2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5225M Strategic Management
15 creditsClass Size: 241
Module manager: Joana Pereira
Email: J.Pereira@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
Strategic Management is a topic of utmost importance for future leaders of companies that compete in rapidly changing business environments. Uncertainties of globalisation, new business models, disruptive technologies and changes in societal aspirations challenge competitive positions and managerial decision-making. This module introduces topics that equip students to make strategic judgement under uncertainty by relaying on rigorous analytical models and in-depth understanding of strategy processes and practice.Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to critically evaluate:
- the role of the entire organisation and the nature of strategic problems
- strategic management concepts, theories and research
- countervailing views and perspectives within the subject
Skills outcomes
Upon completion of this module students will be able to:
Transferable
- present analytical reasoning and influence decision making skills
Subject Specific
- produce analysis of strategic management conceptual issues and problems in complex organisations and suggest alternative courses of action
Syllabus
Indicative content:
- The nature of strategic management, of strategy, the strategy process and the strategic context.
- Assessment of organisational aims, environment, resources and capabilities.
- Strategy formulation and explanations of successful strategies, incorporating assessment of corporate and business strategies, explanations of competitive advantage
- Strategy implementation in terms of structure, leadership, politics and culture
Work based learning sessions will comprise videos and activities that students complete autonomously.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Work Based Learning | 10 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
| Lecture | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 10.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | Individual assignment | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by individually written essay
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/02/2023
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