Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and track.
Juha Nurmonen
Juha Nurmonen
Pasila Campus
English
21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
31 - 60
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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
1 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This implementation is a self guided virtual course.
-No mandatory 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.
Edmondson, A. C. Roberto, M.A., Watkins, M.D. (2003): A dynamic model of top management team effectiveness: managing unstructured task streams. The Leadership Quarterly 14 297-325.
Kahneman, D. On Making Smart Decisions. E-kirja. Harvard Business Review Press 2013.
Wageman, R. Nunes, D.A., Burruss, J. A., Hackman, J. R.: Senior leadership teams: what it takes to make them great. E-kirja. Harvard Business School Press cop. 2008
+ other online material on Moodle.
Olli Laintila
The learning themes of the implementation are formed based on top management/CEO interviews of Finnish companies from various sectors.
Student's own work life cases and experiences can be utilized in the assignments.
Pasila Campus
No exam.
English
The learning content is based on international research papers and cases.
19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024
Learning assignments with 1/3 weight each:
Assignment 1. Multiple choice
Assignment 2: Writing assignment
Assignment 3: Audiovisual assignment
03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
The learning platform (Moodle) will open latest in 19th August.The student can then start the studies immediately.
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 and thus progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.
31 - 40
Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This implementation is a self-directed virtual course.
-No mandatory meetings.
-No group work.
-Students can work on the assignments at their own schedule and pace, while still adhering to the deadlines for submitting the assignments.
The course requires a lot of self guided working. Online support is provided during the course as needed.
Edmondson, A. C. Roberto, M.A., Watkins, M.D. (2003): A dynamic model of top management team effectiveness: managing unstructured task streams. The Leadership Quarterly 14 297-325.
Kahneman, D. On Making Smart Decisions. E-book. Harvard Business Review Press 2013.
Wageman, R. Nunes, D.A., Burruss, J. A., Hackman, J. R.: Senior leadership teams: what it takes to make them great. E-book. Harvard Business School Press cop. 2008
+ other online material are in Moodle.
Olli Laintila
The three (3) learning themes of the implementation are formed based on top management/CEO interviews of Finnish companies from various sectors.
Student's own work life experiences can be utilized in the assignments.
Pasila Campus
No exam.
English
The learning material and content is based mainly on international academic books, research papers and cases.
13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025
Learning assignments and weights:
Assignment 1. Multiple choice, 1/3
Assignment 2: Writing assignment, 1/3
Assignment 3: Audiovisual assignment, 1/3
02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
The learning platform (Moodle) will open latest by the 13th January 2025.
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a written demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.
31 - 40
Will be available in the course platform (Moodle).
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
The implementation is based on independent study during the autumn semester of 2023.
The learning methods are classic: reading, thinking, writing - as well as watching videos, observing organisational life and reflecting on own experiences in various organisations.
The implementation supports also the following meta-competencies: problem-solving skills and analytical and critical thinking.
Anita Pösö
Learning material will be available in Moodle
Yücel Ger
The content and assignments are linked to organisational practices.
Pasila Campus
Students choose the time
English
Learning material and student body are international
19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024
There are three main topics, and each of them have their own assignment:
- Future of work > Short written analysis.
- Organisations and organising > Exam
- Developing organisations > Written report or quiz
03.06.2024 - 16.08.2024
19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024
Recgonition of prior learning based on Haaga-Helia's Master instructions.
https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning
61 - 100
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student is able to recognize some trends affecting the future of work and reflect on her/his own work and role against the changes. S/he recognises the elements of organisational design and is able to explain some tensions in organisations. The student recognises different organisational concepts and ways to organise. S/he can define some approaches to organisational development and plan how to apply them in a development plan. S/he writes professional text.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
In addition to competencies described in grade 1, s/he is able to identify ways to develop agency at work. S/he can compare different organisational designs and their elements. S/he is able to distinguish different kinds of tensions and their consequences in organisations and explain how they emerge. S/he can select and compare different approaches for organisational development and take multiple perspectives into account when planning how to apply them in practice. S/he recognises and reflects ethical questions related to change and development work. The level of the student’s academic writing is mostly correct.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
In addition to competencies in grades 1 and 3, the student can distinguish multiple perspectives affecting the future of work and be able to evaluate which factors and trends will affect her/his own job and career. The student is able to critically assess the factors that affect her/his own work, organisational design and organisational development from different perspectives. This is demonstrated in reports comparing, justifying and using of different theoretical frameworks. The level of the student’s academic writing is correct.
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, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This implementation is an online course with scheduled online lectures/workshops.
The course is based on flipped classroom method: The student studies a relevant reading material before each class.
Participation in the online classes effects on the grade.
Juha Olava
Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).
Margit Suurnäkki, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen
Work life experiences and cases can be utilized in the workshops and assignments.
Pasila Campus
Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).
English
21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
1 Short pre-lecture assignments
2 Written course assignment
3 Multiple choise exam
03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
There will be 4 Zoom sessions.
The learning platform (Moodle) will be available on the official starting day of this implementation.
Zoom sessions (at 17:40-20:30):
October 24
November 7
November 21
December 12
Student feedback will be collected and used for improving the course.
31 - 60
Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
2 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
Nina Helander, Johanna Maaniemi, Riina Iloranta, Juha Olava, Sanna Heiniö, Sakariina Heikkanen, Johanna Rajakangas-Tolsa, Anu Hakonen, Kevin Gore, Anita Pösö, Kari Hiekkanen, Marjo-Riina Välimaa, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen
Pasila Campus
English
02.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
1 - 300
BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
H-5
Master’s Degrees
Please note: Priority for first semester students, enrollment opens on Jan 7, 2025.
In this self-study course, students are required to read a book for the exam. Students are provided with initial material that is a starting point for learning. Using this material, students search for further information and apply acquired knowledge in learning assignments two and three.
Anita Pösö
Smith, P., Farmer, M., Yellowley, W., & Smith, P. 2012. Organizational Behaviour. Taylor & Francis Group.
or
Smith, P., Yellow, W., & McLachlan, C. 2021. Organizational Behaviour: managing people in dynamic organizations. Routledge.
Other recommended material and specific articles are described in Moodle.
This is an advanced level course, so students are also expected to search university-level material independently.
Olli Kupiainen
Students are highly recommended to apply acquired knowledge to their work and organizational contexts.
Pasila Campus
This course does not have an exam.
English
13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025
Students have to do three learning assignments in this course:
1. An exam with multiple choice questions (30 per cent of the grade)
2. An essay (40 per cent of the grade)
3. A presentation (30 per cent of the grade).
Each learning assignment is an independent entity and can be done in any order a student wishes to do. All three learning assignments must be passed to pass the course.
Each learning assignment is evaluated independently.
07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
A more detailed timetable will be in Moodle.
In the beginning of the course, a teacher will give a short introduction to the course practicalities and gives tips for studying a virtual course independently. It is highly recommended that students participate in this short introduction, where they have an opportunity to ask questions.
61 - 100
Grades 1-5. An evaluation rubric for written learning assignments will be in Moodle.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This course is a fully virtual course without any set time slots for meetings, with the exception of an online group exam - you advance at your own pace within the time frame of the course; i.e. between 13.1.-16.5.2025. The absolute final deadline to finish all tasks in order to receive a grade is Friday the 30th of May.
Juha Olava
Course material recommended on Moodle
Eeva Aarnio, Satu Harkki
Pasila Campus
The student must participate in an online group exam on one of the three given alternative dates. The three dates reflect an initial exam date and two re-takes.
The dates are:
Wednesday 5th March 16-19
Thursday 3rd April 17-20
Monday 5th May 9-12
English
13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025
The course is divided into five thematic topics; each of which carries either an individual task or participation in a group exam. In addition you must make a short reflection of your learning at the end with pass/fail grading.
02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
This course is a fully virtual course without any set time slots for meetings, with the exception of an online group exam - you advance at your own pace within the time frame of the course; i.e. between 13.1.-16.5.2025. The absolute final deadline to finish all tasks in order to receive a grade is Friday the 30th of May.
Currently there are no alternative implementations. Next implementation fall 2025.
31 - 100
The course grading is as follows:
Task 1, 3 and 4. Graded 0-5. 25% each
Online group exam. Graded 0-5. 25%
Tasks 2 and 5 and Reflection of learning. Graded Pass/fail.
All must be completed with a passing grade to complete the course.
LUJOM Degree Programme in Business Development and Leadership, STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, PAKEM Degree Programme in Service Business Leadership and Development, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
NB. This implementation is based on students' independent study using course material that is available on Moodle, without interaction with the teacher. This implementation is mainly meant for the students in STROME and AVBUM-education.
Please take this into account, if you enroll in this course instead of the implementation COM4HM001-3010, which has contact classes and is implemented in the Spring semester 2024..
Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to
- Understand and describe brand management and its significance as a strategic tool in the global business environment
- Apply theories of branding, communication and marketing to practical contexts
- Recognise and address the interests of various stakeholder groups
- Create and sustain networks of collaboration with internal and/or external partners
- Apply problem identification, analysis and solving in real-life cases.
The assignments in the course also teach the skills needed in Master's studies, such as information search, reading research articles and critical writing.
Ville Lahtinen
Available in Moodle.
Ville Lahtinen
Pasila Campus
English
21.10.2024 - 14.03.2025
Individual assignments and Exam.
03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
Course available in Moodle 23.10.2023 - 15.3.2024.
Recgonition of prior learning following Haaga-Helia's instructions for Master education.
https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study
31 - 60
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student is familiar with the basics of brand management and the various aspects of communication and marketing as strategic tools for business management. S/he identifies key concepts, processes and tools of branding, communication and marketing. S/he identifies opportunities for branding and areas for development in an organization.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student is able to design solutions that benefit business based in theories of branding, communication and marketing. S/he can utilize key concepts, processes and tools related to branding, communication and marketing when justifying her/his own choices to practical business needs. S/he can evaluate and develop brand management processes and activities for the internal and/or external needs of an organization.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
In addition to the criteria above, the student can critically evaluate and develop concepts, processes and knowledge related to brand management. S/he can integrate brand perspectives into the company’s business planning and management processes in different contexts. The student can develop new ways of working and justify his/her own views successfully. S/he is able to identify key stakeholders in terms of brand management and to justify strategic choices and prioritize activities in a stakeholder-driven manner. The student has professional project like approach to learning and stays on schedule.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This is a fully virtually course, which is targeted for students who prefer to study independently. If you are not willing or able to study independently, we do have blended learning implementations which contain contact sessions.
Juha Olava
Recommended literature list of this course. Moodle will contain information about the chapters to be read. E-content including all e-books are available to use with Haaga-Helia user account. (HAKA sign in required, links in Moodle).
Atrill, Peter & McLaney, E. J. (2019). Accounting and finance for non-specialists, eleventh edition. Pearson.
Niven, Paul R. (2014). Balanced Scorecard Evolution: A Dynamic Approach to Strategy Execution. WILEY
Parmenter, David, (2016) Key Performance Indicators : Developing, Implementing, and Using Winning KPIs, John Wiley & Sons.
Atrill, Peter & McLaney, E. J (2018): Management accounting for decision makers
Mariitta Rauhala, Heli Kortesalmi
Some of the case studies are prepared in co-operation with business
Pasila Campus
There is no exam but the course contains five learning assignments. From each of these you will get a grade 1-5 and they have 20% weight in assessing. All assignments must get a grade in order to pass the course. There is no retakes, so make sure you do your best with each of them.
1. Balance Scorecards and KPI: Case Paulig.
2. Long-term planning model: Excel simulation.
3. Budgeting. Excel assignment
4. Investment calculations and finance. Moodle quiz.
5. Profitability calculations. Moodle quiz and Excel assignment
English
All topics apply internationally
09.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
There is no exam but the course contains five learning assignments. From each of these you will get a grade 1-5 and they have 20% weight in assessing. All assignments must get a grade in order to pass the course. There is no retakes, so make sure you do your best with each of them.
1. Balance Scorecards and KPI: Case Paulig.
2. Long-term planning model: Excel simulation.
3. Budgeting. Excel assignment
4. Investment calculations and finance. Moodle quiz.
5. Profitability calculations. Moodle quiz and Excel assignment
03.06.2024 - 13.11.2024
Course's Moodle page is open till 31.12.2024, by when all the learning assignments must be submitted. No extensions to this deadline are given.
One topic takes 1-2 weeks to study. Make yourself a study schedule right at the beginning of the course and follow it!
In case you already have knowledge on this topic, please contact heli.kortesalmi(a)haaga-helia.fi for RPL (recognition of previous learning).
61 - 100
There is no exam but the course contains five learning assignments. From each of these you will get a grade 1-5 and they have 20% weight in assessing. All assignments must get a grade in order to pass the course. There is no retakes, so make sure you do your best with each of them.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
The course is conducted in-person, and we meet on Wednesdays from 17:40 to 20:30 in room 1003 in Pasila. The first class is on January 15, 2025, and the last one is on March 12, 2024. Students are expected to attend the in-person sessions, as a virtual version of the course will be available in autumn 2025.
Juha Olava
Links to learning materials are available on the Moodle.
Mariitta Rauhala, Lauri Larjavaara
Course assignments are to be applied to your own workplace whenever possible. On the last session, there will be a guest speaker from a company.
Pasila Campus
The course assessment is based on five assignments submitted during the course. There is no separate exam.
English
The course topics are applicable in both Finnish and international companies.
13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025
The course is completed by submitting five learning assignments:
Metrics assignment.
Long-term planning.
Investment calculation: Moodle exam.
Budgeting assignment.
Profitability calculation: Moodle exam.
The total contribution of all submitted assignments (5 in total) to the overall assessment is 20%.
02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
Preliminary schedule:
Week 1: Course introduction, the role of finance, and strategy-supporting metrics
Week 2: Long-term planning/modeling
Week 3: Review of the metrics assignment, long-term planning/modeling group work, and submission of long-term planning model questions. Note: Held remotely from 18:00 to 19:30
Week 4: Investment calculation and financing
Week 5: Budgeting/forecasting
Week 6: Profitability calculation
Week 7: Case study
Week 8: Guest speaker and summary of the course content and the connections between strategy and finance"
In case you already have knowledge on this topic, please contact teachers for RPL (recognition of previous learning).
31 - 50
There is no exam but the course contains five learning assignments. From each of these you will get a grade 1-5 and they have 20% weight in assessing. All assignments must get a grade in order to pass the course. There is no retakes, so make sure you do your best with each of them.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
H-5
Master’s Degrees
Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.
Learning assignments are published when the course begins. Course includes different kinds of individual learning assignments. All learning materials are available on Course Moodle pages.
Johanna Maaniemi
Real-life cases and examples are included to the course materials
Pasila Campus
English
Internationality is present through case studies, books, articles and assignments.
09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024
03.06.2024 - 13.11.2024
Detailed schedule is published when the course begins.
61 - 100
Grade 5
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet excellently the requirements of the course. The student masters profoundly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts analytically and critically to explore real-life cases.
Grade 3
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements well. The student knows theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts to explore real-life cases.
Grade 1
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements satisfactorily. The student identifies narrowly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student identifies narrowly their implications to practice.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.
Learning assignments are published when the course begins. Course includes different kinds of individual learning assignments. All learning materials are available on Course Moodle pages.
Johanna Maaniemi
Real-life cases and examples are included to the course materials
Pasila Campus
English
Internationality is present through case studies, books, articles and assignments.
03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025
02.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Detailed schedule is published when the course begins.
61 - 100
Grade 5
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet excellently the requirements of the course. The student masters profoundly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts analytically and critically to explore real-life cases.
Grade 3
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements well. The student knows theories and concepts presented in the course. The student uses theories and concepts to explore real-life cases.
Grade 1
The student’s knowledge and understanding meet the course requirements satisfactorily. The student identifies narrowly theories and concepts presented in the course. The student identifies narrowly their implications to practice.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
This course consists of scheduled online sessions, individual learning, and working in groups
Juha Olava
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.
Margit Suurnäkki
Pasila Campus
English
13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025
Learning assignments include individual assignments, group work presentation, and learning diary.
07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025
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
31 - 60
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
1 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
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.
Juha Olava
The material is announced when the Moodle of the course is published. Online access to all the materials.
Juha Olava
There is an opportunity to use real life cases in the assignments. This is not, however, mandatory.
Pasila Campus
There are 2 short writing assignments and a multiple choice type of test. The deadlines will be published in the course Moodle.
English
19.05.2025 - 15.08.2025
There are 2 short writing assignments and a multiple choice type of test. The deadlines will be published in the course Moodle.
02.01.2025 - 16.05.2025
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.
According to the HH's course feedback procedures.
31 - 100
See the course information to get familiar with the official evaluation criteria. There is more information about the evaluation in the course Moodle.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
5 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
The online implementation makes use of a research and development approach to learning, with an emphasis on both teamwork and independent study.
The weekly online meetings include lectures and presentations on the topics as well as related small group work.
The implementation follows the Flipped Classroom approach, whereby students are encouraged to study in advance each week's learning material, which will be applied in the online meetings.
Juha Olava
Baliga, R.M. Santalainen, T. 2016. Rethinking strategy.
Johnson, M. W., Suskewicz, J. 2020. Lead from the Future. e-Book.
Kim, C. - Renee Mauborgne. 2005. Blue Ocean Strategy.
Marting R. - Lafley A.G., 2013. Playing to win: how strategy really works. Harvard Business Review Press.
McGrath, R. 2019. Seeing around corners : how to spot inflection points in business before they happen, e-Book.
Minzberg H. - Ahlstrand B. - Lampel J, 1998. Strategy Safari. Prentice Hall.
Tighe, S. 2019. Rethinking Strategy. e-Book.
Additional, recommended readings and journal articles listed in Moodle.
Olli Laintila
The assignments of the implementation are linked to the current strategy work practices - both in private and public organizations.
Pasila Campus
No exam!
English
Students’ backgrounds and work environments will bring an international perspective to the implementation. Internationality is present through teamwork, course books, articles and assignments.
24.03.2025 - 16.05.2025
Team assignments:
Assignment 1: Strategic analysis of a chosen company/organization.
Assignment 2: Foresight/scenario work
See more specific instructions of the learning assignments in Moodle.
07.01.2025 - 21.03.2025
Weekly agenda for the Zoom online sessions on Tuesdays starting 25th March 2025 at 17.40:
25th March: Kick-off including an introduction of the learning objectives, learning material, assignments and learning methods
1st April: Strategic planning & preparedness
8th April: Positioning vs. continuous adaptation
15th April: Principles and practices of execution
22nd April: Strategic re-framing
29th April: Foresight and scenario work
6th May: Drafting a strategic narrative
13th May: Feedback and key takeaways
If a student would like to proceed according to the RPL process s(he) should contact the instructor of the implementation during the pre-enrollment week or latest when attending the first lecture.
According to the HH's course feedback procedures.
31 - 60
Assessment:
• Teamwork of the Assignments 1 and 2: 100 %
There will be no extra assignments given to compensate for absences.
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
2 cr
H-5
Master’s Degrees
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.
Master of Business Administration, Master's Degree
Act of Polytechnics 9.5.2003/351 20§
Before applying see the admission criteria at www.studyinfo.fi
The scope of the studies is 90 ECTS completed in 1.5 to 3 years as part-time of full time studies.
Studies can also progress through the use of competencies acquired in the past or competencies acquired at work during the studies.
The degree programme in Strategising in Organisations is organised completely online, which enables flexible distance learning. The most important study courses in terms of the topic have been selected for the degree programme and they have been scheduled so that a student can study while working and graduate in 1.5 years.
The language of the studies is English.
The degree curriculum includes core studies, specialisation studies, free choice studies, thesis and maturity test.
Haaga-Helia's operations are governed by the Act on Studies in Universities of Applied Science 18.12.2014/1129 (in Finnish) and Haaga-Helia's Degree Regulations.
The course assessment criteria are available in the course descriptions. More information about the course assessment is available in Haaga-Helia's Degree Regulations.
The degree programme in Strategising in Organisations prepares the student to work in demanding strategy process expert, development and management positions, business planning and management positions, or to lead a function or to become an independent entrepreneur.
After the studies the graduates will be able to plan and implement strategy processes, lead change and develop the organisation's operations and competitiveness in different areas and in different business environments.
Curriculum Structure:
Core Studies 20 ECTS
Specialisation Studies 20 ECTS
Free Choice Studies 20 ECTS
Thesis 30 ECTS
The core competence studies focus on research and development skills as well as competencies needed in development projects and management of change. The studies strengthen the student's analytical and critical thinking as well as problem-solving skills.
The specialisation studies develop the skills needed to plan and manage a strategy process. The studies strengthen students' ability to apply new research information to their own business environment.
In advanced studies students concentrate on sub-strategies and crucial management practices in strategy processes.
The students represent various nationalities and work in organisations operating in global settings, which allows learning to take place in multicultural teams. The learning assignments mirror professional’s work in a global setting. The students can also take part in an exchange program with selected partner universities of Haaga-Helia UAS.
The courses include industry and business visitors and address the challenges of organisations and business. In addition, the thesis is a development project undertaken within an organisation.
The programme encourages students to study and work concurrently, which gives the students the opportunity to integrate real-life projects in studies. This exchange between work and study enhances the skills and competencies the students need to advance professionally.
The programme gives the students excellent qualifications for a variety of managerial and specialist positions in business and other organisations.
For example university studies (Ph.D.) or vocational teacher's programme
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Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
Pasila campus
Ratapihantie 13
00520 Helsinki
admissionservices.pasila(at)haaga-helia.fi
Head of the Degree Programme
Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen, heidi.rajamaki-partanen(at)haaga-helia.fi