Strategic Management (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the role of strategic management as a competitive factor in an organisation. The student knows the tools of strategic management and is able to use them in daily work. The student can work according to strategic goals and use them in order to develop his own organisation.

Content

- Strategic management as a success factor in organisations
- The tools of strategic management
- Strategy implementation and leadership issues
- Strategic dialogue in organisations

Location and time

Some of the lectures are held on campus, while some of the course instruction takes place online.

Materials

Vuorinen, T. & Huikkola, T. (2023). Strategiakirja 25 työkalua. Helsinki: Alma talent.
Kirja saatavilla e-kirjana Metropolian kirjastosta.

Teaching methods

Book club
Book report
Group presentation
Written assignments during the class

Further information

Please contact the lecturer regarding the recognition of prior learning at the beginning of the course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment of the written assignments in the course is based on points. The overall grade for the course is determined as follows:

0-49 points = Fail/0
50-59 = 1
60-69 = 2
70-79 = 3
80-89 = 4
90-100 = 5

Qualifications

Work Society of the Future or equivalent competences