STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Synthesis of material from accounting, economics, finance, operations management, human resources, law, marketing, and technology to consider problems in corporate and business-level strategy; top management problems; discussion of actual business cases.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing. Not open to graduate/professional students Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct an external analysis of the firm, focusing on the industry, competitors, and the general environment. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze alternative strategic positions within an industry, differentiating between cost and differentiation strategies, and their implications for competitive advantage. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Assess firm diversification and internationalization, considering mergers, acquisitions, and alliances as potential means. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop and communicate strategic analyses and recommendations both individually and as part of a team. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct an external analysis of the firm, focusing on the industry, competitors, and the general environment. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze alternative strategic positions within an industry, differentiating between cost and differentiation strategies, and their implications for competitive advantage. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Assess firm diversification and internationalization, considering mergers, acquisitions, and alliances as potential means. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop and communicate strategic analyses and recommendations both individually and as part of a team. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027