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2016/2017  KAN-CFSMO1117U  Strategic Management

English Title
Strategic Management

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Diego Stea - Department of Strategic Management and Globalization (SMG)
Main academic disciplines
  • Strategy
Last updated on 02-08-2016
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors: The objective of this course is to enable students to provide an in-depth study of a problem of scientific relevance with the required literature of the course. Students must demonstrate this ability through a combination of theory and methods in a scientific paper. The evaluation criteria are based on contribution, structural consistency and logical flow, clarity of argumentation with justification for use of analytical approaches, and thoughtful discussions that show a deep understanding of the strategic issue. A high performing scientific paper should fulfil all of these requirements.

The learning objectives are demonstrated in the exam to the degree to which students can:
  • Show a thorough understanding of the required literature.
  • Limit the scientific paper to a particular level of analysis and theoretical problem.
  • Apply relevant theories within the focus of the scientific paper.
  • Produce a solid analysis within the theoretical framework.
  • Demonstrate abilities in analyzing and reflecting on an academic subject.
Examination
Strategic Management:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Group exam
Number of people in the group max. 2
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration 2 weeks to prepare
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Autumn
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
If the number of registered candidates for the make-up examination/re-take examination warrants that it may most appropriately be held as an oral examination, the programme office will inform the students that the make-up examination/re-take examination will be held as an oral examination instead
Description of the exam procedure

The exam will consist of the preparation of a scientific (subject-related) paper covering topics taught in the course. The paper can be completed individually or in groups of two. The topics of the papers are distributed randomly to individuals/teams. If made in groups of two, evaluation will be made individually. As each student receives an individual grade, each group member must identify the exam sections he/she has authored. The make-up/re-exam report can be written individually or in groups (provided that other students are taking the make-up/re-exam).
Course content and structure

Strategic management is a highly eclectic field that has applied ideas and perspectives from many different academic disciplines. Therefore, the course will emphasize this diversity and seek to develop a deeper understanding and an appreciation of the many facets that surround strategic decision making processes including competitor analysis, coopetition, alliances, core competencies, organizational learning, dynamic knowledge creation, strategic responsiveness, etc. Managing the strategy process does not equate to a mechanical application of management tools, but constitutes an intellectual exercise often incorporating paradoxical approaches. To this end, the course will explore the implications of different strategy making modes through selective use of case examples and open class discussions.

 

Course status
This is a theoretically founded course introducing the basics of the strategy field and forms the basis for second semester course in corporate strategy.
Teaching methods
Lectures with open class discussion and selected case studies.
Student workload
Preparation 100 hours
Classes and exercises 80 hours
Exam 26 hours
Expected literature

Textbook: Grant, Robert M. (2010). Contemporary stretegy Analysis, 8th Edition, (Text and Cases Edition), John Wiley and Sons, UK.

Scientific articles.

Case studies.

 
Last updated on 02-08-2016