The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)

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 the focus will be for you to
build the following competences:

- Competence in managing and expanding a business
in changing conditions.
- Business development
- Competence in international business conduct,
spoken and written business communication,
teamwork

Learning outcomes

After completing the study unit, you:

(knowledge)
- can understand contemporary approaches to
strategy and discuss business challenges and
choices from a strategic perspective.
- can explain and discuss a company?s key business
processes and how these will be adapted to a
changing environment.

(skill)
- can conduct business and environment analysis
(market research).
- can build a business case for expansion,
adoption of new technology, or other development.
- can assess different aspects of corporate and
business strategies. Can reassess strategic
choices in changing situations.
- develop presentation skills.
- adopt a polite and polished style of written and
spoken communication.

(attitude)
- develop strategic thinking.
- increase your awareness of and adopt a
sensitivity towards differences in the code of
conduct in different business encounters.
- You adopt an attitude of continuous learning and
embracing change

Course contents

Interactive seminar sessions, guest speakers from
various industries and companies with experience
from establishing and developing a market position
in the Nordic markets.

Individual study done and presented as main
assignment for examination. Also some reading
assignments and in class exercises.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

A bachelor degree and at least two years work
experience gained after completing the higher
education degree. Nordic track first and second
courses completed.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 27 hours
  • Small-group work - 16 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 80 hours
  • Individual studies - 12 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

  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should:
-give an active input during the seminar
sessions by asking relevant questions and sharing
experiences with added value
-give a solid input in the assignment work by
supporting the process with knowledge, curiosity
and creativity
- take an active role in presenting the assignment

Teacher

Kietz Tove

Examiner

Kietz Tove

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Group size

No limit (1 student enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

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