Course overview
This course focuses on the importance of strategic management in determining organisational performance through introducing the management concepts, skills and abilities relevant to an organisation's strategic capacity to create and capture value. Students can expect to learn about and critically apply contemporary strategic management thinking to modern-day organisations operating in dynamic and fast changing environments. Topics include an integrated approach to applying tools and frameworks to strategic analysis, formulating strategy and strategy implementation.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse the internal and external environments in which businesses operate and assess the implications of forecast changes.
- Apply understanding of the theories, concepts and tools that support strategic management in organizations.
- Individually and collaboratively evaluate and synthesise information and existing knowledge from numerous sources and experiences.
- Apply appropriate tools, theories and concepts to analyse strategic issues in organizationas and to develop options for implementation.
- Participate constructively in team situations to complete tasks and meet agreed deadlines.