Strategic Analysis (MSB206)
In today's dynamic and uncertain market landscape, the ability to foster strategic thinking and conduct strategic analysis is pivotal for companies striving to thrive and adapt. Strategic thinking empowers businesses to navigate the complexity of the market, fostering agility and innovation, ultimately ensuring they can proactively respond to changing circumstances and maintain a competitive edge. Meanwhile, strategic analysis enables organizations to decipher evolving market trends, and identify opportunities, providing the essential foundation for informed decision-making.
This course is tailored for students in the management major. It offers an in-depth exploration of strategic analysis using theories in Industrial Organization, with a strong emphasis on a strategic thinking mindset, practical applications, and real-world case studies. In this course, students will cultivate the ability to think strategically and critically and utilize real-world case studies to translate theoretical knowledge into practical applications. This course is designed to equip students with concepts, theories, techniques, and tools on strategic analysis for decision-making in business and management.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB206
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, students will gain knowledge of:
- Concepts and theories in Industrial Organization
- Analytical methods in Game Theory
- Techniques for strategic analysis
Skills
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Think strategically and critically
- Apply theories and techniques to analyze cases and provide solutions to the identified business problems
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Group portfolio, Individual exam and Class participation
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Group portfolio | 2/5 | Letter grades | ||
Individual exam | 3/5 | 4 Hours | Letter grades |
Coursework requirements
To be eligible for a grade in the course, students must meet the following requirements:
- 2/3 attendance of all sessions starting from week 1 of teaching
- Pass all parts of the assessment
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Hongyan ShiStudy Program Director:
Yuko OnozakaMethod of work
In this course, you will learn through a mixture of lectures, teamwork, case discussions, and independent study.
Expectations: 280 ECTS hours are divided into lectures, case discussions, teamwork, and independent study of course material.