The course takes place in period

3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

Second

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit you will develop specialised professional competence in:
General business competence, building an ability to move from specialist role to a business leader role
Competence in managing and expanding a business in changing conditions

Learning outcomes

Learning outcome
When the study unit is completed:
You have an understanding of the development of strategic thinking as a discipline within business management. (Knowledge)
You have knowledge of central strategy concepts, analytical models and processes needed in a business leader role. (Knowledge)
You have a specialised understanding of mega trends, the transformation of the business model and how growth can be achieved in business. (Knowledge)
You can apply strategic tools to analyze the company and its business environment. (Skills)
You can create a strategy for change for a unit or a company by applying the knowledge you have acquired in the study unit. (Skills)
You can relate your role and activities to the governance structure and the culture of the company in executing strategy. (Skills)
You have an open and holistic view to strategic opportunities as well as a critical ability to evaluate existing assumptions that steer our behaviour and beliefs. (Attitude)
You see cooperation and communication as the key issues to create strategic change. (Attitude)

Course contents

The course will deal with the following topics:
- the development of strategic thinking
- classical and new strategic tools
- the role of the board, CEO and the executive
management
group
- the role of corporate culture in strategy
work
- companies in distress
- the growth paradigm
- the ability to proactively react on changes
in the business
landscape

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained
after completing the higher education degree

Study activities

  • Lectures - 27 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 55 hours
  • Individual studies - 33 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following
examinations:
Read five articles and make practical
reflections on each one
(individual assignment)

Conduct a strategic company case study (group
assignment)

Teacher

Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan

Examiner

Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan

Group size

No limit (21 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-12-20 to 2022-01-12

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-01-27 16:30 - 20:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2022-01-28 16:30 - 20:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2022-01-29 09:30 - 16:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2022-02-15 16:30 - 20:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2022-02-16 16:30 - 20:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2022-02-17 16:30 - 20:00 Strategic Management Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62355392674 Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan

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