IS STRATEGY RIGHT FOR ME?
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The strategic management program seeks to attract students with leadership potential who are driven, creative, detail-oriented, analytical, and critical thinkers, and who are looking for significant professional development. Developing a good strategy for companies comes down to being able to solve difficult problems in a creative way using analytical reasoning, logic, and frameworks. As a strategy student, you will tackle and solve challenging business problems, work on teams of highly skilled students who are dedicated and driven, and learn how to become a confident business professional who is ready to lead and add value wherever you land.
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Often described as "the problem-solving major" the Strategy Program is a strong foundation for many careers. Alumni often pursue roles as consultants, project managers, data analysts, and corporate strategists, among other leadership positions.
What is "Strategy?"
What do Strategists do?
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Develop Plans for Competitive Advantage: Craft strategies that allow companies to offer unique value to their customers.
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Analyze Key Stakeholders and Resources: Collect and evaluate information about competitors, customers, and the company’s resources and capabilities.
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Blend Qualitative and Quantitative Insights: Use both qualitative understanding and quantitative analysis to inform strategic recommendations.
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Drive Superior Firm Performance: Recommend and implement actions that lead to improved company performance and competitive positioning.
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Guide Investment and Resource Allocation: Advise on where to invest and how to structure assets or resources for maximum impact.
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Support Strategic Decision-Making: Address diverse initiatives such as:
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Revenue growth
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Competitive positioning
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Market entry strategies
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Product launches
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Acquisitions​
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- ​Build internal processes and capabilities: Understand resource positioning and develop capabilities in alignment with strategic goals.
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Anticipate and Counter Competitor Moves: Ensure strategies are difficult for competitors to replicate, securing long-term advantage.
Strategy merges quantitative analysis with qualitative understanding to help businesses gain and sustain competitive advantage. At its core, strategy is the idea that successful companies will figure out how to offer unique value to customers that can not be imitated by competitors.
What will I Study?
Master Strategic Frameworks and Theory
Develop Analytical and Data Literacy Skills
Combine Theory and Analytics through Experiential Learning
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Apply industry- and firm-specific strategic frameworks to position companies for success.
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Analyze factors influencing strategy and the drivers of competitive advantage across industries.
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Adapt strategies based on new information and evolving environments.
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Interpret business data from diverse sources to assess performance and identify key issues.
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Use Python, Tableau, and SQL for data analysis and managerial decision-making.
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Apply managerial economics and game theory to optimize outcomes and respond to competitors.
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Solve real-world problems in case studies by creating structured, data-driven solutions and delivering professional recommendations.
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Collaborate on “CEO-ready” strategy presentations, articulating insights on complex business challenges.
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Partner with a company to address real strategic issues, gaining hands-on experience and client management skills.