Strategic Management
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC31TY120 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Huhtamäki, Pauli |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be knowledgeable of the duties involved in strategic leadership and the significance of it in the operations and success of a business. Studens will understand the more common references for analysis in leadership and be competent in applying their knowledge in practice. In addition, students will be aware of the typical contents of a company's strategy process, and they will understand, in particular, how to initiate a strategy and deal with the challenges the change in strategies poses taking into consideration the perspectives of both the management and the employees. Students will have command of the more crucial terminology related to strategic leadership, both in Finnish and in English.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Concepts and ideologies associated with strategic leadership
- Strategic decision-making
- Strategy process
- Internal and external analysis references for strategic planning
- Initiating a strategy and managing change
- Company's relationship with customers and other interest groups
- Leadership in general and particulary from the point of view of strategic leadership
Recommended or Required Reading
- Selected articles and other similar material
- Background reading, e.g. Mika Kamensky: Strateginen johtaminen, Talentum 2010.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Grading is based on a scale of 1 to 5 and comprises the final assignment.
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