Course content

• Vision, business idea, and value choices
• Situation analysis
• External analysis
• Strategic path decisions
• Practical examples

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes - Knowledge:

• Explain the conceptual framework for strategy.
• Document in-depth knowledge within the subject area strategy.
• Use scientific methodology and working methods for the development of written reports.
• Independently update knowledge in the field, both through literature searches, contact. with the maritime industry, company representations, and by auditing own practice.

Learning Outcome - Skills:

• Describe in detail strategy as a necessary management tool.
• Give examples of practical strategy work in the maritime industry.
• Conduct written and oral presentations of the subject topics.
• Contribute actively in the design of strategies.

Learning outcomes - General competence:

• Insight regarding the connection between strategy and budgeting.
• Competence to actively participate in professional discussions and have the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with others and contribute to the development of good practice within the subject area.
• Ability to convey professional information both in writing and orally.

Learning methods and activities

Lecture, group work, self-study, discussion internally in the group and with corporate strategists.

The lectures will include company presentations where strategists give an introduction to their company's strategy and its role in this.

Mandatory assignments:

The students must attend to 80% of classes.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% participation in classes

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Competence equivalent to 2 years in the study programme Shipping management

Course materials

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions