STR 1301 Strategy I

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
Norwegian version

STR 1301 Strategy I


Responsible for the course
Erik Aadland

Department
Department of Strategy

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
7,5

Language of instruction
Norwegian

Introduction
This is a one-semester introductory course in strategy.


    Learning outcome
    Acquired knowledge
    The students should know the key models, frameworks and theories related to strategy analysis and choice. This course aims to give the students an understanding of strategy at various levels.

    Acquired skills
    From a business perspective the students should be able to conduct a strategic analysis and make sensible strategic decisions based on the analysis being done.

    Reflection
    The students should be able to critically reflect on the models, framework and theories.

    Prerequisites
    First and second year of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics ("siviløkonomstudiet") or equivalent

    Compulsory reading
    Books:
    Fjeldstad, Øystein D. og Randi Lunnan, red. 2014. Strategi. Fagbokforlaget. (Kapittel 1 - 9 og 12)

    Collection of articles:
    Erik Aadland. Artikkelsamling til STR 1301 Strategi I. Oversikt over artikler som inngår i artikkelsamlingen publiseres på Itslearning ved semesterstart.

    Recommended reading

    Course outline
    • What is strategy?
    • Strategic analysis (external and internal)
    • Strategy at various levels
    • Strategic content
    • Strategic choices and methods
    • International strategies

    Computer-based tools
    No specified computer-based tools are required.

    Learning process and workload
    The course consist 45 hours of lecture, cases and exercises.

    Recommended use of hours:
    Activity
    use of hours
    Lectures including cases and exercises.
    45
    Preparations, literature and assignments
    108
    "Test case"
    20
    Final assignment (Take home exam)
    36
    Anbefalt tidsbruk totalt
    200



      Examination
      A 3 hours written individual examination
      Examination code(s)
      STR 13011 - 3-hours written examination counts 100% of the grade in STR 1301 Strategy I, 7,5 studiepoeng.

      Examination support materials
      No support materials are allowed.

      Re-sit examination
      A re-sit is possible in the next autumn semester.

      Additional information

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