Description
This course focuses on previous business knowledge and courses to introduce students to real world problems dealing with strategic management in all types of organizations and policy formulation and implementation. This integration of knowledge will rely heavily on the students' previous learning in Business Research, Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Technology in Organizations, Financial Policy, Ethics, Marketing, and other courses. This course also concentrates on the organization's successful adaptation to its environment. Students apply qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis to integrating the management functional areas of the organization. There will be a strong emphasis on written, as well as oral, communication skills in developing and defending strategic plans.