Latin America as a Business AreaLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

- To give basic understanding of Latin America history, economy and background
- To introduce what has influenced Latin America culture and how it has effected Latin America corporate culture, and to recognize importance of culture when doing business in Latin America.
- To provide understanding how to do business successfully with Latin Americans and Latin America companies.

Sisältö

- Latin America Geography and History
- Latin America cultures
- Interculturality and Business etiquette and negotiations.
- Economical overview by countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, México and Perú.
Sustainability, Originary Peoples.
- Companies and European investments in Latin America
- Mercosur, Nafta and other organizations
- Latin America as a Business Area: the future.

Esitietovaatimukset

English Language Proficiency

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Sufficient performance:  showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good performance: showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent performance: not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination