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2021/2022  BA-BHAAI1064U  Managing Strategically in a Globalised World

English Title
Managing Strategically in a Globalised World

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Bachelor
Duration Summer
Start time of the course Summer
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Max. participants 100
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Joao Albino-Pimentel - Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI)
For academic questions related to the course, please contact course responsible Joao Albino-Pimentel (ja.si@cbs.dk).
Main academic disciplines
  • CSR and sustainability
  • Globalisation and international business
  • Strategy
Teaching methods
  • Blended learning
Last updated on 01-12-2021

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Learning objectives
To achieve grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes and errors:
  • Describe the concepts of strategic management models.
  • Identify methods of achieving sustainable competitive advantage in relevant markets.
  • Explain key success factors of an entity through the identification of core competencies, competitive advantages, and strategies.
  • Apply the principles of strategic analysis in both domestic and international settings.
  • Assess the suitability of various forms of strategic options in a global context.
  • Demonstrate awareness of issues relating to the implementation and monitoring of a chosen strategy.
Course prerequisites
Strategic Management is a capstone course for an undergraduate business major program. Participants should be familiar with principles of management and functional business management concepts.
Examination
Managing Strategically in a Globalised World:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Written sit-in exam on CBS' computers
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration 4 hours
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Summer
Aids Closed book: no aids
However, at all written sit-in exams the student has access to the basic IT application package (Microsoft Office (minus Excel), digital pen and paper, 7-zip file manager, Adobe Acrobat, Texlive, VLC player, Windows Media Player), and the student is allowed to bring simple writing and drawing utensils (non-digital). PLEASE NOTE: Students are not allowed to communicate with others during the exam.
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.
The 1st retake is the same as the ordinary exam, and the 2nd retake is a 72-hour, maximum 10-pages home assignment
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

This course introduces participants to the concepts and issues involved in strategic management as well as the actions required to acquire and maintain competitive advantages in business. 

 

Lessons taught will aid participants in understanding the relationship between strategy and business performance. Attention will focus on appreciating why some organizations outperform others in a global environment.
 
Participants will be brought through and develop an understanding of the strategic management process and cases will be discussed to reinforce the theoretical framework.
 
Description of the teaching methods
This course consists of sessions will be based on blended learning approaches, including theory lectures, videos, quizzes, open discussions, student presentations and cases.
Feedback during the teaching period
Students will have several opportunities to receive feedback on their assignments and learning, including a revision session.
Student workload
Preliminary assignment 20 hours
Classroom attendance 38 hours
Preparation 121 hours
Feedback activities 7 hours
Examination 20 hours
Further Information

Ordinary 6 weeks course

 

Preliminary Assignment:

A generic test/assignment will be developed concerning “Nordic Nine”. It will be uploaded on Canvas at the end of May. Students are expected to access this assignment before classes begin. The assignment will not be reviewed in classes

 

Course and exam timetable is/will be available on https://www.cbs.dk/uddannelse/international-summer-university-programme-isup/courses-and-exams

 

We reserve the right to cancel the course if we do not get enough applications. This will be communicated on https://www.cbs.dk/uddannelse/international-summer-university-programme-isup/courses-and-exams in start March.

 
Last updated on 01-12-2021