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MGX5360 - Strategic management in the public sector

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Business and Economics

Organisational Unit

Department of Management

Coordinator(s)

Dr Linda McGuire

Offered

Not offered in 2016

Synopsis

This unit focuses on the practical application of strategic management concepts, theories and analytical techniques in the public sector. Public value, public accountability and public policy processes are fundamental differences that have practical implications for strategic management. Learning is structured around cases. The emphasis is on understanding the nature and complexity of strategy problems, the role of strategic analysis, and the application of frameworks and techniques to identify issues and evaluate options.

Outcomes

Our students will be able to:

Identify and analyse the factors that influence strategy in public sector contexts
Select and apply appropriate frameworks and analytical techniques for strategic analysis in public sector contexts
Research and evaluate evidence for strategic analysis in public sector contexts
Evaluate strategic issues in a case and design appropriate recommendations for action.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Linda McGuire

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: 0105, 0319, 2099, 2778, 1065, 3801, 1506, 2643, 2642, 0200, 0201, 0028 or 1822 and must have passed MGF5927, MGX9270, MPA5901 or MPA9001 or seek Chief Examiner's approval before undertaking this unit.