Finnish Business Environment (5 ECTS)

Code: LC00ET37-3007

General information

Enrollment: 05.05.2025 - 10.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing: 25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 ECTS

Mode of delivery: On-campus

Unit: Metropolia Business School

Campus: Leiritie 1

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 20 - 35

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics; Degree Programme in European Business Administration

Teachers: Lilian Snellman

Teacher in charge: Suvi Moll

Groups: LC23B_IB_M
Incoming DD HWR Berlin, IBMAN Marketing; LC23B_BA_F
Incoming DD HWR Berlin, BA Finance; LC23B_IB_F
Incoming DD HWR Berlin, IBMAN Finance; LC23B_BA_M
Incoming DD HWR Berlin, BA Marketing

Course: LC00ET37

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 45 h 0 min.

Time	Topic	Location
Thu 28.08.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 11.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 25.09.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 02.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 09.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 23.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 30.10.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 06.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 13.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 20.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 27.11.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 04.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila
Thu 11.12.2025 time 08:00 - 11:00 (3 h 0 min)	Finnish Business Environment LC00ET37-3007	MMA222 Oppimistila

Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The student understands essential aspects of the Finnish business culture and environment. The student recognizes the main industries in Finland from diverse aspects and recent development trends and innovations in Finnish businesses. The student understands basic legislative requirements and practicalities of employment in Finland including the challenges and opportunities.

Content

- Analysis of the Finnish key industries
- Business trends and innovations
- Key legal aspects of working and doing business in Finland
- Finland as a business area and the Finnish Business culture

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.