Course Description
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COURSE NUMBER and NAME
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MGT 700 Corporate Strategy
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UNITS
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3
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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MGT 700 is an intensive 8-week foundational course designed for doctoral students to develop advanced competencies in business analysis, strategic planning, and integrative management. The course focuses on deep analytical skills, research methodologies, and strategic thinking required at the doctoral level.
Students will engage in a series of complex, research-driven assignments, including the
comprehensive analysis of a publicly traded company. The course culminates in a capstone project that
requires students to synthesize their findings into a
scholarly strategic plan. The course provides a
multidisciplinary approach to business analysis,
integrating real-world applications with theoretical and empirical research.
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REQUIRED TEXT
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Course materials are included in weekly modules.
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) Linked to Program Outcomes
Learning outcomes are statements that describe significant and essential scholarship that students achieve and can reliably demonstrate by the end of the course. Learning outcomes identify what the learner will know and be able to do by the end of a course – the essential and enduring knowledge, abilities (skills),and attitudes (values, dispositions) that constitute the integrated learning needed for successful completion of this course. The learning outcomes for this course summarize what students can expect to learn, and how this course is tied directly to the educational outcomes of the degree.
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Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
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Program Learning Outcomes
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1. Critically evaluate and synthesize complex business theories and concepts.
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1, 2, 3, 4
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2. Conduct in-depth research and analysis of a publicly traded company using advanced methodologies.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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3. Analyze and interpret the interrelations of various business disciplines within a global context.
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1, 3, 4, 5
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4. Utilize advanced financial and market analysis tools and frameworks to assess business performance.
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1, 2
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5. Develop and defend a strategic plan using advanced analytical models such as SWOTT, VRIO, and PESTLE.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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6. Integrate empirical research findings into comprehensive business strategies.
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1, 2, 3, 4
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7. Demonstrate doctoral-level proficiency in scholarly communication and presentation.
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Summary of Graded Work and Assessments
Course assignments afford students the opportunity to demonstrate the degree to which they have mastered CLOs. The table below lists the assignments in this course, their value, and the specific CLOs aligned with each one.
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Assignments
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Totals
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Weight
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CLOs
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Week 1-8 Class Participation
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80
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8%
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-
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Week 1: Discussion (Critique of Selected Company's Mission)
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10
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1%
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2, 3
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Week 1: Assignment (Company Analysis Research Paper)
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50
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5%
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2, 3
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Week 2: Discussion (Market Positioning and Competitive Advantage)
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10
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1%
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3, 4
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Week 2: Assignment (Advanced Market Analysis Paper)
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50
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5%
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3, 4
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Week 3: Discussion (Global Industry Trends and Strategic Management)
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10
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1%
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2
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Week 3: Assignment (Industry Analysis Report)
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50
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5%
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2
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Week 4: Discussion: (Financial Health and Strategic Planning)
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10
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1%
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2, 3
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Week 4: Assignment (Financial Analysis Report)
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50
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5%
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2, 3
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Week 5: Mid-Term Exam
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100
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10%
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2, 3, 4
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Week 5: Discussion (Strategic Planning Models and Approaches)
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10
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1%
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1, 2, 3
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Week 5: Assignment (Comprehensive Strategic Plan)
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50
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5%
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1, 2, 3
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Week 6: Discussion: (Integration Challenges and Benefits)
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10
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1%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Week 6: Assignment (Integrative Research Paper)
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50
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5%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Week 7: Discussion (Challenges in Integrating Complex Analyses)
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10
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1%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Week 7: Assignment (Revised Integrative Research Paper and Presentation)
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50
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5%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Assignments
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Totals
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Weight
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CLOs
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Week 8: Discussion (Capstone Project Presentations and Peer Critique)
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200
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20%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Week 8: Assignment (Final Integrative Research Paper)
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200
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20%
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Total Points/Percentage
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1000 Points
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100%
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