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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Strategic Management/Leadership
Module Code	MT596
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Paul Davis
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the field of strategic management and leadership. In this module students will develop knowledge of strategy and leadership, and the key skills practitioners use. This module will be delivered over two semesters, with the primary focus on 'strategy' in semester one and the theme of 'leadership' occupying semester two.Students are expected to attend lectures and participate in class discussions. Students will engage in group projects and inidividual assignments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the concepts and skills necessary for conducting business analysis and strategic thinking.
2. Discuss key readings and case studies from the strategic management and leadership literature
3. Explain the key strategic concepts, frameworks and tools
4. Explain the key leadership concepts and tools

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	No Description
Independent learning	76	Preparation of Readings
Group work	30	Presentation
Assignment	96	Written Case Study Assignment
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Individual Written Project	30%	Week 24
Group presentation	n/a	15%	Once per semester
Presentation	Individual	20%	Once per semester
Group presentation	n/a	15%	Once per semester
Group project	Case Study Discussion	20%	Every Week

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

MSP

MSc in Strategic Procurement

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT596