BADM 541: Foundations of Strategic Management

Course Description

Addresses conceptual issues and theoretical perspectives for analyzing strategic behavior within and between firms: The course draws from prominent theories of strategic management, such as game theory, transaction-costs theory, and dynamic resource-based theory. Through lectures, case analyses, and simulation games, students learn to apply theoretical frameworks to a broad array of strategic problems, including diversification, M&A, strategic alliances, dynamic capabilities, incentives, organizational structure, culture, and strategic decision-making. 4 graduate hours. No professional credit.