Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - BUS 478 E100

Strategy (3)

Class Number: 2493

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – May 19, 2025: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 20, 2025: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 21 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Yuri Taira

  • Prerequisites:

    BUS 207 (or ECON 201 or ECON 301), BUS 312, 343, 360W and either BUS 374 or 381, all with a minimum grade of C-; 90 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will demonstrate strategic decision making and critical thinking skills by integrating knowledge and skills acquired in prior course work within the various functional areas of business. Students will conduct rigorous and comprehensive strategic analyses of firms and industries which relate to the strategic fit between internal and external organizational environments, competitive dynamics over an industry’s life cycle, and value creation and competitive advantage through the development of effective corporate and business-level strategies.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.