Strategic management provides students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from previous courses from the perspective of top management. The strategic management process includes the determination of organizational mission and objectives; analysis of environment; strategy formulation and selection; and implementation, evaluation and control. Readings include a text and journal and contemporary business articles that cover the theories of strategic management and issues relating to the strategic management of current organizations. Students are required to analyze real-world business cases. The course emphasizes critical thinking, analysis, effective business writing, and oral presentation skills. The case analyses are to be written and presented to the class. Students must satisfy all Foundation courses prior to registering for GMGT 681.
