The minor in strategic management and public policy provides a strategic lens for students outside the business school. By exploring the intersection of business, law, and government, this 18-credit program complements majors in fields like international affairs, political science, and economics. Students gain a foundational understanding of how organizations navigate regulatory landscapes and implement ethical, sustainable strategies in a global market.

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This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

Only students outside of the School of Business can pursue this minor. The minor can be declare directly with the home school advisor. A signature from a GWSB academic advisor is not required.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 18 credits, including 12 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. 

See GWSB Regulations for additional information regarding minor programs.

Required
BADM 2001Markets and Politics
or BADM 2001W Markets and Politics
BADM 4101Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
or BADM 4101W Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
BADM 4801Strategy Formulation and Implementation
SMPP 2004Strategy, Careers, and Impact
Electives
Two courses (6 credits) selected from the following:
SMPP 2006Ethics of AI in Business
SMPP 3301Corporate Sustainability Strategy
SMPP 4210Strategic Environmental Management
SMPP 4215Corporate Governance and Ethics
SMPP 4219Strategic Networking
SMPP 4802Advanced Strategic Management
SMPP 4900Special Topics
or SMPP 4900W Special Topics
SMPP 6202Business-Government Relations
SMPP 6214Consultative Processes
SMPP 6216Globalization and Global Governance
SMPP 6220Impact Investing