Public Procurement (5 cr)
Code: TLHS1570-3005
General information
Enrollment
02.11.2020 - 30.11.2020
Timing
01.03.2021 - 31.05.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Open Studies
Teachers
- Eero Aarresola
Groups
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ZJA21KTHAHAvoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja, Helsinki
Objectives
The value of public procurement in Finland is approximately €47 billion annually, so the impact on society is very significant. For this reason, it is important that public procurement is carried out smartly in order to procure exactly what is intended. During the course, you will increase your understanding of significance of public procurement as well as the appropriate implementation methods in practice.
Competences to be promoted in the course:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You will understand the significance and strategic role of public procurement. You will understand the special characteristics of the public sector from the perspective of procurement. You will recognize the regulations set by Procurement Law, especially regarding the tendering process. In addition, you will recognize how public procurement can promote sustainable development and create new innovations.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
From a procurement perspective, you can identify stakeholders with whom you can communicate effectively.
Content
The main content of the course consists of the following topics:
- Characteristics of public procurement and law for public procurement
- Strategic steering of public procurement
- Process and tendering for public procurement
- Sustainable public procurement
- Innovative public procurement
Learning materials and recommended literature
Eskola, S., & Ruohoniemi, E. (2017). Julkiset hankinnat (3. uud. p.). Helsinki: WSOYpro.
Teaching methods
Etäopiskelu
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Opintojaksolla ei järjestetä tenttejä.
Student workload
Oppimistehtävät 70 h
Opiskelumateriaaliin perehtyminen 65 h
Yhteensä 135 h
Further information for students
AVOIN AMK 25
Opintojakson arviointi pohjautuu oppimistavoitteista johdettuihin arviointikriteereihin. Jokainen oppimistehtävä arvioidaan arviointiasteikolla (0-5) ja opintojakson kokonaisarvosana muodostuu oppimistehtävien arvosanojen keskiarvosta.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
You understand the significance of public procurement and recognize its strategic role. You understand the characteristics of the operating environment of public procurement. You understand the effects of Procurement Law and you are able to take them into account in the implementation of procurement. You understand how sustainable development and the emergence of innovations can be promoted through public procurement.