Strategic Management (MSB108)
To achieve sustainable competitive advantage in a complex and dynamic business environment, organizations need to
develop and execute strategies. The course offers a blend of classic strategy concepts and their application across
new and existing business models. It describes a typology of business models and provides an understanding of the
role of strategy as it applies to existing and emerging businesses. Since there is no one-to-one correspondence
between strategy concepts and business models, the students will get exposure to strategy theory and its application
in classic and novel types of businesses. The course relies on simulation and case applications from a variety of industries.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MSB108
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course offers a blend of classic strategy concepts and their application across new and existing business models,
and relies on simulation and case applications from a variety of industries.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge of:
• Fundamental strategy concepts and assumptions
• How strategy concepts are applied across new and existing business models
• Frameworks and analytical methods that organizations rely on to make strategic decisions
Skills
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain fundamental strategy concepts and their underlying assumptions
• Use strategy concepts to solve business cases in collaboration with others
• Discuss how frameworks and analytical methods are used to make strategic decisions
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Class participation, Written assignments/portfolio and Final exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam | 6/10 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
| Portfolio in groups | 4/10 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | All |
Class participation: Regular attendance and active participation are essential components of this course's learning experience and constitute a significant part of your final grade. While specific attendance requirements will be communicated during the first class meeting, please note that this course maintains a mandatory attendance policy. During our first meeting, we will discuss circumstances under which absences may be considered excused.Portfolio: Students will be required to submit a portfolio of mandatory work in groups.Final exam: The final exam will cover the readings, lectures, and written assignments. Re-sit exam. To take the final exam, students must pass the class participation and the written portfolio requirements. You may also be asked to submit an assessment of your class participation and a peer evaluation.All parts of the evaluation must be passed to get a grade in the course.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kenneth Henning WathneCourse coordinator:
Robert KreuzbauerCourse teacher:
Kenneth Henning WathneStudy Program Director:
Ingeborg Foldøy SolliMethod of work
The class meets regularly throughout the semester, and a set of required readings are assigned for each
meeting. Students are expected to thoroughly read and analyze all the required readings prior to each meeting.
Readings may be added to the list.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Strategy and Business Models (MØA108_1) | 10 |