•     Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies STR4HM101-3002 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5   (VIR, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The student developes strategic thinking and uses suitable tools for it. S/he recognises substantial changes taking place in the working environment and assesses how the changes affect the different business models and organisations. S/he analyses competitive advantages and –strategies and recognizes different growth possibilities.
    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 is a combination of following themes:
    - Developing strategic thinking capability
    - Changes and disruption at work and in the working environment
    - Analysis of working environment and the utilisation of business information
    - Business models
    - Competitive strategies and advantages
    - Growth strategies and enablers
    o Ecosystems, networks and partnerships
    o Mergers and acquisitions
    o Internationalisation
    o Startups
    o Innovations
    o Licensing
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    - The student knows the key concepts of strategic thinking.
    - S/he recognises substantial changes taking place at work and in the working environment.
    - S/he knows different kinds of business models.
    - S/he is familiar with different kinds of ecosystems and networks as well other growth enablers.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    - The student knows the key concepts of strategic thinking and is able to apply them.
    - S/he recognises changes taking place at work and in the working environment and is able to look for information about forthcoming changes by utilising diverse existing data and signals from the environment.
    - S/he knows different business models and is able to compare them.
    - S/he identifies, understands and is capable of evaluating different kinds of ecosystems and networks as well other growth enablers.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    - The student knows the key concepts of strategic thinking and is able to apply them comprehensively to a variety of situations.
    - S/he recognises extensive changes taking place at work and in the working environment and is able to look for information on forthcoming changes by utilising diverse existing data and signals from the environment. S/he is capable of evaluating the effects of these changes to the selected organization.
    - S/he knows different types of business models and is able to compare them.
    - S/he is capable of comprehensively identifying, understanding and evaluating different kinds of ecosystems and networks as well as other growth enablers.
    Further information
    Depending on the implementation, pre-assignment is required. More information is available in the implementation plan.
    Teaching methods and instruction

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

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Will be presented in the course Moodle.

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

    Learning assignments

    Will be presented in the course Moodle.

    Groups
    • VIR
    • MASTRE
    • EXCH
    • MASTRF
    Teachers

    Juha Olava

    Seats

    15 - 80

    Further information

    Will be presented in the course Moodle.

    Degree Programmes

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

    Virtual proportion

    5 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5