Strategic Brand Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Contact classes on Wednesdays between January 15th - March 12th, 2024 at 5:40 - 8:30 pm.

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 when the course begins.

Teaching methods and instruction

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.

The course is recommended as an introduction to the Communication and Marketing Management studies.

Working life connections

The learning assignments utilize the students' professional expertise and reflect the organizations' current challenges.

Completion alternatives

Recognition 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 and group assingments, and an exam.

Assessment methods

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.