MGX3110 Strategic management
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGX3110 Strategic management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before MGX3110
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGX3110
No unit lists MGX3110 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 72 credit points of study prior to enrolling in this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit, you will cultivate skills and knowledge to assist organisations in creating a successful long-term future. Drawing on theoretical and practical knowledge, you will have the opportunity to acquire the foundations of strategic management. You will be supported as you apply your knowledge and judgement to identify strategic issues, evaluate options and recommend optimal strategies. As you apply your analytical, critical and creative thinking skills, you will be given the opportunity for reflection on the dynamic nature of contemporary strategic management.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Caulfield | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test25%
- Written40%
- Presentation35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse the internal and external environments of organisations in relation to strategic issues
- 2
formulate well‑supported strategic options from analysis of organisational contexts and application of relevant theoretical and practical knowledge
- 3
apply analytical, critical and creative skills in using strategic management concepts and tools
- 4
formulate research-informed insights into strategic management through self-directed learning and reflective practice
- 5
communicate effectively and convincingly insights from strategic analysis within a group context
- 6
demonstrate knowledge or skills for crafting sustainable futures for people, organisations, communities, and/or the environment.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Where it fits
MGX3110 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Pitosh Heyden
- Professor Veronique Ambrosini
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGX3110?
MGX3110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGX3110 offered?
In 2027, MGX3110 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is MGX3110?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGX3110 have an exam?
No. MGX3110 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGX3110?
MGX3110 is part of Business management and Management studies.