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  Course Description
Course Name : Strategic Management

Course Code : MG57 708

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MEHMET TURAN
Prof.Dr. ÜNAL AY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the concepts and theories related to strategic management.
Explains strategic approach in business management.
Explains mission of company and its social responsibility.
Applies external and internal environment analysis affecting business strategy
Explains how to develop sustainable competitive advantages
Explains strategic implementation in the perspective of structure, leadership and culture

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to introduce basic concept, principles and practices related to strategic management

Course Contents : This course includes the concept and approaches of management, strategic planning, strategic management process, strategy variations, SWOT analysis, strategic alliances and case studies.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction: General informations about strategic management Course book (Chaper 1)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
2 The Strategic Management Process and its elements Course book (Chaper 2)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
3 External Environment Analysis: Opportunities and Threats Course book (Chaper 3)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
4 Internal Environment Analysis: Strengths and Weaknesses Course book (Chaper 4)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
5 Measuring environmental factors and SWOT Analysis Course book (Chaper 5)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
6 Strategic Direction: Mission and Vision Development Course book (Chaper 6)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
7 Basic Strategies and Sub-Groups Course book (Chaper 7)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
8 mid-term exam Studying for exam Multiple choice exam
9 Corporate Strategies Course book (Chaper 8)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
10 Competition Strategies Course book (Chaper 9)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
11 Functional Strategies Course book (Chaper 11)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
12 Strategy implementation and control Course book (Chaper 12)and related articles which is given by the lecturer Lecture, PPT slides and discussion
13 Students’ presentations preparing a presentation Students’ presentations
14 Students’ presentations preparing a presentation Students’ presentations
15 Students’ presentations preparing a presentation Students’ presentations
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Multiple choice exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ÜLGEN, Hayri; MİRZE, S. Kadri (2007), İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim, Arıkan Yayıncılık, İstanbul
Required Course Material(s)  Turkish and English Scientific journals related to strategic management


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Analyzes how employees´ behaviours are comprised and change in organizations. 5
2 Uses management tools in order to solve management problems. 4
3 Analizes the problems and necessities in business management and organization system. 5
4 Comprehends and applies planning, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling of business administiration. 5
5 Implements business management methods by following the fundamental steps 5
6 Makes analysis considering internal ve external environments of organizations. 5
7 Applies basic principles, strategies and techniques of modern business and business administration. 5
8 Learns strategical, tactical and operational dimensions of business management. 5
9 Uses entrepreneurship skills. 4
10 Gains skills to research using scientific methods, analyse data, make deductions and interpretation in social sciences. 4
11 Collects data regarding management using an analytical approach; analyzes data using quantitative and qualitative decision techniques; reports findings; presents and interprets this information and uses it in the financial decision-making process with the use of information systems. 3
12 Integrates the information in business management and organization with other disciplines. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 122
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.88
ECTS Credit: 5