MGX9761 - Strategic management

Leader: Dr Quamrul Alam

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Evening)

Synopsis

Identification and evaluation of the firm's competitive position, its markets, government policies, social issues, emerging trends and key factors which are critical for success in its environment. The crafting of an appropriate strategy supported by structure, controls and rewards.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• understand the dynamic nature of business and the strategic management processes employed by businesses to gain sustainable competitive advantage
• develop analytical skills to plan the future of an organisation in its competitive environment from the viewpoint of the Chief Executive
• identify the necessary skills for developing and implementing strategies that will enable the organisation to achieve competitive advantage and sustainability
• critically analyse the strategic management theories and practices to apply to organisational realities
• develop management skills and knowledge to examine strategic management challenges from strategy, change and learning perspective.

Assessment

Individual assignment (3000 words): 40% Group presentation: 20%
Individual assignment (3000 words): 40%

Contact hours

3-hour class per week, block mode

Prerequisites

MGX9600, MGX9970 and a further 12 credit points of study at 9000-level

Prohibitions

MGG9371