Strategy Courses
Overview
You are challenged everyday to uncover ways to create value for ever more demanding customers and their rapidly changing needs. A sound strategy can guide what you choose to do and how you choose to do it to survive, grow, and prosper. SMU Cox Executive Education teaches a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that encompasses every aspect of your organization to drive strategy and innovation.
On Campus Or Online
Many of our classes are offered both on campus and online, so no matter how you prefer to learn, there is an option available that will fit your needs.
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Program Spotlight: Master Negotiation
“I've been provided with some real-life negotiating experience — and now I want more.” — Les Hurley, sales executive at Red Hat Negotiating — it's a crucial skill for business and everyday situations. In her three-day Master Negotiation course, Professor Robin Pinkley teaches you powerful strategies and techniques that effective negotiators use.
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Brian Anderson, TPC Health Systems
"This has been a fantastic program. It made me so much more intentional in how I approach my job and managing. The speakers were excellent and gave real, practical advice on how to manage and lead successfully. I would recommend this course to anyone."
If you're already a front-line manager or a leader moving into management for the first time, this powerful management course will arm you with what's needed to handle the toughest tests.
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Tim Sutton, Academic Director
"This class will reframe how you think about strategy and help you come away with the tools and network needed to help you be a more powerful force in your organization."
Strategic Thinking for Competitive Advantage is a provocative and new two-day programs that explores the new rules and realities for creating sustainable competitive advantage.
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Hettie Tabor, Academic Director, SMU Cox School of Business
"Data-driven companies are harnessing the power of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to make smarter decisions, optimize service and streamline operations. Where does your organization stand in its evolution?"
This course will help you embrace the imperatives of digital transformation, envision where your teams and organization need to be in 10 years—and how to get them there.
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Eric Hinton, Director, Rowling Center
"With dynamic presentations, challenging dialogue, and an interactive case discussion, this outstanding certificate program helps you build your knowledge and skills in order to implement, maintain, and improve your compliance program."
The SMU Ethics & Compliance Certificate Program is a multi-disciplinary program designed for compliance, legal and financial professionals.
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Deniqua Hill
"The application of the 7 Step Change Model was incredibly valuable. Great examples and the simulation was an amazing learning experience. Jerry’s facilitation and teaching was excellent, and the opportunity to interact with other participants was great.
This new one-day course about Leading Change in Volatile Times will bring to the surface unproductive leadership habits - and teach and reinforce better ones.
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Brian Anderson, TPC Health Systems
"This has been a fantastic program. It made me so much more intentional in how I approach my job and managing. The speakers were excellent and gave real, practical advice on how to manage and lead successfully. I would recommend this course to anyone."
If you're already a front-line manager or a leader moving into management for the first time, this powerful management course will arm you with what's needed to handle the toughest tests.
![Strategic Thinking](/-/media/site/cox/executive-education/quote-images/ee_st_top_600x500.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=500&hash=DF31C4F4F840BF150C9A73CB6907A8C8)
Tim Sutton, Academic Director
"This class will reframe how you think about strategy and help you come away with the tools and network needed to help you be a more powerful force in your organization."
Strategic Thinking for Competitive Advantage is a provocative and new two-day programs that explores the new rules and realities for creating sustainable competitive advantage.
![three men at a table](/-/media/site/cox/executive-education/quote-images/ee_bie_top_500x600.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=500&hash=A7C25C09DCC5139217D4BFE9DA004BE5)
Hettie Tabor, Academic Director, SMU Cox School of Business
"Data-driven companies are harnessing the power of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to make smarter decisions, optimize service and streamline operations. Where does your organization stand in its evolution?"
This course will help you embrace the imperatives of digital transformation, envision where your teams and organization need to be in 10 years—and how to get them there.
![three students at a table working](/-/media/site/cox/executive-education/quote-images/ee_eac_bottom_600x500.jpg?h=600&iar=0&w=500&hash=791539B0270EA9023F59FACFCA524597)
Eric Hinton, Director, Rowling Center
"With dynamic presentations, challenging dialogue, and an interactive case discussion, this outstanding certificate program helps you build your knowledge and skills in order to implement, maintain, and improve your compliance program."
The SMU Ethics & Compliance Certificate Program is a multi-disciplinary program designed for compliance, legal and financial professionals.
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Next Steps
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