Advanced Corporate Strategy

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Syllabus
Week 1:Corporate AdvantageThis module covers corporate advantage, synergies of a multi-business firm, costs of a multi-business firm, managing a portfolio of businesses and role of Corporate Office.
Week 2:Product DiversificationThis module covers product diversification, different types of diversification, the varying motives for diversification, the performance effects of diversification and diversification in emerging economies.
Week 3:Vertical IntegrationThis module covers vertical integration, different types of vertical integration, the underlying motives for vertical integration, the performance effects of vertical integration and vertical integration in emerging economies.
Week 4:Geographic DiversificationThis module covers geographic diversification, broad trends in geographic diversification and globalization, the underlying motives for geographic diversification, how to manage a globally diversified firm and the performance effects of geographic diversification. We will conclude with a discussion on the special issues that arise when firms from emerging economies engage in geographic diversification.
Week 5:Modes of DiversificationThis module covers various modes of diversification including alliances, joint ventures, outsourcing, M&A/divestitures and internationalization.

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