Course Description

The Strategic Management course is a comprehensive exploration of the principles, frameworks, and tools essential for effective strategy formulation and execution in a dynamic business environment. Designed for MBA students, this course aims to provide a robust understanding of how organizations can achieve and sustain competitive advantage through strategic decision-making.

Students will engage with key concepts including strategic analysis, competitive positioning, strategic choice, and strategy implementation. The curriculum covers various strategic models and frameworks, such as SWOT analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, the Resource-Based View (RBV), and Blue Ocean Strategy. These models are examined through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical case studies, ensuring students can apply concepts to real-world scenarios.

The course begins with an exploration of the strategic management process, including environmental scanning, strategic formulation, and strategy execution. Students will learn how to assess internal and external environments, identify opportunities and threats, and evaluate organizational strengths and weaknesses. This foundational knowledge is crucial for crafting strategies that align with both the firm’s capabilities and market demands.

What You’ll Learn?
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Financial Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Operations Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Economics for Managers
  • Data Analytics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • International Business
  • Project Management
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Risk Management
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

In subsequent modules, the focus shifts to competitive strategy, including cost leadership, differentiation, and focus strategies. Students will analyze how companies can position themselves effectively within their industries and respond to competitive pressures. The course also delves into corporate strategy, addressing issues related to diversification, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances. This segment emphasizes the importance of aligning corporate and business-level strategies to drive overall organizational success.

A significant component of the course is strategy implementation, which covers organizational design, leadership, and change management. Students will learn how to translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives, manage organizational change, and ensure that strategies are executed effectively across all levels of the organization.

Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking and analytical skills through a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and simulation exercises. By the end of the course, students will be adept at diagnosing strategic issues, formulating strategic plans, and implementing strategies that drive organizational performance and growth.

Overall, this course is designed to equip MBA students with the strategic acumen necessary to navigate complex business landscapes and lead organizations towards long-term success.

Course Curriculum

The Course Curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of essential business disciplines, including finance, marketing, and operations. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex business challenges and drive strategic decision-making.

Semester 1
  • General Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Accounts & Finance
  • Operations Management
Semester 2
  • Finance Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Corporate Law
Semester 3
  • Financial Accounting
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Advertising Management
  • Human Resource Management
Semester 4
  • International Business
  • Market Research
  • Specialization1
  • Specialization2

An MBA Training Program opens a wide array of career opportunities across various sectors. Graduates often embark on management roles, where they lead teams, develop strategic plans, and drive organizational growth. Consulting is another key area, where they use their skills to assist companies in enhancing operations, refining strategies, and improving performance. Finance is a prominent career path as well, with roles like financial analyst, investment banker, or CFO, focusing on financial management, strategic planning, and investment decisions.

In marketing, MBA graduates can excel in brand management, digital marketing, or market research, creating strategies to increase brand presence and drive sales. Entrepreneurship is a dynamic option, with many starting their own ventures or leading innovative startups. Additionally, operations roles involve optimizing supply chains, improving production processes, and enhancing service delivery.

Required Documents

  • Graduation/ Diploma Passing Certificate (Self-attested)
  • 3 Passport-sized photos
  • One govt. issued photo identity proof (Self-attested)
  • One address proof (Self-attested)