BUSM 698 - Capstone: Strategic Management

Credit(s): 3
A capstone investigation of how strategy interacts with and guides an organization within its internal and external environments. The focus of the course is on corporate- and business unit-level strategy, strategy development, strategy implementation, and the overall strategic management process. Topics include organizational mission, vision, goal setting, environmental assessment, and strategic decision making. Techniques such as industry analysis, competitive analysis, and portfolio analysis are presented. Course discussion addresses strategic implementation as it relates to organizational structure, policy, leadership, and evaluation issues. The ability to think strategically and to weigh things from the perspective of the total enterprise operating in an increasingly global market environment is emphasized. Case analyses and text material are used to integrate knowledge and skills gained through previous study.
Prerequisite(s): BACC 532, BUSM 624, BUSM 625, BUSM 626, BUSM 631, BUSM 632, BUSM 645, BUSM 652, and BUSM 677