Entry requirements

150 credits within Master's Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management.

Learning outcomes

 Upon completion of the course, students should be able to

Knowledge and understanding

• critically analyse relevant theories and models of strategic management in technology-intensive firms
• analyse contemporary strategic management practices in technology-intensive firms
• analyse  and explain institutional, industrial, and organizational prerequisites that create possibilities and difficulties for strategic management of technology-intensive firms in times of rapid technological shifts

Skills and abilities

• utilize and discuss strategic management models in technology-intensive firms
• analyze and reflect on strategic management in technology-intensive firms.

Judgement and approach

• reflect on ethical challenge of strategic management in a time of rapid techonological shifts

Content

In this course, we analyse contemporary theories and models of strategic management in a time of technological change, mainly due to

green transition, automation and digitalization. The course provides tools for firms on how to achieve and sustain competitive advantages and survival in dynamic environments. Strategic decision-making is the task of top managers, however, contemporary theories as well as emerging disruptive technologies, make strategy management a concern for all members of firms. The course analyses how strategies for technology-intensive companies are formulated and implemented. It is further analysed how both macro perspectives (e.g. markets, competitors, customers and technology) and micro perspectives (dynamic competences, resources and processes) together influence strategy work.

Instruction

Lectures, seminars, cases.

Assessment

Written assignments with oral presentations.