Industrial Management Handbook 2014 - 2015
Foreword
Welcome to Master´s Programme in Industrial Management and to the University of Vaasa. The
Handbook is designed to give you assistance and information with your studies. This information can
also be found from the web site http://www.uva.fi/en/education/master/industrial_management/
For timetables, rooms, course descriptions, possible changes, follow possible updates on the web sites,
weboodi and Lukkari the timetable generator system, and also remember to check your e-mail regularly.
Introduction
Master's Programme in Industrial Management
Studies in Industrial Management provide students capabilities to work in tasks that require high level of
business or technological knowledge. These can be in production, service or knowledge sectors. Both
local business network and international connections (.e.g. Estiem, European Students of Industrial
Engineering and Management) are utilized in teaching. Students can choose to concentrate either in the
area of technology management and product development or in the area of production management
and logistics. Variety of teaching methods are used in advanced courses in IM and often students plan
and conduct small research projects combining both a theoretical framework and an empirical study.
The Industrial Management studies focus on problem solving and social interaction, coupled with a wide
variety of study tasks by systematic assessment. The study process encompasses both local business
operations and technological advantages on a global scale. The outcome is a skill set that allows the
student to solve problems on product development, production, automation, energy production and
environmental issues in a networked industry setting. The focus can lie on strategy, productivity, impact,
quality, etc.
Special emphasis is on students’ communication capabilities, both written and oral. The objective of
course seminars, business and case competitions and thesis seminars is that giving presentation is a
routine that each student can handle smoothly. All the master level courses (TUTA3xxx) in IM are in
English.
Learning outcomes
A student that has completed Master’s Degree (economics and business administration) in Industrial
Management will be able to
- apply her knowledge of industrial management either in the area of technology management
and product development or in the area of production management and logistics
- lead technology development so that the company can be profitable and the employees are
involved in the change process
- work in production management, product development, risk management and other tasks that
combine business and technological knowledge
- apply in her work both logical thinking as well as finding and presenting the core knowledge in
different situations
- apply scientific thinking in reporting research and has good written presentation skills
- carry on her studies in doctoral level
- apply research methods in industrial management
- utilize and further develop her knowledge in improving the processes of a company
The study programme comprises 120 ECTS and leads to a Master of Science in Economics and Business
Administration degree. The programme can be completed in two years.
Programme Structure for the Master’s Programme in Industrial Management:
Master’s thesis in Industrial Management
30 ECTS credits
and Maturity test 0 ECTS credits
Optional Studies
28-32 ECTS credits
Major Studies Industrial Management 30 ECTS
Major Studies (Advanced Level Studies):
General
andManagement
Language and30Communications
Industrial
ECTS credits
Studies 13-17 ECTS
Method Studies
15 ECTS credits
11 ECTS credits
Supplementary Studies 0 – 60 ECTS credits
(obligatory for students holding a Finnish polytechnic degree and tailored for others
based on previous studies)
Supplementary studies
Maximum of 60 ECTS credits of supplementary studies can be required from students that have not
done bachelor degree at the University of Vaasa in major Industrial Management . Supplementary
studies will be agreed in the Personal Study Plan (PSP). Typically supplementary studies are the
following (unless the student has similar studies in her previous degree):
TUTA2160 Basic Course in Logistics
5 ECTS
TUTA2190 Introduction to Product Development
5 ECTS
TUTA2170 Introduction to Production Management
5 ECTS
TUTA1060 Quality Management
5 ECTS
The final decision of supplementary studies is made by the Head of Programme Päivi Haapalainen.
Degree Structure (120 ECTS)
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Master’s Programme in Industrial
Management 120 ECTS, Head of Programme: Päivi Haapalainen
General and Language and Communication Studies 13-17 ECTS
OPIS0039Personal Study Plan
0
OPIS0025 Information Skills I (if not earlier studies)
1
FILO1011 Philosophy of Science
3
KENG9212 Writing Academic English
5
Finnish for Foreigners I or Second foreign language
5
(Finnish for Foreigners I is obligatory for Foreigners, Second foreign language 5 ECTS for Finnish
students)
Method Studies 15 ECTS
Choose courses worth 15 ECTS from the list below
The following courses are obligatory if you do not have them or similar in your previous studies
ORMS1020 Operations Research
and
STAT1030 Introduction to Statistics
or
STAT1010 Statistical Analysis of Contingency and Regression
5
5
5
choose more method studies so that total will be worth of 15 ECTS
MATH2050 Probability Calculus
5
STAT2110 Statistical Data Processing SAS EG
5
STAT3100 Financial Time Series Analysis
8
FYSI1070 Essence of Physics
5
You may also choose other courses in mathematics, statistics and physics (if you do not have them or
similar in your previous studies)
Major Advanced Level Studies 30 ECTS
Obligatory Courses
TUTA3190 Research Methods in Industrial Management
TUTA3080 Operations Strategy
TUTA3050 Advanced Course in Quality and Reliability Management
Choose either option A or B (minimum of 15 credits)
A:
obligatory courses
TUTA3120 Supply Chain Design and Management
TUTA3240 Production Operations Management Methods
Choose at least worth 5 credits of the following:
TUTA3060 Contemporary Topics in Industrial Management
TUTA3070 Project Work in Industrial Management
JOHT3019 Project Management
TUTA3250 Simulation of Production Systems
TUTA3200 Enterprice Resource Planning
B:
obligatory courses
TUTA3030 Technology Management
TUTA3220 Anticipation and Diffusion of Technological Innovations
Choose at least worth 5 credits of the following:
TUTA3060 Contemporary Topics in Industrial Management
TUTA3070 Project Work in Industrial Management
JOHT3019 Project Management
TUTA3230 Product and Service Design in Practice
15
5
5
5
5
5
2-5
2-5
5
3
3
5
5
2-5
2-5
5
5
TUTA3210 New Knowledge Creation and Organizational Learning in Product Development 5
Master’s Thesis and Maturity test 30 ECTS
TUTA3982 Research Plan Presentation
TUTA3983 Research Presentation
TUTA3984 Master’s Thesis
KNÄY300X Maturity Test
0,5
0,5
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0
Optional Studies
Choose other university courses to complete the degree (120 ECTS) according to your interests.
The students can choose from a variety of studies to complete their degree, both on bachelor and
master level. We recommend that you complete a minor subject (25 ECTS) if possible. If this is not
possible due to the fact that most minors are in Finnish, your optional studies may include several
subjects according to you own interests. These studies may include e.g. optional Master level courses in
IM, language studies, mathematics and many other topics. Students who have completed their
Bachelor´s degree in the field of business may include optional studies on any field to their degree.
Students who have completed their studies in the field of technology (other than business) must include
studies in the field of business to their master´s degree to be eligible for M.Sc (Econ. & Bus. Adm.)
degree. The amount of business studies will be agreed in the study plan (PSP).
Please note that individual courses may not be available every year.
Teaching periods
At the University of Vaasa the Academic year is divided into five periods. These periods begin and end
simultaneously in all faculties. Teaching is running during the periods, but one week of each period is
reserved for exams and there is no teaching during that week.
During the academic year 2014–2015 the periods are as follows:
Autumn Semester 2014
I period weeks 36–43 (1st September–24th October)
II period weeks 44–50 (27th October–19th December)
Exam weeks are: week 36, week 43, week 50 and week 51
Spring Semester 2015
III period weeks 2–8 (5th January–20th February)
IV period weeks 9–14 (23rd February–3rd April)
V period weeks 15–21 (6th April–29th May)
- Easter holiday 2nd April–6th April
Exam weeks are: week 2, week 8, week 13, week 14, week 20, week 21 and week 22
Courses
Information about courses: students need to register for the courses in the WebOodi System.
Timetables for the courses can be found in Lukkari the timetable generator, please follow the changes
regularly. The Lukkari and WebOodi systems are also the best and quickest source of information for
the courses. There is a possibility that courses might overlap. In this case register normally for both and
then choose which one you attend. However, note that it is obligatory to attend to the classes of some
courses. Lukkari the timetable generator system is available at https://asio.uwasa.fi and WebOodi at
https://saaga.uwasa.fi/oodi/.
Master’s degree students are expected to complete courses worth approximately 30 ECTS credits each
semester. Please note that extending the student’s residence permit usually requires that the student
can show sufficient progress in her/his studies. The total number of credits required for a Master’s
degree is 120 ECTS credits, including the Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). The department will provide you
with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to start writing your Master’s thesis. Before
graduation, you need to pass a written examination based on the topic of your thesis (maturity test).
Your thesis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examination and it will take place on one of
the regular examination days (or you can agree on a specific date with your supervisor).
Course descriptions in more detail can be found on the web sites or at the end of this Handbook.
Exams
Students must register for an exam at least 7 days in advance (registrations can be made one month
before the examination date at the earliest). Students should register for exams by using the wwwbased student information system WebOodi. WebOodi is available for all students registered at the
University of Vaasa. Students are often able to retake exams; professors will give you the information on
these possible retake exam date(s). Notice that exams can be held also on Saturdays. Check the
information on date, time and location from WebOodi.
At the beginning of each semester, the International Office together with the Student Union organises
an orientation course on the University’s databases which also covers the WebOodi system.
Assessment and Registration of Credit Departments
According to Degree Ordinance 12 § of the University of Vaasa, exam results must
be announced within 30 working days of the exam date. In case of delay, the lecturer
or other person responsible for announcing the results will have to inform the students
about the delay within the 30 days of the exam.
The assessment criteria are public and the student may inquire about these from the examiner.
A student may have a look at his corrected exam or course work and get information
about the assessment details by visiting the examiner during his/her office hour.
Exam results are displayed on each department’s notice boards and in the WebOodi system.
The Academic Affairs Office has copies of the result sheets, which also include the names of
students who have failed a course. Credits for entire courses are registered in the Transcript
of Records at the departments. Courses that include compulsory written exercises or other
partial credit Departments will be registered only after all parts have been completed. For this
reason it is important that the student, whenever possible, completes the course and all its
parts simultaneously.
The student either fails or passes a course. Students who pass the course are graded according
to the University of Vaasa grading system, that is, 1–5 (1 is pass and 5 the best grade) or on a pass/fail
basis. In the latter case, the mark ‘hyv.’(pass) appears on the student’s transcript. The transcript of
records includes an explanation of the grading system and the ECTS grades.
Students can check their own credit record in the WebOodi system. Official transcripts of records are
available in the International Office upon request.
Transcript of University Records
Official transcripts of university records can be ordered from the International Office on request.
This document shows all the courses passed, with grades and credits (ECTS credits and a brief
explanation of the grading scale at the University of Vaasa). Please be prepared to wait for one whole
workday after your request.
Exams: Code of conduct
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Do NOT talk in the exam!
Be on time. The doors of the examination venue will be locked 15 minutes past the hour and no
one is allowed to enter after that. The invigilator / supervisor of the exam will allocate a seat for
each student. When taking seats in the auditorium leave one empty seat on both sides
(sometimes two, please follow the invigilators’ instructions).
You are only allowed to have writing equipment and the instruments specifically allowed for the
exam with you (for example a dictionary or pocket calculator). Bags and jackets have to be left
at the side of the exam hall. Mobile phones must be switched off during the exam.
Any kind of communication with other students is strictly forbidden after you have received the
questions. Ignoring this regulation may result in an allegation of cheating in the examination.
You are not allowed to read the exam questions until the invigilator gives you permission to do
so. Thus keep your paper turned upside-down before you get permission to start the exam from
the invigilator. If necessary, the invigilator will clarify unclear points in the examination paper.
You can attract the attention of the invigilator by raising your hand if you need to clarify
something or more paper is required and you wish to go to the toilet, etc.
You are allowed to enter the exam hall max. 15 minutes after the exam has started.
You are not allowed to leave the exam hall during the first 45 minutes of the exam.
You are not allowed to leave the exam hall for a cigarette etc. and come back to write your
exam.
Before leaving everyone has to hand in the exam paper to the invigilators. Please check that
each exam paper you submit has your name, your student number, name of the exam, and
name of the examiner. You have to show your identity card when returning the exam papers to
the invigilator.
If it is found out that a student is cheating in an exam, he/she will receive punishment which can
lead to a termination of studies at the University of Vaasa.
Plagiarism and cheating in exams and other written work is considered a serious offence at Finnish
universities. According to the Degree Ordinance 19 § of the University of Vaasa, plagiarism or cheating in
examination may lead to cancellation of the course result and dismissal from the University for a
maximum of one year. The University of Vaasa will inform the immigration officials and police about
possible offences if the officials ask for this information when processing e.g. residence permit
applications. In addition, if possible employers ask for information about former students of the
university, the abovementioned offences will be informed to the employers. In the case of exchange
students, the International Office of the University of Vaasa will terminate the student’s exchange
period immediately and inform her/his home university about the incident. Please avoid even the
suspicion of plagiarism or cheating in examinations!
Electronic plagiarism detection
Electronic plagiarism detection is a part of the quality assurance system of education and research.
Electronic plagiarism detection should act as a tool of instruction while preventing dishonest behaviour.
All theses and dissertations (Bachelor, Master, Licentiate and Doctoral) are checked for originality using
the Turnitin plagiarism detection software. All theses which are submitted on August 1st 2014 or
afterwards must be checked with the plagiarism detection software before approval. For detailed
instructions, see the thesis guidelines.
Teachers can use the software to check other assignments, such as essays, exercises, take-home exams,
and reports. It is also the teachers’ responsibility to instruct students on correct referencing and good
scientific practice during studies.
For additional information on plagiarism detection, refer to the thesis guidelines and the University
portal https://port.uwasa.fi/tietohallinto/ohjeet/turnitin/.
Personal Study Plan / HOPS
All Master’s degree students write a Personal Study Plan (PSP/HOPS) at the beginning of their
studies. HOPS is an informal agreement between the student and the Faculty (student advisor/
teacher) and it can be rechecked and corrected during the studies. The general HOPS comprises a
timetable of the courses the student is planning to take. It also includes information about the thesis,
estimated graduation time and some open questions. More information about PSP is given during the
orientation days and in programme meetings arranged in the beginning of the academic year.
Links to Personal Study Plans: http://www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/planning/psp/
Graduation and Thesis
The total number of credits required for a Master’s degree is 120 ECTS credits including the Master’s
thesis (30 ECTS). The department will provide you with a thesis supervisor and instruct you on when to
start writing your thesis. You will also get information and guidance with the Thesis process on seminars.
Please consult the faculty for detailed instructions on the thesis.
Before graduation, you need to pass a written examination based on the topic of your thesis (maturity
test). Your thesis supervisor will prepare the question(s) for this examination and it will take place on
one of the regular examination days (or you can agree on a specific date with your supervisor). The
Master’s thesis must be handed in for the final reading 4-5 weeks before the Faculty Dean´s resolution
in which the thesis is to be approved. Also the maturity test has to be taken good in time since its
correction can take up to 4 weeks. Please check with your thesis supervisor the latest date you can
submit your thesis and take the maturity test. See further information on Graduation:
http://www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/graduation/
The information on how to write your Master´s Thesis can be found from here:
http://www.uva.fi/en/for/student/materials/writing_guidelines/
Career Services
For personal discussion and guidance in work life matters book a time from the Coordinator of
International Education Sami Ilomäki (how to apply for a job, job application, CV, etc.),
e-mail: sami.ilomaki(a)uva.fi, location: Tervahovi building, room D209.
Office hours: by appointment
See also the web sites on Career Services: http://www.uva.fi/en/for/student/guidance/career/
Work Permit
International students holding residence permits issued for studying may work without a work permit 25
hours a week during semester time, and full-time during holidays. These limitations do not concern
citizens of the Nordic and EU/EEA countries. However, you should bear in mind that the unemployment
rate, especially among young people, is fairly high in Finland and thus the competition for open positions
can be hard.
Please note that the University of Vaasa does not have any scholarship for the programme and cannot
offer financial aid for international students. The programme is also full-time and thus working is not an
option when it comes to financing studies in Finland.
Guidance and Study Counseling
The Coordinator of International Education along with the academic staff are mainly responsible for the
guidance concerning the IM programme. The International Affairs Office gives guidance in general
matters and the Academic Affairs office gives guidance in practical matters concerning studies; exams,
graduation etc.
Study counseling is given by teachers, Faculty student advisors, student advisors in international
relations, and student advisors in academic affairs. All members of personnel have office hours during
which students may inquire, for example, about teaching arrangements or the contents of a specific
course. The responsibility areas are as follows:
Faculties (in the Fabriikki building, 2nd (and 3rd ) floor)
• Study counseling connected to degrees, programmes and planning studies
• Questions concerning students’ legal protection
• Personal study plan (PSP/HOPS)
• Choosing additional courses/studies
International Office (in the Luotsi building, 1st floor)
• Registration
• Signing up for two exams simultaneously
• General enquiries (e.g. course timetables, signing up for courses)
• Certificates
Academic Affairs Office and other student services (in the administrative building
Luotsi, 1st floor)
• Change of address (Academic Affairs Office)
• Degree certificates, exam arrangements (Academic Affairs Office)
• Students’ legal protection (Head of Academic Affairs)
WebOodi
The WebOodi system is available at https://saaga.uwasa.fi/oodi. You may select the language
from the bottom of the main menu on the left side of the window. This menu shows the
functions available for everyone, even without logging in. Thus you may browse
the information about, for example, teaching events even if you do not have a valid
username or password. You will also find instructions on how to use the WebOodi system
at the bottom of the menu.
In order to register for the WebOodi system, enter your e-mail username and password to the empty
boxes. Then press the “Enter” button. After logging in, you will be taken to your personal front page
where you can select the function of your choice from the main menu. The courses of the day and the
exams for which you have registered through WebOodi will appear on your calendar. Your personal
student number and your name are visible in the upper left corner of the window. Even if you have
several rights to study, you have only one student number in use.
The different functions of WebOodi are shown on the main menu on the left side of the window. You
can search for information using the “By search terms” or “By organisation” option. These allow you to
search for information on, for example, study modules or courses and exams. In “My studies”, you can
observe your planned studies, valid registrations, credits, and upgraded or rejected studies. By using the
“Transcript of studies” item, you may order an unofficial transcript of records to your e-mail address.
The “Other functions” option enables you, for example, to update your personal information such as
address and phone number. End your WebOodi session by clicking on “Quit” in the main menu.
WebOodi then returns to the starting page and you may exit the browser. When you stop using
WebOodi, always quit your session properly to prevent the next computer user from accessing and
modifying your data.
If you want to write two examinations on the same day, you need to fill in the form “Registration for two
examinations” available at the International Office. Please also remember to register for both exams in
WebOodi.
Fees
Master’s degree students do not have any tuition fees. However, they are required to pay the Student
Union membership fee of 128 euro per academic year or 69 euro per semester. Membership entitles
Master’s degree students for subsidized meals in campus restaurants, student healthcare and various
discounts on and off campus.
Industrial Management Staff:
Prof. Jussi Kantola
Head of the Department
Fabriikki, room F432
Office hours: by appointment only
Jussi.Kantola@uva.fi
Dr Päivi Haapalainen
Head of the Programme
University Lecturer
Fabriikki, room 436
Office hours: by appointment only
Paivi.haapalainen(a)uva.fi
Prof. Josu Takala
Fabriikki, room F434
Office hours: by appointment only
Josu.takala(a) uva.fi
Prof. Petri Helo
Supply Chain Management
Office hours: by appointment only
Petri.helo(a) uva.fi
University Teacher M.Sc Harri Jaskari
Fabriikki, room 432
Office hours: by appointment only
Harri.jaskari(a) uva.fi
Sami Ilomäki
Coordinator of International Education
Student guidance (PSP & Career Services)
Office hours: Thursdays 12.30-16 IM (F3248), Tuesdays 12-16 Strategic Mgt (D209)
sami.ilomaki(a) uva.fi / tel. +358 29 449 8130
IM Course descriptions:
General and Language and Communication Studies (11 ECTS)
Personal Study Plan (PSP)
Code: OPIS0039
Credits: 0 ECTS
Prerequisites: Learning Outcomes:
Content: All Master’s degree students make a Personal Study Plan (PSP) in the beginning of theirs
studies. PSP is an informal agreement between the student and the Faculty (student advisor/teacher)
and it can be rechecked and corrected during the studies. General PSP comprises a timetable of the
courses the student is planning to take. It also includes information about thesis, estimated graduation
time and some open questions. PSP forms are available online.
More information about PSP is given during the orientation days and in the programme meetings
arranged in the beginning of the academic year.
Study Materials: Handbook of the Programme, Websites of University of Vaasa
Teaching Methods:
Modes of Study: Personal Study Plan PSP
Languages: Finnish, English
Grading: pass/failed
Responsible Person:
Teacher(s): Head of the Program, Coordinator of International Education
Responsible Unit: Faculty of Technology
Additional Information: more information on PSP on the internet:
http://www.uva.fi/en/for/student/studies/planning/psp/
Information Skills I
Code: OPIS0025
Credits: 1 ECTS
Recommended time of completion: first autumn semester
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: students are able to use Finnish library and information services effectively, apply
various information retrieval tools efficiently and use information ethically
Content: general principles of information seeking, basic information retrieval techniques, information
resources and library services needed in the studies, information ethics
Study Materials: online course material
Teaching Methods: obligatory workshops 4 h, online training
Modes of Study: online assignments and a multiple choice exam
Languages: english
Grading: pass/failed
Responsible Person: Teacher(s):
Responsible Unit: Tritonia
Additional Information:
Writing Academic English KENG9212, 5 ECTS
Previous studies: Basic studies in English (5 ECTS)
Course aim: B2-C1
Aim: The student becomes aware of the characteristic features of academic writing, can identify,
practice and master the principles of academic writing, and can apply them. The student develops
critical and analytical reading skills, and can produce and review academic texts. The student also
recognizes the challenges s/he faces as the user of English as a foreign language, and learns what
constitutes plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
Contents: The students will be introduced to the notions of audience, purpose, register and style as they
pertain to academic writing. They will also learn about the structure and organization of academic texts
such as summaries, definitions, data commentaries, reviews, research plans and research papers. The
students will practice analytical reading, and identify rhetorical strategies used in academic writing. The
students will also develop critical reading and note-taking skills, as well as learn and apply the principles
of documentation. In addition, attention will be brought to frequent patterns produced by users of
English as a foreign language in academic texts.
Teaching: 30 hours
Requirements for the credit units: The students produce short written assignments and a longer final
written assignment. They should also participate actively in class.
Course literature: The Harbrace College Handbook and other materials as instructed.
Evaluation: On a scale of 1 – 5 / fail
Contact person: Course provided by the Language Centre.
Finnish for Foreigners I
Code and credits: KSUO.5111, 5 ECTS
Aim: The student has basic knowledge of Finnish pronunciation. She/he is able to communicate in
everyday life situations, to read simple texts and to write about a familiar subject, such as her/his own
life.
Contents: Basic grammar and vocabulary for everyday life in Finnish. Short introduction to Finnish
culture.
Teaching: Lectures and exercises 60 hours
Requirements for the credit units: Participation in lectures and exercises. Oral and written exercises in
class. Passing grade for the vocabulary work. A written exam.
Course Literature:
1. White, Leila (2012): From Start to Finnish. A short course in Finnish (chapters 1−24) or Gehring, Sonja
& Sanni Heinzmann (2010): Suomen mestari I. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. According to the
lecturer’s instructions
Supplementary material:
White, Leila (2008): A Grammar Book of Finnish or White, Leila (2008): Suomen kielioppia
ulkomaalaisille.
Evaluation: on a scale of 1−5 / fail. The grade consists of attendance and active participation in class,
assessment of work done during the course and a written exam at the end of the course.
Contact person: Marjut Männistö
Language of instruction: To be taught in Finnish and English.
Philosophy of Science
Code: FILO1011
Credits: 3 ECTS
Prerequisites: Learning outcomes: On completing the course the student will know basic questions of philosophy of
science and ethics of science and problems related to concept and theory formation and explaining in
science.
Content:
Teaching methods and Modes of Study: 10 hours of lectures on the starting points, objectives and
requirements of scientific thinking and research. A book exam.
Study Materials:
1) A. F. Chalmers, What Is This Thing Called Science? or J. Elster, Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences or
J. Elster, Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences and
2) Alex Rosenberg, The Philosophy of Science: A Contemporary Introduction. Second Edition.
Languages: Finnish and English
Grading: On a scale of 1-5 / fail.
Responsible Person:
Responsible Unit: Faculty of Business
Additional information: The course is specifically meant for those international students who are doing
or preparing to do their Bachelor's thesis or Master's thesis.
Responsible Person: University lecturer Tommi Lehtonen
Teacher: University lecturer Tommi Lehtonen.
Responsible Unit: Faculty of Philosophy.
Method Studies (15 ECTS)
Probability Calculus
Code: MATH2050
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: basic studies in mathematics
Learning Outcomes: introduction to probability calculation, course gives basic information in probability
calculation and an ability to apply them
Content: probability models for equally likely outcome, probability space, discrete and continuous
random variables, expectation, conditional probability, independent random variables, generating
functions, central limit theorem, bivariate normal distribution
Study Materials:
1. Pekka Tuominen: Todennäköisyyslaskenta I, Limes ry, Helsinki (1990)
In English:
1. Randolph Nelson: Probability, Stochastic Processes and Queuing Theory: The Mathematics of
Computer Performance Modeling
2. P.Hoel, S.Port, C.Stone: Introduction to Probability Theory
Teaching Methods: lectures 40 h and exercises 20 h in English
Modes of Study: exam
Languages: English
Grading: on a scale 1-5 or failed, additional points for exercises
Responsible Person: Bernd Pape
Teacher(s): Bernd Pape
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information:
Introduction to Statistics
Code: STAT1030
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: Learning Outcomes: student is proved with sufficient skills to apply statistical presentation methods, course
introduces the student to descriptive statistics, probability calculus and hypothesis testing
Content: descriptive statistics, probability calculus, correlation and regression, sampling methods,
statistical inference
Study materials:
a) Aczel, A.D.: Complete Business Statistics, 4th ed. or newer edition, Irwin 1999, chapters 1-8, 10,
14.8-10, 16 or
b) Milton-Arnold: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, 3rd ed., chapters 1-11 and 15 or
c) David S. Moore & George P. McGabe: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, 5th edition W.H.
Freemaan
Additional reading:
 Grönroos: Johdatus tilastotieteeseen ja Vasama, Vartia: Johdatus tilastotieteeseen, osat I ja II
Teaching Methods: lectures 38 h and exercises 18 h
Modes of Study: approved participation in exercises and exam (2 midterm exams or final exam)
Languages: suomi
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Bernd Pape
Teacher(s): Bernd Pape
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information: www.uwasa.fi/~bepa/TilPer.html
Statistical Data Processing SAS EG
Code: STAT2110
Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)
Prerequisites: introduction to statistics or basic course in statistics and data processing
Learning Outcomes: the student will be able to choose and apply an appropriate statistical method, to
use a statistical software, to interpret the results of statistical analyses
Content: creating data sets, variable transformations, performing statistical analyses (univariate and
bivariate descriptive statistics, statistical hypothesis testing: tests for the means, tests of the
homogeneity of variances, tests related with statistical dependence non-parametric tests, linear
regression, analysis of variance and factor analysis) with a statistical software, interpretation of the
results of statistical analyses
Study material: courses lecture notes and user guides of the software
Teaching Methods: lectures 20 h and demonstrations 20 h
Modes of Study: 1) attendance to demonstrations and lectures and practical work OR 2) exam and
practical work
Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): Finnish/English
Grading: passed/failed (modes of study 2: scale 1-5 or failed)
Responsible Person: Christina Gustafsson (www.uva.fi/~chg/)
Teacher(s): Christina Gustafsson
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information: the statistical software is SAS EG and the instruction language is English,
courses web-page is http://lipas.uwasa.fi/~chg/STAT2110.html
Operations Research
Code: ORMS1020
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: basic studies in mathematics
Learning Outcomes: introduction to mathematical modelling of economic and technical phenomena
appearing both in scientific study materials and real life
Content: basic concepts and principles in mathematical modelling, different types of models, basic
structure of a Linear Programming (LP) model, formulation and solving the LP model and interpreting its
solution, sensitivity analysis, examples of other basic OR models (inventory models, dynamic
programming, network models, simulation), examples of computer tools for OR models
Study Materials: lecture and exercise material
Teaching Methods: lectures 36 h and exercises 15 h
Modes of Study: exercises and midterm exams or exam
Languages: Finnish/English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Tommi Sottinen
Teacher(s): Rudi Wietsma
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information: registration in advance, lectures held every other year in Finnish and every
other year in English, 2014-2015 in Finnish
Statistical Analysis of Contingency and Regression
Code: STAT1010
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: Introduction to Statistics
Learning Outcomes: provide the student with sufficient skills to analyze the dependence between
statistical variables, introduce the student to the use of statistical software in multivariate statistical
analysis
Content: contingency tables, non-parametric methods, ANOVA and regression analysis, statistical
software used in the exercise: SAS Enterprice Guide
Study Materials:
1. ACZEL, AMIR D.: Complete Business Statistics, McGraw-Hill
2. Milton/Arnold: Introduction to Probability and Statistics, McGraw-Hill
3. Moore/McCabe: Introduction to the Practice of Statistics, Freeman
Teaching Methods: lectures 36 h and exercises 12 h
Modes of Study: exam
Languages: English, Finnish/English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Bernd Pape
Teacher(s): Bernd Pape
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information: www.uwasa.fi/~bepa/Riippu.html, exercise groups also in Finnish
Financial Time Series Analysis
Code: STAT3100
Credits: 8 ECTS (8 op)
Recommended time of completion: spring
Prerequisites: Econometrics I
Learning Outcomes: introduce the students to the latest in univariate time series methods and
econometrics for analyzing quantitative financial information
Content: the course covers both basic and advanced concepts of modern linear as well as nonlinear
financial time series modeling, the focus is on the predictability of asset returns, event study
approaches, equilibrium models, modelling fixed income securities and term-structure models and
microstructure issues
Study materials:
1. MILLS, T. and R. Markellos (2008): The Econometric Modelling of Financial Time Series, Third
Edition, Cambridge University Press
2. ALEXANDER, C(2008) Practical Financial Econometrics, Wiley
3. TAYLOR, S.J. (2005), Asset Price Dynamics, Volatility and Prediction, Princeton University Press, New
York
4. additional reading package
Teaching Methods: 42 h
Modes of Study: written examination + term paper (research proposal for Ph.D. students)
Languages: language(s) of instruction: -; completion language(s): English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Seppo Pynnönen and Johan Knif (Hanken)
Teacher(s): Seppo Pynnönen
Responsible Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Additional Information: joint course with Hanken Vaasa course is arranged every second year, next time
spring 2015
Essence of Physics
Code: FYSI1070
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: Learning Outcomes: to provide the students with a compact overview of the basic physical phenomena
and physical interactions, to help understand how they impact the choices and decisions of everyday life
and work
Content: departments and quantities, classic mechanics, gravitation, thermal science, fundamentals of
electromagnetism, optics, nuclear physics and radioactivity, five (5) independently performed laboratory
assignments (measurements and reports)
Study Materials: lecture notes and other material announced during the course
Teaching Methods: lectures 24 h, exercises 12 h, introduction lectures of laboratory work 4 h, 5
laboratory assignments (1/5 proportion of the course)
Modes of Study: approved midterm exams or exam, a minimum of 20 % approved weekly exercises
required, as well as five laboratory assignments with reports
Language of Instruction: Finnish and English
Completion Language: Finnish and English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person:
Teacher(s): Raija Koivisto
Responsible Unit: Department of Electrical Engineering and Energy Engineering
Major Studies 60 ECTS (advanced level studies 30 ECTS and master’s thesis 30 ECTS)
Master’s Thesis 30 ECTS and Maturity test 0 ECTS
 Master’s Thesis
Pro Gradu -tutkielma
Code: TUTA3980
Credits: 30 ECTS
Prerequisites: master’s level studies of industrial management
Learning outcomes: student will be able to conduct independent research work and practically apply
the skills attained in the diverse fields of Industrial Management and to use the relevant literature to
support the student´s own research work and written report
Content: the duration of the master’s thesis work is recommended at one term, the part performances
of the thesis work (introductory lectures and mid-way report seminar) are completed during the term, in
seminars there is the possibility to discuss of the challenges of the thesis process
1. choosing the topic, the thesis topic can be: the research project of a company, research in the
Department of Industrial Management’s projects, a subject of the student’s own choosing, the topic
must always be agreed upon with the thesis supervisor
the research plan (6–10 pages) contains an overview of the subject’s basic theories, the constraints and
framework of the research topic, a work plan and a preliminary table of contents (TUTA3982 research
plan presentation 0,5 op)
2. mandatory mid-way report seminar, the mid-way report (about 20 pages) should show the progress
of the thesis work according to the research plan, the report can for instance focus on developing the
theoretical framework of the work or presenting the empirical data already gathered, as an alternative
to the mid-way report seminar, the student can write an article for an international publication, to be
agreed upon with the thesis supervisor (TUTA3983 research presentation 0,5 op)
3. assessment of the thesis, the final version of the thesis work is handed in to the unit in the form of
three or four printed hard copies, a single page copy of the thesis abstract is attached to the copies, the
thesis is graded by the Dean on the basis of the thesis evaluators’ recommendations in addition, a
maturity exam is to be written about a subject specified by the thesis supervisor, the student can sign up
for a maturity exam on any exam day, once the thesis in its final form has been handed in for evaluation
(TUTA3984 master’s thesis 29 op)
Study Materials: Teaching Methods: seminars
Modes of Study: Independent research and writing work, mandatory participation in 2 master’s thesis
seminar with presentations
Languages: English or Finnish
Grading: assessment scale sufficient, satisfactory, good, very good, excellent
Responsible Person: the professors and university lecturer in industrial management
Teacher(s): professors of the Department of Production
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information: participation: student has to participate at least 2 seminars and he/she has to
present research plan and later his/hers research
Advanced Course in Quality and Reliability Management
Code: TUTA3050
Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)
Prerequisites: students are expected to be familiar with the basic issues of quality management
Learning Outcomes: the student will learn to describe different approaches to Quality Control they will
also learn to define the main terms and what is meant by an internal and external quality attribute
Content: different impulses from the markets as basis for quality development, the impact of cultures
on quality approaches, the history and future of quality management and product safety, combining
quality, safety and environmental views, quality management in some special areas, such as
e.g. software and food/medicine production, the impacts of different corporate structures, processes
and supplier networks on quality, quality management as a scientific problem
Study Materials: material provided by the lecturers
Teaching Methods: lectures and exercises 30h
Modes of Study: seminar work on some specific scientific area of quality and reliability management
and a written exam
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5, or failed
Responsible Person: Harri Jaskari
Teacher(s): Harri Jaskari
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Contemporary Topics in Industrial Management
Code: TUTA.3060
Credits: 2-5 ECTS
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes:
Content:
Study Materials:
1. Technology management: Bradley, Stephen & Nolan, Richard (1998) Sense and Respond, HBS Press,
and White & Bruton (2006) Management of Technology and Innovation, South-Western College
Publishing
2. Elizabeth Garnsey,James Mc Glade, (2006) Complexity and co-evolution: continuity and change in
socio-economic systems, Business&Economy
3. Kawasaki Guy (2004) The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone
Starting Anything 1st edition, Portfolio Hardcover
4. Mckinsey & Company Inc, Koller, Koedhard, Wessels (2010) Valuation: Measuring and Managing the
Value of Companies, 5th Edition, Wiley
5. Bartneck Norbert, Klaas, Schönherr (2009) Optimizing Processes with RFID and Auto ID:
Fundamentals, Problems and Solutions, Example Applications, Wiley-VHC
6. Oshri Ilan (2011) Ofshoring Strategies, Evolving Captive Center Models
7. Hilop, D. (2005) Knowledge Management in Organizations: A Critical Introduction. Oxford, UK. Oxford
University Press
Teaching Methods: self-study
Modes of Study: written summary from two books (20 pages/book), approved/failed
Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Jussi Kantola
Teacher(s): Petri Helo, Jussi Kantola, Päivi Haapalainen
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Enterprice Resource Planning
Code: TUTA3200
Credits: 3 ECTS
Prerequisites: introduction to production management
Learning Outcomes: after the course the student will understand how ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning) systems are used in daily business, the student is able to analyze how ERP systems support
business processes, will also learn to do simple tasks with SAP system
Content: the course will give an introduction to ERP as part of production organization, the lectures will
cover, transaction system principles, generic structure of ERP system, ERP implementation project and IT
investments, IT part of Business Strategy, the exercises are related to ERP functionality and transactions
(1) Sales and distribution, (2) Materials management, (3) Inventory Management, (4) Production
Planning and Control, (5) Logistics execution, (6) Finance and control, enterprise Resource Planning will
be discusses as part of global IT infrastructure
Study Materials: 1. George W. Anderson, Danielle Larocca, SAP in 24 hours, 2nd edition
2. Daniel E. O'Leary (2000), Enterprise Resource Planning Systems: Systems, Life Cycle, Electronic
Commerce and Risk
3. articles
Teaching Methods: lectures and labs 30 h
Modes of Study: exam, submitted assignment
Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Petri Helo
Teacher(s): Petri Helo, RaykoToshev
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information: the course is only for major students in Industrial Management. Replaces
Enterprise Resource Planning – SAP.
New Knowledge Creation and Organizational Learning in Product Development
Code: TUTA 3210
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: the first goal is to learn theories of organizational learning and knowledge creation
in product and service development context, the second goal is to learn engineering methods that can
be used to support new knowledge creation and organizational learning in the context of product and
service development
Content: individual learning at work, motivational aspects, learning organization and organizational
learning, knowledge creation theories, responsive environment, systems thinking – putting pieces
together for new product and service development / for innovation
Study Materials:
1. lecture slides
2. book chapters
3. online tools and other web resources
4. scientific articles supplied by the teacher
Teaching Methods: lectures 14 h, workshop 14 h
Modes of Study: lectures, student assignments and workshops
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english ; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5 or fail, exam (50%), course assignments (50%), activity (+), 75 % attendance required
for pass
Responsible Person: Jussi Kantola
Teacher(s): Jussi Kantola
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Operations Strategy
Code: TUTA.3080
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: after completing this course the student will be able to list major forces that drive
corporate competition and name proven strategic management models, during the course student
assess various types of industries and determine the position of a company within its business area,
customized data collection methods are utilized with the help of the virtual learning environment
(Moodle), working in groups, students apply strategy evaluation tools and build hierarchical model for
multi criteria decision making, they put into practice in a real case study analytical evaluation tools to
classify major business factors, categorize company strategic goals and prepare tailored plan how to
reach aspired strategic type
Content: introduction, basic theories of strategy, lean strategies, technology management, research
methods, e.g. analytical hierarchy process AHP and strategic networking strategic corporate planning as
a scientific problem
Study Materials:
1. Braun, Ernest, 1998, Technology in Context, Technology assessment for managers, The Management
of Technology & Innovation, Routledge, London and New York
2. Markides, Constantinos C.: All the right moves; a guide to crafting breakthrough strategy, Harward
Business School Press., Boston 2000
3. Cantwell, John, (Editor) 2004, Globalization and the Location of Firms, Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
UK
4. Doz Yves, Kosonen Mikko 2008, Fast Strategy: How strategic agility will help you stay ahead of the
game
5. International Journals, e.g. Harvard Business Review, Research Technology Management, Product
Innovation Management, Technology Management etc, A selection of approx. 20 scientific articles
within the area
Teaching Methods: lectures and tutoring 15 hours and seminars 20 hours, seminars will be prepared
during the course on the basis of real industrial cases and research within the area
Modes of Study: according to RBL-process, student have to participate at least in presenting the
literature reference at the beginning and the final case study report, course is based on the lectures,
seminars, literature references and written assignments, no examination
Languages: language(s) of instruction: teaching and seminars in english; completion language(s): English
Grading: scale 1-5 or fail
Responsible Person: Josu Takala
Teacher(s): Rayko Toshev
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Anticipation and Diffusion of Technological Innovations
Code: TUTA3220
Credits: 5 ECTS (5op)
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: to understand the concept of technology progress, how technologies evolve, how
technologies compete with each other and how this affects enterprises and their NPD, to be able to
analyze the dynamics involved in technological innovations; in particular how social, economic and
cultural factors interact with technological factors in innovation processes and diffusion of innovations
Content:
Study Materials: to be announced later
Teaching Methods: lectures
Modes of Study: active participation and assignments OR book exam
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5, or failed
Responsible Person: Päivi Haapalainen
Teacher(s): Päivi Haapalainen, Mikael Ehrs
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Product and Service Design in Practice
Code: TUTA 3230
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: introduction to Product Development, TUTA1120
Learning Outcomes: during the course the students will learn axiomatic design method, and to do
design work in team, the goal is to design a real product and/or a service
Content: product development process, service design, axiomatic design, design information
management, industrial knowledge services
Study Materials:
1. Suh, N. P., 2001, Axiomatic Design: Advances and Applications, Oxford University Press, New
York, NY
2. lecture slides
3. web sources: http://www.dsmweb.org/
4. scientific articles supplied by the teacher
Teaching Methods: lectures 10 h, workshops 20 h, presentations 10 h
Modes of Study: lectures, workshops, quiz, design project team-work (max. 3 members)
Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): English
Grading: scale 1-5 or fail, 2 quizzes 20 % (10 % each), design project 80%, activity (+)
Responsible Person: Jussi Kantola
Teacher(s): Jussi Kantola
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Production Operations Management Methods
Code: TUTA3240
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: operations research
Learning Outcomes: to understand set of advanced methods and models in productions / operations
management to apply production planning and control tools and techniques for decision making
Content: integration of productions / operations management, capacity planning, production
performance and assessment, production dynamics and constraints and theory of constraints, impact of
variability and managing in production systems, push vs pull production system, manufacturing
execution systems, optimization models in POM, production planning and control, and production
platforms and concept of flexibility
Study Materials:
1. Wallace Hopp (2007) Supply Chain Science, Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin
2. Wallace Hopp and Mark L. Spearman (2008) Factory Physics 3rd edition, Mcgraw-Hill/Irwin
3. articles
Teaching Methods: lectures and labs 42 hours
Modes of Study: four submitted assignments
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1–5 or failed
Responsible Person: Petri Helo
Teacher(s): Petri Helo, Pornthep Anussornnitisarn, Yohanes Nugroho
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information: Replaces Advanced Course in Production Operations Management
Project Management
Code: JOHT3019
Credits: 5 ECTS
Recommended time of completion: period 1-2
Prerequisites: Learning Outcomes: by the end of this course students should have a holistic understanding of different
issues related to project management, firstly, students should have knowledge about the nature of
projects and how projects can be organized, secondly, students should have knowledge about the
process of project management, which ranges from planning, implementing and evaluating, during the
course students will learn about different tools of managing projects and will also gain insights into the
three most central issues to be managed: time, cost and quality, after the course you should also have
knowledge about the more human aspects of project management, related to the project manager and
the project team, you should also know about factors related to success and failure of projects, the
course will also support the development of students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking and reflection
on learning
Content: topics that will be covered during the course are, among others, the management of time,
quality and costs within projects; project planning and different tools for managing projects; projects
from an international perspective; and projects from a human perspective, including issues related to
the project manager and project teams
Study Materials: Haughey, D. (2008) The Project Management Body of Knowledge
additional literature provided by the teacher
Teaching Methods: the course is web-based, consisting of lectures, discussions and assignments on the
web, in addition to this, the course contains a few in-class sessions
Modes of Study: individual assignments and group work
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5
Responsible Person:
Teacher(s): Annika Tidström
Responsible Unit: Department of Management
Additional Information: this course is only open to students registered on the Masters programmes in
strategic management, IB and industrial management
 Project Work in Industrial Management
Tuotantotalouden työkurssi
Code: TUTA3070
TUTA3071 Quality
TUTA3072 Times / Venture Business Games
TUTA3073 Production Management
TUTA3074 Logistics
TUTA3075 agreed separately
Credits: 2-5 ECTS for the course, 2-3 ECTS per part
Prerequisites: bachelor level studies in Department of Industrial Management
Learning outcomes: the student can solve practical problems by the application of relevant theory and
report the results according to the standards of the Department of Industrial Management
Content: the course can be compiled from a number of elements 1) The Project Work course can be
completed by carrying out project based development work in companies and other organizations, the
amount of credits granted for each project varies with the difficulty of the task, the content of each
project is to be agreed upon with the relevant teacher, it is possible to carry out project work as a part
of a ongoing, wider research project of the Department of Industrial Management 2) a second option is
to take part in business games such as the Venture Cup (contact person Josu Takala) or the TIMES
consulting competition (Tournament in Management and Engineering Skills) jointly arranged together
with the TUTTI Student Society, the winning team of the local elimination rounds will be able to
participate in the international ESTIEM semifinals, participating in a business game will give a maximum
of 3 ECTS, we recommend that the course is completed by participation in several different events and
projects, combining the different options available to the student
Study Materials: depend on the topic
Modes of Study: selfstudy (projects) or participating in TIMES or Vendor Business Games
Grading: passed or failed
Contact teacher: Päivi Haapalainen
Responsible Unit: Department of Industrial Management
Additional information: the Industrial Management Project Work course can be completed around the
year, and is not tied a specific course schedule the course must consist of at least two different part
performances, the part performances are added to the student’s credit registry upon completion
Research Methods in Industrial Management
Code: TUTA3190
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: the student will learn how to select the topic and define the research question, the
student will be able to define the research framework and design the research by choosing the method
that fit on the project, the course is a trigger to start the master thesis project
Content: the aim is to give a good grounding in industrial management research methods and how they
have been used to carry out research in industrial management settings, it introduces the field of
management and business studies and some of the main research paradigms and theoretical traditions,
it examines the strengths and weaknesses of competing approaches to research and some of the main
ethical and practical problems that you are likely to confront as a researcher
Study Materials:
1. Mark Saunders, Philip Lewis, Adrian Thornhill (2007 or older) Research Methods for Business
Students, Pearson
2. Journal articles
Teaching Methods: lectures and tutoring 15 hours and seminars 20 hours, seminars will be prepared
during the course on the basis of real industrial cases and research within the area, teaching and
seminars in english
Modes of Study: coursework and exam
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible Person: Jussi Kantola
Teacher(s): Jussi Kantola
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Simulation of Production Systems
Code: TUTA3250
Credits: 3 ECTS
Prerequisites: basic course in statistics
Learning Outcomes: to understand production simulation methods, tools and techniques for decision
making
Content: continuous and discrete event simulation, stochastic process, statistical ranking and
selection procedures, production simulation Lab I-IV extend
Study Materials: Manuel Laguna and John Peter Marklund: Business Process Modeling, Simulation and
Design
Teaching Methods: lectures and labs 20 hours
Modes of Study: submitted assignments
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1–5 or failed
Responsible Person: Petri Helo
Teacher(s): Juta Pichitlamken, Yohanes Nugroho
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Supply Chain Design and Management
Code: TUTA3120
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: obligatory prerequisites: introduction to production management, basic course in logistics
Learning Outcomes: the aim of the course is deepen knowledge in logistics and introduce tools in
designing and managing supply chain management
Content: during the course different business cases are presented together with different methods to
approach development problems, lean and agile manufacturing systems, the concept of supply chain
management, bullwhip effect, costs, efficiency and quality of customer service, resilient supply chains
Study Materials:
1. Ballou Ronald H (2004), Business logistics / supply chain management: planning, organizing and
controlling the supply chain, 5th edition, Prentice Hall
2. material provided by the lecturers
Teaching Methods: lectures and exercises 30 h
Modes of Study: written exam, written assignment and participation in seminars
Languages: language(s) of instruction: English; completion language(s): English
Grading: scale 1–5 or failed
Responsible Person: Harri Jaskari
Teacher(s): Harri Jaskari
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information: Replaces: Advanced Course in Logistics
Technology Management
Code: TUTA3030
Credits: 5 ECTS
Prerequisites: introduction to product development and quality management, basic course
Learning Outcomes: to apply modern theories of strategy for industrial enterprises, especially in small
businesses utilizing strategic networking, the sub strategy starts from the business strategy of the
enterprise by utilizing technology and knowledge transfer mechanisms (benchmarking) to be
implemented in the core business processes
Content: technology driven strategies technology and operations management, strategic networking
and modern dynamic (qualitative) decision making processes all from the application point of view
Study Materials:
1. Garton, C. & McCulloch, E.: Fundamentals of Technology Project Management, McPress, 2005
2. Burgelman, R.; Christensen, C.; Wheelwright, S. & Maidique, M.: Strategic Management of
Technology and Innovation. 4th ed. McGraw-Hill, 2003
Teaching Methods: lectures 16 h and exercises 25 h
Modes of Study: according to RBL-process
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english-; completion language(s): english
Grading: scale 1–5 or failed
Responsible Person: Josu Takala
Teacher(s): Josu Takala and Dr. Liu Yang
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information:
Global Sourcing and Procurement
Code: TUTA2140
Credits: 5 ECTS (5 op)
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: student will gain an understanding of procurement’s role in today’s business
environment, student will be able to understand suppliers different roles in business network,
implementation and follow-up knowledge of supplier base is developed and student will reach basic
knowledge of sourcing strategies and the strategic role of procurement in global and international
business environment,. student will also have basic knowledge about implications of buyers decisions
inside the supply chain and business network, student will be able to use basic analysis tools to evaluate
procurement process and outsourcing, student will understand how international procurement is
organized, the course supports the development of student's skills in the areas of critical thinking,
synthesis of data and problem solving
Content: 1) purchasing as a strategic tool 2) network thinking 3) international supply chain management
4) ABC-analysis 5) purchasing portfolio 6) supplier evaluation 7) international outsourcing
Study Materials:
1. VAN WEELE, ARJAN, purchasing and supply chain management, Analysis, Strategy, Planning and
Practice, Thomson learning, London (2005)
2. collection of articles
3. other material provided by the lecturer
Teaching Methods: lectures (max 30 h)
Modes of Study: exam, participation of quest lecturer’s lessons
Languages: language(s) of instruction: english -; completion language(s) English
Grading: scale 1-5 or failed
Responsible person: Harri Jaskari
Teacher(s): Harri Jaskari
Responsible Unit: Department of Production and Department of Marketing
Additional Information: same course as MARK2019
Industrial Internship
Code: TUTA2950/TUTA3950
Credits: 1-5 ECTS
Prerequisites:
Learning Outcomes: the student learns to apply studied theory in to a practical situation
Content: internship in a company or public organization, the aim is to gather practical work experience
Study Materials: Teaching Methods: internship in a company or public organization
Modes of Study: internship and written report
Languages: Finnish, English
Grading: approved/failed
Responsible Person: Anna-Maija Wörlin
Teacher(s): Anna-Maija Wörlin
Responsible Unit: Department of Production
Additional Information: participation: industrial internship, 2 weeks of full-time work gives one credit
unit, the Industrial Management unit’s assistant approves the course credit on the basis of the student’s
internship report and the attached work certificate
can be done as a part of either the bachelor’s degree or the master’s degree, for more detailed
instructions on internships and the internship report, see webpages of the University of Vaasa
Tuotannonohjaus, peruskurssi
Introduction to Production Management
Code: TUTA2170
Scope: 5 ECTS (5 op)
Prerequisites: MS-excel
Learning Outcomes: after completing this course the student can develop the chain of production
control and is able to apply demand forecast methods, the student can also apply capacity planning,
inventory control models, master production schedule and material requirements planning
Content: the chain of production control, demand forecasting methods, capacity planning, inventory
control models, master production schedule, material requirements planning
Literature: 1. Krajewski, Ritzman & Malhotra (2007): Operations Management 2. lecture materials
provided by the lecturer
Teaching Methods: lectures 12 h, exercises 12 h, company visit. Teaching is in Finnish but the course can
be taking in English as a selfstudy course (exam)
Grading: 1-5 or failed
Contact teacher: Päivi Haapalainen
Contact person: Päivi Haapalainen
Organization in charge: Department of Industrial Management