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MG421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Behavioral Sciences and Leadership · 6 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

MG421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2026-2
  • In effect
Scope
This capstone course for Management majors emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles found in all previous management courses as they relate to the strategic management of public, private, and military organizations. This course focuses on all aspects of the strategic management process to include: the identification of opportunities and threats in a competitive environment, the development of organizational core competencies, and the strategic alternatives available to organizations as they seek to achieve their goals in a highly dynamic operating environment filled with complexity, uncertainty, and risk. MG421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations. This course is required for cadets pursuing the Management major.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
A semester-long integrative group project that includes a written paper and oral presentation. Approval from Management Program Director is required for non-Management majors to enroll in this course.
MG421 version 2026-2 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-2 Spring 3 18 54 38 0 16 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-2 Spring 3 18 54 54 2 0 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-2 Spring 3 18 54 50 0 4 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-2 Spring 3 19 57 0 0 57 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring
2030-8 Fall Exch 1 18 18 0 0 18 No Hours for 2030-8 Fall Exch

MG421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • Archived
Scope
This capstone course for management majors emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles found in all previous management courses as they relate to the strategic management of public, private and military organizations. This course focuses on all aspects of the strategic management process to include: the identification of opportunities and threats in a competitive environment, the development of organizational core competencies and the strategic alternatives available to organizations as they seek to achieve their goals in a highly dynamic operating environment filled with complexity, uncertainty and risk. MG 421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One individual paper (2-3 pages) and individual presentation (10-15 minutes) on a current strategic management issue. Small teams conduct semester long capstone project. Results are reported in written and oral format.

MG421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2010-2
  • Archived
Scope
This capstone course for management majors emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles found in all previous management courses as they relate to the strategic management of public, private and military organizations. This course focuses on all aspects of the strategic management process to include: the identification of opportunities and threats in a competitive environment, the development of organizational core competencies and the strategic alternatives available to organizations as they seek to achieve their goals in a highly dynamic operating environment filled with complexity, uncertainty and risk. MG 421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One individual paper (2-3 pages) and individual presentation (10-15 minutes) on a current strategic management issue. Small teams conduct semester long capstone project. Results are reported in written and oral format.
Prerequisites
MG420

MG421 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-2
  • Archived
Scope
This capstone course for management concentrators in the studies in leadership and management program emphasizes the integration and application of previously learned management concepts found in private, public, and military organizational settings. Using behavioral science approaches, economic and financial decision-making, and quantitative methodologies, the course focuses on four management systems: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management ethics, human diversity and quality management will receive special emphasis. MG421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations as the culmination of the cadet's general management studies. Two individual and three group written case analyses will examine behavioral sciences, economic, and quantitative considerations of management in private, public, and military organizational settings.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Capstone project: Cadet teams apply behavioral science, economic and qualitative concepts while solving a managerial challenge for a real-world organization. Results will be reported in written and oral formats. No TEE required.
Prerequisites
all of MG381, PL479

MG421 MGMT APLCTNS AND PRACTICES

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2003-2
  • Archived
Scope
This capstone course for management concentrators in the studies in leadership and management program emphasizes the integration and application of previously learned management concepts found in private, public, and military organizational settings. Using behavioral science approaches, economic and financial decision-making, and quantitative methodologies, the course focuses on four management systems: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management ethics, human diversity and quality management will receive special emphasis. MG421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations as the culmination of the cadet's general management studies. Two individual and three group written case analyses will examine behavioral sciences, economic, and quantitative considerations of management in private, public, and military organizational settings.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Capstone project: Cadet teams apply behavioral science, economic and qualitative concepts while solving a managerial challenge for a real-world organization. Results will be reported in written and oral formats. No TEE required.
Prerequisites
all of MG381, PL375, PL479

MG421 MGMT APPLCTNS & PRACTICES

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=0.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 1980-2
  • Archived
Scope
This capstone course for general management concentrators emphasizes the integration and application of previously learned management concepts found in private, public, and military organizational settings. Using behavioral science approaches, economic and financial decision-making, and quantitative methodologies, the course focuses on four management systems: planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Management ethics, human diversity and quality management will receive special emphasis. MG421 uses the case study method that requires comprehensive, in-depth analysis of realistic management situations as the culmination of the cadet's general management studies.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
TWO INDIVIDUAL AND THREE GROUP WRITTEN CASE ANALYSES WILL EXAMINE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, ECONOMIC, AND QUANTITATIVE CONSIDERATIONS OF MANAGEMENT IN PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND MILITARY ORGANIZATIONAL SETTINGS. OFFERED SECOND SEMESTER EACH YEAR. CAPSTONE PROJECT:
Prerequisites
one of