ØAADM3100 Strategic Analysis Course description

Aids enclosed with the exam question paper, printed and written aids and a handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grade scale A-F.

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

• knowledge of theory about the business environment
• knowledge of the notion of strategic capability and purpose
• advanced knowledge of corporate, international and business-level strategy
• knowledge of innovation, entrepreneurship and strategic change
• knowledge of organizing, capabilities and resources
• knowledge of methods of strategy development and evaluation

Skills

The student can

• understand and analyze strategic competitive positions in relation to content and context as well as strategy processes
• engage professionally in strategy development, implementation and evaluation

General competence

The student

• has insight into relevant subjects and professional ethical issues
• can plan and execute varied work tasks and projects in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
• can communicate key subject matter such as theories and problems and solutions both in writing and orally
• can exchange views and experiences with others with background in the subject area and through this contribute to the development of good practice
• be familiar with innovative thinking and innovation processes

Emnet BYTS2601 Geomatikk og vegplanlegging er ekvivalent (overlapper 10 studiepoeng) med BYTS2600.

Ved praktisering av 3-gangers regelen for oppmelding til eksamen teller forsøk brukt i ekvivalente emner.

The following coursework requirements must have been approved for the student to take the exam:

• Coursework 1: A portfolio which includes hand-ins and presentations. Individual participation is a part of the portfolio evaluation. Specification of the portfolio:
  • Group presentations of two cases and/or two journal articles
  • Group projects during the semester: max 20 pages
  • Individual process reflection: max 3 pages
  • Individual participation in discussions

The purpose of the coursework is to provide good insight and abilities to work with various approaches to strategic analysis.

All required coursework must be completed and approved by the given deadline for the student to take the exam.

The exam in the course is a supervised exam of 4 hours.

The following aids are permitted:

• One dictionary: Native language-English/English-native language or English-English

Grade scale A - F

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.