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IDS 495

Competitive Strategy

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4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.45
Easiness
3.70
Total regs
787

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
3.45
A
61.7%
482
B
27.7%
216
C
8.1%
63
D
2.2%
17
F
0.1%
1
W
0.3%
2
A–F + W
781
Other outcomes
6
All registrations
787

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.45
Easiness
3.70
C or better
97.7%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.9%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.3%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
781
A–F and W outcomes

IDS 495 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Treleaven, James
3.62
RMP
4.3
6 reviews
Graded
401
Total regs
409
#2
Watson-Manheim, Mary Elizabeth
3.14
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Multidisciplinary analysis of organizational strategy and policy using case method and/or business simulation. Assignments involve extensive library research and oral and written reports. Course Information: Credit is not given for IDS 495 if the student has credit in MGMT 495 or ACTG 495 or FIN 495 . Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above Senior standing in the College of Business Administration and completion of all other CBA core courses.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
42
Total regs
42
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Treleaven, James
    3.62
    4.3 (6)
    401
    409
  • 2
    Watson-Manheim, Mary Elizabeth
    3.14
    NR
    42
    42
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