W934 – Strategy and Sustainability
Module
Strategy and Sustainability
Strategy and Sustainability |
Module number
W934
Version: 1 |
Faculty
Business Administration
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Level
Master
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Duration
1 Semester
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Semester
Summer semester
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Module supervisor
Prof. Dr. Gerard Lewis |
Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Gerard Lewis Prof. Dr. Andrzej Raszkowski |
Course language(s)
English |
ECTS credits
5.00 credits |
Workload
150 hours |
Courses
4.00 SCH (2.00 SCH Lecture | 2.00 SCH Seminar) |
Self-study time
90.00 hours |
Pre-examination(s)
None
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Examination(s)
Alternative examination - Presentation Written examination |
Form of teaching
Lectures. The principles, concepts and theories will be presented during lectures. Readings. For many topics there are chapters from the module text books and some additional readings which support the concepts presented in the lectures. Worked examples and problems. Application of the module materials is reinforced using mini-cases, problems and examples. Case Studies. Students prepare case assignments prior to the scheduled case discussion. Students will be asked questions relating to the case and are expected to present their arguments and reasoning. Project. Students will be required to work throughout the semester on a project which identifies and assesses how the corporation's strategy is creating value for stakeholders. Project Presentation. Student teams make a 20 minute presentation which conveys the essential project information, findings and recommendations to a senior executive as concisely as possible. |
Media type
Lecture slides are in PPT format. Where appropriate, guest lectures and AV material will be used. |
Instruction content/structure
The module will cover the following topics:
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Qualification objectives
The aims of the module are:
After successfully completing the module the student will be able to:
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Social and personal skills
Development of analytical and problem solving skills within an strategic context. Project management skills. Presentation skills. Systemic / Holistic thinking. Accounting for social and ecological issues in strategy development. |
Special admission requirements
No information
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Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor level module in Business Strategy, Strategic Management or similar Corporate Strategy requires the application of many areas from a general degree in Business and Management at the Bachelor level. |
Continuation options
No information
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Literature
The following textbooks are recommended for supporting and complementing the module lectures. Main Texts: Corporate Strategy: A resource-based approach, Collis & Montgomery, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Boston. Goold, Campbell & Alexander. Corporate Level Strategy. John Wiley, New York. 1994. Supporting Reading: Andrew Crane & Dirk Matten, Business Ethics, OUP. Johnson, Scholes & Whittington, Exploring Corporate Strategy. Robert Grant, Contemporary Strategy Analysis. |
Current teaching resources
Module materials are available on Portal Sachsen (OPAL) |
Notes
Strategy and Sustainability is cross-functional in nature and has a high strategic emphasis. Therefore the module draws upon basic knowledge from other subjects and requires students to take a more holistic view of business and management in an international context. The module provides an important insight into international corporations, strategic management and sustainability. The module is especially relevant for those who wish to make an international career in strategy / general management. |
Link to course/learning resources in OPAL
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