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ACCG8143 – Strategic Business Leader II

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor and Lecturer
Jeffrey Wong
jeffrey.wong@mq.edu.au
Moderator
Kevin Baird
kevin.baird@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
ACCG926 or ACCG8126
Corequisites Corequisites
ACCG941 or ACCG8141
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit, part 2 of the strategic business leader series, aims to provide knowledge regarding the external forces (behaviour of customers, initiatives of competitors, emergence of new laws and regulations) that shape the environment of an organisation. The unit is also concerned with the internal ambitions and concerns (desire for growth, design of processes, competency of employees, financial resources) that exist within an organisation. Specifically, the unit considers the factors relevant in establishing the strategic position of an organisation in the present and as predicted in the future using relevant forecasting techniques. It is primarily concerned with the impact of the external environment on an organisation, its internal capabilities and expectations, and how the organisation positions itself subject to these constraints.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
  • ULO2: Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
  • ULO3: Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
  • ULO4: Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
  • ULO5: Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Assessed coursework 20% No Weekly
Written Assignment 20% No Week 12
Final Examination 60% No Final Exam Period

Assessed coursework

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%

Homework exercises form a critical part in the study process, as they serve to reinforce concepts that are covered in class or online. Students will be required to attend seminars with their weekly homework. The teaching staff will check that these are satisfactorily attempted. The teaching staff will assess weekly homework on six (6) occasions without prior notice. Marks are awarded for the original effort, completeness and evidence that corrections are made as appropriate. The homework component will be worth 15%, with each assessed submission counting for 2.5%. The remaining 5% will be based on the quality and frequency of the student's seminar participation. Students should be prepared to engage constructively in open discussions on relevant topical issues.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
  • Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
  • Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
  • Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
  • Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions

Written Assignment

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%

The purpose of the professional assignment is to allow students to put business analysis and strategic management concepts into practice in a real life setting and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge on a group and individual basis. The assignment should help students reflect on their learning and link concepts learned in the unit to professional practice. In addition to a written assignment of approximately 1 500 words (10%), there is a group-based presentation (10%) based on the assignment in which students are marked individually. This is a formative assessment designed to prepare students for the final exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
  • Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
  • Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
  • Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Final Exam Period
Weighting: 60%

 

A two-hour examination will be held during the University Examination period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
  • Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
  • Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
  • Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
  • Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

 

Required Text:

 

Students are to refer to the following two textbooks (hardcopy and/or eBook) published by BPP Learning Media:

• ACCA Strategic Business Leader Workbook Sept 2022 to June 2023 

• ACCA Strategic Business Leader Practice & Revision Kit Sept 2022 to June 2023 

 

Unit Web Page:

 

Students are required to access a computer and the internet at various times in completing this unit, to download course material available on the learning management system (iLearn) and to complete assessment tasks.

 

Technology Used and Required:

 

Please refer to iLearn.

 

Delivery Format and Other Details:

 

Classes

  • This unit includes 13 weekly seminars and a number of activities as detailed in this unit guide.
  • The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at:  http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
  • Seminar attendance for this unit is compulsory.
  • Students are required to get involved in seminar discussion.

 

Recommended Readings:

Additional materials will be provided at the beginning of the unit and under each of the weekly headings in ilearn. Students must read the relevant materials before coming to class and in completing the assessment tasks as well as undertake their own further research. Direction will be provided by the unit convenor on additional research materials.

 

Other Course Materials:

 

Please refer to iLearn.

Unit Schedule

Week Topic
1 Strategy, leadership and culture
2 The external environment
3 Strategic capability
4 Competitive advantage and strategic choice
5 Financial analysis I
6 Financial analysis II
7 Application of IT
Mid-session break (Recess)
8 E-business
9 Enabling success and strategic change I
10 Enabling success and strategic change II
11 Process redesign
12 Project management
13 Revision

Policies and Procedures

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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IT Help

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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook