FMDS 495 Business Policy a'k'a' Strategy

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FMDS 495Business Policy (a.k.a. Strategy)

• Instructor Sherrie White
• Welcome!!!

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Todays Agenda

• Introductions
• Go Over Syllabus
• Course Structure/Philosophy
• How to Get an A in this Class
• What is Strategy?
• Go Home Early

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Introductions
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Syllabus Highlights

• Basic Content
• My contact info.
• Course objectives
• Text Hitt et. al. (4th Edition)

• Grading
• Groups (50)
• 3 mini pres./memos
• 1 final pres./memo

• Individual (50)
• 2 exams
• No final exam
• Group Participation

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Course Philosophy

• Application, application, application
• Strategy - an active topic
• Participation is a MUST!
• News you can use - Example
• Informal but Serious
• Informative and Enjoyable
• Questions? Always Encouraged

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How to Get an A

• Individual
• Read the Book
• Attend the Class
• Pay Attention!!!
• Participate
• Group
• Plan Ahead (way ahead!!)
• Data, Data, Data
• Be Professional
• Have Fun

Final Grade
A
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What is Strategy?
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In CBE to learn more about

• A. Architectural Design?
• B. 18th Century European Art?
• C. Biochemical Engineering?
• Business!!!

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