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Course Description
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Course Name
Strategic Design and Management
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Host University
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Location
Madrid, Spain
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Area of Study
Economics, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to acquire and develop the knowledge, competences and skills set out below. Knowledge competences:
- To know the main theoretical and empirical developments in strategic management.
- To understand the nature of business management decisions and the problems they entail.
- To analyse complex business problems, applying a rigorous methodology to integrate various analytical frameworks.
- To identify and analyse the ambiguous causal relationships that underlie firm behaviour and performance.
- To evaluate various strategy options rationally and critically applying criteria aimed at creating company value.
- To apply the knowledge acquired in this and other courses to study how decision-making has a direct impact on firm competitive success.Skills:
- Ability to make strategic management decisions.
- Ability to work in teams.
Course Disclaimer
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.