Departmental Advisors
Ph.D. Program - Strategy
Lyda Bigelow
SFEBB 7213 585-3471
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

STRAT 3410 - 001 Business Law-Commercial

STRAT 3410 - 001 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12656
  • Instructor: NIELSEN, JEFF
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 80

STRAT 3410 - 002 Business Law-Commercial

STRAT 3410 - 002 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12657
  • Instructor: NIELSEN, JEFF
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 77

STRAT 3410 - 003 Business Law-Commercial


The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 003 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12658
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Remote Real-Time
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 79

The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 004 Business Law-Commercial

STRAT 3410 - 004 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12659
  • Instructor: NIELSEN, JEFF
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 76

STRAT 3410 - 005 Business Law-Commercial


The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 005 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12660
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 79

The course fee covers all required textbooks and course materials at a reduced cost. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 006 Business Law-Commercial


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 006 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12661
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 78

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 3410 - 007 Business Law-Commercial

STRAT 3410 - 007 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12662
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Remote Real-Time
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 80

STRAT 3410 - 008 Business Law-Commercial

STRAT 3410 - 008 Business Law-Commercial

  • Class Number: 12663
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Remote Real-Time
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 77

STRAT 3700 - 001 Strategic Management


1. NOTE: Students on the non-integrated/legacy core intending to enroll in STRAT 3700 to fulfill Strategic Management (previously STRAT 5700) need to submit a request to enroll online here-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvrGY_vu3A85Qp3rXM-2SsRgpomYA3GebiJ1VZvV0YR06c6Q/viewform .

STRAT 3700 - 001 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12638
  • Instructor: CUNNINGHAM, COLLEEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 80

1. NOTE: Students on the non-integrated/legacy core intending to enroll in STRAT 3700 to fulfill Strategic Management (previously STRAT 5700) need to submit a request to enroll online here-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvrGY_vu3A85Qp3rXM-2SsRgpomYA3GebiJ1VZvV0YR06c6Q/viewform .

STRAT 3700 - 002 Strategic Management


1. NOTE: Students on the non-integrated/legacy core intending to enroll in STRAT 3700 to fulfill Strategic Management (previously STRAT 5700) need to submit a request to enroll online here-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvrGY_vu3A85Qp3rXM-2SsRgpomYA3GebiJ1VZvV0YR06c6Q/viewform .

STRAT 3700 - 002 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12639
  • Instructor: CUNNINGHAM, COLLEEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 76

1. NOTE: Students on the non-integrated/legacy core intending to enroll in STRAT 3700 to fulfill Strategic Management (previously STRAT 5700) need to submit a request to enroll online here-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvrGY_vu3A85Qp3rXM-2SsRgpomYA3GebiJ1VZvV0YR06c6Q/viewform .

STRAT 3700 - 003 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 003 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12640
  • Instructor: CUNNINGHAM, COLLEEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 104

STRAT 3700 - 090 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 090 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12645
  • Instructor: HESTERLY, WILLIAM
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 106

STRAT 3700 - 091 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 091 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12646
  • Instructor: HESTERLY, WILLIAM
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 121

STRAT 3700 - 092 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 092 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12648
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 120

STRAT 3700 - 093 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 093 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12649
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 125

STRAT 3700 - 094 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 094 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 12650
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 125

STRAT 3700 - 095 Strategic Management

STRAT 3700 - 095 Strategic Management

  • Class Number: 17886
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 121

STRAT 3800 - 001 Explorers


Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Explorers Internship Program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/explorers/. This course is open to all majors, does not have pre-requisites (no major requirements), and is tailored for students who do not have prior internship experience (usually first-years and sophomores). To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 3800 - 001 Explorers

  • Class Number: 12653
  • Instructor: BAUGH, STEPHANIE
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Explorers Internship Program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/explorers/. This course is open to all majors, does not have pre-requisites (no major requirements), and is tailored for students who do not have prior internship experience (usually first-years and sophomores). To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 3800 - 002 Explorers


Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Explorers Internship Program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/explorers/. This course is open to all majors, does not have pre-requisites (no major requirements), and is tailored for students who do not have prior internship experience (usually first-years and sophomores). To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 3800 - 002 Explorers

  • Class Number: 12654
  • Instructor: LIN, SOLOMON
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Explorers Internship Program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/explorers/. This course is open to all majors, does not have pre-requisites (no major requirements), and is tailored for students who do not have prior internship experience (usually first-years and sophomores). To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 5800 - 001 Goff Trailblazers


Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Trailblazers program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/trailblazers/. To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 5800 - 001 Goff Trailblazers

  • Class Number: 12651
  • Instructor: Stephens Stauffer, Deborah
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Trailblazers program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/trailblazers/. To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 5800 - 002 Goff Trailblazers


Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Trailblazers program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/trailblazers/. To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 5800 - 002 Goff Trailblazers

  • Class Number: 12652
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

Students must apply to be considered for this program. Learn more about the Trailblazers program and apply on our website: https://goff.utah.edu/trailblazers/. To be notified when this and other Goff program applications open, please check our socials (@GoffInstitute) and sign up for our newsletter (https://goff.utah.edu/contact-us/).

STRAT 5820 - 001 Goff Scholars


This 2-semester program is open to Goff Scholars only, and applications for AY 2025-26 are now closed. Please visit https://goff.utah.edu/students/ to learn about other Goff programs, and email Goff@Utah.edu to discuss which program might be the right fit.

STRAT 5820 - 001 Goff Scholars

  • Class Number: 12655
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 40

This 2-semester program is open to Goff Scholars only, and applications for AY 2025-26 are now closed. Please visit https://goff.utah.edu/students/ to learn about other Goff programs, and email Goff@Utah.edu to discuss which program might be the right fit.

STRAT 6071 - 001 Business Strategy


This course is for FTMBA students only. FTMBA Sessions II & III. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 10th – April 23rd 2026 (Make-up days for spring break will be assigned). No class during spring break. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 6071 - 001 Business Strategy

  • Class Number: 12632
  • Instructor: BIGELOW, LYDA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 65

This course is for FTMBA students only. FTMBA Sessions II & III. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 10th – April 23rd 2026 (Make-up days for spring break will be assigned). No class during spring break. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

STRAT 6750 - 092 Business Turnarounds


Class runs during Session III, March 16-April 19, 2026.This is an online course. The instructor will host optional webinar meetings on Wednesday 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, and 4/16. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6750 - 092 Business Turnarounds

  • Class Number: 12631
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 36

Class runs during Session III, March 16-April 19, 2026.This is an online course. The instructor will host optional webinar meetings on Wednesday 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, and 4/16. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6760 - 001 Profiles of Leadership


If you experience a pre-req or registration challenge, please email Deb.Coffey@utah.edu. This course is designed to acquaint students with trends and challenges of leading an organization in today’s environment. This is accomplished by engaging with current leadership topics and by introducing students to weekly guest speakers: business executives, community leaders and entrepreneurs. Guest speakers demonstrate leadership style and technique through personalized presentations. This course has been developed in partnership with the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute, whose aim is to change how organizations and people work by developing individuals into value creators. Their approach to strategic leadership empowers individuals to tackle real-world challenges, embrace ambiguity, and challenge the status quo.

STRAT 6760 - 001 Profiles of Leadership

  • Class Number: 12637
  • Instructor: BAUGH, STEPHANIE
  • Instructor: WATSON, RUCHI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 30

If you experience a pre-req or registration challenge, please email Deb.Coffey@utah.edu. This course is designed to acquaint students with trends and challenges of leading an organization in today’s environment. This is accomplished by engaging with current leadership topics and by introducing students to weekly guest speakers: business executives, community leaders and entrepreneurs. Guest speakers demonstrate leadership style and technique through personalized presentations. This course has been developed in partnership with the Goff Strategic Leadership Institute, whose aim is to change how organizations and people work by developing individuals into value creators. Their approach to strategic leadership empowers individuals to tackle real-world challenges, embrace ambiguity, and challenge the status quo.

STRAT 6850 - 090 Strategic Leadership


Class runs during Session II, Feb 9-March 15, 2026. This is an online course, which does not meet in-person. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6850 - 090 Strategic Leadership

  • Class Number: 12634
  • Instructor: HERRICK, HEIDI
  • Instructor: HESTERLY, WILLIAM
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 46

Class runs during Session II, Feb 9-March 15, 2026. This is an online course, which does not meet in-person. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6850 - 091 Employment Law


Class runs during Session II, Feb 9-March 15, 2026. This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. Optional Webinars are held on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30PM. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6850 - 091 Employment Law

  • Class Number: 12635
  • Instructor: Pyne, Colee
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.5
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 43

Class runs during Session II, Feb 9-March 15, 2026. This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. Optional Webinars are held on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30PM. For enrollment request please fill out https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk . MBA Online students are given priority. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

STRAT 6850 - 092 Change Management


Class runs during Sessions II/ III, February 9-April 20, 2026. This is an online course. The instructor will host optional webinar meetings on Mondays 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20. For enrollment request please fill out this form https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk. MBA Online students are given priority. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/ or call or call (801) 585-5959. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php.

STRAT 6850 - 092 Change Management

  • Class Number: 12636
  • Instructor: AUSTIN, BONITA
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 45

Class runs during Sessions II/ III, February 9-April 20, 2026. This is an online course. The instructor will host optional webinar meetings on Mondays 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20. For enrollment request please fill out this form https://eccles.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lKjKBuqAFNBHxk. MBA Online students are given priority. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/ or call or call (801) 585-5959. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php.