Retail Trade Environment and Competitive ToolsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LL10080
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
Responsible person
- Daniel Bågeberg
Objective
The main goal of the study theme is that each student forms an overall understanding of the field of commerce, its role as a carrier of social responsibility, an employer and a taxpayer. The theme also introduces K-retailer entrepreneurship.
Theme Learning Outcomes:
- is able to form an overall understanding of the field of trade in Finland
- is able to interpret trade statistics
- understands the importance of corporate social responsibility in trade
- is able to analyze chain entrepreneurship / merchant entrepreneurship
- understands the importance of digital in the field of commerce
- understands the role of trade as an employer and a taxpayer
Content
Trade and merchant entrepreneurship, trade customers, trade as part of the supply chain, means of trade competition.
Enrollment
01.10.2024 - 26.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 01.06.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
5 - 10
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
- Daniel Bågeberg
Teacher in charge
Daniel Bågeberg
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 20. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
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KAKK25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree Students
Objective
The main goal of the study theme is that each student forms an overall understanding of the field of commerce, its role as a carrier of social responsibility, an employer and a taxpayer. The theme also introduces K-retailer entrepreneurship.
Theme Learning Outcomes:
- is able to form an overall understanding of the field of trade in Finland
- is able to interpret trade statistics
- understands the importance of corporate social responsibility in trade
- is able to analyze chain entrepreneurship / merchant entrepreneurship
- understands the importance of digital in the field of commerce
- understands the role of trade as an employer and a taxpayer
Content
Trade and merchant entrepreneurship, trade customers, trade as part of the supply chain, means of trade competition.
Location and time
Spring 2025, online studies - a remote implementation independent of time and place.
Materials
Materials in the learning environment and other literature.
Teaching methods
The primary objective of this study theme is for each student to gain a comprehensive understanding of the retail sector, its role as a bearer of social responsibility, an employer, and a taxpayer. The theme also includes an introduction to K-retailer entrepreneurship.
The retail sector is Finland's largest industry in terms of employment, offering a wide range of job opportunities, especially for business and hospitality graduates. For many young people, retail is their first employer; wages earned from retail jobs contribute to initial taxes paid and start accumulating future pension funds.
The retail sector is also the largest industry within Finland's economy when measured by gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for about 10% of the nation’s GDP. Retail plays a significant role in bearing social responsibility, evident in its daily practices. The industry contributes to Finnish welfare through social, economic, and environmental responsibility. (Kauppa.fi, 2020).
Learning Objectives for the Theme:
- Understands the overall structure of the retail industry in Finland
- Can interpret statistical data related to the retail sector
- Recognizes the importance of social responsibility in retail
- Can analyze chain entrepreneurship/retailer entrepreneurship
- Understands the significance of digitalization in retail
- Understands retail’s role as an employer and taxpayer
Employer connections
Practical exercises.
Student workload
133,5 hours.
Further information
You will receive the course instructions and access credentials from your responsible teacher.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Enrollment
01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
15.01.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
10 - 20
Degree programmes
- Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
- Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
- Daniel Bågeberg
Teacher in charge
Daniel Bågeberg
Scheduling groups
- Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
- Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
-
KAKK24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024
Small groups
- Open UAS students
- Degree students
Objective
The main goal of the study theme is that each student forms an overall understanding of the field of commerce, its role as a carrier of social responsibility, an employer and a taxpayer. The theme also introduces K-retailer entrepreneurship.
Theme Learning Outcomes:
- is able to form an overall understanding of the field of trade in Finland
- is able to interpret trade statistics
- understands the importance of corporate social responsibility in trade
- is able to analyze chain entrepreneurship / merchant entrepreneurship
- understands the importance of digital in the field of commerce
- understands the role of trade as an employer and a taxpayer
Content
Trade and merchant entrepreneurship, trade customers, trade as part of the supply chain, means of trade competition.
Evaluation scale
H-5