Strategic Brand Management (5 cr)

Code: COM4HM101-3009

Basic information of implementation


Enrollment
30.05.2023 - 16.02.2024
Enrolment for the implementation has ended.
Timing
23.10.2023 - 15.03.2024
Implementation has ended.
ECTS Credits
5 cr
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
31 - 60
Degree programmes
ATBUM Degree Programme in Aviation and Tourism Business
LEBUM Degree Programme in Leading Business Transformation
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations
AVBUM Degree Programme in Sustainable Aviation Business
HOSBUM Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business
Teachers
Hanna Rajalahti
Groups
NONSTOP
NONSTOP -implementation
VIRTUAL
Virtual implementation
MAAVBUM
Sustainable Aviation Business, Masters, Pasila
MASTROME
Strategising in Organisations, Masters, Pasila
Course
COM4HM101

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Course available in Moodle 23.10.2023 - 15.3.2024.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The course is implemented as an virtual-course. with optional online Zoom-sessions. Students work independently and in a self-directed manner according to the course timetable.

The assessment of one’s own learning is an obligatory part of the course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can present their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

Materials

Available in Moodle.

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.

Completion alternatives

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

Learning assignments

Individual assignments and Exam.

Assessment methods

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.

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