Course Descriptions

Management

MGT 7750
Strategy and Decision-Making
3 credits

This course provides the framework for making organizational decisions in a disciplined and strategic way.  Students will evaluate contributions and limitations of the various schools of strategy while utilizing various decision-making theories and practices.  Students will diagnose strategic positions, evaluate alternative courses of action in a wide range of decision-making situations and make the best decisions based upon your objectives.  Explores the role of strategy and its creative use through the various schools of strategic design that include planning, analysis, visionary processes, mental and emergent processes, negotiation, and environment.  Describe and discuss the contributions and limitations of the various schools of strategy and how strategy impacts organizations.  In this course, students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of their strategic preferences and decision-making ability as practicing managers and leaders.