Managerial International Competence (5cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

You become acquainted with the international development and possibilities of management. You learn to communicate and cooperate in an international operational environment. You can establish communication channels with different international groups and respond to different expectations on the part of international partners and clients. You can utilize this knowledge when developing social and health care organizations in Finland.

Content

-a one-week study trip abroad or taking part in an international conference, the duration of which is at least two days; the lecturers of the course try to arrange a study trip – you can participate in it or try find a suitable conference yourself
-a seminar day at Karelia UAS where you will hold a presentation about your own study trip or conference, listen to other presentations and take actively part in conversation

Location and time

Schedule

Orientation 15.1.2026 at 12.15-13.45, Zoom

Attending exchange program 13.4. - 17.4.2026 or academic activity before May

Virtual poster walk in May 13.5.2026, Zoom

Teaching methods

Learning outcomes
After completing this course:
You become acquainted with the international development and possibilities of management.
You learn to communicate and cooperate in an international operational environment.
You can establish communication channels with different international groups and respond to different expectations on the part of international partners and clients.
You can utilize this knowledge when developing social and health care organizations in Finland.

Student workload

One credit is equivalent to about 27 hours of work. The course is a total of 5 credits- Your opportunity to learn and develop in this course will take you an average of 135 hours.