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Business Growth Strategies

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLYS1202
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: TLY 2015
Level: Master of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2016-2017)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Virtanen, Henrik
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Course at Keski-Pohjanmaan AMK (specialisation studies).

The student is able to recognise and choose suitable development subjects during different growth phases of a firm. The student is able to recognise different growth possibilities in the firm and in the firm’s business environment. The student has knowledge of different growth strategies for young and mature firms and organisations.

Student's Workload

Total work load: 135 h.
- scheduled studies: 24 h.
- individual studies: 111 h.
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

Contents

During the course different models for firm growth and development are covered. Tools for detecting relevant development subjects in business processes and tools for planning and implementing growth strategies are covered. During the course internal and external growth possibilities for the firm are also covered.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

• Flamholtz, E.G., Randle, Y. (2000) Growing Pains: Transitioning from an Entrepreneurship to a Professionally Managed Firm. Jossey-Bass: San Fransisco.
• Schwenker, B. Bötzel, S. (2007) Making Growth Work. Springer-Verlag: Berlin.
• McKiernan, P. (1992) Strategies of Growth. Routledge: New York.
• Other material to be annouced during the course.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, discussions, litterature assignment and/or company cases. A development assignment connected to the employers business.

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Assessment Methods

Particiaption and group assigments 35%, litterature assignment and/or company cases 65%.


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