Wow! It just hit me. Last night, my group (myself and three other students) turned in our final “group project”. What this means is that I have one more assignment to complete for my MBA program. The pedagogical approach that we have been exposed to now shifts from a focus on an understanding of the individual concepts and models of Strategic Management contained in our curriculum to the development of an integrated strategic framework. Through the analysis of a full, self-contained case study, aimed at integrating the various functional strategies covered in previous classes, this last assignment will have us evaluating the cohesiveness of a business strategy for an existing firm.
It looks like somewhat of a “comprehensive” assignment. We have two weeks to complete it. That is what some people might call “a hint”. We began the study of Strategic Management with a review of Missions and Goals. Then we touched on the principles used to identify a firm’s internal capabilities and their societal and industry environments. This understanding carried through to the study of how these factors are used to formulate sustainable competitive advantages for the firm. As you can tell, the work in the course was very detailed.
Now that I am without a job, I should be able to put some significant time into this final project. I also have a comprehensive exam that needs to be completed this week. Everything is coming to a head for me in terms of this MBA program.
Even though the program is ending, I will still be posting here at E-Learners. My next education-related task is to find my next degree program.
When the MBA is over, I am mulling over several options.
M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University
Doctor of Management from University of Maryland
DBA from Baker College
Ph.D. from Walden UniversityI will be documenting this journey as well.