MBA 6500 - Introduction to Business Strategy

An introduction to business-strategy concepts. The course introduces the role of the board of directors and general management as strategy makers. It provides the tools necessary to analyze the business environment, the resources of the firm, and alternative strategies. It provides frameworks for structuring the firm and for designing control systems to guide implementation of strategic decisions. The course consists of lectures, extensive case work to demonstrate the use of the tools in a business context, and written case analyses.