Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. define, explain and illustrate a range of strategic management theories
2. analyse an organisation’s internal and external strategically relevant environments by applying appropriate theories, models and heuristics
3. undertake an applied research project in the field of strategic management
4. explain how to apply evidence-based best practice strategy analysis and execution
5. demonstrate a critical understanding of strategic management theories and current empirical research associated with the topics covered in this course
6. communicate effectively in oral and written forms about strategic management theories and their application using appropriate concepts, logic and rhetorical conventions.

Work Integrated Learning

Projects

Students will be engaged in projects designed with and for organisational partners.

Other Information

Students with an active Education Access Plan (EAP) are encouraged to discuss support with the Course Convenor (if necessary).

Indicative Assessment

1. Typical assessments may include, but are not restricted to: in-class exercises, written and oral assignments, quizzes, examinations, group project tasks, oral presentations, and other assessments deemed appropriate to show the attainment of the learning outcomes set for the course. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (50) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
2. A research-based project, a capstone experience and/or a piece of scholarship. Further details will be made available via the Class Summary. (50) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]
3. Oral assessment task. Further details, including % value, will be made available via the Class Summary. (0) [LO 1,2,3,4,5,6]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

Students taking this course are expected to commit 130 hours to complete the work. For semester length offerings, this will typically include 3 hours per week in class and at least 7 hours a week on average (excluding non-teaching weeks) on course reading, research, writing and assessment work.

Inherent Requirements

Students in this course are required to have the ability to:

• communicate to individuals and a broader audience in oral and written formats.

Prescribed Texts

Information about the prescribed textbook (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.

Preliminary Reading

Information about indicative readings (if any) will be made available via the Class Summary.

Assumed Knowledge

This course is open to any student with an interest in Strategic Management.

For students studying a 2-year/96-unit Masters program in RSM that requires completion of BUSI7280, MGMT7020, MGMT7250 and MKTG7260, you are suggested to study those courses first so that you have relevant foundational Management knowledge before attempting 8000-level advanced courses. This will also make it more feasible to transfer between programs if your study interests change.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links