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Core Module Information
Module title: Strategic Management
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: BSV11700
Module leader: Lina Khaddour
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

If you’re aiming for a career in leadership or want to understand what drives successful businesses, the Strategic Management module is for you. We’ll break down strategy into three powerful areas: management theory, organizational theory, and corporate planning. You’ll dive into the real-world dynamics of how teams work—exploring motivation, leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and innovation. We’ll look at how organisations are structured, how they grow, and how they operate effectively. You'll also learn how to plan at the corporate level—evaluating strategic options, setting policy, and managing change in fast-moving environments. By the end, you’ll know how to bring people, systems, and strategies together to drive success in any organisation.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the principles of management and organisation theory as they apply to strategic management of resources.

LO2: Apply management theory to organisational problems and situations.

LO3: Judge corporate planning and objectives and their application at strategic and operational level.

LO4: Judge corporate planning and objectives and their application at strategic and operational level.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: WORLDWIDE
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lina Khaddour
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 190 Guided independent study for tasks provided online material with real life case studies.
Independent Learning On-demand Webinar 10 Live sessions one hour per week for students to rise any issues for better understanding on strategic management.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 3000 This assignment explores how Balfour Beatty, the UK’s top construction contractor, uses strategic management to stay competitive in a challenging economic climate. It focuses on Porter’s Five Forces Model to assess market pressures, how they’ve changed over time, and their impact on the company’s strategy and profitability. The analysis also includes tools like SWOT and PESTEL to better understand the company’s strengths, challenges, and external influences.
Project - Written 50 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 This coursework assesses your ability to analyze corporate planning and objectives at strategic and operational levels (LO3) and critically evaluate corporate planning strategies in the construction industry (LO4). You will focus on the application and effectiveness of these strategies within the sector.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
BSV11700 Strategic Management
 

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