STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
MGT3SMX
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides you with a comprehensive understanding of techniques and models applied in organisations to ensure sustainable competitive advantage. This involves application of key theories to decisions and actions taken by an organisation's senior management team to devise a long-term plan with the intention of developing the organisation's core competencies and increasing the organisation's competitiveness. Key topics in this subject include: understanding the dynamics of the internal and external environments, Value Chain Analysis, the 5 Forces Model, corporate level strategy, business level strategy, modes of entry into domestic and international markets, propensity to innovate and level of competition and corporate governance. The focus will be on developing the ability of students to understand, evaluate and effectively apply strategic management knowledge to modern organisations.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB and MGT1FOX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT3SMG
Equivalent subjects MGT3SMG
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | Strategic Management Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2019 | Didasko Group |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Using a scenario based approach, demonstrate an ability to consider assumptions, classify and explore strategic information, and formulate an integrated and insightful analytical response.
- Activities:
- Online discussion forums, case studies, zoom sessions and exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
02. Using scenario based approach, demonstrate an ability to reflect critically upon research processes for the discipline.
- Activities:
- Online discussion forums, case studies, zoom sessions and exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
03. Demonstrate an ability to use mathematics to analyse a scenario, create approaches to that scenario and critically evaluate a solution to that scenario.
- Activities:
- Online discussion forums, case studies, zoom sessions and exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Apply the conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge of strategic management to assess competitive organisational scenarios, and position and plan for these organisations to operate effectively on a competitive business landscape
- Activities:
- Online discussion forums, case studies, zoom sessions and exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
02
-
13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 02 to week 13
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
15
-
26
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 15 to week 26
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
23
-
34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 23 to week 34
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
41
-
52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
from week 41 to week 52
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
45
One 3.0 days unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 45
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2020, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzanne Young
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
50
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week
on any day including weekend
during the day
in week 50
and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Authentic Learning Case Study Assignment (1,200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Individual Research Portfolio (1,500 words) | 40 | 03 | |
| Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (750 words) | 15 | 02, 04 | |
| 5 fortnightly online exercises (equivalent to 1000 words) | Each exercise worth 3% and equivalent to 200 words. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |