Course Code: IBU8LF005
Extent: 3 ECTS (81 h)
Timing: Semesters 3-7
Language: English
Level: Joint professional studies
Type: Free-choice studies

Prerequisites

The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies in the GloBBA programme. 10 places are reserved for incoming exchange students from different countries.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student

• knows how the various media can contribute to the network building
• understands the importance of professional networking in international business context
• is able to make use of benchmarking needed in international networks
• is able to create a database for international networking
• has the skill to plan and execute mutually benefitting events for special interest groups
• has acquired skills to manage long term international networks.

Contents

• Current media to reach network members
• Building up international network database
• Means to get the members committed to the special interest group
• Planning annual programmes for international network members
• Network management

Cooperation with business community

Contacts and contributions by the employers of the HAAGA-HELIA International Business Alumni

International dimension

Contributions through the international network of HAAGA-HELIA alumni

Teaching and learning methods

Team working in workshops
Project working

Accreditation of prior learning

Not applicable

Teacher with the main responsibility for the course

Suvi Kalela

Course material

Provided by the teacher

Assessment criteria

Active contributions to the course assignments and events