2015/2016
MA-MMBSO1016U Managing Strategy and Change
English Title |
Managing Strategy and
Change |
|
Language |
English |
Course ECTS |
4.5 ECTS |
Type |
Mandatory |
Level |
Part Time Master |
Duration |
One Quarter |
Start time of the course |
Third Quarter |
Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for Master of Business Administration in Shipping
and Logistics
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Course
coordinator |
- Bent Petersen - Department of Strategic Management and
Globalization (SMG)
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Main academic
disciplines |
- Project and change management
- Strategy
|
Last updated on
20-08-2015
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Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students
should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor
mistakes or errors:
- Compare the main schools of strategic thinking
- Identify the main methodological frameworks used in the
formulation of business strategies
- Analyse the dynamics of strategy formulation and
implementation
- Translate, explore and resolve a strategic setting of a problem
addressed, facilitating the use of analytical frameworks
issue
|
Examination |
Managing
Strategy and Change:
|
Exam ECTS |
4,5 |
Examination form |
Home assignment - written product |
Individual or group exam |
Individual |
Size of written product |
Max. 20 pages |
Assignment type |
Project |
Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date
and time. |
Grading scale |
7-step scale |
Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and second internal
examiner |
Exam period |
Winter |
Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary
exam
|
|
Course content and
structure |
This final module introduces theories of firm strategy,
discussing the strategy process, the main characteristics of global
strategies, implementation of strategies, networks, strategic
alliances and intellectual capital. A main topic of discussion will
be the implications on strategy of the increasing globalisation of
international markets. The module is a primer on theories of
strategy with examples from globally oriented firms. The module
also serves as an introduction to the integrating strategy project,
with sessions on how to conduct a proper industry
analysis.
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Teaching methods |
The module very interactive and will
combine lectures, discussions, group work and case presentations.
Participants are requested to read the compulsory reading
identified in the programme. Overall the teaching format relies
heavily on the integration of real issues from participants and
other companies. |
Last updated on
20-08-2015