International Markets and Responsible Business Practices (4 ECTS)

Code: LC00FX85-3003

General information

Enrollment: 01.12.2025 - 04.01.2026; Registration for implementation has not started yet.

Timing: 12.01.2026 - 29.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 4 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

Teachers: Marko Korkeakoski; Rosli Kamarul-Baharin

Teacher in charge: Suvi Moll

Groups: LXC25_B
Part of LXC25 cohorts present, GROUP B

Course: LC00FX85

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Objective

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
• understand, discuss and illustrate the issues relevant to firms engaging in international business
• have an overview of entrepreneurship
• describe the firm as an operator of business
• understand the effect of international trade institutions on business opportunities
• understand sustainability implications in setting business objectives
• analyse the firm’s business environment and competitiveness relating to its international business strategy
• recognise key challenges of sustainable development as well as independently research and apply related multidisciplinary information to an international business environment
• understand the fundamentals of responsible business and the competitive advantages related to sustainable business practices.

Content

• Business organisation and its role in society
• Business objectives and responsible business
• International business opportunities and business practices
• International business environment analysis and strategy
• Key theories of ethics and corporate responsibility
• Inner development goals and European GreenComp
• The relationship between sustainable development and business

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in business and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in leisure, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in business and their own development towards expertise.