BS4S46 - Strategic Management Tools & Frameworks 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS4S46 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Strategic Management Tools & Frameworks | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Development | ||
| Module Leader: | Naveen Madhavan, Tiansheng Yang | ||
| Module Team: | Davina Evans, Claire Reed, Najma Khatun, Bharati Rathore | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100616 - strategic studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module will enable students to draw on theoretical frameworks and models to address business challenges.
This module aims to:
1. Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of strategic analysis frameworks.
2. Foster the ability to critically assess competitive environments and their impact on strategic business decisions.
Encourage the application of theory to real-world business scenarios, enhancing decision-making skills.
Content Summary
The Strategic Analysis module will enable students to:
· Draw on suitable theories for analysis of various competitive scenarios.
· Evaluate contemporary scenarios using established models to inform business decisions.
· Perform in-depth analyses to predict competitive behaviour and maintain that advantage over time.
· Generate value for customers by designing a mix of products mix and related activities.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Tutorials | 30 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 70 |
| Groupwork | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate and synthesise information from various sources such as strategic frameworks to assess problems, select options and implement solutions in a variety of contexts |
| LO2 | Operationalise strategic frameworks to address problems and implement solutions in various scenarios. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Using strategic analysis and frameworks, critically analyse using one or two companies of choice. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Create a poster that will strategically evaluate a company of choice to determine whether it should focus on its core business or diversify to remain competitive | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |