Generic competences Description of the Competence Learning Competence

Generic competences Description of the Competence Learning Competence Ethical Competence The student possesses the capability to evaluate and develop one’s own competences and learning style possesses the capability to retrieve and analyse information and evaluate it critically is able to take responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams possesses the capability of combining an entrepreneurship-focused way of action with one’s own professional development and career planning is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and the consequences of the actions possesses the capability of following the ethical code of conduct in one’s own professional field possesses the capability of taking into account the variety of people in one’s actions is able to follow the principles of equality is able to apply the principle of sustainability to one’s own field is able to interact in the society using one’s own skills and knowledge in accordance with ethical values Working Community Competence Innovation competence International Competence is capable of acting as a member of a working community possesses the capability to interact and communicate in versatile situations in the working life is able to utilise information technology and communication technology in the tasks of one’s own field is capable of networking and making personal contacts in the working life environment possesses the capability to make decisions in unpredictable situations is able to work independently to complete tasks which require professional expertise possesses the skills and the knowledge to work as an entrepreneur possesses the skills and knowledge for creative problem solving and is able to further develop the working methods is capable of working in projects is able to implement research and development projects by applying the prior knowledge and methods in the field is able to look for customer- oriented, sustainable and economically profitable solutions possesses the language skills necessary for one’s own work and for the professional development is able to co-operate in a multicultural environment is able to take account of the influence and the opportunities of internationalisation in one’s own work

Specific Competences Description of the Competence Focused Entrepreneurial The student possesses Thinking Ability to develop customer and market-oriented business ideas, and to develop creative and innovative solutions to various business related problems. Understanding of market forces and ability to identify, communicate, and cooperate with various business stakeholders. Ability to translate business ideas into realities through risk taking, appropriate decision making, effective planning and implementation. Development of entrepreneurial thinking. Internationalisation of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Intercultural Communication Thorough understanding of the business internationalisation process and possible alternatives for international market entry. Capability of planning and executing international trade operations including full awareness of procedures, contracts and documentation, relevant organisations, logistical complexities and solutions. Capability of strategic assessment of internal business conditions as well as external business environment. Ability to develop alternative strategies to be adopted and to provide guidance for implementation and control. Understanding of customer importance and mastering the necessary skills to establish solid and lasting customer relationships. Understanding the key role of research and development for growth, prosperity and efficiency. Ability to identify and define research problems. Ability to employ the scientific research approach to problem solving. Ability to develop an effective and efficient research process and to evaluate and apply research techniques, to develop creative and innovative solutions for various business and economic problems Ability to understand cultural differences and effectively communicate in a multicultural environment. Ability to work as active leader or team member in a multicultural environment as well as in international teams. Ability to use all available modes of communication skilfully to communicate and convey ideas clearly, taking cultural impact into consideration. Fluent and accurate use of the English language, both in writing and orally. Understanding of Finnish culture and society and ability to communicate sufficiently in the Finnish language.