Opinto-opas 2005-2006

Person responsible
OlaviUusitalo

Lecturers
Olavi Uusitalo, prof., FB213
Tommi Mahlamäki, tutkija, FB239

Lecture room and time
Per V: Monday 10 - 14, K4108
Per V: Tuesday 9 - 16, K1702
Per V: Thursday 10 - 14, K1702

Implementation rounds
Implementation 1

	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Summer	Language of instruction
Lecture	-	-	-	-	5 h/week	-	In English only
Exercise	-	-	-	-	9 h/week	-	In English only

(Academic Calender 2005-2006)

Objectives
To introduce students practical strategic management issues of a multinational company by using a computerized business simulation program.

Contents

Content	Core content	Complementary knowledge	Specialist knowledge
1.	Concept of business mission and strategic planning in a MNC. Concept of business mission and strategic planning in a MNC Analysis and follow-up of environment also in less developed countries. Decision making in uncertainty.
2.	Integration of managerial functions to give a holistic view of the business. Understanding of stakeholders. Vertical integration and coordination within a MNC
3.	Use of negotiation skills, group work abilities and leadership Use of managerial tools

Requirements for completing the course
Requirements include succesfully completed management of Multinational Company, creation of business plans and company presentation in groups plus two individual rules quizzes.

Assessment criteria
The course is grade based on both group work (company performance, business plans and company presentations) and individual quizzes of the Intopia world.

Prerequisites

Number	Name	Credits	M/R
TETA-1300	Marketing Management	4	Mandatory
TETA-5306	Management of Innovation	4	Mandatory
TETA-5320	Marketing Management and Global Networks	4	Mandatory

Other comments

Correspondence of content
2904030 International Business Simulation

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Last modified	28.02.2005
Modified by	Sanna Vauranoja