• Business Networks (TLHH3500-3014),
         01.03.2023 – 31.05.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA22STHAH) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

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

    The learning objectives of this course:
    In this course, you will get readiness to work and understand networks. You will understand opportunities and challenges of networking as business strategy and recognize organization roles in global value networks. In addition, you will understand principles of co-operation in level of organizations and individuals, as part of business development.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Purchasing management. Student is able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. They have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.
    Course contents
    In this course you will study following topics:
    Networks as phenomenon
    Networks and value networks in business
    SRM (Supplier relationship management)
    Collaboration between organizations
    Collaboration between individuals
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    Student understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

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

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Material which is available in virtual study environment.

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

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

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

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

    Lecturer(s)

    Jukka Eerola, Minna Kervinen

    Working life cooperation

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

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exam on this course.

    Internationality

    English study materials are used in this course.

    Timing

    01.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

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

    Groups
    • ZJA22STHAH
    Seats

    0 - 25

    Assessment methods

    AVOIN AMK 25 (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    4 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology