BUS6007 Strategic Management and Competition AnalysisBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH, PHD)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ENGLISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
BUS6007 Strategic Management and Competition Analysis Spring 3 0 3 9

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator :
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEŞKESE
Prof. Dr. RIFAT KAMASAK
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: Over the years, the field of strategic management has had a major influence on corporate behavior. Terms such as cash cow and sustainable competitive advantage are frequently raised in day-to-day business conversations. In fact, the ability to apply strategic analysis to practical business problems has become a valuable skill in many occupations, including management consultancy, stock broking, merchant banking and corporate finance. The aim of this course is to give you the tools needed to analyze situations and think strategically.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Define general concepts related to strategic management
II. Identify the stakeholders of a company
III. Evaluate the mission and vision statements of a company
IV. Define the key environmental factors having an impact on a company
V. Analyze the opportunities and threats posed by the environment for a given company
VI. Identify the value chain of any company
VII. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of a company
VIII. Define the business-level strategies
IX. Define the corporate-level strategies
X. Criticize the portfolio of an enterprise using BCG, McKinsey or Industry Evolution Matrices
XI. Relate the concepts and techniques learned in earlier courses in management, production, information systems, economy, accounting, marketing, etc.
XII. Analyze a strategic management case

Course Content

Fundamenal strategic management issues including strategy development process, evaluation of external and internal factors, SWOT analysis, strategy types, value management, actions planning, business planning.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
5) Midterm-1
10) Project Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: İlgili makaleler / Related Readings
References: İlgili makaleler / Related Readings

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 30
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 6 78
Project 1 4 4
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Midterms 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 175

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution