Strategies for Business Growth (5cr)

Code: 5D00DS40-3002

General information

Enrollment: 10.11.2025 - 21.12.2025; Registration for introductions has not started yet.

Timing: 01.01.2026 - 31.05.2026; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: SeAMK Master School

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 0 - 50

Degree programmes: Master of Business Administration, International Business Management

Teachers: Sanna Joensuu-Salo

Teacher in charge: Elisa Kannasto

Groups: IBM25
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management

Course: 5D00DS40

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student can analyze different business growth strategies including organic and non-organic growth strategies. The student can describe the basic concepts and theories of business growth and can analyze the antecedents and consequences of growth. The student can identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth in different market situations.

Content

Theories of business growth
Organic and non-organic firm growth
Market growth strategies
Antecedents of business growth
Managing business growth

Materials

Demirel, P., & Danisman, G.O. (2019). Eco-innovation and firm growth in the circular economy: Evidence from European small- and medium-sized enterprises. Business Strategy and the Environment 28, 1608-1618.

Jansen, J.J.P., Heavey, C., Mom, T.J.M., Simsek, Z., & Zahra, S.A. (2023). Scaling up: Building, Leading and Sustaining Rapid Growth Over Time. Journal of Management Studies, 60(3), 581-604

Coad, A., Segarra, A., & Teruel, M. (2016). Innovation and Firm Growth: Does firm age play a role? Research Policy, 45, 387-400.

MacKelvie, A., & Wiklund, J. (2010). Advancing Firm Growth Research: A Focus on Growth Mode Instead of Growth Rate. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 34(2), 261-288.

Randall, R. (2021). Innovation Strategies for Survival and Growth. Emerald Publishing Limited.

Baisya, R.K. (2010). Winning Strategies for business. Response Books, Sage.

Teaching methods

Virtual lecturer and assignments.

Student workload

135 hours of student work (including online lectures and implementation of assignments.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates comprehension of the basic concepts of business growth. The student provides a basic-level analysis of antecedents and consequences of business growth. The student is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth understandably.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a good comprehension of the concepts related to business growth. The student provides a clear and comprehensive analysis of antecedents and consequences of business growth. The student is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth using relevant theories.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent comprehension of the concepts of business growth. The student provides a systematic and multifaceted analysis of antecedents and consequences of business growth. The student is able to identify and evaluate opportunities for business growth using profound theoretical justification.