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Study Course Description
Strategic Management
Course Code
LSPA_084
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Sport Pedagogy
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Signe Luika
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To expand knowledge of strategic management, as well as raise awareness of the importance of strategic planning and putting strategic plans into practice based on world experience.
Preliminary Knowledge
Mastering of the study course Management Theory
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Knows the basics of strategic planning and management; 2. Knows various methods of strategic analysis and strategy creation; 3. Knows about the latest trends in strategic planning and management.
Skills
1.4. Can perform various strategic analyses; 5. Knows how to evaluate strategies and various strategic documents.
Competences
1.6. Able to select and evaluate the most suitable strategic management approach for a specific situation; 7. Able to carry out one of the strategic analyzes or evaluate the performance of others; 8. Able to compare the approaches and experience of different countries and organizations in strategic issues; 9. Able to develop or evaluate strategic documents developed by others.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independently and in groups to study information about strategic management and planning, as well as to be informed about current events in strategic planning and the business world in general. Prepare presentations on the topics indicated during the course, and pass the final test.
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Examination
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Examination |
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The overall assessment is summative, it consists of:
- Seminars/presentations;
- Reading reports;
- Final work.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Basics and importance of strategic management
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On site
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2
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Systemic approach, problems and methods of solving them
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Strategic analysis and planning (strategy, industry, resource)
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Strategic analysis and planning (strategy, industry, resource)
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Strategic analysis and planning (strategy, industry, resource)
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On site
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of competitiveness and its planning in companies
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of competitiveness and its planning in companies
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Corporate and business level strategic planning
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Corporate and business level strategic planning
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On site
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Other
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Topics
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Review and analysis of popular business strategies in the world
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On site
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Other
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Review and analysis of popular business strategies in the world
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Strategic analysis and planning (strategy, industry, resource)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Strategic analysis and planning (strategy, industry, resource)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of competitiveness and its planning in companies
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Corporate and business level strategic planning
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Review and analysis of popular business strategies in the world
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ieva Kalve. “Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus. Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība”. Rīga: Turība, 2005. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Robert M., Grant. „Contemporary Strategy Analysis”. Malden: Blackwell, 2024.
3.
Nevils Leiks. „Stratēģiskā plānošana”. Multineo, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
Robert M., Grant. „Contemporary Strategy Analysis”. Malden: Blackwell, 2024.
Additional Reading
1.
Maikls E. Gerbers. “Uzņēmējdarbības meistarība”. Rīga: Zoldnera izdevniecība, 2013.
2.
Donalds Dž. Tramps, Roberts T.Kijosaki. “Kāpēc mēs gribam, lai jūs kļūtu bagāts”. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2009.
3.
Carl W. Stern, Michael S. Deimler. The Boston Consulting Group on Strategy. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
4.
Harvard Business Review (ikmēneša menedžmenta žurnāls/a monthly management journal)
5.
Ridderstråle, Jonas. Funky business forever: how to enjoy capitalism. 3rd edition. Harlow: Financial Times/Pearson, 2008.
6.
Arnold C. Cooper, Sharon A. Alvarez, Alejandro A. Carrera, Luiz F. Mesquita, Roberto S. Vassol. „Entrepreneurial Strategies”. Blackwell, 2006.
7.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
8.
Carl W. Stern, Michael S. Deimler. The Boston Consulting Group on Strategy. John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
9.
Ridderstråle, Jonas. Funky business forever: how to enjoy capitalism. 3rd edition. Harlow: Financial Times/Pearson, 2008.
10.
Arnold C. Cooper, Sharon A. Alvarez, Alejandro A. Carrera, Luiz F. Mesquita, Roberto S. Vassol. „Entrepreneurial Strategies”. Blackwell, 2006.
Other Information Sources
1.
mckinsey
2.
Dienas Bizness
3.
BCG
4.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
mckinsey
6.
BCG