16.03.2026 00:00 - 29.05.2026 00:00

Spring 2026, kevät 2026. The study unit starts in period 4 (16.3. - 29.5.2026).

Alternative exam dates 2025-2026: 22.4.2025 at 15-19, 21.5.2026 at 14-18, 11.6.2026 at 14-18, 27.8.2026 

Opintojakso kuuluu Johtamisen perusopinnot 26-30 op (UEF) opintokokonaisuuteen.

Content

• Key concepts of international business theory and practice.
• Key actors of international business and principles of their operations.
• Major elements of political, legal, economic environments, related risks.
• Cultural dimensions and risks in the light of international business communication and relationship-building.
• Essentials of business ethics in the international context.
• Essentials of international trade, FDI and regional economic integration.
• Key features of emerging markets’ business environment and local actors.

Learning outcomes:

Knowledge related objectives: Student will be able to

• Define the main concepts of international business
• Understand the complexity and dynamic nature of international business
• Develop an overview about main actors, economic and political forces of international business
• Understand the underlying rationales of the impact of international environment on business activities
• Identify and classify the major risks and opportunities of global marketplace

Skills related objectives:

Student will be able to

• Interpret the trends and realities of global business environment in relation to multicultural business planning
• Compare international markets according to their risks and opportunities for doing business

Generic competences: leadership, internationality

Modes of study:

Independent study online and an online exam total 162 h. Online exam in the course Moodle platform.  

Alternative exam dates 2025-2026: 22.4.2025 at 15-19, 21.5.2026 at 14-18, 11.6.2026 at 14-18, 27.8.2026 

The studies are independent online studies where you familiarise yourself with the learning material and submit learning assignments and/or participate in course exams.

Studying is completely independent. Academic studies require self-direction, good study skills, and planning. The course has predetermined completion dates, from which you choose the one that suits you. Retaking an exam or increasing your grade also takes place on these course-specific dates during the academic year. Pay attention to the due dates when planning your studies.

Suoritustapa:

Itsenäinen opiskelu verkossa ja verkkotentti yhteensä 162 t.

Evaluation:
Scale on grade 0-5. Online exam in the course Moodle platform. 

Arviointi:

Tentti 0–5. Verkkotentti kurssin Moodlessa.

Sari-Johanna Karhapää

Study Materials

- Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G. & Riesenberger, J.: International Business. The New Realities. Fifth Edition or newer. Pearson Prentice Hall. (Also e-book available in the UEF library)

- Other course material on Moodle

Prerequisites: Introduction to Management, Introduction to Marketing or equivalent competence.

Esitietovaatimukset: Johtamisen perusteet, markkinoinnin perusteet

Teaching Language: English

120 €. Hinta sisältää Mikkelin kesäyliopiston maksun ja Itä-Suomen avoimen yliopiston opintojaksokohtaisen maksun yhteensä 72 €.

15.03.2026 mennessä

Ilmoittautuminen voidaan perua veloituksetta 15.3.2026 mennessä. Mikäli ilmoittautuminen perutaan myöhemmin tai peruutusta ei tehdä lainkaan perimme kesäyliopiston maksuosuuden, riippumatta siitä onko rekisteröitymistä tehty opintojaksoille Itä-Suomen avoimeen yliopistoon. Opintomaksut ovat perintäkelpoisia (Laki n:o 706/2007). Ilmoittautumisen peruminen tehdään aina kirjallisesti sähköpostitse (koulutus@mikkelinkesayliopisto.fi).