NBA 5790

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NBA 5790
Cases in Business Strategy

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Focuses on the process of effective strategy formulation from the perspective of the general manager of a business unit. Discusses situational analysis, tools for industry and company analysis, and development of business unit strategies. Complements the core strategy course, with an emphasis on understanding and practicing frameworks that are useful in case-based interviews. Case discussions are focused on current strategic issues facing real companies. Draws heavily on the instructor's experience developing strategy for numerous businesses at Corning Incorporated. Guest speakers from industry and strategy consulting firms and from industry present their approaches to strategy and discuss the analytical tools they find most effective in working on business strategy. Students gain experience, via assigned cases and class discussion, in analyzing business problems/opportunities, and using the strategic process to formulate effective business strategies. The final deliverable is a presentation in a mock board environment that gives each student an opportunity to play the role of a strategy consultant working on a real case.

When Offered Fall.

Comments Second-year M.B.A. Students only.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Grade(GRV)

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  • Instruction Mode:
    Prerequisite: NCC 5090. JOHNSON STUDENTS ONLY **Attendance at first class is required. Any exceptions must be approved by the faculty two weeks before 1st day of classes** Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students August 11th thru September 9th with an additional Add/Drop period beginning October 15th at 8:00am to October 21st at 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after October 21st with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after October 28th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Grade(GRV)

  • 15299 NBA 5790   LEC 002

  •  

  • Instruction Mode:
    Prerequisite: NCC 5090. JOHNSON STUDENTS ONLY **Attendance at first class is required. Any exceptions must be approved by the faculty two weeks before 1st day of classes** Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students August 11th thru September 9th with an additional Add/Drop period beginning October 15th at 8:00am to October 21st at 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after October 21st with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after October 28th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.

Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1.5 Credits Grade(GRV)

  • 15817 NBA 5790   LEC 003

  •  

  • Instruction Mode:
    Prerequisite: NCC 5090. JOHNSON STUDENTS ONLY **Attendance at first class is required. Any exceptions must be approved by the faculty two weeks before 1st day of classes** Add/Drop Dates: Johnson Students August 11th thru September 9th with an additional Add/Drop period beginning October 15th at 8:00am to October 21st at 4:00pm. You may add or drop a second-half class after October 21st with permission of the faculty. A late fee of $100.00 will be charged for each add or drop transaction. If you are dropping after October 28th you will also receive a "W" on your transcript in addition to the late fees.