Business Development Methods and ToolsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to inspire change and lead change processes in an organisation. A set of process management and project management tools and techniques are familiar to him/her; he/she knows what and how to apply in a given situation. Quality systems improvement is an alternative approach for some participants. Organisational development skills such as team management skills have also improved. The student is well prepared to design and implement a change/development process in his/her partner organisation

Content

- Promoting and managing change
- Process development tools and techniques
- Project management: planning, organising, managing, concluding, evaluating and reporting
- Quality improvement
- Best practices in OD, applications in case organisations

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good overall performance by the student in course work. The student has been an active learner as an individual and in teams. S/he has demonstrated how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has shown excellent performance in all elements of the course. S/he has shown motivation and interest in individual and team learning as well as in sharing one’s expertise. The student has demonstrated well and creatively how to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.

Further information

The course is assessed on the 0 (failed) – 5 (excellent) grading scale.