DeGroote School of Business

Course Description

P620 - Essential Skills II: Foundational Tools for Strategic Management

This half-unit course is designed to equip students with fundamental concepts and frameworks in strategic management, providing them with the tools to address various business management challenges. Serving as a precursor to P720 Strategic Management in Level II MBA, the course delves into foundational strategic management frameworks, including but not limited to Porter’s Five Forces, PEST analysis, and the Resource-Based View of the firm. By establishing a solid understanding of these classic frameworks, students will be better prepared to navigate the more advanced and intricate business problems they will encounter in the second year of the program.

Course Offerings

Summer 2025

Code Section Outline
P620 C01
P620 C02

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