Syllabus

Title
1350 Strategic Management
Instructors
Assoz.Prof Dr. Mia Raynard
Contact details
mia.raynard@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/16/19 to 09/23/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in winter semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Strategic Management
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/11/19 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM D2.0.374
Wednesday 10/23/19 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM D2.0.374
Wednesday 11/27/19 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM D2.0.030
Friday 12/06/19 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM TC.4.27
Wednesday 12/11/19 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D2.0.374
Friday 12/13/19 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM D2.0.030

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Contents

    This Master's course combines theory with practical knowledge and skills to help students understand the wide array of opportunities and challenges facing organizations today. The course comprises four modules - each drawing upon a particular theoretical perspective to examine important issues such as how firms enhance performance, balance competing demands, and negotiate change. Each module also contains a practical component, which allows students to apply the theoretical perspectives to real life cases and research projects. Because of the cumulative nature of the modules, students are expected to attend every class and to actively participate in discussions and activities.

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      Learning outcomes
      • Learn about dominant theoretical perspectives in management
      • Gain a better understanding of what is involved in navigating today’s complex and integrated business environment
      • Develop practical analytical and communication skills
      • Enhance leadership and team-building capabilities
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      Attendance requirements

      Continuous assessment courses (PI) are high-interactive courses.

      For a positive completion of the course an 80% presence is required.

      Should there be an important reason for an absence in the course, then a maximum of 20% of the entire course duration can be missed. For cumulative absences of more than 20%, the course must be repeated. A confirmation (eg. a medical certificate) must be provided for the absence.

      According to the examination regulations of the WU, important reasons are those which are outside the disposition of the student (illness, accident, death of a close relative). Professional obligations are not considered as an important reason within the meaning of the examination regulations, because they are in the disposition of the students.

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      Teaching/learning method(s)
      • Academic articles
      • Case studies
      • Interactive learning
      • Group activities and discussion

       

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      Assessment
      • Attendance and Participation (20%)
      • Group Projects (35%)
      • Group Presentation and Report - Case Study (35%)
      • Individual Contribution (10%)
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      Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

      Students are expected to have completed “Introduction to Management.”

      The course builds upon and extends content and knowledge from the Bachelor's program. One of the main extensions is the theoretical component of the course - which allows students to gain a better understanding of scientific research and how it can be applied in real life contexts.

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      Readings
      1
      Title:

      Selected academic articles and case studies.

      Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
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      Availability of lecturer(s)

      Institute of Change Management and Management Development
      by e-mail: Mia Raynard

      Last edited: 2019-10-10



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