The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 30 hours of class support and 120 hours of independent and self directed study. Support will also be given by access to Scheduled Tutor Office Hours to support the module.

The lecture/tutorial pattern may vary with some activities taking place in medium size group workshops.

12 hours of formal lectures
6 hours of formal lectures/large group activity
12 hours of tutorials

Libraries
The Module Website

Johnson, Scholes & Whittington (2005) Exploring Corporate Strategy (text and cases). ISBN 0-273-68734-4

Using strategic tools, models and concepts, analysis of the external environment and internal capabilities of the organisation, including:
- Evaluation of markets and competitive contexts
- Value Chain and resource analysis, including financial analysis
- Stakeholder and leadership assessment
- Cultural aspects - organisational, national and international

Generating and evaluating strategic options, including:
- Competitive, market based and resource based options
- International strategies & methods of strategic development
- Evaluation of strategic options

Implementing and controlling strategy, including:
- The management of change
- Management structures, information systems and controls

An individual case study assignment 3,000 words at the end of the module.
(Tests Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) 100%