Course - Strategy and Change in technology companies - BSOL4610
Strategy and Change in technology companies
About
About the course
Course content
- What are strategy, strategy processes and the point of strategy?
- The theoretical basis for the development of strategy in technology companies.
- Strategic analysis of external and internal factors.
- Development of strategic direction as a basis for change.
- Organization, implementation, evaluation and control.
- Strategy in a globalized world.
- Technology as a strategic driver.
- The imperfect: Strategy in practice.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the purpose and content of strategy and strategy processes
- Knowledge of basic theories of strategy, and knowledge of typical strategic challenges in practice
- Knowledge of strategic processes as a basis for desired change in an organization
Skills:
- Be able to explain connections between different parts of the strategy process
- Be able to identify strategic challenges in practice with particular emphasis on technology companies
- Be able to develop, implement and lead a strategic change process
General competence:
- Basic insight into strategy and strategic change processes
- Understanding strategy processes as a management tool
- Have an analytical and reflective approach to strategic management in a business
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Case discussions
- Compulsory submission after further information
Compulsory assignments
- Handing in
Further on evaluation
Work requirements:
At the beginning of the semester, a coursework requirement must be granted that must be approved in order to take the exam. Assessment criteria: Approved/ Not approved. The coursework requirement is based on a technology case, and consists of questions related to the reviewed syllabus. The coursework requirement can be submitted individually or in groups of up to three persons. To be delivered via Blackboard by a given deadline. Non-delivery, or delivery after the specified deadline, gives the assessment "Not approved".
New assessment if not passed, see supplementary rules at the Faculty of Economics.
In the case of a re-sit exam and the last exam after the course has been discontinued, the form of assessment may be changed to an oral exam
The course is only available to students admitted to a study programme under "special conditions".
Course materials
«Ledelse i små og mellomstore virksomheter», av Erichsen, Solberg og Stiklestad, Fagbokforlaget, 2.utgave.
Article 1: Strategi har gått fra langdistanse til sprint. Forfatter: Charlotte Hartvigsen Lem, Magma 6/2018, s. 7-8. https://www.magma.no/strategi-har-gatt-fra-langdistanse-til-sprint
Article 2: Globalisering og verdiskaping i norsk økonomi. Forfatter: Per Heum, Magma 7/2019, s. 16-19. https://www.magma.no/globalisering-og-verdiskaping-i-norsk-okonomi
Article 3: Innovering og digitalisering uten flaks. Forfatterne: Annita Fjuk , Tor W.Andreassen, Magma, 7/2018 s-14-20 https://www.magma.no/innovering-og-digitalisering-uten-flaks.
Subject to change. The final syllabus is given at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| TSOL431 | 7.5 sp | Spring 2014 |
Subject areas
- Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
School exam
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.