Academic year 2023 - 2024

•     Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3033 12.02.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods.
  The student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.
  The student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Student has enrolled to her/his chosen specialisation.

  Contents

  What is applied research?
  Approaches in research and development work
  Data collection and analysis strategies
  The process of development work
  Research ethics
  Applied research as a part of organisational development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods although critical thinking is lacking. The ability to create new knowledge for organisational development is currently weak.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to the requirements named in Grade 1, the student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to requirements named in Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course has 7 online classes based on Flipped Learning model.
  It is important for you to prepare for the weekly meeting by doing a pre-announced assignment.
  The purpose of the meetings in class is to deepen the learning through discussions and exercises.

  Responsible person

  Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Learning material and recommended literature

  To be informed later in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Juha Olava, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Multiple choice exam that is open for two last weeks of the course.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  12.02.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  During the course the student
  - writes his/her thesis plan
  - does the pre-assignments for each class
  - takes the multiple-choice exam (online)

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 09.02.2024

  Content scheduling

  7 online workshops in Zoom at 17:40-20:30
  o February 15
  o February 29
  o March 7
  o April 4
  o April 16
  o April 30
  o May 14

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • ONLINE
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  Thesis plan passed/failed.
  
  Grade 1-5
  - Multiple-choice exam
  - Activity in class

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3034 20.05.2024-16.08.2024  5 cr  (MAICTE, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods.
  The student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.
  The student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Student has enrolled to her/his chosen specialisation.

  Contents

  What is applied research?
  Approaches in research and development work
  Data collection and analysis strategies
  The process of development work
  Research ethics
  Applied research as a part of organisational development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods although critical thinking is lacking. The ability to create new knowledge for organisational development is currently weak.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to the requirements named in Grade 1, the student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to requirements named in Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The goal of the course is to support you in making your own thesis plan. You will get the most benefit from the course when the topic of the thesis is already clear and you have made a topic proposal to the teacher responsible for your specialisation.
  
  There are three voluntary online-classes in May-June and one in August.
  - Tuesdays, May 21, May 28, and June 4 at 5.40-8.30 pm
  - Tuesday, August 13 at 5.40-8.30 pm

  Responsible person

  Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Moilanen, Ojasalo, Ritalahti (2022) Methods for development work : new kinds of competencies in business operations
  [Ojasalo, Moilanen, Ritalahti (2015) Kehittämistyön menetelmät]
  Other material available in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi, Hanna Rajalahti

  Working life connections

  The learning assignments support you in starting your working life-oriented research and development task, i.e. the thesis.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Multiple-choice exam open in Moodle 12 - 18 August, 2024.
  The student takes the exam independently.
  You can take the exam only once.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Depending on the thesis topic of the student.

  Timing

  20.05.2024 - 16.08.2024

  Learning assignments

  1 Multiple choice exam, weigh 60 %, graded 1-5
  2 Short written assignments related to different topical areas of the course , weigh 40 %, graded 1-5
  3 Thesis plan, passed/failed

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Content scheduling

  There are three voluntary online-classes in May-June and one in August.
  - Tuesdays, May 21, May 28, and June 4 at 7.40-8.30 pm
  - Tuesday, August 13 at 7.40-8.30 pm.
  
  Otherwise student studies the course material independently, using materials and instructions in Moodle and submitting the assignments on time.

  Groups

  • MAICTE
  • MAICTF
  • MASALE
  • MAENTE
  • MAEXPE
  • MACOMF
  • MAEXPFHA
  • MAENTF
  • VIRTUAL
  • SUMMER
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MADIGE
  • MASTRE
  • MADIGF
  • MACOME
  • MASTRF
  • MASALF

  Seats

  31 - 100

  Further information

  Course is graded 1-5
  The grade consists of
  1 Multiple choice exam, weigh 70 %, graded 1-5
  2 , weigh 30 %, graded 1-5
  3 Thesis plan, passed/failed

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Applied Design Research RDI2HM101-3035 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (CONTACT, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods.
  The student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.
  The student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Student has enrolled to her/his chosen specialisation.

  Contents

  What is applied research?
  Approaches in research and development work
  Data collection and analysis strategies
  The process of development work
  Research ethics
  Applied research as a part of organisational development

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to identify the development tasks of organisations and companies and can choose the right research approach and data collection methods for the development task. She/he can plan and schedule a research and development task. The student is able to use key concepts related to research and development methods although critical thinking is lacking. The ability to create new knowledge for organisational development is currently weak.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to the requirements named in Grade 1, the student can apply a chosen research and development approach and data collection strategies in either the development or the thesis plan or in a project work during the course. The student understands the importance of critical thinking in the choice of research and development approach as well as in the context of literature and empirical data. She/he is able to use the results from research and development work in the development work of the organisation.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to requirements named in Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to assess the success of the applied research approach as well as the suitability of the research methods in his/her own thesis project or another project. The student can argue for the chosen research approach and methods as well as critically assess the chosen research approach, data collection methods and the literature and empirical data. She/he can use the result of the research and development project at a strategic level in organisational development work.

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  Responsible person

  Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Teachers

  Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Enrollment

  08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • CONTACT
  • BLENDED
  • MAGGU

  Seats

  5 - 10

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Data Analytics RDI2HM102-3022 21.08.2023-13.10.2023  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student will:
  • Identify data sources and assess their suitability for business needs.
  • Understand the stages of data preparation, modeling, and forecasting.
  • Understand the fundamental concepts of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Master methods of descriptive and explanatory analytics.
  • Be able to utilize various visualization and reporting techniques.
  • Understand the concept of information design.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Content
  • Data analytics based on process thinking (CRISP-DM).
  • Methods for descriptive and explanatory analytics.
  • Analysis and forecasting of time series data.
  • Models for predictive analytics and machine learning.
  • Applied examples using Python.
  • Tools for visualization and reporting.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it, instructed by the teacher, to a business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve simple business questions, guided by the teacher.
  
  The student is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish those using related digital tools. The students is able to apply one or some forecasting algorithms to a business problem, instructed by the teacher. The students is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it independently to a simple business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve simple business questions independently.
  
  The students is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish them using related digital tools. The student is able to apply independently one or some forecasting algorithms to a business problem. The students is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it to a slightly complicated business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve demanding business questions.
  
  The student is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish them using related digital tools. The student is able to apply independently several forecasting algorithms to different business problems. The student is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

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  Teachers

  Veijo Vänttinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • MASTRE
  • ONLINE
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business

  Virtual proportion

  1 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Effective Management Team STR8HM101-3003 21.08.2023-13.10.2023  5 cr  (MASTROMF, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1. The student perceives the purpose, role, competencies, practices and accountabilities of top management teams.
  2. The student understands the heuristics of top management team´s decision making.
  3. The student is able to analyze a business case study.

  Contents

  The content of the course is designed to help the student reach all the learning objectives 1, 2 and 3.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The criteria of grade 5 are barely fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The criteria of grade 5 are partly fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student demonstrates excellent skills in perceiving how top management teams work successfully.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing and explaining heuristics problems of top management team´s decision making.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing a business case study.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  The work 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

  21.08.2023 - 13.10.2023

  Learning assignments

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  The learning platform (Moodle) will be available on the official starting day of this implementation. The student can then start the studies immediately.

  Groups

  • MASTROMF
  • VIRTUAL

  Seats

  31 - 40

  Further information

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Effective Management Team STR8HM101-3004 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  5 cr  (MASTROMF, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1. The student perceives the purpose, role, competencies, practices and accountabilities of top management teams.
  2. The student understands the heuristics of top management team´s decision making.
  3. The student is able to analyze a business case study.

  Contents

  The content of the course is designed to help the student reach all the learning objectives 1, 2 and 3.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The criteria of grade 5 are barely fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The criteria of grade 5 are partly fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student demonstrates excellent skills in perceiving how top management teams work successfully.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing and explaining heuristics problems of top management team´s decision making.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing a business case study.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

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

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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.

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  The learning themes of the implementation are formed based on top management/CEO interviews of Finnish companies from various sectors. Personal work life experiences can be utilised in the assignments.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  There is an online multiple choise test in the course. All the details will be informed on Moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The learning content is based on international examples and cases.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

  Learning assignments

  Assignment 1. Multiple choice
  Assignment 2: Writing assignment
  Assignment 3: Audiovisual assignment

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  The learning platform on Moodle will open latest on 15th January 2024.

  Groups

  • MASTROMF
  • VIRTUAL
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  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.

  Seats

  31 - 40

  Further information

  The assessing criteria will be announced in the course Moodle.

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Evolving Organisations ORD2HM101-3029 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (MASTROMF, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - The future of changing work
  - Agency and job crafting
  - Human and social capital in an organisation
  - Organisational design
  - New ways of organising
  - Organisational tensions
  - Organisational development and ethics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to recognize some trends affecting the future of work and reflect 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 competences described in grade 1, s/he is able to identify ways how 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 approach 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 student’s academic writing is mostly correct.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to competences in grade 1 and 3, the student can distinguish multiple perspectives affecting the future of work and 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 student’s academic writing is correct.

  Further information

  This course replaces the course Leading Change from the previous curriculum.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning material will be available in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Yücel Ger

  Working life connections

  The content and assignments are linked to organisational practices.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Student chooses the time.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  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.

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  The Moodle site is open on Monday, October 15.
  The assignments must be handed in by December 3 to get the credits during the autumn semester.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Groups

  • MASTROMF
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MASTRE

  Alternative learning methods

  Recgonition of prior learning based on Haaga-Helia's Master instructions.
  https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  Assessment criteria - grade 1
  The student is able to recognize some trends affecting the future of work and reflect 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 competences described in grade 1, s/he is able to identify ways how 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 approach 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 student’s academic writing is mostly correct.
  
  Assessment criteria - grade 5
  In addition to competences in grade 1 and 3, the student can distinguish multiple perspectives affecting the future of work and 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 student’s academic writing is correct.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Evolving Organisations ORD2HM101-3030 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (MAICTE, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - The future of changing work
  - Agency and job crafting
  - Human and social capital in an organisation
  - Organisational design
  - New ways of organising
  - Organisational tensions
  - Organisational development and ethics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to recognize some trends affecting the future of work and reflect 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 competences described in grade 1, s/he is able to identify ways how 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 approach 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 student’s academic writing is mostly correct.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to competences in grade 1 and 3, the student can distinguish multiple perspectives affecting the future of work and 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 student’s academic writing is correct.

  Further information

  This course replaces the course Leading Change from the previous curriculum.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Anita Pösö

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning material will be available in Moodle

  Teachers

  Yücel Ger

  Working life connections

  The content and assignments are linked to organisational practices.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Students choose the time

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  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

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

  Content scheduling

  The Moodle site is open 15.03.
  The assignments must be handed in by May 7 to get the credits during the autumn semester.

  Groups

  • MAICTE
  • MALEAE
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MADIGE
  • MASTRE
  • MACOME
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  Recgonition of prior learning based on Haaga-Helia's Master instructions.
  https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Experimental and Engaging Strategy STR4HM103-3006 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1 The student is able to plan a business experiment.
  2 The student understands possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  3 The student is able to organize and manage business experiments.
  4 The student understands how to utilize the experimentation outcomes in decision making.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Recommended after completion of the following courses: Strategic thinking and growth strategies.

  Contents

  Themes of the course:
  - Business experiments
  - Organizing experiments
  - Dynamics of open strategy
  - Managing experiments
  - Processing experimentation outcomes

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - The student struggles to understand the entirety of business experiment planning.
  - The student understands the concept of open strategy, but has an incomplete understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student does not demonstrate sufficient skills to lead business experiments, but is capable of functioning as part of a team.
  - The student finds it difficult to grasp the connection between experimentation and decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - The student has somewhat deficient capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student understands the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student comprehends how to organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student has a fairly good understanding of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student has excellent capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student possesses an outstanding understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student can successfully organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student demonstrates a strong comprehension of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Teachers

  Juha Olava, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Working life connections

  Work life experiences and cases can be utilized in the workshops and assignments.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  1 Short pre-lecture assignments
  2 Written course assignment
  3 Multiple choise exam

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  Zoom sessions:
  02.11.2023 17.40 - 20.30
  16.11.2023 17.40 - 20.30
  30.11.2023 17.40 - 20.30
  14.12.2023 17.40 - 20.30
  
  The learning platform (Moodle) will be available on the official starting day of this implementation.

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • BLENDED
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Student feedback will be collected and used for improving the course.

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Degree Programme

  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

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Experimental and Engaging Strategy STR4HM103-3005 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1 The student is able to plan a business experiment.
  2 The student understands possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  3 The student is able to organize and manage business experiments.
  4 The student understands how to utilize the experimentation outcomes in decision making.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Recommended after completion of the following courses: Strategic thinking and growth strategies.

  Contents

  Themes of the course:
  - Business experiments
  - Organizing experiments
  - Dynamics of open strategy
  - Managing experiments
  - Processing experimentation outcomes

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - The student struggles to understand the entirety of business experiment planning.
  - The student understands the concept of open strategy, but has an incomplete understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student does not demonstrate sufficient skills to lead business experiments, but is capable of functioning as part of a team.
  - The student finds it difficult to grasp the connection between experimentation and decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - The student has somewhat deficient capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student understands the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student comprehends how to organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student has a fairly good understanding of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student has excellent capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student possesses an outstanding understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student can successfully organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student demonstrates a strong comprehension of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Teachers

  Juha Olava, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Working life connections

  Work life experiences and cases can be utilized in the workshops and assignments.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  1 Short pre-lecture assignments
  2 Written course assignment
  3 Multiple choise exam

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

  Content scheduling

  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:
  March 27
  April 10
  April 24
  May 15

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • BLENDED
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • MASTROME

  Student feedback will be collected and used for improving the course.

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Degree Programme

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

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Introduction to Master studies OTH8HM113-3001 02.01.2024-31.07.2024  (ONLINE) +-
  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi, Juha Olava, Riina Iloranta, Sanna Heiniö, Sakariina Heikkanen, Hanna Rajalahti, Anu Hakonen, Johanna Rajakangas-Tolsa, Tesi Binder, Anita Pösö, Eva Holmberg, Kari Hiekkanen, Marjo-Riina Välimaa, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  02.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • ONLINE

  Seats

  1 - 300

  Degree Programme

  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

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Organisational Behaviour ORD2HM104-3006 15.01.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1 The student knows the essentials of organisational behaviour theory.
  2 The student is able to perform theory guided analyses of real life organisational behaviour.

  Contents

  There are two important topics or objectives in the course. The first one is to introduce the student to the Organisational Behaviour theory. The second one is to teach how theory guided analysis of real life organisational behaviour can be done.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The criteria of grade 5 are hardly fulfilled at all.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The criteria of grade 5 are fulfilled only partly.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student shows that she/he has learned the essentials of the introduced theory well.
  - The student shows that she/he is able to perform theory guided analysis of real life organisational behaviour well.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Anita Pösö

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Smith, P., Farmer, M., Yellowley, W., & Smith, P. 2012. Organizational Behaviour. Taylor & Francis Group.
  Other recommended material and specific articles are described in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Anita Pösö, Olli Kupiainen

  Working life connections

  Students are highly recommended to apply acquired knowledge to their work and organizational contexts.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Students have to do three learning assignments in this course:
  - An exam with multiple choice questions (30 per cent of the grade)
  - An essay (40 per cent of the grade)
  - A presentation – two options of which a student chooses one (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 done independently.

  Enrollment

  08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Groups

  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Peer Tutoring OTH8HM115-3001 11.01.2024-20.12.2024 +-
  Teachers

  Tesi Binder

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  11.01.2024 - 20.12.2024

  Enrollment

  04.01.2024 - 31.01.2024

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Degree Programme

  LUJOM Degree Programme in Business Development and Leadership, BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LITEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies, 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

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Responsible Business and Sharing Economy STR4HM104-3010 23.10.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (MASTROMF, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course, the student is able to:
  - apply the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy in her/his thinking and reasoning
  - recognise business opportunities related to strategic responsibility and the creation of common value
  - analyse the purpose of an organisation’s stakeholders and their role in responsible business and in creating shared value
  - describe and assess business and management from the viewpoint of stakeholder thinking and responsible business
  - acknowledge responsibility and value questions in strategy work
  - produce critical thinking and problem solving in a changing operational environment

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - Responsible business and sustainable development
  - Effects of a sharing economy on business and customer behaviour
  - Strategic responsibility and creation of shared value
  - Stakeholder analysis and stakeholder dialogue
  - Responsibility communication and reporting
  - Development of a responsible organisation culture

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to define the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy. S/he recognises the main stakeholders and their purpose in a responsible business. S/he can describe business and management from the viewpoint of responsible business and stakeholder thinking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to the competences in grade 1, the student can apply the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy in her/his thinking and reasoning. S/he can utilise the models of stakeholder analysis and dialogue. S/he is able to acknowledge responsibility and value questions in strategy work.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to the competences in grades 1 and 3, the student can analyse the purpose of an organisation’s stakeholders and their role in responsible business and in creating shared value. S/he develops business and management from the viewpoints of stakeholder thinking and responsible business. S/he is able to think critically and solve problems in a changing operational environment.

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  Teachers

  Minna-Maari Harmaala

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  There are only individual hand-in assignments for this class. All group tasks are done during the sessions. Assignments include 3 flipped classroom learning notes and a reflective essay or learning diary.

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 20.10.2023

  Content scheduling

  Classes are held every wednesday evening 17.40-20.30 ONLINE on Zoom for the duration of the period; i.e.23.10.- 13.12. Public holiday cancels class on 6.12. and 13.12. is reserved for independent study.
  
  Participation factors in on the grading and 75% attendance is mandatory.
  
  Zoom link: https://haaga-helia.zoom.us/j/63361129586

  Groups

  • MASTROMF
  • EVENING
  • ONLINE
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  This implementation has no other options. The course runs fully virtual in another implementation.

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  The course grade will form as follows:
  Individual learning diary 45%
  Flipped classroom preparation 45%
  Commitment, activity and demonstrated professionalism 10%

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Responsible Business and Sharing Economy STR4HM104-3009 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (VIRTUAL, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course, the student is able to:
  - apply the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy in her/his thinking and reasoning
  - recognise business opportunities related to strategic responsibility and the creation of common value
  - analyse the purpose of an organisation’s stakeholders and their role in responsible business and in creating shared value
  - describe and assess business and management from the viewpoint of stakeholder thinking and responsible business
  - acknowledge responsibility and value questions in strategy work
  - produce critical thinking and problem solving in a changing operational environment

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - Responsible business and sustainable development
  - Effects of a sharing economy on business and customer behaviour
  - Strategic responsibility and creation of shared value
  - Stakeholder analysis and stakeholder dialogue
  - Responsibility communication and reporting
  - Development of a responsible organisation culture

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to define the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy. S/he recognises the main stakeholders and their purpose in a responsible business. S/he can describe business and management from the viewpoint of responsible business and stakeholder thinking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to the competences in grade 1, the student can apply the key concepts of a responsible business and sharing economy in her/his thinking and reasoning. S/he can utilise the models of stakeholder analysis and dialogue. S/he is able to acknowledge responsibility and value questions in strategy work.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to the competences in grades 1 and 3, the student can analyse the purpose of an organisation’s stakeholders and their role in responsible business and in creating shared value. S/he develops business and management from the viewpoints of stakeholder thinking and responsible business. S/he is able to think critically and solve problems in a changing operational environment.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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 25.3.-17.5.2024. The absolute final deadline to finish all tasks in order to receive a grade is Friday the 31st of May.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course material recommended on Moodle

  Teachers

  Minna-Maari Harmaala

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  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 24th April 16-19
  Thursday 9th May 17-20
  Monday 13th May 9-12

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  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.

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

  Content scheduling

  This course is a fully virtual course without any set time slots for meetings, with the exception of am online group exam - you advance at your own pace within the time frame of the course; i.e. between 25.3.-17.5.2023. The absolute final deadline to finish all tasks in order to receive a grade is Friday the 31st of May.

  Groups

  • VIRTUAL
  • MASTRE
  • MAAVBUM

  Alternative learning methods

  This exact same course is offered at Haaga-Helia in different formats; as an online course with joint sessions; as a face-to-face course and as this virtual course you have now chosen.

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  The course grading is as follows:
  
  Task 1, 2 and 3. 25% each; total 75%
  Online group exam. 25%
  Reflection of learning. Pass/fail.
  
  All must be completed with a passing grade to complete the course.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Brand Management COM4HM101-3009 23.10.2023-15.03.2024  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  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

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - Branding and brand management as a strategic tool in an organisation
  - Branding models and theories
  - Marketing and communication; key concepts and practical domains
  - Identification, prioritisation and management of internal and external stakeholders

  Assessment criteria

  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.

  Further information

  This course replaces following course(s) in the current curriculum:
  COM2LJ002 Planning and Leading Communications
  COM2LJ008 Stakeholder Communications
  COM4LJ006 Issue / Crisis Communication
  MGT4LG210 International marketing
  MGT4LG211 Leading by branding
  REG3RY010 Palvelubrändin hallinta

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Available in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Hanna Rajalahti

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  23.10.2023 - 15.03.2024

  Learning assignments

  Individual assignments and Exam.

  Enrollment

  30.05.2023 - 16.02.2024

  Content scheduling

  Course available in Moodle 23.10.2023 - 15.3.2024.

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • VIRTUAL
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  Recgonition of prior learning following Haaga-Helia's instructions for Master education.
  https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Financial Management STR4HM105-3009 11.09.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  o Financial planning, controlling and monitoring in strategy process
  o Budgeting and forecasting models
  o Investment & finance models and accounting
  o Product and customer profitability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student can evaluate strategies and business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to participate to analyzing business information. The student understands financial thinking and knows how to use the key elements of accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he knows key financial figures, performance indicators and potential finance sources.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilize business information. The student can apply financial thinking and use accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he is able to utilize financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilise business information in a way that serves best the organization’s needs. The student can apply financial thinking and use and develop accounting in order to promote planning, controlling and monitoring of organisation’s operations. S/he is able to define and utilise financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities for the basis of making decisions.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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

  Teachers

  Mariitta Rauhala, Heli Kortesalmi

  Working life connections

  Some of the case studies are prepared in co-operation with business.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  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

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  All topics apply internationally.

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Learning assignments

  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

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 05.11.2023

  Content scheduling

  Course's Moodle page opens 11.9.2023 and it is open till 31.12.2023, 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!

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • MAENTE
  • VIRTUAL
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  In case you already have knowledge on this topic, please contact heli.kortesalmi(a)haaga-helia.fi for RPL (recognition of previous learning).

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Financial Management STR4HM105-3010 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  5 cr  (MAENTE, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  o Financial planning, controlling and monitoring in strategy process
  o Budgeting and forecasting models
  o Investment & finance models and accounting
  o Product and customer profitability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student can evaluate strategies and business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to participate to analyzing business information. The student understands financial thinking and knows how to use the key elements of accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he knows key financial figures, performance indicators and potential finance sources.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilize business information. The student can apply financial thinking and use accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he is able to utilize financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilise business information in a way that serves best the organization’s needs. The student can apply financial thinking and use and develop accounting in order to promote planning, controlling and monitoring of organisation’s operations. S/he is able to define and utilise financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities for the basis of making decisions.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  This is a virtually course. The course includes four tutorial sessions via Teams, where students can come to ask questions and discuss issues related to the course assignments.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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

  Teachers

  Mariitta Rauhala

  Working life connections

  Some of the case studies are prepared in co-operation with business.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  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

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  All the topics covered applied in the course apply world-wide.

  Timing

  15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

  Learning assignments

  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

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

  Content scheduling

  The course includes four tutorial sessions via Teams, where students can come to ask questions and discuss issues related to the course assignments. The schedules for these four sessions are displayed in the course Moodle.

  Groups

  • MAENTE
  • VIRTUAL
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  In case you already have work experience or previous studies on accounting and finance, please contact the teachers for RPL process.

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Human Resources Management LEA4HM101-3011 11.09.2023-15.12.2023  5 cr  (MALEAE, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) course explores different aspects of human resource management at strategic levels focusing on its role as an enabler of business success. The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and responsibilities of HR both from HR function but also from organization perspective.
  
  After the course, the student
  • Identifies the underlying theories, concepts and models of human resource management.
  • Understand the strategic role of HRM in the organizations.
  • Identifies the key responsibilities of human resource management and understands their strategic role.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  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.

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Further information

  This course replaces the following courses from the previous curriculum:
  - International Talent Management
  - Henkilöstövoimavarojen johtaminen.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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.

  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi

  Working life connections

  The studies and learning assignments seek to mirror everyday business in corporations and other organisations. The learning sessions may include guest lectures, visits and/or real-life cases to be solved. Students apply their learning within their current work environment.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Depending on the implementation, student backgrounds and work environments may bring an international perspective to the course. Internationality can also be present through case studies, books, articles and assignments.

  Timing

  11.09.2023 - 15.12.2023

  Enrollment

  12.06.2023 - 18.08.2023

  Content scheduling

  Detailed schedule is published when the course begins.

  Groups

  • MALEAE
  • VIRTUAL
  • EXCH

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  Passed courses are assessed on a scale of 1 to 5. The assessment criteria are presented for grades 1, 3 and 5.
  
  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.

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Human Resources Management LEA4HM101-3012 05.02.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (MALEAE, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) course explores different aspects of human resource management at strategic levels focusing on its role as an enabler of business success. The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and responsibilities of HR both from HR function but also from organization perspective.
  
  After the course, the student
  • Identifies the underlying theories, concepts and models of human resource management.
  • Understand the strategic role of HRM in the organizations.
  • Identifies the key responsibilities of human resource management and understands their strategic role.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  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.

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Further information

  This course replaces the following courses from the previous curriculum:
  - International Talent Management
  - Henkilöstövoimavarojen johtaminen.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.
  
  The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and and some specific HR responsibility areas. We will give special attention to theories and models behind strategic HR, workforce planning and talent acquisition, performance management and well-being.
  
  Course begins in Week 6. Detailed schedule is informed before week 6 (i.e. before the course starts)

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials are available in the course Moodle pages when the course begins.

  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi

  Working life connections

  The studies and learning assignments mirror everyday business in corporations and other organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Learning materials include international approach

  Timing

  05.02.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  Course includes different kinds of individual learning assignments. All learning materials are available on Course Moodle pages. There are no group work in this implementation.

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 02.02.2024

  Content scheduling

  Detailed schedule is published when the course begins in Week 6

  Groups

  • MALEAE
  • VIRTUAL
  • EXCH
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  Passed courses are assessed on a scale of 1 to 5. The assessment criteria are presented for grades 1, 3 and 5.
  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.

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3009 15.01.2024-15.03.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  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.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

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

  Contents

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

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - 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.

  Further information

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

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  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

  Teachers

  Sirpa Lassila

  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

  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

  Virtual proportion

  1 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3017 25.03.2024-17.05.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  -The student understands what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student learns to comprehend the traditional strategic process and how to make it more agile.
  - The student evolves in understanding the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

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

  Contents

  The contents may vary somewhat depending on the course implementations. However, in all implementations, the contents aim at the aforementioned learning objectives.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - The student can identify aspects related to a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student has a rough idea of what the traditional strategic process entails but struggles to address how it can be made more agile.
  - The student's understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools is clearly lacking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - The student understands what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student knows what the traditional strategic process entails and can to some extent address how it can be made more agile.
  - The student's understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools is somewhat lacking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student has an excellent understanding of what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student demonstrates a first-rate understanding of the traditional strategic process and how it can be made more agile.
  - The student exhibits a high-level understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools.

  Further information

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

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The online implementation makes use of research & development approach to learning, with emphasis on teamwork and an 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.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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. Other selected materials and cases provided by the teacher(s) as handouts.

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  The assignments of the implementation are linked to the current strategy work practices - both in private and public organizations.

  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 implementation. Internationality is present through teamwork, books, articles and assignments.

  Timing

  25.03.2024 - 17.05.2024

  Learning assignments

  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.

  Enrollment

  08.01.2024 - 22.03.2024

  Content scheduling

  Weekly agenda for the Zoom online sessions starting at 17.40:
  
  26th March 2024: Kick-off including an introduction of the learning objectives, learning material, assignments and learning methods
  
  2nd April 2024: Strategic Planning & Preparedness
  
  9th April 2024: Positioning vs. Continuous Adaptation
  
  16th April 2024: Principles and practices of execution
  
  23rd April 2024: Strategic reframing
  
  30th April 2024: Foresight and scenario work (there will be an option to combine this one with the 23rd April session)
  
  7th May 2024: Drafting a strategic narrative
  
  14th May 2024: Feedback and key takeaways

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

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

  According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  Assessment:
  • Teamwork of the Assignments 1 and 2: 100 %
  There will be no extra assignments given to compensate for absences.

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategy in Practice STR4HM102-3018 20.05.2024-16.08.2024  5 cr  (CAMPUS24KESÄ, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  -The student understands what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student learns to comprehend the traditional strategic process and how to make it more agile.
  - The student evolves in understanding the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

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

  Contents

  The contents may vary somewhat depending on the course implementations. However, in all implementations, the contents aim at the aforementioned learning objectives.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - The student can identify aspects related to a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student has a rough idea of what the traditional strategic process entails but struggles to address how it can be made more agile.
  - The student's understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools is clearly lacking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - The student understands what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student knows what the traditional strategic process entails and can to some extent address how it can be made more agile.
  - The student's understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools is somewhat lacking.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student has an excellent understanding of what constitutes a well-crafted and actionable strategic plan.
  - The student demonstrates a first-rate understanding of the traditional strategic process and how it can be made more agile.
  - The student exhibits a high-level understanding of the problematics related to selecting and using strategic tools.

  Further information

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

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  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.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

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

  Teachers

  Juha Olava

  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

  20.05.2024 - 16.08.2024

  Enrollment

  02.01.2024 - 17.05.2024

  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 24.

  Groups

  • CAMPUS24KESÄ
  • VIRTUAL
  • SUMMER
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MASTRE
  • MASTRF

  According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

  Seats

  31 - 80

  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

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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

Academic year 2024 - 2025

•     Data Analytics RDI2HM102-3027 21.10.2024-13.12.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student will:
  • Identify data sources and assess their suitability for business needs.
  • Understand the stages of data preparation, modeling, and forecasting.
  • Understand the fundamental concepts of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • Master methods of descriptive and explanatory analytics.
  • Be able to utilize various visualization and reporting techniques.
  • Understand the concept of information design.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Content
  • Data analytics based on process thinking (CRISP-DM).
  • Methods for descriptive and explanatory analytics.
  • Analysis and forecasting of time series data.
  • Models for predictive analytics and machine learning.
  • Applied examples using Python.
  • Tools for visualization and reporting.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it, instructed by the teacher, to a business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve simple business questions, guided by the teacher.
  
  The student is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish those using related digital tools. The students is able to apply one or some forecasting algorithms to a business problem, instructed by the teacher. The students is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it independently to a simple business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve simple business questions independently.
  
  The students is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish them using related digital tools. The student is able to apply independently one or some forecasting algorithms to a business problem. The students is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands the data analytics process and can apply it to a slightly complicated business problem. The student understands the following concepts: descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics as well as the characteristics of advanced data and is able to solve demanding business questions.
  
  The student is able to derive and visualize dashboards, scorecards and publish them using related digital tools. The student is able to apply independently several forecasting algorithms to different business problems. The student is able to assess the reliability and relevance of business reports.

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  Responsible person

  Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Teachers

  Juha Nurmonen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  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, AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  1 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Effective Management Team STR8HM101-3005 19.08.2024-11.10.2024  5 cr  (MASTROMF, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1. The student perceives the purpose, role, competencies, practices and accountabilities of top management teams.
  2. The student understands the heuristics of top management team´s decision making.
  3. The student is able to analyze a business case study.

  Contents

  The content of the course is designed to help the student reach all the learning objectives 1, 2 and 3.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The criteria of grade 5 are barely fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The criteria of grade 5 are partly fulfilled.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student demonstrates excellent skills in perceiving how top management teams work successfully.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing and explaining heuristics problems of top management team´s decision making.
  - The student shows excellent skills in analyzing a business case study.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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.

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  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.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The learning content is based on international research papers and cases.

  Timing

  19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

  Learning assignments

  Learning assignments with 1/3 weight each:
  Assignment 1. Multiple choice
  Assignment 2: Writing assignment
  Assignment 3: Audiovisual assignment

  Content scheduling

  The learning platform (Moodle) will open latest in 19th August.The student can then start the studies immediately.

  Groups

  • MASTROMF
  • VIRTUAL

  Alternative learning methods

  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.

  Seats

  31 - 40

  Further information

  Will be presented in the course platform (Moodle).

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Evolving Organisations ORD2HM101-3033 19.08.2024-11.10.2024  5 cr  (MAICTE, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - The future of changing work
  - Agency and job crafting
  - Human and social capital in an organisation
  - Organisational design
  - New ways of organising
  - Organisational tensions
  - Organisational development and ethics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to recognize some trends affecting the future of work and reflect 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 competences described in grade 1, s/he is able to identify ways how 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 approach 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 student’s academic writing is mostly correct.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to competences in grade 1 and 3, the student can distinguish multiple perspectives affecting the future of work and 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 student’s academic writing is correct.

  Further information

  This course replaces the course Leading Change from the previous curriculum.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Anita Pösö

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning material will be available in Moodle

  Teachers

  Yücel Ger

  Working life connections

  The content and assignments are linked to organisational practices.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Students choose the time

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Learning material and student body are international

  Timing

  19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

  Learning assignments

  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

  Content scheduling

  19.08.2024 - 11.10.2024

  Groups

  • MAICTE
  • MALEAE
  • MASALE
  • MAEXPE
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MASTRE
  • MADIGE
  • EXCH
  • MACOME
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  Recgonition of prior learning based on Haaga-Helia's Master instructions.
  https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  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, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Experimental and Engaging Strategy STR4HM103-3007 21.10.2024-13.12.2024  5 cr  (EVENING, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1 The student is able to plan a business experiment.
  2 The student understands possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  3 The student is able to organize and manage business experiments.
  4 The student understands how to utilize the experimentation outcomes in decision making.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Recommended after completion of the following courses: Strategic thinking and growth strategies.

  Contents

  Themes of the course:
  - Business experiments
  - Organizing experiments
  - Dynamics of open strategy
  - Managing experiments
  - Processing experimentation outcomes

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  - The student struggles to understand the entirety of business experiment planning.
  - The student understands the concept of open strategy, but has an incomplete understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student does not demonstrate sufficient skills to lead business experiments, but is capable of functioning as part of a team.
  - The student finds it difficult to grasp the connection between experimentation and decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  - The student has somewhat deficient capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student understands the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student comprehends how to organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student has a fairly good understanding of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student has excellent capabilities to design business experiments.
  - The student possesses an outstanding understanding of the possibilities and limitations of open strategy.
  - The student can successfully organize and lead business experiments.
  - The student demonstrates a strong comprehension of how experimentation outcomes are utilized in decision-making.

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  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Teachers

  Margit Suurnäkki, Heidi Rajamäki-Partanen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

  Groups

  • EVENING
  • BLENDED
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • MASTROME
  • MAGGU

  Student feedback will be collected and used for improving the course.

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Degree Programme

  STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations, LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation, HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Organisational Behaviour ORD2HM104-3008 13.01.2025-16.05.2025  5 cr  (MALEAE, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  1 The student knows the essentials of organisational behaviour theory.
  2 The student is able to perform theory guided analyses of real life organisational behaviour.

  Contents

  There are two important topics or objectives in the course. The first one is to introduce the student to the Organisational Behaviour theory. The second one is to teach how theory guided analysis of real life organisational behaviour can be done.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The criteria of grade 5 are hardly fulfilled at all.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The criteria of grade 5 are fulfilled only partly.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  - The student shows that she/he has learned the essentials of the introduced theory well.
  - The student shows that she/he is able to perform theory guided analysis of real life organisational behaviour well.

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  Responsible person

  Anita Pösö

  Teachers

  Olli Kupiainen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  13.01.2025 - 16.05.2025

  Groups

  • MALEAE
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Brand Management COM4HM101-3011 21.10.2024-14.03.2025  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  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

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  - Branding and brand management as a strategic tool in an organisation
  - Branding models and theories
  - Marketing and communication; key concepts and practical domains
  - Identification, prioritisation and management of internal and external stakeholders

  Assessment criteria

  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.

  Further information

  This course replaces following course(s) in the current curriculum:
  COM2LJ002 Planning and Leading Communications
  COM2LJ008 Stakeholder Communications
  COM4LJ006 Issue / Crisis Communication
  MGT4LG210 International marketing
  MGT4LG211 Leading by branding
  REG3RY010 Palvelubrändin hallinta

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Hanna Rajalahti

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Available in Moodle.

  Teachers

  Tanja Vesala-Varttala

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2024 - 14.03.2025

  Learning assignments

  Individual assignments and Exam.

  Content scheduling

  Course available in Moodle 23.10.2023 - 15.3.2024.

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • VIRTUAL
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  Recgonition of prior learning following Haaga-Helia's instructions for Master education.
  https://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study

  Seats

  31 - 60

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Financial Management STR4HM105-3012 09.09.2024-13.12.2024  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  o Financial planning, controlling and monitoring in strategy process
  o Budgeting and forecasting models
  o Investment & finance models and accounting
  o Product and customer profitability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student can evaluate strategies and business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to participate to analyzing business information. The student understands financial thinking and knows how to use the key elements of accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he knows key financial figures, performance indicators and potential finance sources.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilize business information. The student can apply financial thinking and use accounting in planning, controlling and monitoring organization’s operations. S/he is able to utilize financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student can evaluate strategic choices and different business models from financial perspective. S/he is able to analyse and utilise business information in a way that serves best the organization’s needs. The student can apply financial thinking and use and develop accounting in order to promote planning, controlling and monitoring of organisation’s operations. S/he is able to define and utilise financial figures and performance indicators in strategy process and is capable of comparing different finance opportunities for the basis of making decisions.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  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.

  Responsible person

  Juha Olava

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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

  Teachers

  Mariitta Rauhala, Heli Kortesalmi

  Working life connections

  Some of the case studies are prepared in co-operation with business.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  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

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  All topics apply internationally.

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

  Learning assignments

  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

  Content scheduling

  Course's Moodle page opens 11.9.2023 and it is open till 31.12.2023, 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!

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • VIRTUAL
  • MASTRE
  • EXCH
  • MASTROME

  Alternative learning methods

  In case you already have knowledge on this topic, please contact heli.kortesalmi(a)haaga-helia.fi for RPL (recognition of previous learning).

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Human Resources Management LEA4HM101-3015 09.09.2024-13.12.2024  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) course explores different aspects of human resource management at strategic levels focusing on its role as an enabler of business success. The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and responsibilities of HR both from HR function but also from organization perspective.
  
  After the course, the student
  • Identifies the underlying theories, concepts and models of human resource management.
  • Understand the strategic role of HRM in the organizations.
  • Identifies the key responsibilities of human resource management and understands their strategic role.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  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.

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Further information

  This course replaces the following courses from the previous curriculum:
  - International Talent Management
  - Henkilöstövoimavarojen johtaminen.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Virtual course based on 100 % student individual working. The course does not include any meetings or teamwork.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  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.

  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi

  Working life connections

  Real-life cases and examples are included to the course materials

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Internationality is present through case studies, books, articles and assignments.

  Timing

  09.09.2024 - 13.12.2024

  Content scheduling

  Detailed schedule is published when the course begins.

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • MALEAE
  • 3AMK
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • EXCH
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Further information

  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.

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees

•     Strategic Human Resources Management LEA4HM101-3016 03.02.2025-16.05.2025  5 cr  (NONSTOP, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) course explores different aspects of human resource management at strategic levels focusing on its role as an enabler of business success. The aim of the course is to give overview of current theories, models and responsibilities of HR both from HR function but also from organization perspective.
  
  After the course, the student
  • Identifies the underlying theories, concepts and models of human resource management.
  • Understand the strategic role of HRM in the organizations.
  • Identifies the key responsibilities of human resource management and understands their strategic role.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  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.

  Assessment criteria - 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.

  Further information

  This course replaces the following courses from the previous curriculum:
  - International Talent Management
  - Henkilöstövoimavarojen johtaminen.

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  Teachers

  Johanna Maaniemi

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  03.02.2025 - 16.05.2025

  Groups

  • NONSTOP
  • MALEAE
  • VIRTUAL
  • INSTRUCTED
  • EXCH
  • MAAVBUM
  • MASTROME

  Seats

  61 - 100

  Degree Programme

  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

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Master’s Degrees