

  The main themes in the course will be purchasing management, purchasing process, analyzing and developing purchasing and a selected special topic in purchasing management.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You can improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You are be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  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.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.
  
  Following books can be utilized:
  Arjan van Weele. 2018 or later. Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (e-book available).
  
  Sanna Nieminen. 2016. Hyvä hankinta – Parempi bisnes (e-book available)
  
  Kari Iloranta & Hanna Pajunen-Muhonen. 2012 or later. Hankintojen johtaminen

  Lecturer(s)

  Minna Kervinen

  Working life cooperation

  Some assignments can be made to working life, if suitable for the student.

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam on the course.

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Learning assignments and 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

  Groups

  • ZJA21ST
  • ZJK21ST

  Alternative learning methods

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

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Avoin amk 10
  CampusOnline 20 (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master's Degree Programme in Lifecycle Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Open Studies

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• The Future of Logistics (YLLX1570-3002),
       20.11.2021 – 19.02.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course:
  
  Commonly has been recognized that the world is nowadays increasingly VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity). Changing operational environment is also challenging logistics as a function and things must be done in a different way to generate the expected value. During the course you will understand the role of logistics as a "builder" of future competitiveness and you will realize what have to be taken into account to enable success also in the future.
  
  Competences
  
  Logistics
  Strategic
  Internationalisation and communications
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community
  
  Learning outcome
  
  Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice on general level.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - (not translated)

  Course contents

  Content
  
  - The role of logistics in the future
  - Logistics as a builder of competitiveness
  - New technologies, including robotics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1: Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice on general level.
  
  Satisfactory 2: Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice both on general level and own organisation's level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3: Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes the changes and demands of logistics and understands how those will influence to their own organisation. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice both on general level and own organisation's level.
  
  Very good 4: Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes the changes and demands of logistics, understands how those will influence to their own organisation and is able to give some recommendations. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice both on general level and own organisation's level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5: Student understands how and why logistics as a function will develop in the future. Student recognizes the changes and demands of logistics, understands how those will influence to their own organisation and is able to give some recommendations. Student recognizes new technologies, their possibilities and how to apply them into practice both on general level and own organisation's level. Students understands how to build competitiveness by logistics.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Luennot ja työpajatyöskentely kontaktipäivillä.
  Case stydy -työskentely/opetus kontaktipäivällä
  Oppimistehtävät (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Eero Aarresola

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Zansen, J.,Haapanen, M.& Syrjänen, T. 2017. Digilogistiikka.
  Moodle- ja luentomateriaalit
  Tieteelliset artikkelit (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Eero Aarresola, Ville Karjalainen

  Working life cooperation

  Opintojaksolla vierailee luennoitsijoita työelämästä.
  Opintojakson oppimistehtävät ovat luonteeltaan työelämää kehittäviä/tutkivia. (not translated)

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Opintojaksolla ei järjestetä tenttejä. (not translated)

  Internationality

  Kansainvälisyys toteutuu opintojaksolla KV -artikkelien käyttämisenä opetusmateriaalina. (not translated)

  Timing

  20.11.2021 - 19.02.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Kontaktiluennot 20 h
  Oppimistehtävät 70 h
  Opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen 45 h
  Yhteensä 135 h (not translated)

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • YLO21S1

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Assessment methods

  Opintojakson arviointi pohjautuu oppimistavoitteista johdettuihin arviointikriteereihin. Osaaminen osoitetaan oppimistehtävissä, joita on opintojaksolla kaksi.
  Molemmat oppimistehtävät on suoritettava hyväksytysti ja ne arvioidaan asteikolla (0-5). Opintojakson kokonaisarvosana muodostuu oppimistehtävien arvosanojen keskiarvosta.
  
  Myöhässä palautetun oppimistehtävän maksimiarvosana on 80% alkuperäisestä. Läsnäolo kontaktipäivillä on pakollinen - mahdollinen poissaolo korvataan erillisellä lisätehtävällä. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  2 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Leadership Dynamics (YZZZ0220-3024),
       01.08.2021 – 31.12.2021,  5 cr  (YTB20S1, ...) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of the course is to learn to understand and master the means provided by leadership competence and emotional intelligence, as well as the interaction skills with which organisations and their staff succeed in an international and digital operating environment.
  
  Course competences
  Organisational and financial management
  Service business management
  Ethical competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  You understand different theories and models of leadership and the differences between them, and are able to apply them in actual working practice. You define key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your work role. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You recognise and evaluate your competence in, and the benefits of, leadership, emotional intelligence and interaction skills and name your principal development target. You experiment with practical dialogue skills in interaction and in discussions.

  Course contents

  Theories of leadership
  Current trends in leadership
  Ethical aspects of leadership
  Emotional intelligence and emotions
  Manager’s interaction skills
  Dialogism and dialogue tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Adequate 1
  You understand the differences between different theories and models of leadership. You differentiate between and classify key concepts of leadership. You discuss the subject from different perspectives. You recognise the key skills in, and benefits of, emotional intelligence, as well as methods for developing them. You define key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your work role. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You evaluate your leadership and interaction competence and recognise your principal development target. You write in an illustrative manner, but the text contains illogicalities and shortcomings.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  You apply the theory of leadership you have delineated. You select and define the key concepts. You utilise key emotional intelligence skills and development methods. You find a solution to the problem and illustrate the results with examples. The examples exhibit understanding and independent thinking that is connected to theory. You are able to cooperate in a responsible manner in a problem-solving situation and take responsibility for a colleague’s work. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You evaluate and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence with examples. You write in a logical and illustrative manner, but the text exhibits certain shortcomings. You write text that is partly unstructured and exhibits numerous different language and style errors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  You analyse essential and well-delineated theory and concepts of leadership and justify their choice. You demonstrate an ability to follow and analyse the development and/or research in your area of expertise. You analyse key emotional intelligence skills and development methods and understand how you can control your own emotions. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation project in which you apply new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding an alternative solution. You combine theory and practice. You analyse and substantiate the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You analyse and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence and are capable of developing it. You write in a logical and illustrative manner, substantiating the points you make. You write structured text with occasional language and style errors.
  
  Very good 4
  You outline a coherent whole from the key theories and concepts of leadership and emotional intelligence, which you reflect upon critically. You analyse, follow and discuss the development of, and international research in, your area of expertise. You develop key emotional intelligence skills, interpreting and managing emotions. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation project in which you resolve a practical problem. You assess the process and the outcome by mirroring them against usability and theory. You reflect upon leadership and ethicality from the point of view of equality. You analyse and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence and are capable of developing it. You write in a logical, analytical and competent manner. You write structured text in a fluent and almost error-free formal style.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  You produce new perspectives or new knowledge about leadership and emotional intelligence for your own organisation. You assess and interpret critically the development of professional fields and international research knowledge on leadership. You define the key concepts related to the specialised competence in theories of leadership in relation to one other. You show development responsibility for increasing new knowledge and practices in your own professional field and for goal-oriented learning in your own organisation from the leadership point of view. You create a plan to test how your own emotional intelligence or that of your organisation can be improved. You lead a research, development or innovation project in which you produce and analyse new knowledge and revise operating practices in the changing operating environment of your field. You assess, analyse, compare and substantiate the leadership and emotional intelligence development process, its outcome and its action proposals that are linked to the set objectives and criteria. You reflect upon leadership and ethicality at the societal level. You assess the development of your own leadership and interaction competence critically, comprehensively and in a diverse way. You write convincingly, presenting a logically coherent whole in which you combine things in a new way. You show an ability for critical and argumentative writing.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Lecturer(s)

  Sami Kalliomaa, Minna Liikanen

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 06.09.2021

  Groups

  • YTB20S1
  • YTO21S1
  • YTB21S1

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Liiketoimintayksikkö
• Purchasing Management (YLHX1570-3012),
       03.01.2022 – 31.05.2022,  5 cr  (ZJK22KT, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The role of purchasing in organizations is increasingly significant. Organizations concentrate in their core competences and activities. They purchase more and more materials, products and services. Value for the customers is created together with the suppliers. At the same purchasing management controls a huge portion of the total costs in one's business. The competitiveness of the organization can be improved through the professional purchasing management.
  
  During the course you will learn to observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You will learn to improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You will be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Bachelor degree

  Course contents

  The main themes in the course will be purchasing management, purchasing process, analyzing and developing purchasing and a selected special topic in purchasing management.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You can improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You are be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material and course literature will be given during the course

  Lecturer(s)

  Petrus Syvänperä

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam

  Timing

  03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

  Learning assignments and 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

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • ZJK22KT
  • ZJA22KT

  Alternative learning methods

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

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Avoin amk 10
  CampusOnline 20 (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master's Degree Programme in Lifecycle Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Open Studies

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Purchasing Management (YLHX1570-3013),
       01.03.2022 – 30.08.2022,  5 cr  (ZJK22KT, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The role of purchasing in organizations is increasingly significant. Organizations concentrate in their core competences and activities. They purchase more and more materials, products and services. Value for the customers is created together with the suppliers. At the same purchasing management controls a huge portion of the total costs in one's business. The competitiveness of the organization can be improved through the professional purchasing management.
  
  During the course you will learn to observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You will learn to improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You will be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Bachelor degree

  Course contents

  The main themes in the course will be purchasing management, purchasing process, analyzing and developing purchasing and a selected special topic in purchasing management.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You can improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You are be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

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  Language of instruction

  English

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Study material and course literature will be given during the course

  Lecturer(s)

  Petrus Syvänperä

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam

  Timing

  01.03.2022 - 30.08.2022

  Learning assignments and 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

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • ZJK22KT
  • ZJA22KT

  Alternative learning methods

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

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Avoin amk 10
  CampusOnline 20 (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master's Degree Programme in Lifecycle Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Open Studies

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3016),
       20.09.2021 – 15.12.2021,  5 cr  (YSY21SK, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities
  
  Competences
  Ethical competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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  Course contents

  The starting points and methodology of research-based development
  Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
  Process and management of research-based development
  Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
  Assessment as part of research-based development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Very good 4
  The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Further information

  The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the
  JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Base line online exam
  Individual learning tasks: Elevator speech, essays
  Small group work online
  Webinars
  Online Discussions
  Recorded online lectures, podcasts, or lectures in class

  Lecturer(s)

  Riitta Räsänen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
  OR
  Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
  OR
  Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
  OR
  Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
  OR
  Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.
  
  
  Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en
  
  Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

  Lecturer(s)

  Riitta Räsänen, Salla Grommi

  Working life cooperation

  You can connect working life development projects to learning tasks of the course.

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  It is recommended that the online exam be taken as soon as the online learning environment opens.
  An unsuccessful online exam can be taken for the first time in the following month, and a second re-opportunity opens in the following month.

  Timing

  20.09.2021 - 15.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  -lectures/online lectures 6 h
  - webinars/replacing assignments 6 h
  - learning tasks 43 h -
  studying the course material 40 h
  - preparation for the exam 40 h
  Total 135 hours.

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Content scheduling

  Online Implementation:
  Presenting on the online discussion platform is also a sign of your participation in the course. Presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
  The course is modular, where it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of the modules.
  
  The course has 2-3 webinars..

  Groups

  • YSY21SK
  • ZJA21SSYK

  Alternative learning methods

  You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification
  of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

  Seats

  15 - 25

  Assessment methods

  Peer review, reflective self-assessment, and teacher evaluation are used as assessment methods.
  Assessment of learning tasks:
  Discussion, introduction - evaluation on scale accepted - to be completed
  Online exam - evaluation on scale 0-5, weight 20%
  Expert blog posts and responses - evaluation on scale 0-5, weight 30%
  Presentation of the development method and elevator speech or pecha kucha - evaluation on scale of 0-5, weight 40%
  Reflection task on evaluation in development activities - evaluation on scale of 1-5, weight 10%

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3007),
       01.04.2022 – 12.06.2022,  5 cr  (YSY21SJ, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of qualitative research and to be able to use qualitative research and its methods in development and research practices at workplaces.
  
  Competences
  Ethical competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  Student has an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and has an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his/her own field of research and development work.

  Course contents

  Qualitative researches¿ information theoretic basis
  Defining the research topic and the research problem and questions
  Qualitative research process
  The main data collection methods in qualitative research
  Different types of literature review
  The main methods of data analysis in qualitative research
  The reliability and validity of qualitative research
  Qualitative research ethical issues

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student knows the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. He or she identifies different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student understands how to evaluate qualitative research. The student knows how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student applies the theoretical basis of qualitative research. The student is able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student can to apply qualitative research in his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in his/her own field research. The students can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in his/her field of research and development.
  
  Very good 4
  The student is able to synthetize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. The student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. Student can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. Student evaluates critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Location and time

  Implementation time 1.4-12.6.2022 (Moodle open)
  
  I Webinar 5.4.22 time 16-19
  II Webinar 21.4.22 time 16-19
  III Webinar 10.5.22 time 16-19
  A seminar day where the final assignment is presented 7.6.22 time 8-16

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Blended-learning, which utilizes face-to-face and online learning, and also there is independent learning and peer support.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sari Järvinen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Holloway, I. & Wheeler S. 2015. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare. 3rd ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  OR
  
  Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
  
  OR
  
  Klenke, K. 2008. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.
  
  Additional material:
  
  Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
  Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, Y. S. 2011. Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
  Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders cop.
  Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107–115.
  Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
  Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5.painos. London:Sage.
  Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. 2015. The Research process in Nursing. Wileys & Blackwell. Section 4 and chapter 34. Ebook
  Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sari Järvinen

  Timing

  01.04.2022 - 12.06.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Webinars 14 h
  Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
  Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h
  
  A total of 135 h

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • YSY21SJ
  • ZJA21SSYS

  Seats

  15 - 35

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Qualitative Research (YZZZ0130-3008),
       30.08.2021 – 17.12.2021,  5 cr  (YSY20SM, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of qualitative research and to be able to use qualitative research and its methods in development and research practices at workplaces.
  
  Competences
  Ethical competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  Student has an overall picture of epistemological and ontological considerations of qualitative research and its methodology. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of qualitative research and has an ability to conduct a qualitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his/her own field of research and development work.

  Course contents

  Qualitative researches¿ information theoretic basis
  Defining the research topic and the research problem and questions
  Qualitative research process
  The main data collection methods in qualitative research
  Different types of literature review
  The main methods of data analysis in qualitative research
  The reliability and validity of qualitative research
  Qualitative research ethical issues

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student knows the theoretical basis of qualitative research as well as the strengths and weaknesses. He or she identifies different types of qualitative data and methods that are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student understands how to evaluate qualitative research. The student knows how qualitative research has been applied in research and development.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student applies the theoretical basis of qualitative research. The student is able to identify and select the various kinds of qualitative data and methods, which are applicable to different types of research tasks solving. The student can to apply qualitative research in his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student master the theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to analyze the suitability of different qualitative data and methods, in his/her own field research. The students can analyze the qualitative research and its suitability in his/her field of research and development.
  
  Very good 4
  The student is able to synthetize and summarize theoretical basics, strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative data and methods. The student is able to create new knowledge by utilizing qualitative research in his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to determine critically the reasons for the qualitative research information theoretical foundations and methods. The student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research. Student can evaluate a variety of qualitative data and methods for the purpose of different types of research tasks solving. Student evaluates critically qualitative research and its applicability in their own field of research and development.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Location and time

  Implementation time 30.82021-17.12.2021 (Moodle open)
  
  I Webinar 13.9.2021 time 16-19
  II Webinar 4.10.2021 time 16-19
  III Webinar 3.11.2021 time 16-19
  A seminar day where the final assignment is presented 27.4.22 time 8-16

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Blended-learning, which utilizes online learning, and also there is independent learning and peer support.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sari Järvinen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Holloway, I. & Wheeler S. 2015. Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare. 3rd ed. Wiley-Blackwell.
  
  OR
  
  Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
  
  OR
  
  Klenke, K. 2008. Qualitative Research in the Study of Leadership. Great Britain: Emerald.
  
  Lisämateriaalia:
  
  Creswell, J. & Poth, C.N. 2018. Qualitative inquiry & research design: choosing among five approaches. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, Inc.
  Denzin, N. K. & Lincoln, Y. S. 2011. Handbook of qualitative research. 2011. Lincoln. 4. edition. London: Sage.
  Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders cop.
  Elo, S. & Kyngäs, H. 2008. The qualitative content analysis process. Advanced Nursing 62(1), 107–115.
  Resnik D. B. 2011. What is Ethics in Research & Why is It Important? National institute of health science. Available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/whatis.cfm
  Silverman, D. 2014. Interpreting qualitative data. Methods for analysing talk, text and interaction. 5.painos. London:Sage.
  Gerrish, K. & Lathlean, J. 2015. The Research process in Nursing. Wileys & Blackwell. Section 4 and chapter 34. Ebook
  Tuomi, J, & Sarajärvi, A. 2018. Laadullinen tutkimus ja sisällönanalyysi. Uudistettu laitos. Helsinki: Tammi.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sari Järvinen

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Webinars 14 h
  Online seminar introducing the "mini-study" 7 h
  Independent work: getting acquainted with literature, working on learning tasks and preparing a seminar presentation 114 h
  
  A total of 135 h

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Groups

  • YSY20SM
  • YSY20ST
  • YSY20SJ
  • YSY20SK
  • YSY20S1
  • YSV20S1
  • YSB20S1

  Seats

  15 - 35

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Formulating Strategy (YZZZ0210-3008),
       30.08.2021 – 17.12.2021,  5 cr  (ZJA21SSYM, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of the course you will familiarize about strategy thinking, strategic leadership and strategy implementation. You will also be able to evaluate strategy documents of different organizations.
  
  Course competences
  Internationalization and communication competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  You will recognize the role and importance of strategy and strategic management in the success of private and public organizations. You will understand the basic concept of strategy thinking, you recognize the different schools of strategic management. You will understand the importance of strategic management as an organizational success factor. You will be able to evaluate different strategies and have the knowledge to carry out strategic analysis, strategy selection and implementation of strategy

  Course contents

  Strategic thinking, principles of strategic management, vision, mission, values, goals.
  Development directions of the strategy and connections to the decision-making process.
  Strategy process, strategic analysis, formulating strategy, tools, and deployment of the strategies.
  Indicators and measuring as parts of efficient leadership, and evaluation of the results.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The theory of the subject matter as summarised by the student is appropriate for the subject matter or work role, but it does not form an overall view. The student describes and distinguishes essential concepts. The student outlines a development project. The student finds a partial solution to the problem but is unable to illustrate the results. Matters are discussed in a list-like and summarising manner. Independent thinking is lacking.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student applies theory within the subject matter, limited from the perspective of the subject matter or work role. The student has selected and defined the essential concepts. The student designs a development project. The student finds a partial solution to the problem. They illustrate the results. The examples demonstrate understanding and independent thinking, but the connections between theoretical knowledge and the examples are insufficient.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student presents theory that is relevant and delineated. The student is able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in their field of expertise. They are able to analyse and structure theoretical information and concepts. The student leads or plans a research, development or innovation initiative, applying new methods. The student develops the operations of the organisation by finding alternative solutions to a problem. Theory and practice are combined through the student’s thinking.
  
  Very good 4
  The student produces an overall view from the essential theories in the subject matter, which they reflect on in a critical manner. The student is able to follow and analyse the development and international research in their field of expertise. They are able to consider the essential concepts in relation to each other. The student leads or plans a research, development or innovation initiative that produces a solution for a practical problem. The student demonstrates and justifies the usability of their results. The report is written in a consistent, justified and illustrative manner. It contains reflection and criticism.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to create new information. The student is able to follow and analyse the development and international research in the fields of expertise. The student reflects on the matter at a social level. Is able to define the essential concepts related to the special competence of the field in relation to each other. The student leads or plans a research, development or innovation initiative that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments. They utilise methods from research and development operations, and display creative thinking. The report has created new perspectives or overall views by combining things in a new way. The text displays the ability for critical thinking and the skill of communicating the results.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Blended-learning, which utilizes face-to-face and online learning, and also there is independent learning and peer support.

  Lecturer(s)

  Tapio Mäkelä

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Porter, M. (1996). What is Strategy? Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec 1996, pages 61-78.
  Porter, M. (2008). The Five Competitive Forces that Shape Strategy. Harvard Business Review, Jan 2008, pages 78-93.
  Prahalad, C. & Hamel, G. (1990). The Core Competence of the Organization. Harvard Business Review, May-June 1990, pages 79-91

  Lecturer(s)

  Tapio Mäkelä, Sari Järvinen

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 17.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  pre-assignment and preparation for it 10 h
  lectures and workshops 20 h
  peer evaluation 10 h
  on-line learning 45 h
  independent work 50 h

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Content scheduling

  Verkkototeutus, 100%
  14.9.2021 klo 12.00-18.00 opetusta, verkkototeutus
  12.10.2021 klo 12.00-18.00 opeusta, verkkototeutus
  26.10.2021 klo 16.00-18.30 opetusta, verkkototeutus (not translated)

  Groups

  • ZJA21SSYM
  • ZJA21SSYT
  • YSY21SM
  • ZJA21SSYP
  • YSY21ST

  Alternative learning methods

  Studyfication is an alternative method of course implementation according to JAMK degree regulation.

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Assessment methods

  The course is implemented in a project-based way, where lectures, group work and independent study complement each other. Assessment methods include direct feedback from the supervisor, self- and peer review, final feedback.

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3024),
       30.08.2021 – 15.12.2021,  5 cr  (ZJA21SSYT, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities
  
  Competences
  Ethical competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
  .

  Course contents

  The starting points and methodology of research-based development
  Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
  Process and management of research-based development
  Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
  Assessment as part of research-based development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Very good 4
  The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Further information

  The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the
  JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Base line online exam
  Individual learning tasks: Elevator speech, essays
  Small group work online
  Webinars
  Online Discussions
  Recorded online lectures, podcasts, or lectures in class

  Lecturer(s)

  Riitta Räsänen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
  OR
  Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
  OR
  Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
  OR
  Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
  OR
  Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.
  
  
  Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en
  
  Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

  Lecturer(s)

  Riitta Räsänen, Salla Grommi

  Working life cooperation

  You can connect working life development projects to learning tasks of the course.

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  It is recommended that the online exam be taken as soon as the online learning environment opens.
  An unsuccessful online exam can be taken for the first time in the following month, and a second re-opportunity opens in the following month.

  Timing

  30.08.2021 - 15.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  -lectures/online lectures 6 h
  - webinars/replacing assignments 6 h
  - learning tasks 43 h -
  studying the course material 40 h
  - preparation for the exam 40 h
  Total 135 hours.

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 30.08.2021

  Content scheduling

  Online Implementation:
  Presenting on the online discussion platform is also a sign of your participation in the course. Presentation should be made at the beginning of the course during the first two weeks.
  The course is modular, where it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of the modules.
  
  The course has 2-3 webinars..

  Groups

  • ZJA21SSYT
  • YSY21ST

  Alternative learning methods

  You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification
  of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Assessment methods

  Peer review, reflective self-assessment, and teacher evaluation are used as assessment methods.
  Assessment of learning tasks:
  Discussion, introduction - evaluation on scale accepted - to be completed
  Online exam - evaluation on scale pass-fail
  Expert blog posts - evaluation on scale 1-5 , weight 20 %
  Presentation of the development method and elevator speech or pecha kucha - evaluation on scale of 0-5, weight 50%
  Reflection task on evaluation in development activities - evaluation on scale of 1-5, weight 30%

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Managerial Accounting (YZZZ0230-3020),
       01.01.2022 – 31.07.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYTJ, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  You will gain skills, knowledge and tools for assessing and developing managerial accounting procedures.
  
  Competences
  
  Learning outcomes
  You are aware of the essential current theories of managerial accounting and are able to apply them to your work. You display an ability to critically follow and analyse the information in the field and area of study. You recognize the challenges of managerial accounting and are able to develop your own skills and practices in managerial accounting. You are able to evaluate, develop and reform managerial accounting in an organisation.

  Course contents

  profitability, contribution margin thinking, activity based analysis, performance measurement, key figure analysis, investments, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, sensitivity analysis

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Adequate 1
  The theory of the subject matter as summarised by you is appropriate for the subject matter or work role, but it does not form an overall view. You describe and distinguish essential concepts. You outline a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem but are unable to illustrate the results. Matters are discussed by you in a list-like and summarising manner. Your independent thinking is lacking.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  You apply theory within the subject matter, limited from the perspective of the subject matter or work role. You have selected and defined the essential concepts. You design a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem. You illustrate the results. The examples demonstrate your understanding and your independent thinking, but the connections between theoretical knowledge and the examples are insufficient.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  You present theory that is relevant and delineated. You are able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in their field of expertise. You are able to analyse and structure theoretical information and concepts. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative, applying new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding alternative solutions to a problem. Theory and practice are combined through your own thinking.
  
  Very good 4
  You produce an overall view from the essential theories in the subject matter, which you reflect on in a critical manner. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in their field of expertise. You are able to consider the essential concepts in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces a solution for a practical problem. You demonstrate and justify the usability of your results. Your report is written in a consistent, justified and illustrative manner. It contains your reflection and criticism.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  You are able to create new information. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in the fields of expertise. You reflect on the matter at a social level. You are able to define the essential concepts related to the special competence of the field in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments. You utilise methods from research and development operations, and display creative thinking. Your report has created new perspectives or overall views by combining things in a new way. Your text displays the ability for critical thinking and the skill of communicating the results.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Location and time

  Schedule 1.1.2022 - 31.7.2022
  The course will be implemented as distance learning.

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Webinars
  Literature
  Video material
  Exercises and assignments
  
  Flipped learning
  The course proceeds according to themes. The themes include the following steps that support the learning process:
  
  1. Independent study of the theories of the subject area prior to the workshops / expert lectures included competence assessment
  2. Expert lecture related to the subject area
  3. Workshop - case exercises work
  4. A personal learning assignment that is completed throughout the duration of the course.
  
  Guidance will be available during the course as follows:
  1. Each theme begins with an introduction to the theme.
  2. Guidance for the group assignment in workshops.
  3. Assessment of own competence and peer feedback on the group assignment.
  4. Feedback on group assignments.
  5. Guidance on the completion of the personal assignment both in workshops and via the online guidance forum.
  6. Written feedback on general assignments.
  7. The grade for the course is based on the competence shown in the on the competence assessments
  
  We reserve the right to make changes.

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Ikäheimo, S., Malmi, T. & Walden, R. (2016). Yrityksen laskentatoimi. Helsinki: Talentum Pro. 6. uudistettu painos. ISBN 978-952-14-2819-7 (nidottu) ja ISBN 978-952-14-2821-0 (verkkoaineisto).
  
  Järvenpää, M., Länsiluoto, A., Partanen, V. & Pellinen, J. Talousohjaus ja kustannuslaskenta. (2017). Helsinki: Sanoma Pro. 4. painos. ISBN 978-952-63-2005-2 (nidottu) ja ISBN
  978-952-63-5096-7 (verkkoaineisto).
  
  Neilimo, K & Uusi-Rauva, E. (2017). Johdon laskentatoimi. Helsinki: Edita. 13. painos.
  ISBN 978-951-37-4109-9 (nidottu).
  
  Pellinen, J. (2017). Talousjohtaminen (2 uud. painos). Helsinki : Alma Talent. ISBN 978-952-14-3009-1 (verkkoaineisto) ja ISBN 978-952-14-3007-7 (nidottu).
  
  Puolamäki, E. (2007). Strateginen johdon laskentatoimi: kasvuyrityksen liiketoiminnan ohjausmenetelmät. Helsinki: Tietosanoma. ISBN 978-951-885-262-2 (nidottu).
  
  Puolamäki, E. & Ruusunen, P. (2009). Strategiset investoinnit : johtaminen, prosessit ja talouden ohjaus (1. painos). Helsinki: Tietosanoma. ISBN 978-951-885-291-2 (nidottu).

  Lecturer(s)

  Sanna Niemi

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The course does not include an exam.

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Allocation of time on various tasks and student work load in total 135h
  Lectures 30h
  Independent familiarization with literature and videos 40h
  Independent exercises and assignments 65h

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYTJ
  • YTO21S1

  Alternative learning methods

  Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
  Recognition of informal learning
  Studification
  
  Further instructions can be found in the Degree Regulations and in the Bachelor's Degree study guide.

  Assessment methods

  The assessment of the course is based on the following credits:
  1) exercises and assignments (100%, 5 ECTS)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Liiketoimintayksikkö
• Quantitative Research (YZZZ0120-3005),
       01.10.2021 – 30.04.2022,  5 cr  (YSY20SM, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The aim of the course is to understand the meaning of quantitative research and learn to use quantitative research methods in working life development and research.
  
  Competences
  Learning and information management
  Ethical competence
  
  Subject specific competences
  
  Learning outcomes
  Student knows basics of quantitative research and some methodology. Student understands the strengths and the weaknesses of quantitative research. Student has an ability to conduct a quantitative research and assess it as well as its applicability to his or her own field of research and development work. Student can identify the applicability of various types of qualitative data and methods for solving different types of research questions.

  Course contents

  Epistemological grounds of quantitative research
  Definition of the research topic, formulation of the research questions
  Process of quantitative research
  Methods of data collection
  Main analysis methods for Master's thesis
  Reliability of quantitative research
  Ethics in quantitative research

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student recognises and is able to select different quantitative materials and methods that are suited for the solution of different types of research assignments. The student has basic preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student perceives how quantitative research is assessed and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student demonstrates an understanding of the epistemological grounds of quantitative research as well as its strengths and weaknesses. The student selects and justifies his/her choice of quantitative material and methods that are suited to solving the research assignments of his/her thesis. The student has good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student can assess quantitative research and applies the information to the research and development work of his/her own field.
  
  Very good 4
  The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has very good preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student specifies with justifications the epistemological grounds and methods of his/her quantitative research. The student competently examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research. The student assesses the suitability of different quantitative materials and methods to solving different types of research assignments. The student has excellent preparedness to carry out quantitative research. The student critically assesses quantitative research and its applicability to the research and development work of his/her own field.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr
  Learning tasks 1 cr
  Independent work 3 cr

  Lecturer(s)

  Tiina Kuukkanen

  Lecturer(s)

  Tiina Kuukkanen, Niilo Kuokkanen

  Working life cooperation

  The implementation method and output of the course are attached to the need for working life.

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Timing

  01.10.2021 - 30.04.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Workshop in contact or webinars 1 cr = 27 hours
  Learning tasks 1 cr = 27 hours
  Independent work 3 cr = 27 hours

  Enrollment

  04.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Groups

  • YSY20SM
  • YSY20ST
  • YSY20SJ
  • YSY20SK
  • YSY20S1
  • YSV20S1

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Assessment methods

  In addition to the workshops, webinars focusing on more individual guidance are organized.
  
  The evaluation will use:
  self-assessment
  peer review
  Teacher feedback and evaluation

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Hyvinvointiyksikkö
• Logistics Management (YLOM2200-3002),
       25.09.2021 – 20.12.2021,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Object:
  Supply chains are playing a major role in the operation and success of organisations. Development of e-commerce has had a great impact on material flows and the digitalisation of organisations has brought challenges besides opportunities to the supply chain management. It is important to understand this recent progression. Complex and long supply chains includes several operators and roles. Supply chains require monitoring and control as well as cooperation between the organisations. The different perspectives of several factors and operators needs to be considered in every phase of a supply chain.
  
  Competences:
  - Logistics competence
  - Learning and information management competence
  - Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Target:
  Student understands the basics of supply chain management as well as the importance of cooperation and transparency of information. Student understands the role of procurement, production and distribution as a part of supply chain.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of logistics

  Course contents

  Content:
  - Supply chain management, transparency and collaboration
  - Role of procurement in a supply chain
  - Role of production in a supply chain
  - Distribution as a part of supply chain

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  1: Student understands the basics of supply chain management as well as the importance of cooperation and transparency of information. Student understands the role of procurement, production and distribution as a part of supply chain.
  
  2: Student understands what is supply chain management and the importance of cooperation and transparency of information. Student understands the role of procurement, production and distribution as a part of supply chain.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  3: Student understand the entity of supply chain management and the impact of cooperation and transparency of information to the supply chain. Student can link the roles of procurement, production and distribution as a part of supply chain.
  
  4: Student manages the entity of supply chain management and has a skill to utilise cooperation and information transparency in supply chain tasks. Students manages the roles of procurement and production. Student manages the transformed role of distribution in a supply chain management.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  5: Student manages the entity of supply chain management and the influence of cooperation and information transparency to supply chain tasks. Students can apply the roles of procurement and production. In addition student manages the transformed role of distribution in this entity.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Location and time

  Vko 40 lauantai - lähiopetuspäivä
  Vko 44 perjantai - zoom-luento
  Vko 46 perjantai - zoom-luento
  Vko 48 perjantai - lähiopetuspäivä (not translated)

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso suoritetaan monimuotototeutuksena, johon kuuluvat kaksi lähiopetuspäivää ja kaksi puolen päivän zoom-luentoa. Luentoihin kuuluu ryhmäkeskusteluja ja -tehtäviä.
  
  Kurssilla suoritetaan kaksi oppimistehtävää. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Petrus Syvänperä

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Materiaalit ja mahdolliset oppikirjat kerrotaan opintojakson aikana. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Risto Pakarinen, Petrus Syvänperä

  Working life cooperation

  Kurssilla tulee olemaan vierailijaluennoitsija. (not translated)

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Kurssilla ei ole tenttiä (not translated)

  Timing

  25.09.2021 - 20.12.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Laskennalisesti kuormitus on 27h jokaista opintopistettä kohti.
  Tällä kurssilla kokonaiskuormitus on siis 135h. (not translated)

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • YLO21S1

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  2 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Purchasing Management (YLHX1570-3008),
       26.02.2022 – 31.05.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Face-to-face +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The role of purchasing in organizations is increasingly significant. Organizations concentrate in their core competences and activities. They purchase more and more materials, products and services. Value for the customers is created together with the suppliers. At the same purchasing management controls a huge portion of the total costs in one's business. The competitiveness of the organization can be improved through the professional purchasing management.
  
  During the course you will learn to observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You will learn to improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You will be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Bachelor degree

  Course contents

  The main themes in the course will be purchasing management, purchasing process, analyzing and developing purchasing and a selected special topic in purchasing management.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria, passed/failed

  You observe and understand the possibilities and challenges of the purchasing. You can improve organization's business and operations through the professional purchasing initiatives. You are be able to act as a person responsible for purchasing in an organization – planning, implementing, analyzing and developing purchasing as a part of the business activities.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Teaching and learning methods used are lectures, discussions and working together as well as learning assignments. The reflection and feedback are used to support the learning.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sanna Nieminen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Andersen, P. H. & Gadde, L. Organizational interfaces and innovation: The challenge of integrating supplier knowledge in LEGO Systems. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 25(1)
  
  Cole, R. & Aitken, J. (2020). The role of intermediaries in establishing a sustainable supply chain. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 26(2), .
  
  D’amico, F., Mogre, R., Clarke, S., Lindgreen, A. & Hingley, M. (2017). How purchasing and supply management practices affect key success factors: The case of the offshore-wind supply chain. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 32(2), pp. 218-226.
  
  Jääskeläinen, A. & Heikkilä, J. (2019). Purchasing and supply management practices in customer value creation. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 24(3), pp. 317-333.
  
  Kache, F. & Seuring, S. (2017). Challenges and opportunities of digital information at the intersection of Big Data Analytics and supply chain management. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 37(1), pp. 10-36.
  
  Kosmol, T., Reimann, F. & Kaufmann, L. (2019). You'll never walk alone: Why we need a supply chain practice view on digital procurement. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 25(4), .
  
  Lacoste, S. (2016). Sustainable value co-creation in business networks. Industrial Marketing Management, 52, pp. 151-162.
  
  Li, D., Wang, X., Chan, H. K. & Manzini, R. (2014). Sustainable food supply chain management. International Journal of Production Economics, 152, pp. 1-8.
  
  Luzzini, D., Amann, M., Caniato, F., Essig, M. & Ronchi, S. (2015). The path of innovation: Purchasing and supplier involvement into new product development. Industrial Marketing Management, 47(C), pp. 109-120.
  
  Luzzini, D., Brandon-Jones, E., Brandon-Jones, A. & Spina, G. (2015). From sustainability commitment to performance: The role of intra- and inter-firm collaborative capabilities in the upstream supply chain. International Journal of Production Economics, 165(C), pp. 51-63.
  
  Melander, L. & Lakemond, N. (2015). Governance of supplier collaboration in technologically uncertain NPD projects. Industrial Marketing Management, 49(C), pp. 116-127.
  
  Nieminen, S. (2016). Hyvä hankinta - parempi bisnes / Sanna Nieminen. Helsinki: Talentum Pro.
  
  Pihlajamaa, M., Kaipia, R., Säilä, J. & Tanskanen, K. (2017). Can supplier innovations substitute for internal R&D? A multiple case study from an absorptive capacity perspective. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 23(4), pp. 242-255.
  
  Revilla, E. & Knoppen, D. (2015). Building knowledge integration in buyer-supplier relationships. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 35(10), pp. 1408-1436.
  
  Sarkis, J., Santibanez Gonzalez, E. D. & Koh, S. L. (2019). Effective multi-tier supply chain management for sustainability. International Journal of Production Economics, 217, pp. 1-10.
  
  Scuotto, V., Caputo, F., Villasalero, M. & Del Giudice, M. (2017). A multiple buyer - supplier relationship in the context of SMEs' digital supply chain management. Production Planning & Control: Operations Management and Digital Technologies, 28(16), pp. 1378-1388.
  
  Srai, J. S. & Lorentz, H. (2019). Developing design principles for the digitalisation of purchasing and supply management. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 25(1), .
  
  Tangpong, C., Michalisin, M. D., Traub, R. D. & Melcher, A. J. (2015). A review of buyer-supplier relationship typologies: Progress, problems, and future directions. Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, 30(2), pp. 153-170.
  
  Tanskanen, K. & Aminoff, A. (2015). Buyer and supplier attractiveness in a strategic relationship — A dyadic multiple-case study. Industrial Marketing Management, 50, pp. 128-141.
  
  Teller, C. (2016). The importance of key supplier relationship management in supply chains. International journal of retail & distribution management.
  
  Van Poucke, E., Matthyssens, P. & Weeren, A. (2016). Enhancing cost savings through early involvement of purchasing professionals in sourcing projects: Bayesian estimation of a structural equation model. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 22(4), pp. 299-310.
  
  Weele, A. J. v. (2010 or later). Purchasing & supply chain management: Analysis, strategy, planning and practice (5th ed.). London: Cengage Learning.
  
  von Haartman, R. & Bengtsson, L. (2015). The impact of global purchasing and supplier integration on product innovation. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, 35(9), pp. 1295-1311.
  
  Wilhelm, M. M., Blome, C., Bhakoo, V. & Paulraj, A. (2016). Sustainability in multi-tier supply chains: Understanding the double agency role of the first-tier supplier. Journal of Operations Management, 41(1), pp. 42-60.

  Lecturer(s)

  Sanna Nieminen

  Working life cooperation

  Visiting lectures in contact days.

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam.

  Timing

  26.02.2022 - 31.05.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  Two contact days 12h
  Two half day zoom-lectures 8 h
  Pre-assignments for the contact days 20 h
  Two learning assignments 60 h
  Other independent study 35 h

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Content scheduling

  The course proceeds as follows: pre-assignment, 1st contact day, learning assignment 1, zoom-lectures 2pcs, pre-assignment, 2nd contact day, learning assignment 2

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • YLO21S1

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Assessment methods

  In this course the purchasing management skills, entrepreneurial, innovation and work community skills, and international and communication skills are assessed. The tools for evaluating the learning process are the learning assignment with an emphasis on informational competence, the learning assignment with an emphasis on applied competence, and the reflection.
  
  Competence assessment is based on criteria and the assessment is done by the responsible teacher when all learning assignments have been completed. The evaluation decision is made on a scale of: accepted/failed. The assessment material consists of the pre-assignments and learning assignments of the course.

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology
• Leadership Dynamics (YZZZ0220-3019),
       28.08.2021 – 06.11.2021,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of the course is to learn to understand and master the means provided by leadership competence and emotional intelligence, as well as the interaction skills with which organisations and their staff succeed in an international and digital operating environment.
  
  Course competences
  Organisational and financial management
  Service business management
  Ethical competence
  Internationalisation and communications competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Course learning outcomes:
  You understand different theories and models of leadership and the differences between them, and are able to apply them in actual working practice. You define key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your work role. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You recognise and evaluate your competence in, and the benefits of, leadership, emotional intelligence and interaction skills and name your principal development target. You experiment with practical dialogue skills in interaction and in discussions.

  Course contents

  Theories of leadership
  Current trends in leadership
  Ethical aspects of leadership
  Emotional intelligence and emotions
  Manager’s interaction skills
  Dialogism and dialogue tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Adequate 1
  You understand the differences between different theories and models of leadership. You differentiate between and classify key concepts of leadership. You discuss the subject from different perspectives. You recognise the key skills in, and benefits of, emotional intelligence, as well as methods for developing them. You define key leadership practices and describe them from the perspective of your work role. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You evaluate your leadership and interaction competence and recognise your principal development target. You write in an illustrative manner, but the text contains illogicalities and shortcomings.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  You apply the theory of leadership you have delineated. You select and define the key concepts. You utilise key emotional intelligence skills and development methods. You find a solution to the problem and illustrate the results with examples. The examples exhibit understanding and independent thinking that is connected to theory. You are able to cooperate in a responsible manner in a problem-solving situation and take responsibility for a colleague’s work. You understand the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You evaluate and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence with examples. You write in a logical and illustrative manner, but the text exhibits certain shortcomings. You write text that is partly unstructured and exhibits numerous different language and style errors.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  You analyse essential and well-delineated theory and concepts of leadership and justify their choice. You demonstrate an ability to follow and analyse the development and/or research in your area of expertise. You analyse key emotional intelligence skills and development methods and understand how you can control your own emotions. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation project in which you apply new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding an alternative solution. You combine theory and practice. You analyse and substantiate the significance of equitable and ethical leadership. You analyse and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence and are capable of developing it. You write in a logical and illustrative manner, substantiating the points you make. You write structured text with occasional language and style errors.
  
  Very good 4
  You outline a coherent whole from the key theories and concepts of leadership and emotional intelligence, which you reflect upon critically. You analyse, follow and discuss the development of, and international research in, your area of expertise. You develop key emotional intelligence skills, interpreting and managing emotions. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation project in which you resolve a practical problem. You assess the process and the outcome by mirroring them against usability and theory. You reflect upon leadership and ethicality from the point of view of equality. You analyse and substantiate your own leadership and interaction competence and are capable of developing it. You write in a logical, analytical and competent manner. You write structured text in a fluent and almost error-free formal style.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  You produce new perspectives or new knowledge about leadership and emotional intelligence for your own organisation. You assess and interpret critically the development of professional fields and international research knowledge on leadership. You define the key concepts related to the specialised competence in theories of leadership in relation to one other. You show development responsibility for increasing new knowledge and practices in your own professional field and for goal-oriented learning in your own organisation from the leadership point of view. You create a plan to test how your own emotional intelligence or that of your organisation can be improved. You lead a research, development or innovation project in which you produce and analyse new knowledge and revise operating practices in the changing operating environment of your field. You assess, analyse, compare and substantiate the leadership and emotional intelligence development process, its outcome and its action proposals that are linked to the set objectives and criteria. You reflect upon leadership and ethicality at the societal level. You assess the development of your own leadership and interaction competence critically, comprehensively and in a diverse way. You write convincingly, presenting a logically coherent whole in which you combine things in a new way. You show an ability for critical and argumentative writing.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Contact lessons, independent studies, group works and individual assignments.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petri Vauhkonen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Seville, E. 2017. Resilient Organizations. How to Survive, Thrive and Create Opportunities Through Crisis and Change.
  Northouse, P. 2016. Leadership: Theory and Practice. Sage Publications.
  
  Contact lessons materials.
  
  Alternative support references:
  
  Åhman, H. & Gustafsberg, H. 2017. Tilannetaju - päätä paremmin. Alma Talent. Amabile, T. & Kramer, S. 2012. Pienet suuret teot. Opi johtamaan kehitystä. Alma Talent. Hougaard, R., Kalajo, T., Ora, H. 2018. Ajatteleva johtaja. Alma Talent.
  Jackson, B. & Parry, K. 2011. A Very Short Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Leadership. Wilthire: CPI Antony Rowe. Goleman, D. 1999. Tunneäly työelämässä. Otava. Goleman, D. 2007. Sosiaalinen äly. Otava. Goleman, D. 2005. Emotional intelligence. Bantam Books.
  Gromov, A. & Brandt, T. 2011. Transformationaalinen johtajuus muutoksessa. Tapaustutkimuksen kohteena organisaatiomuutos. Liiketaloudellinen Aikakauskirja 1 (11), 65- 83. Yahaya, R. & Ebrahim, F. 2016. Leadership styles and organizational commitment: literature review 35 (2), 190-216.
  Aura, O., Eskelinen, J., Ahonen, G. ja Kuosmanen, T. 2019. Johtaminen ja tuottavuus - henkilöstön johtaminen menestystekijänä. https://www.ossiaura.com/julkaisut.html
  Soveltuva artikkeli esim. The Leadership Quarterly, Journal of Change Management, Journal of Organizational Change Management

  Lecturer(s)

  Virtuaali Lograk, Petri Vauhkonen

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No final exam.

  Timing

  28.08.2021 - 06.11.2021

  Learning assignments and student workload

  One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

  Enrollment

  02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • YLO21S1

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Liiketoimintayksikkö
• Managerial Accounting (YZZZ0230-3013),
       22.01.2022 – 30.04.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  You will gain skills, knowledge and tools for assessing and developing managerial accounting procedures.
  
  Competences
  
  Learning outcomes
  You are aware of the essential current theories of managerial accounting and are able to apply them to your work. You display an ability to critically follow and analyse the information in the field and area of study. You recognize the challenges of managerial accounting and are able to develop your own skills and practices in managerial accounting. You are able to evaluate, develop and reform managerial accounting in an organisation.

  Course contents

  profitability, contribution margin thinking, activity based analysis, performance measurement, key figure analysis, investments, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, sensitivity analysis

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Adequate 1
  The theory of the subject matter as summarised by you is appropriate for the subject matter or work role, but it does not form an overall view. You describe and distinguish essential concepts. You outline a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem but are unable to illustrate the results. Matters are discussed by you in a list-like and summarising manner. Your independent thinking is lacking.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  You apply theory within the subject matter, limited from the perspective of the subject matter or work role. You have selected and defined the essential concepts. You design a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem. You illustrate the results. The examples demonstrate your understanding and your independent thinking, but the connections between theoretical knowledge and the examples are insufficient.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  You present theory that is relevant and delineated. You are able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in their field of expertise. You are able to analyse and structure theoretical information and concepts. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative, applying new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding alternative solutions to a problem. Theory and practice are combined through your own thinking.
  
  Very good 4
  You produce an overall view from the essential theories in the subject matter, which you reflect on in a critical manner. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in their field of expertise. You are able to consider the essential concepts in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces a solution for a practical problem. You demonstrate and justify the usability of your results. Your report is written in a consistent, justified and illustrative manner. It contains your reflection and criticism.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  You are able to create new information. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in the fields of expertise. You reflect on the matter at a social level. You are able to define the essential concepts related to the special competence of the field in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments. You utilise methods from research and development operations, and display creative thinking. Your report has created new perspectives or overall views by combining things in a new way. Your text displays the ability for critical thinking and the skill of communicating the results.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Lessons and group works during contact days, self-studies and learning assignments.

  Lecturer(s)

  Petri Vauhkonen

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  According the information described on course description and contact meetings materials.

  Lecturer(s)

  Virtuaali Lograk, Petri Vauhkonen

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No final exam.

  Timing

  22.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours.

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • YLO21S1

  Alternative learning methods

  The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face, Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  4 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Liiketoimintayksikkö
• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3025),
       24.04.2022 – 15.06.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21STPYLO, ...) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities
  
  Competences
  Ethical competence
  Learning and information management competence
  Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
  
  Learning outcomes
  After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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  Course contents

  The starting points and methodology of research-based development
  Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
  Process and management of research-based development
  Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
  Assessment as part of research-based development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Sufficient 1
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
  
  Very good 4
  The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

  Further information

  The course can be studied by using studification combiningn study & work in accordance with the
  JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Opintojakso toteutetaan täysin verkossa eli opintojaksolla sovelletaan erilaisia verkkopedagogisia menetelmiä.
  Webinaarit/verkkoluennot
  Oppimistehtävät (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Eero Aarresola

  Learning materials and recommended literature

  Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino
  Ojasalo, K., Moilanen, T. & Ritalahti, J. 2015. Kehittämistyön menetelmät. Uudenlaista osaamista liiketoimintaan. Helsinki: WSOYpro (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Eero Aarresola, Sanna Nieminen

  Working life cooperation

  Opintojaksolla laaditaan kehittämistyön suunnitelma työelämän kehittämiseksi. (not translated)

  Campus

  Main Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Verkkotentti keväällä 2022. Opiskelijalla on kaksi uusintamahdollisuutta. (not translated)

  Timing

  24.04.2022 - 15.06.2022

  Learning assignments and student workload

  webinaarit 2 h
  oppimistehtävät 50 h
  opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen 43 h
  tenttiin valmistautuminen 40 h
  Yhteensä 135 tuntia. (not translated)

  Enrollment

  01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

  Groups

  • ZJA21STPYLO
  • ZJA21STPYDT
  • ZJA21STVJ
  • YLO21S1
  • YTV21S1
  • YTH21S1
  • ZJA21STPYEH
  • YTM21S1

  Seats

  0 - 100

  Assessment methods

  Opintojakson arviointi pohjautuu oppimistavoitteista johdettuihin arviointikriteereihin. Kokonaisarvosana muodostuu tentin ja kehittämistyön suunnitelman arvosanan keskiarvosta.
  Tentti arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5
  Kehittämistyön suunnitelma arvioidaan asteikolla 0-5
  Hissipuhe arvioidaan asteikolla hyväksytty - hylätty.
  Vertaisarviointi arvioidaan asteikolla hyväksytty - hylätty. (not translated)

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master's Degree Programme in Lifecycle Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  School of Technology

Academic year 2022 - 2023

• Managerial Accounting (YZZZ0230-3018),
       01.09.2022 – 15.11.2022,  5 cr  (SAL21SVPJ2) — Online learning +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Purpose of the course
  You will gain skills, knowledge and tools for assessing and developing managerial accounting procedures.
  
  Competences
  
  Learning outcomes
  You are aware of the essential current theories of managerial accounting and are able to apply them to your work. You display an ability to critically follow and analyse the information in the field and area of study. You recognize the challenges of managerial accounting and are able to develop your own skills and practices in managerial accounting. You are able to evaluate, develop and reform managerial accounting in an organisation.

  Course contents

  profitability, contribution margin thinking, activity based analysis, performance measurement, key figure analysis, investments, budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, sensitivity analysis

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2

  Adequate 1
  The theory of the subject matter as summarised by you is appropriate for the subject matter or work role, but it does not form an overall view. You describe and distinguish essential concepts. You outline a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem but are unable to illustrate the results. Matters are discussed by you in a list-like and summarising manner. Your independent thinking is lacking.
  
  Satisfactory 2
  You apply theory within the subject matter, limited from the perspective of the subject matter or work role. You have selected and defined the essential concepts. You design a development project. You find a partial solution to the problem. You illustrate the results. The examples demonstrate your understanding and your independent thinking, but the connections between theoretical knowledge and the examples are insufficient.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4

  Good 3
  You present theory that is relevant and delineated. You are able to follow and analyse the development and/or research in their field of expertise. You are able to analyse and structure theoretical information and concepts. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative, applying new methods. You develop the operations of the organisation by finding alternative solutions to a problem. Theory and practice are combined through your own thinking.
  
  Very good 4
  You produce an overall view from the essential theories in the subject matter, which you reflect on in a critical manner. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in their field of expertise. You are able to consider the essential concepts in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces a solution for a practical problem. You demonstrate and justify the usability of your results. Your report is written in a consistent, justified and illustrative manner. It contains your reflection and criticism.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Excellent 5
  You are able to create new information. You are able to follow and analyse the development and international research in the fields of expertise. You reflect on the matter at a social level. You are able to define the essential concepts related to the special competence of the field in relation to each other. You lead or plan a research, development or innovation initiative that produces and analyses new information and reforms the practices in complex and unpredictable operating environments. You utilise methods from research and development operations, and display creative thinking. Your report has created new perspectives or overall views by combining things in a new way. Your text displays the ability for critical thinking and the skill of communicating the results.

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  Language of instruction

  Finnish

  Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

  Tämä opintojakso on räätälöity Vanhuspalveluiden johtamishankkeen koulutukselle (SAL2020SVP). Opintojakson sisällön näkökulma on hieman erilainen kuin tutkintokoulutuksen vastaavassa opintojaksossa. (not translated)

  Lecturer(s)

  Pekka Pirinen

  Lecturer(s)

  Pekka Pirinen

  Campus

  Lutakko Campus

  Timing

  01.09.2022 - 15.11.2022

  Groups

  • SAL21SVPJ2

  Degree Programme

  Master’s Degree Programme in Business and Financial Management, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Supply Chain Management, Master’s Degree Programme in High-Technology Business Management, Master's Degree Programme in Sustainable Energy, SAL Täydennyskoulutus, Ammatillinen lisäkoulutus, Master’s Degree Programme in Logistics, Master's Degree Programme in Project Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master's Degree Programme in Business Network Management, Master’s Degree Programme in Health Care and Social Services

  Mode of delivery

  Online learning

  Share of virtual studies

  5 cr

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Liiketoimintayksikkö