CEMAT provides Master’s level courses at the Aalto University School of Economics, the Master’s Program of the Finnish University Network for Russian and East European Studies, the Study Programme on Russian Economy and Society co-organised by the University of Joensuu and the Aalto University School of Economics, and the Finnish University Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies. CEMAT contributes to the development of teaching and education by preparing a collection of teaching cases of Finnish firms in Russia. Cases are produced with St. Petersburg State University, Graduate School of Management (GSOM).
RUSSIAN ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Status of the course: BSc (Econ), Economics program, elective course
Objectives: This course will familiarize the students with the macro- and microeconomic transition of Russia. Russia’s economic development is discussed chronologically giving the students a proper framework for understanding today’s Russia. A deeper insight into modern Russia and its economic structure of operation is obtained through lectures given by specialists of the Russian economy.
Contents: Russia’s economic development is discussed chronologically from the Soviet Union economy to today including topics like functioning and breaking down of the Soviet economy, Russia’s privatization, stabilization and economic crisis of 1998, Putin’s era. A deeper insight to the economy of modern Russia is given by guest lecturers with various themes including Russia’s economic policy, enterprise sector and financial markets.
Teaching: Spring term 2010, first period. Course and exams via WebOodi.
Homepage: https://cie.hkkk.fi/31C01400
INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMY AND BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Status of the cource: The Master’s Programme in Russian and East European Studies, Introductory course
Term: 7.9.-24.10.2009
Teaching: Web-based education on moodle.helsinki.fi
More information: www.helsinki.fi/vie-maisterikoulu/english/index.htm
Lecture 3 (Week 42 & 43): Entrepreneurship and Small Business in Russia
Teacher: Päivi Karhunen (CEMAT)
This lecture discusses the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Russia from the Soviet time to the present day. It gives an overview of how private enterprise activity has developed and what are the determinants and development challenges of the Russian small business sector. In addition, it is discussed what are the characteristics of a Russian entrepreneur and how Russian youth perceives entrepreneurship as career option.
Lecture 4 (Week 44 & 45): Foreign Business Operations in Russia
Teacher: Päivi Karhunen (CEMAT)
This lecture gives an overview of Russia as a business environment for foreign enterprises. It discusses advantages and disadvantages of various entry strategies to Russia, and management of foreign operations in Russia. In particular, it is described what kind of solutions Finnish firms have developed in response to challenges related to key stakeholders such as authorities, employees and local management, and other enterprises.
ECONOMIC TRANSITION IN CHINA
Status of the course: BSc (Econ), Economics program, elective course
Objectives: This course will familiarize the students with the macro- and microeconomic transition of China. This is done by first discussing the economic development of China chronologically and then digging deeper into the contemporary Chinese economy.
Content: The first part of the lectures (four lectures) consists of international comparison and chronological treatment of China’s economic development. This provides a framework for understanding current economic situation in China. The second part of lectures (eight lectures) examines the Chinese economy from various aspects including economic policy, international activity and enterprise sector and finishes with an analysis of China’s future.
Teaching: Fall 2009, first period. Course and exams via WebOodi.
Homepage: https://cie.hkkk.fi/31C01500
BUSINESS IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA
Status of the course: Elective course in International Business of the Aalto University School of Economics. Part of the Asian Programme of the National University Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies.
Objective and contents: The course aims at giving an insight into the East and Southeast Asia as a macro region with increasing integration into the global economy. The course focuses on the interplay between the international, national, and sub-national systems in Pacific Asia. Economic and political institutions as well as business environments are discussed leading to an analysis of the region as an operational environment for multinational enterprises.
Teaching: Fall Term 2009, virtual lectures at the Internet, applications at http://www.asianet.fi/.
REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE OF THE CHINESE ECONOMY
Status of the course: Course at the Finnish University Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies, Advanced Level Online Teaching on Asia.
Objectives: The course provides analytical tools to understand the evolving institutional environment, including changes in the legal framework and business practices, in contemporary China. The aim of the course is that students’ will understand the complexities of the globalizing Chinese business environment.
Contents: Globalization of the Chinese Economy, Institutional change in the Chinese business environment, Regional economic integration of China, Challenges in the management of foreign business operations in China.
Teaching: Spring terms 2009 and 2010, this is a web-based course offered through an e-learning platform Moodle, more information at http://www.asianet.fi/.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES IN THE ASIAN EMERGING ECONOMIES
Status of the course: Course at the Finnish University Network for East and Southeast Asian Studies, Advanced Level Online Teaching on Asia.
Objectives: The aim of the course is to develop the students' understanding of the Asian emerging economies, especially related to the operations of foreign enterprises and their business strategies in the transforming Asian economies.
Contents: Particular attention is given to institutional changes that have taken place in China, India, Taiwan, and the ASEAN countries, and their implications to foreign businesses. Based on the objectives of the course, the course covers the following themes: formal and informal institutions in the Asian emerging economies, changing business environments, challenges in the management of foreign business operations, and foreign companies’ perceptions of regional economic integration in emerging Asia. Enterprise strategies are discussed in order to provide the students with understanding of the complexities of the Asian business environments. Examples are given as regards foreign companies’ relations with the public sector, labour force, and other companies.
Teaching: Spring term 2010, this is a web-based course, more information at http://www.asianet.fi/.