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Course Code: BMSE704
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Credits: 3
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Hours Distribution: 3
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Course Type: Major Requirements (Major R)
Course Description
This seminar course explores current research on corporate strategy. Over the past two decades, research in the area of corporate strategy has evolved considerably. The fundamental focus of the field has been on sources of competitive advantage at the of the firm, and the process of building and maintaining competitive advantage. Current research articles that best represent the development of rent-generating resources at the level of the firm are explored. Topics addressed include the concept of strategy, research on the evolution of firm capabilities, competitive interaction, top management teams and strategy formation, and changes in firm scope through acquisitions, divestitures and alliances.