LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the participant should have
- strengthened their proficiency in established and contemporary theories in strategic management,
- a deeper understanding of advanced concepts in strategic management,
- improved analytical strategy skills, and
- a deepened understanding of different empirical phenomena in strategic management.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 04.09.2023 - 12.10.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Robin Gustafsson, Nooa Nykänen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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The course introduces students to advanced concepts in strategic management and fosters their skills in strategic thinking, analysis, and decision making. The course focuses on technological and institutional changes that blur industry boundaries, give rise to new methods of competition, render existing business models obsolete, and change the competitive dynamics between firms. The concepts and frameworks discussed in the course help students understand, anticipate and manage such changes. Learning methods include in-class discussions, articles, individual and group assignments, and presentations.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Written individual assignments, groupwork, and class activity.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact teaching 25 hours, individual assignments 76 hours, group work assignment 10 h, and self-study (articles) 2 hours.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn IEnrollment :
Students are given priority as follows: 1) Master's students in the Industrial Engineering and Management programme, 2) Master's students in the Information Networks programme, majoring in Business and Organisational Design 3) exchange students in the Industrial Engineering and Management Master's programme, and 4) other students. Please indicate your priority group when registering. The priority group of selected students may be changed if there are strong reasons to do so. Please explain why you should be accepted to the course, especially if your situation is not favored by the formal prioritization rules. Bachelor's students can be accepted if the bachelor's degree is almost completed, and the smooth progress of studies requires the commencement of master's studies.