School Of Science And HealthStrategic Management in the Sciences AWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 401158.1
Discipline: NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 20
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the online courses Master of Science or any other postgraduate program where this unit can be taken as an unspecified elective and where there are sufficient credit points available in the study program.
About this Unit
This preparatory online unit introduces students to the strategic, business and operational aspects of the life science industry. The unit equips students to understand the challenges and conventional wisdom within this industry with a particular focus on research and innovation. Students will learn techniques to develop coherent and credible alternative future scenarios including an understanding of strategic option development, and strategic resource allocation. Students will also acquire research, analytical and critical judgement skills enabling them to deal with important issues such as finance, uncertainty and risk.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to have access to the internet and appropriate hardware and software for online study.