MGMT 5090 - Strategy

Spring. 1.5 credits. Letter grades only (no audit).

M. Preuss.

We will use economics-based theories of markets and firms to understand business strategy. We will cover various aspects of business strategy: What are key drivers in your industry? How do you fit in it and how to you create a sustainable competitive advantage? How can you change the industry and what your rivals do it to your advantage?

The purpose of the course is two-fold. First, you will learn a variety of tools and frameworks. Second, you will hone your ability to think on your feet about complex situations and business strategies of companies today. We will achieve our course goals through a combination of reading, lecture and most importantly class discussions.