MBA 690 Strategic Management

A final course designed to provide a cohesive framework leading to the achievement of organizational effectiveness. Emphasis is on the role of the general manager in identifying problems and solutions through the application of appropriate methods. The course develops ways of perceiving opportunities from an analysis of evolving environmental trends, understanding company resources, and integrating skills and opportunities in setting strategy and detailed plans. An integrative course that draws on the tools and techniques learned in other graduate courses and which are needed to develop practical, company-wide general management decisions. The course uses extensive case analysis. The capstone course must be completed with a grade of B or better. Prerequisites: all non-elective courses must be completed or taken concurrently. (3 credits)