Mar 29, 2026  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Academic Catalog 2025-2026
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MGT 603 - Strategic Thinking & Ethical Decision Making


This course explores the cognitive, ethical, and organizational dynamics of strategic decision-making in complex environment. Students will examine how leaders identify challenges, diagnose solutions, select courses of action, and implement decisions in alignment with organizational values. Emphasis is placed on the integration of ethical reasoning frameworks, evidence-based practices, and the strategic use of information in high-stakes settings. Students will also evaluate the ethical implications of leadership choices, the role of cognitive bias, and best practices for stakeholder engagement and inclusive decision-making.

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s):
None.

Outcomes
  • Apply strategic thinking models to evaluate complex organizational problems and recommend innovative solutions.
  • Analyze the ethical implications of managerial decisions using recognized ethical reasoning frameworks.
  • Utilize evidence-based practices to support informed and defensible leadership decisions.
  • Identify and mitigate cognitive biases and systemic barriers that affect strategic and ethical decision-making.
  • Communicate strategic decisions effectively to diverse organizational stakeholders, incorporating clarity, persuasion, and ethical sensitivity.



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