Strategy in Practice - STR4HM102 - Opinto-opas

Strategy in Practice, 5 cr - STR4HM102

Upcoming implementations

Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3014 27.03.2023-19.05.2023 5 op (EVENING, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

27.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Enrollment

09.01.2023 - 24.03.2023
Groups
- EVENING
- MASTRE
- EXCH
- ONLINE
- MASTROME
Assessment criteria

According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

Teachers

Olli Laintila

Seats

31 - 60

Degree Programme

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

Virtual proportion

2 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3015 22.05.2023-18.08.2023 5 op (CAMPUS23KESÄ, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a virtual implementation which requires self guided working.
-No team assignments, only individual ones.
-No scheduled lectures or meetings.
-Online support will be offered.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material is announced when the Moodle of the course is published. Online access to all the materials.

Working life connections

There is an opportunity to use real life cases in the assignments. This is not, however, mandatory.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There are 2 short writing assignments and a multiple choice type of test. The deadlines will be published in the course Moodle.

Teaching language

English

Timing

22.05.2023 - 18.08.2023

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 19.05.2023

Content scheduling

The Moodle site will be available on the official starting day of the course at the latest and the studies can then get started right away. The assessing of the assignments takes place during the August 23.
Groups
- CAMPUS23KESÄ
- KESÄ2023
- VIRTUAL
- MASTRE
Assessment criteria

According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

Teachers

Juha Olava

Seats

61 - 100

Further information

See the course information to get familiar with the official evaluation criteria. There is more information about the evaluation in the course Moodle.

Degree Programme

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

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3013 24.10.2022-16.12.2022 5 op (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

24.10.2022 - 16.12.2022

Enrollment

13.06.2022 - 21.10.2022
Groups
- VIRTUAL
- MASTRE
- EXCH
Assessment criteria

According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

Teachers

Olli Laintila

Seats

15 - 40

Degree Programme

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

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3012 23.05.2022-19.08.2022 5 op (KESÄ2022, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a virtual implementation which requires self guided working.
-No team assignments, only individual ones.
-No mandatory lectures or meetings.
-Online support will be offered.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material is announced on the learning platform Moodle. All the material is very easy to access online.

Working life connections

Personal work life experiences can be used in the assignments.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is a multiple choise test which details will be informed on Moodle.

Teaching language

English

Timing

23.05.2022 - 19.08.2022

Learning assignments

-Multiple choise -Writing assignments

Enrollment

13.04.2022 - 20.05.2022

Content scheduling

The course Moodle opens up in the official starting day of the course. The student can start the studies then right away.
Groups
- KESÄ2022
- VIRTUAL
- MASTRE
Assessment criteria

According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

Teachers

Juha Olava

Seats

15 - 80

Further information

The assessing criteria is announced on Moodle.

Degree Programme

BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3011 28.03.2022-20.05.2022 5 op (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

The course makes use of research and development approach to learning, with emphasis on both independent study and teamwork and an analytical approach to learning.

Except the first online kick-off meeting in Zoom, the course is otherwise virtual, i.e. teams will make and return assignments independently.

Teams will receive feedback for three (3) recorded team assignments. You will find a more specific information of the weekly assignments in the "Weekly agenda and time-schedule of the team assignments"/Moodle.

Learning material and recommended literature

Minzberg H. - Ahlstrand B. - Lampel J, 1998. Strategy Safari. Prentice Hall.
Marting R. - Lafley A.G., 2013. Playing to win: how strategy really works. Harvard Business Review Press.
W. Chan Kim - Renee Mauborgne. 2005. Blue Ocean Strategy.
Additional, recommended readings and journal articles listed in Moodle. Other selected materials and cases provided by the teacher(s) as handouts.

Working life connections

The assignments of the course are linked to individual learner's own work.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam!

Teaching language

English

Internationality

Students’ backgrounds and work environments will bring an international perspective to the course. Internationality is present through teamwork, books, articles and assignments. The topic of the assignment is related with the internationalization.

Timing

28.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Learning assignments

Team assignment: Strategic analysis of a chosen company/organization, including See more specific instructions of the learning assignments in the Moodle.

Enrollment

10.01.2022 - 25.03.2022

Content scheduling

Week Topics

13 Kick-off for the course at the Pasila campus:
content, assignments + virtual working/learning methods and platforms

14 Strategic Planning and/or Preparedness

15 Positioning vs. Continuous Adaptation

16 Entrepreneurship and Strategy

17 Principles of Execution, Innovation and Strategy

18 Scorecards/Tools and Management Systems

19 Disruptive Strategies

20 Return of the final presentation (link to a recorded video)
Groups
- VIRTUAL
- MASTRE
- EXCH
- MASTROME
Alternative learning methods

If a student would like to proceed according to the RPL process s(he) should contact the instructor of the course during the pre-enrolment week or latest when attending the first lecture.

Assessment criteria

According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

Teachers

Olli Laintila

Seats

15 - 40

Further information

Assessment:
• Teamwork. Strategic Analysis of a chosen company/organization, including weekly assignments, final report and video presentation: 100 %
There will be no extra assignments given to compensate for absences.

Degree Programme

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

Virtual proportion

5 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Student is able to evaluate different concepts and models of strategy work. S(he) is also able to analyze different strategies with strategy tools. Student is able to formulate action plans and equivalent metrics to execute strategies. S(he) is also able to plan and implement supporting communication practices for the strategy execution.

The content is a combination of following themes:
• Practices of strategic management
• Strategy process
• Strategy tools and methods
• Strategic development
• Strategic key performance indicators
• Strategic communications

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online-studies. Learning methods include dialogic, experimental and collaborative contact lessons, simulation practices, guest lecturers, case studies and the development of the strategy models in the student’s own organization.
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Depends on the implementation.

Depending on the implementation the course may include pre-assignments. Further information will be provided in the Implementation Plan.

This course is recommended to be taken after Strategic Thinking and Growth strategies course.

The student knows some concepts and frameworks of strategy work.
The student knows some strategic options and strategy tools.
The student can participate in formulating the action plan of the strategy execution.
The student knows some key performance indicators of strategic management.
The student understands the significance of communications in the strategy process and s(he) can participate in planning of the strategic communication.

The student is able to evaluate different concepts and frameworks of strategy work.
The student is able to analyze strategic options by utilizing strategy tools.
The student is able to formulate the action of the strategy execution.
The student is able to define relevant key performance indicators of strategic management.
The student is able to plan and implement actions of strategic communication.

Student is able to choose appropriate concepts and frameworks of strategy work for and organization.
The student is able to both analyze and develop the chosen strategic choice by utilizing different strategy tools and models.
The student is able to formulate concrete action plans of the strategy execution.
The student is able to choose and develop most relevant key performance indicators of strategic management.
The student is able to plan and implement holistic actions of strategic communication.