GSZ405 Strategic Management

In a complex environment where change is occurring with increasing frequency, the practice of strategy has never had greater significance, nor has it been more challenging. The unit provides you with an introductory overview of key concepts involved in the study and practice of strategic management and to introduce you to a range of strategic management models and tools of practical value to managers. Strategic frameworks guide overall direction, decision-making and alignment within the competitive business environment.This unit is designed to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the nature of strategy, its role and purpose within the business setting and the contribution of strategic management tools and frameworks for the implementation of strategy.This unit is the first unit in the MBA program and is designed to provide an introduction to strategy and strategic thinking that will lay a solid foundation for other units in the program.

Unit information

Unit code: GSZ405
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law
School/Discipline: QUT Graduate School of Business
Study area: Business
Credit points: 6

Dates and locations

Teaching period	Dates	Locations
Flexible Period - 02A, 2027	23 January 2027 - 8 March 2027	Gardens Point
Flexible Period - 08A, 2027	10 July 2027 - 23 August 2027	Gardens Point

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Previous study requirements

Equivalents: GSN405

Guide to previous study requirements

Prerequisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have completed these prerequisite units (or have credit, advanced standing or exemption for them), or be able to demonstrate that you have equivalent background knowledge.
Anti-requisites: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these anti-requisite units.
Co-requisites: To enrol in this unit, you must have already completed these co-requisite units, or you must enrol in them at the same time.
Equivalents: You can’t enrol in this unit if you have completed any of these equivalent units.
Assumed knowledge: We assume that you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain areas before you start this unit.

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