GSBS6060

Strategic Management

Faculty of Business and Law Newcastle Business School

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Newcastle City Precinct	Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Singapore SAA Global	Block 3
Sydney Bathurst Street	Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
UoN Singapore	Trimester 1, Trimester 3
WebLearn GradSchool	Trimester 1, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Strategic Management informs students of issues and perspectives in strategic management and corporate policy as well as test knowledge and skills through a range of possible challenges such as debates and case studies participation in a corporate policy game or a management consultancy in addition to an exam.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Critically discuss the concepts and models of strategic management.
2. Think strategically about an organisation, its present business position, its long-term direction, its resource and competitive capabilities, the effectiveness of its strategy, and its opportunities for gaining sustainable competitive advantage.
3. Utilise strategic management tools to conduct strategic analysis of organisations in a variety of industries and competitive situations and understand the challenges and opportunities of the global market environment.
4. Develop and present a critically reflective, well-structured case analysis.
5. Integrate the tasks of management and planning in an organisation within a competitive environment.

Content

- Overview of strategic management
- Strategic Management Theory
- Strategic Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy Development
- Strategic Evaluation
- Strategy Implementation
- Current Issues in Strategic Management

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

40 units of Master of Business or MBA core courses

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Case Study
Lecture
Seminar

Assessment Items

Examination: Formal
Other: (please specify)	Case Analysis
Other: (please specify)	Presentation
Reports	Reports/Essay

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Business, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Aviation Management and associated combined programs.

Timetables