Welcome to strategic management and policy class. This is your first concentration course as strategic management student. Be ready to explore various issues of strategy as they apply to the current and future organisations, whether local or international. The course will examine the various stages of strategic development, theories, development and strategic complexity situations facing top leadership. As a student you will have a chance to prepare a strategic plan for an organization of your choice which at the same time participate in high level thinking and challenges. You are also expected to read widely on various topics as presented in the course content. This is an interactive course and students are expected to bring their own experiences to the class in order to make the course as practical. If you desire to be a future or are currently involved in management, then this course if for you. Again, welcome