Corporate Strategy
The understanding of strategy-making issues at the corporate level is vital for the development of your career in the business world. Here, you'll learn all about strategy making in the public sector, virtual organisations and global companies. You'll also discover more about the choices strategists make and their rationale. These debates focus around key issues such as the choice between responsiveness and synergy, globalisation and localisation, and profitability and responsibility.
What does the module cover?
Consider the relationship between context and strategy making. Understand the distinctions between organisational structure and choice. Critically evaluate organisations’ strategies. Use technological tools appropriate to strategic decision-making.
More Information
Module Code:
SM3018
Key topics
- Strategy Making in the Public Sector
- Strategy Making for Not-for-profit
- Strategy Making in Small Firms
- Strategy Making in Virtual Organisations
- Strategy Making in International Companies and Global Companies
- The Choices Strategists Make and the Reasoning Behind Them
Pre-requisites
SM2018
Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours
Assessment
You’ll need to complete a 2 hour assessment, plus a 1,500 word essay, both worth 50% of your grade. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year.
Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.