Objectives

This integrative course aims to develop a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects to strategic management, planning and leadership, and to develop the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor and control different tasks and events. The aims are to develop an understanding of the different approaches to leadership and management. This course will also complement the different management skills already developed through earlier business and management courses. In addition, participants will have insight into: critical analysis; interactive and team working; creativity; and problem solving.

What Would you Learn

• Develop your understanding and skills for formulating the organisation's overall strategic direction.
• Understand and evaluate the major theories (and thoughts) of strategic management and be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of debates within and between these schools.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the different processes and stages through which strategy is formulated and implemented within organisations.
• Analyse the external and internal context within which strategy is made, the resources available, and the strategic options available to organisations.
• Demonstrate developed skills in case and company analysis, group work and problem solving.
• Judge the importance of different strategies in different contexts and be able to suggest appropriate strategies in context.
• Develop interpersonal skills through the use of group presentations, discussions and exercises.