Strategic and Change Management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

More information re the course will be given later.

Objective

After completing the course the student has an overall view of strategic management and a manager’s role in creating and implementing an organization’s strategy. She/he is familiar with 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 understands the main theories of change management and knows how to apply them in organizational change situations. The student knows how to apply the principles of transformative management in the changes of the working community.

Content

* Forecasting the future as part of strategy work * Strategic management from strategy formulation to implementation * Strategic management tools * Change management theories and tools * Transformative leadership as a tool to support changes

Location and time

Online course.

Materials

The literature will be given later.

Teaching methods

The course will be implemented online. Zoom-link https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/64799971683 More information re the course content, literature, assignments and evaluation during the first lecture.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Completion alternatives

No alternative assignment.

Student workload

The workload for the course is 27 hours per credit, divided as follows: Online lectures: 21 hours Peer work: 40 hours Independent work: 74 hours

Qualifications

Completed higher education degree (Bachelor level)