Hong Kong Study Tour

Code: MGT4LG208
Extent: 5 ECTS (135 h)
Timing: semester 4-5
Language: English
Level: Advanced Professional Studies
Type: Elective

Learning outcomes

Gaining first-hand international experience by visiting local, innovative companies and networking with foreign students. Learning about cultural, political business environment and human resources management.

Course content

This China Study Programme called as "Business Environment in Hong Kong and China". The Study tour is implemented by the Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. The Chinese partners are China Business Centre and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The detailed schedule and topics will be announced by Jyväskylä UAS. The previous topics focused on the business environment and on cultural issues.

Cooperation with the business community

The course is arranged in co-operation with Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Not applicable.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is provided by the Chinese partner institutions.
Students should finance the trip themselves.
The study tour is organized in spring (usually in March).
The assessment of one’s own learning

Teacher responsible
Contact person at HH: Maria Jakubik, Dr. Sc. (Econ), Pasila Course materials

Course materials
Materials appointed or provided by the teachers.

Assessment criteria

Students should write and submit a learning diary about the study tour with their reflections and feedback. Additionally, they will give a presentation about their learning experiences to other students. 
The assessment of one's own learning does not influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for course/module development. The assignment is completed on an E-form.