Course Description
Capstone case course in top management policy and strategy determination. Students learn to integrate various business functions and to develop skills and judgment in solving problems of the organization as a total system in relation to its environment. Prerequisite: FIN 315; ISM 280; MGT 301, MGT 312; MKT 309, MKT 320; senior standing; major in ACCT, BADM, CYBE, CYMA, ECOS, ENTR, FINC, HURM, HTMT, INTB, ISSC, or MKTG.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe, analyze, explain, and apply strategy concepts and techniques to virtually any business organization.
- Think logically about actual strategic situations that confront managers.
- Take a strategic manager’s perspective on the resolution of significant business problems and issues to improve organizational performance.
- Analyze and evaluate factors that influence the competitive behavior and performance of the firm.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Midterm & Final Exam (2 x 100 pts) | 200 points |
| Quizzes (12 x 20 pts) | 240 points |
| Application-Based Activities (ABA) (10 x 15 pts) | 150 points |
| SmartBook Assignments (12 x 10 pts) | 120 points |
| Final Oral Exam | 60 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94.000 – 100 | A |
| 90.000 – 93.999 | A- |
| 87.000 – 89.999 | B+ |
| 83.000 – 86.999 | B |
| 80.000 – 82.999 | B- |
| 77.000 – 79.999 | C+ |
| 73.000 – 76.999 | C |
| 70.000 – 72.999 | C- |
| 67.000 – 69.999 | D+ |
| 63.000 – 66.999 | D |
| 60.000 – 62.999 | D- |
| Below 60 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Because this is an asynchronous course, there is no traditional attendance requirement. Students are expected to participate by completing all assignments. Due dates are listed in the Course Overview document and on Canvas. Students are responsible for meeting these deadlines. The instructor reserves the right to modify course schedules or deadlines at their discretion, and any changes will be communicated through Canvas. Participation and timely completion of course requirements will be reflected in each student's final course grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Rothaermel, F. Strategic Management (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill.
- Required Digital Access: A mandatory portion of your grade requires registration on the McGraw-Hill Connect platform paired with your textbook.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.