STR 1301 Strategy I

APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

STR 1301 Strategy I


Responsible for the course
Erik Aadland

Department
Department of Strategy and Logistics

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
7,5

Language of instruction
Norwegian

Introduction
This is a one-semester introductory course in strategy.


    Learning outcome
    Acquired knowledge
    The students should know the key models, frameworks and theories related to strategy analysis and choice. This course aims to give the students an understanding of strategy at various levels.

    Acquired skills
    From a business perspective the students should be able to conduct a strategic analysis and make sensible strategic decisions based on the analysis being done.

    Reflection
    The students should be able to critically reflect on the models, framework and theories.

    Prerequisites
    First and second year of the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics ("siviløkonomstudiet") or equivalent

    Compulsory reading
    Books:
    Johnson, Gerry, Richard Whittington, Kevan Scholes. 2011. Exploring strategy [text & cases]. 9th ed. FT Prentice Hall. Kap 1 - 11

    Other:
    Artikler og cases (spesifisert i Syllabus på itslearning).


    Recommended reading

    Course outline
    • What is strategy?
    • Strategic analysis (external and internal)
    • Strategy at various levels
    • Strategic purpose, culture and governance
    • Strategic choices and methods
    • International strategies

    Computer-based tools
    No specified computer-based tools are required.

    Learning process and workload
    The course consist 45 hours of lecture, cases and exercises.

    Recommended use of hours:
    Activity
    use of hours
    Lectures including cases and exercises.
    45
    Preparations, literature and assignments
    108
    "Test case"
    20
    Final assignment (Take home exam)
    36
    Anbefalt tidsbruk totalt
    200


      Examination
      A 72 hours take home group examination (1 to 3 students per group)

      Examination code(s)
      STR 13011 - 72-hours take home examination counts 100% towards the final grade in STR 1301 Strategy I, 7,5 studiepoeng.

      Examination support materials
      All free and publicly available sources allowed

      Re-sit examination
      A re-sit is possible in the next autumn semester.

      Additional information

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