BUS 256 - Strategic Management

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Business

Description:

This course introduces students to strategic management methods and practices used by organizations all over the world. Students learn the internal and external strategy methods used by companies as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using the strategic management process. Students study the complexity of the current business environment and the planning and framework to sustain a competitive advantage in any type of business environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Examine the key concepts associated with the field of strategic management; Identify the key planning models used in the analysis of strategic management choices; Analyze strategic management approaches for marketing and management issues; Recognize key issues involved in business ethics, environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility; Compare and contrast US and international issues as they apply to strategic management.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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