Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7057
Title: Business & SC Strategy
Long Title: Business and Supply Chain Strategy
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Aims
Familiarisation with business strategy tools and frameworks and reflect on the strategic elements of the Supply Chain operation. Introducing critical thinking concepts with case study reviews.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principle tools used in the preparation of company strategy
LO2 Investigate the roots of competitive advantage in driving superior organisational performance.
LO3 Explore the pivotal role of business and supply chain strategy in meeting business and emerging trends.
LO4 Consider their own organisation's key competencies and discuss recommendations to exploit the competencies.
LO5 Describe how supply chain is playing a central role in business realignment strategies
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Business Strategy
Understanding the role of strategy for business success. The tools and frameworks of strategy formulation. Startegy implementation. The contextual environment. Strategic thinking as a focus. Competitive strategies.
Supply Chain Strategy
Strategy and the supply chain. The role of strategy in supply chain planning. How the supply chain is playing a central role in business realignment strategies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Tutor directed Group Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Tutor directed project preparation 13th Week 3.08 40
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and preparation of project 13th Week 2.54 33
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.46
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.38 18
Tutorial Contact Tutor directed project preparation 13th Week 3.08 40
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and preparation of project 13th Week 2.54 33
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.46
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Christopher. Martin. (1998), “Logistics and Supply Chain Management”,, Second Edition,. Pearson Education,, Great Britain.
  • Cohen and Roussel. (2004), “Strategic Supply Chain Management”., Mc Graw- Hill.
  • Ricky W. Griffin. (1999), Management, Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, [ISBN: 0 395 89351 8].
  • Arthur A. Jr. Thompson, John E. Gamble, III A. J. Strickland,. Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage, [ISBN: 978 0 07 0182 60 8].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Supply Chain Strategy 2005.. (2005), Various articles as recommended by class tutor., A newsletter from Harvard Business Publishing and MIT Centre for Transportation & Logistics...
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology.. (2006), Various articles as recommended by class tutor, Supply Chain Strategy ., A newsletter from the MIT Supply Chain Lab.
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 1 Mandatory