BUSN313 - Global and Competitive Strategy
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This course is concerned with the formulation and analysis of business strategy. Business strategy is the set of objectives and policies that collectively determine how a business positions itself to increase its returns and create economic value for its owners and stakeholders. Students will be introduced to analytical techniques for diagnosing the competitive position of a business, evaluating business strategies, and identifying and analyzing specific business options.
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
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Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Global Business Alliances: Theory and Practice-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
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| ISBN: |
1567203132
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Quorum Books
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| Author: |
Culpan, R
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$91.25
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Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book is available via the Online Library and the access information is provided in the classroom. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
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Online Library E-book Note
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| Book Title: |
e-Business Strategies for Virtual Organizations-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
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| ISBN: |
0750649437
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| Publication Info: |
Butterworth-Heinemann
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| Author: |
Burn
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| Unit Cost: |
$58.00
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Blue Ocean Strategy-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
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| ISBN: |
1591396190
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| Publication Info: |
Harvard Business School Publishing Division
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| Author: |
Kim, W. Chan / Mauborgne, Renee
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| Unit Cost: |
$20.75
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| Book Title: |
Beyond Change Management, 2nd Ed-E-book available in the APUS Online Library
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| ISBN: |
0470648082
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| Publication Info: |
Jossey-Bass
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| Author: |
Anderson, Dean
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| Unit Cost: |
$50.75
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