The course consists of two weekly 80-min lectures on Monday and Wednesday, 17:35-18:55. A final examination may be scheduled during the subsequent examination period in December.
The Part-Time Academic will be responsible for the organization of the course, preparation and delivery of appropriate teaching and evaluation materials, student assessment, and assurance of learning. The Part-Time Academic shall also hold two additional hours of office hours per week for direct consultation by students, for which office space will be provided. This is a position with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching, excellent communication, and dedication to student success.
Course Description:
Strategic Management focuses on how a firm competes at various levels (functional, business, corporate, and international). The course is designed to analyze the sources of competitive advantage among firms and to develop knowledge and skills necessary for effectively analyzing, formulating, and implementing strategy. By the end of the course, the student should: 1) Understand the key concepts, tools and techniques in competitive strategy, strategy formulation, and strategy implementation; 2) Understand relevant methods and decision criteria in making strategic decisions; 3) Have an ability to use the appropriate concepts, tools, and techniques when discerning key issues, analyzing situations, and making sound decisions in a variety of strategic situations; and 4) Have oral and written communication skills that enable the effective presentation of strategic management and implementation concepts within the case-study format.
