Experimental and Engaging Strategy (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

October, 30, 9am-4pm
November, 20, 9am-4pm
December, 11, 9am-4pm

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact lessons, as independent studies, teamwork and/or online-studies. Learning methods include dialogic, experimental and collaborative contact lessons, simulation practices, guest lecturers, cases and the development of strategy models within student’s own organisation. The course includes the assessment of one’s own learning.

The studies and learning assignments seek to mirror everyday business in corporations and other organisations. The learning sessions may include guest lectures, visits and/or real-life cases to be solved. Students apply their learning with their current work environment.

Depending on the implementation, student backgrounds and work environments bring an international perspective to the course. Internationality can also be present through case studies, books, articles and assignments.

Depending on the implementation, pre-assignment is required. See the implementation plan for more information.

If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher.

Intro

Business experiments are now common in both small and large organisations. In this course, you will get to practice planning, implementing, and reporting on a real-life business experiment. Welcome!

Materials

- Clegg, S. R., Schwitzer, J., Whittle, A. & Pitelis, C. 2017. Strategy: Theory and Practice. 2nd Ed.. Sage Publications or
- Johnson, G., Whittington, R., Scholes, K., Angwin, D. & Regnér, P. 2017. Exploring strategy: text and cases. 11th ed. Pearson Education Limited.
Other learning material will be informed at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods and instruction

Contact lessons and independent learning altogether 135 h
RPL and benefiting RPL during the course is to be agreed with the responsible lecturer
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration and thus progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Working life connections

Course assignments are related to develop students’ working communities.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There are no examinations.

Internationality

International case examples will be presented, international learning material will be provided, students are an international group.

Completion alternatives

Please contact the responsible lecturer.

Learning assignments

Course assessment is based on learning assignments. Instructions for the learning assignments will be given at the beginning of the course. Assessing one’s own learning is part of the course and it is made via E-form course feedback system

Assessment methods

Learning assignments, active participation during classes, group discussions