GRADUATE SCHOOL
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (With Thesis)
BA 508 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Strategic Management
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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BA 508
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Fall
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Required
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionGroup WorkProblem SolvingCase StudyQ&ACritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Course Objectives | To explain, interpret and manage the set of managerial decisions and actions, reactions as well as interactions which all determine the long term , midterm and short terms performance of a corporation whether it is local, national or international and to guide business leaders seek, find and adapt most unique way of working for each organization for corporate success. Also, to establish understanding for transforming knowledge from different cases experienced to new cases of businesses and organizations. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course covers topics related with business policy and strategic management. |
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Core Courses |
X
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| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to Course | |
| 2 | The Basic Concepts of Strategic Management | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 1 Assignment: M. E. Porter. 1996. What is strategy? Harvard Business Review’s Must-Reads on Strategy, pp.4-24. |
| 3 | Corporate Governance | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 2 Assignment: Robert C. Pozen. 2010. The Case for Professional Boards. Harvard Business Review, December, pp. 50-58. |
| 4 | Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 3 Assignment: M. E. Porter & M. R. Kramer. 2011. Creating Shared Value. Harvard Business Review, January, 62-77 |
| 5 | Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 4 Assignment: M. E. Porter. 2008. Five Competitive Forces that Shape Strategy. Harvard Business Review’s Must-Reads on Strategy, pp. 25-40. |
| 6 | Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 5 Assignment: Collis, D.J. & Montgomery, C.A. (2008). Competing on Resources. Harvard Business Review, 86(7/8), pp. 140-150 |
| 7 | Strategy Formulation: Business Strategy | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 6 Case Presentation |
| 8 | Strategy Formulation: Corporate Strategy | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 7 Case Presentation |
| 9 | Strategy Formulation: Functional Strategy | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 8 Case Presentation |
| 10 | Strategy Implementation: Global Strategy | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 9 Case Presentation |
| 11 | Strategy Implementation: Organizing and Structure | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 10 Case Presentation |
| 12 | Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 11 Case Presentation |
| 13 | Evaluation and Control | Wheelen et al (2018) Chapter 12 Case Presentation |
| 14 | Presentations | |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Wheelen, T. L., Hunger, J. D., Hoffman, A. N., & Bamford, C. E. 2018. Strategic Management and Business Policy: Globalization, Innovation and Sustainability, Global Edition, 15/E. Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-292-21548-8 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Supplementary readings given above. |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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25
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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35
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
3
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65
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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35
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
5
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6
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30
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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30
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30
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| Project |
1
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33
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33
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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40
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| Total |
223
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To be able to demonstrate general business knowledge and skills. |
X | ||||
| 2 | To able to master the state-of-the-art literature in the area of specialization. |
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| 3 | To be able to evaluate the performance of business organizations through a holistic approach. |
X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas and research results to diverse audiences. |
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| 5 | To be able to deliver creative and innovative solutions to business-related problems. |
X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to solve business related problems using analytical and technological tools and techniques. |
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| 7 | To be able to take a critical perspective in evaluating business knowledge. |
X | ||||
| 8 |
To be able to exhibit an ethical and socially responsible behavior in conducting research and making business decisions. |
X | ||||
| 9 | To be able to carry out a well-designed independent and empirical research. |
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| 10 | To be able to use a foreign language to follow information about the field of finance and participate in discussions in academic environments. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest