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Semester 2

International Strategic Management in Practice (BUST10104)

Subject

Business Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

3

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Visiting students must have completed at least 4 Business courses at grade B or above. This MUST INCLUDE one course equivalent to CMSE10002 Strategic Management. We will only consider University/College level courses.

Course Summary

Strategy is central to contemporary organizations. This course seeks to outline the analytical contours of modern strategy in the broader context of globalization.

Course Description

Conceptually, the course will examine debates on decision-making, elites, financialization, globalization, power and politics, and performativity/reactivity. The course will illustrate these concepts through real life examples, including an exploration of the global financial crisis, the politics of populism, the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic, a study of changes in the BBC, and an evaluation of the implications of the social media for strategy. The course will blend theory with practice, encouraging participants to reflect on how they would deal with complex strategic problems. The course will comprise of lectures, class presentations and visits by some guest speakers. Syllabus: Globalization and de-globalization The Contours of Strategy The Contours of Strategy Organizational Identity Globalization and Financialization Social Capital and Networks Strategic Decision Making Power & Politics Trust and Legitimacy Business Elites Student Learning Experience: The sessions comprise lectures, discussions and case studies and students will gain from the experience of: Engaging with cutting edge debates Researching and preparing a case study. Presenting their findings in a confident and compelling manner. Preparing a 'professional standard' consultancy report.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 60%, Coursework 40%, Practical Exam 0%

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