STRAT 401
Strategy 1
Management
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Structured problem solving, strategic thinking, and basic strategy concepts to prepare students to analyze and understand the sources of competitive advantage and superior firm performance.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Strategic Management majors or minors only.
Title
Effective Communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, concerning strategy concepts, models, and analyses.
Title
Analyzation and Strategy Formulation
Learning Outcome
Critically analyze the external and internal environments of a business organization and formulate appropriate strategies.
Title
Major Elements of Strategy
Learning Outcome
Recall, explain, and give examples of the major elements of strategy and the drivers of competitive advantage.
Title
Applying Analytical Models
Learning Outcome
Apply analytical models to complex business situations and generate strategic recommendations.
Title
Problem Solving Skills
Learning Outcome
Use problem-solving skills to develop hypotheses about the effect of data analysis on strategic decisions.
Title
Team Skills
Learning Outcome
Use team skills to actively participate in group projects and to assume and exercise responsibility in a collaborative mode.
