Unit Overview
- Description
This unit explores the issues and challenges involved in the strategic management of resource companies. Possible issues covered in this course include strategy development, boardroom decision making, mergers and acquisitions, stakeholder management, operational efficiency, operational and environmental sustainability, risk management and maximisation of shareholder value. The unit uses a case study approach to support the discussion of these important issues.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2026 Online Online only - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) explain the broad range of issues and challenges involved in the strategic management of modern resource companies; (2) explain the relationship among a resource company's strategy, operations and profitability; (3) outline the main constraints and opportunities facing resource companies over their medium term planning horizon; and (4) appraise real life business situations and suggest alternatives in the context of business strategy.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) individual essay; and (3) team presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Allan Trench
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in4252Z Master of Business Administration - Minerals and Energy
- Incompatibility
- MGMT5524 Strategic Management of Resource Companies
- Contact hours
- The unit is designed for asynchronous learning. Attendance at online synchronous sessions is optional, and all sessions are recorded.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.