Business Strategy

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) In this case-based course, students take the perspective of the general manager with responsibility for the overall organization, rather than that of a functional specialist. Topics include the nature of strategy and its function for an organization; the characteristics of effective strategy; and how strategy forms and evolves in relation to an organization's environment, competition, capabilities, and the values and ambitions of its leadership. This course is intended for students in their final year of study. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and BUS-4920. Requisite Courses: BUS-2002(3) or BUS-2010(3), and BUS-2103(3) or the former PSYC-2440(3), and BUS-2210(3), BUS-2440(3), and BUS-2501(3), all with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and ONE of BUS-3110(3) or BUS-3255(3) or IDS-3101(3) or PHIL-2201(3) or PHIL-2230(3) or PHIL-2233(3) or CRS-3231(3); all with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption); OR permission of the Instructor [prerequisite(s)].