Syllabus

Title
1202 Strategic Management
Instructors
Assoz.Prof Dr. Mia Raynard
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/16/20 to 09/23/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
This class is only offered in winter semesters.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/16/20 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 10/30/20 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 11/20/20 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 12/04/20 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 12/11/20 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM Online-Einheit
Procedure for the course when limited activity on campus

DISTANCE-LEARNING FORMAT

The classes will be held virtually on MS Teams during the scheduled dates/times listed on Learn@WU.

Each module contains a content component, interactive discussions, and group work. To maintain the ‘classroom’ atmosphere, students are asked to keep video on – while muting microphones during the content part of the modules. Make sure that you are signed into MS Teams via the University server to ensure that you have full access to all the functions.  

Group Work: Each student will be assigned to an MS Teams Group to facilitate coordination and ensure diversity in composition. These will be the groups for the whole course.

Given the potential challenges of virtually coordinating group work, it is strongly encouraged that groups delegate responsibilities for the following:

  • Team Leader – this group member will be responsible for communicating with the Instructor on behalf of the group, and for submitting all group assignments.
  • Recording Minutes of Meetings – keep track of attendance, what was discussed and agreed upon during each meeting, and what the assigned tasks and due dates are for each member. A detailed record will facilitate evaluations of the ‘individual contributions’ component of the course grade.
  • Scheduling meetings and ensuring that each member has completed the necessary tasks in preparation for each meeting.
  • Finalizing and proofreading the assignments before submission.
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, how managers balance competing demands, how organizational change is 'negotiated', and how decisions affect value chains. 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.

      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
      • Learn how to provide constructive feedback and evaluations

       

      Attendance requirements

      Continuous assessment courses (PI) are high-interactive courses. Attendance is a firm requirement of this course, as many of the learning experiences take place during class and through interactions with peers. Students should come to each class prepared to discuss the assigned readings and to actively participate in class activities and discussion. Students are asked to be respectful of the classroom environment and the time of the instructor and other students. Surfing the Internet, text messaging, and other similar disruptions to the class will have an impact on the participation component of your grade.

      Students must be present for at least 80% of the scheduled sessions. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirement will be de-registered from the course. According to WU regulations, valid reasons for missing scheduled sessions are those outside the control of the student (illness, accident, death of a close relative). Professional and work obligations are not valid reasons, as students have the course schedule in advance and should be able to plan accordingly.

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

       

      Assessment
      • Attendance and Participation (15%): Active engagement in class discussions and activities is a critical part of the learning experience in the course. The course is purposefully designed to be interactive, so students must come prepared to discuss the assigned readings.
      • Group Assignments (30%): There are 3 assignments that provide an opportunity for students to apply management theories and methods to real-life cases and companies.
      • Final Project and Presentation (30%): The final report and presentation is designed around developing a research project to investigate various strategic challenges facing managers today.
      • Individual Contribution (25%): The individual component of the evaluation will be based on your group members’ evaluations of your contribution to group work.
      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.

      Availability of lecturer(s)

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

      Other

      GENERAL COURSE-RELATED POLICIES

      WU Wien is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty.  Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect.  Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behavior and avoid any behavior which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence.  Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.

      Due to data privacy laws and regulations, audio or video recording of lectures, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Recorded material is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the instructor.

      Last edited: 2020-10-01



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