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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

Fall 2025

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Wouter Dessein
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 09/02/2025 - 12/05/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 870

B8216 - 002

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/02/2025 - 12/05/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 870

B8216 - 003

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
No Syllabus
Section Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/02/2025 - 12/05/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 870

Summer 2025

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Wouter Dessein
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - May 11 - 15 | SuMTWR
Section Syllabus
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MBA Block Week: May 11 - 15

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 05/11/2025 - 05/15/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 490

Spring 2025

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - Jan 21 - 25 | TWRFS
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

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.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 01/21/2025 - 01/25/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 640

B8216 - 002

Faculty
Paola Valenti
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 01/27/2025 - 05/02/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 890

B8216 - 003

Faculty
Paola Valenti
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Tuesday 01/27/2025 - 05/02/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 590

Fall 2024

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

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.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/03/2024 - 12/06/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 840

B8216 - 002

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

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.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/03/2024 - 12/06/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 840

Summer 2024

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Wouter Dessein
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - May 12 - 16 | SuMTWR
Section Syllabus
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Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 05/12/2024 - 05/16/2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 390

Spring 2024

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Maria Laura Doval
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 670

B8216 - 002

Faculty
Maria Laura Doval
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 840

B8216 - 003

Faculty
Paola Valenti
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Wednesday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 640

Fall 2023

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

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.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/05/2023 - 12/08/2023 2:20PM - 5:35PM Kravis 690

B8216 - 002

Faculty
Jacopo Perego
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes

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.

Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Thursday 09/05/2023 - 12/08/2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 690

Summer 2023

B8216 - 001

Faculty
Wouter Dessein
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - May 15 - 19 | MTWRF
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05/15/2023 - 05/19/2023 9:00AM - 5:00PM Geffen 520
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