Strategic managementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: YZ00CL57
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- Finnish
- English
Responsible person
- Tapio Mäkelä, Hyvinvointiyksikkö
- Heidi Neuvonen, Liiketoimintayksikkö
Objective
Purpose of the course
When you complete this course, you will understand strategic thinking and you are able to familiarize yourself with strategic management and strategy implementation. Strategy is a process in which the analysis of the operating environment plays a key role. Within the framework of the strategy, the organization's management sets goals and determines the operations through which the organization seeks to achieve long-term success and competitive advantage.
Competences
Proactive development
Is able to analyse the current situation and anticipate the future of their field and changes in the operating environment.
Learning objectives of the course
You recognize the role and significance of strategy and strategic management as a future success factor for companies and public organizations. You master the basic concepts of strategic thinking, identify different schools of strategic management and become familiar with strategic thinking in the digital age. You internalize the significance of strategy as a tool for developing operations, identify the different stages of the strategy process, master tools and methods related to strategy structuring and implementation.
You are able to evaluate different strategies and have the cognitive skills to carry out strategic analysis, choose a strategy and implement it.
Content
The main contents of this course are:
Strategies, types of strategies, strategic thinking and concepts of strategic management: scenarios, vision, mission, values, goals.
Development trends of the strategy and connection to the decision-making process.
The process and analysis of strategies, tools and implementation. Indicators and measurement as part of strategic management and evaluation of success.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Passed (S)
You evaluate and analyze the role and significance of strategy and strategic management by applying key theoretical knowledge. You define the key concepts related to the special competence of the subject in relation to each other. You are also able to utilize international research and literature. You evaluate the development of your own strategic analysis skills critically, comprehensively and diversely. You report convincingly, presenting a clear, logically progressing whole. You reflect your learning. You write in an argumentative and error-free factual style. You follow Jamk's reporting guidelines. You participate in online meetings where you share what you have learned with others.
Fail (0)
You do not meet the level of approved competence.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 25.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 08.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
- Johtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma, ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysala
- Johtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma, ylempi AMK, Restonomi
- Johtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma, ylempi AMK, Tradenomi
Teachers
- Tapio Mäkelä
Teacher in charge
Tapio Mäkelä
Groups
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YSB22S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
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YSB23S1Projektijohtaminen YAMK
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YSY22SJSosiaali- ja terveysalan ylempi AMK, Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtaminen
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YSH23S1Sosiaali- ja terveysalan johtamisen tutkinto-ohjelma (YAMK)
Objectives
Purpose of the course
When you complete this course, you will understand strategic thinking and you are able to familiarize yourself with strategic management and strategy implementation. Strategy is a process in which the analysis of the operating environment plays a key role. Within the framework of the strategy, the organization's management sets goals and determines the operations through which the organization seeks to achieve long-term success and competitive advantage.
Competences
Proactive development
Is able to analyse the current situation and anticipate the future of their field and changes in the operating environment.
Learning objectives of the course
You recognize the role and significance of strategy and strategic management as a future success factor for companies and public organizations. You master the basic concepts of strategic thinking, identify different schools of strategic management and become familiar with strategic thinking in the digital age. You internalize the significance of strategy as a tool for developing operations, identify the different stages of the strategy process, master tools and methods related to strategy structuring and implementation.
You are able to evaluate different strategies and have the cognitive skills to carry out strategic analysis, choose a strategy and implement it.
Content
The main contents of this course are:
Strategies, types of strategies, strategic thinking and concepts of strategic management: scenarios, vision, mission, values, goals.
Development trends of the strategy and connection to the decision-making process.
The process and analysis of strategies, tools and implementation. Indicators and measurement as part of strategic management and evaluation of success.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Porter, M. (1996). What is Strategy? Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec 1996, pages 61-78.
Porter, M. (2008). The Five Competitive Forces that Shape Strategy. Harvard Business Review, Jan 2008, pages 78-93.
Prahalad, C. & Hamel, G. (1990). The Core Competence of the Organization. Harvard Business Review, May-June 1990, pages 79-91
Kim, W. Chan Blue ocean strategy 2004 (or newer).
And other starting material to be presented in connection with the teaching
Recommended reading
Porter, M., Lee, T. 2013. ”The Strategy That Will Fix Health Care”. Harvard Business Rewiew. https://hbr.org/2013/10/the-strategy-that-will-fix-health-care
Teaching methods
Online teaching, group work and independent study and peer support
Alternative completion methods
Studyfication is an alternative method of course implementation according to JAMK degree regulation.
Student workload
Pre-assignment and preparation for it 10 h
Lectures and workshops 20 h
Peer evaluation 10 h
On-line learning 45 h
Independent work 50 h
Content scheduling
Preliminary assignment 10 h
Lectures and group work 20 h
Intermediate task 20 h
Learning assignment 85 h
Further information for students
Evaluation of the learning task. peer and self-assessment, activity
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Passed (S)
You evaluate and analyze the role and significance of strategy and strategic management by applying key theoretical knowledge. You define the key concepts related to the special competence of the subject in relation to each other. You are also able to utilize international research and literature. You evaluate the development of your own strategic analysis skills critically, comprehensively and diversely. You report convincingly, presenting a clear, logically progressing whole. You reflect your learning. You write in an argumentative and error-free factual style. You follow Jamk's reporting guidelines. You participate in online meetings where you share what you have learned with others.
Fail (0)
You do not meet the level of approved competence.
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 26.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 18.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Project Management
Teachers
- Murat Akpinar
Teacher in charge
Murat Akpinar
Groups
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ZJAYHS24S1Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-väylät, Sport Business Management
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ZJAYBB24S1Avoin AMK, lita, YAMK-väylät, International Business Management
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YHS24S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
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YBB24S1Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
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YBB23S1Master of Business Administration, DP in International Business Management
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YHS23S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
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YHS22S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
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YHS21S1Master's Degree Programme in Sport Business Management
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YBB22S1Master's Degree Programme in International Business
Objectives
Purpose of the course
When you complete this course, you will understand strategic thinking and you are able to familiarize yourself with strategic management and strategy implementation. Strategy is a process in which the analysis of the operating environment plays a key role. Within the framework of the strategy, the organization's management sets goals and determines the operations through which the organization seeks to achieve long-term success and competitive advantage.
Competences
Proactive development
Is able to analyse the current situation and anticipate the future of their field and changes in the operating environment.
Learning objectives of the course
You recognize the role and significance of strategy and strategic management as a future success factor for companies and public organizations. You master the basic concepts of strategic thinking, identify different schools of strategic management and become familiar with strategic thinking in the digital age. You internalize the significance of strategy as a tool for developing operations, identify the different stages of the strategy process, master tools and methods related to strategy structuring and implementation.
You are able to evaluate different strategies and have the cognitive skills to carry out strategic analysis, choose a strategy and implement it.
Content
The main contents of this course are:
Strategies, types of strategies, strategic thinking and concepts of strategic management: scenarios, vision, mission, values, goals.
Development trends of the strategy and connection to the decision-making process.
The process and analysis of strategies, tools and implementation. Indicators and measurement as part of strategic management and evaluation of success.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Porter, M. (1996) What is strategy? Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec, 61-78.
Porter, M. (2008) The five competitive forces that shape strategy. Harvard Business Review, Jan, 78-93.
Prahalad, C., & Hamel, G. (1990) The core competence of the organization. Harvard Business Review, May-June, 79-91.
Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B, & Lampel, J. (1998) Strategy safari: A guided tour through the wilds of strategic management. New York Press. Chapter 1, 1-21.
Barney, J. (1991) Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99-120.
Kim, W.C., & Mauborgne, R. (2004) Blue ocean strategy. Harvard Business Review, Oct, 76-84.
There will also be a selection of cases and support material provided by the lecturer.
Teaching methods
You will have intensive online contact sessions with lectures, workshops, and group discussions. In addition, you will study independently for your group and individual assignments.
Practical training and working life connections
The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your workplace.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
There is no exam.
Alternative completion methods
You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.
The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.
Student workload
Lectures 17 hours
Preparing for the lectures 17 hours
Group project 37 hours
Individual assignment 64 hours
Content scheduling
30.8.2024 (14-20)
31.8.2024 (9-14)
20.9.2024 (14-20)
Further information for students
Your assessment will be based on an individual assignment, a group project, and your active participation in class.
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Evaluation criteria, pass/failed
Passed (S)
You evaluate and analyze the role and significance of strategy and strategic management by applying key theoretical knowledge. You define the key concepts related to the special competence of the subject in relation to each other. You are also able to utilize international research and literature. You evaluate the development of your own strategic analysis skills critically, comprehensively and diversely. You report convincingly, presenting a clear, logically progressing whole. You reflect your learning. You write in an argumentative and error-free factual style. You follow Jamk's reporting guidelines. You participate in online meetings where you share what you have learned with others.
Fail (0)
You do not meet the level of approved competence.