Description
This capstone course focuses on how to use strategic management concepts and procedures to create a viable and sustainable competitive advantage for different types of organizations. The primary topics discussed include strategic thinking processes, competitor analysis, research methods, internal and external analysis, global and economic factors, quality control procedures, social responsibility and environmental practices, business ethics, strategic planning processes, and implementation strategies. Prerequisite: MBA 501; 506; 511 or 561; 505 or 512; 554; 562 or 571; and 602; or permission of instructor