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GSBS6060

Strategic Management

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Newcastle City PrecinctTrimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3
Sydney Bathurst StreetTrimester 2, Trimester 3
UoN SingaporeTrimester 2
WebLearn GradSchoolTrimester 2, Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2013, 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)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
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

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for GSBS6060