Management 439 - Business Strategy (Three semester hours)

This course provides a business capstone for the study of the overall functioning of various types of organizations. This course includes a brief study of strategic planning including mission statement development, analysis of external environments and internal organizational factor, development of strategic alternatives, selection of appropriate alternatives, implementation of strategies, and competitive strategies and dynamics. Special emphases are given to the integration and coordination of the functional areas within the enterprise. The case method and/or business simulation will be used to provide a practical experience in analysis and decision making in the solution of business problems.

Prerequisites: Senior standing; Finance 304; Business Adminstration 302; Management 305, Management 307; Marketing 306.