Strategic Management (2023)

Strategic Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus), Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), and Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Strategic Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Strategic Management as a single major for the BBus, BCC and BMS(Hons) students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Strategic Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LCOMM101, STMGT201, STMGT202, STMGT203, STMGT301, STMGT303, and 30 points from STMGT302, STMGT304, STMGT305 or STMGT306. BBus and BMS(Hons) students may count one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399 in place of 15 points from the 300-level 30 point option list.

To complete Strategic Management as part of a double major for the BBus, BCC, BMS(Hons) or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Strategic Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LCOMM101, STMGT201, STMGT202, STMGT203, STMGT301, STMGT303, and 15 points from STMGT302, STMGT304, STMGT305 or STMGT306.

To complete a minor in Strategic Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Strategic Management major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete STMGT101.

NOTES:

[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.

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• Prescriptions for the GradCert(StratMgt) and GradDip(StratMgt)
• Prescriptions for the PGCert(StratMgt), PGDip(StratMgt), BBus(Hons) and MMS
• Prescriptions for the MPhil
• Prescriptions for the PhD
• 100 Level
• 200 Level
• 300 Level
• 500 Level
• 800 Level
• 900 Level

• Prescriptions for the GradCert(StratMgt) and GradDip(StratMgt)

  A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Strategic Management at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes.

• Prescriptions for the PGCert(StratMgt), PGDip(StratMgt), BBus(Hons) and MMS

  The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt), and MMS. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt) programmes.

  MMS students must complete MNMGT581, and one of STMGT591, STMGT592, STMGT593, or STMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MMS are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MMS are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.

• Prescriptions for the MPhil

  The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• Prescriptions for the PhD

  The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  LCOMM101	Introduction to Leadership Communication	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23G (Online) & 23X (Secondary School - Unistart)
  By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a repertoire of skills relevant to personal, family, and organisational success.
  STMGT101	Introduction to Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 23X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China)
  Explores the world of management in organisations, the roles of managers and how they strategise, plan, organise, and motivate staff to achieve goals.

• 200 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  STMGT201	Strategies for Enterprise	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Explores growth strategies for enterprises including their formulation and execution, and also features the particular challenges for family businesses - which are the most common form of enterprise in the world.
  STMGT202	The Entrepreneur	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Discover what it takes to become a successful and socially responsible entrepreneur, how to develop new ideas into business ventures, and how to cultivate an entrepreneurial mind-set.
  STMGT203	Business Model Innovation	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  Business model innovation provides companies with significant growth options and may disrupt the market. Develop analytical skills to evaluate and design innovative business models.

• 300 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  STMGT301	Strategy and Innovation Management	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Examines innovative companies to explore the processes involved in developing and managing innovations which are vital for improving the strategic position and performance of organisations.
  STMGT302	Creating Value in a Connected World	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  We live in a highly connected world. This paper focuses on how to identify, analyse and manage flows between and among organisations to create economic and social value.
  STMGT303	Applied Strategy	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  Develop strategic analysis and strategic thinking skills to be able to evaluate and improve the competitive position and performance of organisations.
  STMGT304	Commercialising a New Venture	15.0	23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  Explore the steps involved in starting and growing a new venture. Develop a comprehensive business plan and pitch your ideas to a panel of judges.
  STMGT305	Doing Business Internationally	15.0	23A (Hamilton) & 23A (Tauranga)
  Explores the international dimensions of business that enable growth and provide new markets, but increase the complexities involved (e.g. scale, different regulations, cultures).
  STMGT306	Business Ecosystems	15.0	23G (Online)
  Entrepreneurial ecosystems showcase the factors driving economic growth and sustainable development. Develop skills in evaluating the context for innovation and entrepreneurial growth, assessing entrepreneurial culture and applying innovation metrics.
  WSOMM396	Management Internship	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton), 23B (Tauranga), 23C (Hamilton) & 23C (Tauranga)
  The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within an organisation.
  WSOMM399	Report of an Investigation	15.0	23A (Hamilton), 23A (Tauranga), 23B (Hamilton) & 23B (Tauranga)
  This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in an area related to their management discipline of study.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  STMGT501	Strategy and Organisational Theory	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation.
  STMGT502	Strategic Innovation	15.0	23B (Hamilton)
  Innovation has a key role in improving the competitive position and performance of organisations. This paper discusses and critiques the latest research on strategic innovation processes and practices.
  STMGT503	Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice	15.0	23A (Hamilton)
  Entrepreneurship and new venture creation provide a major impetus for economic growth and development. This paper introduces the key issues and questions relating to the theoretical perspectives on entrepreneurship.
  STMGT504	Strategies for Sustainability	15.0	No occurrences
  This paper aims to enhance students' understanding of sustainability issues confronting today's managers and to develop ability in analysing situations and in formulating strategies where sustainability business concerns are implicated.
  STMGT591	Strategic Management Dissertation	30.0	23X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  STMGT592	Strategic Management Dissertation	60.0	23X (Hamilton)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  STMGT593	Strategic Management Thesis	90.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  STMGT594	Strategic Management Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.

• 800 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  STMGT800	Strategic Management MPhil Thesis	120.0	23X (Hamilton)
  No description available.

• 900 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  STMGT900	Strategic Management PhD Thesis	120.0	23I (Hamilton), 23J (Hamilton), 23K (Hamilton), 23L (Hamilton), 23M (Hamilton), 23N (Hamilton), 23X (Hamilton) & 23X (Tauranga)
  No description available.