Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The object of the course is to get the understanding of the principles of strategic management, get to know the terminology and purpose of different methods of Strategic Planning and Strategy Implementation.

Implementation and methods of teaching

(Online) lectures and teamwork according to time-table.
Students will also prepare an assignment and the final exam

Learning material and recommended literature

Strategic Management: Global Cultural Perspectives for Profit and Non-profit Organizations, Marios I. Katsioloudes, 2006 Elsevier. Part 1, Part 2 and chapter 7 in Part 3, pages from the beginning to page 222

(Shimizu, Katsuhiko. The Cores of Strategic Management. Routledge, 2012. Print.)

Other relevant material made available through Moodle.

Learning environment

Online lectures an teamwork according to time-table. Moodle-workspace also used for instructions and assignments.

Student time use and work load

3 ECTS = 81 hours of student work. Lectures, team work, assignments and independent studying

Contents

o Introduction to strategy
o Principles of strategic management
o Strategic planning
o Strategy process

Assessment criteria

More detailed information can be found in the course Moodle.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Failing to reach the level of 1 according to the evaluation criteria.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has basic knowledge of strategic management.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has good knowledge about strategic management and understands its role in leading and developing an organization.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Student has excellent knowledge and understanding of the meaning of strategic management and its different dimensions. Student is able to utilise this knowledge in business development and analysis.