BUSMGT 717 : Strategic Management

Business and Economics

2022 Quarter Two (1224) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Advanced analysis of corporate and competitive strategy with a focus on innovation, diversification and strategic change. Uses a case-based approach to evaluate the strengths and limitations of different perspectives for creating an appropriate strategy.

Course Overview

The goal of the course is to provide an overview of strategic management. As such, the course introduces participants to core strategy ideas and concepts. Participants will acquire the disciplinary knowledge, analytical skills and practical experience in strategic analysis to support their future careers in strategy roles. This will be done via interactive classes, readings and applied exercises.
In class, participants are expected to critically analyse strategies and environmental conditions of organisations using appropriate theory, frameworks, and tools. In addition, participants are expected to evaluate strategic options, taking into account the organisational and environmental contexts and potential risks. Out of class, participants are expected to study any preliminary material (e.g., required readings, self-learning exercises) and work on assignments.
This course is designed to familiarise students with the role of a strategy analyst with the aim of enabling graduates to perform effectively when they join the workforce. In addition to building subject matter expertise in strategic management, the course is designed to build the interpersonal and communication skills participants will need to articulate strategy and influence decision-makers in the workplace.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: BUSMGT 711-714 with at least a B- average

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Master of Management

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and understand key theories, models and frameworks underpinning strategic management. (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
  2. Critically evaluate information obtained by applying relevant strategic management theories, models and frameworks. (Capability 2, 3 and 4.2)
  3. Conduct strategic analysis by integrating various theories, models and frameworks while demonstrating critical and creative thinking. (Capability 1, 3 and 5.1)
  4. Collaborate to solve business cases using relevant theories, models and frameworks. (Capability 3, 4.1 and 4.3)
  5. Summarise and communicate the analysis and recommendations in a professionally presented manner. (Capability 4.2, 4.3 and 5.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Class preparation discussion 10% Individual Coursework
Group presentation 25% Group Coursework
Industry and competitor analysis 25% Individual Coursework
Strategy report 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Class preparation discussion
Group presentation
Industry and competitor analysis
Strategy report

Workload Expectations

The class will meet for 3.5 hours each week. Class time will be used for a combination of lectures (1.5 h) and workshops (2 h). In addition to attending classes, students should be prepared to spend about another 11.5 hours per week on activities related to this course. This time will be devoted to reading the text, engaging with your group, researching, analysing and writing your group presentation and individual assignments.

Delivery Mode

Online

Attendance is required at scheduled online activities including lectures and workshops to complete components of the course.
The course will include live online events including lectures and workshops. Lectures will be recorded.
Attendance on campus is not required.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University quarter timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Hanson, D., Backhouse, K., Leaney, D., Hitt, MA., Ireland, RD., & Hoskisson, RE. (2021). Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalisation (7th Edition). Cengage (ISBN: 9780170457187 or ISBN: 9780170451116)
      All other course materials can be accessed via Canvas.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Students will be asked to complete fast feedback in Week 3, and a course evaluation near the end of the course to provide feedback that will be used to inform the ongoing development of the course.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

The way to avoid plagiarism is to reference your work. If you are in doubt about how to reference properly, ask someone – your lecturers, tutors and the Student Learning Centre are good places to start. Please refer to the following website for further information about academic referencing: http://www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/2.html
Links to an external site.
The document Guidelines: Conduct of Coursework provides further advice on how to avoid plagiarism. It can be found at: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright.html
Links to an external site.
The penalties for plagiarism can be severe, including losing some or all of the marks for the assignment. Major offences can be sent to the University’s Discipline Committee, where further penalties can be imposed.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Students are urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course lecturers.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 17/03/2022 08:08 a.m.