Global strategy is dynamic; it is faced with constant inputs and disruptions from all stakeholders and contexts. You'll learn how to thrive in this fast-moving environment, mastering a range of traditional and modern approaches to managerial change. You'll also explore contemporary frameworks around sustainability, with reference to the UN sustainable development goals, this context is in increasing demand from employers as businesses adapt to the need to deliver sustainable business for a sustainable tomorrow.
Through the chance to deploy a series of strategy action steps, you will be ready to bring your skills and experience to the workplace from day one, and throughout your whole career to deliver results for business.
Contact hours: 36
Private study hours: 114
Total hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Group presentation, 25-30 min (20%)
Individual Report, 3,000 words (80%)
Re-assessment method:
100% coursework
• CORE (2020) The Economy, the online, open access textbook, available at: https://core-econ.org/the-economy/index.html
• Philips. P. and Moutinho L (2018) Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management, Routledge, New York
• Dicken, P. (2015) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy, (7th edition) New York: Guilford Publications
• Peng, M. (2013) Global Strategic Management, (3rd Edition), South-Western College Publishing
• Mintzberg, H., Lampel, J., Quinn, J. B. and S. Ghoshal (2003) The Strategy Process, (4th edition), Prentice Hall Publishing.
• Rugman, A.M. (ed.) (2009) The Oxford Handbook of International Business, Oxford: Oxford University Press
• Selected articles from Journal of World Business, Global Strategy Journal, Journal of International Business Studies, Strategic Management Journal and Harvard Business Review
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate systematic understanding of areas which are fundamental to the development of successful strategy in the global context and a critical awareness of the macro-economic variables and other aspects of organisational context, structure and culture on global strategy implementation for innovation, creation and growth of new ventures, and sustainable organisational performance.
- Integrate global strategic thinking into the holistic management of a multinational organisation informed by understanding of relevant economic theories and context
- Critically analyse the complexity and the interconnections between various dimensions of multinational enterprises engaged in international activities such as international finance and accounting, international HRM, ethics, sustainability and government-business relations
- Demonstrate an ability to assess the complexities of strategic decision making and effectively play their part in managing resources across national boundaries
- Develop strong ability to construct logical economic arguments as they apply to international strategic decisions
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences and/or using a variety of methods
- Problem solve and making decisions through the analysis of problems and identification of appropriate solutions
- Apply critical thinking skills, also when working with complex material and utilise resources effectively
- Scan and organise data, extract meaning from information and share knowledge with others
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