MGMT 795 - Strategies for Contemporary Organizations

3 Credits
This course will integrate the concepts from previous courses as students learn the steps of the strategic planning and decision-making process. Course content will focus on a holistic approach to strategic analysis, formulation, and implementation taking into consideration an organization’s various stakeholders. Corporate governance, ethical and legal considerations and creating an environment of entrepreneurship will also be explored. Students will apply strategic planning theory and concepts when working with a business on one of their strategic concerns.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B or better must be earned to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): This course must be taken in the last semester.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Develop a strategic business analytics plan to identify and fulfill a business venture’s analytical requirements.
2. Construct the case for use of data as a strategic asset that creates sustainable competitive advantage.
3. Embed business intelligence and analytics functions into organizational culture.
4. Deploy the appropriate organizational, structural, and analytical processes and tools to facilitate decision-making.
5. Become a skillful user of business intelligence, by assessing analytical techniques for reasonableness, reliability, and bias.