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MGMT 495

Competitive Strategy

Managerial Studies

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.36
Easiness
3.50
Total regs
3,617

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
3.36
A
53.1%
1920
B
34.6%
1250
C
9.4%
341
D
1.5%
56
F
0.8%
30
W
0.5%
17
A–F + W
3,614
Other outcomes
3
All registrations
3,617

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.36
Easiness
3.50
C or better
97.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
99.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
0.5%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
3,614
A–F and W outcomes

MGMT 495 by Professor

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

#1
Cooper, James Wesley
3.77
RMP
4.0
40 reviews
Graded
432
Total regs
433
#2
Kolar, Deanna
3.56
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About This Class

Multidisciplinary analysis of organization 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 MGMT 495 if the student has credit in ACTG 495 or FIN 495 or IDS 495 . Prerequisite(s): IDS 355 or IE 365 ; and FIN 300 Senior standing in the College of Business Administration or senior standing in Engineering Management, and completion of all other CBA core courses.

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Methodology
RMP
5.0
6 reviews
Graded
259
Total regs
260
#3
Shanley, Mark
3.41
RMP
NR
Graded
131
Total regs
133
#4
Markoczy, Livia
3.35
RMP
NR
Graded
375
Total regs
377
#5
Callahan, Conor
3.34
RMP
4.8
11 reviews
Graded
174
Total regs
174
#6
Miller, Michael T.
3.11
RMP
2.7
218 reviews
Graded
185
Total regs
187
#7
Bullock, Kirsten
3.00
RMP
2.6
19 reviews
Graded
48
Total regs
48
#8
Watson-Manheim, Mary Elizabeth
3.00
RMP
NR
Graded
44
Total regs
44
#9
Calvano da Silva, Felipe
2.99
RMP
3.5
4 reviews
Graded
380
Total regs
385
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Cooper, James Wesley
    3.77
    4.0 (40)
    432
    433
  • 2
    Kolar, Deanna
    3.56
    5.0 (6)
    259
    260
  • 3
    Shanley, Mark
    3.41
    NR
    131
    133
  • 4
    Markoczy, Livia
    3.35
    NR
    375
    377
  • 5
    Callahan, Conor
    3.34
    4.8 (11)
    174
    174
  • 6
    Miller, Michael T.
    3.11
    2.7 (218)
    185
    187
  • 7
    Bullock, Kirsten
    3.00
    2.6 (19)
    48
    48
  • 8
    Watson-Manheim, Mary Elizabeth
    3.00
    NR
    44
    44
  • 9
    Calvano da Silva, Felipe
    2.99
    3.5 (4)
    380
    385
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