Strategic Management and Transformation (5cr)

Objective

The student gains an overall view of strategic management and acknowledges a manager’s role in creating and implementing an organisation’s strategy. The student is introduced to the theories and tools of strategic management and is able to implement strategies using methods that are appropriate for the situation and the operational environment. The student identifies the possibilities of transformational leadership in enhancing change in their organisation. The student  is introduced to different change management approaches and is able to apply change management tools in their work. The student acknowledges different possibilities of competence management and is able to apply them in supporting change.

Content

• Strategic management in organisations • Strategic management frameworks and tools • Transformational leadership and renewal • Approaches to change management • Competence management as part of change

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor's level)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has completed the course assignments and demonstrated mastery of the basic content of the course. There is considerable room for improvement in applying this knowledge to working life situations and/or sharing expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has performed well overall in the tasks of the course. They have been an active learner both individually and within the team. The student has demonstrated the ability to apply knowledge and practices acquired from literature, lectures, and other sources in tasks analysing and developing working life.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed all components of the course with distinction. The student has demonstrated interest and motivation to learn both individually and as part of a team, and has shared their expertise with others. The student has mastered the course content and skilfully applies knowledge acquired from literature, lectures and other sources to tasks that analyse and develop working life.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has completed the course assignments and demonstrated mastery of the basic content of the course. There is considerable room for improvement in applying this knowledge to professional contexts and/or in sharing competence.

Further information

The language of tuition is English.