Objectives and competences
Students systematicaly and in-detail enhance theoretical knowledge on development and its management for start-up and developmental implementation of business ideas. Gain the ability to integrate already acquired knowledge on strategic management and governance with (content and methodological) new knowledge on start-up, development, mergers and liquidation of enterprises. Students gain the ability to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in the field of start-up and developmeallow them to critically evaluate research, advanced scholarship and methodologies as well as autonomy and originality in analysis and synthesis in solving problems in the field of start-up and developmental management.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- Start-up and developmental opportunities of an enterprise and other institutions.
- Strategic and developmental situations.
- Business policy and strategic management for sustainable development of companies, economy and society
- Process, instrumental and institutional dimensions of start-up and developmental management (especially of the MER Model of integral management in planning start-up and developmental visions, policy, strategies and resources).
Learning and teaching methods
- Lectures
- Guided classes (practical examples and illustration)
- Independent research work
- Individual consultations with teachers
- In dividual and group case studies
- Brainstorming
- The World Cafe
- Active individual and group work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.Explain and interpret profound and systematic knowledge in area of start-up and developmental management and apply theoretical/research-based knowledge (e.g. theories of developmental/strategic planning) in this field.(PILO 2a)
2.Identify and analyze ethical dilemmas of start-up and developmental management and demonstrate a proactive approach in finding solutions to these dilemmas in collaboration with others (PILO 3c, 4c)
3.Select and apply a wide range ofof techniques / methodologies applicable to their own work (e.g. industry analysis, SWOT analysis, scenario technics), which enables to cope with changing environmental conditions (internal as well as external).(PILO 1a, 2a)
4.Critically analyze complex, incomplete or contradictory knowledge in the area of start-up and developmental management and report the results of analysis of external and internal charateristics of an enterprise effectively. (PILO 2c, 3b)
5. Apply knowledge of start-up and developmental management for critical evaluation of research, advanced scholarship and methodologies and justify alternative approaches by considering ethics and sustainability (PILO 2a, 4c)
6. Solve problems independently and originally in the area of start-up and developmental management by considering ethics and sustainability. (PILO 4a, 4b).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1.Explain and interpret profound and systematic knowledge in area of start-up and developmental management and apply theoretical/research-based knowledge (e.g. theories of developmental/strategic planning) in this field.(PILO 2a)
2.Identify and analyze ethical dilemmas of start-up and developmental management and demonstrate a proactive approach in finding solutions to these dilemmas in collaboration with others (PILO 3c, 4c)
3.Select and apply a wide range ofof techniques / methodologies applicable to their own work (e.g. industry analysis, SWOT analysis, scenario technics), which enables to cope with changing environmental conditions (internal as well as external).(PILO 1a, 2a)
4.Critically analyze complex, incomplete or contradictory knowledge in the area of start-up and developmental management and report the results of analysis of external and internal charateristics of an enterprise effectively. (PILO 2c, 3b)
5. Apply knowledge of start-up and developmental management for critical evaluation of research, advanced scholarship and methodologies and justify alternative approaches by considering ethics and sustainability (PILO 2a, 4c)
6. Solve problems independently and originally in the area of start-up and developmental management by considering ethics and sustainability. (PILO 4a, 4b).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme.
Readings
Temeljna:
• Duh, M. (2011). Ustanovitveni in razvojni management. Zapiski predavanj. Maribor: EPF. Strani: 14-17;21-31; 32-39.
• Duh, M. (2015). Upravljanje podjetja in strateški management. Ljubljana: GV Založba. Strani: 112-134, 178-244.
• Duh, M. (2022). Strateški management za trajnostni razvoj podjetij = Strategic management for sustainable development of companies. V: Duh, M. (ur.), et al. Izzivi trajnostnega razvoja organizacij. Harlow (England) [etc.]: Pearson Education. str. 58-81, ilustr. ISBN 978-1-80006-681-6.
Dopolnilna literatura za razširitev znanja z izbranimi tematskimi področji bo določena individualno glede na izbrano seminarsko raziskavo
Additional information on implementation and assessment Note:
Written exam can be replaced with two partial exams.
