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MN52114: Managing strategic partnerships

[Page last updated: 15 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: School of Management
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWRG 20%, EXCB 80%
Assessment Detail:
  • Case study analysis, applying frameworks and tools from the course, in a written report (CWRG 20%)
  • Written examination (EXCB 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: In taking this module you cannot take MN52135
Learning Outcomes: Having studied the unit, students will be able to: 1. Understand the challenges in corporate growth, corporate strategy and partnerships. 2. Formulate appropriate corporate development plans through partnerships drawing on strategy frameworks and tools. 3. Appreciate the challenges in entering and managing strategic partnerships in particular contexts, with an emphasis on the high technology sectors and international corporate deals.


Synopsis: Gain an in-depth understanding of the different forms of strategic partnerships used by multinational enterprises to: - exploit opportunities - overcome internal resource constraints - access new technologies and competencies - address challenges in international markets You will learn to apply theoretical concepts and frameworks to choose appropriate forms of partnerships for achieving competitive advantage.

Content: This unit focuses on how firms employ various modes of corporate development to advance their corporate strategy so as to overcome resource constraints, access new technologies, exploit emerging opportunities, redesign firm boundaries and achieve profitable growth. Corporate development modes include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate venture capital investments, strategic alliances and outsourcing deals.

Course availability:

MN52114 is Optional on the following courses:

School of Management

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