High-Level Management Team (5 cr)

Code: HRL702HH1YE-3001

Basic information of implementation


Enrollment
02.06.2025 - 17.10.2025
Enrollment for the implementation has begun.
Timing
20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
ECTS Credits
5 cr
Campus
Pasila Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
STROM Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations
STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations
Teachers
Olli Laintila
Groups
MASTROMF
Strategiatyö organisaatioissa, masterit, Pasila
VIRTUAL
Virtual implementation
MASTROME
Strategising in Organisations, Masters, Pasila
Course
HRL702HH1YE

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

The learning platform (Moodle) will open latest one week before the first day of the semester.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

The course will be a virtual implementation requiring self-guided studying. Other kind of implementations are possible.

Intro

In this course, you will gain insights into the dynamics of top management teams.

Materials

Edmondson, A. C. Roberto, M.A., Watkins, M.D. (2003): A dynamic model of top management team effectiveness: managing unstructured task streams. The Leadership Quarterly 14 297-325.
Kahneman, D. On Making Smart Decisions. E-book. Harvard Business Review Press 2013.
Wageman, R. Nunes, D.A., Burruss, J. A., Hackman, J. R.: Senior leadership teams: what it takes to make them great. E-book. Harvard Business School Press cop. 2008
+ other online material are in Moodle.

Teaching methods and instruction

This implementation is a self-directed virtual course.
-No mandatory meetings.
-No group work.
-Students can work on the assignments at their own schedule and pace, while still adhering to the deadlines for submitting the assignments.
The course requires a lot of self guided working. Online support is provided during the course as needed.

Working life connections

The three (3) learning themes of the implementation are formed based on top management/CEO interviews of Finnish companies from various sectors.
Student's own work life experiences can be utilized in the assignments.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Internationality

The learning material and content is based mainly on international academic books, research papers and cases.

Completion alternatives

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a written demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognizing and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Learning assignments

Learning assignments and weights:
Assignment 1. Multiple choice, 1/3
Assignment 2: Writing assignment, 1/3
Assignment 3: Audiovisual assignment, 1/3

Assessment methods

Available in the course description.

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