BUS 490 - Capstone: Strategic Planning
3 credits (PREREQUISITES: ALL CORE BUSINESS COURSES)
This is a capstone course in which students learn how business leaders formulate strategies for business that are global and dynamic. This course examines the process of developing vision for an organization and defining its goals in light of the organization's mission. Students will learn the process of strategic planning for long-term viability of an organization and the dynamics that drive the strategic planning process. Understanding the role each member plays of the organization plays in developing and executing a strategic plan is explained. Developing critical decision making skills are a focal element of this course. Students also practice the skills critical to this process through team projects, strategic plan case analysis, and oral and written reports. (F, Sp)