Competence objectives of the study unit
The student understands how an organization works and she/he is familiar with the principles of leadership and activities in a goal oriented-oriented organization. After the course the student understands importance of individual- and professional competence development, different types of leaderships, importance of clear vision and mission statements, strategy and objectives, organizational values as a core of organizational culture.

Prerequisites
Business skills 1

Content of the study unit
The subjects covered on the course cover organizational behaviour and the concept of leadership in different contexts and forms of organizations, such as team leading, strategic leadership, human resource management and leading as an individual process.
The course introduces a broad range of leadership theories and how they are applied to organizations today.

Learning material
- Williams, MGMT11, Cengage Learning
- course materials in Moodle
- articles

Learning methods
Lectures, group work, assignments and case studies

Objects, timing and methods of assessment
Continuous assessment of in class activity, group works and final exam

Exam dates and retake possibilities
Final exam at the end of the course, date will be announced at course start.

Student's schedule and workload
27 hours individual workload per 1 credit (a total of 5 ETCS)

Competence objectives of the study unit
Student
-can communicate professionally orally and in writing .
- has knowledge of central terminology in his own field and understand the main content of professional literature in his industry.
-relates positively to developing their receptive and productive language skills and knows the relevant tools for doing so.
-is aware of cultural differences in international contexts.

Prerequisites
Business English 1

Content of the study unit
Oral and written communication
Business English
Terminology
Cultural knowledge

Learning material
-according to the lecturer (information on Moodle)

Learning methods
Lectures, oral exercises, team work, work in pairs, presentations, individual tasks and written assignments.
1 ECTS joint with another course.

Objects, timing and methods of assessment
Grades 0-5 and in some exercises pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Additional information
Active participation is required.

Alternative methods of attainment for implementation
-oral presentation
-written assignments
-written exam

Exam dates and retake possibilities
More information on Moodle.

Student's schedule and workload
3 x 27 h = 81 hours

Competence objective
After having completed the course you should
- have a basic vocabulary
- understand and be able to use basic everyday phrases
- have some understanding about basic grammar
- be able to ask and answer simple questions and give basic information about yourself, your family and your immediate concrete surroundings
- be able to interact in a simple way provided that the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Content of the study unit
All or a selection
- Introductions, greetings
- Countries, languages
- Family
- Work, professions
- Numbers, time, days of the week, months
- Weather
- Food and drink
- Cultural aspects

Students:
-understand basic concepts and principles of artificial intelligence (AI).
-can identify and apply AI techniques in various business areas such as marketing, leadership, logistics, and customer service
-can analyze and evaluate how AI can improve business processes and decision-making
-can create AI-generated content in the form of images, videos, and text

Content
-basic concepts and principles of artificial intelligence (AI)
-AI applications in marketing, leadership, logistics, and customer service
-practical AI tools and techniques
-analysis and evaluation of how AI can improve business processes and decision-making
-creation of AI-generated content in the form of images, videos, and text

Qualifications
No prerequisities

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students:
-can identify basic concepts and principles of artificial intelligence (AI).
-can explain how AI can improve business processes and decision-making.
-have a basic understanding of practical AI tools and techniques.
-are familiar with AI applications in various business areas such as marketing, leadership, logistics, and customer service.
-can create simple AI-generated content in the form of images, videos, and text.

Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students:
-are well-acquainted with basic concepts and principles of artificial intelligence (AI).
-can analyze and evaluate how AI can improve business processes and decision-making with concrete examples.
-have a good understanding of and can apply practical AI tools and techniques in various business scenarios.
-are knowledgeable about AI applications in marketing, leadership, logistics, and customer service and can provide examples of successful implementations.
-can create advanced AI-generated content in the form of images, videos, and text.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students:
-can explain basic concepts and principles of artificial intelligence (AI)
-can analyze and evaluate how AI can improve business processes and decision-making with concrete examples
-have a good understanding of and can apply practical AI tools and techniques in various business scenarios
-are knowledgeable about AI applications in marketing, leadership, logistics, and customer service and can provide examples of successful implementations
-can create advanced AI-generated content in the form of images, videos, and text, and can critically assess its quality and usefulness.
-have sufficient understanding of AI's opportunities and limitations to contribute to the development of AI strategies within a company.

Students

-understand the role of logistics in a company when it comes to financial issues and competitiveness

-know about different forms of transportation

-know different logistic models

-basic knowledge of ERP systems

-manage to plan, organize and control the purchasing process, transports, stocking and customer service

Content
The role of logistics in companies and its significance for economic profitability and competitiveness

Different forms of transportation

Logistics models

Basic knowledge of ERP systems

Planning, organizing, and controlling the purchasing process, transports, stock, and customer service

Qualifications
No prerequisities

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows the basic concepts and understands the importance of logistics for efficient resource utilization.

The student is familiar with different logistics models.

The student has basic knowledge of ERP systems.

The student is familiar with the company’s procurement process, different modes of transport, warehousing, and customer service.

Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has a good understanding of logistics theory and can explain the importance of logistics for efficient resource utilization.

The student is familiar with different logistics models and understands how the right model can achieve quality improvement and cost reduction.

The student can perform simple tasks within the company’s procurement and logistics process using ERP systems.

The student can plan simple goods flow processes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student possesses excellent knowledge of the theory and can explain the importance of logistics for efficient resource utilization.

The student can independently apply different logistics models and understands how the right model can achieve quality improvement and cost reduction.

The student can perform various tasks within the company’s procurement and logistics process using ERP systems.

The student can plan more advanced goods flow processes and understand them from a profitability and customer service perspective.

Objective
Students are familiar with contract law from an international perspective.

Content
-contractual obligations in international trade and risk management related to such agreements
-drafting and content of international commercial contracts, such as sales agreements, agency and distribution agreements, franchise agreements, and licensing agreements
-dispute resolution in international contract law

Qualifications
Commercial and Company Law

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Students are familiar with the fundamentals of international contract law.
Students are familiar with different types of agreements in international contexts.

Assessment criteria, good (3)
Students can explain the fundamentals of international contract law and understand how contractual disputes can be solved in international trade agreements.
Students can explain various types of agreements, such as sales contracts, employment contracts, and transport contracts, that may arise in international trade situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students master international contract law and understand how contractual disputes can be resolved in international trade agreements. Students can explain the laws governing international agreements.
Students are proficient in various types of agreements, such as sales contracts, employment contracts, and transport contracts, that may arise in international trade situations.

More information coming soon. 

This module is part of the Swedish course Företagsanalys, course code FEK25VET02, but one component will be taught in English, for which you will receive 2 ECTS. Register for the course Företagsanalys in order to access the course materials, then apply for the 2 ECTS through e-AHOT once the course component is approved. 

Learning methods
- lectures
- excercises
- presentations
- individual studies

Additional information
Contents:

- Definition and role of HRM

- Historical development of HRM

- The importance of HRM for organizational success

- Personnel planning and recruitment

- Recruitment strategies and methods

- The recruitment process and selection methods

- Diversity management during recruitment

- Training and development of employees

- Competence development

- Performance management and goal setting

- Feedback and assessment of performance

- Reward system and incentives

- Employment conditions

- Benefits and allowances.

- Communication within the organization

- Management of conflicts and negotiations

- Employee relations and team building

- Global HRM and multicultural aspects

- Ethical dilemmas in HRM

- Use of technology for HRM processes.

- Work with flexible schedules and remote work

Learning material
To be announced at course start.

Objects, timing and methods of assessment
Grading 1-5. For a pass, excercises, presentations and examination need to be passed.

Exam dates and retake possibilities
To be informed at course start.

Student's schedule and workload
135 working hours.

Competence objectives of the study unit
Students are familiar with contract law from an international perspective

Prerequisites
Bascis of Commercial Law 6 ects

Content of the study unit
Contractual commitments in international business and risk management. Drafting and content of international commercial contracts such as sales contract, agency and distribution agreements, franchising and licensing contracts. Dispute settlement and choice of law questions in international contract law.

Learning material
Shippey, Karla C: Short Course in International Contracts : Drafting the International Sales Contract; Other material provided during the lectures

Learning methods
Lectures, team work during the classes

Exam dates and retake possibilities
There will be a moodle exam after the course

Student's schedule and workload
81 h

Competence objectives of the study unit
The student:
- is familiar with the sustainability aspects in national and international transportation types
- understands how transportations affect the environment
- is able to compare the emission profiles of different transportation types
- is familiar with regulations and global goals
- is aware of the basics of life cycle assessments

Additionally, the student needs to:
- evaluate work performed by him/herself and others
- critically evaluate and give feedback on working reports
- critically evaluate different technical solutions
- give oral reports on and discuss his/her results
- argue for and contribute to debates on technical issues

Prerequisites
Logistics and ERP

Content of the study unit
- Finland's and EU's goals and regulations
- different types of transport emissions, effect on the environment
- life cycle assessments and key figures
- emission profiles of various transportation types (trucks, trains, ships, planes) and methods to make them more sustainable
- different propellants and fuels (petrol, diesel, biodiesel, gaseous hydrogen, electricity, etc.) emission profiles and methods to make them more sustainable
- emissions trading
- sustainable manufacturing methods for minimizing transportation
- infrastructure and urban planning
- transportation of the future

Competence objectives of the study unit
Students
- know the national and international transport options
- understand the importance of transport costs to the profitability of the business
- are able to compare the costs of different transport modes
- know different distribution models and distributions
- are aware of the basics of transport law

In addition, the student should be able to:
-evaluate their own work and that of
-critically study and give feedback to report works
-crictically evaluate different technical methods
-account for and discuss opinions
-argument and reason around technical questions

Prerequisites
Logistics and ERP

Content of the study unit
Transport and Economy
Transportation Costs
Land Freight
Sea Freight
Air Freight
Port Activites
E-business Logistics
Global Trade and Transport

Competence objectives of the study unit
Students
-can implement and analyze marketing planning for international markets
-know marketing communication in international markets
-understand cultural differences in international marketing

Prerequisites
Basics of Marketing 5 ECTS

Content of the study unit
Marketing planning for international markets
Marketing communication in international markets
Cultural differences in international marketing

Learning material
Ghauri, P. N. & Cateora, P. (2021). International Marketing (5th Ed.). McGraw-Hill Education (or previous edition)

Learning methods
The student is able to implement and analyze marketing planning for international markets. The student will understand international marketing as a strategic process and learn how to do analyses to support international marketing. The student will be able to identify and decide upon a relevant strategy and marketing mix of products and services in an international setting.

Practical training and working life co-operation
International perspective is inherent and all encompassing in this course. International companies are used as cases. Final project includes designing an international marketing plan for a chosen company.

Student's schedule and workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
-Of which scheduled studies 40 h
-Of which autonomous studies: 95 h

Competence objectives of the study unit
Student can
-describe the company's social responsibility and know how this can be measured
-describe and argue ethical and environmental issues from a business economic perspective
-analyze markets, customer behavior and production from a quality perspective
-knows about quality systems and their importance from a management perspective

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Content of the study unit
-corporate social responsibility
-sustainable development
-quality control
-quality systems

Learning material
B. Bergman, B. Klefsjö. Quality – from Customer Needs to Customer Satisfaction. Studentlitteratur.
T. Borglund, H. De Geer, S. Sweet. CSR and Sustainable Business. Sanoma Utbildning.

Learning methods
- lectures
- exercises
- presentations
- individual studies

Alternative methods of attainment for implementation
Pass in exercises, presentations, and examination

Exam dates and retake possibilities
will be announced at the start of the course

Student's schedule and workload
135 working hours

Objectives
Student:
-knows the international money market
-knows various international payment methods and financing arrangements
-has an understanding of financial risks in international trade and can handle these
-knows sources of funding both nationally and internationally
-knows credits and guarantees in national and international financing.
Content
-international money market
-international payment methods and financing arrangements
-financial risks linked to international trade
-sources of funding
-national funding, EU funding and other international funding
-credits and guarantees
Prerequisites
International Business Activities 15 ects

Objectives
Students
-understand the impact of business culture and organization culture on multicultural business
relations
-are able to take in foreign cultures
-are familiar with business in certain market areas
-are aware of the international trade organizations and their impact on world trade

Content
-The importance of business culture and organizational culture for multicultural business relationships
-Foreign cultures
-Trade in some selected market areas
-Trade policy organizations and their impact on world trade

Prerequisites
Business Skills

Not available in spring 2026!

Objectives
Students
- are able to understand and describe the value chain and its importance for the company's efficiency
- understand the role of logistics as a competitive advantage - the value of good logistical systems.
In addition, the student should be able to:
-Evaluate their own work and that of others
-Critically study and give feedback to report works
-Crictically evaluate different technical methods
-Account for and discuss opinions
-Argument and reason around technical questions

Content
Routing methods, location selection
The MIT Beer Game
Efficient warehousing
Transport simulations
Tracking-technology, future technology

Prerequisites
Logistics and ERP

Competence objective
After having completed the course you should
- have a basic vocabulary
- understand and be able to use basic everyday phrases
- have some understanding about basic grammar
- be able to ask and answer simple questions and give basic information about yourself, your family and your immediate concrete surroundings
- be able to interact in a simple way provided that the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help

Content of the study unit
All or a selection
- Introductions, greetings
- Countries, languages
- Family
- Work, professions
- Numbers, time, days of the week, months
- Weather
- Food and drink
- Cultural aspects