94-411 Strategy Development

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course introduces students to frameworks for understanding strategy development and implementation. Through a combination of theory and practice, students will be exposed to processes for formulating a sound, rational business strategy as well as the discipline required to successfully implement that strategy. Course activities and concepts include 1 situational and environmental analysis, 2 internal capabilities assessment, and 3 appropriate linkage to an organizations vision, mission, objectives, and historical performance. In addition, although these processes are most often attributed to private sector operations, this course is designed to consider the similarities and differences of strategy development in government entities and nonprofits as well. There are no prerequisite courses.

Prerequisites: none listed

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