BUO5SM
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
BUO5SM
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a wide-ranging introduction to strategic management. The emphasis is on considering a broad range of views surrounding strategic management and synthesising perspectives from the evidence presented. Views considered provide a basis for developing a foundation for informed strategic decision-making. The subject analyses the issue of the strategic process, plans and patterns, competition and control.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites students must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects BUA5SM
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Strategic Management Competitiveness and Globalisation, Concepts and Cases | Prescribed | Hitt, Ireland and Hodkinson | 9TH EDITION, SOUTH-WESTERN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To apply skills and expertise enabling the constructive participation in strategic development and execution.
- Activities:
- Online discussion and readings cover key issues around strategic management. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with these issues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. To articulate diverse theoretical positions describing strategic management and to write critically about strategic management issues.
- Activities:
- Online discussion and readings cover key theoretical positions around strategic management. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with these theoretical positions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. To demonstrate an engagement with body of knowledge and fundamental issues surrounding the practice of strategic management.
- Activities:
- Online discussion and readings cover key issues around strategic management. Assessment provides opportunity to critically engage with these issues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Subject options
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Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Forum participation (2000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One group assignment (2000 words per person) | 3-4 students per group | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
One individual case study (2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGeraldine Kennett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Forum participation (2000 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
One group assignment (2000 words per person) | 3-4 students per group | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
One individual case study (2000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |