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Understanding Business and ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: IB00BF38

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Abdelazim Hannoura

Learning objectives

After completing the course, the student is able to
- define what is business and explain its role in the society
- explain and differentiate between the different legal forms of business
- have a good understanding of principles of management
- identify and explain the role of each function of management
- explain the role and importance of each business function
- have good knowledge of the business plan and its role, structure and contents
- become familiar with the Business Model Canvas (BMC).

Content

- business and the society, the business environment, stakeholders
- the legal forms of business
- principles of management and organization structure
- management functions
- business functions
- business plan
- Business Model Canvas.

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 15.09.2024

Timing

30.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Abdelazim Hannoura
Student groups
  • IB24SP
    International Business
Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 15.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Teaching languages
  • English
Teachers
  • Abdelazim Hannoura
Student groups
  • IB23SP
    International Business

Teaching methods

Course description (contents):
- Business and the society, the business environment, stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurship, and the legal forms of business
- Principles of management and organization structure.
- Management functions.
- Business functions
- Business plan
- Business Model Canvas.

Course objectives:
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- Define what is business and explain its role in the society
- Explain and differentiate between the different legal forms of business
- Have a good understanding of principles of management
- Identify and explain the role of each function of management
- Explain the role and importance of each business function
- Have good knowledge of the business plan and its role, structure and contents
- Become familiar with the Business Model Canvas (BMC).

Student evaluation and grading: Evaluation will be 100% on final examination.

Materials

Understanding Business 12th ed. (Nickels; McHugh; McHugh) McGraw-Hill.