Strategic Management and TransformationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student gains an overall view of strategic management and acknowledges manager’s role in creating and implementing an organisation’s strategy.
The student is introduced to the theories and tools of strategic management and is able to implement strategies using methods that are appropriate for the situation and the operational environment.
The student identifies the possibilities of transformational leadership in enhancing change in their organisation.
The student  is introduced to different change management approaches and is able to apply change management tools in their work.
The student acknowledges different possibilities of competence management and is able to apply them in supporting change.

Content

• Strategic management in organisations
• Strategic management frameworks and tools
• Transformational leadership and renewal
• Approaches to change management
• Competence management as part of change

Qualifications

Completed Higher Education Degree (bachelor level)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation in individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has good overall performance, can apply and articulate concepts and information well both verbally and in writing, but certain areas of individual or team output require further attention. The student shows appropriate level of interest and motivation in individual and team activities. Good presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student shows excellent performance in all elements of the course and shows interest and motivation in individual and team activities and assignments, fully applies and clearly articulates concepts and information both verbally and in writing. The student is able to support their arguments with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has made an attempt to apply and articulate concepts and information both verbally and in writing but has not made enough effort overall. The student has demonstrated little effort, interest and motivation in individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.