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MGI5976 · Strategic management for innovation
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Business and Economics
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will gain the knowledge and skills to identify and evaluate the firm's competitive position, its markets, government policies, social issues, emerging trends and key factors which are critical for success in its environment. The crafting of an appropriate strategy supported by structure, controls and rewards will also be covered.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | Monash Indonesia term 4 | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Indonesia | Monash Indonesia term 1 | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Written | Written | 100% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 90% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Exercise | Exercise | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- understand the dynamic nature of business and the strategic management processes employed by businesses to gain sustainable competitive advantage
- develop analytical skills to plan the future of an organisation in its competitive environment from the viewpoint of the chief executive
- identify the necessary skills for developing and implementing strategies that will enable the organisation to achieve competitive advantage and sustainability
- critically analyse the strategic management theories and practices to apply to organisational realities
- develop management skills and knowledge to examine strategic management challenges from strategy, change and learning perspective.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
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