MG473ZA · Spring 2026

Module Schedule & Due Dates

Classes Begin
Jan 20, 2026
Spring Break
Mar 16–22
No classes
Project Sub. 1
Mar 1, 2026
50 pts
Project Sub. 2
Apr 12, 2026
100 pts
Project Sub. 3
May 10, 2026
200 pts
Last Day of Class
May 8, 2026
Final Exams
May 11–15
🏆 Final Project — Always Open From Day 1
Submission 1 — External & Internal AnalysisSat, March 150 pts
Submission 2 — Strategic AlternativesSun, April 12100 pts
Submission 3 — Final Strategic Plan ReportSat, May 10200 pts
Weekly Modules — Click to Expand
Module 1 Introduction to Strategic Management & Performance Due: Sat, Feb 1 ▶
Chapters 1 & 2
Discussion — Tesla strategic issue + financial analysis20 pts
Assignment — Netflix Case Analysis20 pts
Quiz — Chapters 1 & 225 pts
Module 2 External Environment Analysis Due: Sat, Feb 8 ▶
Chapter 3
Discussion — Group Project Team Formation20 pts
Assignment — PESTEL & Porter's Five Forces20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 3: External Analysis25 pts
Module 3 Internal Environment Analysis Due: Sat, Feb 15 ▶
Chapter 4
Discussion — Internal resources & capabilities20 pts
Assignment — VRIO & Value Chain Analysis20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 4: Internal Analysis25 pts
Module 4 SWOT Analysis & Strategic Issues Due: Sat, Feb 22 ▶
Chapter 5
Discussion — SWOT in the real world20 pts
Assignment — SWOT Analysis20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 5: SWOT25 pts
Module 5 Competitive Advantage & Business Strategy Due: Sat, Mar 1 ⭐ ▶
Chapter 6
Discussion — Competitive strategies20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 625 pts
⭐ Final Project Submission 1 Due50 pts
Module 6 Innovation & Entrepreneurial Strategies Due: Sat, Mar 8 ▶
Chapter 7
Discussion — Business-level strategy in the real world (local company)20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 725 pts
🌴 Spring Break
March 16–22, 2026 — No Classes
Module 7 Corporate-Level Strategy Due: Sat, Mar 29 ▶
Chapter 8
Discussion — Diversification & corporate strategy20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 825 pts
Module 8 International Strategy Due: Sat, Apr 5 ▶
Chapter 9
Discussion — Going global: opportunities and risks20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 925 pts
Module 9 Executing Strategy Through Organizational Design Due: Sun, Apr 12 ⭐ ▶
Chapter 10
Discussion — Structure follows strategy20 pts
Quiz — Chapter 1025 pts
⭐ Final Project Submission 2 Due100 pts
Module 10 Final Preparation & MFT Due: Sat, May 10 ⭐ ▶
MFT — Major Field Test (required by ESU)50 pts
⭐ Final Project Submission 3 Due200 pts