Open to current Hagan School MBA students, Post Master's Certificate, MBA Plus, and visiting graduate students from other institutions. This course focuses on the globalization of business and its impact on the management of the dominant organization in this area. An in-depth study of the strategy, organization of company operations that cross national boundaries will be conducted. The challenges presented will be addressed employing the case method and completing selected readings. The course deals primarily with individual and group research followed by regular student presentations as an approach to experiencing the implications and consequences of a number of fundamental types of organizations.
Special focus is placed upon the relationship between individuals and organizations.
Strategy Driven by the Internet, consumers are redefining buying patterns and businesses are analyzing new strategies to leverage the power of the next generation of information technologies. E-commerce strategies will be examined for such industries as consumer products, entertainment, media, communications, financial services, the public sector, petroleum, and utilities. This course will examine the paradox of stability and change for which all organizations appear to strive. In addition, principles and procedures which have proven to be effective methods for innovation in organizations will be explored. This course explores the entrepreneurial process and the qualities of the entrepreneurial manager.