Strategic ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LY00BU77
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
24.08.2026 - 30.09.2026
Timing
07.09.2026 - 30.11.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
- Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma
Groups
-
LBY26SLBY26S
-
MGB25SMGB25S
-
MGBE25SMGBE25S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.08.2026 - 30.09.2026
Timing
31.08.2026 - 18.10.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
- Sari Yli-Kauhaluoma
Groups
-
GBMY26SGBMY26S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.01.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 15.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
- Master of Engineering, Game Business Management
- Master’s Degree in Game Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
- Nina Helander
Groups
-
MGB24SMGB24S
-
MGBE24SMGBE24S
-
LBY25SLBY25S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Location and time
Lectures on Tuesdays 16-18 via TEAMS
11.11.
18.11.
25.11.
2.12.
9.12
Materials
To be announced later on REPPU
Teaching methods
Lectures, written assignments applied to strategic management process, online exam
Exam schedules
Online exam Dec 9th
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
29.07.2025 - 05.10.2025
Timing
26.08.2025 - 24.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
- Master’s Degree in Game Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
- Nina Helander
Groups
-
GBMY25SGBMY25S
-
FMGB25SFMGB25S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Location and time
Weeks 35 - 43 4-8h/ week, hybrid teaching in class and TEAMS
Materials
To be announced in REPPU.
Teaching methods
Lectures, written assignments, online exam
Exam schedules
WEEK 43
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.01.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Pekka Vaarala
- Perttu Huusko
Groups
-
MGB23SMGB23S
-
MGBE23SMGBE23S
-
LBY24SLBY24S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
02.08.2024 - 31.10.2024
Timing
01.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Pekka Vaarala
- Perttu Huusko
Groups
-
FMGB24SFMGB24S
-
GBMY24SGBMY24S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 28.02.2024
Timing
01.02.2024 - 15.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Pekka Vaarala
- Perttu Huusko
Groups
-
GBMY23SGBMY23S
-
GBMY24KGBMY24K
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
28.08.2023 - 31.10.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
Groups
-
LBY23SLBY23S
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Timing
23.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
KAMK Master School
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Pekka Vaarala
Groups
-
DGBMY23KDGBMY23K
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation
Enrollment
01.01.2023 - 31.03.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Teachers
- Perttu Huusko
Groups
-
GBMY23KGBMY23K
Objective
The student
* understands the importance of strategic planning and management from the point of view of the overall management of a company / organization
* recognize the national and international challenges of their operating environment and their impact on the business / organization and their own work
* masters the strategic planning process and is able to analyze the principles and functions related to the strategic planning, management and development of a company / organization and assess their impact
* develops to analyze the strategic metrics used by the organization as a tool for performance evaluation
* student develops to analyze, use and evaluate changes in the business / organization operating environment to support planning, decision-making and monitoring.
Content
Strategic planning basics concept
Strategy process
Strategic management analysis and strategic management tools
Strategic planning and strategy implementation
Strategic measurement and assessing the indicators
Strategy follow-up, assessment and updating
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
* creates new practises innovatively and assesses their effects responsibly
-masters strategic management as a whole and utilises it in development throughout the organization
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and the strategic evaluation of the operation
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Student
* is able to challenge the current strategy work of the organisation and manage and renew activities
in complex and not easily predictable working environments that require a new strategic approach
* takes responsibility for development of working practises and/or the strategic evaluation of the
operation