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Robert Sarkie
MGMT 430
Seattle Campus

Business Policy

Policy making and administration from a general management point of view. Emphasis is on problem analysis, the decision-making process, administration and control, and continuous reappraisal of policies and objectives. Integrates and builds upon the work of the core curriculum. Prerequisite: FIN 350; MKTG 301; either HRMOB 300 or MGMT 300; recommended: OPMGT 301. Offered: AWSp.

Class description

How to analyze a business to develop a successful model and strategy.

Students will apply all of the core subjects to understand business models, strategic positioning, competitive analysis, operational drivers, and key general management practices and principles.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

The UW Business School will serve as the case study for the quarter. Teams (selected by the instructor) will compete to develop the best and most realistic strategy to improve the rank and profitability of the school.

In-class case work and lecture will supplement the ongoing development of your team project.

Recommended preparation

Time will be provided during each class for the development of the project. However, significant time will be required outside the class for research and preparation of the case. Only students who are willing to make a major time commitment to the course should enroll.

Class assignments and grading

Assigned readings, team project, practice case work (2), and a book report (the book will be provided).

The final presentations will be judged and forced ranked by the students, instructor, and several senior members of the University. The project will represent 50% of your grade. In addition, there is an aggressive peer review, practice cases, and the book report to reward individual achievement.


The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Robert Sarkie
Date: 12/16/2002