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Special Issues of Strategic ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: MZMB0320

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen

Objective

The student knows current perspectives in strategic management.
He/she understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management.
The student is able to apply practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Content

Responsibility communications
Ethical management
Diversity management
Yearly changing current theme (for example accessibility, luxury tourism etc.)

Qualifications

Basic business understanding. Basics of tourism.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different current perspectives in strategic management. The student understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different current perspectives in strategic management. The student can explain the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good) The student can explain different current perspectives in strategic management. The student demonstrates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze the solutions.

4 (Very Good) The student can current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can critisize current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions. The student creates new practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Enrollment

18.11.2024 - 09.01.2025

Timing

17.03.2025 - 19.05.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Susanna Nuijanmaa
  • Petra Blinnikka
Groups
  • MTM25VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • MTM22S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

Objectives

The student knows current perspectives in strategic management.
He/she understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management.
The student is able to apply practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Content

Responsibility communications
Ethical management
Diversity management
Yearly changing current theme (for example accessibility, luxury tourism etc.)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Managing Diversity. A Manual for the Tourism Sector. 2013. Malta Tourism Authority.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented face-to-face. Methods of teaching and learning used in the implementation:
* Group discussions
* Self-study
* Lectures and workshops
* Reflective exams after each theme

Practical training and working life connections

Course includes visiting specialists supporting student's knowhow about the current themes in strategic management.

International connections

Internationalisation aspect is accommodated to this implementation using international examples and material of current topics in strategic management.

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

Self-study and reflective exams 70 h
Group discussions 30 h
Lectures and workshops 35 h

Further information for students

Exchange students 5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different current perspectives in strategic management. The student understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different current perspectives in strategic management. The student can explain the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student can explain different current perspectives in strategic management. The student demonstrates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze the solutions.

4 (Very Good) The student can current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can critisize current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions. The student creates new practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Prerequisites

Basic business understanding. Basics of tourism.

Enrollment

02.02.2024 - 11.02.2024

Timing

18.03.2024 - 10.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Susanna Nuijanmaa
  • Petra Blinnikka
Groups
  • MTM21S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • MTM24VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • HBI24VKC
    Degree Programme in International Business or Tourism Management (Study Abroad)

Objectives

The student knows current perspectives in strategic management.
He/she understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management.
The student is able to apply practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Content

Responsibility communications
Ethical management
Diversity management
Yearly changing current theme (for example accessibility, luxury tourism etc.)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Journal articles and other references on the course topics: Ethical management, Diversity management, Risk Management, Strategic management, Responsible communications. Material is provided by the teachers during the course implementation.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented face-to-face. Methods of teaching and learning used in the implementation:
* Group discussions
* Self-study
* Lectures and workshops
* Reflective exams after each theme

Practical training and working life connections

Course includes visiting specialists supporting student's knowhow about the current themes in strategic management.

International connections

Internationalisation aspect is accommodated to this implementation using international examples and material of current topics in strategic management.

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

Self-study and reflective exams 70 h
Group discussions 30 h
Lectures and workshops 35 h

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different current perspectives in strategic management. The student understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different current perspectives in strategic management. The student can explain the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student can explain different current perspectives in strategic management. The student demonstrates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze the solutions.

4 (Very Good) The student can current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can critisize current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions. The student creates new practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Prerequisites

Basic business understanding. Basics of tourism.

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

Timing

20.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Petra Blinnikka
Groups
  • MTM20S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • MTM22VS
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • MTM23VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies

Objectives

The student knows current perspectives in strategic management.
He/she understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management.
The student is able to apply practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Content

Responsibility communications
Ethical management
Diversity management
Yearly changing current theme (for example accessibility, luxury tourism etc.)

Learning materials and recommended literature

Journal articles and other references on the course topics: Ethical management, Diversity management, Risk Management, Strategic management, Responsible communications. Material is provided by the teachers during the course implementation.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented face-to-face. Methods of teaching and learning used in the implementation:
* Group discussions
* Self-study
* Lectures and workshops
* Learning Diary

Practical training and working life connections

Course includes visiting specialists supporting student's knowhow about the current themes in strategic management.

International connections

Internationalisation aspect is accommodated to this implementation using international examples and material of current topics in strategic management.

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

Self-study and learning diary 70 h
Group discussions 30 h
Lectures and workshops 35 h

Further information for students

Open UAS: 5 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange: 5 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different current perspectives in strategic management. The student understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different current perspectives in strategic management. The student can explain the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student can explain different current perspectives in strategic management. The student demonstrates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze the solutions.

4 (Very Good) The student can current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can critisize current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions. The student creates new practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Prerequisites

Basic business understanding. Basics of tourism.

Enrollment

01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022

Timing

21.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

RDI portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning

Unit

School of Business

Campus

Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
  • Petra Blinnikka
  • Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen
Groups
  • MTM22VK
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
  • MTM19S1
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
  • ZJA22KM
    Avoin AMK, marata

Objectives

The student knows current perspectives in strategic management.
He/she understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management.
The student is able to apply practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Content

Responsibility communications
Ethical management
Diversity management
Yearly changing current theme (for example accessibility, luxury tourism etc.)

Time and location

The course starts on Thursday 24th March
Lectures and group discussions

Learning materials and recommended literature

Journal articles

Teaching methods

Group discussions
Self-study
Lectures
Learning Diary

International connections

International online visitors

Student workload

Self-study 70 h
Group discussions 30 h
Lectures 35 h

Content scheduling

Lectures on weeks 12-19

Further information for students

Open UAS: 5 (included in the total capacity)
Exchange: 5 (included in the total capacity)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:


1 (Sufficient) The student identifies different current perspectives in strategic management. The student understands the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

2 (Satisfactory) The student understands different current perspectives in strategic management. The student can explain the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice.

If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

3 (Good) The student can explain different current perspectives in strategic management. The student demonstrates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze the solutions.

4 (Very Good) The student can current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions.

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student can critisize current perspectives in strategic management. The student evaluates the meaning of ethicality, diversity and responsibility in strategic management. The student applies practical solutions in responsibility communications into practice and is able to analyze and compare chosen solutions. The student creates new practical solutions in responsibility communications.

Prerequisites

Basic business understanding. Basics of tourism.