Academic year 2021 - 2022

•     How to lead in a Complex World? Systemic Leadership Competencies for Future Leaders LX00EU19-3001 07.10.2021-12.10.2021  5 credits  (LITO_VV) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The course gives you future competencies for your own supervisory work and allows you to solve your own leadership and management questions through systems thinking. In the course, you will also learn how you can utilize systemic organizational constellation in your own work. The method is widely used in organizational development in different contexts with excellent results.

  Course contents

  Dimensions of leadership and management theories
  Complexity and the need of a mindset shift
  System intelligence as a future competence
  Organizational dynamics and different systems
  Organization constellations as a tool for dealing with complexity in modern organizations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Sari Virta

  Mode of delivery

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

  Recommended or required reading

  The material ( books and articles) will be informed later.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course will be implemented both on campus and online in the autumn 2021 or totally online ( the decision will be made at the end of August).
  Classroom MMC235 (Myyrmäki campus) on 7.-8.10.2021 in case the implementation is not totally an online version.
  You will find the zoom-link in OMA one week before the start.
  
  The course includes lectures, group discussions, workshops and reflective sessions. The focus is on combining complexity theories to practice and learn how to use organizational constellations in different contexts. The language of the course will be English.
  
  The students will write a reflective learning diary during the course based on literature, articles and workshops.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Evaluation 1-5

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  07.10.2021 - 12.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITO_VV

  Seats

  20 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  JOH/HRM Liiketalous ope, Helena Kuusisto-Ek

  Further information for students

  More information helena.kuusisto-ek@metropolia.fi

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master's Degree Programme in Business Informatics (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master's Degree Programme in Supply Chain Management (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport), Master’s Degree Programme in Business Development, Master's Degree Programme in Procurement, Master's Degree Programme in Business Informatics (Social Sciences, Business and Administration)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  No alternative assignment.

  Exam schedule

  No exam.

  International connections

  The course will be executed in co-operation with the University of Bremen.

  Location and Time

  Thu 7.10.2021 Helena Kuusisto-Ek & Barbara Malmström (on campus/ online)
  Fri 8.10.2021 Helena Kuusisto-Ek & Barbara Malmström (on campus/ online)
  Mon 11.10.2021 Professor Georg Muller-Christ, University of Bremen (online)
  Tue 12.10.2021 Professor Georg Muller-Christ, University of Bremen (online)

•     Operational Environment of Public Procurement LY00EB26-3002 23.08.2021-24.10.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be familiar with the special features of public activity, the operating principles of public administration and the structure of the Finnish administrative system and be able to analyse their significance from the perspective of the service structure and the organization of public administration
  • understand the special features of the strategic management of public organizations and have an overall view of strategic management in municipalities, other public bodies and non-profit organizations and be able to analyse internal and external factors that impact a public organization’s strategy
  • be able to describe the basic stages of a public strategy process and the significance of an action plan and analyse their relation to procurement
  • be able to draw conclusions from the business megatrends affecting the procurement department
  • be familiar with the principles of anticipation and scenario building and be able to make actions plans for the procurement unit based on industry-specific forecasts
  • be able to analyse the impact of public procurements on society and understand the strategic role of procurements
  • be able to examine the long-term effects of public procurements with respect to sustainability objectives and market effects

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Operating principles of public administration
  • Regulation framework
  • Strategic management in a public organization
  • Anticipation and futures literacy
  • Impact and sustainability objectives

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  23.08.2021 - 24.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Perttu Pohjonen

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Management LY00EB27-3002 25.10.2021-31.12.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
  • analyze an organization’s objectives and manage the goals of procurement based on them
  • organize the management of the procurement department and assess which management method to employ in which situation
  • make cost-benefit calculations, perform life cycle calculations required by law, make production method selection analyses understanding their central role in ensuring economic sustainability and design outsourcing processes
  • develop management beyond organizational boundaries recognizing its challenges, prerequisites, possibilities and methods
  • perform risk analyses related to social and ecological responsibility
  • manage supplier markets in a customer-oriented manner taking full advantage of the supplier markets’ innovation potential
  • perform a spend analysis and a portfolio analysis in order to classify procurements
  • analyze the development stage and the competency of the procurement department

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • The strategic role of procurement
  • Sustainability in public procurement
  • Procurement strategies, portfolio analyses and category management
  • Managing external resources and supplier market intelligence
  • Maturity models and procurement competency
  • Risk analyses (social and ecological)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  25.10.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Mikko Kivistö

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Public Procurement Process LY00EB28-3002 01.01.2022-04.03.2022  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course students will:
  • be familiar with the special features of public procurement, stages of the procurement process and the roles of different operators in the procurement process
  • be able to design, implement and analyse law compatible procurement processes using digital tools in the different stages of the procurement process
  • be able to communicate upcoming procurements in a timely manner, schedule procurements and understand the importance of market dialogue in public procurement
  • be able to find information, utilize expert knowledge and conduct a need-based review of the procurement object, understanding the points of view of different customers (e.g. accessibility requirements) and understand the price impact of overspecification
  • perform TCO calculations and choose law compatible life-cycle cost analysis models
  • be able to make demands on suppliers and apply the demands in legally justifying supplier choices
  • be familiar with procurement contracts
  • be able to assess auditing needs and create a follow-up plan
  • be able to take sustainability perspectives into account in all the stages of the procurement process (market surveys, procurement and supplier criteria, quotation requests, contracts, follow-ups)
  • be familiar with ways of fighting against the black economy in public procurement

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Completed Higher Education Degree

  Course contents

  • Procurement process
  • Customer needs
  • Market dialogue and communication
  • Total cost of ownership and life-cycle costs
  • Supplier selection
  • Sustainability criteria
  • Reporting and follow-ups

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Sufficient performance: has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

  Good

  Good overall performance: can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, certain areas of individual or team output require further attention; shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

  Excellent

  Excellent performance in all elements of the course: shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2022 - 04.03.2022

  Enrollment date

  22.11.2021 - 12.12.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  HAN Liiketalous ope

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•     Research Methods and Skills XX00EJ16-3027 28.08.2021-08.10.2021  5 credits  (T2321S6, ...) + -
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The purpose of the course is to improve the student's professional expertise, research and development skills, and expertise in critical argumentation and knowledge formation skills that can contribute to the field.
  Goals:
  • The student is able to identify, evaluate and argue research and development needs from different angles.
  • The student can critically evaluate and utilise national and international research data and material for the purposes of working life development and RDI.
  • The student is familiar with methods suitable for research and development projects in their field and can select the appropriate qualitative, quantitative or development methods for research and development projects.
  • The student is able to apply any chosen methods appropriately.
  • The student follows the principles of responsible conduct of research, data protection and research ethics and can apply the principles of open science and research in research and development activities.
  • The student is able to evaluate the reliability of the research and development project appropriately.
  • The student can communicate fluently about research and development issues.
  • The student can act with initiative and responsibility in multidisciplinary development networks and carry out various working life development projects.

  Course contents

  • Approaches to research and development work
  • Identification and evaluation of research and development needs
  • Systematic acquisition of information in research and development work
  • Research and development processes and methods:
  o Quantitative, qualitative and development methods
  o Data collection, analysis, reliability and interpretation of data
  • Research ethics, data protection and responsible conduct of research, and the principles of open science and research
  • Communication and reporting of research and development work

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify and describe the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to make use of relevant information in development work. The student is able to use and apply key concepts and methods in their field's research and development work. They are able to identify and take into account any data protection and research ethics issues. They can communicate and report on their research and development work. The student is able to, in cooperation with others, to carry out research and development projects that develop working life.

  Good

  The student is able to analyse and argue the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to compare, analyse and make use of relevant information purposefully in development work. The student is able to properly use key concepts and method in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in a variety of ways. They adhere to data protection and research ethics guidelines. They communicate and report clearly on their research and development work. The student is able to carry out independent research and development projects that develop working life, and is capable of cooperation with others.

  Excellent

  The student is able to assess in a critical way and to argue from many angles the needs and stages of research and development work in their field. The student is able to critically analyse and assess relevant information and to apply it skilfully in development work. The student is able to use excellently the key concepts and methods used in their field's research and development work, and to apply them in multiple and innovative ways. They have internalised the data protection and research ethics guidelines, and develop operations that comply with them. They communicate and report convincingly on their research and development work. The student is able to lead independent research and development projects and engage in constructive cooperation with others.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Hanna Harilainen

  Mode of delivery

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

  Recommended or required reading

  Teachers' materials.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Will be announced later.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Will be announced later.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  28.08.2021 - 08.10.2021

  Enrollment date

  03.05.2021 - 15.08.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • T2321S6
  • L1221S6

  Seats

  20 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Hanna Harilainen, Henna-Liisa Palojärvi, Raisa Varsta, Tiina Mikkola, Pauli Järvensivu

  Further information for students

  N/A

  Unit, in charge

  School of Business

  Degree Programme

  Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Social Sciences, Business and Administration), Master´s Degree Programme in Public Procurement (Technology, Communication and Transport)

  Unit location

  Leiritie 1

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  N/A

  Work placement(s)

  N/A

  Exam schedule

  Will be announced later.

  International connections

  N/A

  Students use of time and load

  Will be announced later.

  Content periodicity

  Will be announced later.

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.