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Leadership and HR skills

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TL00BQ94
Curriculum: LT 2025
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2026-2027)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Välikangas, Eeva
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

The student masters the key areas of management and the principles of strategic business management and is able to apply their learning in practice. Upon completing the course, the student understands the key areas of management and recognizes the roles of a modern and responsible leader. The student identifies the impact of an inclusive and empathetic leader on organizational culture and workplace well-being. The student develops communication skills from a managerial perspective and understands the role of a supervisor in crisis communication and giving feedback. Completing the course enhances the student's readiness to take on supervisory responsibilities.

Contents

• Key concepts and roles of management
• Strategic thinking and practices and tools of strategic management
• Areas of management: HR, strategy, finance, and responsibility
• Workplace communication (1 ECTS)

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Viitala, Riitta: Johtaminen: Keskeiset käsitteet, teoriat ja trendit
Other materials assigned by the instructor


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