Strategic management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07DCCH212
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Salmela, Pirjo
Teacher Team: Salmela, Pirjo
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand the importance of strategic thinking in a changing operational enviroment. Students will acquire an overview of the different stages of the strategy process. They will have knowledge and skills in duties where strategies are used.

Student's Workload

- advance learning assignment 40 h, guided extension of the assignment 20 h, contact teaching 15 h, visiting lecture 2 h, presentations and discussions 4 h, total 81 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Bascis of strategic management
- Analysis of the operational environment and organisation
- Strategic choices
- Business strategies
- Implementation of strategy
- Development and assessment of strategy

Recommended or Required Reading

- Johnson, Scholes: Exploring Corporate Strategy (teacher's material)
- other material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- contact teaching, visiting lecture, pair assignment, independent study

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to identify the sectors and functions of strategic management.
Good (3-4)
The student knows how to use strategic tools.
Excellent (5)
The student knows the meaning of strategic management for the organizatin and is able to analyse sectors of strategic management.

Assessment Methods

- learning assignment and its presentation 100 %

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