BUSMGT 717 : Strategic Management
Business and Economics
2022 Quarter Two (1224) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
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.
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 |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and understand key theories, models and frameworks underpinning strategic management. (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
- Critically evaluate information obtained by applying relevant strategic management theories, models and frameworks. (Capability 2, 3 and 4.2)
- Conduct strategic analysis by integrating various theories, models and frameworks while demonstrating critical and creative thinking. (Capability 1, 3 and 5.1)
- Collaborate to solve business cases using relevant theories, models and frameworks. (Capability 3, 4.1 and 4.3)
- 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 |
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Class preparation discussion | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Group presentation | 25% | Group Coursework |
Industry and competitor analysis | 25% | Individual Coursework |
Strategy report | 40% | Individual Coursework |
4 types | 100% |
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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.
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.
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.