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Strategic Thinking

Course Cost US$625
Number of Hours to Complete Course: 8
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This course is part of an Online Certificate.

Course Focus

Strategic thinking is defined as both a way of looking at the world--particularly at challenging situations--and as a way of applying a set of techniques for framing and solving problems. It takes different forms in different situations, and certain levels of strategic thinking are more efficient for various industries and corporate cultures. In this course, participants learn the four basic levels of strategic thinking under which an organization can operate, and the circumstances under which an organization must shift to a higher strategic level. At the completion of the course, participants will be able to prepare a competitive analysis of an organization, with recommendations for strategic development based on an industry analysis and an understanding of the organization's history, culture, and current operations.

Who Should Take this Course?

This course is essential for all levels of managers, directors, and company officers who are responsible for making their organization a leader in its industry.

Course Topics:

  • Identify different levels of strategic thinking and determine which is optimal for their organization.
  • Determine the factors that influence organizations to change their level of strategic thinking.
  • Detemine the core competencies and key success factors in an industry.
  • Apply the concept of strategic intent and evaluate its appropriateness in a specific organization or industry.
  • Prepare a competitive analysis of an organization.

Faculty

  • Michael Hostetler, Johnson Graduate School of Management

Levels 1 2 

Course Format:

Our online courses take a problem-based approach to learning, and we build each course around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are managed by an online instructor who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content. You will have a 2-week instructional period at the beginning of the course within which you will complete the required elements of the course. You will have access to the course content for an additional month following the instructional period.

Course sessions begin on Wednesdays.
Please choose from the following course start dates:

Course Code: DLP04SM502

Completion of this course qualifies for .6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

  • 06 January 2010
  • 20 January 2010
  • 03 February 2010
  • 17 February 2010
  • 03 March 2010
  • 17 March 2010
  • 31 March 2010
  • 14 April 2010
  • 28 April 2010
  • 12 May 2010
  • 26 May 2010
  • 09 June 2010
  • 23 June 2010
  • 07 July 2010
  • 21 July 2010
  • 04 August 2010
  • 18 August 2010
  • 01 September 2010
  • 15 September 2010
  • 29 September 2010
  • 13 October 2010