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Strategic Knowledge Development

Rakennetyyppi: Opintojakso
Koodi: TL00BR32
OPS: IB 2025
Taso: Tradenomi (AMK)
Opiskeluvuosi: 2 (2026-2027)
Lukukausi: Syksy
Laajuus: 5 op
Vastuuopettaja: Sahebi, Daniel
Opetuskieli: Englanti

Osaamistavoitteet

Upon completing this course, students will have developed the ability to analyze the role of knowledge as a strategic asset and design effective knowledge management strategies for international business contexts. They will understand the complexities of organizational, cultural, and technological environments and their influence on knowledge management practices. Students will gain proficiency in applying knowledge management frameworks, such as Nonaka’s SECI model, to capture, share, and utilize knowledge effectively. They will also learn to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI and cloud computing, to enhance knowledge processes. Furthermore, students will be equipped to address ethical challenges, foster innovation, and adapt knowledge management strategies to diverse cultural and global business scenarios.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The total workload for the course is as follows (5 ECTS = 135 hours):

• Contact hours 35 hours
• Independent work 50 hours
• Learning diary 25 hours
• Exam preparation 25 hours

Edeltävät opinnot / Suositellut valinnaiset opinnot

Students enrolling in this course should have a basic understanding of business concepts, such as management and organizational behavior, as well as familiarity with digital tools and platforms commonly used in business contexts. While prior coursework in international business is recommended, it is not mandatory. These foundational skills will enable students to engage effectively with the course material and participate in discussions and case analyses.

Sisältö

• Introduction to Knowledge Management
• Knowledge as a Strategic Asset
• Knowledge Management Frameworks
• Knowledge Creation and Capture
• Knowledge Sharing and Transfer
• Tools and Technologies in Knowledge Management
• Cultural Dimensions in Knowledge Management
• Innovation and Knowledge Management
• Knowledge Management in Global Organizations
• Ethical and Strategic Challenges in Knowledge Management
• Future Trends in Knowledge Management
• Practical Applications, and Final Wrap-Up

Opiskelumateriaali

It is sufficient for students to study the PowerPoint slides and the reading materials provided by the teacher for each lecture. Additionally, the following resource is recommended:

• Becerra-Fernandez, I., & Sabherwal, R. (2024). Knowledge Management: Systems and Processes in the AI Era (3rd Edition). Springer.


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