Advanced Corporate Strategy
Master multi-business firm management with corporate strategy tools and frameworks in this 5-week course.
Master multi-business firm management with corporate strategy tools and frameworks in this 5-week course.
Dive into the complexities of managing multi-dimensional business environments with this advanced corporate strategy course. Designed for students seeking in-depth knowledge, it builds on foundational strategic management concepts. The course explores theoretical roots of corporate strategy, contextual impacts on businesses, firm boundary exploration, and corporate strategy formulation. Participants will develop analytical and conceptual skills crucial for tackling complex issues in corporate strategy development and execution, particularly for firms operating across industries and national boundaries. Key topics include corporate advantage, product and geographic diversification, vertical integration, and various modes of diversification such as alliances and mergers & acquisitions.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply key analytical approaches in corporate strategy
Evaluate how multi-business firms create value through diversification and integration
Analyze strategies for managing diversified companies and outsourcing
Develop skills in post-merger integration and multinational firm management
Assess the impact of context on corporate strategy across different business environments
Explore the boundaries of firms and their strategic implications
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There are 5 modules in this course
This advanced corporate strategy course delves into managing multi-business firms across industries and national boundaries. It covers theoretical foundations, contextual impacts, firm boundary exploration, and strategy formulation. Key topics include corporate advantage, diversification strategies (product and geographic), vertical integration, and various modes of expansion such as alliances and M&As. The course emphasizes developing analytical and conceptual skills for complex corporate strategy issues, preparing students for high-level strategic decision-making in global business environments.
Corporate Advantage
Module 1
Product Diversification
Module 2
Vertical Integration
Module 3
Geographic Diversification
Module 4
Modes of Diversification
Module 5
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Instructors
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Strategic Management and Innovation Expert at IIM Bangalore
Dr. Sai Yayavaram is an Associate Professor in the Corporate Strategy and Policy area at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), where he teaches Competition & Strategy and Strategy Content. With a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from IIM Ahmedabad, Yayavaram brings a strong academic foundation to his role. His research focuses on technology management, complexity, and strategic rents, with publications in top-tier journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Strategic Management Journal, and Organization Science. Yayavaram's expertise extends beyond the classroom as he conducts executive education programmes on strategic management and innovation management for senior managers. His work bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, making him a valuable asset in both academic and corporate settings. Yayavaram's contributions to the field of strategic management, particularly in technology and innovation, position him as a significant voice in management education and research at IIMB.
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Leading Platform Business Strategy Expert and Distinguished Academic at IIM Bangalore
Professor R. Srinivasan is a distinguished faculty member at IIM Bangalore, specializing in platform business models and strategic management. With a doctoral degree from IIM Ahmedabad (1998), where he received the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund scholarship, Srinivasan brings over two decades of academic excellence to his role. His current research focuses on platform business firms, digital transformation of large corporations, and strategic decision-making in top management teams. As a Professor of Strategy, he teaches platform business models, competitive and corporate strategies, and strategy process research at both postgraduate and doctoral levels. Srinivasan's international academic reach extends to visiting faculty positions at European institutions, notably the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, where he shares expertise on platform business models and open innovation. His contributions to the field include numerous publications in international journals, case studies on platform strategies and innovation, and significant research presentations at international conferences. Before joining IIMB, he spent eight years at IIM Lucknow, and currently serves as an advisor to firms developing platform-based business models, bridging academic theory with practical business applications.
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