This course explores the opportunities and challenges businesses encounter creating and capturing value in the global environment. Areas of emphasis include: forecasting markets; why firms globalize; analyzing global competitors; the degree of globalization or regionalization; creating value for the firm globally which includes entry mode management, location decisions and timing, role of technology; and how to operate.

This course reviews the techniques and tools firms use to create a sustainable competitive advantage in the global economy. Cross-functional analysis is a core element in the course. Topics covered include the mission and vision of the firm, analysis of the external environment, analysis of internal resources and capabilities, the role of innovation in strategy development, analysis of global business strategies, developing and implementing business-level and corporate-level strategies, and managing strategy in the multi-business corporation. *Note: All MBA core courses.

This doctoral level seminar surveys the foundations of strategic management research, drawing primarily from economics, but also sociology and psychology theoretical perspectives towards understanding firm performance and related strategic issues. The main objective of the seminar is to familiarize students with the assumptions, concepts, and theories underlying the field of strategic management, as well as to help develop the skills necessary to evaluate, critique, and contribute to the field.

Business, Technology and Society introduces Ph.D. students to the theoretical foundations of research on the relationship between business, technology and society, including corporate social responsibility, the problems and promise of technological innovation, and the role of government policy and other institutional factors. The course will look at these issues within the context of a range of social issues. Students will be challenged to critically review seminal and emerging research, with a focus on both on theoretical arguments, research methods, and social relevance.