Activity management (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

After completing the course, the student is able to:

- create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
- develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
- manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
- develop the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content of the course:
- arts and culture organization´s strategy
- managing brand and stakeholder communication
- managing strategy process
- managing production process

18.09.2025 at 09.00-13.00 Online
25.09.2025 at 09.00-13.00 Online
02.10.2025 at 09.00-13.00 Online
13.11.2025 at 09.00-13.00 Online

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:

create a strategy for a arts and culture organization
develop a brand for a arts and culture organization and manage stakeholder communication
manage arts and culture production processes inclusively
developing the management system of an arts and culture organization

Content

arts and culture organization´s strategy
managing brand and stakeholder communication
managing strategy process
managing production process

Materials

Reading recommendation: W. Chan Kim,Renee Mauborgne, Sinisen meren strategia
Material specified by the teacher.

Teaching methods

groupwork, individual assignments, independent studying, working in Zoom or Teams

Exam schedules

The course is not completed by examination.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Constructive method and flipped learning: problem-based and solution-oriented learning.

Foresight, circular economy and well-being skills are essential elements of the course.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to complete the course.

Student workload

The course includes two learning assignments, both with parts A and B.

Group assignment - part A and B
Individual assignment - part A and B

Online teaching 16 h
Group work 140 h
Independent work 79 h

Total 135 h (5 ECT)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the learning assignments: group assignment and individual assignment.

Group assignment - part A and B (assessment 1-5/fail)
Individual assignment - part A and B (assessment 1-5/fail)

Passing the course requires the satisfactory completion of all learning assignments. The assessment criteria for each assignment can be found in Itslearning.

The use of AI varies between different learning assignments. The use of AI is instructed on an assignment-by-assignment basis in the course.

Failed (0)

The student has not returned all the assignments, has not attended 50% of the online meetings or has not successfully completed the assignments to make up for the absence.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Successful completion of all learning assignments.
The learning assignments were carried out in accordance with the assignment, but the output was modest in content and limited in scope.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The individual/group has mastered the key content of the course and the source material and has been able to use them in the preparation of learning assignments. The assignments have been completed in accordance with the terms of reference and the returned document is of good content and scope.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The individual/group has an excellent grasp of the course content and source material and has been able to use them effectively in their work. The individual/group has actively sought information, new solutions and perspectives. The quality and scope of the documents returned for the learning assignments are excellent. They demonstrate a deep knowledge of the source material and the ability to apply the lessons learned in a meaningful way.

Further information

Course-related matters are handled by e-mail.