Strategic Thinking and Growth Strategies (5 cr)

Code: STR4HM101-3015

Basic information of implementation

Enrollment: 07.01.2025 - 10.01.2025; Enrolment for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025; 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; BUTEM Degree Programme in Business Technologies; STROME Degree Programme in Strategising in Organisations

Teachers: Margit Suurnäkki

Groups: EVENING
Evening implementation; MASTRE
Strategic Thinking and Leadership, Masters, Pasila; EXCH
EXCH Exchange students; ONLINE
Online implementation; MASTROME
Strategising in Organisations, Masters, Pasila

Course: STR4HM101

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Online sessions will be on
Jan 14 (17:40-20:30), Introduction to strategy
Jan 21 (17:40-20:30), Examining the external business environment
Jan 28 (17:40-20:30), Looking inside the firm
Feb 4 (17:40-20:30), Business strategy and business models
Feb 11 (17:40-20:30), Growth strategies
Feb 18 (no class)
Feb 25 (17:40-20:30), including time for group work assignment
Feb 4 (17:40-20:30), including time for group work assignment
Feb 11 (17:40-20:30), Final presentations

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, the course may include classroom instruction, independent study, small group work, and online learning. Implementations may also involve guest lectures, company visits, and/or business projects.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If a student has acquired the required skills, for example, through previous work experience, hobbies, or another course, they can demonstrate their competence through assessment and progress more quickly in their studies.

Intro

Are you interested in the tools and principles of strategic management? If so, take this course.

Materials

Whittington, R., Regner, P., Angwin, D., Johnson, G., Scholes, K., Evans, J., . . . Johnson, G. 2020. Exploring strategy: Text and cases. Twelfth edition. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.

Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B., & Lampel, J. B. 2017. Strategy safari. Strategy Safari: Your Complete Guide Through the Wilds of Strategic Management, Second Edition. Pearson UK.

Burgelman, R. A., Floyd, S. W., Laamanen, T., Mantere, S., Vaara, E. & Whittington, R. 2018. Strategy processes and practices: Dialogues and intersections. Strategic management journal, 39(3), pp. 531-558. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.2741
Other learning materials will be assigned during the course.

Teaching methods and instruction

This course consists of scheduled online sessions, individual learning, and working in groups

Learning assignments

Learning assignments include individual assignments, group work presentation, and learning diary.