Master
2021/2022
Business Strategies
Category 'Best Course for Career Development'
Type:
Compulsory course (Global Business)
Area of studies:
Management
Delivered by:
Faculty of Management (Nizhny Novgorod)
When:
1 year, 2 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Mikhail Plotnikov
Master’s programme:
Global Business
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
16
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The students are required to complete the online part of the course before the classes start. The topics covered in the online course “Business strategies for emerging markets” are: Topic 1. Generating business core idea. Topic 2. Designing the Business Model. Topic 3. Elaborating the Value Proposition. Topic 4. Choosing and supporting strategies. Topic 5. Business tactics. Topic 6. Recognizing Strategic Opportunities. Topic 7. Managing Sales in Emerging Markets. Topic 8. Strategy Implementation. After the online part of the course contact hours will be devoted to more in-depth analysis and discussion of key concepts, models and strategies as well as their relevance within the global environment.
Learning Objectives
- The aim of the course “Business Strategies in Global Environment” is to master the art of strategic management within global environment.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- know and be able to use the following tools: PESTEL-analysis. Industry analysis. 5 competitive forces. Competition analysis
- know and be able to use: Functional strategies. Balanced Score Card. Financial strategies. Marketing strategies. Corporate architecture. HR strategies.
- know and be able to use: Strategic diagnosing. Gap analysis. SWOT analysis. Scenario planning. Action planning
- know and be able to use: strategic opportunities, Client value analysis, Ansoff matrix, Product-market-channel matrix, Vision statement, Vision propagation instruments
- know Change management concepts. Strategic team. Leadership challenges. Strategic mistakes
- know the definitions and key concepts of strategic management, strategy foundations, business modelling. distinguishes between schools of strategic management.
Course Contents
- Understanding strategy
- Analyzing business environment
- Creating strategic vision
- Choosing and supporting functional strategies
- Managing strategic process
- Implementing strategy
Interim Assessment
- 2021/2022 2nd module0.5 * Exam + 0.25 * Class participation + 0.25 * Home assignment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Drumaux, A. (2018). Strategic Management for Public Governance in Europe [Elektronische Ressource] / by Anne Drumaux, Paul Joyce. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.495046760
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Audretsch David B. Everything in Its Place: Entrepreneurship and the Strategic Management of Cities, Regions, and States [Book]. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2015.