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This course covers highly topical issues of great relevance to the management of organizations. Students will be enabled to take strategic management positions. By applying appropriate models from the fields of strategy and management - or models developed in-house - participants will learn to evaluate the strategic starting position of an organization and derive precise and well-founded recommendations for action based on this.

This course offers students the opportunity to explore current management issues and sharpen their skills in strategic analysis and evaluation. Through intensive collaboration and practical application of the knowledge learned, students are optimally prepared for the demands and challenges of modern business management.

Structure

The course begins with an overarching theme, based on which students are divided into groups of two. The core of the course consists of the preparation of a written paper as well as the presentation and discussion of the results.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to,

• analyze complex business situations, think strategically and derive sound management decisions.
• compose clear and convincing written papers that accurately present the analyses and recommendations developed.
• present results in an engaging manner and actively participate in substantive discussions.

Recommendations:

Prior attendance of the Bachelor's module "Strategy and Organization" or another module with comparable content at another university is recommended.

Workload:

Total effort approx. 90 hours

Attendance time: 15 hours

Preparation and follow-up: 75 hours

Examination and preparation: not applicable

Verification:

The success control according to § 4(2), 3 SPO is done by writing a scientific paper and a presentation of the results of the paper in the context of a final event. Details on the design of the performance review will be announced during the lecture.

Annotation:

The course is admission restricted. In case of prior admission to another course in the module "Strategy and Management: Advanced Topics" [M-WIWI-103119], participation in this course is guaranteed. For more information on the application process, see the IBU website.

Exams are offered at least every other semester, so the entire module can be completed in two semesters.