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MGMT8012 – Managing Strategically
2025 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Miles Yang
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to MCom or MMgmt or MEngMgmt) or MGMT6051 or MKTG6096
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The purpose of this unit is to help students develop their own point of view on the formulation and implementation of strategy. Students will study how to think and act like strategic managers and leaders within an organisation. The unit is concerned with the many managerial plans and actions involved in organisations’ quest to gain and sustain competitive advantage, how they might stay “in fit” with ever-changing environments, and how they manage strategic change. The unit draws from a range of different disciplines, bringing together much of the concepts/ideas/subjects that form the basis of a business degree. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
- ULO2: Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
- ULO3: Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.
General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Development: Applying Theory to Practice | 30% | No | 12/09/2025 |
| Professional Practice: Persuasive Communication | 30% | No | Week 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 |
| Formal and Observed Learning: Final exam | 40% | No | Exam Period |
Skills Development: Applying Theory to Practice
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 12/09/2025
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of course concepts.
You will draw on scholarly literature to critically analyse and construct a well-reasoned, in-depth response to an allocated case study.
Skills in focus:
- Discipline knowledge
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Communication
Deliverable: Written report [1,000 words max].
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
- Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.
Professional Practice: Persuasive Communication
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply strategic frameworks, theories and concepts to real-world scenarios.
You will work in a team to analyse a case study, applying relevant strategic frameworks, models, and empirical evidence to demonstrate your understanding and propose strategic solutions in a clear and engaging presentation.
Skills in focus:
- Work readiness
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Communication.
Deliverable: Presentation (30 min max., incl. Q&A time) with accompanying PowerPoint slides and speaker notes.
Group assessment.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
- Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.
Formal and Observed Learning: Final exam
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to formally demonstrate the expertise you have gained in this unit.
You will participate in a 2-hour exam held during the University Examination period. Important information about the exam will be made available on the unit iLearn page. You should also review the MQ Exams website for general tips: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/exams
Deliverable: Formal exam.
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
- Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
- Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.
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
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook