Implementations in academic year 2021 - 2022

•   Change and Project Management Methods 3I00EJ52-3003 10.09.2021-31.12.2021  5 cr  (21YIBMG, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  In this course, the participants will gain basic understanding of change and project management by working on cases in small groups.
  
  After completing the course, the participants will be able to:
  - define an appropriate change management approach
  - create a change management plan for organizational change
  - use basic project management tools to implement change initiatives

  Course contents

  • Change management case definition in small groups
  • Strategy creation for the change case
  • Organizational change models
  • Different change management approaches
  • Change management plan
  • Project management basics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student names and explains the core concepts of strategic planning, change management and project management. He/she uses basic strategic planning, change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones. The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work.

  Good

  The student explains how to apply common strategic tools to position the need for change, compares different concepts of change management by using different change management literature and explain why and how to use methods related to project scope, schedule and resources. The student can apply strategic planning tools to define a strategic position, plan and implement credible organisational change initiatives in working life cases, and plan and manage the scope, schedule and resources in the change project. The student gives and and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.  

  Excellent

  The student analyses systematically the need for change by using appropriate change management tools and methods, uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change management. He/she uses additional and recent research to extend the knowledge of project management. The student applies strategic planning tools in a systematic manner to define a strategic position and choices. He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organisational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project. The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits himself/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and  project management in practice and in theory.  

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Matti Karlsson

  Recommended or required reading

  - Topical academic papers on strategy and change management, mostly from Harvard Business Review
  - Cameron E. & Green M. 2010. Making Sense of Change Management: A Complete Guide to the Models, Tools and Techniques of Organizational Change (Newer or older editions of the book are OK, as well)
  - Artto K., Martinsuo M., Kujala J., 2011. Project business. Helsinki, Finland (also downloadable from http://pbgroup.aalto.fi/en/the_book_and_the_glossary/project_business_2011.pdf)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.
  - Interactive lecturing & group excercises
  - Learning triggers by the teacher: Logical structure with weekly assignments, academic and practical litterature, teaching presence and feedback to the students
  - Individual assignments: Information searching, reading, writing, reflecting and working on the cases
  - Small group assignments: Collaborative knowledge construction, social peer support and elaboration of the cases by using video calls, discussion forums, asychronous video

  Assessment methods and criteria

  General requirement is to participate in all learning activities throughout the course. Assessed partly by the small group and partly by the teacher. Contribution to the grade ±1 (= ± 0,25 for each module, default = 0)
  Group task 2 will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the given criteria, and then by the teacher. Weight 25%
  Group task 4 will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the rubric, and then by the teacher. Weight 25%
  Individual tasks 3 and 5 will be assessed by the teacher as a part of general requirements, i.e. contribution to the grade ± 0,25 for each task, default = 0
  Change management plan will be first self-assessed by the small groups by using the requirements and then by the opponent group. Confirmed or modified by the teacher. Weight 40% (plan) + 10% (presentation).

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.09.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Registration

  09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  21YIBMG

  21YIBM

  Seats

  25 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Matti Karlsson

  Unit, in charge

  MD in International Business Management

  Degree programme(s)

  Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

  Completion alternatives

  None

  Training and labour cooperation

  None

  Exam schedule

  None

  International connections

  None

  Students use of time and load

  135 hours: blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.

  Content periodicity

  Blended online and classroom learning depending on the COVID etc.
  - Kick-off 10 Sep 2021
  - Intermediate review 29 Oct 2021
  - Presentations 9 Dec 2021
  
  Online bi-weekly modules 10 Sept - 9 Dec 2021
  - Module #1: Familiarizing with the cases and TAMK learning environment, and learning to work in the small groups
  - Module #2: Creating the strategy for the case
  - Module #3: Images of organization
  - Module #4: Organisational change models
  - Module #5: Project objectives
  - Module #6: Creating the change plan

  Assessment criteria

  Not approved

  Failure to comply with the course requirements, i.e. the result from the evaluation matrix is zero

  Satisfactory

  The result from the evaluation matrix is 1 or 2, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
  
  Knowledge
  The student names and explains the core concepts of change management and project management.
  Skills
  He/she uses basic change management and project management tools and is able to select the suitable ones.
  Behaviour
  The student gives and receives feedback related to change- and project management methods, collaborates with others in change and project management situations and takes responsibility for their own work

  Good

  The result from the evaluation matrix is 3 or 4, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
  
  Knowledge
  The student explains how to apply common approaches of change and project management to working life cases.
  Skills
  The student can plan and implement credible organizational change initiatives in working life cases, and knows how to use common project management tools.
  Behaviour
  The student gives and receives constructive feedback related to change and project management methods, develops collaborative actions in change- and project management situations. He/she can take responsibility for their own work and for collaborative work.

  Excellent

  The result from the evaluation matrix is 5, and the student's performance complies with the criteria below:
  
  Knowledge
  The student analyzes systematically the need for change, and uses appropriate change approaches and project management tools, and uses additional and recent research to extend knowledge of change and project management.
  Skills
  He/she justifies the credibility of plans for organizational change initiatives in working life cases and justifies the use of the project management methods used to manage the change project.
  Behaviour
  The student uses feedback to grow professionally in the field of change- and project management. He/she develops creative and constructive working methods to solve change- and project management situations individually and collaboratively. The student commits him/herself both for his/her own work and for developing the understanding of others related to change and project management in practice and in theory.

•   Financial Management 3I00EJ53-3004 01.08.2021-31.12.2021  5 cr  (21YIBM) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  - Understand the key factors for profitable business
  - Understand the importance of business liquidity and solvency
  - Execute financial planning
  
  After passing the course the student will be:
  - Able to widen his expertise in the field of finance
  - Able to evaluate company financial position
  - Able to utilize profitability, liquidity and solvency practices
  - Contribute financial tools in his work
  - In position to plan and execute actions for turnaround projects

  Course contents

  This course provides relevant themes of accounting in business context. The approach works as a repetition for students with financial background, but also as a financial starting point without previous financial knowledge. The course is aiming at building financial mindset. There are both lecturing and exercises as informed during the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to name the core concepts in the field of financial accounting, recognise the relevant practices and methods and define the need for accounting in general. The student is able to read the key financial accounting information and statements and provide routine performance in course tasks and participation. The student knows the principles at basic level. Student can give and receive feedback and take responsibility as an individual learner. The student can act as part of team under supervision and recognises his level of interaction.

  Good

  The student is able to structure the connections between the financial statements and apply the financial accounting themes with relevancy. The student can explain and adopt the need for financial accounting,  why and how to use various accounting methods and need for profitable business. The student can make simple bookkeeping postings, ended up with closing statements, ratio analysis based on company financials, and relevant financial comparisons for management decision making. The student can measure  financial performance based on public financial information. Student  gives and receives constructive feedback, operates in professional manner by recognicing relevant scope and needs,  develops his interaction skills, adding value to the team and takes responsibility when needed.

  Excellent

  The student adapts the course themes in professional manner, finds and translates the course message and expands the context by bringing perspectives, experiences and opinions. The student is able to analyse the selected themes, find the academic approach, use additional research papers and academic sources and activate mindset to connect financial accounting in working life situations. The student builds creative solutions by combining the course themes, assesses diverse outcomes, looks for new opportunities, justifies the financial decisions made and looks for alternative perspectives The student uses feedback to iterate the learning process and adds collaboration as being an asset for the team. The student develops creative and constructive working methods and brings professional commitment throughout the course.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.08.2021 - 31.12.2021

  Registration

  02.07.2021 - 14.10.2021

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  21YIBM

  Seats

  15 - 0

  Teacher(s)

  Petteri Vilén

  Unit, in charge

  MD in International Business Management

  Degree programme(s)

  Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

•   Strategic Thinking and Innovations 3I00EJ51-3003 10.09.2021-19.11.2021  5 cr  (21YIBMG, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course unit

  This course introduces the fundamentals of effective project management and how to connect them to the corporate strategy. Projects are here considered as tools to enable strategic change and business transformation. When the student has passed this course he/she will know and understand the following:
  - core concepts of strategic management
  - classical & contemporary tools for strategic management
  - strategy creation in traditional and lean organizations
  - how the strategic framework is connected to the project portfolio
  - how to implement strategic change by using projects
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  When the student has completed the course he/she can:
  - choose appropriate strategic approaches for his/her business
  - use strategic tools to analyze strategic position of his/her business
  - analyze the strategic choices of his/her business
  - create connection between the strategy and operations
  - make use of BSC or Delta models
  - create strategic plans by using business models
  - design projects to implement the strategy and change programs
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  When the student has passed this course he/she will be:
  - a specialist to contribute to strategic planning in global environment
  - a specialist who can bridge the strategy and operations
  - a specialist who can implement strategic change by using projects

  Course contents

  This course introduces the fundamentals of effective project management in the strategic framework of organizations. Projects are here considered as tools to enable strategic change and organizational development. During the course we will also discuss how to use strategic framework for selecting project to the portfolio.
  The course will consist of the following modules (module does not mean a contact teaching session 1:1):
  • The kick-off meeting
  • Why strategic thinking is important?
  • Core concepts of strategic management
  • Classical & contemporary tools for strategic management
  • Strategy creation in traditional and lean organizations
  • How the strategic framework is connected to the project portfolio?
  • How to implement strategic change by using projects?
  • Closing the course and reflection of the lessons learnt.
  During the course we’ll use participatory methodologies including:
  • Contact teaching: interactive lessons, group work, and presentations
  • Individual assignments and collaborative learning in between the contact teaching sessions
  • Exploration of real cases: scouting and processing
  • Tools: classroom facilities, Tabula, own computers and mobiles, the Internet
  • Resources: selected books and articles, materials prepared by the teacher, the Internet

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

   The student knows the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products. He/she can do straightforward analysis of innovation concepts, often by receiving assistance from others. The student mainly follows the ideas of others.

  Good

  The student knows well the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types, sees the importance of protecting the innovations and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products as a strategic process in a company. The student shows creativity and can justify his/her own ideas. 

  Excellent

  The student masters the basic concepts of innovation, can recognise different innovation types, sees the importance of protecting the innovations and understands the dynamics of creating and implementing the innovations to commercial products as a strategic process in a company. He/she would be ready to take a role of an innovation champion and lead an innovation team. The student is very creative, can justify his/her own ideas well and often takes a lead in getting things done in time and with good quality and well-thought strategy.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Recommended or required reading

  Schilling, Melissa.A. Strategic Management of Technological Innovation.McGraw-Hill, 314 pp.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact teaching, individual assignments, team assignments. NABC presentations.

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  10.09.2021 - 19.11.2021

  Registration

  09.06.2021 - 31.08.2021

  Credits

  5 cr

  Group(s)

  21YIBMG

  21YIBM

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Teacher(s)

  Tuomo Soini

  Unit, in charge

  MD in International Business Management

  Degree programme(s)

  Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

  Office

  TAMK Main Campus

  Evaluation scale

  0-5

Implementations in academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no realizations attached to this degree programme.