Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program and ACTG 605, BFIN 681, BMIS 574, BMGT 604, and BMGT 640; coreq., MBA 603. Analysis of the firm within its industry and the structure of the industry; competitive positioning and competitor analysis; decision-making under conditions of uncertainty; developing a competitive advantage in international markets. Level: Graduate