Strategic Management

2026/2027

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

6

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Management

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

1 year, 1, 2 module

Instructor

Leshchenko, Natalia

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of strategic management. Students learn to apply strategic analysis tools to evaluate an organisation's position and make informed decisions. The course builds a solid understanding of core strategic management concepts and explores how businesses achieve success by leveraging their competitive advantages. Throughout the course, students become familiar with key strategic management terminology and frameworks, which they will use in their future professional work. The course covers essential theories, principles and practices that support effective strategic management in business environment. Topics include the foundations of strategic management theory, the concept and purpose of strategies, tools for strategic analysis, business models and the different levels of strategy. Students gain insight into the diverse responsibilities of managers at various organisational levels and develop an appreciation for the complexity of strategic management.