This course equips participants with a practical understanding of the theoretical frameworks and models that will help them in strategy formulation and implementation. The course integrates the knowledge of core business courses to help participants make better strategic decisions in the context of a dynamic business and management environment. In particular, participants will develop competence to think critically, analyze and formulate strategic decisions.

At the completion of this course, students will be able to: Knowledge and understanding Discuss the essential issue(s) for a particular business situation Applying knowledge and understanding Apply the appropriate theories to address business challenge Making Judgements Assess a firm’s internal and external environment to gain competitive advantage Communication Skills Critically analyze strategic issues Learning Skills Present ideas with oral proficiency  

The modules of the course will cover the following topics: What is Strategy? External Analysis Internal analysis Competitive advantage Institutions, stakeholders, & sustainable strategies Strategic Change and Digital Transformation Vertical scope Research midterm Strategic Alliances Strategy and Structure of the International Firm Product Scope & Diversification Strategy Research End term

The key textbooks for the course is: Grant, R. M. (2021). Contemporary strategy analysis. John Wiley & Sons Peng, M. W. (2021). Global strategy. Cengage learning, Chapter 4 Emphasizing Institutions, Cultures, and Ethics Dranove, D., Besanko, D., Shanley, M., & Schaefer, S. (2017). Economics of strategy. John Wiley & Sons. Selected articles and reading materials presented weekly on the platform.

mix synchronous and asynchronous TA consultations Group work Case Studies Flipped Classroom Project Work

Attending Students will be evaluated on the following activities: 1x Paper presentation and discussion (10%)  Weekly written assignments (20%)   Group Project Work (60%) Steps of Project Work during TA sessions (20%)  Peer review evaluation (10%)  Group Presentation (with slides) of project in W12 (10%) Group Research Paper submission  (20%)  In-person final exam - individual (10%)  Non-attendant students must study all concepts mentioned on the professor slides and all papers discussed by professor and students. The final written exam will include multiple-choice and open-ended questions on the above readings. For further details on how to prepare for the exam please get in touch with the teaching team in advance of the exam date.

Active attendance at the course; Quality of the proposed issue for the thesis.