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2025/2026  MA-MMBAO1072U  Strategic Management

English Title
Strategic Management

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 3 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Part Time Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Autumn, Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Master of Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Marie Louise Mors - Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI)
Main academic disciplines
  • Strategy
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 01-07-2025

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Learning objectives
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:
  • - Discuss the logic of key models, frameworks and analytical approaches from the strategic management domain.
  • - Identify a suitable case for the application of relevant theories and frameworks.
  • - Apply the relevant theories and frameworks to analyze the chosen case (your own organization or in the lack thereof, an assigned organization).
  • - Present argumentation using the key models, frameworks, theories, and analytical approaches from the strategic management course.
  • - Build a consistent and logical conclusion that follows from the analysis and is supported with references to the relevant analysis, theory, and/or data about the organization.
Examination
Strategic Management:
Exam ECTS 3
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Project
Release of assignment Subject chosen by students themselves, see guidelines if any
Duration Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Winter and Spring
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

The aim of the Strategic Management course is to provide you with both a strong theoretical understanding and a practical grasp of the basic analytical tools in strategic management. In this course, you will apply the theoretical insights to practical case studies and in-class group exercises that serve to create a thorough foundation for dealing with strategic management.

The course intends to extend your knowledge to help you define and assess the quality of a firm's business model and competitive strategy. Nurturing a sound understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts inherent to strategic management should help you formulate evaluate and implement strategies that help firms gain competitive advantage. The course emphasizes practical application of theory. This is sought through active utilization of theorical frameworks to solve real world company issues.
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
  • Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
Description of the teaching methods
The course is structured in 8 sessions where each session is focusing on a specific topic
The course has 8 sessions and diverse teaching methods using lectures, cases, readings, and discussions. The class meetings are interactive and require ongoing engagement of the students. This includes preparation of the reading materials for each class.
Feedback during the teaching period
The Feedback: Feedback is given to the student together with the grade when the exam has been assessed.
The Evaluation: At the evaluation unit at CBS’s Economics & Analysis department, we ask you to evaluate the overall course. In other words, if there has been exercise classes and lectures, the evaluation should include both. We evaluate every course and faculty to secure and strengthen the professional level of the offered course.
Student workload
Lectures 32 hours
Preparation and exam 50,5 hours
Last updated on 01-07-2025