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Business NetworksLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: TLHH3500

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish
  • English

Responsible person

  • Jukka Eerola

Objective

Networking is vital in today's business. Global business requires dynamic and flexible actions from networks and organizations to success. Co-operation and interaction skills are greatly determining created value between organizations and individuals.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Qualifications

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2.5 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Face-to-face, 50 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • TLS22S1
    Logistiikka - tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

This implementation combines face-to-face teaching and independent online studying. Students who study in face-to-face teaching will participate in the face-to-face course and other students in the independent online course. The face-to-face course includes orientation tasks, contact teaching, a learning diary, group works in class and one learning assignment which is also a group work. The contact teaching will take place on the JAMK main campus. Absence from class will be compensated by a specific assignment. Online course includes only self-study content, which can be freely scheduled.

The detailed implementation method will be informed in the Moodle workspace.

Students enrolled in the course will be removed from the implementation if they have not completed the assignment informed at the start of the course within 3 weeks of the start of the course.

Practical training and working life connections

Possible visitor lecturer from working life in face-to-face lessons.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Face-to-face lessons includes group exam on the last lesson.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information for students

Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA24STHA1
    Avoin amk, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Järvensivu, Timo. 2019. Verkostojen johtaminen: Opi ja etene yhdessä. BoD.

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.

Teaching methods

Course contains 3 face-to-face contact days and 1 online lesson according to separate time schedule.
Face-to-face contact days are held in Helsinki and online lesson in Zoom net environment.
Course contains also self study and learning assignments.
All needed materials for self study is provided in the learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized. The final day of the course is excursion.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

Some english study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 24 hours
Online lesson 2 hours
Self studying 49 hours
Study assignments 60 hours

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 50

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA24KTHAH
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 36

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • TLP22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP24VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment Moodle.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Participation to lessons is mandatory. Students will be removed from the implementation if they have not completed the task informed at the start within 3 weeks.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures and workshops.

Study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individually and learning diary.

Course exam is a group exam.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information for students

Course assessment is based on orientation tasks, learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Students will be removed from implementation if they have not completed the starting assignment indicated in the course within 3 weeks.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation procedure is described in study guide.

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Further information for students

Open UAS: 5
CampusOnline: 20

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.04.2024 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Lotta Happo
  • Minna Kervinen
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • ZJA23STHAH
    Avoin amk, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki, Monimuoto

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

Course contains 3 face-to-face contact days and 1 online lesson according to separate time schedule.
Face-to-face contact days are held in Helsinki and online lesson in Zoom net environment.
Course contains also self study and learning assignments.
All needed materials for self study is provided in the learning environment.

Practical training and working life connections

Visitor lecturers from working life is utilized. The final day of the course is excursion.
Learning assignments are made for own organization or selected organization.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

Some english study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 24 hours
Online lesson 2 hours
Self studying 49 hours
Study assignments 60 hours

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 40

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • ZJK24KT
    Korkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, TEKN
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)
  • ZJA24KT
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Further information for students

Open UAS: 5
CampusOnline: 20

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • TLS21S1
    Logistiikan tutkinto-ohjelma (AMK)

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Lessons on Fridays at 11.30-14.00
12.1.23
2.2.23
23.2.23
15.3.23
5.4.23
19.4.23

Participation to these lessons is mandatory.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, workshops and possible visitor lecture.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is a group exam.

Practical training and working life connections

Possible visitor lecturer from working life.

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information for students

Course assessment is based on learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Lotta Happo
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA23KTHAV
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

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

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours (on-line)
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • UTIVERKKO
    Institute of New Industry, online learning (mechanical, logistics and civil engineering)
  • ZJA23ST
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • TLE23SHYIT
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Logistics, HYIT
  • TLP21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
  • TLP23VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering (AMK) vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, visitor lectures, workshops and possible company excursion.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is made as group exam.

Practical training and working life connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is arranged at week 49, 2022

Re-exams will be confirmed according to the need.

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Further information for students

Course assessment is based on learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA22STHAH
    Avoin amk, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki, Monimuoto

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

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.

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

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

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 25

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.03.2023 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA22STHAV
    Avoin amk, Hankintaosaaja 1, Verkko

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

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

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

Contact days 20 hours (on-line)
Self studying 57 hours
Study assignments 58 hours

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Minna Kervinen
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus
  • ZJA23KT
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam.

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Further information for students

Open UAS: 5
CampusOnline: 20

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Anna Riikonen
Teacher in charge

Anna Riikonen

Groups
  • TLS20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material which is available in virtual study environment.
Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

7 contact lessons according to separate time schedule. Contact lessons are face-to-face in main campus.
Independent study consists of orientation assignments, learning assignments and learning diary.
Course exam is made as group exam.

Practical training and working life connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

This course has an exam on April 2023.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- contact lessons, 7 times, around 26 hours
- Company excursion, around 8 hours
- Independent study, around 100 hours

Further information for students

Course assessment is based on orientation assignments, learning assignments, learning diary and exam.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.10.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
  • Minna Kervinen
Groups
  • ZJA22KTHAH
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material which is available in virtual study environment.

Teaching methods

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.

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

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

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 15

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • LOGRAKVERKKO
    Logistiikan ja rakentamisen verkko-opetus
  • ZJK22ST
    Korkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, TEKN
  • ZJA22ST
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Minna Kervinen
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • TLP20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Course utilizes several different study material sources - books, researches and articles. Study material and course literature will be presented at the course study environment.

Teaching methods

Course consists of face-to-face lessons and independent study. Face-to-face lessons will be held in Jamk main campus.

Face-to-face lessons consists of lectures, visitor lectures, workshops and possible company excursion.

Independent study consists of individual orientation assignments, learning assignments in groups and individual learning diary.

Course exam is made as group exam.

Practical training and working life connections

Possible company excursions and visitor lecturers from working life.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Exam is arranged at week 49, 2022

1. re-exam: week 50, 2022
2. re-exam: will be confirmed according to the need

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- contact lessons, 7 times, around 25 hours
- Company excursion, around 8 hours
- Independent study, around 102 hours

Further information for students

Course assessment is based on orientation assignments, learning assignments, learning diary and exam. Course is evaluated as pass / fail.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.04.2022 - 10.06.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Minna Kervinen
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • ZJA21STHAJ
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja 1, Jyväskylä

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

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.

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

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

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Timing

01.03.2022 - 10.06.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Face-to-face, 80 % Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering
Teachers
  • Minna Kervinen
  • Anna Riikonen
Groups
  • ZJA21STHAH
    Avoin AMK, tekniikka, Hankintaosaaja 1, Helsinki

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

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.

Teaching methods

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.

Practical training and working life connections

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam on this course.

International connections

English study materials are used in this course.

Student workload

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

Further information for students

AVOIN AMK 25

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.03.2022 - 31.05.2022

Timing

01.03.2022 - 31.08.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.

Enrollment

01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022

Timing

01.10.2021 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 10

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics
Teachers
  • Jukka Eerola
Teacher in charge

Jukka Eerola

Groups
  • LOGAKTIIVI
    Logistiikan aktiivitoteutukset

Objectives

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.

Competencies to be promoted in the course:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
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.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY
You will recognize opportunities to apply methods and techniques to facilitate and develop collaboration between network members in practice. You will recognize the opportunities of digitization and how sustainability themes can be promoted within networks.

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK
You will learn how to improve collaboration and networking between both organizations and individuals as part of business development.

Content

The main content of the course consists of the following topics:

- Networks as phenomenon
- Networks and value networks in business
- Supplier relationship management (SRM)
- Collaboration between organizations
- Collaboration between individuals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material and course literature will be presented at the course itself.

Teaching methods

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

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam

Alternative completion methods

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

Student workload

One credit means 27 hours of student work. Therefore 5 credit course means 135 hours of student work.

Course plan:
- Independent study, distance learning, around 135 hours

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You understand course topics and demonstrate competencies in learning objectives.

Prerequisites

Purchasing management. You are able to find information idependently and to prepare reports. You have basic knowledge of the logistics processes.