Strategic Management and Competence ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student has an overall view of strategic management and a manager’s role in creating and implementing an organization’s strategy. S/he is familiar with the theories and terminology of strategic management and is able to expedite the implementation of strategies using methods appropriate for the situation and the operational environment. The student is able to utilize intellectual capital as a key competitive factor and knows how to develop competence resources proactively.

Content

• Strategic management theories, terminology and strategy work as a whole
• Essential tools for strategic management
• Manager’s roles in strategy work and strategic dialogue as an implementation prerequisite
• Knowledge management as a whole and its connection to strategy
• Utilizing and developing knowledge and knowledge potential
• Agile learning – a method for success in the middle of constant change

Qualifications

Completed Higher Education Degree

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance: 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 for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance in all elements of the course: 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 his/her argument with references to the recommended reading and lecture content. Excellent presentation delivery and analysis.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: 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 for individual or team activities / assignments and the output is rather weak.