University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2008

21808 Strategic Business Management

6cp
Requisite(s): 21806 Managing Organisational Change
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop and apply business strategies. The subject is driven by typical scenarios in the IT industry. A critical issue is the link between strategic business and IT planning, and how this is applied in terms of decision making and contingency planning. This is explored by way of case studies illustrating both successful and unsuccessful planning. The subject also demonstrates the need to integrate all organisational strategies, including, for example, financial and marketing plans. Students become equipped to address the future competitiveness of their organisations.


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,346.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.