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The course introduces theory and techniques firms use to sustain long-term performance by aligning their activities with the strategic environment. It encourages integration of business disciplines to develop coherent solutions to firms' strategic challenges.
The objectives of the course are:1. Understand and apply the major business strategy frameworks.2. Appreciate the role and importance of corporate governance.3. Analyse the internal and external strategic environment of a firm and articulate well-supportedrecommendations for action.4. Discuss the merits of different types of corporate portfolio, the value of the corporate centre and issues in corporate acquisitions and alliances.5. Appreciate the roles of different actors, processes and actions in strategy development.6. Critically evaluate an organisation’s approach to strategic control.7. Discuss the importance of innovation in organisations and the ways that firms can remain innovative.8. Communicate logical and coherent written strategic analysis and solutions to a complex business case.
(1) ACCT102; and (2) A further 45 points at 200-level or above
MGMT320
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Lectures for MGMT344 are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system. However, lecture attendance is highly recommended as it provides a more engaging and interactive experience.
Eldrede Tinashe Kahiya
The ‘45% rule’ applies to this course. That is, student needs to reach 45% weighted average across invigilated assessments. Please refer here for further information.Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.Guidelines for the Use of AI in CourseworkThe use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment.It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit workthat is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples ofacademic misconduct include, but are not limited to:Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is notexpressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.
The course text is Exploring Strategy: Text and Cases, 13th Edition, Richard Whittington, Patrick Regnér, Duncan Angwin, Gerry Johnson, Kevan Scholes. Pearson 2023Additional materials will be posted on Learn
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Domestic fee $1,003.00
International fee $4,538.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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