Why Study Strategic Management?
Successful organizations don't just respond to change—they anticipate it. Today's leaders must evaluate opportunities, navigate uncertainty, and develop strategies that position their organizations for long-term success.
The Strategic Management concentration prepares you to think beyond day-to-day operations and focus on the bigger picture. You'll learn how to analyze competitive markets, develop organizational strategy, create competitive advantage, lead change, and make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
- Degree Type
- M.B.A.
- Area of Interest
- Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Associated Colleges or Schools
- Program Location
- Queens Campus
- Online
- Required Credit Hours
- 36
Learn from World-Renowned Business Leaders
Leadership isn't learned from textbooks alone. Through the Colman Mockler International Responsible Corporate Leadership Program, MBA students have the opportunity to engage with distinguished executives who share firsthand insights on leadership, ethics, strategy, and organizational success through guest lectures, workshops, and classroom discussions.
Past speakers have included Warren Buffett, Al Zeien, former Chairman and CEO of Gillette, and Patrick Purcell, President, Publisher, and Owner of The Boston Herald.
Is This Concentration Right for You?
This concentration may be a strong fit if you want to:
- Lead organizational strategy
- Advance into executive leadership
- Solve complex business challenges
- Drive organizational growth and innovation
- Strengthen your strategic decision-making skills
- Prepare for consulting or senior management roles
Career Opportunities
Organizations across every industry seek leaders who can develop strategy, solve complex business challenges, and guide long-term growth. An MBA with a concentration in Strategic Management prepares graduates for leadership opportunities across corporate, nonprofit, entrepreneurial, and consulting environments.
Potential career paths include:
- Strategy Manager
- Corporate Strategy Manager
- Management Consultant
- Business Transformation Director
- Corporate Development Director
- General Manager
- Vice President of Strategy (career progression)
- Chief Operating Officer (career progression)
- Chief Strategy Officer (career progression)
- Chief Executive Officer (career progression)
Career paths vary based on prior experience, industry, language skills, and professional goals.
MBA Curriculum
Every Tobin MBA student completes a comprehensive business core covering accounting, analytics, economics, finance, management, marketing, law, ethics, risk management, and business strategy. Students then complete three concentration courses in International Business.
- ACC 602: Global Financial and Managerial Reporting
- BUA 602: Business Analytics
- ECO 606: Industrial Economics
- FIN 607: Financial Management
- LAW 600: Law, Ethics and the Principled Path in Business
- MGT 601: Managing for Global Success
- MKT 600: Decisions in Marketing Management
- RMI 601: Risk Management
- MGT 700: Seminar in Business Policy
Select 3 courses:
- MGT 600: Contemporary Issues in Management
- MGT 621: Decision Support Systems
- MGT 622: Theory and Applications of Management Information Systems
- MGT 623: Management of Human Resources
- MGT 628: Operations Management and Management Systems
- MGT 631: Leading Modern Organizations
- MGT 632: Organizational Theory
- MGT 640: Seminar in Entrepreneurship
- MGT 645: Management of Creativity and Innovation
- MGT 650: Managing a Web-based Entrepreneurial Business
- MGT 651: Creating an E-Commerce Business
- MGT 652: Seminar in International Management
- MGT 653: Managing for Sustainability
- MGT 654: Global Information Systems
- MGT 659: International Business Policy
- MGT 661: Compensation, Training and Development and Labor Relations
- MGT 662: International Human Resource Management
- MGT 663: Strategic and Risk Human Resource Management
- MGT 680: Organizational Development: Managing Change
- MGT 685: Managing and Staffing Virtual Organizations
- MGT 690: E-commerce Impacts on Organizations
- MGT 699: Management Internship
Experience Business Before You Graduate
Strategy is developed through experience. Apply classroom concepts to real-world business problems while strengthening your leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Featured Experiences
- Consult with real organizations through Tobin Strategic Consulting (TSC).
- Analyze data to support strategic decisions in the Collins Analytics Lab.
- Develop AI-powered solutions to real business challenges through the EMPIRE Initiative.
- Launch and pitch innovative business ideas in the James & Eileen Business Plan Competition.
- Turn entrepreneurial ideas into action through the Venture & Innovation Center (VIC).
Global Business Experiences
Business leaders must navigate global markets, shifting economic conditions, and increasingly complex competitive environments. Through Global Destination Courses, study abroad opportunities, and an internationally focused MBA curriculum, you'll examine international business strategy, global competition, and organizational leadership while developing the perspective needed to lead across borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Strategic Management concentration combines graduate business education with specialized coursework focused on business strategy, competitive advantage, organizational leadership, and executive decision making. Students learn how to evaluate complex business challenges and develop long-term strategies that drive organizational success.
While both concentrations develop leadership skills, Management focuses on leading people, teams, and day-to-day operations. Strategic Management focuses on setting organizational direction, evaluating competitive markets, and making long-term business decisions that shape an organization's future.
Graduates develop the strategic leadership skills needed for careers in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, organizational transformation, and executive leadership. The concentration is designed for professionals who want to guide organizational growth, lead change, and make high-impact business decisions.
Yes. Strategic Management is ideal for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to lead organizations, develop business strategy, manage organizational change, and prepare for senior leadership and executive roles.
Students strengthen their skills in strategic planning, competitive analysis, organizational leadership, business transformation, executive decision making, and change management while learning how to create long-term value for organizations.
Yes. Through experiential learning opportunities such as Tobin Strategic Consulting (TSC) and other applied learning experiences, you'll apply strategic thinking and business analysis to real-world organizational challenges while building practical leadership skills.
Beyond the classroom, students have opportunities to engage with accomplished business leaders through the Colman Mockler International Responsible Corporate Leadership Program, which brings distinguished executives to campus for guest lectures, workshops, and classroom discussions. These experiences provide valuable insights into leadership, ethics, strategy, and responsible corporate decision making.
Yes. The flexibility of the Interdisciplinary Business concentration makes it an excellent choice for professionals whose careers span multiple business functions or evolving industries.
Yes. Admission to the MBA program is on a rolling basis. You may start in the Fall, Spring, or even in the summer semester.
Complete the online graduate application and submit the required application materials. Graduate Admissions counselors are available to guide you through the admissions process.
Ready to Apply?
Organizations need leaders who can think strategically, navigate change, and make decisions that drive long-term success. An MBA with a concentration in Strategic Management will prepare you to lead with confidence and create lasting value in today's evolving business landscape.
All applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution or the international equivalent before enrollment at the graduate level. In addition to the application form and non-refundable application fee, candidates should submit the following:
- Statement of professional goals and resume, which can be uploaded as part of the application for admission.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended.
- One letter of recommendation, obtained from professional or academic references.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required for applicants whose native language is not English.
- Students with international credits must also submit a course-by-course foreign credit evaluation with GPA calculation from a NACES member.
- Applicants to The Tobin College of Business Graduate programs will automatically be considered for GMAT/GRE waivers. Submitting a strong GMAT/GRE score may strengthen applications with a less competitive GPA.
For additional information, please contact:
Office of Graduate Admission
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
8000 Utopia Parkway
Suite 114
Queens, NY 11439
718-990-1345
[email protected]
Department Faculty
K. Matthew Wong, Ph.D.
Director of M.B.A. Programs and Professor of Finance
Tobin Room 345
