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Graduate Record 2006-2007 
    
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Graduate Record 2006-2007 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

GBUS 8300 - Corporate Diversification and the Role of Mergers And Acquisitions

This course explores the determinants of successful corporate-diversification strategy and the role that acquisitions play in it. The fundamental premise is that the successful corporate strategy is rooted in competitive advantage arising from capabilities residing at the business-unit level. The course develops frameworks of successful diversification based on the concepts of core competencies and leveraging of resources. Finally, the course develops the concepts that are useful in acquisitions. These concepts will address individual acquisitions, acquisition programs, and issues regarding post-merger integration. (Y)

Credits: 1.5