Strategic Management

About the course

Subjects

Strategy Leadership

Course content

The central theme of this course is the strategy of the firm. The course introduces students to the basics of the field of strategic management by providing an understanding of theories and frameworks of the field and outlining how to apply them to real-life business cases. Business cases are centered around, among others, the European business environment.

The course will emphasize open discussions and use a mixture of theory and case studies to engage students in the classroom.

See course description in course catalogue

What you will learn

The aim of the course is to provide students with a strong theoretical foundation in the strategy field and to give them the tools to make sound strategic decisions. After this course, the student should be able to master the following learning objectives:

To identify, present and assess theories and frameworks in the strategic management field, including those related to responsible strategic management
To identify and analyze opportunities and challenges relating to firm strategy and decision-making
To identify and analyze the strategic reactions of firms to changes in the external and internal environment
To select and apply the relevant terms, concepts, theories, and perspectives to perform and present a strategic analysis of real-life business cases

Facts

Level

Bachelor

Type

Mandatory course – also offered as elective

ECTS

7.5

Code

BEBUO1005U

Teaching periods

Spring – semester

Academic year

2024/2025

Status

Available places

Teaching language

English

Teaching Format

Hybrid

Exams

Written assignment
Individual exam, summer

Assessment type

7 point grading scale