Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies - STR4HM101 - Opinto-opas

Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies, 5 cr - STR4HM101

Upcoming implementations

Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3015 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This course consists of scheduled online sessions, individual learning, and working in groups

Responsible person

Juha Olava

Learning material and recommended literature

Whittington, R., Regner, P., Angwin, D., Johnson, G., Scholes, K., Evans, J., . . . Johnson, G. 2020. Exploring strategy: Text and cases. Twelfth edition. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.

Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B., & Lampel, J. B. 2017. Strategy safari. Strategy Safari: Your Complete Guide Through the Wilds of Strategic Management, Second Edition. Pearson UK.

Burgelman, R. A., Floyd, S. W., Laamanen, T., Mantere, S., Vaara, E. & Whittington, R. 2018. Strategy processes and practices: Dialogues and intersections. Strategic management journal, 39(3), pp. 531-558. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.2741
Other learning materials will be assigned during the course.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Learning assignments

Learning assignments include individual assignments, group work presentation, and learning diary.

Enrollment

07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

Online sessions will be on
Jan 14 (17:40-20:30), Introduction to strategy
Jan 21 (17:40-20:30), Examining the external business environment
Jan 28 (17:40-20:30), Looking inside the firm
Feb 4 (17:40-20:30), Business strategy and business models
Feb 11 (17:40-20:30), Growth strategies
Feb 18 (no class)
Feb 25 (17:40-20:30), including time for group work assignment
Feb 4 (17:40-20:30), including time for group work assignment
Feb 11 (17:40-20:30), Final presentations
Groups
- EVENING
- MASTRE
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- MASTROME
Teachers

Margit Suurnäkki

Seats

31 - 60

Degree Programme

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3014 10.02.2025-04.04.2025 5 op (MBATUT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This one is a self guided virtual course.
-No live meetings.
-No Group work.
-The student can work with the assignments in her/his own time and pace.
The course requires a lot of self guided working. Online support is offered during the course.

Responsible person

Juha Olava

Learning material and recommended literature

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Working life connections

Real life cases and experiences can be utilized in the assignments.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Teaching language

English

Timing

10.02.2025 - 04.04.2025

Learning assignments

There are 2 writing assignments and a multiple-choise on this implementation.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 07.02.2025

Content scheduling

The learning platform (Moodle) is open for the student on the official starting day of the course. The student can then begin the studies immediately
Groups
- MBATUT
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
- MASTRE
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Couple of weeks earlier than this self guided implementation starts an implementation with plenty of online lecturing and teacher contact. If you prefer lecturing and teacher contact instead of self guided studying you should take that other implementation.

Teachers

Juha Olava

Seats

61 - 100

Further information

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Degree Programme

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, MBATUT Degree Programme in Education Management, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3008 05.02.2024-05.04.2024 5 op (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This one is a self guided virtual course.
-No live meetings.
-No Group work.
-The student can work with the assignments in her/his own time and pace.
The course requires a lot of self guided working. Online support is offered during the course.

Responsible person

Juha Olava

Learning material and recommended literature

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Working life connections

Real life cases and experiences can be utilized in the assignments.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Teaching language

English

Timing

05.02.2024 - 05.04.2024

Learning assignments

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Enrollment

02.01.2024 - 02.02.2024

Content scheduling

The learning platform (Moodle) is open for the student on the official starting day of the course. The student can then begin the studies immediately
Groups
- VIRTUAL
- MASTRE
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Couple of weeks earlier than this self guided implementation starts an implementation with plenty of online lecturing and teacher contact. If you prefer lecturing and teacher contact instead of self guided studying you should take that other implementation.

Teachers

Juha Olava

Seats

61 - 100

Further information

Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

Degree Programme

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3011 15.01.2024-15.03.2024 5 op (AVOINAMK, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a virtual course. All lectures are recorded.

Responsible person

Juha Olava

Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Learning assignments

There are two assignments that are being assessed: 50 % of the grade comes from individual assignment and 50 % of the grade from group work. Also, there are several smaller assignments that are mandatory to do, but will not be assessed.

Enrollment

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
Groups
- AVOINAMK
- AVOINMASTERS
- VIRTUAL
Teachers

Maria Haukka

Seats

30 - 110

Degree Programme

AVO Avoin ammattikorkeakoulu

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3009 15.01.2024-15.03.2024 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Introduction to topics
Case studies
Discussions
Group work

Responsible person

Juha Olava

Learning material and recommended literature

Whittington, R., Regner, P., Angwin, D., Johnson, G., Scholes, K., Evans, J., . . . Johnson, G. (2020). Exploring strategy: Text and cases (Twelfth edition.). Pearson Education Limited.

Articles and other materials in Moodle

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Teaching language

English

Internationality

International cases and reading materials

Timing

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

Learning assignments

Individual assignment 30% Group assignment 40% Learning diary 30%

Enrollment

08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

Content scheduling

This is an online course. Weekly meetings take place in Zoom on Tuesdays between 17.40 - 20.30.
Groups
- EVENING
- MASTRE
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- MASTROME
- MAGGU
Teachers

Sirpa Lassila

Seats

31 - 60

Degree Programme

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

1.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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1 The student learns the major lines of history in strategic management.
2 The student's strategic thinking improves as they familiarize themselves with contemporary strategic tools and their purposes.
3 The student learns to understand theoretical discussions about growth strategies and can apply these theories to practical analysis.

The content may vary somewhat depending on the implementation. However, in all implementations, the content is specifically aimed at the aforementioned learning objectives.

Depending on the implementation, the course may include classroom instruction, independent study, small group work, and online learning. Implementations may also involve guest lectures, company visits, and/or business projects.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If a student has acquired the required skills, for example, through previous work experience, hobbies, or another course, they can demonstrate their competence through assessment and progress more quickly in their studies.

Course Books:
Whittington, R., Angwin, D., Regnér, P., Johnson, G., & Scholes, K. (2023). Exploring strategy (Thirteenth Edition.).

Jonathan Johns, M. M. (2023). Strategy Book.

Other materials are selected based on the implementation. Materials may include current articles, business cases, literature, and other resources.

Are you interested in the tools and principles of strategic management? If so, take this course.

Depending on the implementation, pre-assignment is required. More information is available in the implementation plan.

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

It is recommended that this is a starting course in Strategic Thinking and Management specialisation.

- The student has a limited understanding of the major lines of history in strategic management.
- The student lacks the ability for strategic thinking. However, the student is aware of popular strategic tools and their purposes.
- The student can summarize theoretical discussions on growth strategies but struggles to apply these theories to practical analysis.

- The student is familiar with the major lines of history in strategic management.
- The student demonstrates the ability for strategic thinking and is aware of popular strategic tools and their purposes.
- The student understands theoretical discussions on growth strategies and can to some extent apply these theories to practical analysis.

- The student has an excellent understanding of the major lines of history in strategic management.
- The student's strategic thinking is high-level, and they are very familiar with popular strategic tools and their purposes.
- The student comprehensively understands theoretical discussions on growth strategies and can adeptly apply these theories to practical analysis.