STRAT 560
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Strategy and Economics
Management
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Concepts and tools of strategic management, with an emphasis on the economic tools influencing the success of strategy in the development of sustainable competitive advantage.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
MAcc or MISM major status.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concerning strategy concepts, models, and analyses.
Title
Decision Making
Learning Outcome
Make appropriate decisions when formulating and implementing strategy.
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Strategic Recommendations
Learning Outcome
Apply analytical models to complex business situations and generate strategic recommendations.
Title
Analyzing Business Environments
Learning Outcome
Critically analyze the external and internal environments of a business organization and formulate appropriate strategies.
Title
Elements of Strategy
Learning Outcome
Understand the major elements of strategy and the drivers of competitive advantage.
Title
Problem Solving Skills
Learning Outcome
Use problem-solving skills to develop hypotheses about the effect of strategic decisions that lead to sensible conclusions.
Title
Team Skills
Learning Outcome
Use team skills to actively participate in group projects and assume and exercise responsibility in a collaborative mode.
