Strategic ManagementSubject regulations

Strategic Management takes a big picture view of an organisation to envision its future potential, find new market opportunities, and develop a clear plan to achieve growth and success. Through real-world case studies and theory, you'll develop the skills to identify major threats and new opportunities facing a company, solve problems, and find ways to add value to the bottom line.

Strategic Management is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Business (BBus), Bachelor of Climate Change (BCC), and Bachelor of Management Studies with Honours (BMS(Hons))[1]. Strategic Management may also be included as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.

To complete Strategic Management as a single major for the BBus or BCC, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Strategic Management, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LEADR101, STMGT201, STMGT202, STMGT203, STMGT301, MNGMT321, 15 points from STMGT302, STMGT304, STMGT305 or STMGT306, and one of WSOMM396 or WSOMM399.

To complete Strategic Management as part of a double major for the BBus, BCC or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Strategic Management, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete STMGT101, LEADR101, STMGT201, STMGT202, STMGT203, STMGT301, MNGMT321, and 15 points from STMGT302, STMGT304, STMGT305 or STMGT306.

To complete a minor in Strategic Management, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Strategic Management major, including at least 30 points above 100 level. Students must complete STMGT101.

NOTES:

[1] There will be no new enrolments into the BMS(Hons) from 2024. Students who commenced a BMS(Hons) in 2023 or prior should contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.

Note:

Students are encouraged to contact the Waikato Management School for programme advice.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Strategic Management at an advanced level in their first degree. The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for these programmes.
The qualification regulations define the subject requirements for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt), and MBus. There are no specified subject papers that must be completed for the BBus(Hons), PGCert(StratMngt), PGDip(StratMngt) programmes.
MBus students must complete MNGMT581, and one of STMGT591, STMGT592, STMGT593, or STMGT594. Students taking the 120 point MBus are required to complete at least 60 points from the papers listed for the subject. Students taking the 180 point MBus are required to complete at least 120 points from the papers listed for the subject.
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Strategic Management papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
LEADR101Introduction to Leadership By showing how to lead through improving communication, understanding who we are, and collaborating for problem-solving, this course provides a...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25G (Online) & 25I (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25X (Secondary School - Unistart)
STMGT101Introduction to Management Managing in organisations, small and large, in changing local and international business environments requires knowledge, skills, and abilities of...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Hamilton Waikato College) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25C (Hamilton Waikato College) & 25VA (National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25W (Hamilton Waikato College) & 25X (Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou China)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
STMGT201Strategies for Enterprise Explores growth strategies for enterprises including their formulation and execution, and also features the particular challenges for family...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
STMGT202The Entrepreneur Discover what it takes to become a successful and socially responsible entrepreneur, how to develop new ideas into business ventures, and how to...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
STMGT203Business Model Innovation Business model innovation provides companies with significant growth options and may disrupt the market. Develop analytical skills to evaluate and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
MNGMT321Applied Business Challenge Students will use the concepts, tools, and skills refined throughout the Bachelor of Business and develop strategic thinking skills to evaluate and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
STMGT301Strategy and Innovation Management Examines innovative companies to explore the processes involved in developing and managing innovations which are vital for improving the strategic...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
STMGT302Creating Value in a Connected World We live in a highly connected world. This paper focuses on how to identify, analyse and manage flows between and among organisations to create...	15	25B (Hamilton)
STMGT304Commercialising a New Venture Explore the steps involved in starting and growing a new venture. Develop a comprehensive business plan and pitch your ideas to a panel of judges.	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
STMGT305Doing Business Internationally Explores the international dimensions of business that enable growth and provide new markets, but increase the complexities involved (e.g. scale...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga)
STMGT306Business Ecosystems Entrepreneurial ecosystems showcase the factors driving economic growth and sustainable development. Develop skills in evaluating the context for...	15	25G (Online)
WSOMM396Management Internship The Management Internship provides students with the opportunity to apply their management discipline-based knowledge to an authentic project within...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga) & 25C (Hamilton) & 25C (Tauranga) & 25VA (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam) & 25VB (Internet National Economics University, Vietnam)
WSOMM399Report of an Investigation This paper offers students the opportunity to complete a directed investigation of an approved topic relevant to an organisation or industry and in...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Tauranga) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
BUSAN543Applied Business Analytics This paper enables students to understand applied business analytics including data management and analytics tools, develop critical thinking skills...	30	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online)
STMGT505Strategy and Organisational Theory Good theory is the foundation of good practice. This paper discusses and critiques the most important theories of strategy and organisation.	30	25B (Hamilton)
STMGT525Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice Entrepreneurship and new venture creation provide a major impetus for economic growth and development. This paper introduces the key issues and...	30	25A (Hamilton)
STMGT591Strategic Management Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	30	25X (Hamilton)
STMGT592Strategic Management Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton)
STMGT593Strategic Management Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton)
STMGT594Strategic Management Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
STMGT800Strategic Management MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
STMGT900Strategic Management PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton) & 25X (Tauranga)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 10 May 2025 01:00am

Strategic ManagementSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCert(StratMgt) and GradDip(StratMgt)

PGCert(StratMgt), PGDip(StratMgt), BBus(Hons) and MBus

MPhil

PhD

Strategic Management papers