Business Development Methods and ToolsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands change and can 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. Understands how to analyse the current state within an organization (e.g. processes, procedures, systems) in order that new approaches can be proposed/ implemented. 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
- Undertaking a current state analysis
- Process development tools and techniques
- Change implementation: planning, organising, managing, concluding, evaluating and reporting
- Quality improvement
- Best practices in OD, applications in case organisations

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.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.

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