Strategic Planning for Security and Development

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and understanding of the philosophies and methodologies in strategic management within the context of both the private and public dimensions of the security sector.

On successful completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the drivers behind the evolution of strategy models
• Understanding the utility of strategic management in the development and implementation of national security policy
• Critically evaluate the utility of a range of analytical tools
• Apply a strategic analysis framework to a given security sector situation
• Identify and understand the key issues associated with change management
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the application of change management principles in order to deliver strategy
• Demonstrate an ability to conduct independent learning through use of the study pack and peer debate
• Critically evaluate academic papers and produce coherent arguments in written form for a specialist and non-specialist audience
• Develop effective oral communication skills through the delivery of case analysis and presentations.

• The importance of strategic management in national security planning
• Critical evaluation of strategic management philosophies and their evolution
• Exploration of models of strategic management
• Critical analysis of strategic management tools such as SWOT analysis, PEST, Porter 5 forces model, Value chains, Portfolio analysis, Stakeholder analysis
• Understanding the strategy process including the following core elements: strategic analysis, strategy selection and strategy implementation
• The application of conceptual knowledge to national security planning and implementation
• Linkages between strategic management and change management in transitional societies
• Drivers for, and barriers to, change, including issues such as strategicdrift, process vs. content, causes of resistance (enablers and disablers)