Strategy and Strategic Thinking: Business, Military, Biology, Games, Memes - A Journey of Exploration

Education facts

Code: KOMD02

<p>Why do some strategies succeed while others fail? And how can strategic thinking both solve problems and create new ones? In this course, you will explore strategic thinking from a range of perspectives. </p><p>The course provides a broad introduction to the history and development of strategy. You will become familiar with key thinkers and theories while learning how to apply strategic concepts and analytical tools to real-life situations.</p><p>The course examines why strategic thinking is so highly valued, what makes it difficult, and what consequences strategic decisions can have. You will engage with ideas and theories from business, military history, biology, game theory, communication, and disinformation. By comparing how strategies are used across different fields, you will gain new ways of understanding and analyzing complex challenges in society. </p><p>Whether you are interested in leadership, communication, politics, social issues, or decision-making, this course offers valuable insights into strategy in both theory and practice.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2, Mathematics 2a or 2b or 2c/Mathematics level 2a or level 2b or level 2c, and Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Strategy and Strategic Thinking: Business, Military, Biology, Games, Memes - A Journey of Exploration

  Lund University

  Helsingborg

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %