Leading Strategic Planning
EXLDR 5624 is offered this winter:
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the reasons for strategic planning and management in organizations.
- Articulate how strategic planning can contribute to the success of the organization.
- Distinguish between strategic planning, business planning, and program planning.
- Define the purpose and scope of the strategic plan as a tool for adapting the organization.
- Identify the key steps in strategic planning.
- Conduct strategic analysis (SWOT) for the internal and external environments.
- Define the purpose and scope of the organization's mission, vision, and values statements.
- Develop a strategic vision based on the analysis.
- Identify an organization's strategic issues and then formulate appropriate strategies and goals to achieve the vision.
- Critically analyze the strategic plan in relation to the organization's resources.
Offered:
Mar 8, 2023Mar 29, 2023
There will be an assignment due after the last day of the course.
Asynchronous online learning, eClass
21 hours of instruction
In asynchronous online courses, students are expected to move through the course material at the same pace as their peers, but there are no real-time virtual classroom sessions to attend. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Sharon CameronID: sharon-cameron
Class info
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This in an online self-paced course to be completed within the start and end dates specified. To start your online learning experience at the Faculty Extension, visit www.extension.ualberta.ca/elearning
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
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└21-hour elective course
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└21-hour elective course
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└21-hour course option
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.