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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.
Relationship to Other CoursesThis course forms part of the B.Com majors in Management, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, and International Business. It seeks to draw upon and apply knowledge from the functional areas of management. It is followed by MGMT345 Strategy Processes and Practices. It also prepares students for the M.Com course in Advanced Strategic Management.WorkloadAs a 15-point course, this course represents 150 hours of learning, of which the timetabled classes are but one component. Students will also need to complete the weekly course readings and quizzes and apply their learning in the group case project as well as in the final exam.
The overarching learning goal for the course is the ability to apply strategic management knowledge and techniques to business problems. This includes the ability to:Understand and apply the major business strategy frameworks;Appreciate the role and importance of corporate governance; Analyse the internal and external strategic environment of a firm and articulate well-supported recommendations for action;Discuss the merits of different types of corporate portfolio, the value of the corporate centre and issues in corporate acquisitions and alliance;Appreciate the roles of different actors, processes and actions in strategy development;Critically evaluate an organisation’s approach to strategic control;Discuss the importance of innovation in organisations and the ways that firms can remain innovative;Communicate logical and coherent written strategic analysis and solutions to a complex business case.B.Com Learning Goals1) Graduates can demonstrate advanced knowledge of their selected subject major, informed by the broader context of commerce. The course develops advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in strategic management, and assesses this in the final exam. 2) Graduates are able to use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address specific problems.In this course, students analyse a major business case, applying methods and materials from throughout the course to encapsulate and address the strategic issues facing the business.3) Graduates can understand issues from a range of ethical, global and multicultural perspectives.The course covers ethical issues in the corporate governance class. Global and multicultural issues are often strategically significant in the cases discussed throughout the course.4) Graduates are able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.This course assesses and helps develop written communication in the case project and final exam. It develops oral communication through group work as well as encouraging live discussion in the classes.
(1) ACCT102; and (2) 45 points at 200-level or above in MGMT, MKTG or MSCI
MGMT320
Attendance in lectures is expected. Lectures include examples and exercises not posted on Learn. Material from the lectures can be in the exam.
Paul Knott
David Stiles
GradingThe course is graded using the standard University scale. Marks are not standardised. Grade cut-offs may be adjusted as part of the moderation process.Holding of Student WorkFor quality assurance purposes the School is required to hold on record a number of assessment pieces as examples of differing standards of work. If you have any objections to the school holding your assessment for this purpose then email the course coordinator to ensure your assignment is not used for this purpose.
Johnson, Gerry et al; Exploring strategy : text & cases ; 10th edition ; (Additional materials will be posted on Learn).
MGMT344S1 Course Outline LEARN
Class RepresentativeA class representative may be asked to volunteer in the first few weeks of class. Any problems with the course can be raised with the class rep. Their email can be found at UCSA. The class representative will take up any issues raised by class members with the lecturer concerned as they occur.Departmental Academic Policies The Department assumes that you have read this document.You should also read the General Course and Examination RegulationsDishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.Coversheets - Group and Individual
Domestic fee $759.00
International fee $3,125.00
* 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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