28-6120 Strategic Planning

This class is a ‘big picture’course that addresses the central challenge facing 21st century Arts, Entertainment and Media (AEM) organizations: how to create a sustainable competitive advantage in a rapidly changing world. The focus is on the total enterprise - the industry and competitive environment in which it operates, its resources and capabilities, and its prospects for success. Contemporary readings and case studies in both for-profit and non-profit sectors provide students with real-world situations in AEM fields. Students develop skills to assess market opportunities, explore new business models, design appropriate strategies, and craft plans for successful, sustainable ventures.

3 Credits