Course coordinator
Mr Mike Thomes
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- Brisbane City
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
Integrated Strategic Analysis is an integrative course taken at the start of the program in order to embed the key concepts needed throughout the rest of the MBA. This course allows students to case-study methods to analyse, synthesise and present conclusions and recommendatons on issues of business strategy.
MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis provides the foundations to understand the key strategic decisions of an organisation and its implications for competitive advantage and firm performance. It is an applied course that reviews mainstream contemporary thinking and models in strategic management, using a combination of lectures, teamwork and case study discussions. Course participants will work in teams to apply the ideas and tools discussed in class to a real organisation of their choice. Each team will present an analysis of their chosen organisation to the class and provide recommendations for its future strategy; the implementation of these recommendations will be articulated in a written report. Online case study simulations will also be run during a number of seminars for individual students to work through and discuss. This course is run over 13 weeks during the semester.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS UNIT (INCLUDING CASE STUDIES, ARTICLES, AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS) WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE BLACKBOARD SITE
All sessions of this course are compulsory.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Before attempting this course, students are advised that it is important to complete the appropriate prerequisite course(s) listed on the front of this course profile. No responsibility will be accepted by the School of
Business, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law or the University of Queensland for poor student performance occurring in courses where the appropriate prerequisite(s) has/have not been completed, for any reason
whatsoever.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MEBS7090 or MGTS7090
Restrictions
GCBA, GDipBA, MBA
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Mike Thomes
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
Full Name
Student ID
Course Code
Aims and outcomes
MGTS7803 aims to give students the skills and tools for doing strategic analysis, including the preparation of a strategic analysis for an organisation. To do so, the main theories and frameworks in strategic management will be presented, discussed, and applied to specific case studies. As a foundation course, this subject serves to develop in a holistic way an understanding of the key strategic issues facing many organisations, which will be further explored throughout your MBA across different disciplines and functional areas.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify key strategic challenges for business management.
LO2.
Critically analyse current strategic management theories and concepts.
LO3.
Deploy appropriate tools to determine industry structure and competitive dynamics.
LO4.
Identify and assess an organisation's competitive strategy.
LO5.
Provide valuable input to a team-based approach to formulate strategy at business and corporate levels.
LO6.
Rigorously defend your strategic analysis and recommendations.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation |
Competitor Analysis - Team report and oral presentation
|
50% |
15/08/2024 - 25/10/2024
Team reports and presentations to be submitted electronically. Oral Presentations will be scheduled for the final 2 weeks of semester. |
| Reflection | Individual Simulation Reflection Report | 50% |
10/10/2024 - 25/10/2024 |
Assessment details
Competitor Analysis - Team report and oral presentation
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Presentation
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
15/08/2024 - 25/10/2024
Team reports and presentations to be submitted electronically. Oral Presentations will be scheduled for the final 2 weeks of semester.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
In this activity your team will analyse the strategy of two organisations of your choice and provide your recommendations for each of them for dealing with their strategic challenges in the future. The analysis should be summarised in a written report, maximum of 2,000 words (plus exhibits) and your team will also deliver an oral ppt presentation to the class, following the guidelines for this activity. Each student teams will be scheduled to present during one of the seminars.
For full details please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Peer Review: Group members are expected to contribute equally, fulfilling the tasks agreed on. If there are disagreements in relation to team members' contributions that cannot be resolved, students must bring the problem to the attention of the lecturer as early as possible. Students can elect to undertake a Peer Review process, which can influence the marks of those who do not contribute to group work.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Please upload to Blackboard only one report/presentation per team.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Individual Simulation Reflection Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
10/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06
Task description
The reflection report is based on your performance of a live business case (online simulation), which will be run during the seminar in week 11 of the semester.
You will be assessed on your reflection in response to three guiding reflective tasks, i.e., setting a strategy and objectives, reflections on your strategy execution and performance in relation to the objectives, and proposed changes to the strategy/objectives and/or execution. Generative AI may not be used for this assessment item.
The document should have a maximum length of 2,000 words, but you have the option to attach figures, tables or slides that may be necessary to support your analysis.
Refer to the course Blackboard site for full details.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Please submit through Turnitin in the Blackboard Assessment section.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Sustainable Development Goal
This course integrates the following Sustainable Development Goals through lectures and assessment.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Seminar |
What is Strategy? Course Introduction & Basic concepts in strategy as well as value creation Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
Week 2 |
Seminar |
Internal Analysis Employing strategic resources to create and sustain a competitive advantage Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 3 |
Seminar |
External & Industry Analysis Understanding the macro environment, your industry and competitors Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Week 4 |
Seminar |
Business Level Strategy We investigate Business Unit level strategy Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 5 |
Seminar |
Corporate Level Strategy Creating value through effective corporate parenting Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 |
Seminar |
Designing a Growth Strategy How to achieve growth through innovation and disruption Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 |
Seminar |
Global Strategy Process of internationalisation and globalisation Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06 |
Week 8 |
Seminar |
Assessment Items Workshop & Skills Assessment items will be discussed in detail as well as assignment skills & secondary research tips. Teams will be finalized and locked in by course staff. Students will commence/further progress working on their team assessment, team charter etc. Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 9 |
Seminar |
Managing Strategy Implementation Translating strategy into action Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break |
Week 10 |
Seminar |
Strategic Leadership & Strategic Change Strategic leadership & strategic change seminar topic. Students will work on an online case simulation (a unique scenario) to apply concepts from this topic. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 11 |
Seminar |
Strategic Change(cont) & Online Case Simulation Strategic leadership & strategic change topic continued. Students will apply this topic to an online case simulation. This online case simulation that students will work through is the basis of and required for completing Assessment 2 Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 12 |
Seminar |
Team Oral Presentations The team oral presentations are a part of Assessment 1. Note: The Seminar and Team Oral Presentations will move from 17 October to 18 October. See Blackboard for more information. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 13 |
Seminar |
Team Oral Presentations (continued) The team oral presentations are a part of Assessment 1. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.