Leading for Strategic Advantage (MGMT90204)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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This subject is intended to provide students who do not have a business background with grounding in the field of strategy. It will expose them to key themes, issues and theories of strategy, with a particular focus on the role of leadership in developing and implementing strategy for business success. There will be a strong emphasis on using theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, which will be achieved through the use of case studies and discussion of contemporary business problems. Students who complete the subject should have a sound theoretical and applied understanding of the role of strategic leadership in business success. Topics covered will include: the role of strategy in business performance; the impact of environments on strategy; the role of leadership in strategy formulation and implementation; working with multiple stakeholders; strategic decision making; and leadership in corporate social responsibility.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- An understanding of the importance of the leader's role in implementing business strategy for the success of organisations;
- Knowledge of the major theories of leadership and their application to strategy formulation and implementation;
- The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to analysing strategic challenges faced by organisations;
- The ability to use this knowledge and understanding to develop practical solutions to management problems faced by organisations; and
- The knowledge and skills to know how to make a strategically sound decision.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas; and
- Oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group assignment (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Second half of the teaching period | 25% |
Group presentation (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
3 day take home exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group assignment (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Second half of the teaching period | 25% |
Group presentation (usually in groups of 4-5)
| Throughout the teaching period | 25% |
End of semester exam
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Graham Sewell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Graham Sewell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36hrs (one 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Prof Graham Sewell gsewell@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Marketing Communications Course Master of Management - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 9 April 2024