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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Supply Chain Management, autumn 2026

Open university
Credits:
6 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Business and international collaboration
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Blended teaching, Online teaching, Distance teaching, Contact teaching
Price:
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Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Knowledge Related:
Student will be able to
- Define theoretical perspectives and the main concepts used for describing and analyzing supply chains
- Understand the role of supply chain management in creating competitive advantage to a firm
- Analyze a supply chain strategy by selecting and applying relevant tools to develop the sourcing and logistics functions

Skills Related:
Student will be able to
- Analyze national and global supply chains in regard with the UN Sustainabale Goals
- Compare critically different supply chains from the perspective of value creation and sustainability
- Conduct analysis of mini-cases
- Develop problem solving and argumentation skills

The course develops the generic skills of leadership and development, internationality and sustainability and responsibility.

Content

Key theories and concepts of supply chain management

  • Supply chain risks, challenges and opportunities
  • Planning, implementation, monitor and control of supply networks
  • Supply chain management and value creation
  • Ethical and environmental perspective on supply chain management
  • Supporting technologies and techniques in supply chain management

Study methods
Lecture course: lectures (online) and discussions 28 h, exam 4 h, independent study 130 h. Online exam in the course Moodle platform.
Experts in supply chain management as visiting lecturers.
Studying is independent. Academic studies require self-direction, good study skills, and planning. The course has predetermined completion dates. Retaking an exam or increasing your grade also takes place on these course-specific dates during the academic year. Pay attention to the due dates when planning your studies. 

Teaching will take place in the autumn of 2026 in weeks 44 - 49. For more details on the course schedule, see the Peppi study guide.
Alternative exam dates 2026-2027: 8.12.2026 at 12 - 16, 25.1.2027 at 13 - 17, 26.2.2026 at 13 - 17
Study Materials

List of materials given by the teacher.

Teacher

Markus Raatikainen, Lauri Paavola

Evaluation:
Written group assignment 20 %, Exam 80 %.0-5.
Teaching Language:
English

Prerequisites

Introduction to Marketing/Introduction to Management/International Business and basics in accounting.
This is an intermediate studies level course.The course belongs the Intermediate Studies, Marketing (Markkinointi aineopinnot).

You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the academic year (July 2027). In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course. 

LOG IN to the Open University Business and Economics study community (elearn/Moodle), as directed by the starting instructions which you receive after your registration has been processed. In the Business and Economics study community, you can find general instructions for studying, links to course environments, and course keys.
 

Guidance services for Business studies

We are happy to guide you throughout your learning journey, even before registration when you are just starting to plan your studies. You can contact us via email or phone. For guidance in English, please contact Academic Affairs Coordinator Jasmin Sokkanen. You can also book an online appointment for guidance in English.
 

Syksyn infotilaisuudet

  • Avoimen yliopiston yleinen info ti 11.8.2026, klo 17.00–18.00.
  • Kauppatieteiden yleisinfo ke 12.8.2026 klo 17.00–18.00.

Infojen aikataulut ja osallistumislinkit löydät verkkosivuiltamme. Infot ovat suomeksi. The info sessions above are in Finnish.

 

General Open University info in English 

We encourage everyone who has interest in our English-language courses in Business studies to participate to the info session on 27 August. Join our online info session on 27 August 2026, from 4–5 pm (Finnish time) to learn more about the University of Eastern Finland’s Open University and our wide range of English-language courses. Learn more and register.

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration.

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams.

Day time teaching

Registration for the course opens on 5 August 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on 11 October 2026 at 23:59.

English

Register for studies

How to register for Open University Studies 

1. Choose your studies 

Go to the registration service using the button on this page. You will see information about the course, which you can review before registering. Add the course to your study cart. You can also add other courses to the cart before proceeding. 

2. Identify yourself and pay 

Log in via the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal details on the registration form, and confirm your registration. Pay for the studies at the time of registration. 

Registration is binding. Please read the Open University payment and cancellation terms before registering. 

If you cannot identify yourself via the Suomi.fi service but are able to pay using one of the following methods: Google Pay or Apple Pay, Visa or MasterCard, please register in the online service (choose ‘Skip identification’). Otherwise, contact the academic affairs coordinator (contact details below). Be prepared to verify your identity with an official ID after registration. 

If your employer is paying the course fee and you do not have access to a company credit card, contact the academic affairs coordinatorbefore registering. You can find the contact details at the bottom of the page. 

Studies paid with a study voucher: the voucher must be activated in the Opin.fi service before registration and payment. 

3. Wait for confirmation and start your studies 

Processing the registration usually takes 2–5 business days, and at most 10 business days. After processing, you will receive an email with a link to the instructions for starting your studies. Please read the instructions carefully. 

UEF username 

  • If you are studying at the University of Eastern Finland for the first time, you will receive separate instructions on how to activate your UEF username. 
  • If you already have a UEF username, change your password. 

Your username will receive the necessary access rights once your study right begins. 

Didn’t receive the message? Check your email’s spam folder. If the message is not there, contact the Open University. 

Registration starts:
2026-08-05 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-10-11 23:59
Registration

More information about education

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Mukkala, Marjaana

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358503637505

Sokkanen, Jasmin

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505214913