This course examines the underlying economics of successful business strategy: the strategic imperatives of competitive markets, the sources and dynamics of competitive advantage, managing competitive interactions, and the organizational implementation of business strategy.
The course combines case discussion and analysis (approximately two thirds) with lectures (one third). The emphasis is on the ability to apply a small number of principles effectively and creatively, not the mastery of detailed aspects of the theory. The course offers excellent background for all consultants, managers and corporate finance generalists.
Division: Economics
Curriculum Pathway: Economic Analysis, Strategy
Spring 2025
B8216 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - Jan 21 - 25 | TWRFS
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 01/21/2025 - 01/25/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 640
B8216 - 002
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Tuesday 01/27/2025 - 05/02/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 890
B8216 - 003
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Tuesday 01/27/2025 - 05/02/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 590
Fall 2024
B8216 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
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Thursday 09/03/2024 - 12/06/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 840
B8216 - 002
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
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Thursday 09/03/2024 - 12/06/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 840
Summer 2024
B8216 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - May 12 - 16 | SuMTWR
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 05/12/2024 - 05/16/2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 390
Spring 2024
B8216 - 001
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Thursday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 670
B8216 - 002
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Thursday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 840
B8216 - 003
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Wednesday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 640
Fall 2023
B8216 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
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Thursday 09/05/2023 - 12/08/2023 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 690
B8216 - 002
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
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Thursday 09/05/2023 - 12/08/2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 690
Summer 2023
B8216 - 001
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MBA - Block Week - May 15 - 19 | MTWRF
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05/15/2023 - 05/19/2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 520