Operating Environment of Retail Trade (5 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student
• forms an overall understanding of the field of trade and its importance in Finland
• can describe the customer target groups of different retail trade sectors and what they spend money on
• is able to explain the role and functions of retailers in the distribution chain
• is able to describe the means by which entrepreneurial retailing competes
• can define the role of the entrepreneur in the retail chain and in the chain enterprise.

Content

• Trade in Finland
• Competitive means of trade
• Trade as a workplace
• Responsible trade
• The future of trade

Teaching methods

Self-studying within given timeframe. No contact teaching. Studying is 100% online in separate digital learning workspace.

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.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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 methods and criteria

Assesment is based on success with various assignments on the course.