Business Case Consulting TrainingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

During this course the students learn how to apply theories from various business disci-plines to real company problems. The students will be provided with a strong foundation of analytical tools and techniques, problem-solving methodologies and effective presentation and communication techniques. The students will then be able to apply and refine their use of these techniques through hands-on learning with several business cases.

After having completed the course, the students
- can develop and evaluate alternative feasible solutions for different international and na-tional business cases
- are able to apply theories and analytical tools from different business disciplines to real-world situations
- can make clear and justifiable recommendations to real-life business problems
- are able to present decisions to public in a professional manner
- demonstrate various leadership skills related to teamwork, innovation process manage-ment, work organization and methods, and initiative.

Content

How to identify relevant information for different business decisions?
What are the methods in solving business cases with a structured approach?
How to give clear, convincing and engaging business presentations?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is present the required amount of contact classes (80 %) but the contribution to the different processes of team work and presenting case solutions is not more than satisfactory.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In solving the cases, the student is able to participate in decision-making and gives an average input in the process of defining the problem(s), gathering and analyzing relevant information, and finally developing and evaluating alternative courses of action. Based on this analytical process, the student is able to participate in creating a recommendation on what he/she thinks the best course of action is as well as providing detailed implementation and risk mitigation plans. Presentation skills are of an average level in professionalism and assertiveness. The operation in a team is varying in perspectives of being responsible, considerate, motivated and task-oriented.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In solving the cases, the student is able to act as a decision-maker and go through the stages of defining the problem(s), gathering and analyzing relevant information, and finally developing and evaluating alternative courses of action. Based on this analytical process, the student is able to create a recommendation on what he/she thinks the best course of action is as well as providing detailed implementation and risk mitigation plans. Presentation skills are convincing and professional. The operation in a team is responsible, considerate, motivated and task-oriented.