Business Strategy Course of MBA at University of British Columbia

Sauder School of Business > University of British Columbia

BASM 501 - Business Strategy

Prerequisite
BAPA 500

The central question addressed in this module is how to compete in various market and technological settings in order to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage, and hence superior profitability. The competitive strategies of a range of firms are examined through analysis of case studies and lectures.

Note: If you sign up for BASM 501, you must take BASM 502 in the adjacent period. These modules are taught as one course and you will receive the same grade for both modules. Students specializing in Strategic Management must take these modules in Periods 2 and 3.

Instructor Biography (Ambarish Chandra)
Detailed course outline BASM 501 & 502 (Ambarish Chandra)

Instructor Biography (Helen Michelson)
Detailed course outline BASM 501 & 502 (Helen Michelson)

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