BUAD 5901 - Global Competitive Strategy

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The objective of this course is for graduate business students to better develop the capacity to think strategically about a company, its business position, and how it gains sustainable competitive advantages in the global environment. In so doing, students will be exposed to the issues that influence the competitive behavior and performance of organizations. Skills will be developed and applied in conducting strategic analysis in a variety of industry and competitive situations by analyzing and crafting business strategies through case studies and class discussion. The primary outcome of this course is for students to be able to apply a manager’s strategic perspective to the resolution of major business problems at different levels within the organization, with the goal of improving organizational performance.