Strategic Management (MSB108)
To achieve sustainable competitive advantage in a complex and dynamic business environment, organizations need to develop and execute strategies. The course offers a blend of classic strategy concepts and their application across new and existing business models. It describes a typology of business models and provides an understanding of the role of strategy as it applies to existing and emerging businesses. Since there is no one-to-one correspondence between strategy concepts and business models, the students will get exposure to strategy theory and its application in classic and novel types of businesses. The course relies on simulation and case applications from a variety of industries.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB108
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge of:
- Fundamental strategy concepts and assumptions
- How strategy concepts are applied across new and existing business models
- Frameworks and analytical methods that organizations rely on to make strategic decisions
Skills
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain fundamental strategy concepts and their underlying assumptions
- Use strategy concepts to solve business cases in collaboration with others
- Discuss how frameworks and analytical methods are used to make strategic decisions
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Class participation, Written assignments/portfolio and Final exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation | 2/10 | Letter grades | All | |
Portfolio | 3/10 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | All |
Final exam | 5/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
Class participationTo a large extent, the value of this course will depend on the student’s level of preparation and participation in class discussions. If students have a legitimate excuse for not participating in a particular session, it is the student’s responsibility to let the instructor know as soon as possible and to get notes from a classmate.If students experience any problem(s) with the class or any of their classmates, the students should report any problem(s) that they are not able to resolve themselves to the instructor as soon as possible.In this course, class participation is graded. Thus, unexcused absences will affect the ability to pass the course.PortfolioStudents will be required to submit a portfolio of mandatory work in groups.Final examThe final exam will cover the readings, lectures, and written assignments. Re-sit exam. To take the final exam, students must pass the class participation and the written portfolio requirements. You may also be asked to submit an assessment of your class participation and a peer evaluation. All parts of the evaluation must be passed to get a grade in the course. Students failing the portfolio evaluation will be given the opportunity to take a deferred exam. This exam will take the form of new written individual assignments.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kenneth Henning WathneCourse teacher:
Kenneth Henning WathneStudy Program Director:
Yuko OnozakaMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Strategy and Business Models (MØA108_1) | 10 |