Competence Management

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC31TY130
Type: Compulsory
Level: Master
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Huhtamäki, Pauli
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in evaluating technological development and analyse how it will further develop in the future. Further, students will have the knowledge to evaluate the impact technological development has on society, individuals and organisations and their environments. They will identify the typical characteristics of expert organisations, be aware of the more common problems in them and know how to deal with those problems. They will be knowledgeable of the distinctive features of building an innovative business environment and be competent in perceiving their organisation's operations model. Students will possess the skills and knowledge they need to suggest improvements be made to better the opportunities to enagage in creativity.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Evaluation of technological development
- Managing an expert organisation
- Managing creativity

Recommended or Required Reading

- Literature to be announced at the beginning of the course
- Selected articles pertaining to the topics discussed in the course
- Background reading: e.g. Maisa Huuhka. Luovan asiantuntijaorganisaation 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 an assignment.

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