Subject

Strategic Management in IT

Course Title

Strategic Management in IT
Strategic management in IT

Code

m23_s_046

Study Programme

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Organizer of the study programme (unit, institute, department or division)

Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering

Degree level (first, second, third cycle)

Second cycle

Academic year / semester

10 / Summer

Number of ECTS credits

Teacher

Smilka Janeska Sarkanjac

Prerequisites for enrolling in the course

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10.

Objectives of the course programme (competences)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to independently think strategically about a company, its current business position, its long-term direction, its resources and competitive capabilities, to formulate strategies and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage; to acquire skills for conducting strategic analysis in various industries and competitive situations; to develop a business strategy, carefully considering strategic opportunities and making sound strategic decisions; to understand the managerial tasks that arise from implementing the company's strategy; to understand the need for strategic management of the business; to know how to assess risks to make sound decisions and achieve effective results.

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Course content

Introduction to the concept of strategic management, the context in which strategic management takes place, conducting an external analysis and assessment of opportunities and threats, conducting an internal analysis and assessment of strengths and weaknesses, functional strategies, competitive strategies, corporate strategies, international strategies, strategies for entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit organizations, technology and strategy, strategic management of ICT, strategy execution, strategy evaluation and control, managers and strategic management.

12.

Learning methods

13.

Total available time

6 ECTS x 30 hours = 180 hours

14.

Distribution of available time

30 + 0 + 45 + 45 + 30 = 180 hours

15.

Forms of teaching activities

15.1.	Lectures - theoretical instruction	30 hours
15.2.	Exercises (laboratory, auditory), seminars, teamwork	0 hours

16.

Other forms of activities

16.1.	Project assignments	45 hours
16.2.	Independent assignments	45 hours
16.3.	Home study	30 hours

17.

Assessment method

17.1.	Tests	0 points
17.2.	Seminar paper / project (presentation: written and oral)	45 points
17.3.	Activities and learning	0 points
17.4.	Final exam	0 points

18.

Grading criteria (points / grade)

up to 50 points	5 (five) (F)
from 51 to 60 points	6 (six) (E)
from 61 to 70 points	7 (seven) (D)
from 71 to 80 points	8 (eight) (C)
from 81 to 90 points	9 (nine) (B)
from 91 to 100 points	10 (ten) (A)

19.

Requirement for obtaining a signature and taking the final exam

There is no

20.

Language of instruction

Macedonian and English

21.

Method for monitoring the quality of teaching

Student Survey

22.

Literature

22.1.	Required literature 1. Fred R. David, Forest R. David \| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Concepts and Cases \| Pearson \| 2017
22.2.	Additional literature No. Author Title Publisher Year