Syllabus

Title
1080 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
09/16/21 to 09/23/21
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 10/08/21 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM TC.3.08
Friday 10/29/21 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM TC.3.08
Friday 11/05/21 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM TC.3.08
Friday 12/10/21 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit
Friday 12/17/21 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM Online-Einheit

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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 intensive content modules and one group presentation session. Each content module draws upon a particular theoretical perspective to examine important issues such as competitive positioning, decision-making under challenging circumstances, balancing competing demands, and negotiating organizational change. In each module, there is a practical group work component that allows students to apply 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
      • Learn how to provide constructive feedback and evaluations

       

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      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.

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

       

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      Assessment
      • Group Assignments (30%): There are 2 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 group report and presentation will involve developing a research project to investigate a strategic challenge facing managers today.
      • Individual Reflection Report (15%): The short reflection paper will discuss the experience, challenges, and lessons learned in the simulation activity.
      • Individual Contribution (25%): Students will be evaluated by their group on their contributions to group discussions and group work..
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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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      Availability of lecturer(s)

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

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      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: 2021-10-01



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