AFF9180

Financial institutions' planning and strategy

(BUS)

Mr Michael Vincent

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Caulfield

Synopsis: Topics include the nature and importance of strategic planning and strategic management; the strategic planning process and thinking strategically; identifying missions, values and strategy; strategic analysis; strategy formulation; choosing strategic alternatives; strategy implementation, review, assessment and control; issues in international business; strategic issues for financial institutions.

Assessment: Class participation: 5% + Syndicate assignment: 35% + Examination (3 hours): 60%